By Isa Danchadi Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But in Sokoto, the very state that birthed his career, his record is riddled with broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home-front, how do you claim the nation? When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared that he was “committed to sending Tinubu out of office in 2027,” the statement rang bold. But boldness without a base is empty rhetoric. And in Sokoto—the very soil where his political career took root—Tambuwal is standing on shaky ground. A Man…
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The long-anticipated revival of international water border trade between Borno State and the Republic of Chad is progressing steadily, following a high-level visit by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to the Baga Fish Dam in Kukawa Local Government Area. During the visit, Governor Zulum inspected ongoing dredging and expansion works on the region’s key water canal—a major infrastructure initiative led by the Borno State Government to reopen critical transborder trade routes along the Lake Chad axis. Speaking to journalists, Governor Zulum revealed that the resumption of the Borno-Chad trade corridor is projected to create over one million jobs and significantly boost…
When Comfort Jimtop Oliver left for school at Taraba State University, her family and friends believed she was on the path to a bright future. Now, they are grappling with heartbreak and unanswered questions following the news of her sudden and tragic death. Comfort, a 100-level Mass Communication student from Takum Local Government Area, was found lifeless in a residence located in the Bakasi area of Jalingo, reportedly belonging to her boyfriend. The house, situated opposite the university’s Vice-Chancellor’s gate, has since become the focus of an unfolding police investigation. The news sent shockwaves through the university community, where Comfort…
Efforts to streamline Taraba State’s health sector budgeting system have taken a significant step forward, as key stakeholders convened this week in Yola, Adamawa State, for a three-day workshop aimed at harmonizing the state’s 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). Organized by the Taraba State Ministry of Health with support from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) programme, the workshop seeks to consolidate all health-related budgets into a single, unified framework. The initiative promotes a coordinated approach described as “one plan, one budget, one report, one conversation, and one voice.” The gathering drew…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled RenewHER, a landmark presidential initiative aimed at transforming women’s health in Nigeria, with a strong focus on reducing maternal mortality and improving overall well-being for women and girls across the country. The initiative was officially launched on Thursday night at a gala and awards ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu described RenewHER as a national priority and a key step toward building a healthier Nigeria. “There is no greater test of a nation’s character than the care it extends to its women,” President Tinubu said. “Maternal health…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Comrade Yunusa Isma’il, over alleged dereliction of duty. This was disclosed in an official statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. According to the statement, the suspension takes effect immediately, with the Commissioner directed to provide a detailed explanation as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for negligence and failure to effectively discharge his responsibilities. The Executive Governor’s decision is part of an ongoing effort to enforce accountability and uphold performance…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to accelerate the disbursement of the Federal Government’s N250 billion credit facility for small holder farmers. The loan, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is to be issued at a single-digit interest rate in an effort to boost productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s food security. The Vice President issued the directive on Thursday during the sixth steering committee meeting of the PFSCU, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He emphasized the need for an immediate implementation roadmap to ensure the timely and effective distribution of the funds to the intended…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 28-year-old man accused of defrauding multiple victims of ₦9.8 million in Adamawa State. The suspect was apprehended on September 2 in Timbokum village, located in Ganye Local Government Area, following a complaint lodged at the NSCDC divisional office in Mubi. In a statement issued in Yola on Tuesday, NSCDC spokesperson Nyako Baba confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently in custody and will face prosecution after investigations are completed. Adamawa State NSCDC Commandant, Idris Bande, revealed that at least nine individuals fell victim to the scam. The…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a statewide sensitization campaign aimed at educating scrap dealers and scavengers on the dangers of handling explosive materials, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and prevent accidental detonations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Officer in Charge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD–CBRN), Francis Ojajah, is designed to raise awareness among informal waste collectors who may unknowingly come across explosive devices in the course of their work. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the Command stressed that the campaign is…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have strongly criticised the Federal Government’s decision to seek a fresh $1.75 billion loan from the World Bank, warning that the move could trigger widespread public anger and worsen the nation’s economic challenges. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the two groups described the borrowing plan under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “reckless, insensitive, and a betrayal of the Nigerian people.” They argued that fresh external debt was unjustifiable given the government’s own claims of record-breaking revenue performance in recent months. “This plan…