8 h. ago Northern Govs’ Forum Condemns Mob Attack On Travelers In Edo

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has vehemently condemned the horrific murder of travellers from of Northern origin in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Friday. […]

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9 h. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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9 h. ago Barau Urges Security Agencies To Go After Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. A mob had intercepted the victims, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for Sallah celebrations, ransacked […]

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3 d. ago Shettima leads FG delegation to Katsina following Radda’s mother’s demise

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led a delegation of the Federal Government on a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 93. He was accompanied by the member representing […] The post Shettima leads FG delegation to Katsina following Radda’s mother’s demise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Katsina Gov Abruptly Ends Lesser Hajj, Returns To Nigeria Over Mother’s Demise

Katsina State governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Radda. The governor arrived at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano on Monday, accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Zulaihat, and the member representing Musawa/Matazu federal constituency in the House of […]

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4 d. ago NNN Death Toll: Tears As 108th Beneficiary Dies Waiting For Northern Governors’ Payment

The death toll of New Nigerian Newspaper retirees waiting for their benefits is now 108 with the death of Yahaya Z. Bako of Marketing Department at the weekend. A post on the New Nigerian Newspapers’ Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) Beneficiaryies Whatsapp platform  by Alhaji Idris said,   “We have lost another beneficiary in the person […]

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5 d. ago Northern Govs Condole Katsina Colleague Over Mother’s Demise

The Northern States’ Governors Forum has condoled with their member and governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, over the demise of his mother, Safara’u Umaru Baribari, who died at the age of 93. In a condolence message issued by Isma’ila Uba Misili, the media aide of the Forum chairman and govenor of Gombe State, […]

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5 d. ago Northern govs commiserate with Katsina gov over mother’s demise

Tribune Online Northern govs commiserate with Katsina gov over mother’s demise He noted that her passing was a significant loss, particularly at a time when her wisdom and elderly counsel were still much needed by her children, grandchildren, and the current generation of leaders. Northern govs commiserate with Katsina gov over mother’s demise Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Coalition Lacks Political Structure To Challenge APC – Malam Ibrahim Shekarau

Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor and Chairman of the League of Northern Democrats, has expressed doubts about the opposition coalition’s ability to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. According to Shekarau, the coalition lacks a solid political structure to take on the APC. Shekarau believes that the coalition […] The post Coalition Lacks Political Structure To Challenge APC – Malam Ibrahim Shekarau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Mohammed’s Son Blasts Tinubu’s Son Seyi Over Food Handouts In Bauchi

By Nafisat Abdulrahman Shamsuddeen Mohammed, son of Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticised Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, for distributing food items during his recent tour of northern States. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the Bauchi State governor’s son urged the President’s son to focus on sustainable empowerment initiatives rather than offering […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s security challenges have no religious colouration — FG

The Federal Government has declared that the security challenges facing the country are not motivated by religious bias. According to the government, the majority of the violence in the predominantly Muslim northern region stems from criminality, insurgency, and banditry, not religious persecution. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement signed by its acting spokesperson, Read More

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2 w. ago Quit 2027 Presidential Bid Instead Of Running As Deputy, Nwobodo Tells Obi

A former chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Barrister John Nwobodo, has stated that it will not be politically proper for the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi  to deputise a northern candidate in 2027. Nwobodo, a former governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Enugu State stated this […]

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3 w. ago Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs

Tribune Online Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs Notably, some northern states, including Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Bauchi, have ordered that all schools remain closed during Ramadan. Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools

Tribune Online Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh Abdulfattah Enabulele, on Thursday morning, lend his voice to the widespread condemnations of the five weeks closure of schools for Ramadan fasting by some Northern governors. It would be recalled that the Governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, recently ordered the closure of schools ranging from nursery […] Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Catholic Bishops Criticise Closure Of Schools In Northern Nigeria During Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have condemned the recent decision by several governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. In a joint statement from CBCN president, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, and secretary, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, the bishops […]

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3 w. ago Catholic bishops urge Northern govs to reopen schools closed for Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has criticised the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus Ogun, on Monday, Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have asked the governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano states, to reconsider their decision on closure of schools, public and private, for the one month period of Ramadan. CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, in a statement, […] The post Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister

Tribune Online Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister The Federal Government has faced challenges in fully controlling gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. […] Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticized the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus A. […] Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs

Tribune Online Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Parents have criticised the governments of four northern states: Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, and Bauchi for shutting down schools during the ongoing Ramadan fasting, describing the decision as shocking and completely unwise. The National President of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTAN), Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, expressed this position in an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune […] Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Tribune Online

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