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Kano approves ₦9.8bn for roads, flood control, others

The Kano State Government has approved over ₦9.8 billion for the execution of various road, flood control, and renovation projects across the state. The approval was made during the 33rd meeting of the State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, the State Commissioner
Kano approves ₦9.8bn for roads, flood control, others

The Kano State Government has approved over ₦9.8 billion for the execution of various road, flood control, and renovation projects across the state.

The approval was made during the 33rd meeting of the State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Speaking while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, said the projects were part of the government’s effort to improve infrastructure and the living conditions of residents.

Among the approved projects, Wayya said, is the installation of solar-powered streetlights at Kwankwasiyya City, which will cost ₦339,644,836.05, and the construction of hydraulic structures along the Kwanar Durba–Fammar–Konau–Kure Road in Kibiya Local Government Area (Phase II) at ₦207,174,230.95.

He also disclosed that ₦277,452,289.48 was approved for renovation and construction works at the Audu Bako Secretariat (Phase II), while ₦393,334,675.71 was set aside for general renovation works at the State Ministry of Works.

Similarly, the commissioner said the council approved ₦219,951,530.82 for the construction of a dwarf fence and entrance gate at a plot adjacent to Gidan Fiat, Naibawa, Zaria Road, and ₦2,633,028,973.31 for the construction of the Dambatta–Gwarabjawa Road in Dambatta Local Government Area.

According to him, ₦810,824,310.98 was also approved for the installation of road studs on selected roads within Kano Metropolis, while ₦388,517,336.52 was earmarked for flood control works at Baban Gwari Roundabout along Katsina Road.

“Additionally, the sum of ₦185,430,198.66 was approved for maintenance works along Karaye–Rogo Road (Damagari Phase II), and ₦2,471,436,590.12 for the supply and installation of 4-way intersection traffic lights across major roads in Kano State,” Waiya said.

He added that ₦135,324,750.00 was approved for the supply and installation of all-in-one solar-powered streetlights at Ado Bayero Square, New Road, Sabon Gari, and surrounding areas.

Waiya further revealed that the total approvals by the council amounted to over ₦19 billion, covering projects in various sectors including Works and Infrastructure, Education, Health, Water Resources, and Renewable Energy.

“This government remains focused on transparency, accountability, and improving the quality of life for the people of Kano State,” the commissioner stated.

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Trump’s new love for Christians plot to destroy Nigeria – Mahdi Shehu

Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised United States President, Donald Trump over his recent threat to launch military action in Nigeria under the guise of protecting Christians. In a post shared on X on Sunday night, Shehu described Trump as a war monger and accused America of hypocrisy in matters of religion, morality, human
Trump’s new love for Christians plot to destroy Nigeria – Mahdi Shehu

Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised United States President, Donald Trump over his recent threat to launch military action in Nigeria under the guise of protecting Christians.

In a post shared on X on Sunday night, Shehu described Trump as a war monger and accused America of hypocrisy in matters of religion, morality, human rights, and democracy.

He said Trump’s claim of defending persecuted Christians in Nigeria was nothing but faith pretence and hypocrisy.

“There is no better pretender about religion, morality, equality, human rights, justice and democracy than America, and now along with its blood-thirsty Hollywood actor, Trump,” Shehu wrote.

He added that the U.S. has failed to deal with its own internal problems but constantly interferes  in the affairs of other nations.

“With a series of terror attacks and daily killings of its citizens, America is unable to alert its own people but has the effrontery to create a false sense of concern for others,” he said.

Shehu accused America of promoting instability across the world, recalling that from 1945 to date, the U.S. has directly or through funded and armed proxies killed millions of Christians of all sects and denominations not in Jesus’ name but under selfish and sadistic motives.

He said America exports a different brand of democracy to Africa and pretends to care about human rights while supporting monarchies elsewhere because crude oil is sweet and arms sales are profitable.

Shehu further alleged that America gives safe haven to stolen funds from weaker nations but continues to blame them for poor development.

