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Ganduje, NGF chairman join special democracy day prayer as FG pledges stronger democracy

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Kano police threaten arrest of reckless roller skaters

Kano police threaten arrest of reckless roller skaters

From Waste to Wealth: Reflections from the National Plastic Summit 2026 – Umar Anka

From Waste to Wealth: Reflections from the National Plastic Summit 2026 – Umar Anka

Silence is Complicity: How Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s Failure to Repudiate Their Supporters’ Insults Against the Sardauna Exposes the True Character of the NDC Ticket

Silence is Complicity: How Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s Failure to Repudiate Their Supporters’ Insults Against the Sardauna Exposes the True Character of the NDC Ticket

ARTV denies mass tree felling allegations as ‘The Historica Nigeria’ stands by report

ARTV denies mass tree felling allegations as ‘The Historica Nigeria’ stands by report

Kano families abandon cooking gas as refill costs hit record high

Kano families abandon cooking gas as refill costs hit record high

Kwankwaso will destroy your presidential ambition – Primate Ayodele tells Peter Obi

Kwankwaso will destroy your presidential ambition – Primate Ayodele tells Peter Obi

CGC Adeniyi Strengthens Global Partnerships at Customs Diplomatic Reception

CGC Adeniyi Strengthens Global Partnerships at Customs Diplomatic Reception

Ansary Yusuf Emerges YPP House of Representatives Candidate for Tarauni

Ansary Yusuf Emerges YPP House of Representatives Candidate for Tarauni

2025

Kano, News

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Misconduct

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed two Senior Special Assistants over misconduct, including one implicated in securing the bail of a notorious drug baron. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Tank Muhammad, the governor approved the sack after reviewing separate investigative committee reports that found the aides guilty of wrongdoing. Those affected are Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation, and Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba, Senior Special Assistant, Cabinet Office. Read Also: Kano Government Approves ₦14.8 Billion for Major Developmental Projects According to the statement, Sharada was identified as “the mastermind of the bail of a dangerous drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.” The investigating committee confirmed his role, noting that “his culpability was established through his own testimony before the panel.” A dismissal letter dated Friday, August 8, 2025, directed Sharada to hand over all government property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs (REPA) in the Office of the SSG, by Monday, August 11, 2025. He was also warned against presenting himself as a public officer under the current administration. Roba was removed from office over his arrest in 2024 for rebagging palliative grains at a warehouse in Sharada. He has since been charged in court with theft and criminal conspiracy for allegedly diverting public assets. He has likewise been ordered to return all government property, including his identity card, by August 11, 2025, and to desist from identifying himself as a government official. The statement also announced that Hon. Musa Ado Tsamiya, Special Adviser on Drainages, had been cleared of all allegations against him. “An investigative committee has exonerated him of all allegations, affirming his innocence,” it said. Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, warning public officials to uphold discipline and integrity in both their official duties and private lives. The statement further cautioned members of the public against engaging the two sacked aides on any matter relating to the state government, stressing that anyone who does so “does it at his or her own risk.”

Abuja, Education, National, News

FG Appoints Acting Vice Chancellor for Yakubu Gowon University (Formerly UniAbuja)

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The Federal Government has appointed a new Acting Vice-Chancellor for the University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. Roseline Adakayi, Professor Mathew Adamu was announced as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor. Professor Adamu will assume office on Monday, August 11, 2025, taking over from Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed in February 2025 to serve a six-month tenure in acting capacity. Read Also: Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Appointed Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano According to the statement, Adamu will serve for a period of three months. “Adamu succeeds Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month tenure. During her stewardship, Professor Lar provided purposeful leadership, fostered academic and administrative stability, and, in concert with relevant organs of the University, successfully initiated the selection process for the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor,” the statement read in part. Adakayi further noted that the new Acting Vice-Chancellor is expected to support the Governing Council, led by Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, in concluding the ongoing process for appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor in line with statutory provisions and guidelines. The statement expressed the University community’s sincere gratitude to Professor Lar for her dedicated service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence and institutional progress. It also conveyed best wishes to Professor Adamu for a successful tenure as he steers the University forward during this transition period.

