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AREWA REVIVAL PROJECT DECLARES SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU'S RE-ELECTION, CITES KANO IRRIGATION PROJECTS The Arewa Revival Project, commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s strategic ecological intervention in the Kano River Irrigation Scheme, particularly the rehabilitation and expansion initiatives at Tiga Dam, Challawa Gorge Dam and Kafin Chiri Dam in Kano State. A statement by the Project Coordinator, Arewa Revival Project (ARP) Muktaka Ahmed Ibrahim describes the intervention, being implemented through the Ecological Project Office under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as a significant demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to food security, climate resilience, rural development and sustainable economic growth in Northern Nigeria. It recognizes these ongoing projects as practical investments in the agricultural potential of Kano State and surrounding communities, with far-reaching implications for farmers, rural households, agribusinesses and the national economy. It adds that Tiga Dam, constructed in 1974, has a reservoir capacity of approximately 1.97 billion cubic metres and an irrigation potential of about 230,000 hectares, in addition to supporting 10 megawatts of hydropower generation. We note that the ongoing intervention is designed to open new irrigation sectors in Yakasai, Gwamma and Gurjiya, covering approximately 875 hectares, through the development of irrigation canals and associated infrastructure. The statement also acknowledges the intervention at Challawa Gorge Dam focuses on developing 240 hectares of irrigable land through the construction and rehabilitation of main canals, distribution channels, field canals, access roads and other hydraulic structures necessary for efficient water management. At Kafin Chiri Dam, it notes that the ongoing intervention is expected to open additional irrigation sectors covering approximately 164.91 hectares through the construction of main canals, distribution channels and field canals across the Kunpada, Matanfa and Maida sectors. It further consider the projects important investments in ecological infrastructure that can help address the challenges of agricultural production, water management and rural livelihoods. By improving access to irrigation, we expect these interventions to support year-round farming, increase agricultural output, create employment opportunities and strengthen the resilience of our communities against climate-related challenges. The statement notes that the Arewa Revival Project, the developments demonstrate that strategic government investments in ecological infrastructure can translate into tangible economic opportunities for the people of Northern Nigeria. We recognise the alignment of these initiatives with the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of food security, economic diversification, poverty reduction and inclusive development. It also reiterates interventions and the administration’s broader development agenda, necessities the Forum's support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid noting that continuity in purposeful leadership offers an opportunity to consolidate ongoing projects, expand development initiatives and sustain the drive towards national economic transformation.

NTANewsNow's tweet photo. AREWA REVIVAL PROJECT DECLARES SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU'S RE-ELECTION, CITES KANO IRRIGATION PROJECTS

The Arewa Revival Project, commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s strategic ecological intervention in the Kano River Irrigation Scheme, particularly the rehabilitation and expansion initiatives at Tiga Dam, Challawa Gorge Dam and Kafin Chiri Dam in Kano State.

A statement by the
Project Coordinator,
Arewa Revival Project (ARP) Muktaka Ahmed Ibrahim describes the intervention, being implemented through the Ecological Project Office under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as a significant demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to food security, climate resilience, rural development and sustainable economic growth in Northern Nigeria.

It recognizes these ongoing projects as practical investments in the agricultural potential of Kano State and surrounding communities, with far-reaching implications for farmers, rural households, agribusinesses and the national economy.

It adds that Tiga Dam, constructed in 1974, has a reservoir capacity of approximately 1.97 billion cubic metres and an irrigation potential of about 230,000 hectares, in addition to supporting 10 megawatts of hydropower generation. We note that the ongoing intervention is designed to open new irrigation sectors in Yakasai, Gwamma and Gurjiya, covering approximately 875 hectares, through the development of irrigation canals and associated infrastructure.

The statement also acknowledges the intervention at Challawa Gorge Dam focuses on developing 240 hectares of irrigable land through the construction and rehabilitation of main canals, distribution channels, field canals, access roads and other hydraulic structures necessary for efficient water management.

At Kafin Chiri Dam, it notes that the ongoing intervention is expected to open additional irrigation sectors covering approximately 164.91 hectares through the construction of main canals, distribution channels and field canals across the Kunpada, Matanfa and Maida sectors.

It further consider the projects important investments in ecological infrastructure that can help address the challenges of agricultural production, water management and rural livelihoods. By improving access to irrigation, we expect these interventions to support year-round farming, increase agricultural output, create employment opportunities and strengthen the resilience of our communities against climate-related challenges.

