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By Abubakar Ahmed Esq In the noisy arena of Nigerian politics, where noise often drowns substance and ambition too often outpaces service, it is rare to find a public officer whose career quietly threads the needle between intellect, grassroots presence, and institutional discipline. Aminu Abdullahi Shagali represents that rare blend. He is the kind of leader a state calls upon not just in seasons of calm, but most especially in "rainy days" — times of crisis, transition, and difficult choices. Born on 13 February 1980, Shagali is a son of Kaduna who chose politics not as a shortcut to wealth, but as a platform for service. His academic foundation speaks to that intention and to his preparedness for leadership. He is a graduate of Political Science from Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto — a training ground that gave him an early grasp of statecraft, power dynamics, and civic responsibility. He built on this with a Masters in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello...

From Sadiq Mohd, Zaria  Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to jointly develop and run a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in Hajj Operations Management. The agreement, signed on Friday at the Hajj House in Abuja, will be implemented through the ABU Distance Learning Centre and the NAHCON Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN). A statement signed by Awwal Umar, Director, Directorate of Public Affairs, ABU said the partnership was aimed at establishing a framework for collaboration in the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Hajj operations and management through specialized academic and professional training. It explained that under the agreement, both institutions will collaborate on curriculum development and periodic review, delivery of specialized Hajj and Umrah courses, executive education programmes, professional seminars, internships, research, innovati...

From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd Zaria  Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has sought for stronger Ecosystem restoration while reaffirming the university's commitment to environmental sustainability. Prof. Adamu Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor the Uni versity, stated this at the 2026 World Environment Day and Tree Planting event held the university's main campus in Zaria. The event with the theme, "Inspired by Nature: Restoring ABU's Ecosystem for Resilience, Adaptation and Sustainable Microclimate," reflected the university's determination to preserve and enhance its natural environment. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Bello Sabo, the VC noted that successive administrations of the university had sustained ABU's reputation for maintaining a serene and beautiful campus environment, attributing the achievement to the commitment of past Vice-Chancellors. Prof Adamu also thanked participants and guests for honouring the event and wish...

By Idris Umar Zaria The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Jigawa State Command, on Monday, 20 July 2026, officially ushered in a new phase of leadership with the successful Handing-Over and Taking-Over Ceremony between the outgoing State Controller, Deputy Controller of Fire (DCF) Garzali Ado Ahmed, and the incoming State Controller, Assistant Controller of Fire (ACF) Tahir Muhammad Ayuba. The ceremony, held at the State Command Headquarters, symbolized a seamless transition of leadership as DCF Garzali formally handed over the affairs of the command following his appointment as Zonal Controller for Zone Q, covering Adamawa and Taraba States. Delivering his farewell address, DCF Garzali expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting him a successful and rewarding tenure in Jigawa State.  He commended officers and personnel of the command for their loyalty, professionalism, dedication, and unwavering support, describing their commitment as instrumental to the achievements ...

By Idris Umar, Zaria The Chairman of the Al-Ihsan Charity and Orphan Foundation Kaduna, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, has credited his late father, Alhaji Abdullahi, with inspiring his lifelong commitment to humanitarian service, particularly in supporting orphans and other vulnerable members of society. Dr. Adamu made this known while speaking with journalists in Zaria after a meeting aimed at promoting unity among Northern Nigerian youths. He said the values of compassion, generosity, and selfless service were deeply rooted in him through the example set by his father, who devoted much of his life to assisting people in need. "My passion for helping the less privileged came from my late father.  While growing up, we watched him extend support to people from within and outside our community. Whenever you visited our family home, you would find people seeking assistance, and by the grace of God, my father always had something to offer them," he said. According to Dr. Adamu...

A coalition of support groups loyal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has dismissed reports claiming that his supporters have accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Bauchi State. In a statement issued under the banner of the Network of Ambassador Tuggar Support Groups, the coalition described the reports as false and misleading, urging members of the public to disregard them. The group alleged that no genuine supporter of Ambassador Tuggar had accepted the outcome of what it described as a flawed primary election, insisting that reports to the contrary were being circulated by individuals who neither represent the minister nor his supporters. According to the statement, support groups aligned with Tuggar, his associates and many APC members across Bauchi State remain united in rejecting the emergence of M. A. Abubakar as the party's governorship candidate. The coalition maintained t...

By Auwalu Umar One of the major highlights of the Post-2026 Hajj Review Summit was the official recognition of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board for its outstanding performance during the recently concluded hajj operations in Saudi Arabia. The board received the ‘Best Administrative Efficiency Award’ at a well-attended event organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The yearly gathering, which brought together hajj administrators, professionals, and many other key hajj stakeholders, took place at the NAHCON Conference Hall in Abuja last week. The award was presented to the board’s Director-General, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle. He was instrumental to the remarkable success due to his demonstrated leadership throughout the rigorous operations, setting a standard for hajj administration in Nigeria. The NAHCON’s recognition is among the many accolades the Kano Government and Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board have so far...

By Mu'azu Abubakar Albarkawa The Convener of the Zaria Youth Peace and Development Round Table, Malam Ishaq Alhassan Kauran Mata Jnr, has said that the objective of the stakeholders' engagement was to provide a platform where key stakeholders could objectively assess development projects executed in the Zaria Federal Constituency while giving members of the public the opportunity to express their views in an atmosphere of fairness and transparency. Kauran Mata Jnr made this known during the stakeholders' engagement held at K & R Hotel, Zaria, after participants embarked on an inspection tour of major constituency projects across the constituency. According to him, the gathering was not organised to either praise or criticise any individual, but rather to ensure that constituency projects are evaluated based on verifiable facts and first-hand observations. He noted that such an approach would promote transparency, accountability, and good governance. He added...

