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Adamawa's Visionary Leader, Education Powerhouse, Dr Girei to Chair LCCN Yola Diocese's Cultural Dance Spectacle By Tom Garba  ‎In a celebration of cultural heritage and community unity, the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Yola Diocese Cultural Dance Committee is set to host a captivating "Cultural Dance" event under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei PhD, the renowned Director of Research and Development/Centres of Excellence at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja. This special invitation, extended with great honor, underscores Dr. Girei's towering stature as a trailblazing educator, political influencer, and champion of innovation in Nigeria's higher education landscape. ‎Affectionately known as "Wakili Makaranta Adamawa" (Ambassador of Education in Adamawa), Dr. Girei has emerged as a pivotal figure in advancing tertiary education across the nation. As TETFund's key director, he s...

From Turbulence to Traction: Why Governor AKY’s APC Shift Could Reset Kano’s Politics For decades, Kano politics has been a theatre of perpetual motion—loud, crowded and endlessly combative. Elections came and went, governments changed, yet the underlying rhythm remained the same: tension over stability, politics over policy and survival over strategy.  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s (AKY) alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) may well mark the first decisive break from that cycle. This is not merely a political realignment; it is an appointment with history. Kano’s greatest paradox has always been its strength. As Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre of the North, blessed with population, enterprise, culture and talent, the state should have been miles ahead. Instead, political fragmentation has repeatedly turned energy into friction. Governments spent too much time fighting for legitimacy and too little time governing for growth. AKY’s move into the APC, aligni...

Bandits’ Attack: Kajuru/Chikun Women Group Blasts Senator Lawal Adamu Over Alleged Neglect of Affected Communities A women’s group operating under the aegis of Kajuru/Chikun Women Group has strongly criticised Senator Lawal Adamu, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District over what it described as his alleged failure to visit or support communities affected by recent bandit attacks in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group, in a press statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Mrs. Jumai Bulus, and Secretary,Mrs. Mary Galadima, accused the senator of showing “no sense of concern” for victims of insecurity in Kajuru and Chikun local government areas, despite the spate of attacks that have left several communities traumatised and displaced. According to the women, it was disheartening that a lawmaker elected with the hope of improving the welfare and security of his constituents had  failed to rise to the occasion at a critical time. “It is painfu...

Shehu Sani Urges Collective Action Over Kajuru Kidnapping, Backs Kaduna Govt’s Security Efforts Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called for unity and collective responsibility in addressing the recent kidnapping incident in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging Nigerians to avoid politicising the tragedy. Reacting to the incident, Sani expressed confidence in the capacity of the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted victims, describing the rescue of the captives as an urgent priority. “I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and the security agencies will work diligently to secure the release of the captives,” the former lawmaker said. While condemning the attack, Sani acknowledged the security efforts of Governor Uba Sani, noting that significant progress has been made in tackling insecurity across the state over the past two years. “Despite this tragic incident, Governor Uba S...

Ministry Of Power,  Energy Commission Of Nigeria Collaborate To Transform Energy Sector. As part of dedicated efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda,  the Federal Government and Energy Commission of Nigeria have strengthened their collaboration in transforming Nigeria's Energy Sector. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), led by DG/CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, in a meeting with  the  Minister of power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu discussed on strengthening collaboration and align with national energy priorities. Discussions were focused on enhancing cooperation on renewable energy priorities and integrating ECN's research outputs into national power infrastructure through joint implementation and shared resources. Chief Adelabu reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to sustained partnerships, especially in hydroelectric power generation and other strategic energy initiatives critical to ...

Two Suspects Arraigned in Adamawa for Impersonating Prominent Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki in Multi-Million Naira Fraud Scheme ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎In a bold crackdown on rising cases of identity theft and cyber-enabled fraud, two men were today arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola for allegedly impersonating Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki, a well-known public figure and philanthropist to defraud unsuspecting victims. ‎ ‎The suspects, Blessed Johnson (first defendant) and Emmanuel Ezekiel (second defendant), faced charges including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence.  ‎ ‎The complainant, Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki himself, lodged the complaint with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola on Monday, detailing how the duo allegedly used his name, title, and reputation to deceive and extract funds from their victims. ‎ ‎According to police sources, the defendants reportedly posed as associates or representatives of...