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By Maria Ladike The Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has cleared a misconception surrounding recent attacks on Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, through a sponsored fake protest calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate him. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Aliyu MuhammadContinue reading “CNF Demands Investigation into Sponsors of Fake Protest Against Matawalle”

By Omomna Adimi The Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted allegations made against Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense and former Governor of Zamfara State. CNF Chairman Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed admitted that the group was misled by opposition propaganda. “We were misled by the information presented to us, and the content ofContinue reading “Northern Forum Leader Apologizes to Matawalle, Blames Opposition for False Allegations”

By Christian Odeh In a bold step toward eliminating gender-based violence (GBV), ending child marriage, and advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), the Norwegian Government, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Centre for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence (CERSDOV) have joined forces with the Kaduna State Government to conclude a high-levelContinue reading “Norwegian Govt, UNFPA, and CERSDOV Partner with Kaduna Govt to Tackle GBV, Promote SRHR in High-Level Stakeholder Training”

By Grace Mark The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF) has accused the Zamfara State Government of allegedly funding a coordinated smear campaign worth over two billion naira, aimed at discrediting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. In a statement issued over the weekend and signed by NSCFContinue reading “Northern Sociocultural Group Alleges N2 Billion Smear Campaign Against Tinubu, Defence Minister Matawalle by Zamfara Govt”

The Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) has called on Nigerians to ignore what it described as “sponsored groups” mobilized to discredit the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engineer Mele Kyari. In a statement made available to journalists, the group said Kyari had served theContinue reading “Group Defends Mele Kyari, Urges Nigerians to Disregard Attacks by ‘Sponsored Protesters’”

By David Onyilokwu The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has extended its heartfelt commendation to the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of the state through the strategic partnership with the World Bank. AYCF President General Yerima Shettima said the collaboration, which encompasses a remarkable portfolioContinue reading “Northern Socio-cultural Group Praises Kaduna Governor Uba Sani for World Bank Collaboration, Urges Citizen Support”

By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the heart of Nigeria’s northern region lies Kaduna State, a melting pot of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and political ideologies. As the nation gears up for the 2027 elections, a palpable sense of urgency and enthusiasm can be felt, particularly among the youth. This demographic, which constitutes a significant portion of theContinue reading “Pressure Mounts by Youth in Kaduna State for Yerima Shettima to Declare Candidacy for the 2027 Elections”

…Blasts Ndume for Not Appreciating FG Efforts, Attacking the Minister Arewa Forum for Good Governance has come out to defend the media statement credited to Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris over the insecurity situation in Borno State after the recent Boko Haram attack in Damboa. According to the group, the information Minister couldn’t haveContinue reading “Borno Attack: Group Defends Information Minister over Zulum’s Statement ,Says Media misquoted him”

Angry at the recent relocation to Kaduna , Group under umbrella of Ungwar Sarki/Ungwar Rimi Youth Association have cried out over what they termed “Eight Years of Neglect” by Former Muhammadu Buhari’s to Kaduna. The group comprising residents and organic supporters of within Buhari’s Kaduna residence said it is highly unfortunate that he never consideredContinue reading “Buhari’s Kaduna neighbours Cry out,You neglected us for 8 years”

By Ada Akita The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has vehemently condemned the recent spate of rumors alleging the replacement of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The Arewa group, in a statement issued by its President General, Yerima Shettima, categorically described such claims as ‘fake and mischievous,’ aimedContinue reading “Arewa Youths Tells  Nigerians to Resist Misinformation, Stresses Importance of Electoral Integrity”