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  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 Katsina state Dr. Dikko Umar Radda.  The man whose pragmatic and transformative leadership are glaringly visible in the number of giant leaps that Katsina has recorded under his visionary administration in the last 6 months in office. Dikko Radda 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.  Dikko Radda a focused leader and astute administrator with an unparalleled commitment to the development and greatness of Katsina state in spite of the daunting challenges.  He will remain the most humble governor in Nig...

CSOs Dismiss Allegations of Religious Discrimination and Fraud Against Gov. Zulum Northern based Civil Society Organisations have dismissed allegations of religious discrimination and fraud against Borno State Governor, Alhaji Babagana  Umara  Zulum. Recalled that the  Center for Justice on Religious And Ethnicity in Nigeria (CJREN) had accused Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State of deliberately excluding Christians in the state from the Federal Government palliatives and assistance brought to the state including the N3billion given by President Bola Tinubu to help those whose family members were killed by Boko Haram insurgents and other terrorists in the state. Reacting to what it termed, "concocted false and misleading" allegations  levelled against the Governor ,the CSOs in a statement jointly signed by ....., said it quite unfortunate that the CJREN is promoting acrimony and religious division in a state already devastated by insurgency . The state...

Ex-minister, Buhari’s Top Aide, 14 Others Implicated In N26.6 Trillion Fraud A former minister in the outgone Muhammadu Buhari administration and erstwhile Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele are to face trial over the scandal that rocked the apex bank in the last one year, it was learnt. After a five-month probe, the minister, Emefiele and 14 others who have been implicated in over N26.6 trillion fraud, have been recommended for trial, The Nation reports. Those implicated include former and serving top officials of the apex bank. No fewer than 16 former government and CBN officials were alleged to have indulged in fraudulent use of ‘Ways and Means,’ which stood at N26.627 trillion. Also, a former influential aide of former President Muhammadu Buhari may be arraigned with Emefiele. In September 2022, the aide had allegedly told Emefiele to proceed with the naira redesign. The printing of the new notes cost N61.5 billion out of which N31.79 billion has bee...

In a bid to find a sustainable solution  to funding problems within the healthcare system in the country , Group  under aegis of Assessible and Affordable Healthcare  (AHF) has concluded arrangements to organize a Workshop to discuss Nigeria's health problems and affordability.  According to the forum, the  workshop holding in Kaduna on Saturday will focus  on  Northern Nigeria and the peculiar health challenges and solutions.  In a statement signed by the Secretary  of the Forum for Assessible and Affordable Healthcare, Dr. Muhammad  Umar ,the programme with the theme: "Exploring the Affordable and assessable aspects of the Health sector Renewal and investment initiatives and compact" will direct conversations on how the poor can benefit from health reforms policies.  It will equally discuss How society’s cultural and religious norms can fit into the health care system .  In the statement the forum further said the...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed 'Leader with Exceptional Quality' 'The indefatigable and irresistible Orator of Katsina State'. Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, the executive Governor of Katsina 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 Katsina State. Governor Dikko Radda 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 amazing deployment of intelligence to solve knotty problems. Within few months in the office as the executive Governor of Katsina state, the citizenry are expecting more oriented programmes to come across the state. It is obvious that the brand new governor have a pla...

Nigerian Diaspora Communities in Europe, America Divided over Fraudulent Elections by Prof. Yakubu  ... To hold Conference on Tuesday in Washington to Discuss Sanctions  Apparently angry about the electoral fraud that marred the 2023 general elections, members of a group under aegis of Nigerian Diaspora Communities in Europe and America (NDCEA) have resolved to hold a review meeting to assess  the conduct of the elections under leadership of Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and take necessary action . According to group, it would amount to act of cowardice for Nigerians in diaspora not to speak and discuss the worrisome problems surrounding the conduct of the 2023 election. In a press statement signed by the National Coordinator of Nigerian Diaspora in Europe and America,Mr Collins Abraham Douglas, the Planned review conference  scheduled told in Washington,United States on Tuesday.., December, 2023, is part of actions intended...

By Musa Mohammed Management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has released a notification on the institution’s 43 Convocation Ceremony scheduled to hold from 26th – 27th January, 2024. According to the notification signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, the Pre-Convocation Lecture will take place at 4pm at Mamman Kontagora Square, Main Campus, ABU Zaria on Friday, 26 January, 2024. The lecture, entitled “This is your Time: Set Forth in Confidence and with Haste”. is to be delivered by His Excellency, Donald Duke, CON, former Governor of Cross River State. Dr. Suleyman Ndanusa, OON, former Chairman/Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, will chair the occasion. Both Duke and Ndanusa are alumni of Ahmadu Bello University. The award of Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Honorary Degrees will hold at 10:00am at Mamman Kontagora Square, Main Campus, ABU, Zaria on Saturday, 27th January, 2024. The Visitor to Ahmadu Bello University, His Excellency, Bola...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed The Governor of Katsina state Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, will definitely create the right environment that will overcome all the challenges bedeviling the state. The people of Katsina state now have cause for hope. If the morning shows the day, then there appears to be a ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. And we should all know that, Dikko Umar Radda, Executive Governor of Katsina state, has renewed the hope of the citizens.  The governor has already form a vibrant, diverse and inclusive team based on merit to ensuring his government’s strategic policies are aligned with the current realities and implemented transparently and effectively.  The governor would rebuild the economy, educate the children, assist the vulnerable, and provide high levels of public service among others. The security of Katsina state is the paramount importance to him, and his administration will proactively go after all banditry and criminal elements in the state. I a...

