By Abdullahi Yusuf A total of 2,425 suspects were arrested by the police command in Kano State for various offences in 2024. The Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, disclosed this at…
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Court orders DSS to release Bodejo, says detention unlawful
An Abuja High Court on Monday, ordered the release of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from the Department of State Service (DSS) detention. Justice Mohammed Zubairu, in…
JUST IN: Warri Refinery Resumes Operations
Barely a month after the commencement of operations at the 60,000-barrel-per-day Port Harcourt Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the operational restart of the 125,000-barrel-per-day Warri Refining &…
FG budgets N1.83 billion to convert EFCC forfeited properties into state house quarters
The Federal Government has proposed spending N1.83 billion in the 2025 budget to convert properties forfeited from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into State House quarters in Abuja. According to…
Be good ambassadors of Nigeria, Jibrin tells foreign scholarship beneficiaries
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin has urged the 70 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship scheme to be nation’s good ambassadors and be ready to return and contribute to national development upon graduation….
Senator Barau Bids Farewell To 70 Foreign Scholarship Beneficiaries
By Abdullahi Yusuf Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, on Sunday bid farewell to 70 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship scheme at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The beneficiaries, who…
2027: Don’t field northern presidential candidate, ex-Atiku campaigner advises PDP
A Lagos State PDP Chieftain and former member, Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC), Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, has urged the party to ensure that a southerner emerges as its presidential candidate…
Rano LGA Secretary Ismail Yusuf Receives Appreciation Award from Ugandan University
The Islamic University in Uganda has presented an award to Mr. Ismail Yusuf Musa, the Administrative Secretary of Rano Local Government in Kano State, Nigeria. The award was given in recognition of…
Inside Raya, a Kano primary school where pupils learn under trees for over 20 years
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The once beautiful, serene and standard learning environment in Raya village, Tudunwada Local Government has become a shadow of its former self. Since inception more than five decades…
Troops neutralise bandits’ kingpin, others in Zamfara
Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli in Zamfara. This is contained…
Opponents of Tax Reform enemies of Nigeria — Okupe
A former presidential spokesman Dr Doyin Okupe says opponents of the proposed Tax Reform Bills are enemies of the country, saying the bills are pro-poor and pro-development. Okupe, in an interview with…
A Visionary of Impact: The Life and Legacy of Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo
By Maimuna S. Bello Nelson Mandela once said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”This profound wisdom resonates deeply with the life…
President Tinubu Celebrates APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje at 75
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his 75th birthday….
Christmas: NDLEA raids Kano drug dens, arrests 34 suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested 34 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in the state. ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the command’s spokesman disclosed this in…
Rep. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Congratulates Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on 75th Birthday
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Bichi Federal Constituency, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), His…
Murtala Sule Garo Congratulates Ganduje on 75th Birthday
Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship candidate in Kano from the 2023 general elections, has sent warm congratulations to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo: A Beacon of Simplicity, Leadership, Education, and Humanity
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi In a world often captivated by grandeur and ostentation, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo stands out as a rare gem whose simplicity, visionary leadership, and deep commitment to education…
We Make N50bn Transactions Every Week, Says Wudil Cattle Market Chair
By Abdullahi Yusuf About N50 billion transactions are being made at the Wudil Cattle Market in Kano State,every week. The amount is estimated from the sales of more than 3 million cows…
The Life and Legacy of Muhammad Garba: A Story of Commitment, Leadership, and Excellence
BY: UMAR IDRIS SHUAIBU, KANO Muhammad Garba’s rise from a young man in Kano to a reputable figure in public service, media, and union leadership is evidence of his commitment, foresight, and…
Islam and Climate Action: A Global Call for Global Awareness and Change
By Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the need for innovative and inclusive solutions has never been more urgent. Among the many approaches…
JUST IN: Tinubu Defends Subsidy Removal, Says Reform Was Necessary
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his stance on the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating he has no regrets about the decision. During his first presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu emphasized…
Gov. Yusuf Launches “AbbaCare,” Enrolls 300,000 Vulnerable Kano Residents
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the Abba Care Initiative, enrolling over 300,000 individuals in a free health insurance scheme. The Initiative, according to his spokesperson,…
CISLAC Warns Against Budget Padding, Demands Accountability in 2025 Budget
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the 2025 Federal Budget of Restoration, urging the Federal Government to prioritize transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of…
Court orders I-G to release singer “Speed Darlington “ within 48 hours
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to release the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, within 48 hours. Justice…
FG to arraign suspected terrorists linked to Bello Turji group
The Federal Government will on Monday, arraigned five suspected terrorists linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, who were arrested by the…