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Tinubu Rejigs Cabinet, Names Oyedele New Finance Minister

Tinubu Rejigs Cabinet, Names Oyedele New Finance Minister

APC releases schedule for 2027 elections, fixes cost nomination form

APC releases schedule for 2027 elections, fixes cost nomination form

BOOST Project, CoP Seek Legislative Action on Zero-Dose Children in Kano

BOOST Project, CoP Seek Legislative Action on Zero-Dose Children in Kano

Tinubu Extends Wudil Police Academy to Ogun, Releases ₦15bn Take-Off Fund

Tinubu Extends Wudil Police Academy to Ogun, Releases ₦15bn Take-Off Fund

Supreme Court Adjourns Kano Emirate Suit to April 2027

Supreme Court Adjourns Kano Emirate Suit to April 2027

KSP Partners JOSTUM to Offer PGD Courses in Management, Social Sciences

KSP Partners JOSTUM to Offer PGD Courses in Management, Social Sciences

How Abba Kabir Yusuf is Positioning Kano as the Commercial and Industrial Capital of Northern Nigeria

How Abba Kabir Yusuf is Positioning Kano as the Commercial and Industrial Capital of Northern Nigeria

Kano at the Heart of Nigeria’s Innovation Revolution: Why Sub-National Resource Mapping Matters Now

Kano at the Heart of Nigeria’s Innovation Revolution: Why Sub-National Resource Mapping Matters Now

First Lady in Kano: What Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Tells Us About Abuja’s Commitment to Kano’s Industrial Future

First Lady in Kano: What Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Tells Us About Abuja’s Commitment to Kano’s Industrial Future

Kano’s Strategic Turn: Federal Partnership Begins to Yield Tangible Gains

Kano’s Strategic Turn: Federal Partnership Begins to Yield Tangible Gains

2026

National, News, Religious

Sultanate Council Announces Date for Sha’aban Moon Sighting

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The Sultanate Council has directed Muslims across Nigeria to begin the sighting of the new moon of Sha’aban 1447 AH on Monday, January 19, 2026, ahead of the 2026 Ramadan season. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, and made available to journalists on Sunday. According to the statement, Monday corresponds with the 29th day of Rajab 1447 AH, which makes it the appropriate date for observing the crescent moon that will signal the commencement of the Islamic month of Sha’aban. “The Advisory Committee wishes to inform the Muslim Ummah that the search for the new moon of Sha’aban 1447 AH should commence on Monday, January 19, 2026,” the statement said. Read Also: Islamic Month of Rajab Holds Spiritual Significance but No Exclusive Worship, Says Kano Cleric It explained that the exercise aligns with Islamic tradition and lunar calendar requirements. Muslims across the country were urged to actively participate in the moon sighting and promptly report any credible sightings to the nearest District or Village Head for onward transmission to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). The committee described the exercise as a religious obligation that requires sincerity and diligence, while also praying for divine guidance and a successful sighting. “May Allah guide us and grant us success in fulfilling this important religious duty,” the statement added.

