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We are missing the irony of people whose kids are luxuriating in private schools, some of them exclusively elite, attacking Malam Nasir El-Rufai's audacity to redeem public primary schools in Kaduna State. There are occasions we should cite economic conditions in protesting an unpopular policy aimed at redeeming a long-endured horror, but that sentiment doesn't apply to the education of our children, the generation we wish to be better than us, to be better educated at least. El-Rufai may be notoriously divisive, many times arrogant for a leader in a democratic space, but this weeding of semi-literate teachers is long overdue, and it's one of the rare moments I agree with his style. A compromise in the education of our children should never ever be a subject of advocacy, never be tolerated. Primary schools should've been the most important aspect of any efforts to develop and sustain useful human capitals, and so it should be both of high quality and, importantly,

We are missing the irony of people whose kids are luxuriating in private schools, some of them exclusively elite, attacking Malam Nasir El-Rufai's audacity to redeem public primary schools in Kaduna State. There are occasions we should cite economic conditions in protesting an unpopular policy aimed at redeeming a long-endured horror, but that sentiment doesn't apply to the education of our children, the generation we wish to be better than us, to be better educated at least. El-Rufai may be notoriously divisive, many times arrogant for a leader in a democratic space, but this weeding of semi-literate teachers is long overdue, and it's one of the rare moments I agree with his style. A compromise in the education of our children should never ever be a subject of advocacy, never be tolerated. Primary schools should've been the most important aspect of any efforts to develop and sustain useful human capitals, and so it should be both of high quality and, importantly,

We are missing the irony of people whose kids are luxuriating in private schools, some of them exclusively elite, attacking Malam Nasir El-Rufai's audacity to redeem public primary schools in Kaduna State. There are occasions we should cite economic conditions in protesting an unpopular policy aimed at redeeming a long-endured horror, but that sentiment doesn't apply to the education of our children, the generation we wish to be better than us, to be better educated at least. El-Rufai may be notoriously divisive, many times arrogant for a leader in a democratic space, but this weeding of semi-literate teachers is long overdue, and it's one of the rare moments I agree with his style. A compromise in the education of our children should never ever be a subject of advocacy, never be tolerated. Primary schools should've been the most important aspect of any efforts to develop and sustain useful human capitals, and so it should be both of high quality and, importantly,

By the minute, the objectives of the Katsinawa conveners of the Kaduna "APC AQIDA" summit is being given a much clearer perspective than the glib allegation of non performance placed on the doorsteps of Governor Aminu Bello Masari which the group earlier gave as their objective for the Kaduna 'strange bed fellows' summit. The sustained follow-up attacks on President Buhari and Governor Masari by leading members of the group; attacks mostly laced with purpose built albeit, poorly concocted innuendos, insinuations and unfair fabrications when viewed critically, were simply meant to create disharmony and generate negative perception against President Buhari and his close allies to sway political sympathy from them and possibly achieve power by dubious rather than pure democratic means. I intend to highlight one of such efforts recently released to the public via the Blueprint print media. It was a paper written Dr. Usman Bugaje and delivered by one Dr. Yima Sen, desc

Deep within me, I weep not for any other thing but for the fact that, Elders from the "Akida" faction are behaving very badly, and as well the use of a vuvuzela tone by one member of the Akida faction. Whom at his age should leave a life worthy of emulation, serve as role model to we the up coming generation but am afraid at this point in time, the level of sycophancy is unbearable as he is fighting the will God. They need help and prayers. All these people with their own selfish interests, but not offering any suggestion to support the government to deliver good infrastructure and services to transform the state. Politics of vendetta against individuals especially, Gov. Masari and the Mamman Daura's is more important to them than the unity of our people. Everyone who's still in the (APC) and from Katsina State who have the love of the State and that of Gov. Masari at heart should be able to open his eyes to reality than embarking on sycophancy. This selfish/s

Much as I find it reasonable to expect and ignore absurdities or even outright nonsensicalness, it's important to address a rather outlandish article making rounds on the internet. Titled "The Aminu Masari, Dahiru Mangal Political Coup Against Buhari", the article, written by a pseudo-Muhammad Galadanchi was the highest display of insensitivity to logic and common sense on one hand and the worst display of political desperation on the other. From the first paragraph of the lengthy albeit, directionless piece, it was obvious the objective of the writer was to create a problem where non exist. In the same manner "Galadanchi" (or whoever was behind the mask) strived to sell conjecture as facts, let me strive unravel the conjectural thesis of the masked writer for the benefit of the gullible who may fall for the flowery grammar and verbal acrobatics adopted by him/her with specific intention of hiding the dearth of substance evidently clear in the piece. In th

There is crisis brewing in the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), as the former Managing Director, Engr. Peter Egeotomegbe Ewesor, whose 4 years tenure expired on 10th September 2017, has refused to hand over to the most senior officer, Engr. Ali, as directed by the Permanent Secrerarny, Mr. Edozien. Ewesor has insructed his Secretary to lock up his office, and not allow the Acting M.D. access to official records in her possession, without his consent. Furthermore, he has insructed his Secretary to delete all soft copies of official government records in her computer, and also directed his Special Assistants, Engr. William Meteh, and Enamosah not to relinquish government files with them. To date, Ewesor and his aides have not deemed it necessary to return official vehicles in their possessions. And has repeatedly boasted of his return as M.D. to NEMSA. He has carried on disrespecting the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Mr. Edosien. It is believed