National, News

Nigeria Loses Former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh at 78

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Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. He passed away on Saturday. A statement issued by the Ogbeh family confirmed his death, noting that the elder statesman died peacefully. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025, at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read. Read Also: FG Issues Flood Alert Across 19 States as Heavy Rainfall Predicted The family described him as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.” “We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the family added. Funeral arrangements, they said, would be announced in due course. They also expressed gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support, while requesting privacy during the mourning period.

Education, National, News

WAEC Apologises Over Grading Error, Releases Revised 2025 WASSCE Results

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released revised results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, following the discovery of grading discrepancies that significantly affected performance statistics. During a press briefing on Friday at the Council’s national office in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, admitted to a major error in the marking of serialised examination papers, which distorted the actual performance of candidates. “With deep sorrow and regret, I, on behalf of the Registrar to Council, Management, and Staff of WAEC Nigeria, apologise for the discrepancies discovered in the grading of serialised papers. This is very difficult for us to say, but we have to admit that it is very embarrassing,” Dr. Dangut stated. Read Also: WAEC 2025 Result Glitch: A Technical Flaw or a Deeper Educational Crisis? He explained that WAEC had implemented a new security feature known as paper serialisation, which is already in use by another national examination body. However, during post-examination reviews, it was discovered that the English Language Objective Test (Paper 3) was scored with incorrect answer keys due to a wrongly assigned serialised code file. Other subjects affected by serialisation included Mathematics, Biology, and Economics. “We investigated and found that a serialised code file was wrongly used in the printing of the English Language Objective paper, which led to marking with incorrect answer keys. It is important to clarify that candidates who took the exams via computer-based testing were not affected,” he added. With the error corrected, 1,794,821 candidates representing 91.14 per cent obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects (with or without English and Mathematics). Notably, 1,239,884 candidates, or 62.96 per cent, obtained five credits including English and Mathematics, a significant jump from the previously reported 38.32 per cent. Among them, 657,819 were female candidates (53.05 per cent), while 582,065 were male (46.95 per cent). Despite the correction, the new performance level still reflects a decline of 9.16 per cent from the 72.12 per cent recorded in 2024. A total of 1,969,313 candidates sat for the examination, including students from WAEC-accredited schools in Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea, which follow the Nigerian curriculum. The Council also provided special arrangements for 12,178 candidates with special needs, including 112 visually impaired, 615 hearing impaired, 37 physically challenged, and 52 with spastic or mental challenges. Their results have also been processed and released. “So far, 1,763,470 candidates (89.55 per cent) have had their results fully processed. However, 205,916 candidates (10.45 per cent) still have one or more subjects pending due to technical issues,” Dangut said, assuring that efforts are ongoing to complete the processing and release the outstanding results. Meanwhile, the results of 191,053 candidates (9.7 per cent) have been withheld due to suspected examination malpractice, an improvement from the 11.92 per cent recorded in 2024. Investigations are ongoing, and affected candidates may lodge complaints at waecinternational.org/complaints. “WAEC will continue to sanction all cases of examination malpractice. All hands must be on deck to sanitise the system,” he reiterated. WAEC advised candidates to access their results via www.waecdirect.org and apply for digital certificates, which will be available within 48 hours of verification. Hard copy certificates will be ready within 90 days. However, candidates sponsored by indebted state governments will not be able to access their results until the outstanding payments are settled. “We appeal to the concerned authorities to do the needful to enable affected schools and candidates to access their results,” Dangut urged. He concluded with an unreserved apology to stakeholders. “We acknowledge the emotional ordeal that candidates, parents, teachers, school administrators, Ministries of Education, and the media must have endured. This is a trying time for us at WAEC. We are doing everything possible to ensure that such an incident does not recur.” WAEC expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Minister of Education, and state education authorities for their support throughout the review and resolution process.

