In the historic city of Zaria, the Tukur-Tukur community continues to stand out for its resilience and unity. Recently, the community has found itself at a crossroads—grateful for past support yet yearning for the fulfillment of an important promise. At the center of this narrative is Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, whose interventions in the area have earned widespread appreciation. However, a lingering power crisis threatens to dim the progress made so far. The Tukur-Tukur community has been a beneficiary of numerous developmental projects facilitated by Speaker Abbas. From infrastructural improvements to educational support, his initiatives…
Author: TheStories
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, is scheduled to speak at the Business Session of the Religion for Peace World Council Meeting taking place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The high-level global gathering, which is held every five years, last convened in Germany in 2020. This year’s edition brings together delegates from over 140 countries, representing all major religions of the world. A key focus of the 2025 meeting is the global debt crisis affecting low-income countries. Participants are expected to examine its impact on economic growth and development, and adopt actionable strategies to…
The newly appointed Magistrates and Shariah Court Judges in the service of the Niger State Judiciary have been charged to remain steadfast, resolute, and ethical in the discharge of their duties. The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, gave the charge on Monday during the official inauguration of ten Magistrates and ten Shariah Court Judges at the Judiciary Headquarters in Minna. Justice Abdulmalik urged the judicial officers to refrain from all forms of inducement and compromise, warning that they would face various temptations in the course of duty. “You will be confronted with a variety of temptations—whether…
A random post on social media once pulled me in like a headline too good to scroll past. It declared that “gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears” and went on to claim that “rumors are started by haters, carried by fools, and believed by idiots.” Predictably, it had amassed waves of likes, comments, and approving emojis—likely fueled by growing frustration over fake news, misinformation, and scandalous headlines that sneak their way even into the most respectable institutions. But I paused. Something didn’t sit right. While the quote clearly aimed to promote restraint, dignity, and maturity in the…
The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned recent attacks on Muslims by a masquerader identified as Lobanika during the Egungun festival in Ogbomosho. In a statement issued on Sunday by the group’s secretary, Ambassador Malam Ibrahim Agunbiade, MURIC described the incidents as “barbaric, criminal, and unacceptable,” calling on the state government and security agencies to take urgent action. According to MURIC, the masquerader reportedly assaulted an Imam on Friday, July 25, 2025, by snatching his cap with a stick during a public procession. The same masquerader is also alleged to have attacked another Muslim…
A new campaign spearheaded by heritage advocates is urging the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS), through the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, to rename certain local governments to honour Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo, the legendary founder of the Sokoto Caliphate and one of Nigeria’s most influential historical leaders. According to a memorandum submitted to the Committee by the Chairman of the SokotoDNA Heritage Development Initiative, on July 26, 2025, the towns of Degel and Sifawa hold special historical significance as the “Country Homes” of Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo. Danfodiyo, who spent over four decades in Degel and six years in Sifawa,…
The House Committee on Constitution Review formally received a detailed memorandum on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This memorandum proposes a comprehensive bill designed to clearly define and specify which taxes, levies, and commissions each tier of government—the federal, state, and local authorities—is constitutionally empowered to collect. This is a decisive step aimed at clearing up widespread confusion and significantly improving Nigeria’s fragmented and often contested tax system. The memorandum, submitted at Center B of the Northwest zonal public in Sokoto on July 26, 2025 by Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, the Chairman of the SokotoDNA Heritage Development Initiative. The document calls…
The call for the creation of Kainji State took center stage on Saturday during the North West Centre B public hearing on constitutional amendment held in Sokoto, as community leaders, traditional institutions, and civil society advocates rallied for a state that would unite long-separated but closely bonded communities. The proposed Kainji State, which would be carved from parts of Kebbi and Niger States, seeks to bring together the Zuru, Borgu, and Kontagora Emirates—regions that share deep-rooted historical and cultural ties. Leading the advocacy, Retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sallau Bala, who is also the National President of the Zuru Emirate…
A constitutional amendment memorandum has been proposed to the House of Representatives Committee for the acquisition of Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ), as a key component of Nigeria’s educational system, to reduce unemployment, insecurity, and align education with industry needs. The proposal, submitted to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Constitution Review, seeks to alter Section 18 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by inserting a new subsection 2(b) to mandate the government to “direct its policy objectives towards providing functional and productive education” by ensuring and recognizing MSQ at all levels of education. According to the bill, MSQ is a…
A prominent heritage group in Sokoto State, the SokotoDNA Heritage Development Initiative, has submitted a formal memorandum to the House of Representatives Committee on constitutional amendments seeking to rename certain local government areas in the state in honour of founding figures and cities of the historic Sokoto Caliphate. The memorandum, signed by Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, a former House of Representatives member and current chairman of the Initiative, was received by the Committee on July 26, 2025. According to the proposal, the name changes aim to reflect the rich history, legacy, and contributions of key leaders and towns that played…