By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Zaria Federal Constituency, Hon. Muttaka Balarabe Yakub (MBY), has urged party members not to lose hope following the recent Federal High Court judgment, insisting that the legal process is yet to be exhausted. Speaking with journalists in Zaria, the PDP chieftain, who is aligned with the Kabir Tanimu Turaki faction of the party, said the court's decision should not be interpreted as the end of the matter, stressing that the judiciary provides constitutional avenues for parties seeking further legal redress. "We respect the judgment of the court and the rule of law, but we also believe that the law provides opportunities for any aggrieved party to seek further legal remedies. We remain committed to pursuing justice through lawful means," he said. Yakub expressed confidence that his faction would remain united and continue to pursue its political objectives pe...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Aliyu Imam Kafin Sule from Misau Local Government Area, has strongly criticised the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, accusing him of failing to strengthen the APC in the state and undermining both the party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid. Speaking during an interview, Aliyu Imam said that despite serving as a federal minister, Prof. Pate has made no significant contribution to the growth and development of the APC in Bauchi State. He alleged that the minister had never returned to his hometown in Misau to cast his vote during elections, describing the situation as a major embarrassment for someone occupying such a high public office. According to him, Prof. Pate only recently obtained a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), which he said reflected a lack of commitment to grassroots politics. Aliyu Imam further alleged that APC leaders and members at the ward and l...

From Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa  The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security and improving agricultural productivity with the launch of the Renewed Hope Smallholder Farmers Support and Value Chain Development Programme in Zaria, Kaduna State. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the initiative is designed to support about two million smallholder farmers across the country through improved access to agricultural inputs and financing. Kyari disclosed that more than 10 million bags of fertiliser would be distributed to farmers at subsidised rates with only minimal administrative charges, describing the intervention as a major step towards achieving sustainable food production. He said the programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises increased agricultural productivity, food sufficiency and economic empowerment for farmers. ...

BY MuazuAbubakarAlbarkawa, Zaria The Chairman, Energy and Environmental Law Club (EELC) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Hamzat Muhammed Hasheer has advised new members to be active and committed to the community services. Hasheer who gave the advise in his remarks at the new members onboarding programme held at the Faculty of Law ABU, Zaria.  the Energy and Environmental Law Club (EELC), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, it is my honour to warmly welcome you to our New Members Onboarding Programme 2026. The Chairman express their delight to have Professor Abdul Hamidu Abdullahi as the Guest Speaker at this important event.  He said, having a Senior academician in person of Professor Abdul Hamidu Abdullahi to be in their mix to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with them is an honour to the Club.  The Chairman expressed the EELC's confident that Professor Abdul Hamidu's insights will inspire and equip their members. To the new members you are joining...

From Sadiq Mohd, Zaria Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address at the maiden International Hybrid Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences Education, Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria. The three-day conference, scheduled for August 4 to 6, 2026, is expected to attract academics, researchers, policymakers and development experts from within and outside Nigeria to discuss contemporary issues shaping education, digital innovation and sustainable development. A statement issued by Sani Lawal Maqarphy, Media aide to the Vice Chancellor Federal University of Education Zaria said delegation from the faculty, led by the Deputy Dean and Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr. (Mrs.) Hadiza Abdullahi, formally presented the invitation to the governor during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Gusau. According to the statement other members of the delegation included the Head of...

By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa  The Executive Director of the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), Dr. Umar Yakubu, has said the World Bank's decision to reward 20 Nigerian states with 27 million dollars under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme validates the importance of transparency and accountability in public governance. Yakubu, in a statement issued on Friday, said the performance-based grants demonstrate that governments which embrace transparency, strengthen public financial management and comply with verifiable governance standards are increasingly being rewarded by development partners. According to him, the grants, announced on June 30 during the retreat of Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Budget and Planning in Abuja, were based on independently verified results in basic education, primary healthcare and public financial management. He said Bayelsa, Borno, Kano a...

By Mu'azu Abubakar Albarkawa The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North-West Zone, DIG Sulaiman Muhammad Abdul, has paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between security agencies and traditional institutions in addressing insecurity across the region. The visit also served as an opportunity to convey the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to the people of Kaduna State over the loss of lives resulting from terrorist attacks in parts of the state. Speaking during the visit, DIG Sulaiman Muhammad Abdul said he was directed by the Inspector-General of Police to extend heartfelt condolences to the Emir, the government, and the people of Kaduna State over the recent security challenges that claimed innocent lives. He explained that the delegation also came to seek the Emir's blessings and continued support for the police in the discharge...

By Mu'azu Abubakar Albarkawa The Works and Infrastructure Department of Zaria Local Government has honoured nine outstanding staff members for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to duty, while also organizing a farewell ceremony for four officers recently transferred to other local government councils within Kaduna State. The event, held at the Zaria Local Government Secretariat, brought together management staff, labour union leaders, and well-wishers to celebrate excellence in public service and recognize the invaluable contributions of the award recipients. Speaking at the occasion, the Director of Administration and Finance, Kaduna North Local Government, Muhammad Dahiru Usman, commended the Works and Infrastructure Department for initiating what he described as a commendable and motivating programme. He said recognizing hardworking employees encourages greater productivity, dedication, and efficiency in the public service. He also praised...