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Kebbi Politician Commends Governor Nasir Idris’ Achievements, Urges Opponents to Play Politics with Decorum

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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:

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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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MAAUN Clarifies Status of Former Visiting Lecturer, Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Sexual Harassment

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The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has clarified that Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe, a lecturer from North West University, Kano, is no longer affiliated with the institution, following the expiration of his one-year appointment as a Visiting Lecturer in May 2026. The university said the clarification became necessary in response to reports circulating on social media linking him to the institution.

In a statement issued by the university management, MAAUN explained that Dr. Gwadabe’s appointment ended in May 2026 and was not renewed. According to the statement, he is therefore no longer a member of the university’s academic staff and should not be described as such in media reports or public discussions.

The university stated that Visiting Lecturers are employed on one-year contracts, with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance, institutional requirements, and management approval. It added that Dr. Gwadabe’s contract was not renewed at the end of its tenure, noting that the same decision applied to a number of other Visiting Lecturers whose appointments also expired.

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Reaffirming its stance on misconduct, the management said MAAUN maintains a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation. According to the statement, the policy is regularly communicated to members of the university community as part of efforts to promote a safe learning environment.

The university further disclosed that its Founder has introduced a ₦5 million reward for any female student who reports and provides credible evidence of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving any lecturer or staff member through the university’s established reporting channels. The management said the initiative demonstrates the institution’s commitment to addressing allegations of misconduct and protecting students.

MAAUN also rejected what it described as inaccurate claims circulating in connection with the matter. According to the management, reports alleging that a student was delayed for two years are false, noting that the university only recently graduated its first set of students.

The institution also dismissed claims that a postgraduate student was among the alleged victims. The management explained that MAAUN has not yet commenced postgraduate programmes, making such assertions factually incorrect.

The university urged members of the public and media organisations to verify information before publication and to refrain from referring to Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe as a current member of staff, stressing that his association with the institution ended when his appointment expired in May 2026.

The management reiterated that MAAUN remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and academic excellence while continuing to enforce policies aimed at ensuring the welfare and safety of students and staff.If you’d like, I can also rewrite this in a more newspaper-style format suitable for publication in Nigerian dailies, complete with a headline, byline, and dateline.

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CSOs Warn of Economic Hardship as CBN Revokes 46 Microfinance Bank Licences Nationwide

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A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed deep concern over the revocation of the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that the decision could worsen financial exclusion, weaken grassroots economic activities and inflict hardship on millions of Nigerians, particularly in Kano State.

The concern was contained in a joint statement signed by Comrade Bashir Shehu, Executive Director of the African Centre for Civil Rights, Social Justice and Good Governance (Convener), and Hajiya Lami Adamu Garba, Executive Director of the Centre for Women Development Initiative, Katsina (Co-Convener), on behalf of a coalition of eight civil society organisations.

The coalition noted that Kano State was among the worst affected by the licence revocation, with 13 of the affected microfinance banks located in the state out of the 46 licences withdrawn nationwide.

According to the statement, Kano previously had about 40 licensed microfinance banks, meaning that nearly one-third of the state’s microfinance institutions have now lost their operating licences.

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The organisations observed that the affected banks play a critical role in providing financial services to low-income earners, petty traders, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), women, farmers and rural communities that are often excluded from conventional banking services.

They warned that the closures could lead to increased financial exclusion, disruption of small businesses, loss of public confidence in the microfinance sector, reduced access to credit and savings facilities, and broader socio-economic challenges in communities that rely heavily on microfinance institutions.

While acknowledging the CBN’s statutory responsibility to regulate the financial sector and ensure compliance with banking standards, the coalition stressed that regulatory actions should be implemented in a manner that also protects depositors, preserves public confidence and promotes financial inclusion.

The groups urged the CBN to review the decision where possible and work with relevant stakeholders to minimise the impact on affected communities. They also called on the Kano State Government, members of the National Assembly and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to ensure that depositors’ funds are protected and that viable microfinance institutions receive the necessary support to strengthen their operations.

The coalition further advocated improved financial literacy programmes, enhanced regulatory guidance and capacity-building initiatives for microfinance banks, arguing that preventive reforms and institutional support would yield better long-term outcomes than actions capable of widening the country’s financial inclusion gap.

The organisations maintained that protecting access to community-based financial services remains essential to economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development, urging all relevant authorities to take immediate steps to safeguard the interests of affected Nigerians.

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Is N100,000 Worth the Risk?’ Nigerians React to Soldiers’ Salary Increase

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July 9, 2026

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The Federal Government has approved a N51,000 monthly salary increase for Nigerian soldiers, raising their basic pay from N49,000 to N100,000, Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa announced during an appearance on News Central TV earlier today.

The disclosure, while intended to signal the administration’s commitment to improving welfare for military personnel, has instead ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media platforms, with many Nigerians questioning whether the increment adequately reflects the dangers and sacrifices inherent in military service.

“When you consider the operational environment our troops operate in, the compensation must match the risk,” one commenter, Victor, suggested, proposing that soldiers’ basic salary should fall between N400,000 and N500,000.

The announcement has drawn particular scrutiny from citizens who note the disparity between the pay hike and the perilous conditions facing troops engaged in counterinsurgency operations across the country’s northeastern and northwestern regions.

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Social media users were quick to voice their discontent, with many questioning the scale of the increment.

“I don’t understand, the 100k is for feeding allowance or what?” asked Chinyere, reflecting widespread confusion about the nature of the increase.

Another commenter, Celestine, remarked with apparent sarcasm: “This must be in dollars.”

Niyoo David offered a more measured observation: “To them na achievement oo” — a comment suggesting the government views the increase as a significant accomplishment even as critics deem it insufficient.

Titilope highlighted the inherent contradiction: “So 100k is big money for the job with the highest risk?”

Some commenters, including Ahmad Abubakar and Yusuf Auwal, drew a direct connection between compensation and security outcomes, with both stating: “Now we know the meaning of Insecurity and its components” and “This is exactly the meaning of Insecurity,” respectively — remarks that appear to suggest inadequate pay contributes to the nation’s security challenges.

Despite the announcement, Gen. Musa acknowledged that the military remains underfunded relative to its operational requirements.

“The military is currently underfunded for it to meet its full operational needs,” the minister stated, without providing specific figures regarding the funding gap or detailing what additional resources would be required.

The admission raises questions about whether the salary increment, while representing a significant percentage increase of over 104 percent from the previous N49,000 base pay, will be sufficient to boost morale and recruitment in a force that has faced mounting casualties in ongoing counterterrorism campaigns.

The public discourse following the announcement has inevitably turned to the broader question of military compensation in Africa’s most populous nation, where insecurity remains a pressing concern across multiple regions.

As Nigerians continue to debate the adequacy of the N100,000 monthly salary, the question now being posed is: What is a fair wage for those who risk their lives in defence of the nation?

We ask our readers: How much do you believe a Nigerian soldier should be paid? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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