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By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa  The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval to Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State, to commence 18 additional academic programmes beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. This was contained in an official letter dated February 20, 2026, signed by the Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes Department, Dr. Mrs. Fatima Kabir Umar, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris M. Bugaje, following a Digital Resources Inspection Verification exercise conducted at the institution between January 27 and 28, 2026. According to the Board, the newly approved programmes cut across engineering, science laboratory technology, agriculture, media studies, law and management disciplines. Among the programmes approved are HND Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, HND Computer Engineering Technology, ND Mechatronics Engineering Technology, ND Renewable Energy Technology, HND Journalism an...

From Umar Faruk Ahmed, Zaria  24 year old, Aliyu Rayyan, has completely lost hope in studies having stayed away from school after four years of completing secondary school education due to financial constraint. Rayyan who lost his father about seven years back when he was in Jss 3 class  said he could not afford to sponsor his education to tertiary level for lack of support. Speaking to our Correspondant in Zaria, Rayyan, the Orphan said the scholarship grant awarded to him by the Minister of Environment, Lawal Balarabe Abbas rejuvenate his hope to fulfilling his educational dream. He said since the demise of his father, life has not been so faithful to him as domestic burden dawn on him being the oldest son. According to him, shouldering the responsibility of his aged mother and 6 siblings was enough burden to forfeit his academic ambition. "Even after I managed to complete my secondary school, I could not afford to pay for my WAEC , therefore had to s...

From Abubakar Sadiq, Zaria  Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, Member representing Sabon gari federal constituency has distributed food items worth millions of naira to support people during the holy month of Ramadan. The items comprises of Bags of rice, millet, sugar, Milk, Spaghetti were distributed to people from different strata of life. Flagging up the exercise at his resident in GRA, Zaria, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi said the effort was aimed at cushioning the hardship faced by people. "It was also intended to bring succour and relief to Muslim brothers and sisters during the Ramadan fasting period. "This food items might not go round, but I believe it will touch the lives of some who are in dire need of this support. "I feel as a member representing the area, I have friends and political allies, religious and opinion leaders, women and youth groups who deserves some level of support from me, hence the gesture to give them a sense of belonging." He said. The legislator however s...

From Abubakar Sadiq, Zaria  Member representing Zaria constituency in the kaduna state house of assembly, Barrister Mahmud Lawal Ismail a.k.a Bola Ige has donated residential houses to two constituents in a bid to enhance their social welfare. The legislator has also bought 18 plots of land to another set of people as a show of appreciation to their sacrifices and political commitment to his representation. Recalled that, the legislator since assumption of duty, has committed himself to positive representation by attracting viable projects that will bring positive development to his constituency. Within the last two years, it is on record that the member has proved to be ahead of all other counterpart across the country in terms of execution of constituency project. So far, Barrister Bola Ige has provided 212 permanent and pensionable employments in various ministries,. departments and agencies to the youths  in Zaria constituency, for self reliance. The legislator who is...

Growing discussions on social media have once again drawn public attention to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein and his global connections, following the circulation of certain emails and documents allegedly referring to human body research and measurement of physical features. Epstein, who died in custody in 2019 while facing charges related to sex trafficking, was known to have connections with influential figures in politics, business, and academia. Over the years, reports and court documents revealed the extent of his network, although authorities repeatedly stressed that association alone does not necessarily imply wrongdoing. Recently, some emails circulating online appear to discuss measurements of women’s bodies and possible medical imaging. Among these are alleged email exchanges said to be between Epstein and the global billionaire Bill Gates, in which he was reportedly requested to bring women from Nigeria, with suspicions raised that parts of their bod...