Feature, Kano, National

Domestic Violence: A Threat to Human Survival

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By Ibrahim Ishaq Rano “From broken homes to broken lives: how neglect, fear, and weak justice systems fuel violence” In recent times, few realities have unsettled our collective conscience as deeply as the rising tide of violence claiming innocent lives across our communities. Men, women, and even children are being killed without warning sometimes out of hatred, sometimes out of greed, and often for reasons that defy basic human sense. What is most alarming, however, is not only the brutality itself, but how quickly it is becoming normal absorbed into everyday conversations as though human life has lost its sacred value. As this grim pattern intensifies, it becomes imperative to confront uncomfortable truths. Violence, especially within homes and close communities, does not emerge overnight. It is nurtured by neglect, fear, silence, and weak systems of accountability. To understand where we are, we must examine both the roots of the problem and the paths toward meaningful solutions. A Hausa proverb warns that “Idan Ɓera da sata, Daddawa da wari” (When a Rat steals locust beans, the stench will expose it.) Yet, as a society, we often pretend not to notice the stench. Citizens hesitate to speak out, institutions delay decisive action, and fear restrains communities from challenging wrongdoing. This climate emboldens perpetrators, who operate with the confidence that justice will be slow, selective, or entirely absent. In such an environment, violence thrives. Recent events in Kano painfully illustrate this reality. On January 17, 2026, residents of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters awoke to one of the most horrifying crimes in recent memory, the brutal murder of Fatima Abubakar and her six children inside their home. Reports indicated that even an infant was not spared. Read Also: Police Arrest Three Over Gruesome Murder of Kano Housewife, Six Children From MAKAFI to AWAKAI: The Display of Blind Politics and Political Idolatry The Power of Innuendo: Inside Dan’uwa Rano’s “Letter of Malam Imalu” and the Role of Subtle Truth in Journalism Following public outrage, the Kano State Police Command confirmed the arrest of suspects connected to the crime and assured the public that investigations were ongoing to ensure that justice is served without compromise. While these arrests offered a measure of reassurance, the tragedy remains a stark reminder that the home once regarded as a sanctuary has become a site of grave danger. Another disturbing case occurred on May 6, 2025, when 18-year-old Saudat Jibril was arrested in Farawa Quarters for allegedly killing her husband. Law enforcement swiftly intervened, and the suspect was charged accordingly. The incident exposed how unresolved domestic conflict can escalate into fatal violence when support systems fail. Similarly, on September 25, 2025, a dispute over food in Kofar Dawanau, Dala Local Government Area, reportedly led to the killing of two elderly grandparents by their grandson. Investigations suggested possible drug influence, once again highlighting how poverty, substance abuse, and family breakdown intersect to produce tragic outcomes. “When violence becomes normal inside the home, society itself is already under siege.” Government authorities often emphasize arrest figures and investigations, and indeed, law enforcement in Kano has recorded thousands of arrests linked to violent and related crimes. However, policing alone cannot resolve a problem that is deeply social. Justice delayed or inconsistently applied only reinforces the perception that violence carries little consequence. Beyond government action lies a responsibility we rarely confront honestly: the role of the family. Many parents bring children into the world without the capacity, financial, moral, or emotional to raise them responsibly. When children grow up without proper guidance, education, discipline, or care, society eventually pays the price. A child neglected at home may become a danger on the streets. This is a bitter truth we often avoid, but one that must be acknowledged if meaningful change is to occur. Ending domestic and community violence therefore demands a multi-layered response. Government must strengthen justice systems, ensure swift and impartial punishment for offenders, and invest in preventive social services. Communities must reject the culture of silence that protects abusers. Religious leaders, educators, and traditional institutions must consistently reinforce the sanctity of human life. Parents, above all, must recognize that raising children responsibly is not optional but a duty with direct consequences for societal survival. Domestic violence is not merely a private matter; it is a public crisis and a direct threat to human survival. When brutality takes root in the home, it spreads outward, corroding social trust and undermining our shared humanity. If we truly desire peace, safety, and dignity, then confronting violence-without excuses or delay-must become a collective priority. ✍️ – Ibrahim Ishaq Rano Email – danuwarano@gmail.com

Crime, Kano, News

Police Arrest Three Over Gruesome Murder of Kano Housewife, Six Children

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects allegedly involved in the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The statement explained that the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended during a sting operation conducted between the night of January 17 and the early hours of January 18, 2026. Those arrested were identified as Umar Auwalu, a 23-year-old resident of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, also known as Chebe, a 40-year-old from Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, popularly called Wawo, a 21-year-old from Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters, all in Kano. Read Also: Seven Feared Dead in Gruesome Kano Household Attack Prominent Kano Business Leader, Bature Abdulaziz, Passes Away Police Nab 25-Year-Old Drug Suspect, Five Others in Kano Preliminary investigation revealed that Umar Auwalu, alleged to be the leader of the syndicate, is a nephew to the deceased housewife. He reportedly confessed to masterminding the attack and admitted that the same group had carried out other violent crimes in the recent past, including the killing and burning of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters, Kano. Items recovered from the suspects include clothes stained with blood, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club locally known as gora, and a sum of money allegedly stolen from the crime scene, alongside other dangerous weapons. The police said investigation is ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices. The Kano State Police Command commended the officers involved in the operation and expressed appreciation to members of the public for their prayers, cooperation, and support, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to justice.

Kano, News

Prominent Kano Business Leader, Bature Abdulaziz, Passes Away

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Alhaji Bature Abdulaziz, a renowned businessman and respected community leader in Kano State, has passed away after a brief illness. He was 76 years old. Born in 1950 at Adakawa Quarters in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, the late Alhaji Abdulaziz rose to prominence as a key figure in Kano’s business and commercial community. He was widely known for his leadership roles across several traders’ associations and business groups within and beyond the state. He gained notable recognition through his leadership of the Kantin Kwari Market Traders Association, where he consistently advocated for the rights and welfare of traders, while contributing significantly to the growth and organisation of commercial activities in Kano. Until his death, Alhaji Abdulaziz remained active in community affairs, business advocacy, and public discourse, earning him widespread respect among traders, elders, and stakeholders across Northern Nigeria. Read Also: Seven Feared Dead in Gruesome Kano Household Attack Confirming the death to ‘The Historica Nigeria’, one of his sons, Ismail Abdulaziz, said the late businessman passed away after a short illness, noting that the family remains grateful for his life and contributions to society. “My father, Alhaji Bature Abdulaziz, passed away after a brief illness. We are deeply saddened by his loss, but thankful for the impact he made on his community,” he said. According to the family, funeral prayers will be held on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at his residence in ‘Yankaba Quarters, Kano.

