By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) is deeply saddened and disturbed by the brutal and inhumane attack carried out on the household of Haruna Bashir at…
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NAWOJ Commends Kano Governor, Police Over Arrest of Suspects in Dorayi Killings
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Nigeria Police Force for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the gruesome murder…
Falgore Strongly Condemns the Brutal Killing of Woman and Six Children, Commends Police Arrest of Suspects
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, has once again condemned in strong terms the gruesome killing of a mother and her six children in…
YFPM Condemns Brutal Attack on Family in Kano, Demands Justice
The Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over a brutal attack on the household of Haruna Bashir in Dorayi Charanchi Quarters, Kano State, describing the incident…
CHR Marks 25 Years of Impact in Health, Community Development
By Mustapha Salisu The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has commemorated its 25th anniversary with a grand ceremony held on Saturday at the Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The event, supported…
Imam Abubakar: A legacy of Courage and Humanity – Northern CAN Chairman
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of…
Borno Gov dismisses APC anointment claims
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has anointed individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) party…
Kano Govt Debunks Claims of Administrative Paralysis Over File Forwarding Directive
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that a recent directive by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has “grounded public administration” across the state. In a statement signed by…
Kano Emirate Council Receives 2026 Northern Nigeria Peace Campaign Delegation
The Kano Emirate Council on Saturday hosted the leadership of the 2026 Northern Nigeria Peace Campaign, led by Global Peace Ambassador Zubairu Dalhatu Malami, for a high‑level engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration…
Every LGA in Kano will be represented in national health fellowship – Dr Mahmud Gaya
Mahmud Tajo Sani Gaya, Executive Chairman of Gaya Local Government and ALGON representative on healthcare matters in Kano has said that all the 44 local government areas in the State will be…
No Peace Deal With Bandits:Minister Of Defence Warns State Governments
No Peace Deal With Bandits:Minister Of Defence Warns State Governments By Abdullahi Yusuf Minister of Defence, retired Gen.Christopher Musa, has reportedly issued a stern warning to state governments against entering into or…
Rano Agog as Emir Turbans Ex-State NULGE Scribe, Two Others as District Heads
The Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammadu Isah Umaru (Autan Bawo), on Friday turbaned three district heads to strengthen grassroots development across the emirate. Speaking at the ceremony held at his palace in…
FG Welcome European Commission’s of Nigeria from fron EU AML/CFT High-Risk List
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing…
Ekiti journalists decry poor welfare, seek audience with Oyebanji
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has expressed concern over the welfare of journalists in the state and appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to grant…
Dangaske Lauds NAWOJ as partners in progress
A prominent businessman in Kano State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Dangaske, stated this while receiving members of the association during a courtesy visit. Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Dangaske expressed his appreciation for the visit…
KNUPDA Commissions New Zonal Offices to Enhance Service Delivery, Public Access
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has commissioned new zonal offices across strategic locations in the state as part of efforts to bring its…
Digital Journalists Must Uphold Ethics, Respect Privacy — Prof. Nura
Prof. Nura Ibrahim of Bayero University Kano’s Department of Information and Media Studies has urged online journalists to engage responsibly on digital platforms and respect privacy in their reporting. He made the…
Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, Upgrades 5 Hospitals to Specialist Status
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a significant push to transform its healthcare sector, the Yobe State Government has employed 2,500 healthcare workers and upgraded five general hospitals to specialist facilities across the…
Nigeria, Russia affected as US pauses visa processing for 75 countries
Visa applicants from Nigeria, Somalia, and Russia will now face fresh uncertainty as the United States has halted visa processing for 75 nations pending a review of its immigration screening rules. The…
Online Journalism Must Be Ethical, Professional – Kano Govt
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical, responsible and professional digital journalism, describing the media as a critical pillar of democratic governance. The Commissioner for Information and Internal…
NUJ Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Co-Founder of Newswatch Magazine
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, renowned journalist and co-founder of the…
CNG Condemns Unprovoked Attack on Hausa Traders in Edo, Warns of Consequences
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent unprovoked and violent attack on members of the Hausa community in Ekpoma, Edo Central. The group described…
DSP Barau Jibrin Set To Commence Mega Empowerment Programme
DSP Barau Jibrin Set To Commence Mega Empowerment Programme By Abdullahi Yusuf Arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of a Mega Empowerment Programme of the Deputy President of the Senate,Barau Jibrin,which…
NSA Drives Community Security Through Filmmakers
…Supports Elderly Female Actresses With Cash, Bags of Rice By Mustapha Salisu The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, has called on community members across the country to remain vigilant and…
13 Brigade Troops Rescue 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking
Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. Maj….