Tattaunawa da ke ƙaruwa a kafafen sada zumunta ta sake jawo hankalin jama’a kan marigayi attajirin Amurka Jeffrey Epstein da hanyoyin hulɗarsa a duniya, bayan yaduwar wasu imel da takardu da ake zargin suna magana kan binciken jikin ɗan Adam da auna wasu siffofi na jiki. Epstein, wanda ya mutu a tsare a shekarar 2019 yayin da yake fuskantar tuhuma kan safarar mata don lalata, an san cewa yana da alaƙa da manyan mutane a siyasa, kasuwanci da ilimi. A tsawon lokaci, rahotanni da takardun kotu sun bayyana girman hanyar sadarwarsa, kodayake hukumomi sun sha jaddada cewa hulɗa da mutum kaɗai ba lallai ba ne ta nuna aikata laifi. A baya-bayan nan, wasu imel da ake yadawa a intanet suna kama da tattaunawa kan auna sassan jikin mata da yiwuwar yin hoton likita. Daga cikinsu akwai waɗanda ake cewa musayar saƙo ce tsakanin Epstein da attajirin duniya Bill Gates, inda ake zargin an nemi a kawo wasu mata daga Najeriya, tare da zaton cewa za a iya amfani da wasu sassan jikinsu wajen was...

From Abubakar Sadiq, Zaria  Cardinal Onayeikan foundation for peace and Muntazzar foundation have advocated for religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence as panacea to lingering crisis among the society. The Convener of a 2-day seminar on interfaith peace building jointly organized by the two foundations in Zaria, Dr. Sajjad Abubakar Nasir said no society can live together peacefully without respecting each other's religious belief and faith. The seminar with the theme: Fostering Peaceful co-existence in Religious Diversity in Zazzau Emirate held at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria. The Convener said the seminar was aimed at fostering unity, understanding and tolerance among people from different background, ethnicity, culture, tradition and religious affiliation. "It also requires participants to fully implement practical peace projects in their various communities for peace and unity. "The project in Zaria is specifically intended to address religious and ethnic divis...

From Abubakar Sadiq, Zaria  In continuation of his visit to prominent Islamic research and education centres in Cairo, Egypt, Sheikh Nuruddeen Umar Tahir Director Nurut tilawah International School Zaria arrived at the Islamic Research Complex to strengthen ties on teaching and learning. Prof Muhammad Abdudda'im Jundiy the Secretary General of the Academy who received the Nigerian Sheikh in his office at Azhar, Cairo appreciated the visit and seeks for positive collaboration to enhance teaching and learning in Nigerian schools. The Internationally recognized Islamic cleric expressed optimism that with further enhanced collaboration, Nurut tilawah International School and many others will benefit immensely from the Centre's diversed wealth of resources and facilities to improve education. Prof Jundiy further committed the centre to the provision and facilitation of all needed assistance and support towards achieve the desired goal. The Al-Azhar Islamic Research Complex is a reno...

The Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, has approved a series of new traditional appointments and elevations within the Zazzau Emirate Council. Among the appointments, the Emir elevated the Magayakin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar Jibrin, to the prestigious title of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau. The new title places him as a full-time member of the Emirate Council and also confers on him the status of a Kingmaker within the Emirate. In a similar development, Malam Aliyu Abdullahi Aliyu has been appointed as the new Barden Gabas Zazzau. He succeeds his late brother, Malam Umar Abdullahi Aliyu. The newly appointed title holder hails from the historic Mallawa Dynasty of Zazzau. The Emir also approved the appointment of Malam Bashir M. Hayyatuddeen from the Bare-Bari Dynasty as the new Sarkin Bauran Zazzau. Additionally, Malam Abdullahi Ibrahim Aminu from the Katsina Dynasty has been appointed as the new Dangiwan Zazzau, while Deputy Commissioner of Police, Usma...