The statement notes that the Arewa Revival Project, the developments demonstrate that strategic government investments in ecological infrastructure can translate into tangible economic opportunities for the people of Northern Nigeria. We recognise the alignment of these initiatives with the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of food security, economic diversification, poverty reduction and inclusive development.

It also reiterates interventions and the administration’s broader development agenda, necessities the Forum's support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid noting that continuity in purposeful leadership offers an opportunity to consolidate ongoing projects, expand development initiatives and sustain the drive towards national economic transformation.

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COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI, SIX OTHERS' #8.68 BILLION FRAUD CASE TO DECEMBER 8 The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six others over alleged corruption and money laundering involving an ₦8.68 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance contract to December 8, 2026, following changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution and the first defendant. A statement by Head Media and Public Communications(ICPC), Okor Odey says the matter instituted by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), came up before Honourable Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, where the newly appointed prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, announced his appearance and informed the court of a change in the prosecution team. Muktar consequently sought an adjournment to enable him to study the case file, review previous proceedings, and familiarise himself with the issues before the court to ensure effective prosecution of the matter. Similarly, Mustapha Abubakar, SAN, who announced his appearance as the new counsel to the first defendant, Mallam El-Rufai, requested time to acquaint himself with the case, having recently taken over the defence from the former counsel. After considering the submissions of both counsel, the presiding judge granted their requests and adjourned the substantive trial to December 8, 2026, for hearing. The court also considered the pending bail application filed by the second defendant, Mr Jimi Adebisi Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor to the former governor. The presiding judge adjourned the application to October 16, 2026, for ruling. It would be recalled that the ICPC had, on June 25, 2026, arraigned the former governor, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Mr. Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five corporate entities before the same court on an amended 11-count charge bordering on alleged corruption, money laundering, and related offences. The charge, marked FHC/KD/93C/2026, names El-Rufai as the first defendant, alongside Lawal, Singularity Network Security Limited, Solar Life Nigeria Limited, Knowledge Investment Nigeria Limited, Intercellular Nigeria Limited and Noble Coast Resources Limited. The allegations centre on the award of a CCTV surveillance contract for Kaduna Metropolis, valued at approximately ₦8.68 billion, during El-Rufai’s administration. The Commission alleged, among other things, that the contract was awarded in violation of applicable public procurement requirements and involved a company that lacked the requisite experience and qualifications. The defendants have denied the allegations, which remain subject to judicial determination. The Commission remains committed to pursuing the matter in accordance with due process, the rule of law, and the constitutional rights of all parties involved.

NTANewsNow's tweet photo. COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI, SIX OTHERS' #8.68 BILLION FRAUD CASE TO DECEMBER 8

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six others over alleged corruption and money laundering involving an ₦8.68 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance contract to December 8, 2026, following changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution and the first defendant.

A statement by Head Media and Public Communications(ICPC), Okor Odey says the matter instituted by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), came up before Honourable Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, where the newly appointed prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, announced his appearance and informed the court of a change in the prosecution team.
Muktar consequently sought an adjournment to enable him to study the case file, review previous proceedings, and familiarise himself with the issues before the court to ensure effective prosecution of the matter.

Similarly, Mustapha Abubakar, SAN, who announced his appearance as the new counsel to the first defendant, Mallam El-Rufai, requested time to acquaint himself with the case, having recently taken over the defence from the former counsel.
After considering the submissions of both counsel, the presiding judge granted their requests and adjourned the substantive trial to December 8, 2026, for hearing.

The court also considered the pending bail application filed by the second defendant, Mr Jimi Adebisi Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor to the former governor. The presiding judge adjourned the application to October 16, 2026, for ruling.

It would be recalled that the ICPC had, on June 25, 2026, arraigned the former governor, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Mr. Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five corporate entities before the same court on an amended 11-count charge bordering on alleged corruption, money laundering, and related offences.

The charge, marked FHC/KD/93C/2026, names El-Rufai as the first defendant, alongside Lawal, Singularity Network Security Limited, Solar Life Nigeria Limited, Knowledge Investment Nigeria Limited, Intercellular Nigeria Limited and Noble Coast Resources Limited.

The allegations centre on the award of a CCTV surveillance contract for Kaduna Metropolis, valued at approximately ₦8.68 billion, during El-Rufai’s administration. The Commission alleged, among other things, that the contract was awarded in violation of applicable public procurement requirements and involved a company that lacked the requisite experience and qualifications.

The defendants have denied the allegations, which remain subject to judicial determination.

The Commission remains committed to pursuing the matter in accordance with due process, the rule of law, and the constitutional rights of all parties involved.

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