The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, on the tragic loss of his mother, Maryam Namadi, and his son, Abdulwahab Namadi. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NGF, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, the forum described the back-to-back losses as devastating. “It is truly heartbreaking that within just 24 hours of mourning the passing of your beloved mother on December 25, 2024, Your Excellency has been confronted with yet another tragedy—the untimely demise of your 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Namadi, in a road accident…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The world today is grappling with the effects of the seven deadly sins: Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said. In his Christmas message, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto called for deep reflection on the essence of the season, which he said is being eroded by secularism and materialism. “The message of Jesus to the world is peace, joy, love, justice, and reconciliation. Yet, we have allowed secular forces to strip Christmas of its true meaning, turning it into just another holiday or an opportunity for business gains,” Kukah lamented.…
The Sokoto State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed that the military airstrike by the Joint Task Force North West, which targeted bandits in Gidan Bisa village of Silame Local Government Area, killed 10 persons in the early hours of Wednesday. ASHENEWS reported HERE that while the chairman of the local government, Abubakar Gitta Rana said the military airstrike occurred at about 6 a.m. when two military fighter jets erroneously dropped bombs in the village, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, accompanied by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, joined the community for the funeral prayers of…
Ten people were killed in a tragic military airstrike targeting bandits in Gidan Bisa village of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State in the early hours of Wednesday. According to the Chairman of Silame Local Government, Abubakar Gitta Rana, the military airstrike occurred at about 6 a.m. when two military fighter jets erroneously dropped bombs in the village. The strike resulted in the deaths of 10 villagers and numerous livestock. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, accompanied by APC leader Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, braved the challenging terrain to join the community…
In a move that is sending ripples across the global economy, Saudi Arabia has announced a significant cut in oil production. The decision, which aims to stabilize oil markets, has already caused a sharp spike in global oil prices, raising concerns about its impact on consumers and industries worldwide. As one of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia’s decision carries immense weight. The oil production cut is part of a broader strategy to manage supply and demand in the face of global economic uncertainties. However, the immediate effect has been a surge in oil prices, placing additional strain on…
The people of Idi and Ranbadawa, two small towns in the eastern Sokoto, are living a nightmare. Day by day, they feel more abandoned and trapped under the oppressive control of Kallamu, a feared bandit leader and close ally of the infamous Bello Turji. Most communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, have been occupied by the bandits, with attacks taking place almost on daily basis. Kallamu’s presence is a shadow that looms over their lives. To them, he is not just a criminal but a self-imposed ruler who has crushed their sense of safety. “He walks through our…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit soared to N7.05 trillion by the end of the third quarter of 2024, as revealed by President Bola Tinubu during the presentation of the 2025 Budget of Restoration to the National Assembly on December 18, 2024. This widening gap underscores the government’s persistent reliance on borrowing to fund ambitious spending plans amid revenue shortfalls. President Tinubu outlined a 2024 budget of N47.9 trillion, backed by a projected revenue of N34.8 trillion, leaving a fiscal deficit of N13.1 trillion—the largest in Nigeria’s history. The figures align with projections from the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) presented by the Finance…
Elder statesman Bode George has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent media chat, describing it as lacking empathy and humanity. George accused Tinubu of being indifferent to the plight of Nigerians, who are grappling with worsening hunger and poverty under his administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Tuesday, George highlighted the gravity of the situation by referencing three food queue stampedes last week that claimed 67 lives. “There is hunger and anger in the land,” he said. “We are not feeling the so-called reforms; it’s getting worse by the day. Hunger doesn’t believe in your talk — you…
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his refusal to investigate military spending under his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, argued that Tinubu’s stance contradicted his ongoing probe into the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under suspended apex bank governor Godwin Emefiele. During a media chat on Monday, Tinubu stated that he was not interested in scrutinizing military expenditures under Buhari. Responding on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Tuesday, Sani described this approach as effectively “rewarding larceny and corruption.” “When you find…
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has rejected a petition from Chief Afe Babalola SAN’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, seeking to revoke the practicing license of lawyer and author Tomilola Titus Farotimi, popularly known as Dele Farotimi. The petition accused Farotimi of criminal defamation and professional misconduct stemming from statements made in his book, Nigeria and Criminal Justice System. The petition, authored by Mr. Ola Faro of Emmanuel Chambers, alleged that Farotimi made defamatory claims against the Supreme Court and the legal profession. Specifically, it referenced his remarks concerning suit number SC/146/2006 between Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu and HRH Oba…