Some affected property owners at the old Sabon Gari Market in Zaria have appealed to the Kaduna State Government to urgently pay compensation for shops demolished during the urban renewal programme initiated by the previous administration under former Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. The appeal was made during a press conference organised by the affected shop owners, where they narrated the hardship and economic losses they have suffered since their properties were taken over by the government. Speaking during the briefing, one of the affected property owners, Sanusi Ibrahim Iyayi, explained that the demolition of their shops under the Kaduna State Urban Renewal Project left many families without a means of livelihood. He said most of the affected traders and landlords have struggled to cater for their families since the demolition exercise. Iyayi revealed that their properties at the Sabon Gari Market were acquired in 2016, but the compensation process did not adequat...

From Abubakar Sadiq Zaria  A Nigerian Islamic school, Nurut tilawah International, Zaria has partnered Education Development Centre for Azhar International Students, Cairo on the provision and development of education in Africa. The visit which was at the invitation of the centre was attended by the Nigeria's school delegation led by Sheikh Nuruddeen Umar Tahir, Director, Nurut tilawah International School, Zaria held at Cairo, Egypt. Receiving the delegation, Prof. Nahlah Saeedy, the Director of the Education Development Center for Azhar International Students, Cairo said the collaboration will go a long way in uplifting the quality and standard of education in Nigeria and Africa at large. The International Islamic scholar, Prof. Nahlah Saeedy is also the Special Adviser to the Sheikh of Al- Azhan on International Students Affairs, Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies Al- Azhar University, Cairo and the Director General of Arabic Language Council of Africa. According to her, the A...

The Centre for Girls Education under the Pathways to Choice – Learning to Scale Project has organised a stakeholders’ engagement meeting aimed at reviewing progress and addressing challenges in the implementation of the programme across various communities. Speaking during the meeting, a Project TeamMember, Alawiyya Abdullahi, explained that the initiative focuses on educating girls between the ages of one and sixteen on literacy and basic education across different intervention areas. She noted that the programme is designed to improve reading and writing skills among young girls while empowering them with knowledge that will enhance their educational and personal development. According to her, the meeting marked the fourth stakeholders’ engagement session involving representatives from the forty communities where the project is currently being implemented. Alawiyya stated that the objective of the current meeting was to review the progress made so ...

From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd Zaria  The Grand Mufti of Egypt, Prof Sheikh Nazir Muhammad Ayyad has pledged commitment to support Nigerian Islamiyya schools with facilities and learning materials to enhance quality delivery of knowledge. The Mufti who is the second in command in Egyptian supreme Islamic affairs made the pledge when he received a Nigerian Sheikh and Director , Nurut tilawah International School Zaria, Nuruddeen Umar Tahir at his office, Darul Ifta'i in Alqahira, Egypt. Prof Sheikh Ayyad who appreciated the laudable performance of Nigerians at various Quranic recitation competitions across the globe, praised Nurut tilawah International School, Zaria for taking the lead in Qur'anic and Islamic activities. The reveared Sheikh said "I will support you in every way possible to enhance Qur'anic education and other Islamic disciplines and jurisprudence for the enhancement of quality knowledge and moral teaching. "These assistance will be rendered not only to N...

Daraktan makarantar Nuri-Tilawah International School Zaria, Sheikh Dr. Nuruddeen Umar Tahir, ya jaddada buƙatar ƙarfafa haɗin gwiwar ƙasashen duniya domin inganta ilimin Al-Ƙur’ani, yana mai cewa hakan na da muhimmanci wajen tarbiyyar al’ummar Musulmi masu nagarta da ilimi. Sheikh Tahir ya bayyana hakan ne a ranar Talata, 10 ga Fabrairu, 2026, yayin wata ziyarar aiki da ya kai ofishin Babban Mai ba da Fatawah na Jamhuriyar Larabawa ta Masar, Mai Alfarma Farfesa Sheikh Nazir Muhammad Ayyad, a hedikwatar Darul Ifta’i da ke birnin Alƙahira. Da yake jawabi a yayin ganawar, Sheikh Dr. Nuruddeen Umar Tahir ya nuna godiya ga jagoran addinin na Masar bisa karɓar baƙuncinsa, yana mai cewa ziyarar na da nufin ƙarfafa haɗin gwiwa wajen koyar da Al-Ƙur’ani a Najeriya, Afirka da kuma duniya baki ɗaya. Ya bayyana cewa makarantar Nuri-Tilawah International School na da ƙudurin tarbiyyar ɗalibai da ba kawai za su haddace Al-Ƙur’ani ba, har ma su fahimci koyarwarsa tare da aiwatar da ita a rayuwarsu t...

