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Baba-Ahmed Laments Absence Of North-West Leaders At Development Commission Summit, Kaduna Former Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Office of the Vice President, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the disappointing absence of key political and traditional leaders from a major summit of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) held in Kaduna. In a strongly worded statement, Baba-Ahmed said none of the seven governors from the North-West states—Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi—attended the gathering from start to finish. He added that the meeting was also devoid of emirs, senior Islamic clerics, and leaders of political parties, despite the strategic importance of the commission to the region’s development. According to him, even representation from the National Assembly was limited, with attendance largely restricted to lawmakers he described as “controversial” and often accused of obstructin...
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A Birthday Tribute To An Icon Of Purposeful Leadership On the blessed occasion of the birthday of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Nasarawa, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril, hearts across the Emirate and beyond rise in gratitude to Almighty Allah for the gift of a life defined by service, intellect, and uncommon leadership. His Royal Highness stands as a towering example of what leadership should represent: impactful, disciplined, research-driven, and administratively sound. Over the years, he has proven that true authority is not merely inherited or proclaimed, but earned through wisdom, character, and an unrelenting commitment to the well-being of the people. The Emir’s reign reflects a rare blend of traditional values and modern administrative acumen. He is a leader who studies before he decides, who listens before he speaks, and who plans with the future firmly in view. His depth of research and attention to detail have brought clarity to governance within the Emirate, stren...
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Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Dumps NNPP As Kano Political Shake-Up Intensifies Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), a move that signals a major political realignment in the state. The development was confirmed in a press statement issued on Friday and signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf conveyed his decision in a formal letter addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP in Gwale Local Government Area, announcing his withdrawal from the party with effect from January 25, 2026. In the letter, the Governor expressed gratitude to the NNPP for providing him a political platform and for the support he enjoyed from party leaders and members across Kano State since joining the party in 2022. “I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given ...
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United States Officially Withdraws From World Health Organization The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the end of nearly eight decades of membership in the global health body. The exit followed a one-year notice period initiated by an executive decision of the U.S. government, in line with international requirements governing withdrawal from United Nations agencies. With the completion of the process, the United States has ceased its financial contributions, recalled its officials, and ended its participation in WHO programmes and decision-making structures. The development has generated mixed reactions across the international community. Supporters of the move argue that it allows the United States to reassess its global health engagements and funding priorities, while critics warn that the withdrawal could weaken international cooperation on disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and emergency heal...
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Toto Residents Express Concern Over Soldier-Involved Killing Residents of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have expressed deep concern over an incident involving a soldier who allegedly shot and killed a man following an argument reportedly linked to the soldier’s relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Details of the incident were made public by Yusuf Baduku through a post on his official Facebook page, where he disclosed that he was briefed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Nasarawa State on Security, Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Gaga. According to the account, Hon. Gaga explained that immediately the incident occurred, he notified the appropriate security authorities to prevent escalation. This intervention led to the suspension of a hurried burial arrangement after the victim’s body was taken to Toto, pending the arrival of security personnel. A first-hand investigation was subsequently conducted at the scene, during which photographs of the body were t...
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Youth Activist Arrest Raises Fresh Concerns Over Comment-Based Detentions In Nasarawa Reports reaching Ideal Reporters on Tuesday evening indicate that one Babangida Ibrahim, a prominent supporter of Nasarawa United Football Club, has been arrested and detained following an incident linked to Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Shigafarta, the Protocol Officer of the Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Engagement. According to preliminary information, the arrest followed a misunderstanding between Babangida Ibrahim and Mr. Adamu Shigafarta while both were watching a football match at the Lafia Township Stadium. Remarks allegedly made by Babangida during the match were reportedly perceived as insulting and directed at Mr. Shigafarta. Although the exact nature of the comments remains unverified, the situation reportedly escalated, resulting in Babangida Ibrahim’s detention and his remand at the Lafia Correctional Centre. The incident has reignited public concern ov...
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Nigerian Government Hires Lobbying Firm For $9m To Communicate Christian Protection Efforts To U.S. The Federal Government of Nigeria has engaged a lobbying firm under a $9 million contract to help communicate its efforts at protecting Christians in the country to the United States government. According to lobbying disclosure documents filed with the United States Department of Justice, Aster Legal, a law firm based in Kaduna State, retained the services of DCI Group on behalf of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The filing indicates that the engagement is aimed at communicating Nigeria’s security policies, actions, and initiatives—particularly those relating to the protection of Christian communities—to U.S. government officials and relevant stakeholders. The development comes amid sustained international scrutiny, especially from the United States and advocacy groups, over religious violence and insecurity in parts of Nigeria. In recent years, concer...
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