"It is with total  submission to the Will of Allah (SWT) and deep sense of loss that I received the sad news of the death of Engineer Muhammadu Kanti Bello today in the morning. "The death of Engineer Kanti, as he was fondly referred, is a big loss not only to his family or Katsina State but to Nigeria as a whole in view of his tremendous conribution, both as a renown engineer and a sound politician, to the development of Nugeria. "A renown engineer, under whose leadership as pioneer General Manager, Katsina Steel Rolling Company (KSRC) peaked as the leading steel rolling company in Nigeria, late Kanti has also left indelible marks on the nation's political map. "As a two-term Senator of the Federal Republic, Engineer Kanti had made Katsina, the North and Nigeria in general proud by his robust and eloquent contributions on many germane issues in debates on the floor of the Senate. "A highly patriotic Nigerian, he was very passionate about Katsina

The Katsina State Government, under the able leadership of His Excellency Rt Honourable Aminu Bello Masari has so far settled N512,386,750.17 (Five Hundred and Twelve Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Naira, Seventeen Kobo only) out of the over N1,024,773,500.34 left unpaid on foreign scholarship by the previous administration. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education Professor Badamasi Lawal Charanchi in his office while debunking mischievous insinuations that the Governor Masari led administration has cancelled all foreign scholarship programs initiated by the previous administration. He further stated that the payment is in respect of all fees and allowances up to the year 2018, while the balance will be paid in the same year. He added that the state government deserves commendation for achieving this feat at a time when other states have cancelled the scholarship programs and withdrew students fro

Earlier today, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, the Executive Governor of Katsina State received a celebratory rally at the Government House organized to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari, by Eng. Muntari Malumfashi in conjunction with the APC branch of Katsina State. The rally was accompanied by the APC Band which comprised Rarara, Baban chinedu and other groups of singers. The Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Almighty Allah for healing our dear President and returning him back to Nigeria safely. He also thanked Nigerians for their patience, prayers and all the vigils made for the recovery of the President. The Governor declared that although ill-wishers have been spreading false news about the condition of the President, his recovery and return are a testimony that only Allah has the absolute control over who lives or dies. To this effect, he made reference to the famous singer, Rarara, who was also there at the event, in his recent song made to celebrate the retur

As Nigerians jubilate over the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria after a successful medical trip to the UK,  Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has congratulated and commended Nigerians for their steadfastness in prayers and moral support to the President while he was away. Above all, the Governor thanked God for bringing the President back to Nigeria hale and hearty, saying that God has answered the prayers of Nigerians and friends of Nigerians across the globe by healing and returning President Buhari home in better health. Governor Masari was "particularly thankful to and appreciative of Katsina State citizens, Muslim and Christians alike, for never relenting in their prayers, in Mosques and Churches, for the quick recovery of the President and his safe return to Nigeria". The Governor disclosed that a week ago he had spoken with the President and the President had requested him to express his sincere appreciation to Nigerians for

    What are we waiting for the king is on his feet again flying home against their wish let the durbar startto display the horses in their costumes to the beatings of tambourines and the sound of trumpets clearing the foul air to welcome him back  as he arrives in his new robes sewn by hale and hearts.

Reading a very subjective opinion published by Daily Nigeria which debated the electoral chances of some states (one of which was Katsina State) come 2019, I had to conclude that either the opinion was entirely that of the author or the account of Daily Nigeria must have been hacked and compromised. Known for being analytical and factually persuasive, the mentioned analysis was nowhere near what normally comes from the incisive Daily Nigeria. It doesn't make sense for one to allocate valuable time disputing imaginative opinion formed largely by surfing through the social media or listening to physical agents of hearsay. The author of the rather unscientific analysis under review should have been a little less officious and more pragmatic than an average social media 'analyst'. There's nothing embarrassing in the Mashi/Dutsi by-election unless one look at it from the perspective of the "Jackboot style" of the PDP which makes a ruling party a default winn

From the Desk of Abubakar Barde Presidential Hopeful NYCN. 12th August, 2017 Today marks the International Youth Day on the United Nations' Calendar. Despite everyday being a Youth Day, I believe there is hardly any theme through the years that fits Nigeria's impending issues as that of 2017 "Youth Building Peace". Nigeria's peace and unity have been strained by different ideologies, agitation and events; all of which  either youths champion or are influenced to do so. Whatever the case, nothing good or bad can see the light of day in any nation if it does not have the backing of the youths. It is on this backdrop, that I implore us to withdraw all our support to any movement or ideology that is bent on tearing this nation apart. It is no coincidence that the not too young to run bill has been passed into law, it is an indication that time has come for us to lead as we have been following. With youths building peace, the future is in better hands. Build t

Charity they say begins at home and Gov Masari has taken every step in the right direction to ensure that every part of the state benefits from “Restoration Agenda” projects and timely interventions when necessary. Gov Masari, the Executive Gov. Katsina State has exemplifies the modern day Nigerian Governor on the account of his stewardship and contribution towards the feats recorded under his Administration so far. Gov. Masari has redefined Governance In fulfillment of his mandate to serve his people through a vibrant Leadership backed by results, Gov. Masari did this in just 1year 11months in office 1. Renovation of over 1000 schools across the state. 2. Gwangwan Ultra modern market 3. 15,000 metric tons of fertilizer to be distributed to farmers in two weeks to come. 4. Upgrade of the Old General Hospitals which include, Katsina, Daura, funtua And Kankia. And a lot more. Gov Masari CFR, as a trailblazer whose offic