Re-imagining The North: Liberty Symposium opens today

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Liberty Symposium opens

…As Northern leaders gather to chart new future Aminu Imam All roads lead to Abuja today, as policymakers, business leaders, media executives, academics, security experts and development stakeholders converge for the 2nd Liberty Symposium, a high-level gathering aimed at crafting a new development roadmap for Northern Nigeria. The symposium, convened by Liberty Media Group scheduled for today Tuesday, at the iconic Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, is expected to ignite critical conversations on governance, economic transformation, security, constitutional reforms and the strategic role of the media in shaping the region’s future.…

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Court orders ADC, 4 parties deregistered

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Court on parties deregistered

…Mark vows judgment will be overturned before 2027 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, a ruling that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment yesterday, directed INEC to remove the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) from its register, holding that they failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued…

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Court again adjourns el-Rufa’i corruption trial

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Court on el Rufa'i corruption trial

…As ex-Chief of Staff secures ₦200m bail The trial of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, over alleged corruption and abuse of office suffered another setback yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned proceedings due to the absence of two co-defendants standing trial alongside him. The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), centres on allegations of abuse of office, fraud and financial misconduct during el-Rufa’i’s tenure as governor. Prosecutors allege that public funds were released for projects that were either not…

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Troops rescue widow of Late Major-Gen. Rabe Abubakar

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Troops rescue widow

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, widow of the Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits shortly before the retired senior military officer died in captivity. According to military sources, the rescue operation was carried out in Tunga Village, where troops encountered the armed bandits holding her captive. During the exchange, the kidnappers reportedly shot Mrs. Abubakar before fleeing as soldiers advanced on their position. The troops immediately secured the area, rescued her and administered emergency first aid. Military authorities said Mrs.…

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Insecurity: 20 killed in fresh Kebbi attack

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Fresh Kebbi attack

Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation have emerged following the killing of at least 20 people in Fasken Rafi village, Arewa local government area of Kebbi State, during an attack by suspected Lakurawa insurgents.  The assault reportedly occurred on Sunday, and was described by residents as one of the most coordinated attacks on the community in recent times. The attack comes amid growing national anxiety over persistent killings, kidnappings, and banditry across several parts of the country. Kebbi State officials confirmed the incident, prompting the state government to dispatch…

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Bandits halt farming, demand new levies in Sokoto communities

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Bandits halt farming in Sokoto

Residents of at least 26 communities in Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto State have begun raising funds to pay fresh levies imposed by bandits, who have also suspended farming activities ahead of the rainy season. Sources said the armed groups issued a 3-day ultimatum, warning farmers to stay away from their farmlands until the demanded payments were made. The affected communities include Zululu, Gardi, Katsira, Garin Idi, Kafchi, RambaÉ—awa, Nasarawa and several others. A resident disclosed that the bandits threatened to kill or abduct anyone found farming during the…

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2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

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ADC declares Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones.  “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

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“Poverty, out-of-school children driving insecurity in the North” — NSGF

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NSGF on North's insecurity

Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has identified widespread poverty, youth unemployment and the growing number of out-of-school children as major factors fuelling insecurity across northern Nigeria. Speaking yesterday at the meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council held in Dutse, Jigawa State, Governor Yahaya said the region’s security challenges are deeply rooted in decades of underdevelopment and social deprivation. According to him, about 86 million people in Northern Nigeria, representing 65 per cent of the region’s population, are living…

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Kaduna And The Future Of Urban Transport

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Kaduna urban transport

Across the world, modern cities are increasingly embracing the concept of multimodal transportation systems, an integrated approach that combines buses, rail, non-motorised mobility and alternative energy transport into one coordinated urban network.  From London to Dubai, from Lagos to Kigali, city planners now understand that no single transport system can efficiently serve growing urban populations. Efficient cities depend on interconnected mobility systems that reduce congestion, improve productivity and enhance quality of life.  Kaduna is gradually positioning itself within this modern urban thinking. The administration of Governor Uba Sani is determined…

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IMF urges Nigeria to tax fuel, telecoms to boost revenue

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IMF urges Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria introduce taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services to raise government revenue, according to its 2026 Article IV Consultation report – even as Nigerians protest a worsening standard of living amid widespread insurgency. The IMF called for measures including raising the VAT rate, extending VAT to fuel, and introducing telecom excise duties, while cautioning that timing must account for rising poverty and food insecurity, and that cash transfer systems must first be in place. Both proposals face strong headwinds. A previous…

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