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Media Access Vital for Empowering Rural Fulani Women – FUDECO Chairman

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The Kano State chapter of the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), in collaboration with the National Commission for Nomadic Education, has hosted a stakeholder engagement focused on strengthening media access for rural Fulani women. The event, held in Kano, was themed “Consolidating the Outcomes of the IDRC-SPARC GES Research Findings on the Media Empowerment of Pastoralist Women in Kano State.”

In his opening remarks, the Kano State Chairman of FUDECO, Abdullahi Isa, emphasized the critical role of media in shaping societies. He noted that the media serves as a mirror of the society, providing moral and cultural reflections through both mainstream and traditional platforms. He quoted scholars and leaders such as Kofi Anan former UN secretary General and a former U.S. President to support his claim that media is now as vital as air and blood in contemporary life.

Abdullahi Isa pointed out the stark media access disparity between urban and rural Fulani communities. He stressed that Fulani women in remote areas are often left behind in the information flow. “Just recently, a Fulani man asked a question that showed how much media access is missing in our rural areas,” he said, adding that through radio, many people learn values, school requirements, and critical information that prevent societal ills.

He further stated that their research examined how rural pastoralists are using or failing to use media tools to educate themselves, particularly women who, in many cases, have limited exposure.

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Presenting the detailed research findings, Maryam Nuhu Bayero of FUDECO revealed that over the past five years, the organization has worked with stakeholders in states like Taraba and Kaduna on issues including land tenure and media literacy. According to her, research in select communities, encompassing around 35,000 residents across clusters of 15 settlements, showed that these areas maintain seasonal migration patterns with minimal security threats.

She explained that there findings in Dawakin Kudu Local Government in Kano women in the communities are economically active, with about 74% owning domestic animals such as poultry and goats. However, she noted that men retain control over these resources. Only 30% of women own land, and even then, their control is limited. Bayero said that domestic responsibilities dominate women’s roles and that their access to formal education remains extremely restricted. “Empowerment for these women is often defined as the ability to be economically independent through small-scale businesses or vocational training,” she said.

Dr. Muhammad Sale of the Department of Nigerian Languages at Bayero University Kano spoke as a resource person at the event. He reiterated the need for improved communication between the Fulani people and media practitioners. “There is a huge gap between the media and what is happening in our communities,” he said. “We want to be able to provide accurate information to media houses without censorship, and for media professionals to understand our context.”

Also speaking the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sunusi II represented by the Bunun Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ahmad Sadiq, who is also the District Head of Rijiyar Lemo, urged greater unity and mutual respect within communities. He lamented the erosion of traditional values, noting that people no longer inform community leaders when they enter or settle in a community. “We must return to our roots, be our neighbours’ keepers, and ensure that societal norms are upheld,” he said.

The engagement concluded with a unified call for improved access to media for rural Fulani women, greater collaboration between media outlets and pastoralist communities, and sustained efforts to empower women through education, economic participation, and cultural recognition.

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ADC Rising: Salga hails influx of political heavyweights as a turning point for justice

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Ambassador Abdulrahman Mai Nasara Salga, a prominent ADC leader from Dala, Kano, has welcomed the influx of influential politicians into the party, describing it as a sign of ADC’s growing acceptance.

Salga, who contested for the federal legislature in Dala during the 2023 general election, says the party’s progress is heartening, having worked tirelessly to promote ADC’s agenda and position it as a viable alternative for good governance.

He highlights the entry of Kwankwasiyya leader Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, and APC’s 2025 gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, among others, as major boosts that are transforming ADC into a formidable opposition force.

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Salga believes these developments signal a shift towards justice and better leadership in Kano and Nigeria. He urges party leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Kwankwaso, to unite for success in 2027.

The ADC leader pledges continued efforts to promote the party’s ideals, expressing optimism for a brighter future with these influential additions.

 

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BREAKING: INEC Removes David Mark-Led NWC from Portal, Updates Records Amid ADC Leadership Crisis

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally updated its official portal to reflect changes in the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling the commission’s recognition of the leadership dispute within the party.

The commission confirmed that the removal of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark followed a detailed review of a recent Court of Appeal judgment and an ongoing suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

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According to INEC, the decision comes after receiving conflicting legal representations from the two factions vying for control of the party. One faction, loyal to Nafiu Bala Gombe, urged the commission to enforce the appellate court’s ruling, which includes withdrawing recognition from the Mark-led NWC. The other faction, aligned with Mr. Mark, advised INEC against recognizing Mr. Gombe as acting national chairman, citing the pending legal proceedings.

The leadership crisis traces back to July 2025, when the ADC’s former leadership resigned, paving the way for a new executive committee headed by Mr. Mark. Mr. Gombe, a former vice-national chairman, has challenged this transition, arguing that the party’s constitution mandates his ascension to the leadership role.

In a ruling delivered on March 12, 2026, the Court of Appeal dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by Mr. Mark. The court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum—the state of affairs before the crisis—pending the resolution of the substantive suit at the Federal High Court.

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JUST IN: El-Rufai Detained as Bail Ruling Adjourned to April 14

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Wednesday took former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.

El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission when DSS operatives bundled him into a waiting vehicle and drove him away, reportedly heading to Abuja.

A heavy DSS presence around the court before the hearing had fuelled speculation that the former governor might be taken into custody.

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Security sources said vehicles had been strategically positioned around the court prior to proceedings.

El-Rufai had arrived at the court at about 9:05 a.m. in a Hilux van, drawing attention from security personnel and observers.

Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, lead defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), confirmed that the court had fixed April 14 for ruling on the bail application.

“The bail application was argued and responded to, and the ruling has been fixed for April 14.

“We look forward to that day. We are hopeful. We have put our arguments before the court, and this is a court of justice.

“We await the decision of the court,” he added.

He also noted that the defence team is prepared for a related case scheduled for April 10 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing it as “a separate matter.”

“That is a separate matter. As lawyers, we are ready. We have filed all necessary processes and will be in court. That is the DSS matter,” he said.

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