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Kano at a Turning Point: Building on Government Successes to Secure a Sustainable Housing Future By Barr. Aminu Hussaini

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Kano at a Turning Point: Building on Government Successes to Secure a Sustainable Housing Future By Barr. Aminu Hussaini As Kano State continues to affirm its position as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic economic and population hub, a major opportunity lies ahead: transforming its growing urban landscape through smarter planning, stronger regulation and deeper collaboration with the private sector. In recent years, the state has witnessed a rapid rise in demand for residential land, driven by population growth, urban migration and economic expansion. While this heightened demand has encouraged private developers to supply residential plots at unprecedented scale, an increasing number of these private layouts emerged without adequate planning, infrastructure or regulatory approval, placing both residents and government agencies at risk.Government Achievements: A Foundation Worth CelebratingDespite these challenges, the Kano State Government under the leadership of AKY has made ...
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NSNCM Backs Matawalle, Urges President Tinubu to Retain Him as Minister of State for Defence

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NSNCM Backs Matawalle, Urges President Tinubu to Retain Him as Minister of State for Defence The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM), a coalition of 598 registered associations across the 19 Northern states and Northern communities in the 17 Southern states, has declared firm support for the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain him in office in the interest of national security. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the National President of the movement, Dr. Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu, said the organization—one of the largest socio-political coalitions in the region—convened the briefing to commend recent security appointments by the President and to restate the importance of continuity within the defence leadership. Dr. Aliyu applauded President Tinubu for appointing General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, describing him as a “detribalized, highly accomplished and ...
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'A Fit Choice': The Case for Gen. Musa as Nigeria's Next Defense Minister

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'A Fit Choice': The Case for Gen. Musa as Nigeria's Next Defense Minister By Tom Garba As the echoes of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar's resignation still reverberate through the corridors of power in Aso Rock, one name towers above the speculation swirling in Nigeria's security circles: General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), the recently retired 18th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu facing mounting pressure to fill the vacancy amid a relentless wave of banditry, insurgency, and cross-border threats, the appointment of Gen. Musa as the next Minister of Defence isn't just a logical step, it's an imperative, a masterstroke that could redefine Nigeria's fight for peace. Badaru's abrupt exit on December 1, citing health concerns in a terse letter to the President, comes at a precarious juncture.  Tinubu's administration, already lauded for bold reforms, cannot afford a misstep here. Enter Gen. M...
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Christian, Muslim Leaders Hail Yari’s Peace Efforts, Urge Politicians to Emulate Him

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Christian, Muslim Leaders Hail Yari’s Peace Efforts, Urge Politicians to Emulate Him Christian and Muslim leaders in the North, under the umbrella of the Interfaith Unity Forum, have commended Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari for his sustained efforts toward promoting peace, unity and sustainable development across the region. The leaders praised the former Zamfara State Governor for convening the recently well-attended Yari Roundtable for Interreligious Harmony held in Abuja and Kaduna, which brought together prominent clerics from both faiths to chart a new course for peaceful coexistence. In a joint message signed by the co-chairs and secretaries — Pastor Eziekel Jeremiah Garba, Sheikh Muhammad Sabiu, Sheikh Nafiu Salman and Evangelist Musa Simon — the forum said Senator Yari deserved recognition for “restoring interreligious harmony among Christians and Muslims in the North.” They noted that the platform he created was helping to rebuild trust and strengthen communal bonds. “We ...
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Northern Forum Urges Northern Senators to Confirm Reno Omokri as Ambassador

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Northern Forum Urges Northern Senators to Confirm Reno Omokri as Ambassador The Northern Forum for Good Governance has appealed to Northern Senators to support and ratify the nomination of Mr. Reno Omokri as one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Musa Mohammed  ,the group said Omokri has demonstrated “the capacity to lead and represent Nigeria effectively at any level,” adding that his nomination is a welcome development deserving of national support. President Tinubu recently forwarded 32 ambassadorial nominees— including Omokri — to the Senate for confirmation, just days after sending an initial list of three names. However, sources within the National Assembly revealed that the Senate is currently grappling with internal disagreements, largely triggered by Omokri’s inclusion on the list. Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and a prominent social media commentator, had in the ...
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CUSTECH Honours ECN DG Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi with Honorary Doctorate in Engineering

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CUSTECH Honours ECN DG Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi with Honorary Doctorate in Engineering  Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, since assuming office in 2023, has created a niche for, not just himself and the Commission, but for the Renewed Hope Administration under the leadership of Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been commended for appointing a “round peg in a round hole” to steer the affairs of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN.  Indeed, Dr. Mustapha has not disappointed his teeming admirers and supporters alike for his innovative, exceptional leadership and managerial acumen displayed in repositioning the Commission and taking it to newer heights, not just in Nigeria but making become more respected in the global space. The achievements recorded with the space of two years brought about positive and tremendous improvements for the energy sector which also includes the introduction of the widely accepted ...
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Yari Roundtable to Host Fresh Interfaith Peace Parley in Plateau, Kano

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Yari Roundtable to Host Fresh Interfaith Peace Parley in Plateau, Kano The Yari Roundtable for Inter-Religious Harmony has scheduled Thursday, December 4, for another high-level interfaith peace parley aimed at strengthening unity and understanding among Christian and Muslim stakeholders in Plateau and Kano States. The planned dialogue follows the organisation’s recently concluded and widely commended interfaith engagement in Abuja, where religious leaders from across the North explored collaborative approaches to mitigating tensions and fostering a culture of mutual respect. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisers said the forthcoming summit would bring together prominent Islamic and Christian clerics, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, youth representatives and key community influencers from both states. According to the statement signed by Dr. Mohammed Kassim, the initiative seeks to consolidate ongoing conversations on peaceful coexistence, enhance...
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