A recent wave of social media posts has falsely attributed to Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar a highly controversial statement implying that Nigeria’s victory in the Biafran War was enabled by foreign powers, not by Nigerians alone. Close observers and longtime associates of the Sultan have vehemently denied the claim, calling it baseless mischief and a deliberate attempt to smear his reputation. The viral “BREAKING NEWS” story asserts that the Sultan warned Yoruba elders not to provoke tensions with the Igbo, and went further to allege that Britain, America, and other world powers intervened to suppress the Igbo during the war. But…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Vice Chancellor of North West University, Sokoto (NWUS), Professor Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has announced that the newly licensed institution is set to establish international collaborations with universities in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia to enhance medical education and research. Professor Bunza made this known on Monday during the commissioning of the North West University Teaching Hospital by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu. The ultramodern hospital was founded by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, marking a major milestone in healthcare and educational development in the North West region. The Vice Chancellor commended Senator Wamakko for his unwavering vision and dedication to…
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday commissioned the ultramodern North West University Teaching Hospital, a groundbreaking medical facility founded by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in Sokoto. The hospital, the first of its kind in the North West geopolitical zone, follows the approval of the North West University by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in May this year. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Aliyu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with North West University to strengthen healthcare delivery across Sokoto State. He said the new teaching hospital would reduce dependence on the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) for…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, says the Federal Government’s decision to remove Mathematics as a requirement for students seeking admission into arts and humanities programmes in tertiary institutions will help curb certificate forgery. Oloyede stated this during the formal opening ceremony of the Jihad Week organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), University of Ibadan, and the inauguration of Ad-Dhikr Magazine on Sunday in Ibadan. The JAMB Registrar explained that the policy had long existed but was not implemented, adding that the Ministry of Education merely aligned it with present…
The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has opposed moves by the Federal Government to make Mathematics non-compulsory for arts students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. Mr. Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NAPTAN, described the idea as “misguided and risky” in an interview on Sunday. Recall that the Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, had announced a review of admission requirements for students in the arts and humanities. Under the new guideline, senior secondary school students in these fields will no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wammako (APC, Sokoto Central) has donated a newly constructed office complex to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in Sokoto, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The facility, which was officially handed over on his behalf by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of NABTEB and improve service delivery across Sokoto and neighbouring states. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Senator Wammako said the gesture aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Smart Agenda, which both…
Tomato traders in Lagos have raised concerns over recent developments affecting their businesses, leading to a hike in the price of the produce. The traders spoke in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, expressing worry over the rising cost of tomatoes caused by high transportation costs and insecurity. Tomato is a widely consumed vegetable in Nigerian households, commonly used in preparing stews, soups, and sauces. It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients, making it a staple in everyday meals. However, issues such as poor storage, transportation challenges, and seasonal changes have contributed to the surge in prices. The…
Some catfish farmers in Anguwa Tiv community, Ado, Nasarawa State, have expressed concern that middlemen make more profit than those involved in actual fish production. The farmers, in separate interviews on Sunday in Karu Local Government Area of the state, said the dominance of intermediaries in the fish market had made it difficult for them to earn fair returns on their investments. They explained that middlemen often dictate prices, leaving farmers at the mercy of exploitative market forces despite the rising cost of fish feed, transportation, and pond maintenance. Mr. Christopher Ewalefo, a catfish farmer, said farmers were “suffering silently”…
The Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, has undertaken an oversight visit to supervise the ongoing renovation works at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital and General Hospital, Sabo, in Kaduna State. During the visit, the Commissioner, who was accompanied by Directors from the Ministry of Health and a representative from the Ministry of Housing, inspected the level of work done and assessed the quality and pace of the ongoing renovations. She made several observations and urged the supervising ministry responsible for the project to ensure that all identified issues are promptly addressed to guarantee timely completion and adherence to standards. Ahmed…
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.103 trillion, among the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils for September 2025. The revenue was shared at the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N2.103 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1.239 trillion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N812.593 billion, and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N51.684 billion. A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicated that the total gross revenue of N3.054 trillion was available in the month of September…