The activist warned that Trump’s so-called defense of Christians could cause religious tension and conflict in Nigeria.

“In the process of killing Islamic terrorists in Nigeria, American drones and war planes will end up targeting Islamic clerics, Muslim-dominated settlements, mosques, and madrasas,” he said.

According to him, the true goal of America’s new love for Christians is to destabilize Nigeria, install puppets, and exploit the country’s natural resources.

“The whole aim of America’s ‘new love for Christians’ is to create war in Nigeria, destroy it as a potential regional power, install stooges, rule by proxy, and extract endless raw materials for their satisfaction,” Shehu stated.

He likened America’s actions to its role in other conflict-ridden countries such as Guatemala, Nicaragua, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iran.

“When one recalls these countries, one cannot stop seeing America as the Devil Incarnate,” Shehu wrote.

He accompanied the post with a picture of President Trump in court, alleging that he was docked for inciting criminal violence and undermining democracy in the U.S.

He ended his post with the words, “The devil is a liar.”

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Mass employment of youths only strategy to diffuse tension in communities – Methodist Bishop

The Methodist Bishop of Item Diocese, Abia State, Rt. Rev. Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo has advised the Federal government and governors in the country to urgently activate employment mechanisms that will address the rising unemployment among youths. Nkulo, who said this on Sunday in Umuahia, noted that gainful employment of youths would address issues of banditry,
Mass employment of youths only strategy to diffuse tension in communities – Methodist Bishop

The Methodist Bishop of Item Diocese, Abia State, Rt. Rev. Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo has advised the Federal government and governors in the country to urgently activate employment mechanisms that will address the rising unemployment among youths.

Nkulo, who said this on Sunday in Umuahia, noted that gainful employment of youths would address issues of banditry, unknown gunmen and kidnappings ravaging Nigerian communities.

Bishop Nkulo spoke at the Vision Africa Radio talent show 2025 in Umuahia.

He said that the tension created around the country by insecurity would be diffused if the attention of Nigeria’s teeming youth population is channelled to the right activities.

He expressed concern about the level of economic hardship that poor Nigerians are passing through, blaming the situation on selfishness and aggrandizement among the leaders at various levels.

“Governance is not all about aggrandizement, the populace need to be employed and that should be done urgently to diffuse tension around the country.

“Youths are easily attracted to restive and nefarious activities when they are not employed and that explains the issues of banditry, unknown gunmen and kidnapping”, said Bishop Nkulo.

Earlier in his speech, the President of Vision Africa, Archbishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha said that the yearly Icons radio talent show was designed to produce future leaders, create employment and build peace in Nigeria.

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Anambra guber: We’re fully ready for election – INEC Chair

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s total readiness for the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 8th November, 2025. The INEC Chair assured citizens and stakeholders of a peaceful, transparent, and credible process. Professor Amupitan gave the assurance during a high-level inspection visit to the
Anambra guber: We’re fully ready for election – INEC Chair

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s total readiness for the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 8th November, 2025.

The INEC Chair assured citizens and stakeholders of a peaceful, transparent, and credible process.

Professor Amupitan gave the assurance during a high-level inspection visit to the Commission’s state office in Awka, ahead of the Stakeholders’ Meeting coming up on Monday, 3rd November 2025.

“Our responsibility is to the people of this nation. We are fully prepared to deliver an election that is fair, credible, and reflective of the people’s will,” Prof. Amupitan stated.

He urged all stakeholders to work together in support of a seamless process.

The chairman also cautioned against what he described as “attempts by vested interests to discredit the process,” stressing that INEC remained focused and undeterred in the discharge of its constitutional mandate.

Providing an operational update, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Anambra State, Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, confirmed that all non-sensitive materials had been distributed to the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.

She further disclosed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, had been fully configured, tested, and adjudged ready for deployment.