Kano, News

Kano Government Approves ₦14.8 Billion for Major Developmental Projects

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The Kano State Government has approved a total of ₦14,828,867,679.04 for the execution of major developmental projects across key sectors. The approvals were made during the 30th Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Council Chamber, Kwankwasiyya City. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who explained that the council’s decisions reflect the administration’s commitment to open governance, transparency, and people-oriented development. The approved projects cut across several ministries, including Works, Health, Land and Physical Planning, Water Resources, and Rural and Community Development, all geared towards enhancing infrastructure, healthcare delivery, water supply, and rural livelihoods. Read Also: Governor Yusuf Presents ₦5 Million Each and Plots of Land to Families of 22 Fallen Kano Athletes Under the Ministry of Works, the council approved the conversion of the Gaya Orphanage Home to a Female Drugs Reformatory Institute, along with the construction of a transit centre in Gaya Local Government Area, at a cost of ₦1.38 billion. The re-award of the Jaba-Gayawa Road construction project was approved for ₦3.74 billion, while the dualization of Dakata-Yadakunya (Bela) Road was re-awarded at ₦6.14 billion. Additionally, the construction of Badgery Road to Yusuf Road in Nassarawa LGA was approved for ₦522 million. For the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the sum of ₦129 million was approved for the printing of security documents by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC, while an additional ₦753.9 million was approved for the expansion of the ministry’s project scope. In the health sector, the sum of ₦1.66 billion was approved for various interventions. These include the rehabilitation of Sabo Bakin Zuwo Maternity Hospital (Jakara) for ₦364.5 million and renovations at the School of Health Technology, Bebeji, for ₦294.5 million. Solar energy installations at five maternity facilities will cost ₦113.9 million, while ₦112.3 million was earmarked for the supply of drugs and consumables to three major hospitals. The rehabilitation of a residential house at Zango Quarters, Murtala Specialist Hospital, will cost ₦272.1 million. Materials worth ₦128 million will be supplied to Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, and ₦379.2 million has been approved for the construction of a new facility at Zakirai Primary Healthcare Centre (Phase I). The Ministry of Water Resources received approval of ₦310 million to settle the supply of diesel and PMS for February 2025. For the Ministry of Rural and Community Development, ₦169.6 million was approved for the rehabilitation of five mini earth dams across Madobi, Gwarzo, Garun Malam, Kibiya, and Ajingi Local Government Areas. The Council also ratified the 2025 Supplementary and Amendment Budget, increasing the total budget size for the year to ₦889.28 billion. This represents an upward adjustment of ₦169.52 billion from the initial figure of ₦719.76 billion. The Commissioner noted that the adjustment is crucial to enhancing the government’s capacity to meet both ongoing and emerging fiscal responsibilities. The supplementary budget is expected to be forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative approval. Comrade Waiya reiterated the administration’s firm commitment to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of rebuilding a stronger, more prosperous Kano State. “These approvals reflect a purposeful and strategic approach to governance, targeting key areas that will bring tangible dividends of democracy to the people,” he stated. He called on citizens to continue supporting government policies and to actively monitor the implementation of these projects for the sake of accountability and transparency.

National, News

FG Begins Second Phase of Wage Award Payments to Civil Servants

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The Federal Government has commenced the second phase of payments under the N35,000 wage award scheme for federal civil servants, according to a statement released on Friday by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). The payment follows an earlier disbursement, marking the settlement of two out of the five months in arrears. This leaves three more tranches yet to be paid. Read Also: FG to Establish Cattle Breeding Centres Across Six Geopolitical Zones In the statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF dismissed reports suggesting a halt in the payment process and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to honouring the agreement. “Contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the Federal Government has not reneged on the payment of the wage award arrears,” the statement said. “Payments will continue in monthly instalments of N35,000 until the backlog is fully cleared.” The wage award was introduced as part of a broader relief package to support federal workers amid rising inflation and the economic impact of subsidy removal.