Abuja, National, News

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Signing Major Trade Deal with UAE

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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, during which Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates formalised a major trade agreement. The President’s return was confirmed on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi trip.’ Tinubu had left the country on Sunday, December 28, 2025, travelling first to Paris to conclude the remaining part of his annual leave before heading to Abu Dhabi. He attended the annual sustainability summit, which took place between January 11 and 15. This marked the second consecutive year the President participated in the event, having also attended the 2025 edition. Read Also: The Ganduje Equation: How Kano’s Power Map Leaves Governor Yusuf with Few Options Tinubu Says Nigeria to Generate Up to $3bn Yearly From Carbon Market Dr. Ganduje’s Political School and the Rise of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure at 48 On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties between both countries. The agreement provides duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products entering the UAE market and is designed to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and investment, enhance technology transfer, and broaden collaboration across strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, signed the agreement on behalf of the country, while UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, signed for the Emirates. President Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing ceremony. Speaking after the agreement was concluded, Oduwole said it would offer Nigerian exporters improved access to international markets. She explained that Nigerian companies would be permitted to establish offices and subsidiaries in the UAE, adding that business owners could stay in the country for up to 90 days within a 12-month period. Addressing participants at the summit, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria plans to mobilise up to $30bn annually in climate and green industrial finance to speed up energy transition reforms and widen electricity access across the country. He revealed that the Climate Investment Platform would raise $500m for climate-resilient infrastructure, while the National Climate Change Fund is targeting a $2bn capitalisation. The President also announced plans for a joint Nigeria-UAE Investopia summit scheduled to hold in Lagos in February. The event is expected to convene investors, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to examine investment opportunities in Nigeria. The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual global forum organised by the UAE to advance conversations around sustainability, climate action, and energy transition. The 2026 edition, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” focused on the integration required to drive sustainable transitions across finance, technology, energy, and human capital.

Kano, News

Seven Feared Dead in Gruesome Kano Household Attack

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Tragedy struck Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano on Saturday as a woman and her six children were brutally murdered in their residence, sparking shock and grief across the community. The Kano State Police Command confirmed that it received a distress call at about 12:10 p.m. on Friday reporting a violent attack at the home of Haruna Bashir. Upon arrival, security operatives discovered the lifeless bodies of Fatima Abubakar, aged 35, and her six children. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the victims were attacked with dangerous weapons, sustaining fatal injuries. Read Also: Police Nab 25-Year-Old Drug Suspect, Five Others in Kano In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation. A team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Lawal Isah Mani, was deployed to the scene, while another investigative team headed by ACP Wada Jarma has commenced detailed inquiries to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and apprehend those responsible. The police assured residents that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure justice is served and to prevent a recurrence of such heinous acts.

Feature, Kano, Politics

The Ganduje Equation: How Kano’s Power Map Leaves Governor Yusuf with Few Options