“We have left nothing to chance. From the training of personnel to the deployment of materials, every necessary step has been taken to ensure a smooth, credible and technology-driven election,” Agwu stated

“Generators have also been deployed to ensure uninterrupted power supply at critical locations,” she added.

Both the INEC Chairman and the REC underscored the central role of collaboration with political parties, security agencies, civil society groups, and the media in guaranteeing the success of the election.

“We are committed to carrying every stakeholder along in this process. Transparency and partnership remain the bedrock of our credibility,” Prof. Amupitan added.

As part of the readiness review, the INEC Chairman, accompanied by National Commissioners — Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Professor Abdullahi Zuru, Mr. Sam Olumekun, Prof. Sami Adam, Dr. Baba Bila, and Prof. Sunday Aja — also visited INEC offices in Oyi and Awka South Local Government Areas to assess final preparations.

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Owa Obokun bans land grabbing activities in Ijesaland

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has issued a directive prohibiting the activities of individuals known as Omo Onile (land grabbers) who extort and harass people embarking on developmental projects across Ijesaland. The monarch made this declaration at Obokungbusi Hall, Ilesa, during the formal inauguration of the Ijesa Development Fund, an initiative
Owa Obokun bans land grabbing activities in Ijesaland

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has issued a directive prohibiting the activities of individuals known as Omo Onile (land grabbers) who extort and harass people embarking on developmental projects across Ijesaland.

The monarch made this declaration at Obokungbusi Hall, Ilesa, during the formal inauguration of the Ijesa Development Fund, an initiative aimed at promoting infrastructural and social growth within the region.

Owa Haastrup expressed deep concern over the increasing menace of Omo Onile and their unlawful demands from land developers, stating that such acts discourage investment and retard progress.

He instructed all Ijesa sons and daughters to apprehend anyone caught engaging in the illegal practice and hand them over to the relevant authorities for prosecution.

He said, “The time has come to put an end to this disgraceful practice. Any person posing as Omo Onile to extort money or cause disruption to genuine developers must be stopped and made to face the law.”

The royal father emphasised that the development of Ijesaland remains his utmost priority, noting that peace and order were essential for the area’s economic growth and transformation.

He urged all Obas, Chiefs, and community leaders within Ijesaland to work collectively with him to restore the region’s lost glory and promote unity among the people.

“Development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of intimidation or lawlessness. I call on all traditional institutions to support this initiative and ensure that our communities remain safe and welcoming for investors,” he added.

The Owa reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that Ijesaland attains new heights of progress through collaboration, discipline, and adherence to the rule of law.

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Kajuru communities condemn fresh attack in Southern Kaduna

The Kauru Local Government Community Development Associations, CDAs, Forum, has strongly condemned the attack that occurred last Friday, in Damakasuwa community, Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, which led to the killing of seven people. A statement issued by Dr. Billy Ishaya Laah, chairman and Daniel Danau, spokesman said, “The attack, which resulted
Kajuru communities condemn fresh attack in Southern Kaduna

The Kauru Local Government Community Development Associations, CDAs, Forum, has strongly condemned the attack that occurred last Friday, in Damakasuwa community, Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, which led to the killing of seven people.

A statement issued by Dr. Billy Ishaya Laah, chairman and Daniel Danau, spokesman said, “The attack, which resulted in the death of seven people and injury to one, is a disturbing reminder of the insecurity that has plagued our communities.”

The forum noted with dismay that the attack occurred despite the presence of security agencies, including the military and Mobile Police (MOPOL), in the area, saying that it raises serious concern and questions about the effectiveness of the security measures and the need for a more robust response to these threats.

They noted that the attack has caused fear and panic among residents, urging the people to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book, while praying for those injured.

According to the statement, “The people of Kauru Local Government Area are known for their peaceful coexistence, and it is disheartening to see our communities being torn apart by these senseless acts of violence.

“We appeal to the Kaduna State Government and security operatives to intensify patrols and surveillance to prevent further attacks.”

The statement also called on the government to take concrete actions to address the root causes of the insecurity in the area, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to basic amenities.

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