Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Garba Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation during the 2023 Presidential Election, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his political structure across the state. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate between 2011 and 2019, said his decision followed President Bola Tinubu’s “use-and-dump” style of leadership and the alleged marginalisation of Zamfara State under the present administration. The development came after a two-day meeting of the Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum held in Kaduna on August 27–28, 2025, where supporters from all…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has renewed calls for urgent reforms to protect the rights of children within Nigeria’s justice system. The call came during the 2025 NBA Annual General Conference in Enugu, which gathered more than 20,000 participants including lawyers, policymakers, academics, civil society groups, and development partners under the theme “Stand Out and Stand Tall.” At a high-level session titled “Ending Child Detention: The Role of NBA in Advancing Justice and Reintegration,” UNICEF and NBA jointly committed to advancing a child-sensitive justice system that prioritizes protection, empowerment, and reintegration…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Police Command has commenced the distribution of new police uniforms to its personnel, sparking jubilation and renewed morale among officers across the state. The exercise, initiated under the leadership of the 22nd Indigenous Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, is aimed at boosting the welfare and professionalism of police officers nationwide. Personnel who benefitted from the exercise expressed appreciation to the IGP and the Force leadership, describing the gesture as a demonstration of commitment to their welfare. They noted that the provision of new uniforms would not only…
The aim for the Visit Highlights is a Commitment to Enhancing Access to Clean Drinking Water for Yawuri Residents and enviros. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa FCNA FNIM FNIIS (Katukan Yawuri), conducted a visit to inspect the water project in Yawuri. The primary purpose of the visit was to assess the current state of the water project and to provide N-HYPPADEC officials with the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the work being undertaken. Additionally, this visit served to express gratitude to N-HYPPADEC for their significant efforts in providing access to clean drinking water for the residents…
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) has trained and empowered 35 children on emotional intelligence skills and tools to thrive in personal, academic and social settings for a brighter future. The emotional intelligence and mental alertness bootcamp (training), which was conducted over four transformative sessions in Enugu between Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, and Aug. 26, 2025, involved children between the ages of six and 15. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the bootcamp on Thursday in Enugu, the Executive Director of CALMHAF, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, said that the bootcamp activities, included: play therapy, multi-sport engagements,…
In a move aimed at strengthening the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Development Agenda, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has appointed Hon. Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada as Chairman of all Boards of Commissions under the you ministry. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, positions Hon. Yakawada at the forefront of coordinating strategic policies across the commissions. His mandate includes ensuring synergy, fostering collaboration, and driving effective execution of the National Development Plan to accelerate regional integration and socio-economic growth nationwide. Speaking during the announcement in Abuja, Minister Momoh described Yakawada as a “seasoned administrator,…
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed into law the Kebbi State Free Marital Examination Bill 2025 (Bill No. KBHA/003/2025), aimed at safeguarding public health and promoting responsible marriages across the state. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, described the legislation as a landmark step in protecting the health of future generations. Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Hon. Abubakar Aminu Gulumbe, explained that the law makes it mandatory for intending couples to undergo medical tests before obtaining a marriage certificate, which must be presented to Imams or pastors before any wedding is solemnised. According…
The Federal Government’s relief efforts for flood-affected communities in the northern region have received a major boost, following the donation of $1 million (about ₦1.5 billion) by the Government of China. The signing ceremony for the financial support took place on Wednesday in Abuja, where the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, exchanged notes with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai. Senator Bagudu expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of the deepening strategic cooperation between both countries across multiple sectors, including trade, infrastructure, technology, agriculture, and now disaster management.…
The Katsina State Commissioner for Education Zainab M Musawa on Thursday received the Rector of Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management, Dr. Musa Ahmed Zayyad, on a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s Conference Hall. Discussions at the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to improve computer literacy, creativity, and digital skills among teachers across the state. The Commissioner assured that the Ministry would commence the rollout of a new curriculum implementation plan, including training programmes for staff and teachers, between now and September. In his remarks, Dr. Zayyad reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to supporting the state in capacity building for…
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal Dare, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja. He was received by the Director General of the Agency, Mrs. Zubaida Umar. Governor Lawal, while addressing the NEMA leadership, expressed appreciation on behalf of the government and people of Zamfara State for the Federal Government’s interventions through the agency in response to disasters that have affected the state. He appealed for sustained and enhanced support to strengthen ongoing relief and recovery efforts for victims of disasters in Zamfara. In her response, the…