The Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two young Kano indigenes Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad in Makurdi, Benue state. In a statement…
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JUST IN: SDP Suspends National Chairman Shehu Gabam Over Financial Misconduct Allegations
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended its National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, over allegations of financial misconduct and misappropriation of party funds. Also suspended are the party’s National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and…
Falgore Reaffirms Assembly’s Commitment to Vocational Skills Legislation
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has reassured the citizens of Kano State of the Assembly’s unwavering support for any policy initiative by the…
Despite Court Ruling, FG Bent on Taking Over Kuyan Ta Inna Lands for Railway in Kano
Despite a High Court ruling that barred the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, from taking over Kuyan Ta Inna lands in Kano, the Federal Government appears determined to proceed with…
Governing with the People: How Governor Umar Namadi’s Gwamnati da Jama’a Are Changing the Face of Governance in Jigawa
By Lamara Garba In a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is…
Open Letter to the Kano State Governor: A Cry for Urgent Action Against the Rising Tide of Thuggery
By Zainab Nasir Ahmad Your Excellency, With a heavy heart and trembling hands, I write this letter—not just as an advocate or a citizen, but as a daughter of Kano whose soul…
Tinubu to Name 2027 Running Mate After APC Convention – Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, says the President will choose his running mate for the 2027 election after the next national convention of the All…
From Rubble to Reform: A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Built Environment
By Adamu Aminu. The menace of building collapses has cast a long shadow over Nigeria, claiming over 200 lives and injuring more than 500 people between 2020 and 2024. The statistics are…
Reps Minority Whip Tasks Politicians on Fulfilling Campaign Pledges
By Laraba Usman The Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Ali Isa, has called on politicians across the country to honour their campaign promises and remain accountable to the people. He…
KSrelief to Provide Solar-powered Boreholes in 1o Nigerian States
From Ahmad Muhammad The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement via video conference yesterday with a civil society organization to implement a project that will drill…
Minister of State for Housing Receives Kano Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdussalam
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, warmly welcomed the Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, to his office in Abuja on Wednesday. The…
Projects: I’m Proud Of Gov. Lawal’s Achievements, Says Ex-president Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Gov. Lawal for his outstanding achievements, emphasizing the positive impact of his leadership in Zamfara State. On Tuesday, the former president commissioned the Yariman Bakura Specialist…
Former President Obasanjo, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Commission Ultra-Modern Processing Factory in Gombe
…Obasanjo lauds Gombe Gov for establishing Industrial Park, Says Inuwa Yahaya Has Planted Seeds of Prosperity …As Governor Declares Gombe Ready for Global Investment, Says Project Will Power Jobs, Growth, Food Security…
AHBN, AFENET, and Government Unite in Kano to Reach Every Unvaccinated Child
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi – Special Health Report KANO, Nigeria — June 16, 2025 | In an inspiring display of collaboration and evidence-based advocacy, the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) in partnership…
Maiduguri Court Jails Two for Internet Fraud
Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 convicted and sentenced the duo of Samuel Okoro and Lucky Dauda to eight years imprisonment each….
NEMA, IQAN to Collaborate on Strengthening Quality Standards in Emergency Management
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with relevant organizations and institutions to enhance the delivery of quality services…
APC Northwest group drums support for Shettima, caution agitators
The APC Northwest Reclamation Front has expressed support for the continuation of the Tinubu/Shettima ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued in Kano and signed by the coordinator Mallam…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Harmony – Information Minister
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting religious harmony and national unity, recognising the Church as a vital partner in shaping values and mentoring the next generation. This assurance…
Re-the Lion Behind The Mic: How Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu Is Shaping A New Era Of Northern Journalism
By Babayo Sule PhD Fortunately, I stumbled across a fabulous article with the above title written by a certain Muhammad Ibrahim, PhD, from Qatar. It immediately got me thinking and awakened my…
Former President Obasanjo To Commission Projects In Zamfara
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to commission significant projects in Zamfara State. A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, announced that the former President will inaugurate…
AHBN, Partners Disseminate Accountability Scorecard, Highlight Progress on Zero Dose Learning Hub Project in Kano
The African Health Budget Network (AHBN), in partnership with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), has presented progress updates and disseminated an accountability scorecard on the ongoing implementation of the Zero Dose…
Buni Urges Unity, Backs Tinubu for 2027 at APC North East Zonal Consultative Meeting in Gombe
Gov. Mai Mala Buni, has called on stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North East to remain united, reinforce support for the ruling party, and rally behind President Bola…
Fadan Yan Daba a Kano: A Growing Menace Demanding Urgent Action
By Adamu Aminu. Kano, renowned for its vibrant commerce and rich cultural heritage, is now battling a dual menace threatening its social fabric: the rise of thuggery, known as Fadan Yan Daba,…
In France, Professor Gwarzo Receives Prestigious Global Honour for Innovative Transformation of African Higher Education
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Paris, France – June 14, 2025 Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, a prominent Nigerian academic and champion of higher education in Africa, has been awarded the prestigious Award of…
Again, IGP invites Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson over alleged Ganduje’s suspension
The Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered it’s monitory unit to produce Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa at the force headquarters over alleged criminal defamation as…