National, News

INEC, Correctional Service Move to Enable Inmates’ Voting Rights

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure inmates can exercise their constitutional right to vote in future elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure on Friday when he received the Comptroller General of the Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu referenced a series of court rulings, including those by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal in Benin, which affirmed the rights of inmates, especially those awaiting trial to register and vote in elections. He emphasized that the right to vote is a fundamental human right, adding that many countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, have implemented inmate voting. Read Also: FG Issues Flood Alert Across 19 States as Heavy Rainfall Predicted “We are aware that the right to vote is a human right which cannot be taken away from a citizen on account of time being served in a correctional facility,” he said. “However, to operationalize this right, we need clear legal backing. That is why our immediate task is to engage the National Assembly for clarity and legal provisions.” Yakubu noted that INEC had previously initiated discussions with the Correctional Service, including setting up a joint technical committee to examine operational issues such as access to facilities, polling unit creation, and voter education for inmates. He also raised concerns about the participation of political parties, observers, and the media in the voting process within correctional centres. He explained that while some inmates are already registered voters, the Commission needs to clarify interpretations of Section 12(1)(e) of the Electoral Act 2022, which bars citizens with “legal incapacity” from registering to vote. “We need to establish whether this clause applies to inmates on death row, those serving life sentences, or those convicted of treason,” Yakubu added. Comptroller General Sylvester Nwakuche, in his remarks, stressed the importance of respecting inmates’ electoral rights, especially for the over 66% of Nigeria’s 81,000 inmates who are awaiting trial. He cited the 2019 Court of Appeal judgment, which upheld the rights of inmates to vote but declined to mandate INEC to create registration centres in prisons. Both institutions agreed on the urgency of aligning ongoing electoral reforms with international best practices to accommodate inmates’ voting rights. INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring free, fair, and inclusive elections for all eligible Nigerian citizens, including those in custody, as long as their rights remain constitutionally protected.

Education, Feature, National

WAEC 2025 Result Glitch: A Technical Flaw or a Deeper Educational Crisis?

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The Historica Nigeria Editorial Review The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is once again under the spotlight not for record-breaking performance, but for what many Nigerians have described as a crisis of confidence following the release of the 2025 WASSCE results. Earlier this week, WAEC announced that it was reviewing the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates, citing “technical issues” discovered during an internal audit. This has led to temporary restriction of access to the result-checking portal, throwing many students, parents, and schools into confusion. Read Also: WAEC Releases 2025 WASSCE Results for School Candidates In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina, the examination body assured the public that the anomalies are being addressed, and candidates are advised to recheck their results after a 24-hour window. The technical glitch, WAEC noted, stemmed from an innovation it deployed to combat examination malpractice, that is the serialisation of question papers in subjects like Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics. While this intention may be laudable, it raises serious questions about the preparedness and technical capacity of WAEC to implement such changes without affecting the integrity of the outcome. This is particularly troubling because it comes at a time when public trust in Nigeria’s major examination bodies is steadily eroding. This year’s results already triggered significant concern even before the glitch was publicly acknowledged. Report says that only 38 per cent of candidates earned credit passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics, the minimum requirement for entry into Nigerian tertiary institutions. This represents the worst performance in over a decade, harking back to 2014 when the pass rate stood at a dismal 29.27 per cent. From 2020 to 2024, WAEC results showed some improvement, 65 per cent in 2020, 81 per cent in 2021, 76 per cent in 2022, and 72 per cent last year. The sharp drop in 2025 not only demands scrutiny but now risks being undermined further by the uncertainty caused by these technical hitches. It is important to note that WAEC is not alone in this. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) faced similar backlash earlier this year after it admitted that technical failures distorted some candidates’ UTME scores. These recurring glitches raise a bigger issue on whether our examination bodies are keeping pace with the digital tools they are adopting, or if they are compromising students’ futures in the name of innovation. The matter at hand is not just about numbers or software bugs. It touches on the credibility of Nigeria’s education assessment systems and the long-term impact on students whose academic progression depends heavily on these examinations. WAEC has apologized and promised transparency and urgency in resolving the situation, but apologies must now be followed by action. Going forward, robust technical systems must be in place before implementing any reforms. The future of over 1.5 million candidates should never be toyed with due to preventable glitches. This incident should serve as a wake-up call not just for WAEC, but for all stakeholders in Nigeria’s educational ecosystem. If our systems cannot deliver credible assessments, then the promise of education as a ladder to opportunity becomes a false one.

