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The attention of the Katsina State Police Command has been drawn to some unsubstantiated news making the rounds on social media over the tragic death of a 200-level student in the computer science department of the Federal University of Dutsinma "over a religious issue”. Following the receipt of the report, it is crucial to provide accurate information to the public in order to dispel any rumors or misconceptions that may have arisen. On September 28, 2023, at about 1320 hrs, a tragic incident occurred at Darawa quarters, Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State, involving eight (8) students of the Federal University Dutsinma. The incident was the result of a heated altercation between the students over a romantic relationship with a fellow female student, which escalated tragically, leading to the death of one of the students involved. The Command takes this matter very seriously and is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the facts surrounding the incident, ...

A chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State,  Hon. Musa Aliyu Kali, and Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud (Jarman Abakwa), have congratulated  Governor Uba Sani on his victory at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Musa Kali and Jarma in separate reactions to the tribunal judgment which affirmed Uba Sani’s victory, said  the APC candidate truly deserved the victory. Musa Kali in his congratulatory message, stated that Gov. Uba Sani deserved the victory that came despite the intimidation, harassments unleashed on his numerous supporters and other shenanigans perpetrated by known opposition elements.  Musa Kali said: “Thursday’s judgment of the kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirming your electoral victory has further demonstrated that your election was indeed a true reflection of the wishes of your people. “We were all living witnesses to the fact that despite the intimidation, harassment unleashed on your numero...

 The Coodinator DIDI Support Group North-west, Comrade Najib Rabiu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Comrade Sani usman Rilwan, the President Nigeria Union Of Fishermen And Seafood Dealers NUFAS, Coodinator DIDI Support Group, member Elder advisory council of amalgameted APC support group, for Federal appointment to reward his support to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state and nigeria at large.  " Comrade Sani Rilwan equally floated a strong campaign and mass support team for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition in Kaduna, a project that swung massive votes for the president during the general election. Najib appealed to the Federal government to compensate for dedication and commitment to APC success which Sani Rilwan epitome. “We want to draw the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the need to give appointments to persons who deserve appointments , such as Sani Rilwan who has made a difference a...

 Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed SSA to the executive Governor of Kaduna state, on Energy matters on Thursday, congratulated Governor Uba Sani and his Deputy Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe on their victory at the Governatorial Election Petition Court. This is contained in a congratulatory message issued in kaduna and personally signed by himself. Ibrahim said that the tribunal’s verdict was an affirmation of the trust reposed in the governor by the people of Kaduna as evidenced in the outcome of the Governatorial election. He described the judgment as sound, detailed , noting that the judges displayed unmatched courage in the discharge of their duties. “It is heart warming that the tribunal judges did not succumb to intimidation by the opposition, who deployed various antics to sway the judgement in their favour. “The judgement is a further testament to the fact that the judiciary is the last hope of our people,” Ibrahim said. "The normal democratic jargon and as part of the sustain...

 Former member federal house of representative who represent Igabi federal constituency from 2015 - 2019,and senior special assistant to Executive Governor of Kaduna state, Hon. Barr. Ibrahim Bello (Zero),  Comrade Musa Mohammed, the Chairman/Coordinator APC New-Media Forum, and Comrade Sani usman Rilwan President Nigeria Union Of Fishermen And Seafood Dealers NUFAS, Coodinator DIDI Support Group member Elder advisory council of amalgameted APC support group, has  congratulated Governor Uba Sani and his Deputy, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, over their victory at the kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday. In a congratulatory statement, said the court’s reaffirmation of Uba Sani and Hadiza Sabuwa’s victory remained a testament to the genuineness of their mandates. They congratulated all people of kaduna state and most especially APC members who worked painstakingly during the elections. Said: “The affirmation is an eloquent tes...

