Farouk Sadi Kurawa Phd The real development commences at the grassroots,Connection of Rural areas via roads, availability of functioning primary schools, availability of healthcare facilities, availability of water, provision of security, availability of markets, and availability of livelihoods within the locality are the facts that governance entails for the common people. The key objective of His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State in this regard is to get development to be transmitted not only in urban centres, but also experienced across local governments, wards as well as communities in the state. ADC Expands Grassroots Base in Kaduna,…
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Aliyu Muhammad Sani Public Analyst The new wave of fellowship between the federal Government and Kano State is anticipated to bring notable projects to the state by embarking on new projects and continuing the ones that were previously abandoned. Notable among them is the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline project, which has great potential benefits not only for Kano State but also for the entire northern Nigeria, in particular, and the nation in general. AKK Project on Track: River Niger Crossing Completed- NNPC The project spans 614 km from Ajaokuta through Abuja to Kaduna then to Kano, and was designed to supply…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed deep appreciation to political appointees and elected officials who voluntarily resigned their positions in solidarity with its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing their actions as a demonstration of courage, integrity, and principled leadership. Kwankwasiyya Movement Dismisses APC Defection Claims Against Kwankwaso In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the Movement praised former Commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, Managing Directors, Executive Secretaries, and other appointees who chose to relinquish their offices despite the benefits attached to them. According to the statement, the resignations were carried out in defence of the core…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State has unveiled its interim ward executives for Dogarawa Ward, marking a renewed push to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The unveiling ceremony attracted prominent ADC leaders from both state and local government levels, alongside a large turnout of party supporters, reflecting growing mobilisation within the party. Tension Looms in ADC as Baba-Ahmed Predicts Atiku Victory, Mass Exit Addressing the gathering, former Kaduna State Commissioner for Education and Information, Professor Sani Bello, said the ADC was established to provide…
The Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Usman Adamu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to trade facilitation and inter-agency collaboration during a working visit to the Kano Free Trade Zone. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tahir Balarabe. According to the statement, the visit formed part of the Acting Area Controller’s familiarisation tour across the Command’s area of responsibility. Speaking during the visit, DC Adamu assured stakeholders that the Kano/Jigawa Area Command would continue to work closely with operators…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has engaged key stakeholders on the selection criteria and implementation modalities for the SIBLING Project ahead of its take-off. The interactive session, brought together representatives of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), the Faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano (BUK), the Bayero University Staff Wives Association (BUSWA), and students of the Faculty of Agriculture. The SIBLING Project is an initiative of the Chairperson of WOFAN, Dr. Salamatu Garba, aimed at empowering 300 beneficiaries annually, drawn from agriculture students and staff wives. The programme focuses on hands-on training in agribusiness, value addition, processing, and agricultural…
Sani Dutsinma The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kebbi State Government to implement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approved transit corridor for goods destined for the Niger Republic through the Benin Republic. Governor Nasir Idris gave the assurance while receiving the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale-Adeniyi, during a courtesy visit to Kebbi State, stressing the state’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure smooth and effective operation of the corridor. Governor Idris commended the leadership style of the Comptroller-General and expressed appreciation to the delegation from the Benin Republic for their cooperation,…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kano State have commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for allocating a Hajj seat chair to the civil society community, describing the move as historic, inclusive, and unprecedented in the state’s governance history. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by Comrade Sunusi Hashim, who noted that this is the first time a sitting governor in Kano State has officially extended such recognition to civil society organizations by offering them a Hajj opportunity to perform pilgrimage in Makkah. According to him, the gesture highlights Governor Yusuf’s commitment to inclusive governance, recognition of grassroots stakeholders, and…
Abubakar Tijjani The Kano State Government KNSG, has launched a Smart Transport Solution aimed at enhancing security and improving efficiency across the state’s transport system through the deployment of modern tracking technology. The programme was officially flagged off at a ceremony attended by top government officials, transport stakeholders, and security agencies. Kebbi Tackles Transport Challenges with 50 New 18-Seater Buses Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Transport, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, said the initiative, though new to Kano, is a globally tested system already deployed in major cities around the world. “This is a system which is new in…
The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC) has conducted a community sensitisation and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination mobilisation outreach aimed at educating residents on cervical cancer prevention and encouraging participation in an upcoming vaccination exercise. The outreach, held at the Giginyu Primary Health Care Centre, was organised by KCTC in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Health as part of efforts to prevent cervical cancer through awareness creation, early detection, and vaccination. NAOWA Takes Cancer Prevention Awareness Campaign to Katsina The exercise recorded a large turnout of women from Badawa and Giginyu communities, who engaged with KCTC staff and health…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for sustained and increased investment to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), warning that millions of girls particularly in West and Central Africa remain at risk if action is not urgently scaled up. Speaking ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, marked annually on 6 February, UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Sennen Hounton, described the practice as a grave human rights violation with lifelong physical and psychological consequences. According to UN estimates, more than 230 million women and girls worldwide are living…
Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Kano ta musanta rahotannin da ke yawo a kafafen sada zumunta da wasu kafafen yada labarai, wadanda ke nuni da cewa majalisar na shirin tsige Mataimakin Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. Musanta rahoton ya fito ne daga bakin Mai Magana da Yawun Shugaban Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Kano, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, yayin da yake zantawa da manema labarai a Kano. Malam Ali ya samu injin faci daga Dan Majalisar Fagge bayan kuka a kafafen sada zumunta A cewar Shawai, majalisar na gudanar da dukkan ayyukanta ne a bude, cikin gaskiya da rikon amana, ba tare da…
Sani Dutsinma The Alliance College of Environmental and Health Science, Dutsinma, Katsina State, has matriculated a total of 105 students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Provost of the college, Isah Mohammed Lawal, disclosed this during the matriculation ceremony held at the main campus in Shema, Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. He cautioned the newly matriculated students against truancy, stressing that any student with less than 75 per cent class attendance would not be allowed to sit for examinations at the end of each semester. According to him, class attendance is mandatory and not optional. The Provost explained…
Sani Dutsinma A member representing Dutsinma Local Government Area in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Malam Muhammad Abubakar Khamis, has sponsored 25 students to study health-related courses at the Alliance College of Environmental and Health Science, Dutsinma, Katsina State. Malam Khamis disclosed this at the college premises in Shema during the matriculation ceremony of newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session. He said the sponsorship was part of efforts to support the administration of Governor Dikko Radda in providing quality education, particularly in the health sector. The lawmaker added that he has also spent over ₦21 million sponsoring…
Sani Dutsinma Arrangements have been concluded for the accreditation of journalists ahead of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, scheduled to commence on 11 February 2026. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor and Chairman of the Accreditation Committee, Malam Yahaya Sarki, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, a dedicated 24-hour Secretariat and Accreditation Desk has been established at the Fishing Village in Argungu to facilitate the accreditation of local, national, and international journalists covering the historic festival for global audiences.…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised what he said was a “doctrine of domination” that allows Israel to expand its military arsenal while pressuring other countries in the region to disarm. His remarks came a day after renewed nuclear talks with Washington, with previous talks collapsing when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran last June that triggered a 12-day war. Araghchi was speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum conference in Qatar but made no reference to Friday’s talks with the United States. “Israel’s expansionist project requires that neighbouring countries be weakened: militarily, technologically, economically and socially,”…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State held a comprehensive meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,to discuss key security, infrastructure, and development priorities for the state. Governor Sani briefed the President on the safe return of worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area, on January 18, 2026. He highlighted the intelligence-driven operations conducted through close collaboration between state and federal security agencies, which resulted in the successful rescue of all victims. The Governor noted that the outcome underscored the strength of coordinated leadership, institutional synergy, and the professionalism of Nigeria’s national security architecture. Expressing gratitude, Governor…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has participated in a high-level France–Nigeria strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation against transnational illicit drug trafficking and related crimes. The dialogue, held at the Embassy of France in Nigeria, brought together key national and international stakeholders from law enforcement, regulatory, and security agencies. The forum was themed “Trends, Gaps and Opportunities to Strengthen Nigeria’s Response to Transnational Illicit Drug Trafficking and Related Crimes.” The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was represented at the event by the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba. Opening the dialogue, the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Marc…
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, says President Bola Tinubu, has approved the provision of safe corridors and safe passage to ease the movement of loaded trucks awaiting clearance to the Republic of Niger, as part of efforts to unlock transit bottlenecks and enhance cross-border trade and security. CGC Adeniyi made this known, during a high-level bilateral meeting between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Niger Republic Customs Administration, led by its Director-General, Muhammadu Yaqouba, at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. He explained that the initiative is aimed at facilitating the seamless movement of transit cargo particularly goods…
Following multiple fire outbreaks in Ugwuaji, Ogbete, and Ngwo communities within the Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Enugu Operations Office, flagged off the direct distribution of relief materials to affected residents. The intervention followed earlier assessments conducted by NEMA, which confirmed the incidents and revealed significant losses of property, goods, and means of livelihood suffered by several households. 357 Fire Victims in Kano Receive Lifeline from NEMA, State Gov’t The relief distribution exercise was carried out by NEMA in collaboration with the Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Nigerian Red…