The Southern Governors Forum (SGF) has extended its condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Dikko Radda, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari. The forum’s condolence was conveyed in a statement signed by its chairman, Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and released to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday. The forum…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with Dr Dikko Radda, the Katsina State governor, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Baribari. The 93-year-old matriarch died in the late hours of Saturday, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday. The president described the deceased nonagenarian as a selfless woman…
The remains of the mother of Gov. Dikko Radda, Hajiya Sarafa’u, have been laid to rest in his home town, Radda in Charanchi Local Government Ares. She died in the early hours of Sunday in Abuja at the age of 93 after an illness. The funeral prayer was led the Katsina Chief Imam Gambo Mustapha,…
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has criticised the recently formed opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, arguing that they are not the solution to Nigeria’s political and economic challenges. In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communication, Dr AbdulRazak Ahmed, the pro-democracy group…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has warned that a compromised judiciary and poor governance deter investment and diminish Nigeria’s global reputation. He made the remarks at the Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual colloquium in Abuja, which focused on promoting social development through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jonathan criticised the actions of key political actors, stating…
The Joint Action Movement of Nigeria (JAMN), demanded transparency in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) probe of Bauchi State officials, expressing shock and disbelief over the recent arrest of the state’s Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, in Abuja. It urged the EFCC to carry out its investigations with professionalism, impartiality, and fairness to prevent…
Kenyan Senator Crystal Asige has called on Nigeria to amend its constitution to ensure parliamentary representation for people with disabilities (PWDs), arguing that only those who experience such challenges firsthand can effectively advocate for their rights. Speaking ahead of Haske Satumari Foundation Annual Colloquium 2025 taking place this Saturday, Asige emphasised the importance of inclusive…
The South-South Alliance for Prosperity (SSAP) has called on political actors, civil society groups, and Nigerian voters to unite behind a burgeoning partnership between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a potential solution to the nation’s pressing challenges. In a statement released on Thursday, SSAP Chairman…
A Zamfara-based youth group, Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens (ZYCC), has criticised the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Jibo Magayaki, accusing him of lacking political experience and serving merely as an “errand boy” for Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ZYCC’s secretary, Comrade Nura Ibrahim Gusau, condemned Magayaki’s…
In a bid to advance Nigeria’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has welcomed a high-level delegation from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) to Abuja. The delegation, led by Mr. Tian Bei, Deputy General Manager of NORINCO’s Africa-America Department, met with the minister on Saturday as…
