Kano govt sues ex-governor Ganduje, sons for ‘taking’ state’s stake in Dala dry port.

The Kano State Government has taken former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to court, accusing him, his two sons, and several associates of mismanaging public funds and unlawfully taking control of the state’s stake in a major project.

In a case filed before the Kano State High Court on October 13, 2025, the government is demanding the return of ₦4.49 billion allegedly misappropriated during Ganduje’s tenure as governor. The suit also seeks to recover the state’s 20 percent ownership share in Dala Inland Dry Port Limited a major logistics and trade project meant to boost Kano’s economy by serving as an import and export hub for northern Nigeria.

The defendants named in the suit include Ganduje himself; his sons, Umar Abdullahi Umar and Muhammad Abdullahi Umar; Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro, a former Special Adviser; Hassan Bello, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council; Adamu Aliyu Sanda, a legal practitioner; and Dala Inland Dry Port Limited.

According to court filings, the state government alleges that during Ganduje’s administration, public funds were diverted and state assets were transferred illegally to private individuals under the guise of investment partnerships. The government’s legal team claims that the 20 percent equity originally belonging to Kano in the Dala Inland Dry Port was “unlawfully and fraudulently” taken away, depriving the state of its rightful benefits in the project.
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The case is one of several investigations the current administration has launched into financial transactions that took place under the former governor. Since taking office, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has repeatedly accused his predecessor of corruption and financial misconduct, vowing to recover every kobo of public money allegedly stolen.

Nigerian Senate passes bill imposing life imprisonment for child defilement no option if fine.

In a landmark move to curb rising cases of sexual violence, lawmakers push for harsher penalties — as a Lagos court simultaneously hands life sentence to a man for raping a 7-year-old girl.

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The Nigerian Senate is currently trending after passing a tougher bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option of fine, in a bid to combat the alarming rise in child sexual abuse across the country.

The new amendment, which replaces the existing provisions of the Criminal Code Act and the Penal Code, was strongly championed by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), who insisted that offenders deserve nothing less than life imprisonment — and even hinted that capital punishment would have been more fitting.

Initially, the bill proposed a 20-year jail term for paedophiles. However, Senator Aliero called for a stiffer sentence, arguing that lenient laws have failed to deter offenders.

Under the new proposal Defilement of a minor now carries life imprisonment — without an option of fine. Rape now carries a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment. The law updates the Criminal Code Act (Section 218), which previously prescribed 13 years to life imprisonment, and Section 221, which allowed 2 years for unlawful carnal knowledge of minors. The Penal Code (Section 283), applicable in Northern Nigeria, which carried 14 years to life imprisonment or fine, will also be updated.

In Sharia-compliant states, penalties remain even more severe — extending to death or life imprisonment, depending on interpretation and local enforcement.

Coincidentally, on the same day as the Senate’s deliberation, a Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) Court in Oshodi, Lagos, sentenced a 25-year-old graphic designer to life imprisonment for raping a 7-year-old girl in 2020.

According to court records, the convict — a neighbour of the victim’s family in a “face-me-I-face-you” compound — repeatedly assaulted the minor when her parents were away, forcing himself on her in the kitchen and bathroom.
The judgement has been widely commended, though some Nigerians believe that life imprisonment is still not harsh enough, with growing calls for chemical castration or death penalty for child rapists.
Others are also urging lawmakers to criminalise false rape accusations, warning that misuse of the law could undermine justice for real victims.

This moves by the Nigerian Senate marks one of the strongest legislative actions yet in the fight against sexual violence and child exploitation.
If fully enacted and enforced, it could reshape how rape and child defilement cases are prosecuted nationwide — potentially closing loopholes that have long allowed offenders to escape justice.

Trump should move against Tinubu govt; Nigerian military stands by as Fulani herdsmen murder Christians: New York Post.

President Donald Trump has again been called upon to move against the Nigerian government as its military forces “simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt. The latest call was made by the New York Post.

The newspaper, in its editorial, charged the U.S. president to “act” and “call out the deadly persecution of Nigerian Christians”.