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By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In the complex and often unforgiving terrain of Kano politics, power does not merely change hands; it is negotiated, structured, and sustained through deeply rooted political networks. At the centre of this structure remains one figure whose relevance has endured beyond office, party shifts, and electoral cycles is the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairperson of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf grapples with the uncertainties surrounding his reported plan to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the APC, the unfolding drama has exposed a fundamental reality that Kano’s political machinery still largely responds to Ganduje’s architecture of influence. Any attempt to bypass this reality has historically proven costly. Governor Yusuf’s alleged demands ranging from an automatic 2027 gubernatorial ticket to control over federal appointments have reportedly met firm resistance within the APC. This resistance is not merely procedural; it is structural. The APC in Kano is not a vacuum waiting to be occupied. It is a carefully layered organisation shaped over years by Ganduje’s leadership, political investments, and institutional loyalty. Ganduje’s enduring relevance is rooted in more than incumbency or past titles. As governor, he built a political ecosystem that fused grassroots mobilisation, party discipline, and strategic federal alignment. His transition from Government House to national party leadership only expanded that influence, giving him a rare blend of local legitimacy and national leverage. Read Also: Dr. Ganduje’s Political School and the Rise of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure at 48 Ganduje Rallies Kano APC Members for Strategic E-Registration Push Group Backs Adamu Abdu Fanda for Kano Deputy Governorship, Cites Experience, Competence For Governor Yusuf, the dilemma is therefore not simply about changing party platforms; it is about navigating an existing power order. Unlike other governors who defected quietly or negotiated entry without preconditions, Yusuf is operating in a state where political memory is long and structures are not easily dismantled. Crucially, Ganduje represents stability to the APC hierarchy, a bridge between Kano’s political past and its future within the ruling party. His relationship with key national actors, combined with his firm grip on the Kano APC structure, positions him as both gatekeeper and guarantor. Any defection that does not pass through this prism is likely to remain stalled. The presence of strong APC aspirants, notably Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, further complicates Yusuf’s calculations. Yet even within these internal dynamics, Ganduje’s role as balancer and consensus-builder remains pivotal. He is one of the few figures with the authority to manage ambition without fracturing the party. Beyond partisan considerations, Ganduje’s political philosophy has consistently emphasised order, institutional process, and gradual consolidation. This is precisely why APC leaders have resisted demands perceived as transactional or exceptional. The party’s insistence on primaries is not hostility; it is continuity and a principle Ganduje himself institutionalised. For Governor Yusuf, the most realistic pathway forward lies not in confrontation or conditional bargaining, but in strategic accommodation. Succumbing, in this context, does not imply political surrender; it implies political wisdom, recognising the limits of leverage and the value of alignment. History offers a sobering lesson in Kano politics, that those who swim against the dominant current rarely reach shore intact. Ganduje has outlasted administrations, redefined party loyalty, and remained relevant across political seasons because he understands this current better than most. As Kano approaches another defining electoral cycle, the question is no longer whether Ganduje remains relevant, because that has been answered by events themselves. The real question is whether Governor Yusuf will read the political map accurately and choose collaboration over collision. In Kano politics, structures matter more than sentiments, and alliances matter more than declarations. On this score, Ganduje remains the axis around which stability revolves, a reality that Governor Yusuf may yet be compelled to acknowledge, as events continue to unfold and political actors recalibrate their positions, a fact observers say the unfolding scenario has once again reiterated.

Education, Kano, News

ABCOAD Unveils Journal, Bids Farewell to Provost

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The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), Kano State, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, held a send-forth ceremony, formally unveiled the ABCOAD Sci-Tech Journal, and conducted a handover ceremony in honour of its outgoing Provost, Professor M. A. Wailare, who concluded a successful eight-year tenure. The event, attended by members of management, staff, students, and invited guests, also featured the formal transfer of leadership to the Deputy Provost, Dr. Hassan Ibrahim, marking a smooth and orderly transition in the College’s administration. In separate remarks, speakers described Professor Wailare’s tenure as a defining era in the institution’s history, crediting him with restoring peace and stability on campus and steering the College through sustained academic, infrastructural, and institutional growth. Throughout his time in office, the College recorded no major crisis, protest, or disruption, an achievement that fostered unity, confidence, and a renewed sense of belonging among staff and students. A major milestone of the administration was the expansion of the College’s academic scope with the establishment of 15 new departments, including Fisheries Technology, Horticultural Technology, Agribusiness Management, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Science and Management Technology, and Networking and Cloud Computing, among others. Speakers noted that this development positioned ABCOAD as a multi-disciplinary institution aligned with emerging global trends in science, technology, and agriculture. Read Also: 300-Year-Old Kano Farming Settlement Faces Extinction Over Sand Mining Dr. Ganduje’s Political School and the Rise of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure at 48 Kano Govt Strengthens Digital Journalism Through Ethics-Focused Media Retreat Professor Wailare was also commended for strengthening transparency and accountability through the introduction of a cashless financial policy in 2018, as well as for establishing key directorates such as Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, Guidance and Counselling, and Research and Development. Under his leadership, the College deepened community and international engagement, notably through collaboration with Wageningen University in the Netherlands under the Seed for Change programme, which boosted horticultural development. Annual Farmers’ Field Days, tree-planting campaigns, and the distribution of improved seedlings further reinforced the institution’s impact on neighbouring communities. In the area of regulation and quality assurance, ABCOAD successfully hosted multiple NBTE accreditation exercises in 2018, 2022, and twice in 2025, alongside achieving SIWES and full institutional accreditation in 2025. The introduction of free education at the ABCOAD Staff School for children from disadvantaged neighbouring communities was also cited as part of the administration’s social responsibility drive. Infrastructure and ICT development featured prominently during the tenure, including the renovation of classrooms, laboratories, hostels, offices, vehicles, and tractors, as well as the rehabilitation of the College clinic. The institution also benefited from ICT interventions such as the establishment of an NCC E-Learning Centre, the donation of laptops and tablets, the modernization of the e-library, the launch of the official website, and the upgrade of the ICT Centre to host JAMB CBT examinations over several years. Agricultural innovation was strengthened through the introduction of high-yielding cassava varieties in collaboration with IITA and ATASP, the restoration of 33 hectares of farmland, the establishment of commercial seedling production, and the fabrication of prototype agricultural machinery. Hundreds of youths and women were trained under programmes supported by the World Bank, KSADP, TVET, and the French-sponsored WATEA initiative. Other milestones recorded during the period include the construction of a Leather Enterprises Innovation Centre and a Water Treatment Plant, the adoption of renewable energy solutions through solar installations, perimeter fencing and general renovation of the College by the Kano State Government in 2025, and national recognition with the 2025 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Award (Tertiary Category). As part of staff welfare and administrative efficiency, Professor Wailare introduced free daily shuttle bus services, provided at no cost, for management staff, Heads of Departments, and Directors commuting from Kano to Dambatta. During the handover ceremony, Professor Wailare received several awards and gifts from various departments and units in recognition of his exceptional leadership and for providing staff with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the institution. Presenters noted that the gesture reflected widespread appreciation for his inclusive and empowering leadership style. Related: Governor Namadi Commends Dr. Gwaram’s Appointment, Reaffirms Commitment to Kirikasamma College Takeoff Food Waivers Threaten Northern Agriculture, Says Wali Nigerian Navy Launches High-Tech Agricultural Initiative to Boost Food Security Professor Wailare also led efforts to reposition the institution for the future, initiating processes for its transformation into the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, and actively participating in legislative engagements aimed at upgrading the College to a Federal University of Agriculture. In his farewell remarks, Professor Wailare expressed gratitude to the management, staff, and students for their cooperation and support, noting that collective commitment was central to the achievements recorded. He urged the College community to sustain unity, discipline, and dedication, while wishing the institution continued growth and success. Furthermore, Professor Wailare commended the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for the support and educational development initiatives implemented to advance the College, emphasizing that such assistance has greatly contributed to strengthening teaching, research, and the overall development of the institution. The ceremony concluded with the formal unveiling of the ABCOAD Sci-Tech Journal, described by stakeholders as a landmark platform for advancing research, innovation, and scholarly engagement within and beyond the College.

