By Adamu S Ladan In a landmark but contentious decision, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has officially adopted its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029. The vote-based adoption—strongly championed by the Africa…
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Youth Reformation Foundation Responds to Amnesty International’s Report on Insecurity
From Khadija Abdullahi, Kaduna The Youth Reformation and Leadership Skills Development Foundation has expressed disagreement with a recent report by Amnesty International on the state of insecurity in Nigeria, describing the report…
Super Eagles Star Ahmed Musa Marries Fourth Wife in Kano
Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa has taken a fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private ceremony held in Kano State. The quiet wedding was reportedly attended by close family members and friends,…
NBA Gombe Branch Declares One-Week Boycott of Courts Over Funding and Appeal Court Closure
By Laraba Usmsn The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch, has declared a one-week boycott of all High Court, Magistrate, and Area Court sittings across Gombe State. This was disclosed in a…
UN-Habitat Showdown: Nigeria and Africa Assert Development Agenda Over Ideological Pressures
By Adamu S Ladan Diplomatic shuttles are ongoing at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) following contentious deliberations over the draft 2026 Strategic Plan. The debates, which came to a head…
JUST IN: Court of Appeal Overturns Federal High Court Judgement on Local Government Elections in Kano
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the ruling of the Federal High Court in Kano regarding the local government elections in the state, stating that the federal court lacked the…
YOSPIS Celebrates Children’s Day with Kano’s Street-Connected Children
In a heartwarming display of compassion and commitment, the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) marked this year’s Children’s Day with a special celebration for street-connected…
Ex-NYCN Chair Condemns Attack on Rano Police Station, Killing of DPO
By Mustapha Salisu A former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Bauchi State, Umar Lauya, has condemned the recent attack on the Rano Police Station in Kano State…
Gov. Fintiri Flags Off Construction of N18.97 Billion Ultra-Modern International Conference Centre in Yola
From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially flagged off the construction of a new Ultra-modern International Conference and event centre worth N18.97 Billion in Adamawa state Governor Fintiri while…
Gov. Mutfwang Celebrates 2 Years in Office with Thanksgiving Service
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has celebrated two years in office with a thanksgiving service held at the Polo field in Jos on Thursday. Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude…
Renewed Hope at Two: A Call to Sustain the Momentum
By Faizu Alfindiki As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second anniversary in office, it is imperative to reflect on the journey so far and the road ahead. Faizu Alfindiki, a stalwart…
Left to Die in the Dark: How Lack of Water, Electricity, and Toilets Turns Tudun Wada PHCs in Kano into Death Traps
Across Tudun Wada LGA in Kano State, broken promises, decaying infrastructure, and absent amenities leave patients in remote communities exposed to deadly health risks. By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman, May 2025 Despite Kano…
Tinubu’s Administration Grapples with Economic, Security Challenges – CISLAC
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has released a comprehensive mid-term assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges across Nigeria’s executive,…
Retired Civil Servants Decry Non-Remittance of Housing Funds to Federal Mortgage Bank
From Mohammed Bello, Kaduna A pressing appeal has been made to the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to urgently address the systemic issue of non-remittance of National Housing Fund (NHF)…
Gov. Yusuf Flags- Off N16 Billion Gratuity Payment For Former APC Councillors, Others
The Kano State Government, under the able leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf has commenced payment of over N16 Billion outstanding gratuity, accommodation, leave/recess, housing, and furniture allowances to APC former councillors that…
BREAKING: NDLEA Arraigns Notorious Drug Kingpin Danwawu in Court
In a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) today arraigned a notorious drug dealer, Suleiman Aminu, popularly known…
HJRBDA MD Tours Key Dams, Irrigation, and Power Projects
By Mustapha Salisu The Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Alhaji Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has led a high-level management team on a familiarization tour of critical dams,…
Investing in the Future: Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo’s Powerful Message on International Children’s Day 2025
Balarabe Musa, Kano Nigeria As the world marks International Children’s Day 2025, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, a visionary educationist, philanthropist, and Chairman of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation (AAG-Foundation), delivered a heartfelt…
Tax Justice Reviews KIRS’ Grievance Redress Mechanism in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP), Kano Chapter, has conducted a performance review of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) system implemented by the Kano State Internal Revenue Service…
Week-Long Activities Marking 2025 Children’s Day End in Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu, Yobe As part of efforts to engage school children in celebration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, the Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government Education Authority, Alhaji Hamisu…
KNSG Warns Youths on Inter-Community Clash or Face Wrath of Law
The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to irate youths to desist from disrupting the prevailing peace across communities or risk facing the full weight of the law. This was…
Children’s Day 2025: Governor Yusuf Pledges Continued Support for Child Welfare in Kano
As the world marks International Children’s Day, Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting the safety, welfare, and overall development of children across the…
BAF Celebrates Children’s Day, Calls for More Support to Jigawa Children
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Baba Azumi Foundation (BAF) in Jigawa State with support from Actionaid has sponsored rural children from three local government areas to participate in the state-wide International Children’s…
INEC Chairman visits Lalong, discusses electoral reforms, others
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Senate Committee Chairman on Electoral Matters Senator Simon Bako Lalong on Tuesday received the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in his office…
Children’s day: Governor Mutfwang describes Plateau’s children as greatest treasure
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated children in the state and across the country on the occasion of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, describing them…