“Government forces do battle Boko Haram and other Islamist terror groups that brutally terrorise Christians and non-Christians in northern Nigeria, but they simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt,” the publication stated.

The editorial said “Team Trump should act on its own”, albeit Senator Ted Cruz’s push for a law that sanctions Nigerian officials who facilitate or permit jihadist attacks against Christians and other religious minorities. The publication noted that since 2009, the “persecution” of Christians has resulted in 18,000 churches destroyed, 50,000 Christians murdered, and five million more displaced.

“It’s not Washington’s job to right all the world’s wrongs, but Uncle Sam can at least condemn these ongoing atrocities,” said the newspaper.

Some U.S. lawmakers have condemned the killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as “genocide”. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the killings as such.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s government has continued to deny the claim.

“Let me also say this clearly, Nigeria is a proud, sovereign nation built on the faith and resilience of its people. Here, no faith is under siege, no community is excluded,” stated the Nigerian president. “Our churches, mosques, and traditional shrines stand side by side—not as rivals, but as symbols of the unity that binds us.

Mr Tinubu added, “We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us. We are Nigerians, and we will stand together. Nigeria will not accept lectures from those who seek to profit from our divisions. No one loves this country more than Nigerians themselves, and no one will define us except us.”

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has renewed his call for the Federal Government to initiate peace talks with bandits, insisting that dialogue remains the most effective route to achieving lasting security in Nigeria.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi referenced the recent peace deal between Israel and Hamas as proof that even long-standing conflicts can be resolved through negotiation.

According to him, if the United States could broker peace between Israel and Hamas—two groups once at bitter odds, then Nigeria should also be able to engage its own armed groups in dialogue.

“Peace between Israel and Hamas, whom they call terrorists, was brokered by the USA. Who says peace can’t be made with terrorists? Make peace with bandits and let us have peace,” Gumi wrote.

The Kaduna-based cleric, who has long advocated for engagement with non-state armed groups, reiterated that meaningful dialogue is key to ending the violence that has plagued many parts of northern Nigeria.

Bill Gates Raises Alarm Over High Child Mortality in Northern Nigeria.

Philanthropist Bill Gates has sounded the alarm over child mortality in northern Nigeria, revealing that “a kid born in northern Nigeria has a 15% chance of dying before the age of five.”

Speaking at a Reuters Newsmaker event in New York on Monday, Gates said the situation highlights the urgency of reversing cuts in global health aid. “The world is at a crossroads, with millions of children at risk of dy+ng if funding drops too steeply. You can either be part of improving that or act like that doesn’t matter,” he warned.

Ahead of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual Goalkeepers event, Gates pledged $912 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. But he stressed that private philanthropy cannot fully cover government shortfalls: “I am not capable of making up what the government cuts, and I don’t want to create an illusion of that.”

Global health funding has dropped sharply, with assistance falling 21% between 2024 and 2025, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Gates warned that without urgent action, progress achieved since 2000 which halved child mortality and saved about five million lives each year could be reversed.

Still, he expressed optimism that the right investments could save millions of lives by 2045, when he plans to have given away almost his entire $200 billion fortune. This, he noted, would require sustained support for organisations like the Global Fund and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as well as rapid adoption of new innovations such as the long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir.

“What’s happening to the health of the world’s children is worse than most people realise, but our long-term prospects are better than most people can imagine,” Gates said.

While many countries have reduced support, Spain increased its contributions this year—raising its donation to the Global Fund by 12% and to Gavi by 30%.

"91 chibok girls still in boko-haram captivity"- UN exposes Nigeria's systemic failures.

A decade after the horrific 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has disclosed that 91 of the victims remain unaccounted for or held captive by Boko Haram terrorists, underscoring ongoing rights abuses.

The committee’s investigation also highlights the persistent trauma and societal rejection faced by survivors, who often lack essential psychological and social services.

These revelations stem from a detailed inquiry report issued after a confidential two-week fact-finding trip to Nigeria in December 2023.

The CEDAW team evaluated conditions in Abuja and key states such as Adamawa, Borno, Enugu, and Kaduna.

“The committee finds grave and systematic violations persist after Chibok mass abduction of schoolgirls,” the report stated.

