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…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
UNESCO Rep Attends French Varsity Award for Prof. Gwarzo
The Cité Universitaire de Paris, a leading university ranked as the best university in France and 12th in the European continent, has honoured Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of Association of…
The city of Kano, a time bomb ticking, and the question hangs heavy: who will be held accountable?
By Hadiza Nasir Ahmad I returned home on Wednesday, the Keke carrying me through a gathering I’d never witnessed before. A crowd, a sea of faces, and a growing unease. I asked…
2027 in Focus: The Rise of a Quiet Achiever
As the 2027 general elections approach in Nigeria, political activities are gaining momentum across the country. Aspirants and political stakeholders are holding consultations, strategizing, and making crucial moves in anticipation of the…
Leadership That Crossed Borders: How Gov Yusuf Made Our Hajj Beautiful
By Mahfouz Mustapha Maisikeli As someone who has had the privilege of performing Hajj multiple times, I went into the 2025 pilgrimage expecting the usual: long queues, food complaints, poor logistics, and…
Nigeria on path of economic renewal and global respect – Information Minister tells Forbes
As Nigeria marks 26 years since the return to democratic rule, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s economy, restoring…
Kano Group Faults APC Patriotic Volunteers, Defends Abba Yusuf’s Administration
A civic group, Nigeria Democracy Working Team, has criticized recent remarks made by a former Secretary to the Government of Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, describing them as misleading and a desperate…
AMDF Commends President Tinubu for Posthumous National Honours On James Bagauda Kaltho
The Africa Media Development foundation extends heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) for conferring posthumous national honors on late Bagauda Kaltho, a journalist who made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit…
Kano Government Denies New $6.6M Loan Allegation, Challenges Critics to Provide Evidence
The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that it contracted a new $6.6 million external loan under the current administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The rebuttal follows a report published by…
Humanity at the Crossroads: How Not to Let AI Replace Us
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In the age of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has become both a promise and a paradox. As global economies race to automate processes and…
OPINION: Not the Kind of Kano I Grew Up In
By Zainab Nasir Ahmad, Youth Advocate and Development Practitioner As a daughter of Kano, it deeply saddens me to witness what our beloved city has become. This is not the Kano I…
Tears, Prayers, and Riyals: A Hajj to Remember with Gov. Yusuf
By Ibrahim Adam In the sacred valleys of Mina, where millions gather seeking divine mercy, something unusual happened. It wasn’t the rituals or the crowd—it was the sight of a Nigerian governor…
General Sani Abacha: Revisiting His Enduring Contributions to Nigeria and Africa
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi As Nigeria continues its democratic journey and the African continent repositions itself on the global stage, history often reopens pages that deserve deeper introspection. One such page bears…
AMG Foundation offers free health insurance coverage to 200 vulnerable people
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMGF) has announced its commitment to sponsor free health insurance coverage for 200 vulnerable individuals in Kano State under the state health insurance scheme. This significant step…
Islam and the Rise of Purposeful Content Creation: A Global Call to Muslim Creators
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In the digital age, where stories travel faster than sound and visuals reshape global consciousness, a new breed of influence has emerged: the content creator. Armed…
How to Tell If a Democracy Is Working: A People-Cantered Look at Progress Across Africa
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Abuja Nigeria In every corner of Africa, from the crowded markets of Kano to the peaceful villages of Botswana, ordinary people ask a powerful question, “Is our democracy…
Eid El-Kabir: Speaker Falgore Felicitates with Muslims
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah as they celebrate this year’s Eid El-Kabir. In a statement…
YOSPIS Urges Peaceful, Responsible Eid al-Adha Celebrations Across Nigeria
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to mark the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has called for peaceful and responsible…
Eid-El-Kabir: Minister Yusuf Abdullahi Ata Urges Patience, Reflection Amid Celebrations
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful in Kano State and…
NSCDC Deploys 3,100 Personnel for Peaceful Eid-el Kabir Celebration in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has announced the deployment of over 3,100 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid-el Kabir celebration. According…
Families of 13 Kano Tijjaniyya followers abducted in Burkina Faso beg Tinubu, gov Yusuf for intervention
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The families of 13 Tijjaniyya sect followers from Kano State, who were allegedly kidnapped nine months ago in Burkina Faso have renewed their appeal to Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Supreme Court Ends 19-Year Gwandu Emirate Dispute, Rejects Jokolo’s Reinstatement
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ended a 19-year legal battle over the Gwandu Emirate throne, nullifying the reinstatement of Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. Delivering the lead judgment,…
BREAKING: Kano Police Reaffirm Ban on Durbar Ahead of 2025 Eid-El-Kabir Celebrations
As Muslims across Kano State prepare to mark the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful and…
Mustapha Shehu: Catalyzing a New Era of Youth Empowerment, Data-Driven Development, and Climate Action in Northern Nigeria
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Abuja Nigeria In an era where visionary leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable development, Mustapha Shehu, a distinguished development expert and philanthropist from Katsina State, Nigeria, is fast…
2027: APC debunks news of automatic tickets for NASS members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) said that the news circulating that National Assembly members would be granted automatic tickets in the 2027 election is fake. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity…