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From Sadiq Mohd Zaria   A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha Ahmed, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities marking her birthday. Ahmed, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags of rice, spaghetti, noodles, cooking oil, snacks and soft drinks, among other items. She explained that the released inmates were serving terms related to minor offences, with fines not exceeding N500,000, which she settled to facilitate their freedom. “We cannot secure the release of inmates convicted of capital offences.  Most of those we assisted were held over civil matters involving fines within our reach,” she said. Ahmed added that the initiative is part of her ongoing humanitarian efforts and would be sustained. She recalled that in 2025, she facilitated the release of 12 inmates, expressing optimism that more beneficiaries would be reached in the coming y...

By Sadiq Mohd, Zaria  The Zaria correspondent of Blueprint newspaper, Mohammed Habib, has lost his only son, Mubarak Habib. Mubarak, aged 29, died at a Ahmadu Bello University Teaching hospital Zaria on Wednesday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Confirming the development, Habib, the grieving father said, “I lost my only son, due to prolonged illness. He was already an adult because he was 29 years old.” Habib who is also the former Chairman, NUJ Zaria Unit said the deceased had been sick for a couple of days before he passed away at about noon. In a condolence message on behalf of members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Zaria Unit, the branch chairman, Sagir Mohammed Awwal expressed shock over the lost and prayed almighty Allah to grant the deceased Jannatul firdaus. Awwal enjoined the former NUJ Chairman to take heart over the painful departure of his only son  The news of the death has thrown family members, friends and colleagues into mourning. Sympathisers ha...

Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa, Kaduna Batun zaɓen gwamnan shekarar 2027 a Jihar Bauchi ta dauki sabon salo mai jan hankali da ban sha'awa sakamakon fitowar tsohon Ministan Harkokin Waje, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, a matsayin dan takara tare da dimbin kwarewa a harkokin diflomasiyya, gogewa a majalisa, da kusanci da al’umma, takararsa na zama wata alama ta fata, sabuwar rayuwa, da shugabanci mai manufa. An haifi Tuggar a ranar 12 ga Maris, 1967, cikin gida mai alaka da siyasa a Gamawa, inda tun daga farko al’amuran jagoranci suka bayyana a rayuwarsa. Mahaifinsa, Abubakar Tuggar, ya kasance fitaccen dan siyasa a lokacin Jamhuriya ta Farko, wanda ya kafa tubalin hidimar jama’a da ya shafi rayuwar Tuggar. Tun yana karami, ya taso cikin darussan shugabanci, nauyi, da kishin kasa wadanda suka zama ginshikin rayuwarsa. A bangaren ilimi, Tuggar ya yi fice a matsayin mutum mai zurfin tunani da hangen nesa na duniya. Ya yi karatun hulda da kasashen waje, sannan ya kara ilimi a Jami’ar Bath...

Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa, Kaduna  The race toward the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State has taken a compelling turn with the emergence of former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, as a leading and formidable contender. With a rich blend of diplomatic experience, legislative background, and deep grassroots connection, Tuggar’s candidacy is fast becoming a symbol of hope, renewal, and purposeful leadership. Born on March 12, 1967, into a politically conscious family in Gamawa, Tuggar’s journey into leadership appears almost destined. His father, Abubakar Tuggar, was a respected political figure during Nigeria’s First Republic, laying a foundation of public service that has clearly influenced his path. From an early age, Tuggar was exposed to the values of leadership, responsibility, and national service principles that continue to define his career. Academically, Tuggar stands out as a man of intellect and global exposure. With a degree in interna...

From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd,.Zaria  The Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria (COHEADS) has ratified the appointment of the Rector of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Dr. Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi, as its Chairman. The ratification was announced on Tuesday at the council’s 161st regular general meeting. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated 31st March, 2026 signed by the council’s secretary, Mas’ud Elelu. A statement issued by Abdullahi Shehu Ibrahim, Public Relation Officer, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic,Zaria said the new  Chairman Engr. Dr. Mohammed Kabir subsquently had led paid a working visit on the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Muhammad Bugaje in Abuja on areas of collaboration. He informed of the decision of COHEADS to draw the attentions of government on crucial problems bedeviling polytechnic education. According to the statement other matters discussed include preparations for t...

