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_Pushes Cross-Border Listings, Sector Investment, and Dangote Refinery IPO_ By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, was in Abu Dhabi this week where he forged strategic alliances with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, to attract institutional capital into African markets.At a joint meeting with ADX leadership, Dr. Kwairanga focused talks on…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The Motors Dealers Association of Kaduna State, MODAK, under the leadership of Alhaji Aminu Ibrahim Dankakalo, has called on members across the state to strictly comply with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu’s directive on vehicle identification and road security. Following a meeting with the Kaduna State Police Command, the association issued a…

-Party Must Clean House to Match Grassroots Expectations By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa It is no longer news that Hon. Isah Mohammed Ashiru has emerged as the Kaduna State ADC governorship candidate. The real news now is whether he can deliver the change Kaduna’s electorate is demanding.Indications show the Jafaru Sani-led campaign team will only succeed if it avoids the “all-timers” accused of…

By P. Micheal Why do kidnappers succeed in collecting ransom from their victims? Based on my job, I learnt something special this week from Security Agents in Mali that we went on a rescue mission together. I don’t know if the Nigerian Security Agencies are in collaboration with kidnappers to take ransom and share together, if not no kidnapper can succeed in taking any ransom where security…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Some children and youths in communities across northern Nigeria are increasingly burning used tyres to extract steel cables for sale. The dangerous practice, now a survival strategy at informal waste dumps, is raising serious health and environmental alarms.A survey by Comrade Ibrahim Yakubu, Head of Communication and Strategy at African Climate Reporters, shows that…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The election of Hon. Haruna S. Adiya as Sokoto State APC Chairman has sent strong ripples through opposition parties. His emergence is already reshaping political calculations ahead of 2027. Two factors explain the impact: heritage and character. As a prince of the Sokoto Sultanate Council, Hon. Adiya commands deep traditional respect that transcends party lines. The…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Despite current security challenges posed by bandits, Sokoto State remains one of the most peaceful cities in Nigeria. Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto is working to make insecurity a thing of the past, and under his steady leadership the state is gradually regaining its place of prominence.His focus on sound economic policies is already bringing visible change and…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has commended Starlink for donating specialized communication equipment to the National Emergency Management Agency [NEMA], describing the partnership as a game-changer for disaster response in the country.Receiving a delegation from NEMA and SpaceX’s technical team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, the VP…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Command Secondary School Shagari stands as one of the lasting legacies of the present Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa. In just 6 years since its establishment, the school has built a reputation for academic excellence and a disciplined learning environment. Most of its students are already showing talent in academics, sports, and other…

Daga Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Dantakarar Gwaman a karkashin innuwar Jam’iyyar ADC na Jihar Sakkwato, Alhaji Manir Muhammad Dan Iya ya nemi Musulmi a duniya da su yi amfani da bukukuwan Sallah Babba wajen gabatar da addu’a domin samun zaman lafiya da ci gaba mai dorewa tare da fahimtar juna, domin samun saukin rayuwa.Alhaji Manir wanda ke rike da sarautar Walin Sakkwato yana wannan kira ne a…

Daga Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Dantakarar Gwaman a karkashin innuwar Jam’iyyar ADC na Jihar Sakkwato, Alhaji Manir Muhammad Dan Iya ya nemi Musulmi a duniya da su yi amfani da bukukuwan Sallah Babba wajen gabatar da addu’a domin samun zaman lafiya da ci gaba mai dorewa tare da fahimtar juna, domin samun saukin rayuwa.Alhaji Manir wanda ke rike da sarautar Walin Sakkwato yana wannan kira ne a…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The African Democratic Congress [ADC] Governorship Candidate in Sokoto State, Alhaji Mannir Muhammad Dan Iya, has urged Muslims worldwide to use the Sallah period to pray for peaceful coexistence and a credible, violence-free 2027 general election.Speaking during a Sallah homage at his Sokoto residence, where thousands of supporters from across the state trooped in, the…

* Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya: The Reform-Minded Leader Sokoto Can Trust*Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya is a politician of rare combination — hard work, generosity, humility, and deep grassroots connection. He is a true son of the Sokoto Caliphate, from the noble house of Mallam Isah Mai Kware, the last son of Sheikh Usman bin Fodio. In recognition of his unmatched generosity and service to the…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The persistent blackout affecting parts of Kaduna State is rooted in a problem that predates the current administration. According to reliable sources within the power sector, dilapidated and neglected 11KV feeders left unchecked for over 20 years are the primary cause of the current power failure.Businesses across Shaba Ward, Enugu Road, Governor’s Road, and Kurmin…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa The First Lady of Kaduna South Local Government, Ms. Salma Abu Rayyan, has been officially recognised as a Nutrition Champion in Kaduna State for her leadership in advancing maternal and child health at the community level.The recognition was conferred by a joint delegation from the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission, the Federal Ministry of Health, and Civil…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim is not a new name in Nigeria’s political landscape. A grassroots mobiliser and strategist, he played a key role in the 2015 presidential campaign under the Buhari Support Organisation, where his ideas and outreach contributed to a historic victory. Today, he is emerging as a frontrunner for the Kaduna State governorship ticket under the Nigeria…

By Bello Ahmadu Alkammawa Hon. Hassan Bala Abubakar III has become a household name not only in Sokoto North/South Federal Constituency, but across Sokoto State and beyond. He is widely regarded as a true ambassador of the Sokoto Caliphate, known for his generosity, industry, and commitment to building lasting legacies.Since 1999, the people of Sokoto North and South had not experienced the kind…