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Kebbi Politician Commends Governor Nasir Idris’ Achievements, Urges Opponents to Play Politics with Decorum
A Kebbi politician and head of Kebbi residents living in Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Musa Jega, has commended the robust achievements recorded by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State since he assumed office over two years ago.
Ahmad Musa Jega made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.
He listed the achievements as follows:
101 Selected Projects / Pro-Active Policies of His Excellency Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu)
1. Koko Dabai Road – N87,000,000,000 – Ongoing
2. Yauri Township Roads with drainages – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
3. Argungu Dualisation with Drainages and Solar Street Light – N5,600,000,000 – Ongoing
4. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Tripolization, Dualisation, Renovation and Street Light – N12,500,000,000 – Completed
5. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Solar Street Light – N2,000,000,000 – Completed
6. Badariya Kola Junction Township Roads – N2,100,000,000 – Ongoing
7. Completion of School of Nursing and Midwifery Ambursa – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
8. Fuel dump at Ambursa airport – N450,000,000 – Completed
9. Airport to Ambursa Road Asphalt – N1,000,000,000 – 60% Completion
10. Birnin Kebbi Mega School – 60% Completion
11. Yauri Mega School – 60% Completion
12. Argungu Mega School – 80% Completion
13. Zuru Mega School – Ongoing
14. Completion and Upgrading of Kebbi State Ultra Modern Secretariat with the furniture – N18,000,000,000 – Completed
15. 2024 Hajj Operation Sponsoring and Welfare to pilgrims – N3,000,000,000 – Completed
29. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,750,000,000 – Completed
30. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,200,000,000 – Ongoing
31. Financial support to various organizations across the state (NBA, NFA, Market Association, Nigerian Legion, ANAN, ICAN, etc.) – N1,800,000,000 – Completed
32. Kaura Cares disbursement of financial support to youth and women about 65,000 each – N6,500,000,000 – Completed
33. Upgrading, Renovation, Modification and Construction of 316 Mosques Across the State under Ministry of Religious Affairs – N3,600,000,000 – Completed
34. Provision of solar light to 125 district headquarters central mosques – N312,000,000 – Completed
35. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Gwandu Palace – Completed
36. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Argungu Palace – Completed
37. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Yauri Palace – Completed
38. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Zuru Palace – Completed
39. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Gwandu – N350,000,000 – Completed
40. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Argungu – N350,000,000 – Completed
47. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 350 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2024 – N16,800,000,000 – Completed
48. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 400 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2025 – N19,200,000,000 – Completed
49. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2024 to peasant farmers across the state about 400 trailers – N10,800,000,000 – Completed
50. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2025 to peasant farmers across the state about 450 trailers – N12,150,000,000 – Completed
51. Procurement and distribution of farming implements (e.g. power tillers, sprayers, water pump machines, pesticide and insecticide) – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
52. Provision of solar pumping machine and CNG pumping machine held at Suru Town in a Programme called KADAGE 2024 – N2,500,000,000 – Completed
53. Provision of 1000 brand new motorcycles to vigilante – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
54. Purchase and distribution of 21 Hilux brand new to Local Government – N2,100,000,000 – Completed
55. Purchase and distribution of 21 brand new Toyota Hiace Bus 18-Seater to 21 Local Governments – N1,900,000,000 – Completed
44. Mass wedding for 600 couples first batch 2024 with provision of furniture’s and cash donation – N800,000,000 – Completed
45. Completion and Upgrading of Veterinary Hospital with modern equipment – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
46. Upgrading and promotion of our cultural heritage (Gwandu Emirate Cultural and International Horse Racing, Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, Uhola at Zuru and Rigata at Yauri) – N2,700,000,000 – Completed
47. Upgrading of Ministry of Justice with modern equipment and access to internet/E-journal library – Completed
48. Upgrading of Ministry of Finance with modern equipment and access to internet facility – Completed
49. Upgrading of Ministry of Solid Minerals with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
50. Upgrading of Ministry of Religious Affairs with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
51. Upgrading of Ministry of Transport with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
52. Establishment of Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction – Completed
53. Establishment of Ministry of Rural Electrification – Completed
54. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2023 – Completed
70. Dualisation 3.5 km road with drainage and solar light – N3,500,000,000 – Ongoing
71. Construction of 3 No. Bridges across the State under Ministry of Works – N3,700,000,000 – Completed
72. Upgrading and renovation of Kebbi State Printing Press – Ongoing
73. Establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy – Completed
74. Construction of 50 market stalls across the state through Fadama II – Completed
75. Construction of 100 modern VIP toilets across the state through Fadama II – Completed
76. Construction of 60 feeder roads across the state through Fadama III – Completed
77. Provision of 1000 motorcycles free through Fadama III – Completed
78. Employment of 500 extension workers monthly through KEDCO – Completed
79. Remodeling of Central Motor Park Birnin Kebbi – Completed
80. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Argungu with modern equipment – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
81. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Augie – Completed
82. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Arewa – Completed
83. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Bunza – Completed
84. Upgrading and renovation of Fati Lami Maternity Hospital – Completed
56. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2025 – Ongoing
57. Paying of WAEC to all students 2023 – Completed
58. Paying of WAEC to all students 2024 – Completed
59. Paying of WAEC to all students 2025 – Completed
60. Sponsoring of overseas students to study medicine, pharmacy and engineering about 250 yearly – Ongoing
61. Automatic employment to all our graduating Medical Students and Recruitment of Doctors with bridging of gap between Federal Government Doctors and State Government Doctors – Ongoing
62. Automatic employment to all our graduating Nursing/Midwifery Students – Ongoing
63. Observing of all state government casual staff into permanent employment – Completed
64. Sponsoring of National Qur’anic Recitation competition – Completed
65. Provision of 50 motorized boreholes across the state powered by solar – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
66. Construction of Dr. Nasir Idris Road at Makerar Gandu with Solar Light and Drainages – Completed
67. Construction of 12 New Modern Roundabouts at Birnin Kebbi Metropolis – Completed
85. Provision of sport wears to 21 LGA of Kebbi State – N500,000,000 – Completed
86. Recruitment of 2000 teachers – Completed
87. Increasing of secondary school feeding from 180m to 300m monthly – N2,700,000,000 per year – Ongoing yearly
88. Renovation of 303 Secondary Schools in Kebbi State through AGILE Programme – Completed
89. NANAS Foundation provides Medical Outreach/Financial Support to more than 5000 beneficiaries yearly – N800,000,000 – Completed
90. Nasara Initiative Foundation provides Financial Support, Education Support and Guidance and Counselling to general public yearly – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
91. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2023 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
92. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2024 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
93. Renovation and remodeling of government house/provision of furniture’s – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
94. Provision of brand new 65 Toyota Hilux to security agencies – N7,800,000,000 – Completed
95. SUBEB 2023 Project about 1360 classrooms renovated, provision of school furniture’s and learning materials – N6,800,000,000 – Completed
96. SUBEB 2024 Project about 180 primary and junior secondary schools constructed, renovated, and upgrading of junior secondary school to senior secondary school with the provision of motorized – N7,300,000,000 – Completed
97. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2023 – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
98. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2024 – N2,300,000,000 – Completed
99. Financial support to vulnerable and people with special needs – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
100. Operational vehicles to SUBEB – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
101. Construction of Ribah to Maga road – Completed
Jega further urged political opponents in Kebbi State to play politics with decorum, as Governor Nasir Idris is dedicated to making the state one of the citadels of development in the Northwest, Northern region, and Nigeria in general.
Ahmad Jega added that no governor in the Northwestern part of Nigeria has achieved as much as Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.
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RFI Tasks Media on Reporting Women, Children, and Minors
Radio France Internationale (RFI) has urged journalists to broaden their coverage to include issues affecting women, children, and minors, as part of its Hausa Service programme Rayuwata. The head of RFI Hausa Service, Joe Penny, made this call while addressing journalists in Kano during preparations for the upcoming Rayuwata event. Penny emphasized that the programme this year will spotlight personal stories shared by women and children, underscoring the importance of amplifying their voices.
According to Penny, RFI, headquartered in France with 17 language services, operates its Hausa Service from Lagos. He noted that the station has successfully reached millions of people through social media, particularly Facebook, where it boasts 2.3 million followers. He explained that the decision to host the event in Kano was deliberate, given the city’s role as a cultural and economic hub in northern Nigeria.
Penny further stated that RFI’s outlets have traditionally focused on politics and security-related attacks, but the organisation is now expanding coverage to other aspects of life. “Last year, we partnered on sports and signed a memorandum of understanding with Kano pillars football club . This year, we are focusing on women and children,” he said. He added that the programme will feature videos designed to spark conversations and highlight pressing social issues.
The Hausa Service head also revealed that the event will celebrate achievements in Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry. “We have a series on Kannywood where we interview actors. It provides a service beyond us and a larger one. This is the first time we are doing this event in Kano, and there are new ways of engaging our audience,” Penny explained.
He stressed that public feedback would be crucial in shaping the festival, which he described as being in the public interest.
Highlighting the programme’s history, Penny noted that Rayuwata has been running for five years, consistently focusing on children and minors. He reiterated that the initiative seeks to celebrate, encourage, and educate, while also drawing government attention to the needs of vulnerable groups.
On his part, veteran broadcaster and co-anchor of Rayuwata, Muhammad Musa Muhammad Inya, emphasized RFI’s global reach and its commitment to ensuring Kano is not left behind.