The Director of Nurut Tilawah International School, Zaria, Sheikh Dr. Nuruddeen Umar Tahir, has emphasised the need for stronger global collaboration to improve Qur’anic education, describing it as essential for nurturing morally upright and knowledgeable Muslim generations. Sheikh Tahir made the remarks on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during a working visit to the office of the Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Eminence Professor Sheikh Nazir Muhammad Ayyad, at Darul Ifta’ headquarters in Cairo. Speaking during the meeting, Sheikh Dr. Nuruddeen Umar Tahir expressed appreciation to the Egyptian religious authority for granting him audience, noting that the visit was aimed at strengthening partnerships in Qur’anic teaching and learning across Nigeria, Africa, and the global Muslim community. He explained that Nurut Tilawah International School remains committed to raising students who not only memorise the Holy Qur’an but also understand and practice ...

By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa  The Marafan Yamman Zazzau, who represented the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has commended the Ummul Mu’mineen Hafsat Bint Umar Bin Khaddab Foundation for promoting Islamic education among married women and children in the community. Speaking during a walima ceremony organised to celebrate the graduation of 40 married women who completed Qur’anic recitation training (sauka) in Zaria, the royal representative described the initiative as a significant contribution to moral and religious development in society. He emphasised that Islam encourages the pursuit of knowledge for both men and women, stressing that educating women strengthens families and promotes peaceful coexistence within communities. He urged the graduands to remain committed to practising the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and to serve as ambassadors of good character and religious discipline in their homes and society. He also conveyed the Emir’s appreciation to the s...

By Hassan Ibrahim  Mewar International University (MIU) Masaka, Nassarawa State,has formally welcomed over 400 newly admitted students into its academic community during the 2026/2027 matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, 7th February 2026. Delivering his address, the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Engr. Abubakar Sani Bello, described the ceremony as a new beginning and congratulated the students for earning admission into the institution. “You have worked hard to get here, and today you officially become members of the Mewar International University academic family,” he said. Engr. Bello encouraged the students to make the most of the opportunity before them, charging them to be disciplined in conduct, bold in vision, and steadfast in character. According to him, the future belongs to those who work for it, adding that the world is waiting for the ideas, solutions, and leadership of the new generation. He also expressed deep appreciation to parents and guardians ...

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a bill amending the law establishing the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, to allow the institution to operate a dual mandate system. The bill was passed after passing the third reading, with the chairman of the House Committee on Education, Mahmud Lawal, presenting a report on the bill. He said that the amended law empowers the college to run both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes concurrently without affiliation to any university. He said that before the amendment, the college could only run degree-related programmes through affiliations with universities such as Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna State University, and others. He stated, “The main objective of the amendment is to grant the college autonomy to award degrees and post-degree qualifications independently, in line with the National Policy for Colleges of Education.” He added that the law also aligned the institution’s govern...

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability and prudent management of public finances across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The governor stated this while declaring open the maiden workshop organised by the Kaduna State Fiscal Responsibility Commission (KADSFREC), aimed at strengthening public financial management practices at the local government level. Uba Sani said his administration was implementing measures to ensure that public funds are managed with transparency and fairness, stressing that effective financial management promotes good governance and enables citizens to benefit from government development programmes. He added that his government would continue to support initiatives that enhance the capacity of public servants while ensuring strict compliance with financial regulations and accountability standards. In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of KADSFREC, ...