Jigawa, Kano, News

Retreat: BUK Professor Advocates Ethical, Inclusive Digital Journalism

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A Professor of Mass Communication at Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nura Ibrahim, has urged online journalists to prioritise responsible engagement and respect for privacy in the discharge of their professional duties. Prof. Ibrahim made the call while presenting a paper at a two-day retreat organised for members of the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), held in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. The retreat, sponsored by the Kano State Government through the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, brought together online journalists to strengthen their professional capacity under the theme, “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Responsible Online Engagement.” Speaking during his presentation, the professor from the Department of Information and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication, Bayero University Kano, stressed the need for balance in reportage and cautioned journalists against the use of inflammatory language. Read Also: 300-Year-Old Kano Farming Settlement Faces Extinction Over Sand Mining Kano Govt Strengthens Digital Journalism Through Ethics-Focused Media Retreat Banks, Fintechs to Begin 7.5% VAT Deduction on Electronic Service Charges Monday He also urged practitioners to promote inclusivity, uphold cultural and religious sensitivity, avoid incitement, and ensure proper verification of facts before publication. According to him, correcting errors promptly and updating content where necessary are essential to maintaining public trust. Prof. Ibrahim further encouraged online journalists to actively combat misinformation by explaining issues accurately, providing credible sources, and avoiding the spread of rumours. He also advised the adoption of language optimisation tools alongside responsible search engine optimisation (SEO) practices to enhance credibility and reach without compromising ethical standards.

National, News

Religious Undertones in Govts $9m Image Laundering Scandal, Says ADC

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of a $9m contract for lobbying services in the US, calling it “scandalous” and “a reflection of misplaced priorities”. The party says the move shows the government’s focus on polishing its image abroad rather than addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship. “The Tinubu administration is more concerned with its international image than the plight of Nigerians,” ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, said. Read Also: Dr. Ganduje’s Political School and the Rise of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure at 48 Banks, Fintechs to Begin 7.5% VAT Deduction on Electronic Service Charges Monday FG Unveils New ASUU Deal, Promises Better Pay, Stability The ADC argues the money could be better spent on protecting lives and easing citizen suffering, especially with thousands killed by insecurity and millions struggling to afford basics. The party also criticizes the government’s attempt to frame the lobbying effort around “Christian protection”, warning it could worsen sectarian tensions.

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