Babbar Kotun Jihar Kaduna da ke zamanta a Dogarawa, Zaria, ta yi ƙaramin hukunci a shari’ar batanci da ke tsakanin Sarkin Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, da tsohon Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Aminu, inda ta hana mai ƙara damar yin jawabi saboda rashin bin umarnin kotu. A zaman da aka ci gaba da shi a ranar Laraba, Mai Shari’a Yakubu Badamasi ya bayyana cewa ba za a bai wa mai ƙara damar yin magana ba, saboda ya gaza bin umarnin kotu da aka riga aka bayar. Kotun ta riga ta ci tarar naira dubu dari biyu (₦200,000) ga mai ƙarar saboda rashin nuna ƙwarewa wajen shigar da ƙarar, tare da la’akari da wahalar da lauyoyin ɓangaren da ake ƙara suka sha wajen zuwa kotu daga Lagos, Abuja da Kaduna. Duk da wannan umarni, mai ƙarar bai biya tarar ba, wanda ya sa kotu ta jingina da ƙa’idar doka da ke cewa wanda ya saɓa wa umarnin kotu ba za a saurare shi ba har sai ya gyara laifinsa. Saboda haka, kotun ta ɗage shari’ar zuwa ranar 16 ga Yuni, 2026, domin a cika sharadin bin u...

     ... Following satisfactory performance at the institute From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd, Zaria  The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University has approved the extension of the tenure of Prof M R Hassan and Dr M S Tanko as Ag. Executive Director and Ag. Deputy Director of National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) respectively for another six months.  This followed modest achievements recorded in the six months of emergency period in the institute.  Prof Hassan's tenure extension is effective from 17th April to 17th October, 2026, while that of Dr Tanko takes effect from 11th May to 10th November, 2026. Extending the tenure of Prof Hassan as the NAPRI acting Executive Director,  Prof Adamu Ahmed, Vice Chancellor urged him not to relent in repositioning NAPRI for greater impact.  He expressed hope that Prof Hassan would rededicate himself and his team towards achieving NAPRI objectives and mandate by imple...

The Kaduna State High Court sitting in Dogarawa, Zaria, has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing defamation suit involving the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and a former Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Aminu, barring the claimant from being heard due to non-compliance with a court order. At the resumed sitting on Wednesday, the presiding judge, Justice Yakubu Badamasi, held that the claimant could not be granted the right of audience, having failed to comply with an earlier directive of the court. The court had previously imposed a fine of ₦200,000 on the claimant for lack of diligent prosecution, citing the inconvenience caused to defence counsel who travelled from Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna. Despite the order, the claimant failed to settle the fine, prompting the court to invoke the legal principle that a party in disobedience of a subsisting court order cannot be heard until such contempt is purged. Consequently, the court adjourned the matter to Jun...

A frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Zaria Local Government Area, Hon. Aminu Umar, has explained that his decision to contest in the forthcoming elections is driven by his desire to bring effective representation and development to the people. Hon. Umar stated this while addressing supporters and stakeholders in Zaria, where he outlined his vision and plans for the constituency. According to him, the people of Zaria deserve purposeful leadership that will address their pressing needs, particularly in the areas of education, youth empowerment, infrastructure and economic development. “I decided to join the race because I have seen the challenges facing our people, and I believe I have the capacity and commitment to make a difference,” he said. He stressed that his ambition is not only about politics but about service, adding that he intends to promote policies that will improve the living standards of constituents and provide op...

A new assessment of Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework has revealed major regulatory gaps, raising fresh concerns over data privacy, national security and ethical standards as the adoption of AI continues to expand across key sectors of the economy. The report, presented on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, identified critical challenges including weak regulatory oversight, lack of transparency, accountability deficits and the growing risk of algorithmic bias in decision-making systems. Stakeholders at the event also pointed to the absence of a comprehensive legal framework to guide the deployment and use of AI technologies in the country, warning that the rapid pace of innovation is outstripping existing governance structures. Speaking to journalists shortly after the presentation, the Executive Director of the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, Dr. Umar Yakubu, said Nigeria is witnessing increasing adoption of...

