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…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
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The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has formally withdrawn his suretyship in an ongoing criminal case before the Federal High Court, Kano.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…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21bn Foreign Loan Plan for 2025–2026
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act….
Buhari Family Expresses Gratitude to Nigerians, World Leaders Over Late President’s Burial
The family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, and other Nigerians for their support during the period…
The North And The Nostalgic Need For A Nurse
By Bala Ibrahim. A sentimental longing or feeling for a period in the past, which comes with an affection, is the commonest description of nostalgia. For a lot of people living in…
BREAKING: World Bank Endorses Appointment of New Kano-ACReSAL Project Coordinator
The World Bank has formally endorsed the appointment of Aminu Gidado Yusha’u, formerly the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, as the substantive Project Coordinator of the Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes…
Nigeria, Tinubu and Compassionate leadership
By Shehu Chaji President Bola Ahmad Tinubu thought when elected into office faced challenges due to his courageous decision to remove fuel subsidy that some few cartels are making hundreds of billions…
PUMA Describes Buhari as Iconic Leader, Highly Misunderstood
Abuja, Nigeria – The Peace and Unity Media Advocacy (PUMA) has paid tribute to the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an iconic leader who loved his country but…
BREAKING: Katsina Governor Radda Survives Minor Road Accident
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident this evening along the Daura–Katsina road while on official duty. The Governor sustained no serious injuries and is…
Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025): A Tribute to an Exceptional Soldier and Astute Democrat
By Hon Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa, OON (Sardaunan Hausa) Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un (to Allah we all came and to Him we shall all return) I received the news of the…
Inuwa Waya Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Discusses Development Agenda for Kano
A prominent Kano-born technocrat and seasoned administrator, Barrister Inuwa Waya, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Government House,…
Alleged N1 Billion Money Laundering: ICPC to Arraign KANSIEC Chairman, Secretary, and Deputy Director on Monday
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Monday arraign the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, alongside the commission’s Secretary,…
Fresh Energy in Kano: Governor Yusuf Swears In Ibrahim Adam as Special Adviser on Information
By Salisu Hamisu Ali In a bid to inject youthful vibrancy and fresh ideas into his administration, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sworn in Ibrahim Adam as the Special Adviser…
Kano Assembly Denies Investigation of ALGON Chair, Describes Reports as False and Misleading
The Kano State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to investigate Hajiya Sa’adatu Yusha’u, Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government and ALGON Chairperson, over alleged land allocation mismanagement. In…
Indonesia Embassy, Kano Traders Host “Indonesia Expo Kano 2025”
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Abuja, in partnership with the Kano Council of Traders and Entrepreneurs (KASCOTE), has successfully hosted the second edition of the…
BREAKING: Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri After Muhammadu Buhari
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during an expanded Federal Executive…
Isah Commends Kano, Edo States on Handling of the Uromi Killings
From Ahmad Muhammad. The Executive Director of PUMA, Salihu Othman Isah, has lauded the governments of Kano and Edo States for their effective handling of the recent incident involving the killing of…