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…
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$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…
Falgore Hails Comrade Aminu Abdussalam at 65, Describes Him as a Dedicated Leader
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State, on the occasion…
An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
By Hadiza Nasir Ahmad Strengthening Nigeria’s Diplomacy Amid U.S. Threats and Global Misperceptions Your Excellency, I write to you not just as a citizen, but as a Nigerian who believes deeply in…
Media Freedom: How Ganduje’s Govt, Where Garba Was the Image Maker, Gagged the Media
By Danlami Ibrahim It’s laughable enough to read a statement issued by former NUJ President, Malam Comrade Muhammad Garba, in which he accused the present Kano State Government of press intimidation by…
OPINION: From NUJ President to Press Oppressor: Garba’s Fall
….Ganduje’s Era of Media Intimidation Revisited As a Nigerian, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion, as guaranteed by the Constitution. However, the right to express an opinion does not…
Shekarau at 70: Ex-Kano Governor Vows to Remain Active in Politics
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Former Kano State Governor, Senator Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has declared that he will remain active in politics for the rest of his life, saying his participation in governance…
Kano Govt Integrates 1,654 Repentant Thugs into Safe Corridor Rehabilitation Programme
In a renewed effort to curb political thuggery and youth violence, the Kano State Government has successfully integrated 1,654 repentant political thugs into its Safe Corridor rehabilitation programme. An additional 2,100 individuals…
SCI impacts lives across Northern Nigeria
By Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina Save the Children International SCI has continued to make a strong impact across Northern Nigeria, bringing hope to children and families affected by insecurity, poverty and displacement. The…
President Umaro Sissoco of Guinea-Bissau Honours Kano Governor with Nation’s Highest Gold Medal
….. Describes Gov. Yusuf as a Pan -Africanist, promoting unity through education, empowerment The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji…
Kano Govt Dismisses Wole Soyinka Centre’s Report on Press Freedom Violations
The Kano State Government has rejected a report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which ranked the state among the top three in Nigeria allegedly violating press freedom. The…
Kano Assembly Demands Cancellation of Customs Cadet Recruitment
……Describes Exercise as Nepotistic, Violating Federal Character Principles The Kano State House of Assembly has called for the immediate cancellation of the recently released cadet recruitment list by the Nigeria Customs Service…
Soludo’s Solution For Voter Apathy In Anambra
By Law Mefor During his state visit to Anambra State earlier this year, President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu told Ndi-Anambra, “We have the solution. Soludo is the solution. He knows the way. We…
Dangote Cement Gboko Kicks Off 2025 Sustainability Week With Impactful Programmes
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week, an annual programme that features the company’s deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. In his remarks, Plant…
ASCON: Yobe Government Sponsors 149 Officials for High-Impact Training
By Alhaji Yusuf,Damaturu Yobe State Government has Tuesday deployed 149 senior civil servants for specialized training at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in Lagos. The initiative,described as the largest single…
Nigerians Urged to Tap Into UK’s DCTS for Zero-Tariff Export Opportunities
Nigerians have been urged to take full advantage of the opportunities provided under the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which offers zero or reduced tariffs on thousands of Nigerian products…