Hadiza el-Rufai, the former First Lady of Kaduna State, recently engaged in a public exchange with Senator Shehu Sani on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread reactions from Nigerians online. The dispute began after Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, posted a humorous comment about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s international travels […]
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Insecurity Has Worsened Under Buhari Compared to Tinubu’s Era – Shehu Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani has claimed that security challenges in northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Sani made this statement during the 40th anniversary and reunion of the ’84 set of the Kagara Old Boys Association, composed of alumni from Government Science College, Kagara, in Rafi […]
Minimum Wage Has Entered Voicemail— Shehu Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani claims that the demand for a new national minimum wage in Nigeria has stalled. After a tripartite meeting on June 10, 2024, involving the government, private sector, and labor unions, no progress has been made. The government and private sector proposed ₦62,000 as the new minimum wage, which labor unions rejected, […]
Shehu Sani Warns Sokoto Governor Over Alleged Plan to Depose Sultan
Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has issued a stern warning to Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State amidst alleged rumors of a rift between the Sultanate and the state government. Sani cautioned against allowing the turmoil surrounding the emirship issue in Kano State to extend its reach to Sokoto, urging […]
Shehu Sani Claims Politicians’ Visit to Buhari Aims to Unseat Tinubu in 2027
Shehu Sani, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, has claimed that recent visits by notable northern politicians to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, are part of a strategy to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sani pointed to figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic […]
Shehu Sani calls on FG to Address Minimum Wage issue to Prevent Strike
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to address the minimum wage issue to prevent strikes from organized labor. In an interview with Arise Television on Thursday, Sani emphasized that increasing the minimum wage is within the federal government’s capacity. “I don’t know how a Nigerian can survive with less than […]
Looting of NEMA Warehouse Sparks Warning of Impending Revolution – Shehu Sani
Former Nigerian lawmaker and prominent social critic, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a stark warning in response to reports of the alleged looting of a warehouse owned by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to Sani, the recent incident of residents reportedly looting the NEMA warehouse signifies a […]
Hardship: Shehu Sani Blames Buhari for Plunging Nigeria into Economic Woes
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari, holding him responsible for the current economic challenges in Nigeria. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani expressed his views, stating that President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of certain economic policies, which has exacerbated the economic situation, should have been done by […]
No Governor Has Denied Receiving 30 Billion Naira, Says Shehu Sani
Following Senate President Goodwill Akpabio’s disclosure that all state governors received ₦30 billion each from the Federation Account to address inflation and high food costs, Senator Shehu Sani has emphasized that no governor has refuted this claim. This revelation comes after the federal government disbursed ₦2 billion to each governor last September as part of […]
Shehu Sani Reacts To Yarima’s Booing At ZSCPG Inauguration in Zamfara
Senator Shehu Sani condemned the behavior of individuals who shouted at former Zamfara Governor Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura during the inauguration of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG). Sani praised the security initiative but regretted the inappropriate behavior, emphasizing the importance of political reconciliation and cooperation for the success of the initiative and restoration of […]