Three years into his tenure in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has placed his political future in the hands of the people he represents, challenging constituents of Kano South Senatorial District to judge him by what he has delivered rather than by political rhetoric. For the senator, the verdict is simple: if his record of legislation, projects and interventions meets the expectations of the people, they should support him for another term. If it does not, he says, they are free to choose someone they consider better. It was this message that dominated a public accountability session…
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Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has commended the empowerment programme initiated by the member representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari. Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the launch of the programme at the Senator Barau Jibrin Stadium in Dambatta, described the intervention as a significant contribution to improving the socio-economic wellbeing of constituents. The empowerment programme included the distribution of 30 cars, 50 tricycles, 120 motorcycles, 200 irrigation machines, 200 sewing machines and N70 million in cash to beneficiaries. The deputy governor said the programme was reportedly the seventh empowerment initiative organised…
Sani Haruna The Accord Party governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abdullahi-Bunza, has promised to pay civil servants in the state a minimum wage of N500,000 if elected governor. Abdullahi-Bunza made the promise while addressing journalists at the Candidates Engagement Forum organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council, in Birnin Kebbi. He said the current take-home pay of Nigerian workers was inadequate in view of prevailing economic realities, lamenting the hardship being experienced by civil servants as a result of what he described as unpopular government policies. The candidate said…
Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano ta aika wa mawaki Tijjani Gandu da takardar gayyata kan zargin karya dokokin Hukumar yayin sakin wata sabuwar waka. A wata sanarwa da Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman ya fitar a madadin Shugaban Hukumar, Alhaji Abba El-Mustapha, Hukumar ta ce wajibi ne ga mawaka da marubuta su gabatar da wakokinsu ko rubuce-rubucensu kafin sakin su ga jama’a domin tantance su. Ta ce hakan na da nufin tabbatar da cewa babu kalmomi ko abubuwan da ka iya haddasa tashin hankali ko kawo barazana ga zaman lafiya a cikin al’umma. Sanarwar ta bayyana cewa dokar da…
Sani Haruna The Katsina Emirate has approved the conferment of the prestigious traditional title of Garkuwan Katsina Babba, meaning Grand Defender of Katsina, on Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. The honour is in recognition of Governor Idris’ contributions to national development, leadership initiatives and support for programmes with broader impact across the country. The approval was formally conveyed to the Governor by a delegation representing the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. The delegation comprised the Emir’s Secretary, Alhaji Isa Ali Alikankiya, and Prince Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. Presenting the official letter conveying the approval, Alikankiya said the Emir had…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks on Kaoje and neighbouring communities in Bagudo Local Government Area, which claimed several lives, destroyed property and displaced residents. The Governor, who condoled with the affected communities, described the loss of innocent lives as painful and assured residents that the state government would take further measures to strengthen security in the affected areas and prevent future attacks. Governor Idris said the killing of innocent citizens would not be tolerated by either the state or federal government, urging residents to remain calm, law-abiding and supportive of…
The Kano State Government has pledged to partner with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to strengthen professionalism and ethical practice among public relations practitioners in the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the commitment when members of the NIPR Kano State Chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Government House as part of activities to sensitise the public ahead of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026. The governor, represented by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the government was willing to invest in the training and retraining of NIPR members to ensure adherence…
The Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has trained 50 female informal cross-border traders in Kano State on safe migration practices and business management. The training was organised under the ROOTS Project, implemented by AHIP in partnership with IOM, to equip women traders with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct their businesses safely and sustainably. Speaking to journalists, one of the participants Mariya Sani Abubakar,described the training as timely, saying it had equipped her with essential information on how to avoid irregular migration and comply with cross-border trade regulations. She…
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO), Dr Binyerem C. Ukaire, has urged the Ministry and its agencies to strengthen accountability, take ownership of their responsibilities and focus on delivering measurable results. Ukaire made the call in Abuja at the 2026 Third Quarter Delivery Task Team (DTT) Performance Review Meeting for the Ministry and its agencies, held at Music Studio 5 of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Radio House. She described the quarterly performance review as an important mechanism for strengthening accountability, tracking progress and driving results across the Ministry and its agencies. According…
