The Kano State Government has rejected allegations by Amnesty International accusing it of escalating repression and endangering freedom of expression in the state. Amnesty International, in a publication titled “Kano: Escalating Repression…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
“I Am Glad to See Abba from Kano,” Says Tinubu as President Hosts Governors at Interfaith Iftar
President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during an interfaith breaking of fast with state governors. Hosting Muslim and Christian leaders observing…
NERC Advises Public to Avoid Direct Contact During Electrical Emergencies
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a safety advisory urging residents to keep a safe distance from live electrical wires and avoid touching anyone who is in contact with electricity….
KACCIMA Flags Off 2026 Ramadan Fair in Kano, Pledges Affordable Commodities and Ethical Trade
The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) on Sunday inaugurated its 2026 Ramadan Fair at the Trade Fair Complex, Kano, with a colourful and spiritually uplifting ceremony attended by…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Calls for Renewed Worship, Charity, and Support for the Vulnerable in Ramadan Message
The Founder and Chairman of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has called on Muslims and stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond to intensify acts of worship, charity, and humanitarian…
Kano Information Commissioner Meets Civil Society Groups on Governance, Development in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Thursday convened a strategic meeting with civil society organisations to discuss issues affecting the state and strengthen collaboration with…
Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Ramadan, Urges Prayers for Kano, Nigeria
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to use the…
KEFD Empowers 400 Girls with Disabilities in Kano Through Lifeskill Programme
The Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled (KEFD) has stepped up efforts to support young girls with disabilities in Kano State, holding a lifeskill programme across five special schools. The programme, aimed…
Singa Market Fire: Falgore Sympathises with Victims, Calls for Modern Firefighting Equipment
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Kano State and the state government over the devastating fire…
Illicit Drug Trafficking and Swallowing Death for Wealth
By Victoria Ojonide Like many Nigerians at the start or end of a long day, I was scrolling through the news without much attention when one headline forced me to stop. A…
NAWOJ, PAYWODI holds 5th development award in Cape Town
By John Bassey, Zamfara The National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ in collaboration with Pan African Young Women Development Initiative held the 5th African Women colloquium on development awards in Cape Town,…
Huriyya Lawal lauds Commissioner’s wife over Ramadan support to vulnerable in Zamfara
By John Bassey, Zamfara The First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has lauded Hajiya Binta Lawal Barau Bungudu, wife of the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure,…
Merit Over Influence: How Katsina’s Health Workforce Recruitment Is Redefining Public Service in Nigeria
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Katsina, Nigeria On February 12, 2026, in Katsina, history was not merely recorded, it was lived, felt, and affirmed. Inside the Local Government Service Commission Conference Hall, emotions…
Commissioner to inspect 25 ongoing project in Zamfara metropolis
By John Bassey, Zamfara The Zamfara State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi, has announced his readiness to inspect 25 ongoing projects in Zamfara state metropolis currently implemented…
NSPRI Trains Kano Agro-Entrepreneurs on Post-Harvest Management, Value Addition
The Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has launched a two-day capacity-building training in Kano State aimed at strengthening post-harvest management and agro-processing skills among entrepreneurs. The training programme, which targets agro-processing…
Himma Radio Returns 80 Children to School in Kano
In an effort to support the community, Himma Radio in Kano has sponsored the return of 80 out-of-school children to classrooms in Madobi Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, the District…
Police, Stakeholders Warn Against Hate Speech, Fake News at Kano Youth Summit
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, and other key stakeholders have called for collective action to combat hate speech and fake news, warning that perpetrators…
Group Faults Senate Over Delay in Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has faulted the Senate for delaying the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could erode public confidence in the electoral…
North West Muslim Elders to Tinubu: Ignore Some Ulama’s Self-Serving Agenda
From Ahmad Muhammad. The North West Muslim Elders Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to completely ignore and dismiss the recent outbursts by the President of the Supreme Council for…
2027: Kwankwaso’s red cap reckoning, the pivot in 2027 power matrix
By Muhammad A. Bello, fsdu, fsi, mspsp Analyzing the political chances of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as we move toward the 2027 general elections requires a look at his dual identity: he is…
Ganduje-gov Yusuf Alignment Opening New Era Of Effective Governance In Kano
By Aminu Dahiru The recent political alignment between Former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf marks a critical turning point for governance in Kano State. Beyond the ever-present political…
2025: Kano Assembly Records Landmark Legislative Gains
The Kano State House of Assembly has described 2025 as a watershed year in its quest for consistent and quality legislation, citing far-reaching legislative output, robust oversight, and institutional reforms under the…
Kano Commissioner Amina HOD Joins APC, Pledges Support for Gov Yusuf
Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani (HOD), the Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), aligning herself with Governor Abba Kabir…
Hon. Bichi commissions Hagagawa Mega Primary School, employs additional 180 temporary Teachers
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has officially commissioned the…
NACCRAN, COFP Foundation Emphasise Sustainable Peacebuilding in Kano
The National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN), Kano State Chapter, in collaboration with the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP), has called on religious leaders to actively promote sustainable…