“Nigeria is responsible for grave and systematic violations of women’s and girls’ rights amid multiple mass abductions.”

The experts called for immediate steps to halt torture and mistreatment.

School officials noted that this marked the first UN visit to Chibok Government Secondary School since the 2014 incident.

In the capital, the delegation engaged with the Director of the Women Development Department and the Director of Defence and Security.

They also consulted representatives from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the Police Service Commission.

At an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, the group spoke with Boko Haram abduction victims and women and girls seized by other factions for ransom.

“The initial focus of the Committee’s inquiry was on the mass abduction carried out by Boko Haram in 2014, when 276 schoolgirls were taken from Chibok Secondary School in Borno State.

“Of that number, 82 managed to escape on their own, while 103 were released in small groups between 2016 and 2017 through prisoner exchanges.

“At least 91 of the Chibok girls remain in captivity, or their whereabouts are still unknown.”

The probe went further, addressing kidnappings by various armed factions in the years since, including those driven by extortion.

Nahla Haidar, the Committee’s Chair, emphasized: “The abduction of the Chibok girls was not an isolated tragedy but part of a series of mass abductions targeting schools and communities across northern Nigeria.

“Though it was the first publicised case to gain global support.

“While such attacks had started earlier, Chibok marked the beginning of increased international attention of a decade-long pattern of mass abduction.”

She continued: “At least 1,400 students have been kidnapped from schools since the Chibok abduction.

“These girls were often taken for ransom, forced marriage, trafficking and prisoner exchange,

“The Committee considered that the state party’s repeated failure to protect schoolgirls and other women and girls from abductions amounts to systematic and grave violations.”

The document detailed brutal captivity conditions under Boko Haram and rival groups, including malnutrition, beatings for non-compliance, forced marriages to militants, religious conversions, and births in confinement.

“Other survivors of abductions for ransom by other armed groups faced extremely high risks of sexual violence, often suffering repeated rape by different men, and other physical violence,” the report concluded.

Post-release experiences for the Chibok survivors differed sharply.

Those who fled independently were shunned in their communities due to stigma linked to associations with insurgents, preventing returns to home village.

Emir Sanusi: Nigeria Still Debating Tribe, Religion While Others Discuss AI, Climate Change

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticized Nigeria’s political leadership and societal focus, saying the country remains stuck in divisive debates on tribe and religion while the rest of the world addresses pressing global issues such as artificial intelligence and climate change.

Speaking on Saturday at the second Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organized by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, Sanusi said Nigeria has suffered from “lousy leadership” for decades.

“You rise and fall with the quality of your leadership and Nigeria has had lousy leadership for a long time,” the emir said. “While other countries are discussing climate change and artificial intelligence, we are still talking about Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, North, South, Muslim, Christian — the same conversations we had in the 1960s.”

He urged Nigerian youths to take charge of the nation’s future, insisting they have the power to retire the current political class. Sanusi also warned that reckless borrowing and wasteful spending by government would have dire consequences for the country’s economy.

The festival, themed “Poetry in a Time of Crisis,” was aimed at encouraging poets and artists to use creativity as a tool for peace and advocacy in Northern Nigeria.

#Sanusi #Nigeria #Leadership

Northern leaders demand sack of security chiefs, cabinet overhaul.

Abuja — The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), a coalition of socio-cultural and political leaders from the 19 northern states, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reshuffle his cabinet and overhaul the nation’s security architecture in response to Nigeria’s worsening crises.

In a strongly worded statement issued Sunday in Abuja and signed by its Convener, Dominic Alancha, the Forum said it had “deeply examined the painful conditions of the people of Northern Nigeria and the nation at large” and, after wide consultations, resolved to demand urgent and transformative action.

The group expressed dissatisfaction with what it described as the “glaring underperformance” of several ministers, warning that the current cabinet lacks both competence and political capital to effectively drive the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“A ministerial appointment is not merely a reward for loyalty; it is a critical assignment. We therefore call on President Tinubu to immediately dissolve and reshuffle the Federal Executive Council (FEC), replacing underperforming ministers with individuals of proven integrity, exceptional capability and significant political influence,” the statement read.

