The Old Boys Association of Idris Koko Technical College, Farfaru (FOBA) has completed a series of development projects worth N300 million in their alma mater. The National President of the Association and former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Tijjani Bande, disclosed this during the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting held over the weekend. According to him, the interventions include the construction of a perimeter fence, renovation of classrooms, and the provision of tables, chairs, and other learning facilities. Prof. Bande noted that the AGM provided members with an opportunity to reconnect and renew their commitment to the…
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An alumnus of the Farfaru Old Boys Association (FOBA), and Managing Director of Maraba Pottery, Kaduna, Umaru Sanda Aliyu (popularly known as Alison), says entrepreneurship and innovation remain Nigeria’s strongest pillars for economic growth, job creation and long-term development. He stated this while delivering a lecture titled “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Farfaru Old Boys Association (FOBA), held at Idris Koko Technical College, Sokoto. Alison described entrepreneurship as taking control of one’s financial future, stressing that buying an existing business or a franchise can provide young people with a solid foundation for success. He…
In the heart of Zaria Constituency and the expansive Zazzau Emirate, a palpable sense of pride and joy enveloped the community as one of their own, Tajudeen Abbas, was honored with the prestigious title of Otunba Adekílúmọ of Ikorodu Kingdom. This momentous occasion not only marked a significant milestone in Abbas’ illustrious career as the Speaker of the House of Representatives but also served as a testament to the enduring bonds of culture, service, and leadership that transcend geographical boundaries. The ceremony, rich in cultural heritage, resonated deeply with the values held dear by the people of Zaria and the…
The Sokoto State Government has commended the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for their commitment to expanding the State Social Register to include more poor and vulnerable residents, giving them access to social protection programmes and future interventions. The commendation was given by Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, during a consultation meeting on the Multidimensional Model of National Social Register Expansion held at the Sokoto Guest Inn. Dr. Zayyana described the expansion as urgent, revealing that about 3,041 communities and settlements across the state are still not captured in either the…
The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria, under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, who is the Sarki Fulani of Lagos, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on clocking 19 years in his ancestral Usmaniyyah throne as Sultan of the Sokoto Caliphate. In a statement personally signed by Dr. Bambado II abd copies of which were circulated to the media on Tuesday November 11, 2025, it implied that celebrating a great icon of national and continental peace and advocate of a world free of conflict the Co-President of World’s Religions for Peace…
I stumbled upon a chilling headline that instantly seized my attention: “German nurse sentenced to life for killing 10 patients with lethal injections to reduce workload.” It wasn’t just the horror of the act that struck me, but the disturbing logic behind it. Instead of reacting with the expected shock, I found myself sinking into reflection, the realization that this wasn’t just a story about murder, but a terrifying revelation about human subjectivism gone wild. If headlines could whisper moral lessons, that one screamed a truth I’ve long believed: subjectivism, when left unchecked, can be the real monster within us.…
The story of Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko has, for years, remained one of the most debated love stories in Nigeria. When controversy erupted between the Nollywood actress and her billionaire husband, which was sparked by rumors of domestic disputes and allegations of violence, it wasn’t long before social media turned the couple’s private struggle into a public spectacle. Amid the noise, the one thing that became the convenient scapegoat for blame was their age difference. The 40-year gap between the two was labeled by online jurors as scandalous, “unnatural,” and even “immoral,” as though love must obey arithmetic…
I was struck by the profound insight of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, when he declared that the first line of defence for any nation is not its army but its people. What a refreshing and thought-provoking departure from conventional wisdom! It resonates like a bell that calls us to rethink what it truly means to be secure, not merely in physical strength, but in the collective strength of values, consciousness, and civic virtue. His statement carries the depth of an old truth wrapped in new understanding; a philosophy that reminds us that real security begins in the mind…
It is disheartening that Nigeria today suffers from a severe deficit of integrity across almost all aspects of its national life. The trust level between the government and the governed has sunk to its lowest ebb — and, truth be told, we, the citizens, are all complicit in this decay. It is no longer fashionable to uphold good etiquette, morality, or fairness. Many no longer care about principles of right and wrong, as long as personal desires are met. Whether in religion, governance, business, or justice, self-aggrandizement has replaced fairness and empathy. Nigeria cannot prosper sustainably under this prevailing mindset…
A high-powered delegation from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko at his Asokoro residence in Abuja, in a gesture of appreciation and solidarity. The delegation, comprising members of the Forum’s Board of Trustees (BOT) and National Executive Committee (NEC), was led by the Chairman of the BOT, Bashir Dalhatu (Wazirin Dutse). In his remarks, Dalhatu expressed the Forum’s deep appreciation for Senator Wamakko’s steadfast support and immense contributions to the progress and unity of Northern Nigeria and the nation as a whole. He noted that Wamakko’s leadership legacy—both as former…