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Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has positioned energy reform as a cornerstone of his administration’s economic transformation agenda. Among the most consequential initiatives is the accelerated push toward solarization—the large-scale deployment of solar energy systems across public institutions, rural communities, and critical infrastructure. In a country long challenged by unreliableContinue reading “Renewed Hope Initiatives: President Ahmed Tinubu and the Solarization Drive in Nigeria’s Energy Sector”

A northern advocacy group, the Northern Progressives Forum for Development (NPFD), has asked former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to “face the charges against him with the courage he claims to possess” rather than allegedly attempting to divert public attention with accusations against the National Security Adviser. The group’s position follows reports that theContinue reading “EFCC Invitation: Group Accuses El-Rufai of Diversionary Tactics, Urges Him to Face Charges”

By Barrister Aminu Hussaini In politics, timing is everything. In Kano, the timing could not be more decisive. With the formal movement of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the conversation about “possible alignment” between Kano and the federal government is no longer speculative. It has happened. The real question nowContinue reading “Kano’s Power Shift: How the ‘City Boy’ Youth Surge is Redefining 2027”

BY Yunusa Hamza Jigawa The 2027 general elections are almost upon us. As the nation witnesses political turbulence within and beyond its shores, Jigawa State stands at a critical crossroads. The opposition, often confused and fragmented, seems to falter at every turn, even as the so-called political ‘schisms’ and ‘isms’ of the emerging new gladiatorsContinue reading “Beyond Rhetoric: Governor Umar Namadi FCA, and the Reconfiguration of Jigawa’s Political Future Ahead of 2027”

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, of criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu out of frustration and unmet personal expectations rather than genuine concern for democracy or citizens’ welfare. Sani made the remarks during an interview with journalists, where he argued thatContinue reading “Shehu Sani Condemns El-Rufai as a ‘Democratic Fraud’ and ‘Architect of Tyranny’ for Criticising Tinubu.”

The Northern Transparency Advocate Group (NTAG) has strongly condemned the Justice Mu”azu Pindiga Committee of Inquiry set up by the Sokoto State Government under Governor Ahmed Aliyu to probe the financial activities of the immediate past administration of Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The group described the panel’s allegations against Tambuwal’s government as “politically motivated, misleadingContinue reading “Northern Transparency Group Denounces Sokoto Probe as “Politically Motivated Witch-Hunt,” Praises Tambuwal’s Prudence”

Mike Odeh James The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has raised fresh alarm over the abduction of 15 married Christian women by Boko Haram terrorists in southern Borno State, while sharply criticizing the continued silence of authorities over the kidnapping of 166 worshippers from churches in southern Kaduna. In a press statement issued Monday and signedContinue reading “Middle Belt Forum Raises Alarm Over 15 Women in Boko Haram Captivity, Slams Silence on Kaduna Church Abductions”

The Kaduna Central Elders Forum has asked Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, to render an account of his stewardship at the National Assembly, citing what it described as poor performance and weak engagement with constituents since his election. The elders accused the senator of being more visible on social media thanContinue reading “Kaduna Central Elders Forum Demands Account from Senator Lawal Adamu, Accuses Him of Being ‘Only Visible on Social Media’”

By Gideon Ebuki Residents of Gusau, Zamfara State capital, have accused the state government of complicity in the alleged abduction of Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the Northwest Tinubu/Shettima Youth Coordinator for Zamfara State. Gusau, a prominent supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, was reportedly taken from his residence by armed men, sparking controversy overContinue reading “Zamfara People Accuse State Government of Arresting APC Youth Coordinator”

A delegation of leaders from the Nigerian Interdenominational Pastors Assembly (NIPA) has commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his swift visit and rescue efforts to recent bandit attacks and mass abductions in Kajuru Local Government Area, as well as his administration’s renewed focus on infrastructure development and community support. The delegation visited severalContinue reading “Kajuru Attack: Pastors Hail Governor Uba Sani’s Exemplary Leadership in Rescue, Security, and Infrastructure”