According to the Forum, a stronger cabinet is essential not only for national development but also for the President’s political survival ahead of the 2027 elections.

On insecurity, NENF lamented that banditry, terrorism and kidnapping had crippled farming, commerce, and transportation across many states, describing the situation as a “full-blown catastrophe.”

It declared that the current Service Chiefs had failed despite enormous resources at their disposal, and therefore demanded their immediate dismissal. The Forum also called for the appointment of new military leaders with a clear, results-driven mandate and urged the declaration of a state of emergency on security in Northern Nigeria.

“This is not a call for militarization but for a targeted, multi-agency emergency operation to flush out terrorists, dismantle their networks, and restore order,” it stressed.

Tinubu Not A Political ‘Orphan’ In Northern Nigeria — Jibrin
By Nosakhale Akhimien | Updated September 3, 2025

House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu lacks political backing in the North, stressing that the president still enjoys strong support despite opposition.

Speaking on Politics Today, the NNPP chieftain said it would be a “dangerous calculation” to assume Tinubu is politically isolated in the region, adding that the North has not been short-changed under his administration.

Jibrin also rejected suggestions that Tinubu is to blame for worsening insecurity in the North, insisting the president cannot be held solely responsible.

On the NNPP leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Jibrin confirmed that discussions about a possible return to the APC remain open, though vested interests in Kano politics could pose challenges.

He maintained that the South should complete its eight years in power and expressed confidence that Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027.

Shocking video of Residents spotted hailing ‘bånd!ts’ and snapping pictures with them during their visit to their community in northern Nigeria

NewsNSA Ribadu taking steps to fight terrorism – Shehu Sani on arrest of Ansaru-AlQaeda leader

Sani, has reacted to the arrest of Ansaru terrorist leader, Abu Baraa.

Baraa is the leader of Ansaru terrorist group with links to Al-Qaeda.

Sani said Baraa’s arrest was a significant step in the fight against terrorists.

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu said Baraa has been on the radar of security agencies since May and was nabbed in July.

Ribadu said Baraa was arrested after a successful high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation.

Reacting, Sani posted on X: “The recent arrest of high profile terrorist leaders in Northern Nigeria as revealed by the NSA Ribadu is a significant step in the fight against terrorism.

“They kidnap, they kill, they are deranged, they are delusional in their dreams of a theocracy through bloodshed, and above all they live by the sword.”

17-Year-Old Nafisa Abdullah From Yobe Wins Global English Championship, Beats Contestants from 69 Countries.

Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, has made Nigeria proud by winning the top prize at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe, Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries to clinch the title of World Best in English Language Skills. Her exceptional performance marks a major milestone for Nigeria in global academic competitions.

The TeenEagle contest is known for its challenging evaluation of English language proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, attracting students from both English and non-English-speaking nations.

Nafisa’s victory was announced in a statement released by the head of the Aminu family, Hassan Salifu, who credited her achievement to hard work, discipline, and the consistent support of the Yobe State Government.

He praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his commitment to education, saying his policies created the environment that made such international success possible. “Our daughter’s global triumph is a direct result of His Excellency Governor Buni’s visionary investment in education,” Salifu noted.

Remarkably, Nafisa’s performance surpassed that of students from native English-speaking countries a testament to her brilliance, preparation, and commitment to excellence.

Her win has triggered widespread celebrations across Nigeria, particularly in Yobe State. The Aminu family expressed deep gratitude to Governor Buni, describing Nafisa’s achievement as a moment of pride not just for the state, but for northern Nigeria and the entire nation.

“Governor Buni’s educational reforms have elevated our schools and now brought global recognition to Yobe,” the family said.

Brief: Tinubu Has Kept Faith With North On Campaign Promises — Gov Uba Sani.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Tinubu for staying true to his campaign promises to northern Nigeria, particularly in addressing the region’s deep-rooted insecurity.

Speaking at a government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna, Governor Sani said Tinubu’s administration has provided critical support in reclaiming communities from bandits, restoring peace along key corridors like the Kaduna-Abuja highway, and reviving local economies long paralyzed by violence.