From Abubakar Sadiq, Mohd  The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Baba Ahmad Jidda (OFR), has approved the promotion of forty-three (43) lecturers to the rank of Professor and fifteen (15) lecturers to the rank of Reader. The approval was conveyed at the council's 2026 First Quarter Meeting held on 13th April, 2026, at the Senate building of the university in Zaria. In a statement issued and signed by Sani Lawal Maqarphy, Media Aide to the Vice Chancellor of the university said the first set of the promoted Professors were listed as follows: 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Balogun Ibiloye – Professor of Fisheries 2. Dr. Onwunali Martins Royal O. – Professor of Crop Protection 3. Dr. Maikano Amos – Professor of Animal Science 4. Dr. Mahmud Abdurrahman Alhaji – Professor of Science Education 5. Dr. (Mrs.) Sani Amina – Professor of Entrepreneurship 6. Dr. Tunde Joel Adeshina – Professor of Business Edu...

There is a reason why the PhD is titled "Doctor of Philosophy." Philosophy is a discipline of rigor and gravity. Among its many virtues, it is meant to compel one to think, act, and write with the clarity of a philosopher. But what does it take to truly embody that pattern? It requires a commitment to intellectual integrity that borders on the sacred. Regardless of which philosophical school one leans toward, the minimum expectation is that objectivity, rationality, and a commitment to truth be adequately reflected in one's public discourse. This premise is prompted by an article written by one Professor Shehu A. Goni, which serves as an overt promotion of Mr. Bala Wunti for the governorship of Bauchi State. Every citizen, professor or not, has the right to support any candidate. However, I wish the author had simply signed his name without appending his professorship. Had he done so, no serious observer would have felt the need to respond; it would have been ...

Akwai dalili da yasa ake kiran PhD da “Doctor of Philosophy.” Falsafa fanni ne mai nauyi da zurfi. Daya daga cikin muhimman darajojinta shi ne tana tilasta mutum yin tunani, aiki da rubutu da tsari irin na masanin falsafa. Amma me ake bukata domin kaiwa wannan matsayi? Yana bukatar tsayawa kan gaskiyar ilimi da aminci wanda ya kai matsayin tsarki. Duk wata makarantar falsafa da mutum ya jingina da ita, dole ne a nuna gaskiya, hankali da rikon gaskiya a duk abin da ake rubutawa a bainar jama’a. Wannan tunani ya samo asali ne daga wani rubutu da wani Farfesa, Shehu A. Goni, ya yi, wanda a fili yake nuna goyon baya ga Bala Wunti a matsayin ɗan takarar gwamnan Bauchi. Kowane ɗan ƙasa, ko Farfesa ko ba haka ba, yana da ‘yancin goyon bayan wanda yake so. Amma da ya fi kyau da marubucin ya sanya sunansa kawai ba tare da haɗa da mukaminsa na Farfesa ba. Da hakan ne, da ba za a ɗauki rubutun da muhimmanci ba; za a ɗauke shi a matsayin tallatawa kawai. Amma idan Farfesa ya rubuta lab...

The Kaduna State Government has successfully resolved the long-standing land ownership dispute surrounding Jama’atu School of Health Technology, Kofar Kibo, Zaria, by issuing a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Zaria, under the Zazzau Emirate. The Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the Kaduna State Geographical Information Services (KADGIS), officially confirming the ownership of the school land to the Zazzau Emirate. Earlier today, Sheikh Makari Sa’idu led a delegation from the school’s Board to present the Certificate to the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at his palace. However, it was gathered that prior to the official issuance of the document, some individuals allegedly operating under the influence of certain former leaders of Jama’atu Nasril Islam, along with others previously dismissed from Jama’atu School of Health Technology had attempted to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy from KADGIS. Despite on...

The Yusufu Bala Usman Institute has advocated for Land reforms in conflict resolution strategies in northern Nigeria, to address local land disputes and to change Federal and State legislation that enables widespread land expropriation with impunity. Director of the institute Malam Attahiru Usman who made this known in Zaria on Tuesday at the research project dissemination findings to the communities affected in land disputes. The research was conducted by the Yusufu Bala Usman with support from British Foreign Common Wealth Development Office (FCDO) SPRiNG program. Attahiru said, if there is good reason for a land acquisition it should be done with honest local constitution and the affected person or communitiesare properly compensated. He also called on government to ensured the land rights of farmers and pastoralists are protected, respecting tenure security , where feasible restore grazing reserves and forest reserves. The Director of the Institute advised government to...