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NUT President, NLC Deputy President Felicitate Gov. Uba Sani on Birthday Bomba Dauda  The President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and Deputy President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Audu Amba, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday, Comrade Amba described Governor Uba Sani as a calm, inclusive, and people-oriented leader whose administration is firmly anchored on peacebuilding, dialogue, and sustainable development. He noted that in a state as diverse as Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani’s leadership has contributed significantly to fostering unity, restoring public trust, and strengthening security, while also prioritising key sectors such as education, infrastructure, healthcare, and social welfare. According to him, the governor’s commitment to good governance and effective collaboration with federal institutions has continued to inspi...

Marghi Lists Uba Sani's Five Major Wins for Kaduna Malam Nuhu Mohammed Marghi, Managing Director of Marghi Global Phones Ltd and Vice Chairman of the APC in Kaduna South, has identified five major achievements of Governor Uba Sani as the governor marks his 55th birthday, describing his administration as “results-driven and people-centred.” Marghi said Governor Uba Sani’s first major win is infrastructure renewal, noting that the administration has ended the era of abandoned road projects across Kaduna State. According to him, rehabilitated urban and rural roads have improved mobility, reduced transport costs and reconnected communities to economic opportunities. Marghi who is also the MD of Clayco Construct Ltd, cited health sector revitalisation as a defining achievement, pointing out that nine hospitals abandoned for nearly two decades have been remodelled, equipped and made functional, restoring dignity to public healthcare and improving access for citizens. On secur...

Forum, Yari Roundtable Laud Appointment of Senator Yari as Geregu Power Board Chairman  The Forum of Development Experts (FDE) and the Yari Roundtable have commended the appointment of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, as the new Chairman of the Board of Geregu Powe r Plc, describing it as a timely and strategic move for Nigeria’s power sector. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, the groups said Senator Yari’s appointment reflects confidence in his leadership capacity, experience in governance and commitment to national development. According to the statement signed by Dr. Bawa Mohammed  and Mr . Philip Darofai , Geregu Power Plc, as a key player in Nigeria’s electricity generation value chain, requires visionary leadership capable of strengthening corporate governance, improving operational efficiency and supporting national efforts to stabilise power supply. “The appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Board Chairman o...

Northern Group Accuses EFCC of Bias, Demands Fair Treatment for Malami ...Alleges Political Targeting   A northern advocacy group, Northern Concern Citizens (NCC), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of bias and political targeting in its handling of allegations against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, the group alleged that the anti-graft agency was ignoring court orders and fabricating allegations against Malami, particularly questioning the credibility of asset valuations linked to the former minister. The group in the statement signed the Coordinator, Comrade Musa Mohammed claimed that Malami was being unfairly singled out for investigation because of his decision to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as politically motivated. “Others within the APC who have defrauded and siphoned public funds are moving freely ...

‎2 Soldiers, Many Killed in Twin Boko Haram Attacks on Adamawa Communities By Tom Garba, Yola  ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched twin attacks on communities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State over the Christmas period, killing at least two soldiers and several civilians, injuring dozens, and destroying properties worth millions of naira. ‎ ‎The first attack occurred on Christmas Eve, December 24, targeting Dugwaba District, a known vulnerable area near the border with Borno State.  ‎ ‎Insurgents invaded the community around midnight, engaging security forces in intense gunfire. Troops from the 144 Battalion, police anti-terror units, and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) responded to distress calls, successfully repelling the attackers.  ‎ ‎However, two soldiers lost their lives in the clash, with their bodies later transferred to Yola and buried according to Islamic rites. Eyewitnesses described the situation as "gravely deplorable,...

DAM FOUNDATION UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES IN KOGI ..... Focuses on equipping youths and small-scale entrepreneurs It was a beehive of activities recently in Okene, Kogi state as the DAM Foundation, a non-profit organization marked the unveiling of three transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening education, community development, and economic empowerment.  The event which was witnessed by the Executive Governor of Kogi state, His  Excellency, Usman Ahmed Ododo, also had the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi. The event underscored the Foundation’s growing role in driving people-centered development and redefining socio-economic progress in the state. The major highlight of the unveiling was the commissioning of a modern hostel facility, a landmark initiative dedicated to social welfare and dignified living, as well as the DAM Civic Centre; a state-of-the-art space envisioned to serve as a hub for sports, commu...