A high-powered delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in the Islamic holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the funeral of late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji…
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A.A. Zaura Foundation Graduates 95 Kano Youths on Digital Entrepreneurship
From Ahmad Muhammad. The A A Zaura Foundation International has concluded its Digital Entrepreneurship Youth Programme, graduating 95 students on Saturday in Kano. In his speech at the ceremony, the Chairman of…
Emir of Kano Celebrates Sanusi Bature, Ten Others for Community Service in Dawakin Tofa
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has celebrated Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, alongside ten other distinguished individuals for their outstanding…
Gombe SDP Suspends 3 Officials Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
By Laraba Usman The Gombe State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended three officials for alleged misconduct and actions considered harmful to the party’s cohesion and image. This was…
Say no to drug abuse — Army, NDLEA warn soldiers
By Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Natsinta Barracks, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement…
V-PeSDI Joins Cancer Advocates on Strategic Visit to Kano Cancer Center
Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) proudly joined other cancer advocates on a strategic visit to Nigeria’s second-largest cancer treatment center, located in Kano State. The delegation was warmly received by…
VP Shettima Mourns Late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Says Nigeria Has Lost An Irreplaceable Institution
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the passing of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, saying the nation has lost an irreplaceable institution. The late Dantata,…
Tinubu Mourns Business Icon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away at the age of 94 in the…
Gawuna Mourns Business Icon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Describes Him as Pillar of Industry and Philanthropy
The former Deputy Governor of Kano State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman and foremost business…
Falgore Mourns Philanthropist Aminu Dantata, Describes Him as an Extraordinary Personality
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a revered philanthropist and statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who…
Radda mourns business icon, describes him as a towering figure
By Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed profound grief over the death of elder statesman, business magnate and philanthropist, Aminu Alhassan Dantata who passed away at…
V-PeSDI Donates social Engagements Equipment to Kano Juvenile Center
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has donated sports equipment to the Kano Juvenile Center, popularly known as the Remand Home, as part of efforts to promote social engagement and…
How Gov. Yusuf Empowered LGs and Councillors to Rebuild Kano from the Ground Up
By Ibrahim Adam In a refreshing and visionary approach to leadership, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has redefined governance in Kano State by empowering Local Government Chairmen and Councillors to become the true…
Kano/Jigawa Customs Comptroller Seeks Stronger Ties with Journalists
The Comptroller of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, has called for enhanced collaboration between the Customs Service and journalists in promoting national development and transparency….
Tinubu Appoints Ismaeel Ahmed as Executive Chairman of Presidential CNG Initiative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed as the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), a key component of his administration’s economic palliative programme. According to…
BREAKING: Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman, Cites Health Reasons Amid Political Tensions
In a surprise development, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State,…
2027 ADA Coalition: A Deal That’s Dead on Arrival
By Ibrahim Dan-Gaskiya Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives. Key characteristics include free and fair elections, protection of individual…
2027: I’ll Gladly Accept Any Role Tinubu Assigns to Me — Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, says he will wholeheartedly accept any responsibility President Bola Ahmed Tinubu entrusts to him ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press conference…
Insecurity: Army operational base to be established in Zuru Emirate, says Gov. Idris
Arrangements have been completed to establish an Army operational base in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State, according to Gov. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. The Govenror disclosed this on Tuesday when he paid…
Reusable Sanitary Pad Training Aims to End Period Poverty in Kano
As the world moves towards sustainable and inclusive solutions, the Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI), in collaboration with like-minded NGOs, has trained women and adolescent girls to produce affordable, reusable,…
Kano Govt Declares Thursday Public Holiday to Mark Islamic New Year
The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. This was announced in a statement signed by the…
Gov Idris receives PDP stalwarts, supporters in Zuru into APC
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr.Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, on Wednesday received prominent stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with hundreds of their supporters who defected to the All Progressives Congress…
Atiku, Son Stripped of Traditional Titles Following Adamawa Government Directive
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has been stripped of his traditional title of Waziri Adamawa. His son, Alhaji Aliyu Atiku, who held…
Governor Yusuf Orders Immediate Rehabilitation of Kano French and Chinese College
In a renewed push to revamp the education sector, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate and comprehensive rehabilitation of the state-owned College for French and Chinese Languages,…
Development Data Day: CITAD Calls for Investment in Inclusive, People-Centered Data Systems
As the world marks Development Data Day—also recognized as World Development Information Day—the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on governments at all levels to prioritize investment in inclusive…