He highlighted the President’s commitment to tackling exclusion, poverty, and neglect, which he said are the root causes of insecurity in the North.

“President Tinubu has stood firmly with us. His leadership has brought tangible results, but we know more work still lies ahead,” Sani said.
#Tinubu #UbaSani #KadunaState #Insecurity #NorthernNigeria #CampaignPromises #APC

Tinubu Govt Fires Back at Kwankwaso: “The North Is Not Neglected!” – Presidency Lists Ongoing Projects Across Region

The Presidency has dismissed claims by former NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North is being sidelined under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a strongly-worded statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, countered Kwankwaso’s allegations, highlighting numerous federal interventions and projects in the North.

From the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway and Kano–Maiduguri Dual Carriageway, to the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline and solar energy projects in Kaduna, the presidency said the region is benefiting from strategic infrastructure and energy investments.

Other notable initiatives include:

$158M Agricultural Value Chain Project across 9 northern states

Kolmani Oil & Gas Project in Bauchi and Gombe

ACReSAL Programme to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land

Revitalisation of 1,000 Primary Health Centres


Health institutions like Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and University of Jos Teaching Hospital are also receiving federal upgrades and expansion.

Major rail and metro projects—such as Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Maradi Rail Lines, plus Abuja Metro rehab—were also cited as proof of commitment.

“Northern Nigeria is not left behind... From road networks to gas pipelines, agriculture, health, and rail, this administration has the North well covered,” Dare emphasized.

This rebuttal comes after Kwankwaso expressed frustration over the North’s condition during a Kano dialogue, citing a harrowing road trip due to poor federal road maintenance.

The national conversation continues — but the presidency insists: “The North is not being neglected.”

#TinubuVsKwankwaso #NorthernNigeria #PresidencyResponds

NEWS BRIEF:

Kwankwaso Accuses Tinubu Govt of Neglecting Northern Nigeria.

Former Kano governor and NNPP chieftain, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of marginalising northern Nigeria while concentrating development efforts in the South.

Speaking at the Kano Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, Kwankwaso alleged that federal resources are being unfairly allocated to southern projects, leaving roads and infrastructure in the North in disrepair.

He cited the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road as an example of prolonged neglect and urged the Federal Government to ensure a fairer distribution of national resources. Kwankwaso warned that the consequences of underdevelopment in the North—such as insecurity and poverty—could eventually impact the entire country.

The comments come amid growing political interest in Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 election, following his recent meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa.









Ask ChatGPT

What has happened to our compassion as a People ?

We pleaded that the President should show Leadership and visit Benue and Niger States in the spirit of deep national mourning, to offer compassion and solidarity to families torn apart by the senseless massacre of over 200 innocent Nigerians in Benue State and flooding that killed similar number in Niger State.

But what we saw in Benue visit was instead of a solemn, reflective visit, a display that would have been more befitting for the commissioning of reconstructed Enugu-Makurdi highway, a critical road connecting South and Northern Nigeria which had become impassable for years.

The President arrived not in mourning cloth but in celebratory agbada attire, like it was an occasion for joy.

Even more heartbreaking is the role of the State. Rather than been in mourning mood and weeping declared a public holiday, not for reflection or prayer, but to organize fanfare. Schools were shut down. Children who should be mourning their slaughtered classmates, and parents were instead lined up under the rain, rehearsed to sing and dance for the President. In what kind of country does this happen?

We have tragically arrived at a point where condolence visits have become carnivals. A time that should be marked by silence and solemnity is now polluted by banners, music, and rehearsed spectacles. Precious Nigerian lives have been lost, yet we’re clapping, singing, and organizing processions, as though this were a campaign rally.

This is not how any compassionate nation behaves. The energy, resources, and logistics poured into this charade could have gone into food supplies, temporary shelters, medical aid, school support, and trauma counselling for grieving families. Instead, we chose optics over empathy.

Look elsewhere: When President Ramaphosa visited Mthatha after the floods in South Africa, there were no drums. No staged crowds. No rented cheers. Just presence, silence, and action. When Prime Minister Modi went to the site of a crash, no one lined up to welcome him. He came, he mourned, he acted. That is what leadership looks like in moments of pain.

