By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen, Minna [ASHENEWS] July 7, 2025: The Chief Magistrate Court No. 2 in Minna, Niger state has ordered the remand of four persons over an alleged attempt to commit culpable homicide. Presiding Chief Magistrate, Rahmatu Adamu Gado issued the remand order, stating that her court lacked jurisdiction to try the case as the charges are capital in nature. The defendants, Shaibu Usman, Mohammed Ibrahim, Sunsuda Santali, and Liman Kudu, are all residents of Kudu in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. They are facing four-count charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, house trespass, attempt to commit culpable homicide,…
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The recent gathering of seasoned politicians to critique the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raises profound questions about accountability and the cyclical nature of governance. The paradox is striking: individuals who have held significant power for a minimum of eight years now rally to portray themselves as saviours of a nation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has only been in office for two years. This scenario prompts a critical examination of the motivations behind such political maneuvers and the implications for Nigeria’s future. The very politicians who once wielded authority and influence in shaping Nigeria’s trajectory are…
Northwest University, Sokoto, has matriculated 644 students into its various academic programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, announced at the institution’s third matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the university’s main campus in Kalambaina. Speaking at the event, Prof. Bunza highlighted that the newly admitted students were enrolled across key faculties and programmes, notably: 398 students in the College of Health Sciences, 143 in Computer and ICT-related fields, and 104 in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences. Admission into the Faculty of Law is pending approval by the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents destined for the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, respectively. The illicit drug consignments were recovered from cargoes being prepared for shipment at a courier company in Lagos on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, by NDLEA officers from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI), attached to the logistics firm. A total of 420 grams of cocaine, factory-fitted in 84 pieces of female lipsticks heading to the UK, were seized, while 280 grams of the same Class A drug were uncovered…
By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen, Minna [THESTORIES] – July 6, 2025 – Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Niger State Police Command have rescued 35 victims suspected to have been held captive by Boko Haram insurgents in parts of the state. According to reliable sources, the victims—mostly women and children—were spotted in large numbers along the riverbank in Agwara while attempting to board canoes to cross into Yauri in Kebbi State. Their movement reportedly appeared suspicious, prompting residents to alert the police. It was also gathered that suspected bandits, believed to be armed Boko Haram fighters, had earlier been seen along…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the appointment of Bolaji Abdullahi, a former Minister of Sports, as its interim National Publicity Secretary, marking a significant step in revamping its communications strategy. Abdullahi takes over from Mabel Oboh, who served in the role with distinction and was lauded for her impressive contributions to the party’s public image. A seasoned broadcaster and political advocate, Oboh’s tenure was characterised by dynamic media engagement and efforts to make the ADC more accessible and relatable to Nigerians. As the former Publicity Secretary for Lagos State, Oboh effectively promoted the party’s principles, which earned her…
Former Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto North, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has continued to endear himself to the people of Sokoto through his consistent leadership, generosity, and grassroots engagement. This affirmation came from former Senator Ibrahim Danbaba, who described Wamakko as a true servant-leader whose legacy is built on compassion and action, not political grandstanding. “Senator Wamakko is a man of the people. His concern for the masses is genuine—he empowers, he supports, and he listens,” Danbaba said during a recent interview. He noted that despite political differences in the past, Wamakko’s continued support for education, youth development, healthcare, and…
For decades, Nigeria’s tax system has symbolised everything wrong with the country’s broader fiscal culture—narrow tax bases, overburdened workers, under-taxed elites, a thriving informal sector, and rampant corruption. With a tax-to-GDP ratio that has hovered between 6% and 8%, Nigeria remains one of the poorest tax performers in Africa. This has forced the country into the clutches of debt, aid dependence, and volatile oil markets. By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D., ACTI, FCNA In this context, the signing into law of four pivotal instruments in 2025—the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced a new round of high-level appointments into key government institutions. According to a statement signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments are aimed at enhancing institutional performance and aligning with the administration’s development agenda. The list of newly appointed officials includes: Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the appointees’ capacity to deliver, noting that their professional backgrounds and previous service to the state made them well suited for the new roles. “These appointments are part of our broader effort to reposition Kano’s public institutions for efficiency,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is at the center of political controversy following its adoption by an Atiku Abubakar-led coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, raising critical questions about whether the party was sold or seized. The absence of key ADC leaders during the coalition’s unveiling, the emergence of internal factions like the Concerned Stakeholders, and the appointment of new executives without broad consensus suggest a deep power struggle that threatens the party’s autonomy and credibility. As the ADC faces internal discord and external pressure, its ability to remain a genuine opposition force depends on reclaiming transparency, unity, and commitment to its founding ideals amid growing fears it may be reduced to a platform for elite ambitions.