Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is set to hold its 39th Convocation Ceremony in a grand, staggered format from Wednesday, February 12, to Saturday, February 15, 2025. The four-day event will celebrate thousands…
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JG-PCACC moves to close ties with PCC, Abuja
As part of its efforts to strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and accountability in our society, the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission (JG-PCACC) paid a courtesy visit…
Kabir Abubakar Foundation Awards Appointment Letters and Salary Upgrades to 318 Teachers
The Kabir Abubakar Foundation, under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, a member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal constituency, has issued appointment letters to the newly 200 employed…
Meet Halima Usman Jibrin, the inspiring force behind ‘Blind Kitchen’
Despite being visually impaired, her culinary journey began at a young age, fueled by a genuine passion for cooking instilled by her family. From selling cakes to preparing diverse dishes, Halima navigates…
Kano Community Where Pregnant Women Die on the Road, No Girl Completes Primary School
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba In Kano State, rural communities continue to suffer from poverty and lack of basic services. Marken Mahuta, a remote village in Ɗambatta Local Government Area, has neither healthcare…
Saraki Urges FG to Reconsider 4% FOB Levy, Warns of Impact on Businesses and Consumers
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed concerns over the proposed 4 percent free-on-board (FOB) levy set to be implemented by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), warning that it could have severe…
‘I Swear To God Binani Won 2023 Adamawa Guber Poll’, Dismissed REC Ari Insists
Dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Barrister Hudu Ari, has reaffirmed his claim that Senator Aisha Binani, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 gubernatorial election, was…
Kano State Intensifies Efforts to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality – Dr. Nagoda
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. Speaking after the inaugural…
JUST IN: Aregbesola, Kwankwaso Hold Strategic Meeting in Lagos Ahead of 2027 Elections
Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex-Governor of Kano State, held a strategic meeting in Lagos as preparations for the 2027 general elections gain momentum. “Aregbesola and Kwankwaso just…
Police neutralise 11 suspected bandits, rescue 85 victims in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina state, has succeeded in neutralising 11 suspected bandits and rescued 85 kidnapped victims in January, 2025. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Abubakar…
Kano’s First Female Medical Anatomist Leads New Muscle Discovery
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by a team of researchers led by Dr. Maryam Nasir Aliyu at Northwest University Kano (formerly Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano). The team identified a previously…
NIWA MD warns staff against indolence, sabotage to revenue drive
Mr Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director (MD), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Friday warned staff against indolence and any act of sabotage to the revenue drive of the authority. The MD gave…
Don’t Be Distracted By The Opposition, APC Stalwart Advises Ribadu, others
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso,has advised the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribado, and other top-ranking officials of the Bola…
Emir of Daura links insecurity to poor upbringing
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, has attributed the surge in insecurity across the country to poor upbringing, among other factors. He made the remark on Thursday while receiving the Commandant…
Gov.Yusuf Launches Community Revolving Fund, Urges Judicious Utilization
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday launched a Community Revolving Fund(CRF) aimed at boosting assorted crops production in the state. The initiative is also aimed at eradicating…
Our Position on Independent Palestinian State Remains Unchanged – Saudi Prince
Ahmad Muhammad Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Nigerian Cancer Society, Kano Chapter, Calls for Subsidized Cancer Care on World Cancer Day
In a press conference held at the AHBN Conference Hall to mark World Cancer Day, the Nigerian Cancer Society, Kano State Chapter, has called for urgent action to address the rising cancer…
Kano govt pledges strengthened economic ties with Tunisia
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has pledged to strengthen economic ties between the state and Tunisia, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, culture and trade. He stated this during a courtesy visit by…
Woman jailed 5 years for trafficking lady to Italy for prostitution
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced a woman, Benedicta Usen, also known as Mrs Carol Omomoh, to a five-year imprisonment without option of fine for trafficking a…
Northern Online Media Group Elects New National Executives, Nigerian Tracker Publisher Named Treasurer
The Northern Online Media Reporters and Publishers (NORP) has elected a new national executive team, with Comrade Musa Mohammed emerging as the Executive National President. The election took place on Saturday at…
NELFUND disburses N20bn to 192,906 students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as of Feb.3, has disbursed a total of N20,074,050,000 for institutional fees, benefiting no fewer than 192,906 students across various tertiary institutions in the country. This…
Hon. Nasir Aminu Bala Ja’oji Awards Foreign Scholarships to 20 Tarauni Indigenes
In a major effort to promote education and global exposure, Honorable Nasir Aminu Bala Ja’oji has awarded foreign scholarships to 20 deserving indigenes of Tarauni Local Government in Kano State. The initiative,…
Gov Yusuf’s Achievements: Waiya Inaugurates Kwankwasiyya Facebookers Group
Kano state commissioner for information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has Inaugurated Kwankwasiyya Facebookers Group that will champion the promotion of Kano state government achievements. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony…
BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Ex-Depot Price to N890
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre, effective Saturday, February 1, 2025. According…
Salisu Yusuf Appointed as NCS Kano Chairman
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has appointed Salisu Yusuf as the Kano State Chairman in recognition of his significant contributions to cancer awareness and health advocacy in the state. This was disclosed…