We must ask ourselves: What kind of people have we become?

Enough of this culture of impunity. We are not at war yet our nation is bleeding, and we are clapping. It is not only insensitive, it is dangerous.

Let us not forget: These were human beings, children, mothers, fathers whose blood cries out for justice.

When very sad incidents like this turns to campaign or festival, our Nation Losing Its Soul.

A new Nigeria is POssible! -PO

FG won’t stop building needed infrastructure for economic development – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said that the Federal Government will not stop building the needed infrastructure for the economic development of Nigeria.

Tinubu said this in Lagos on Thursday when he commissioned a number of strategic roads designed to open up key corridors for trade, agriculture, and regional integration.

These include the reinforced concrete access road to the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Kano–Kongolam Road (Section II: Kano–Kanwar–Danja–Hadejia), the Yakasai–Zalli Road, and several others across Northern Nigeria.

“These roads are more than concrete, steel, and asphalt. They are investments by your government in mobility, jobs, and Nigeria’s long-term economic competitiveness,” Tinubu said.

“David Umahi (Minister of Works), I like the remarks of the Blue Economy Minister where he said that they will always support your rescoping nationwide, well, we have seen the results of rescoping.

“We are not in pain, we are in joy, we are truly ready to reengineer our finances towards infrastructural development, which is the backbone of any industrialisation, economic development and job creation of any nation.

BREAKING: Ram Dealers Lament Low Sales, Short Supply Just Days to Sallah — “Buyers No Dey, Rams No Dey”

As the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration draws near, Nigeria’s ram markets—usually buzzing with activity—are telling a different story this year. Ram dealers across key markets like Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja have raised the alarm over low patronage and short supply, just days before the Islamic festival.

Traditionally, Sallah is a time of sacrifice, festivity, and large gatherings. For many Muslims, purchasing a ram is not just religious obligation but a family tradition. However, this year, sky-high prices and economic hardship are forcing many would-be buyers to step back.

According to several dealers interviewed by local media, the situation is dire.

“Buyers no dey, rams no dey,” lamented Musa, a dealer in Lagos’ Agege market.
“Before now, people would come and price 3–5 rams at once. This year, dem just dey waka pass. Even we no fit see enough rams to buy from the North.”

What’s Behind the Crisis?
1. Inflation & Naira Devaluation: The weakening of the naira has driven up the cost of transporting and purchasing rams, especially those sourced from Northern Nigeria or neighboring countries like Niger and Chad.
2. Security Challenges: Insecurity in northern livestock routes is disrupting supply chains, with transporters facing threats from bandits and kidnappers.
3. Low Purchasing Power: With many Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items, splurging on a ram—now priced anywhere from ₦250,000 to ₦800,000—is increasingly unrealistic for average households.


Some buyers have resorted to “group contributions” or co-buying a single ram among several families. Others are opting for goats or smaller livestock—or skipping the sacrifice altogether.

“We no go borrow money buy ram this year,” a shopper in Abuja said. “We go chop rice and pray God understands.”


As Sallah approaches, ram dealers are hoping for a last-minute rush—but admit this may be the toughest festive season in recent memory.

⸻According to Nigeria stories


#Sallah2025 #RamMarketCrisis #NigeriaNews #EidElKabir #RamDealers #LowSales

According to Peter Obi on X:

“I spoke at the National Political Consultative Northern Group Meeting about the North’s untapped potential and urgent need for inclusive development. Our vast northern land is underutilized, especially in agriculture. For example, Niger and Borno states combined have nearly the same land size as Bangladesh but produce far less rice. Taraba State has great potential for tea and coffee, comparable to Sri Lanka’s exports. Northern Nigeria, despite its size, imports grain from Ukraine, a smaller country. Education is also a challenge, with many out-of-school children eager to learn. With proper investment in education, healthcare, and agriculture, we can transform the North and Nigeria.”

BREAKING:

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy 7,000 telecom towers nationwide — with 80% heading to Northern Nigeria to tackle severe connectivity gaps.

A major push for digital inclusion.

— @NigeriaStories

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