Author: Joy Gyakyor
The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been conferred with a merit award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), falling under the Non-Member Accountant Category, which recognizes distinguished professionals who are not accountants themselves but have made outstanding contributions in their fields. Governor Sani in a statement on his official Facebook page expressed sincere appreciation to ICAN for the award. The award was conferred on the Kaduna State Governor at the 2025 Annual Dinner. Governor Sani said, It is an honour that he deeply values. According to him, “Kaduna State remains committed to partnering with ICAN to…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared it politically unfair to hold President Bola Tinubu’s administration accountable for the over two decades of neglect, policy inconsistencies, and weak governance structures that have plagued Northern Nigeria and contributed to the region’s ongoing crisis. Governor Sani stated this while hosting a Two-Day Interactive Programme of the Sir. Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna. The event was themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government–Citizen Engagement for National Unity”. “While the Tinubu administration bears the responsibility to find solutions, it is unjust and politically misleading to hold the administration solely accountable for the crisis that…
Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Nigeria’s 16th civilian leader, President Bola Tinubu appears widely recognized for making very bold and decisive decisions, drawing international commendations from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the United Nations (UN), for stabilizing the economy and expanding fiscal space amid initial hardships for Nigerians. These organizations have also expressed support for the government’s efforts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, agreed in May 2025, that many of the brave reforms by the Tinubu administration initially triggered hardship, corroborating the belief of some of…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani hosted the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Sunday as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to foster development and collaborate with international organizations. The visit of the UN Deputy Secretary -General is seen largely as a deliberate strategic step to advance key developmental issues, especially in the education sector aligning with the theme of the recent Nigeria International Conference on Education (KADA EduPACT 2025), hosted by the Kaduna State Governor. Governor Sani in a post on his official Facebook page wrote “Today, I had the honor of receiving the Deputy Secretary-General of the…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has appointed renowned journalist, Yomi Odunuga as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a strategic move by the nation’s scribe to strengthen his communications team with experienced media professionals. A statement released on Thursday revealed that the appointment takes immediate effect. Odunuga, known for his insightful political analysis and has been a columnist, poet, and lyricist until his appointment was a Deputy Editor with The Nation Newspaper. The seasoned media expert started his journalism career with The Punch newspapers as a Proof Reader. He was the…
By O’tega Ogra For all the ambition that has long swirled around regional integration in West Africa, the reality has remained underwhelming. Trade among ECOWAS member states still lags just below 10%. In an era where continents compete not just on GDP but on supply chains, self-reliance, and economic coherence, that figure is a quiet indictment. At the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025 in Abuja, we saw a region no longer content with aspiration alone. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, both host and the then ECOWAS Chairman, set the tone from the outset. “Intra-regional trade remains under 10 per cent……
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Tuesday, began talks with the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), for a strong partnership that will ensure quick response and preparedness to tackling disasters. Nimet and ECOWAS agreed on the collaboration when a delegation from the Commission of the regional body led by Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, visited the agency in Abuja. Welcoming the delegation, Professor Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation in climate and weather services. He emphasized the Agency’s strategic role in…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commenced the opening of the Dakibiyu district in Abuja with the commissioning of the collector road CN8 – the Asuquo Okon Way and other connecting routes in the district, promising to invest heavily in urban renewal projects, for economic revitalization. The President who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the ceremony said “There is no louder proof of a government’s seriousness than the modernization of its cities. When a city works, when its roads are paved, when its lights are on, and when its traffic flows smoothly, it tells the world that its…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of key officials to lead the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), and two other newly created regional development commissions, in a significant move aimed at accelerating regional development. The NCDC board has Cosmas T. Akighir as Chairman and Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen as Managing Director. Other Executive Directors include James Abel Uloko, Princess Atika Ajanah, Hajia Bilqis Jimoke Sanni, Hajia Aishatu Rujui Ibrahim, and Muhammad Bashar. NewsQuest reports that the NCDC board comprises nominees from all six North Central states as well as representatives from the remaining geopolitical zones. Senate also…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, confirmed that the political rift between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been resolved after a peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering rivalry, included multiple peace efforts, leading to the first attempted mediation in December 2023, which initially failed to resolve the conflict Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Minister Wike said both camps had reached a final agreement to end hostilities and work in unity. “We have all agreed to work…