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NSCI Hails Musa, Matawalle Over Capture of Notorious Bandit Leader, Bako Wurgi
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has commended the Minister of…
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Local Theater and Road Shows Drive Vaccination Success in Giwa
GIWA , KADUNA – In a move to boost immunization rates, the Journalists Initiative on …
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CISLAC Tax Law Controversy: A Test for Nigeria's Democratic Institutions
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), …
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Unlawful Detention: Northern Coalition Warns of Nationwide Protests Over Malami's Arrest
The Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Groups (NCSPG) has condemned the continued…
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Arewa Group Reaffirms Solidarity with Matawalle, Condemns Politically Motivated Calls for His Removal
The Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace (AJIP) has declared its unwavering support for th…
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Northwest States Pledge Collaboration to Deepen Open Governance at OGP Regional Meeting Following the welcome address by the Commissioner of Kaduna State, the inaugural Open Government Partnership (OGP) Northwest Network Inception Meeting proceeded with strong messages of solidarity and commitment from participating states and non-state actors, signaling a unified regional drive toward transparent and people-centered governance. Kano: Renewed Political Will and Strategic Leadership Musaddiq Kabir Adam, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kano State Governor on Open Government Partnership, highlighted Kano's significant steps to deepen its open government systems. He noted that Kano has been part of the OGP process since 2012. Despite the current administration being early in its life, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has demonstrated a clear commitment to the OGP framework by revitalizing long-standing structures and appointing key actors to drive the agenda. Adam stressed that recent governmental actions reflect a renewed determination to reinvigorate reforms through collaboration and strategic leadership. He cited the administration's political will as evident in its efforts to strengthen disclosures, improve procurement transparency, and enhance citizen engagement—all crucial for deepening accountability. Kebbi: Citizen Involvement Key to Development Speaking for Kebbi State, Ibrahim Ngaski, the Co-Chair for Non-State Actors in the OGP, emphasized that open government thrives only when both the state and citizens work together to shape development priorities. Ngaski explained that Kebbi has made meaningful progress because citizens are increasingly involved in government programs, especially during the budget preparation process. He noted that a state budget becomes complete only when communities contribute to the design and implementation of projects that affect them. He added that as development efforts aim to reach the grassroots, governments must continue to create spaces where citizens engage freely and offer inputs that strengthen governance outcomes. Unified Resolve for a New Phase Stakeholders at the meeting expressed optimism that the Northwest region is entering a new phase of reforms driven by integrity, innovation, and people-centered decision-making. They unanimously agreed that deeper collaboration across states will accelerate the implementation of open government policies and deliver tangible benefits to citizens. The meeting closed with a unified resolve to sustain partnerships, strengthen civic participation, and ensure that transparency becomes a defining pillar of governance across the Northwest and beyond.
The Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission today hosted the inaugural Open Gove…
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Security Challenges: Shinkafi Questions Matawalle's Fitness call for Office scrap
A prominent citizen, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed…
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Nigerian Creators Shine as AB Con 2025 Drives African Board Game Revolution
Nigeria has reached a major milestone in the growth of indigenous board games, markin…
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NAN Alerts Tinubu To Alleged Smear Campaign Against Matawalle
The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to inte…
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Kaduna's Streets Get a Clean Makeover as Govt Launches Sanitation Drive
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The streets of Kaduna are buzzing with energy as reside…
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