The Kano State Government is set to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery and emergency medical response with the deployment of 484 fully equipped rural ambulances across the state. The initiative, being implemented under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is designed to improve access to emergency healthcare services, particularly for residents of rural and underserved communities. As part of preparations for the official launch of the programme, members of the Gida Gida Rural Ambulance Committee on October 2, 2026, inspected the ambulance assembly site. Under the initiative, each of the 484 wards in Kano State will receive one fully equipped…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Government of Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for providing free urological surgeries to 52 patients in the state. The surgeries were performed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) during a six-day medical outreach conducted by a team of specialist doctors from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the exercise on Friday, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Saudi Government and the medical team for supporting vulnerable residents who could not afford specialised surgical treatment. The Governor said the intervention marked the fourth…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) is set to hold its Council Meeting at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, from October 21 to 22, 2026. The meeting will bring together chairmen and directors of sports from member institutions across the country to deliberate on issues concerning the administration and development of university sports in Nigeria. Discussions will focus on the association’s activities, upcoming competitions, accreditation processes, championship organisation and strategies for strengthening sports administration in Nigerian universities. Participants are expected to arrive on October 20, while their departure is scheduled for October 23, 2026. The…
Shugaban Hukumar Ilimin Bai Ɗaya ta Jihar Kano (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, ya sake jaddada kudirin Hukumar na ci gaba da inganta harkokin koyo da koyarwa a faɗin jihar, ta hanyar managartan shirye-shiryen da ke ƙarfafa ɗalibai su riƙa zuwa makaranta da wuri kuma akai-akai. Shugaban Hukumar ya bayyana haka ne a yayin ziyarar da ya kai Makarantar Sabilu Sa’adah Islamiyya da GGJSS Sabo Garba Community School, waɗanda dukkansu suke Unguwar Dorayi da ke ƙarƙashin Gwale LGEA a Jihar Kano, inda aka ba ɗaliban da suka zo makaranta da wuri kyaututtuka domin yaba musu bisa jajircewarsu wajen zuwa makaranta akan…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, says his administration will continue to create an enabling environment for young Nigerians to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development. Governor Fintiri stated this during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream One corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, the governor described the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, as one of Nigeria’s enduring instruments for promoting national unity, integration and development. He said the NYSC scheme provides an opportunity for young Nigerians from…
The Lagos State Government has presented Certificates of Compliance to 63 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, for adhering to the provisions of the Executive Order making enrolment in the state’s social health insurance scheme mandatory. The Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, presented the certificates during a ceremony held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, Alausa, Ikeja. Agoro also announced November 30, 2026, as the deadline for MDAs that are yet to fully comply with the provisions of the Executive Order signed by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The Executive Order mandates enrolment in the Lagos State Health…
Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October . The performance was reported as the biggest single-day preview gross ever recorded in West Africa, placing Agbara Nla at No. 1 for the period. The report also said the film’s 12,134 admissions represented the biggest first-day admissions figure recorded in 2026, while its N70m gross was the biggest first-day gross…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Kano State Chapter, in collaboration with KALAMED, has organised a Maulud celebration featuring religious lectures and prayers, with a call on Muslims to emulate the exemplary character and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The programme brought together women journalists, religious figures, veteran journalists and other distinguished personalities to reflect on the Prophet’s teachings and their relevance to contemporary society. Speaking at the event, the Commander of the Kano State Hisbah Board Women’s Wing, Dr Khadija Sagir, urged parents to instil in their children love for Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his Sunnah and noble character.…
Plan International Nigeria and Plan International West and Central Africa have highlighted their participation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, where the organisation advocated greater attention to children’s rights, girls’ equality and youth empowerment. The organisation said its participation during the UNGA High-Level Week focused on ensuring that the voices and priorities of young people, women and girls across West and Central Africa were reflected in global development discussions. Plan International was represented by its Director of Philanthropy and Business Development, Sheila Ojei, who participated in high-level engagements aimed at promoting inclusive and gender-responsive development…
The Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, CHPRBN, has intensified its field monitoring and regulatory activities to ensure compliance with professional standards among practitioners providing child birth spacing services in Kano State. The exercise, p was led by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Prof. Bashir Idris (Lifidin Jama’a), as part of the Board’s statutory mandate to regulate the practice of Community Health Practitioners in Nigeria. The monitoring team visited more than six health facilities and outreach centres where family planning services are provided under the Child Birth Spacing Project implemented by Marie Stopes International, MSI, Nigeria. Facilities…
Stakeholders in Plateau and Kaduna States have adopted a Community Election Security Action Plan aimed at strengthening coordination and promoting peaceful participation throughout the electoral process. The development was one of the major outcomes of Day Two of the Citizens’ Engagement Forum on Election Security, which brought together community representatives and key stakeholders in the electoral process. Participants included the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Department of State Services, DSS, Nigerian Army, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, political parties, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, election observer groups and the media. The forum began…