Frontline Report

The Centre for Girls' Education (CGE) has reaffirmed its commitment towards improving access to quality education for girls as part of activities marking the 2026 International Children’s Day celebration. The event brought together children benefiting from the organisation’s educational programmes across different communities, alongside parents, community leaders and education stakeholders. Speaking at the occasion, Hajia Lubabatu Salisu Ahmad, one of the Coordinators overseeing children’s education programmes under CGE, described Children’s Day as an important occasion dedicated to celebrating children and promoting their rights, welfare and access to education. She stressed that education remains one of the strongest tools for empowering girls and protecting their future, noting that many girls in rural communities still face challenges ranging from poverty, early marriage and lack of access to proper learning opportunities. According to her, CGE has continued to brid...

The Kaduna State Government has revived the criminal case filed against the former Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Aminu, after a long period without progress in the proceedings. The state government had initially charged Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu with offences bordering on forgery, use of forged documents, and violation of the Official Secrets Act during the selection process of a new Emir of Zazzau following the death of the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, in 2020. The matter was again mentioned before Chief Magistrate Court 1, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Kaduna, for continuation of hearing. Speaking with journalists after the court session, the State Counsel from the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice, SS Idris, explained that the case was revived following the appointment of a new magistrate to the court. According to him, the change of magistrate caused the delay in the continuation of proceedings before the matter was re-listed for hearing. SS Idris further stated t...

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has appealed to the Kaduna State Government to fully implement the remaining 30 percent of the CONTEDISS salary structure approved for workers in tertiary institutions across the state. The appeal was made during the regular meeting of the Polytechnics and Others Trade Group Council held at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13th and 14th, 2026. In his address at the meeting, the Chairman of NASU, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic chapter, Comrade Mohamed Aliyu Kwarbai, commended the Kaduna State Government for approving the implementation of 70 percent of the CONTEDISS salary structure, describing it as a major milestone in the union’s struggle for fair remuneration and improved welfare for members. He, however, appealed to the government to consider the full implementation of the remaining 30 percent in order to further improve the living conditions of workers and bring them...

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Muttaka Balarabe Yakubu (MBY), has formally declared his intention to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Elections. MBY made the declaration in a statement addressed to the people of the constituency, where he said his decision was inspired by a strong sense of duty and commitment to serve the people of Zaria. According to him, Zaria Federal Constituency remains a symbol of knowledge, culture, political strength, and resilience, but lamented that many youths are still unemployed while several communities continue to face economic hardship and lack of development. He explained that his decision came after extensive consultations with elders, party leaders, stakeholders, youths, women groups, and supporters across the constituency, adding that he was encouraged by the widespread belief that a new direction is needed. The aspirant stated that hi...

Daga Usman Dahiru, Bauchi.  Daga yadda rahotanni da zarge-zargen da ke alaƙa da rashin gaskiya ke ci gaba da fitowa dangane da tsohon jami’in NAPIMS, Bala Wunti, wanda ake alakantawa da zargin cin hanci da rashawa a lokacin da yake ofis, al’ummar Jihar Bauchi na ƙara fahimtar irin siyasar da aka dade ana yi a kansu: siyasa wadda ke amfani da mulki a matsayin kariya daga bincike, kuma a matsayin hanyar kare muradu na kai. Zarge-zargen da ke nuna yunƙurin amfani da jam’iyyun siyasa da kusanci da masu iko domin kauce wa yin hisabi ba abin mamaki ba ne ga masu bibiyar siyasar Bauchi. Tun da daɗewa akwai alamun cewa wasu mutane na ganin siyasa a matsayin mafaka ta kariya maimakon dama ta yi wa jama’a hidima. Abin baƙin ciki ne matuƙa cewa tattaunawa kan burin siyasa da rabon mukamai na faruwa a daidai lokacin da talakawa ke fama da fatara, rashin tsaro, rashin aikin yi da tsananin wahalar rayuwa. Maimakon mayar da hankali kan yadda za a inganta rayuwar jama’a, wasu ‘yan siya...

By Usman Dahiru, Bauchi  From the way reports and allegations related to dishonesty continue to emerge concerning former NAPIMS official, Bala Wunti, with reports linking him to allegations of corruption during his time in office, the people of Bauchi State are increasingly beginning to understand the kind of politics that has long been played against them: politics that uses power as a shield against investigation and as a tool for protecting personal interests. The allegations suggesting attempts to use political party structures and closeness to those in power to evade accountability are not surprising to keen observers of Bauchi politics. For a long time, there have been clear signs that some individuals see politics as a refuge for protection rather than an opportunity to serve the people. It is deeply unfortunate that discussions about political ambitions and allocation of positions are taking place at a time when ordinary citizens are battling poverty, insecurity...