Dikko Radda Administration is beating old governance records within short a period. "Very soon, Dikko Radda will outperformed his predecessors"  By Comrade Musa Mohammed The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda has done a great job preparing imolites for the new world. He have satisfied majority of the people who were afraid if he will deliver and he have delivered beyond satisfaction. The internet tigers have been subdued by your performances.. Very soon, Dikko Radda will outperformed his predecessors, in terms of achievements. The present administration under the able leadership of Dr. Dikko Radda is implementing programmes and projects in education, health infrastructures, Agricultural etc. The state government has continue to positioned the public service as promised, building roads, constructions and reconstruction of the Schools, hospitals across the state, and have commenced payment of salary and pension debt Abandoned projects and deca...

A Group Energy Monitors Coalition of Nigeria (EMCN)  has described  as frivolous the demand by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, to disclose details of barrels of oil Nigeria produces and exports every day and the total amounts of revenues generated from oil since the removal of subsidy on petrol in May 2023. Recalled SERAP and the former Kano Emir that made the demand separately , also accused Kyaril led NNPCL of allegedly failing to remit enough foreign exchange into the treasury despite the removal of fuel subsidy.  But in a reaction to the allegations , the Energy Monitors Coalition of Nigeria in a statement jointly signed by the National Chairman, Mr. Theophilus Abraham and Musa Ibrahim Danbatta which concedes to issues of allegations of corruption...

ABU assumes presidency of International Institute of Online Education for 2024 As Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, accepts the challenge with all sense of responsibility Ahmadu Bello University has assumed the Rotating Presidency Unit of the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) for 2024 with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, accepting the challenge with all sense of responsibility and pledging to do the best to move the institute forward during the period.   With its assumption of the rotating presidency, ABU is expected to closely collaborate with UNESCO-ICHEI and IIOE secretariat by providing strategic guidance and support for the development of IIOE and digital transformation of higher education in various regions.  ABU’s selection as the 2024 IIOE Rotating Presidency Unit was announced during the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) Global Partners Summit held at Shenzhen, China from 7th – 9th December, 2023. The institution...

Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Group on Friday warned that it was too early and out of place for anyone to give the last Sunday accidental bombing in Tudun Biri, Kaduna, an ethnic or religious coloration when investigations are still ongoing. The Nigerian Army air component had at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2023, accidentally bombed some residents of Tudun Biri in Igabi local government area of Karuna State leading to the death of over 100 people during a Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammed) celebration. Addressing a press conference at the Kaduna State Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the President of the Group, Balarabe Lawal Zaria noted that the religious and political leaders demanding the sack of the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, and other top Army Officials were just steering unnecessary tension in the Country. To this group, the Vice President, Kas...

... Express Confidence in Supreme Court   Ahead the supreme court hearing and verdict of the controversial Kano Governorship election case, Group of retired judicial personnel under aegis of Transparent Justice Initiative has urged Supreme Court to affirm what it termed 'popular victory' of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf (Abba Gida Gida) and safe judiciary from further embarrassment.  According to the group, the judiciary remains the last hope of  common man and it should reflect so in its verdicts , especially on election matters. "Worried  by the Appeal Court verdicts and subsequent  erroneous impressions in the public domain, as a group of retired personnel,we want to reassure Nigerians that the Supreme Court  as the final arbiter and the last resort for dispute resolution will ensure justice prevailed." It stated .  Recalled that the appeal court sitting in Abuja upheld the ruling of the tribunal that sacked Governor Yusuf and dec...

By Musa Mohammed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, last night, apologised for the bombing of civilians at Tundun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Sunday. Musa said the army acted on intelligence, but missed, and described the incident as highly regrettable. Speaking on Arise Television, the defence chief noted that going forward, the military would fine-tune its operations and ensure that such incidents do not reoccur. In a similar vein, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday, explained that the targets hit by the military drone in the Kaduna bombing were acquired by air surveillance and subsequently eliminated, presuming that terrorists, who were in the habit of using civilians as shield, were operating at the time. The DHQ regretted the civilian casualties and claimed it always did its best to distinguish between civilians and terrorists. It said the suspicious movement of the allegedly celebrating crowd, had posed a major threat...

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