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…
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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…
Former Kano APC Councilors Hold Special Prayers for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) councilors who served under former Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have organized a special prayer session to express their gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the…
Saleh Baba: Philanthropist Without Borders, By Engr. Usman Abba, Rano
In a world where success is often measured by wealth, power, and social influence, few individuals remind us that the true essence of greatness lies in humility, service, and compassion. One of…
KANFEST 2025: Governor Yusuf Tasks Emirs to Sustain Annual Durbar Festival
In a bid to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Kano State,Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all Emirs in the state to uphold the annual Durbar(traditional horse riding) festival….
Agusto & Co. Upgrades Jaiz Bank’s Credit Rating to A– (Stable)
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest financial institution, has received an upgrade in its credit rating from Agusto & Co. Limited, the country’s foremost credit rating agency. In its latest report, Agusto…
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected Vandals, Burglars in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four notorious suspected criminals for alleged involvement in vandalism and burglary across different parts of the state….
Police Whisk Away Sowore After Attending Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Hearing
Armed police operatives have arrested former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, shortly after he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous…
Falgore Salutes Kwankwaso, Describes Him as a Beacon of Hope
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Dr. Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on the occasion of his birthday anniversary….
Kwankwaso @69: Nigeria Celebrates Icon
By Mustapha Muhammad About eight hundred and twenty-eight (828) months ago, roughly five thousand seven hundred and ninety-six (5,796) weeks in the past, a remarkable child was born in the humble village…
YOSPIS Director, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, Receives Youth Leadership Award
The Executive Director of the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS), Zainab Nasir Ahmad, has been honoured with the Youth Leadership Award by the Gamji Educational…