He disclosed that RFI will collaborate with five local radio stations this year to strengthen community engagement. “We are helping those that are not privileged, especially fatherless children. We come to educate the government on the importance of children and the less privileged,” Inya said.
The upcoming Rayuwata festival in Kano is expected to serve as a platform for dialogue, cultural celebration, and advocacy, reinforcing RFI’s mission to expand media coverage beyond politics and security to include the everyday realities of women, children, and minors.
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Ex-IG Alkali Withdraws from Yobe APC Governorship Race
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba (retd.), has withdrawn from the 2027 Yobe State governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Baba announced his withdrawal in a statement made available to Newsmen on Wednesday, saying the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and associates across the state and beyond.
The former police chief said the move was taken in the interest of party unity, stability and progress ahead of the APC governorship primaries.
He stated, “After due consultations and exhaustive meetings with the Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Kashim Shettima, the Executive Governors of Yobe and Borno states, elders and political associates, as well as some very critical stakeholders across the seventeen Local Government Areas, I have decided to withdraw my aspiration for the governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
Baba described the decision as a difficult but necessary sacrifice for the unity of the ruling party in Yobe State.
“The decision was not arrived at easily; it is voluntary but an obvious sacrifice we must make in the interest of party unity, stability and progress of our dear state,” he said.
He urged his supporters to remain calm and continue supporting the APC and whoever emerges as the party’s governorship candidate.
“Having made this decision, we urge our teeming supporters to remain calm, law-abiding and continue to support our great party, the APC, as well as the eventual gubernatorial candidate,” Baba added.
The retired IGP also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Yobe State despite stepping down from the race.
His withdrawal comes less than 24 hours after another APC governorship aspirant, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam, also exited the contest.
The remaining aspirants include Senator Ibrahim Muhammed Bomai, Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, Bashir Sheriff Machina and Kashim Musa Tumsah.
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Wike Throws Jab at Makinde, Says Alliance with APM Unknown to INEC
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the alliance between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as fraudulent.
“When I say people are fraudulent, they thought I was joking. And that’s the 419 we are talking about,” said Mr Wike during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Abuja on Thursday.
Mr Makinde earlier declared his interest to contest the 2027 presidency after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the APM to be its standard bearer.
“I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Excellency, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the governor stated.
According to the agreement, candidates of the Turaki-led PDP faction in Oyo State loyal to Mr Makinde who are contesting governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and state assembly seats are expected to run on the platform of the APM rather than the PDP in the 2027 elections.
However, Mr Wike said the alliance was unknown to the Independent National Electoral Commission and his faction of the PDP.
He added, “There’s no alliance between PDP and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) or any other political party, as the case may be. INEC also knows that there’s nothing called PDP-APM alliance.”
Noting that the ongoing political activities within the PDP, including the screening of aspirants, clearly showed that the party remained independent and had not entered into any coalition arrangement, the minister accused Mr Makinde of pursuing his personal presidential ambition through the APM platform.
“PDP has presented a presidential candidate and watch out who will be submitted to INEC and see whether there’s anything called PDP-APM.
“What you have is Seyi Makinde joining APM to be able to actualise his presidential ambition, which is already dead on arrival,” Mr Wike said.
The PDP has been embroiled in leadership crisis stirring yet to be resolved court cases.
RFI Tasks Media on Reporting Women, Children, and Minors
Ex-IG Alkali Withdraws from Yobe APC Governorship Race
Wike Throws Jab at Makinde, Says Alliance with APM Unknown to INEC
Gbajabiamila Narrates How He Almost Lost His Job as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
ECOWAS Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children from Streets
A Glimpse into the Politics of Distinguished Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, Marafan Sokoto
Kano North Must Not Get lt Wrong : Why Returning Senator Barau Jibrin CFR is a Strategic Imperative
Al-Istiqama University Secures Full Accreditation for 11 Academic Programmes
Beyond Politics: How the Kano State Government Is Turning Federal Partnership Into Tangible Economic Gains for Ordinary Citizens
First Lady in Kano: What Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Tells Us About Abuja’s Commitment to Kano’s Industrial Future
RFI Tasks Media on Reporting Women, Children, and Minors
Ex-IG Alkali Withdraws from Yobe APC Governorship Race
Wike Throws Jab at Makinde, Says Alliance with APM Unknown to INEC
Gbajabiamila Narrates How He Almost Lost His Job as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
ECOWAS Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children from Streets
A Glimpse into the Politics of Distinguished Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, Marafan Sokoto
Kano North Must Not Get lt Wrong : Why Returning Senator Barau Jibrin CFR is a Strategic Imperative
Al-Istiqama University Secures Full Accreditation for 11 Academic Programmes
Beyond Politics: How the Kano State Government Is Turning Federal Partnership Into Tangible Economic Gains for Ordinary Citizens
First Lady in Kano: What Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Tells Us About Abuja’s Commitment to Kano’s Industrial Future
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