The Kano State Government has assured residents that it is taking decisive steps to address growing public concern over the resurgence of commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as Achaba, across parts of…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
BUK Hosts 5th National Conference of NIPR, Highlights PR’s Role in Transforming Tertiary Institutions
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has hosted the 5th National Conference of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for professionals in tertiary institutions, held from November 25 to 28, 2025. The conference,…
Tinubu Mourns Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of prominent Islamic leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 101. In a statement…
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment into Armed Forces
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency in response to rising insecurity across the country, directing the Nigerian Army, Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies…
Kano Moves to Stop Misclassification of Tsangaya, Islamiyya Learners as Out-of-School
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Education stakeholders in Kano State have commenced a workshop to develop an implementation plan for the newly approved Kano State Non-State Schools Policy, aimed at regulating and improving…
Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters
By Aminu Dahiru Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting President…
ISN Elects New Board at 6th Annual General Gathering in Kano
The Innovation Support Network (ISN), a leading coalition of innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators, workspaces, makerspaces, and hackerspaces across Nigeria, has announced the election of a new Board of Directors at its 6th…
Ganduje Unveils Plan to Establish Independent Hisbah Commission
Former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has announced plans to create an Independent Hisbah Commission to support the 12,000 Hisbah officers recently dismissed by the Kano State Government under…
Court Strikes Out ICPC’s Suit Against KANSIEC Officials
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out the case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against three senior officials of the…
Kano Govt Hails Dr. Aminu M. Bashir on Emergence as NIQS President
The Kano State Government has congratulated QS Dr. Aminu M. Bashir on his investiture as the 28th President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), describing his emergence as historic and…
Abduction: Niger govt orders closure of schools
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the abduction of children from a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of…
Again, Trump Calls Nigeria “A Disgrace,” Accuses FG of Failing to Protect Citizens
US President Donald Trump has once again described Nigeria as “a disgrace,” accusing the federal government of failing to protect citizens amid escalating insecurity across the country. Speaking on Fox News Radio’s…
Open Letter To Nigerian Leaders, Security Agencies, Development Partners & Community Stakeholders On The Current Insecurity Challenges
By Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi — Concerned Citizen & Development Solutions Journalist Your Excellencies, Distinguished National and State Leaders, Local Government Chairmen, Traditional and Religious Authorities, Security Agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society,…
NNPP Chairman Welcomes Formation of Kano Online Media Chapel, Calls It Timely and Impactful
The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hon. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, has described the establishment of the Kano Online Media Chapel as timely and highly commendable. Dungurawa…
V-PeSDI Advocates for Extensive and Reliable Data Systems for PWDs in Kano State
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has called for strengthened data collection and analysis systems for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. The call was made during a courtesy…
$10m bribery allegation against Akpabio, Barau: Police begin probe, grill Alwan Hassan
The Police have grilled Alwan Hassan, who accused the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, and his Deputy, Barau I. Jibrin, of receiving $10 million to halt the confirmation of Abdullahi…
Open Memo to the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP)
Abba Dukawa With due respect to your esteemed office and in recognition of the noble role of the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining law, order, and the protection of citizens, I write on…
Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman for Another Five-Year Term
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term. Marwa, originally appointed…
Kano Govt Develops Multi-Hazard Risk Communication Plan to Boost Public Health Preparedness
The Kano State Government has taken a major step toward strengthening public health preparedness with the successful development of a Multi-Hazard and Multi-Sectoral Risk Communication and Community Engagement Plan. The plan was…
Best Choice Hospital Unveils Mega Free Medical Outreach, 50% Surgery Slash — A Tribute to Gov. Abba Yusuf’s Healthcare Transformation
In another historic humanitarian stride, Best Choice Specialist Hospital has again set the pace in community service and affordable healthcare — a gesture that has left many Nigerians astonished and grateful. According…
Bichi rep Reaffirms Commitment to Education as Bichi Nursing College Matriculates students
The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency and the chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to education. Bichi stated this at the Maiden Matriculation of Flagship…
President Kikelomo Extends COWA Green Border Initiative to Seme, Unveils Plans for COP30 Climate Showcase
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) on Friday launched its first Green Border Day in Seme, Lagos State, marking what the association describes as a major step in its ongoing push for…
NERC Appointment: NPC DG Declines Role in Smear Campaign Against Deputy Senate President Barau
From Ahmad Muhammad. The Director-General of the National Productivity Center, Dr. Baffa Babba Danagundi, has vowed that he will not be part of any conspiracy to discredit Senator Barau Jibrin over the…
The Danger of Enforcing Mother Tongue as the Medium of Instruction in Kano State Public Schools
By M.B.Musa, PhD Department of Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. mbmusa@abu.edu.ng The recent move by the Kano State House of Assembly to enforce the use of mother tongue as the language of…
KASA Issues One-Week Ultimatum to Banks, Telecom Companies to Comply with Court Order on Billboard Ads
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASA) has issued a one-week ultimatum to banks, telecommunications companies, and mobile phone companies in the state to comply with a…