The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has received the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, to explore areas of strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s media and technology sectors. The meeting focused on advancing digital transformation and improving regulatory frameworks to keep pace with Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Both leaders emphasised the importance of inter-agency cooperation in promoting local media empowerment, facilitating knowledge transfer, preserving cultural values, and ensuring efficient, forward-looking regulation. Speaking during the engagement, Abdullahi described digital transformation as a continuous and evolving process…
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President Bola Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Erdogan, when the incident happened. Earlier, Tinubu had inspected a parade as part of the massive reception he received. A review of the video of the incident showed that a camera man who moved close to the president triggered the fall. This is not the first time that Tinubu would be in the news over such incident. During a ceremony to mark the June 12 Democracy Day in 2024, the president fell as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) ’s 2023 deputy governorship candidate in Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, welcomed the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the party. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf joined the party on Monday and he was received by the immediate past chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje. Political Earthquake in Kano as Gov. Yusuf Eyes APC In a statement on Monday, Garo described the governor’s decision to join the APC as a significant and commendable step in the quest for political stability. He said Governor Abba’s presence in the party would further…
Muhammad Garba Politics in Kano has never been static. It is a fluid and constantly evolving arena shaped by ideology, personalities, ambition and the enduring contest between godfathers and godsons. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) may appear dramatic to casual observers, but to students of Kano’s political history, it is neither shocking nor unprecedented. Rather, it represents the latest chapter in a long tradition of political realignments driven by relevance, control, and ultimately, the pursuit of independence. The culture of political defection in Kano dates back to the Second Republic (1979-1983). The historic rift…
Sani Dutsinma The Malami Support Organisation (MSO) has condemned the continued detention of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Chika Malami, describing it as a development that raises serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system. The Director of Strategy and Communication of the organisation, Mallam Sa’idu Atiku Abubakar, made this known while addressing journalists and members of the group at the MSO office in Birnin Kebbi. Fresh Drama as DSS Detains Ex-AGF Malami After Meeting Bail Conditions He said the arrest and prolonged detention of Malami is a disturbing trend that undermines due…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has attributed the recent murder of a woman and her six children in Kano to the growing menace of drug abuse, urging urgent community intervention to curb the trend. The victims, identified as Fatima Abubakar and her six children, were brutally killed last week at their home in the Dorayi Chiranchi quarters of Kano metropolis. Kano Security: ACF Commits ₦1m Support for Civilian JTF At a joint press briefing held in Kano on Sunday, the Kano State Chairman of ACF, Dr. Goni Faruk Umar, said such a heinous act could not have occurred without the…
Top officials in Kano State’s energy sector have expressed their full support for the decision of the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to realign the political direction of the state with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, made the position known alongside the Managing Director of the Kano Hydro Electric Development Company (KHEDCO), Engr. Ado Ibrahim Doguwa; the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Board (REB), Engr. Sani Bala Dambatta; and the Deputy Managing Director of KHEDCO, Engr. Abduljabar Muhammad Nanono, in a joint statement.…
Ƙungiyar Kiristoci ta Nijeriya (CAN), reshen Jihar Kano, ta kammala makon addu’o’inta, inda ta nemi taimakon Allah da shiriya ga jihar Kano da ƙasar Nijeriya baki ɗaya. Shirin na tsawon mako guda ya haɗa Kiristoci daga mazhabobi daban-daban a fadin jihar Kano, inda aka mayar da hankali kan addu’o’in zaman lafiya, haɗin kai da cigaba. Mai Girma Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya samu wakilci ta hannun Kwamishinan Harkokin Addinai, Ahmad Tijjani Auwalu, wanda ya nuna godiyarsa ga masu shirya taron. Ahmad Tijjani Auwalu ya tabbatar wa shugabancin CAN cewa Gwamnatin Jihar Kano na da cikakken ƙuduri na…
“I have always admired Engr. Mohammed Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso from a distance, but he appears to have boxed himself into one of the tightest corners in his political career simply because of his refusal/indecision to take the Olive Branch that was offered him by APC much earlier. Let’s break down his predicament: 1. FACT NO. 1 – Kwankwaso wants to be President, but none of the major political parties will pick him as a candidate in 2027. APC & PDP are going South & ADC’s ticket is Atiku’s to lose. Atiku is the owner of ADC (argue with your keypad,…
Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya sanar da ficewarsa zuwa jam’iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) a hukumance, lamarin da ya haifar da gagarumin sauyin siyasa a jihar Kano, inda ’yan Majalisar Dokoki 34, shugabannin kananan hukumomi 44, da kuma dukkan tsarin masu rike da mukaman siyasa suka bi sahunsa. Gwamnan ya bayyana hakan ne a yayin wani gagarumin biki da aka gudanar a Coronation Hall na Fadar Gwamnatin Jihar Kano. Da yake jawabi a wajen taron, Gwamna Yusuf ya ce ficewar ta biyo bayan tattaunawa mai zurfi da kuma yin nazari kan halin da jihar Kano ke ciki a…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHD), Saye, Zaria, has commemorated the 2026 World Leprosy Day with a sensitisation campaign at Giwa and Yakawada markets in Kaduna State, aimed at increasing public awareness on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of leprosy. Speaking during the outreach, the Director-General of the Institute, Dr. Abdullahi Dalhatu Aminu, said the campaign was designed to educate the public that leprosy is a curable infectious disease, especially when detected early. Dr. Aminu explained that common symptoms of leprosy include changes in skin colour such as whitish, reddish, or dark patches…
Kano, Nigeria – As part of efforts to promote inclusivity, the Non-Formal Development Education and Health Initiatives (NDEHI) has organized a one-day roundtable dialogue on the People with Special Needs (Disability) Law in Kano State. The dialogue brought together representatives of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and various disability clusters, including persons with spinal cord injuries, the visually and hearing impaired, persons with physical disabilities, and persons with albinism, among others. NDEHI Convenes Stakeholders on Safe Schools, Improved Learning in Kano In his remarks, the Technical Adviser of NDEHI and Country Chair of CSOs K-SAFE, Dr.…
The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with international counterparts to tackle human trafficking and protect Nigerian victims abroad. Speaking at NAPTIP’s headquarters, Bello welcomed a joint delegation from Cabo Verde, comprising officials from the country’s Migration Management Institution and the National Observatory on Trafficking in Persons. The delegation was led by Mr. Omaru Djalo Abreu, Project Manager at the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) in Cabo Verde. Bello highlighted that human trafficking is a global menace, affecting people across…
Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has inaugurated a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital to provide survivors of sexual violence with comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and legal support. Representing the Deputy Governor at the event, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, highlighted the government’s concern over rising cases of sexual assault, particularly among children. He explained that the SARC is a one-stop facility offering medical treatment, psychological counselling, rehabilitation, and legal referral services. The centre is located in a secluded part of the hospital to ensure privacy, protect survivors…
The Governments of the United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have held the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group aimed at addressing Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The meeting took place in Abuja, bringing together senior officials from both countries to discuss measures to improve religious freedom and strengthen security across Nigeria. The Working Group was established following Nigeria’s CPC designation by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Its primary objectives include reducing violence against vulnerable groups, particularly Christian communities, and ensuring that all Nigerians can…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education sector reforms are expanding access, improving stability, and enhancing quality across Nigerian universities. The Minister made this known in Abuja while receiving the Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja (formerly the University of Abuja), Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, who led the university’s top management team on a courtesy visit to his office. According to Idris, key initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), student innovation grants, and improved government–university relations, are already strengthening the education sector and…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has announced February 4 to 7, 2026, as the dates for the 5th edition of the Yawuri Rigata and Cultural Festival in Yauri Emirate. The National Chairman of the festival and Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, to officially flag off preparations for the event. According to Tafida, the four-day festival will feature a range of activities including a trade fair exhibition, agricultural show, cultural performances, water sports, and the Rigata main event, scheduled to hold from…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will take place between January 26 and February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the sale of UTME application documents would begin earlier than the actual registration. He said, “The sale of UTME application document which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement of actual registration which is January 19…
Abubakar Muhammad There are moments in politics when hesitation becomes costly and clarity becomes inevitable. Such moments demand firm decisions, not half measures. For Kano State, that moment has arrived. And the die is cast. The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), bringing to a close a significant chapter in the state’s political journey and opening the door to a new phase defined by stability, wider engagement, and the overriding interest of the people. The resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Chairman of…
A non-governmental organisation, Non-Formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives (NDEHI), has organised an event on safe schools and improved learning outcomes to mark the 2026 International Day of Education in Kano State. The event, themed “School-Based Management Committees as Catalysts for Safe Schools and Improved Learning Outcomes in Kano,” brought together key stakeholders in the state’s education sector, including government officials, civil society groups, development partners, and education experts. In his welcome remarks, the Co-Chair of the CSOs Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE), Dr. Auwal Halilu, said the roundtable was organised to brainstorm practical strategies for improving…