By Abubakar Rufai Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Retd), the former Military Governor of Kaduna State, recently attempted to relaunch himself into political consciousness by an unwarranted attack on the Sokoto State government and the other Northern State in a BBC interview. Listening to him savage democratically elected leaders make a…
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Chidimma Uchegbu, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has called for an urgent and collaborative approach to tackle Nigeria’s educational challenges. Speaking to a diverse audience of federal and state officials, development partners, and education advocates, during the Education Sector Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue at the UBEC Digital…
The Sokoto State government has expressed readiness to partner Indonesia towards building a more sustainable and resilient economy. According to Gov. Ahmed Aliyu, the relationship will help boost the state’s march towards industrialisation, job creation, and improved standard of living for the people. Gov. Aliyu made these known in Sokoto…
The Commissioner Water Resources in Sokoto State, Alhaji Yusuf Mohammed Maccido, has said that Governor Ahmed Aliyu is determined to complete the 40 million gallons per day water project and deliver quality water supply to people of the state. Maccido, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Sokoto,…
Chidimma Uchegbu Determined to broaden its horizon and expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The newly accredited schools in addition to the existing ones, are in Niger…
Hamdiya Sidi, the lady facing prosecution by the Police in Sokoto State over alleged incitement of the public to violence, has tendered an apology to Governor Ahmed AliyuSokoto State. She also apologised to people of the state. Specifically, she asked for forgiveness from the governor for defaming him and insulting…
The governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has restated commitment of his administration to restart and complete the state Independent Power Plant (IPP) started 16 years ago. Governor Aliyu made this known after aState Executive Council meeting which held at the Executive chambers of the government in Sokoto,…
Chidimma UCHEGBU The Federal Government has stated that the ongoing TETFund Research Fair/Exhibition is a crucial platform for addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, made this known at a press conference to herald the national research fair being held in Abuja. He stated that by…
By Danjuma Musa “Always listen to both sides of the story before you come to a conclusion” -Mohith Agadi Chimamanda Adichie, the Nigerian novelist and activist, popularized what is now aptly known as “the danger of a single story.” Long before her, several notable authors, concerned about the dangers of…
Chidimma UCHEGBU The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the accreditation of centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to thr board, the accreditation process is a critical first step in preparation for the annual examination. A statement by the Board, said all new Computer-Based…