 The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgment of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirming the election of Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it would seek legal redress at the Court of Appeal. The party, in a statement Thursday and signed by its state Publicity Secretary, Alberah Catoh, said a review with its team of lawyers indicated that the judgment did not meet the requirements of substantive justice. The reaction came hours after the tribunal sitting in Kaduna upheld Sani's election.It further argued that the verdict was not in alignment with extant electoral laws, guidelines and regulations. “The party has accordingly directed its lawyers to appeal the judgment at the Court of Appeal, Abuja within the timeframe specified by law,” the statement added.  The party urges its teeming supporters across the state to be calm and of good cheer in the faith that though the walk to j...

The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday affirmed Senator Uba Sani as the duly elected governor of the state. Kaduna Tribunal has dismissed the case filed by Isah Ashiru challenging the victory of Senator Uba Sani.  Congratulations to Senator Uba Sani

Following the poor performance of the witnesses paraded by the Peoples Democratic Party and its gubernatorial Candidate, Isa Ashiru Kudan, the Kaduna State Youth Alliance for Peace, has intercepted plans by the above-mentioned party and their candidate to instigate massive protest in the state, rejecting the judgement, since they reasonably understand that the ruling of the Tribunal will not go in their favor. As keen observers of the proceedings at the Tribunal, we know as a fact that the Court is a small room with a capacity of less than 100 persons. We are disturbed that the leading  opposition party in the state is mobilising their sympathisers from each of the 255 electoral wards to come to the State Capital as if, the Judegement will be passed in Ahmadu Bello State Stadium or Murtala Square We believe that this massive mobilisation they are embarking on may resort to disruptive means and public demonstrations in an attempt to destabilize the peace and tranquility ...

The Coordinator and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) New-Media Forum, Comrade Musa Mohammed,  has expressed strong conviction that the outcome of the Kaduna Governatorial Election Petitions Tribunal slated for Thursday 28th, September 2023, will be in favour of Senator Uba Sani and APC.  "I have confidence in the Governatorial Election Petition Tribunal, that the judiciary will deliver the right judgement. “I am confident in the judiciary. The tribunal had earlier announced that it will on Thursday, deliver judgment on the petitions challenging the declaration of Se. Uba Sani as the winner of the 2023 Governatorial election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to Comrade Mohammed, in a statement issued in kaduna on Tuesday, there is no cause for alarm. The APC chieftain boasted that media frenzy and the oppositions false allegetions will not stop the judiciary from reaffirming Uba Sani as the winner of the 2023 Govern...

By Muhammad Bashir The announcement of Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs for the Nigeria Customs Service while he was on an official assignment at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Policy Commission and Council Session in Brussels was met with jubilation, not just among Customs officers but also by Nigerians and the international community. This move has injected fresh hope into the organization and raised expectations for transformative leadership. Adeniyi’s rise to this pivotal position is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his career, which spans an impressive three decades. His journey began with remarkable promise, and he consistently proved himself through dedication and excellence. From his early days as the Customs Public Relations Officer to his significant roles at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Adeniyi steadily built a reputation for outstanding performance. His appoi...

By Muhammad Bashir The announcement of Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs for the Nigeria Customs Service while he was on an official assignment at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Policy Commission and Council Session in Brussels was met with jubilation, not just among Customs officers but also by Nigerians and the international community. This move has injected fresh hope into the organization and raised expectations for transformative leadership. Adeniyi’s rise to this pivotal position is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his career, which spans an impressive three decades. His journey began with remarkable promise, and he consistently proved himself through dedication and excellence. From his early days as the Customs Public Relations Officer to his significant roles at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Adeniyi steadily built a reputation for outstanding performance. His appoi...

The concern staff of Kaduna state media cooperation (KSMC) have clarified their reason for kicking against the renewal of the tenure of their Managing Director Malam Ibrahim Ismail Ahmed saying under him the income of station has reduced to below 10% while staff performance is almost zero due to his failure to maintain harmonious relationship with the staff. In the petition by the concerned staff of KSMC addressed to the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, and obtained by Journalists, they called for deep investigations. The petitioners said, “kaduna state government loses several millions of naira every year to corruption and fraudulent practices in the KSMC.  "We have never seen anyone so engrossed in corruption and fraudulent activities like him. The KSMC staff said, “We write to bring to your notice the abuse of powers of office and other fraudulent activities being perpetrated by the MD and ask for your urgent investigations."   The staff listed corruption, h...

