By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano | Nigeria In the complex web of Nigerian politics, where truth often gets entangled in narratives shaped by partisanship and public emotions, one man consistently stood as…
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BREAKING: Kano Commissioner for Transportation Resigns Over Bail Controversy
…Says Resignation is in the Overriding Public Interest The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi has resigned from his position just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
Kano State Assembly Holds 3-Day Legislative Retreat in Abuja
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a 3-day retreat for its Honourable Members and Management Staff in Abuja, with a focus on strengthening legislative effectiveness, constitutional responsibilities, and oversight functions….
Afrobasket: Tinubu lauds D’Tigress for making historic final
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a gritty win over Senegal. The…
Kwankwasiyya Group Faults Allegations Against Namadi, Urges Caution Over Fake News
The Kwankwasiyya Group has condemned fresh allegations against the Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Ibrahim Ali Namadi Dala, describing them as a continuation of a smear campaign orchestrated by political antagonists….
ADC chides Bago for shutting down Badeggi FM
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the suspension of the operations of down Badeggi FM by Gov. Umar Bago of Niger State, as undemocratic and an an affront on press freedom….
Unlocking Innovation and Employability: Franco-British International University Empowers Future Leaders in Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna, Nigeria – July 2025 In a bold step towards shaping globally competitive graduates, Franco-British International University, Kaduna recently hosted a high-impact training session on Professionalization, Employability Skills, and Problem-Solving Techniques, drawing…
Zulum allays fears over Alau Dam flood
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has allayed fears over the rising water level at Alau Dam, saying there is no cause for alarm. Zulum gave the assurance on Saturday after inspecting ongoing…
Allegations Against Kano Transport Commissioner Politically Motivated – Kwankwasiyya Group
A coalition of Kwankwasiyya activists in Kano has condemned recent allegations leveled against the state’s Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Ibrahim Ali Namadi Dala, describing them as politically motivated attempts to force him…
Kano State, ECN Partner to Boost Clean Energy and Innovation
The Kano State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has entered into a strategic partnership with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to fast-track the adoption of clean energy solutions and promote…
Two Years of Tinubu: Kaduna Dialogue Signals a New Era for Northern Nigeria
By Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kaduna Nigeria In a moment marked by growing public skepticism toward governance and deepening social divides, a bold gathering in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, stood out not as…
Stakeholders Urge Kano Government to Establish Disability Commission
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) and other key stakeholders have expressed concern over the Kano State Government’s delay in fulfilling its promise to establish a Commission for Persons with…
Northern Nigeria Faces Alarming Malnutrition Crisis, MSF Warns
Northern Nigeria is grappling with a worsening malnutrition crisis, with thousands of children at risk of death if urgent action is not taken. Humanitarian medical organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised…
Drug Baron’s Bail: Rights Group Defends Kano Commissioner’s Bail Action, Faults State Probe Committee
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A human rights organization, Rule of Law and Justice Advancement Network, has defended the actions of Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, over his role in standing…
Rep Abubakar Kabir Bichi pays tuition fees for 121 Master’s, PhD students for third time
The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. (Dr.) Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi has paid tuition fees for 121 students from Bichi Local Government who…
Tinubu to honour 210 ex-NYSC members
No fewer than 210 corps members will be honoured by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award for 2020 to 2023 service years. This was disclosed…
BABACHIR and the question of Integrity
I have come across an interview credited to former SGF, Babachir David Lawan where he was responding to allegations leveled against him by Adamawa ADC Chairman on moves to replace the Chairman…
Drug Baron’s Bail: Governor Yusuf Orders Probe Into Kano Transport Commissioner’s Alleged Role
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged involvement of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in the controversial bail of…
Kano Transport Commissioner Withdraws Suretyship in Federal Court Drug Case
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has formally withdrawn his suretyship in an ongoing criminal case before the Federal High Court, Kano. The case, Federal Republic of Nigeria vs….
Presidency Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Claims of Northern Marginalisation
The Presidency has dismissed claims made by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has marginalised…
Kano Govt Partners with Kiru Reformative Centre to Tackle Drug Abuse, Thuggery
The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs has announced a new strategic partnership with the Kiru Reformative Centre aimed at combating drug abuse and thuggery among youth across the state….
EFCC Nabs 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Kano during a sting operation conducted on Monday, July 21, 2025. Operatives of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate…
Global IT Leader Saleeman Adedoyin Launches Free Summer School in Ilorin to Empower Students with Practical Skills
Global IT leader and philanthropist, Engineer Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman, has launched Project Tutored 25 in Ilorin, Kwara State, in collaboration with the international NGOs Evergreen Initiative and SheBuildLives. This free summer school…
Kwankwaso, the Emir of Daura and the task of nation building
By: Ashabu Lawal Rafukka On Saturday, 19th July, 2025, Senator Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, over the passing of former…
SIDES Celebrates Global Icon: Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Honored as Trailblazer in Tertiary Education
Abuja, Nigeria – In a momentous celebration of visionary leadership and educational excellence, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of the Maryam Abacha American Group of University and Founder of the Adamu Abubakar…