Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to his residence in Kaduna State after spending nearly two years in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. Since vacating Aso Rock in May 2023, Buhari has maintained a quiet life in Daura, staying out of active political discussions and focusing on private engagements. The return to Kaduna … Read more
In a chilling development, armed bandits launched a violent attack on the Mai Bakko community in Southern Katsina on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of one person and the abduction of several others, including women and children. The brutal assault has once again highlighted the escalating security crisis in the region, which has seen … Read more
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has reshuffled his State Executive Council with several key appointments and reassignment of commissioners. The changes were announced in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, on Monday. Alhaji Malik Anas, a newly appointed commissioner with an MBA from Bayero University, Kano, will now head the Ministry of … Read more
Muhammad Ambursa, Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kebbi State Chapter, has urged caution in the nationwide implementation of local government autonomy. Speaking to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, he emphasized that some local governments might struggle to pay workers’ salaries without the support of state governments. Ambursa, who also serves as … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, have praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its efforts to combat bandits and terrorists. They stressed the need for continued security operations to ensure peace in their states. Governor Sani, represented by Dr. James Kanyip, commended NAF’s work during the 2024 Base Socio-Cultural … Read more
Organized labour has warned states to implement the new national minimum wage by the end of January. If they fail, the NLC will take legal and industrial action. The Federal Government set January as the deadline for states to start paying the N70,000 minimum wage. Many states have committed, but few have made payments since … Read more