The Medical Director and CEO, Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, Taraba state, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on her 63rd birthday. In a press statement released and made available to Journalists in jalingo, the State capital of Taraba, Dr. Aisha Adamu described Senator Tinubu as one of the few women who have used their positions to touch humanity and answer the calls of benevolence. The Medical Director explained that through her New Era Foundation, which was set up during her time as the Lagos State Governor’s wife to help women and children, and now her Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Tinubu has shown that spouses of public servants can play a vital role in good governance by lending their own hands. She noted that President Tinubu’s Wife political success validated the campaign for women involvement in politics, stressing that “she has shown this through her genuine commitment to the welfare of ordinary people.” She further h...

BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED  A remarkable and innovative feat by Governor Uba Sani-led administration is the focus on educational Development. He is the only governor amongst the newly governors that has did something totally different to the development of education in Kaduna state. He knows and appreciates the value of education in the socio-economic development of the society.  The ongoing rehabilitation of public schools across the state to provide the right environment for teaching and learning, and his administration was working towards a uniform curriculum, to enable students have access to Internet service and allow for e-learning. He therefore not only identified education sector as a top priority of his administration as second to security, but also made education the centre-piece of his administration’s policies and programmes; hence his decision to invest massively in the sector in order to make kaduna work again and expand the horizon of good governance a...

Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s inclusion of youths in the ministerial list and other key positions in his government. speaking with journalists in Abuja, Hon. Fakai explained that appointing youths as ministers would bring several benefits to the government and society as a whole. Among the youths who were nominated and appointed are  Dr. Jamila Bio as Minister for Youth development, Ayodele Olawande as state minister for youth development, Yetunde Morinola SSAP school feeding, Atika Ajanah SSAP social events, Moremi Ojudu SSAP community engagement, Hon. Muhammad Sani Dattijo Deputy Governor central bank of nigeria and others. He further stated that though age should not be the sole criterion for ministerial appointments, a diverse and well-balanced cabinet would often be more effective. "The benefits of appointing youths will give the government fresh perspectives and innovative ideas". He urged the president not to relent in the...

Every organization or institution that is thriving is obviously blessed with a good leader. The Federal University Dutsanma FUDMA), is indeed thriving because a man with a remarkable ability is at the helms of affairs. That person is Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi. Since he assumed duty as the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Dutsanma, katsina state, the institution has witnessed monumental and unprecedented development in various areas, including academic activities, physical and infrastructural as well as students and staff wellfare.  A) EXPANSION OF PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE When Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi took over the mantle of leadership as the Vice Chancellor, the university has witnessed more infrastructural development across the institution.  B) PROCUREMENT OF TEACHING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT In addition to physical infrastructural development, the university has also witnessed progress in the area of procurement of academic facilities. Laborat...

The Chairman EMBAPS Transport services limited kaduna, Engr. Ezekiel Mbaya has congratulated Senator Lawal Adamu-Usman 'Mr. LA' over his victory at the national assembly election petitions tribunal in the state.  The Election Petition Court sitting in Kaduna State upheld the Victory of the Senator representing Kaduna central, Lawal Adamu-Usman of the People's Democratic Party.  The tribunal also dismissed the petitions filed against the lawmaker.  The petition, which was filled by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Abdullahi Muhammad-Sani  challenged the election of the PDP senator, on four grounds.   According to petition, the grounds were of the issue of school certificate forgery, over voting, non compliance and the issue of nomination and sponsorship of the first respondent by the PDP. The three-man panel led by Justice H.H Kereng stated that all the grounds presented by the petitioners' had failed and was dismissed. 'Dismisses All Pet...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed 'Leader with Exceptional Quality' 'The indefatigable and irresistible Orator of Kaduna State'. 31 December 1970 is symbolic to human society; on this day, kaduna State was blessed with a special breed – His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, who has grown into a giant reputed for his selfless nature in dealing with concerns of humanity and issues of public interest. Senator Uba Sani, the elected executive Governor of Kaduna state, is a leader by example, an altruistic personality, a versatile politician, administrator, an intellectual of rare breed, our likable politcal leader and the youngest governor in the history of Kaduna State. Governor Uba Sani have clearly demonstrated that leadership is not in age, but in experience encapsulated in strategically defined vision, well-directed proactiveness and collectivity. His leadership gift is further reflected in his tireless devotion to duty, in his pragmatic management of issues and in his a...

  BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."  The above contemporary definition of a true leader is not only apt but reflected in the sterling character and personality of  the Executive Governor of Kaduna state Senator Uba Sani, the man whose pragmatic and transformative leadership are glaringly visible in the number of giant leaps that kaduna has recorded under his visionary administration in the last 100 days in office. Uba Sani have been described as a thorough person who treated memos with speed required and gave adequate attention to such within the limit of available resources.  Undoubtedly, his footprints and innovative ideas are rapidly transforming the state.  Uba Sani a focused leader and astute administrator with an unparalleled commitment to the development and greatness of Kaduna state in spite of the daunting challenges.  He will remain the most humble governor in Nigeria. He has made s...

Allegations of graft, looting running into millions of naira, alleged of over N150 million fraud  have hit at the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) The National chairman was accused of allegedly diverted the union funds amounting to over N150 million for his personal use.  "A lot can of worms, secret assets, banks transactions, fraud was discovered. Investigations by Moonlightnews, reveal that the National chairman of the NURTW, Mr. Tajuddeen Baruwa is enmeshed in a cesspool of corrupt practices, which have created a chasm between members of the union. Members of the union are planning to start protesting round the streets of Abuja, to kick against Baruwa's second term, "Mr. Tajuddeen Baruwa should step aside, until thorough investigation have been made. Such offence according to a source is punishable under the law guiding the union, the national Chairman should go for suspension. According to Petitioners, they would resist any attempt by other...

Former lawmaker who represent Dutsanma and Kurfi Federal constituency, and  former board Chairman of Rural Electrification Board, Hon. Danlami Mohammed Kurfi said his attention has been drawn to a written report circulating on different social media platforms. According to him,the report written by Emmanuel Ogebe, Esq, who claimed to be a prominent US-based international human rights lawyer and Nigerian pro-democracy advocate with the US Nigeria Law Group in Washington, in question is nothing more than a product of the imagination of the writer , clearly designed to mischievously sow discord and confusion among the general public. The writer said that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ruled against multiple claims by Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, including fraud, violations of  electoral process and allegations that Tinubu failed Constitutional thresholds of qualifications to run in the first place.  The court denied the parallel suit from the Pe...

 The Election Petition Court sitting in Kaduna State today upheld  the Victory of the  Senator representing Kaduna central , Lawal Adamu-Usman of the People's Democratic Party.  The tribunal also dismissed the petitions filed against the lawmaker . The petition, which was filled by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Abdullahi Muhammad-Sani  challenged the election of the PDP senator, on four grounds. According to petition,the grounds were of the issue of school certificate forgery, over voting, non compliance and the issue of nomination and sponsorship of the first respondent by the PDP.The three-man panel led by Justice H.H Kereng stated that all the grounds presented by the petitioners' had failed and was dismissed. "The elections and return of the first respondent is hereby affirmed ;This petition is hereby dismissed", he ruled.Earlier, the judge stated that the petitioners' failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the first respond...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud (Jarman Abakwa), says the present administration of Kaduna state under the able leadership of Senator Uba Sani has taken giant steps to address the security challenges in the state in the last 100 days. Abubakar Jarma made the statement during a media chat in Kaduna, to congratulate Gov. Uba Sani's achievements in 100 days. He noted that the government of Kaduna state had focused on enhancing the sectors of Education, health, Agriculture, infrastructure development, security etc, since his inauguration as governor on May 29. “The issue of insecurity is of paramount importance to the present administration under the able leadership of Senator Uba Sani.  "That's why he approved the Training of old and newly recruited 7000 men and women of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service to deal with the insecurity challenges. According to him, the administration has al...