Kano, National, Politics

Unlike Others, Ganduje Completed All Projects Before His Exit

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By Umar Idris Shuaibu In an environment where uncompleted projects often serve as grim reminders of political discontinuity and abandoned public trust, the tenure of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former Governor of Kano State, stands out as a model of consistency and dedication. He is one of the few Nigerian governors who not only completed nearly all projects he initiated during his two terms in office, but also ensured the completion of several critical projects inherited from past administrations. Ganduje’s governance approach has been widely lauded for its emphasis on continuity, public interest, and results. Unlike many politicians who allow important state projects to rot in the name of rivalry or opposition politics, he chose a different path, one defined by statesmanship. While some politicians, especially those in opposition, are often accused of either initiating projects with no real intention of completing them or deliberately stalling important ones for political optics, Ganduje took the view that government is a continuum and that taxpayers’ money must never be wasted under any guise. His refusal to play petty politics with state infrastructure earned him praise across the political divide. Related: Why Kano APC Backs Ganduje, Declares Him ‘Undisputed Leader’ of the Party From road construction, urban renewal, and educational infrastructure to healthcare expansion and rural electrification, Ganduje’s government took stock of existing projects and moved many of them to completion. One notable example was the completion of key flyover bridges and road interchanges in Kano metropolis, some of which were started by previous administrations. The Ganduje government not only finished them but enhanced their scope to accommodate growing urban demands. His achievements extended into sectors like education, where he inherited the Girl-Child Education Project and School Feeding Programme and transformed them into more sustainable, well-funded efforts. In healthcare, he upgraded facilities, completed diagnostic centers, and expanded health access across the 44 local governments in the state. These were not new dreams but unfinished ones that had been left in political limbo. During his time in office, Ganduje ensured that every project had a clear implementation plan, budget alignment, and performance tracking mechanism. His administration provided regular updates on progress, a rare practice among Nigerian state governments, thereby reinforcing public confidence in governance. Read Also: Rurum, Kano Governorship Candidate, Visits Ganduje in London as APC Strategizes for 2027 As he exited office in 2023, Ganduje left behind a state with fewer abandoned projects and a more structured governance system. Unlike his contemporaries who leave successor governments with dozens of incomplete plans, his administration offered a smoother takeoff point for whoever came next. For the people of Kano, Ganduje’s tenure is remembered not just for what was started, but for what was completed. In a political culture where many start projects for mere ribbon-cutting or propaganda, he focused on delivery and long-term public value. His leadership now serves as a yardstick, and many believe that future leaders, whether from the ruling party or opposition must take a cue from the Ganduje doctrine of “start to finish.” The legacy he left behind sends a strong message, projects are not for praise-singing or scorecard, they are for the people and they must be completed.

National, News, Religious

NAHCON Sets Tentative 2026 Hajj Fare at N8.5 Million

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a tentative fare of N8.5 million for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This was disclosed in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publication at NAHCON. According to the statement, the announcement followed a post-Hajj review meeting involving Chairmen and Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, held to evaluate the 2025 Hajj operations and plan ahead. Read Also: Meet Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, NERC Chairman Usara explained that the proposed fare remains provisional, pending the conclusion of final negotiations on all service contracts related to the pilgrimage. The Commission said it aims to provide transparency and early information to allow intending pilgrims and stakeholders ample time for planning.

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