A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Hon. Musa Aliyu Kali, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice president Kashim Shattima and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The Presidential Election Petitions Court has held that the Labour Pary (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to specify how they scored the majority of lawful votes in the February 25 presidential election. In the lead judgment read by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, said the political party made generic allegations of irregularities, suppression of votes and corrupt practices to rob them of their votes, especially in Rivers, Benue, Lagos, Taraba, Imo and Osun states but failed to specify the polling units affected. Justice Mohammed further held that LP also failed to prove the allegations of overvoting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their actual reduced votes. in Abu...

The Coordinator APC New-Media Forum, Comrade Musa Mohammed has said that the executive Governor of Kaduna state Senator Malam Uba Sani, over the last 100 days, has saved the ship of the state from sinking. Comrade Mohammed made the statement in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, noted that governor Uba Sani has proven to the people of Kaduna that the state can have a reduction in criminal activities with the right leadership in place. "Since he assumed office 100 days ago, governor Uba Sani has focused on how to steady the floundering ship of state, redirect the economy and remove all barriers that inhibit productivity and growth which includes Health, Education, security and infrastructural development among others. The Coordinator APC New-Media further stated that the executive Governor has approved the full implementation of the 2014 Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for the Association of Resident Doctors in the state. "Resident doctors i...

No Tenure Extension Of KSMC MD/CEO - Concern Ksmc Staff The Kaduna State Media Cooperation (KSMC) Staff kick against Tenure Extension of their MD..... The tenure of Ibrahim Samaila, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna State Media Cooperation (KSMC), might not be renewed by governor Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state because of the inability of the former to coordinate appropriately good working environment . The staff in a petition to the executive Governor of Kaduna state against the MD/CEO which was made available to Journalists on Thursday, claimed that he battered profitable business opportunities and has failed to keep his loyalty to the Kaduna state government but rather keep  undermining the policy of the state. His failure to maintain a harmonious relationship with staff of the KSMC. The concerned officials of the KSMC on condition of anonymity disclosed sent SOS, petitioning through the governor, as seen below.  Sub...

Former Chairman of the governing board of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Hon. Danlami Mohammed Kurfi has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and the vice president on the victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Danlami Kurfi made the statement in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. It is on Wednesday the presidential election petition Tribunal had affirmed the election of Tinubu and dismissed the petitions of Mr Peter Obi of Labour Party and his party, likewise Alhaji Abubakar Atiku and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering the lead judgment, Chairman of the five-member panel of justices, Justice Haruna Tsammani said the petitioners had failed to prove their allegations beyond reasonable doubts. Hon. Kurfi further stated that the judgment by the presidential election Tribunal was comforting and an affirmation of the will of over eight million Nigerians who filed out to cast their ballots for the APC and President as their choice. “Nigerians ...

Former member Borno state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Alhaji Haruna Kukawa has congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their victory at the Election Petition Tribunal. Hon. Kukawa says the triumph at the tribunal stands as a testament to the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and reaffirms that our courts remain the hope of the common man. On Wednesday, the presidential tribunal dismissed the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement, the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as well as that of the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar for lacking in merits. Kukawa said, The judgment will act as a tonic that will further energize the President to deliver on his Renewed Hope Agenda. "The judgment delivered by the tribunal is a significant milestone, as it upholds the will of the people, as clearly demonstrated during the elections held on 25 February 2023. ...

The west Africa Politcal Writers Association, Nigeria chapter has recommended the nomination of Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as Minister of Youth Development. The Country Director General and coordinator of the group, Comrade Stephen Jonathan, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as minister of youth development to permit to serve as statutory member of the Federal Executive Council. He made the call through a Press Statement issued to Journalists in Abuja. He further explained that Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai was one of the members of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, who was actively involved in the campaigns across the length and breath of Nigeria in order to get the APC and its presidential candidate succeed in the 2023 presìdential election. He said, Abubakar Sadiq has demonstrated exemplary leadership in most of the responsibilities assigned to him that were youth-oriented, adding that if appointed, Abubakar Sadiq would wor...