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Former presidential adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks internal crisis if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Baba-Ahmed made the assertion on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he analysed the power play and ambitions within the coalition-backed party. El-Rufai’s Son Dumps APC for ADC, Declares Re-Election Bid According to him, Atiku is well positioned to clinch the ADC presidential ticket if the party proceeds to a national convention, a development he believes would lead to mass defections by disgruntled…

The Director of the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, Mambayya House, Professor Habu Muhammed, has called on students contesting for executive positions in the Bayero University Kano Students’ Union Government (BUK-SUG) to be sincere, uphold integrity, and faithfully implement their campaign promises if elected. Professor Muhammed delivered the charge during a lecture titled “Politics, Elections and Political Apathy: A Critical Examination of the Students’ Union in Bayero University” at the Convocation Arena. BUK Students Elect Sir Kalli as New SUG President The lecture was part of the Presidential and Executive Debates organised by the BUK Independent Electoral Commission (BUKIECO).…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to conducting a credible, transparent, and internationally acceptable national census, emphasising effective public communication and inter-agency collaboration. The Minister made the statement in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, who led a management delegation on a courtesy visit. Minister Idris noted that accurate population data is the foundation of national planning, stressing that without reliable figures, development planning becomes ineffective. He assured the NPC leadership that the Ministry and its agencies—including the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Nigerian…

Shugaban Kungiyar Masu Sayar da Shanu da Dillalan su da Masu Sarrafa su a Kano, Alhaji Usman Usman Fulani, ya bayyana cewa inganta kasuwannin dabbobi wato Kara a fadin jihar hanya ce ta bunkasa tattalin arziki. Fulani ya yi wannan jawabi ne yayin kaddamar da sababbin shugabannin kungiyar a Karamar Hukumar Dambatta, inda ya jaddada muhimmancin rawar da kungiyar ke takawa wajen tabbatar da zaman lafiya, tsaro, da bunkasa tattalin arzikin jiha da na kananan hukumomi musamman ta fannin samar da kudaden shiga. Ya kara da cewa kaddamar da shugabannin wannan kungiya zai taimaka wajen kara darajar kasuwannin dabbobi, da…

The European Union has partnered with the Sokoto State Government to launch a new child-sensitive social protection model designed to improve targeting, data quality and access to essential services for vulnerable households across the state. The initiative is funded through the €14 million Social Support for Social Inclusion programme and is being implemented by UNICEF and the International Labour Organisation to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection architecture. Kano Eyes Jigawa’s 5.2% Food Security Edge in Social Protection Speaking at the launch in Sokoto, UNICEF Deputy Representative, Ms Rownak Khan, said Nigeria had made “important progress” in building social protection systems, but…

Sani Dutsinma The Federal Government has commissioned emergency and special intervention road projects in Kebbi State to address flood-related damages along the Birnin Kebbi–Argungu–Kaniyaka Road. The commissioning was led by Alhaji Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Northwest Zone. He said the project underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to resolving critical infrastructure challenges across the North West and other parts of Nigeria. “The intervention has attracted widespread appreciation from residents of the area, as it will significantly reduce recurrent flooding along this strategic road corridor,” Alhaji Yakasai said, urging the people of Kebbi State…

The federal government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma, HND, dichotomy by empowering polytechnics to award degrees, in a major reform aimed at repositioning technical and vocational education as a driver of national development. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja while addressing a high-level retreat of council chairmen, commissioners of education, rectors, registrars and bursars. Describing the move as a landmark policy shift, the minister said it would end decades of discrimination against polytechnic graduates and elevate polytechnics into centres of excellence within Nigeria’s higher education system. According to him, the…

The Dala Local Government Council in Kano State has imposed a ban on the traditional drum beating practice known as Gangi across the entire local government area, citing escalating security challenges. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the council, Alhaji Suraj Ibrahim Imam, following a security meeting held at the council secretariat. According to Alhaji Suraj, the ban was necessary to ensure peaceful coexistence and safeguard lives and property in the area, amid increasing incidents of thuggery and urban violence. “The activities associated with Gangi drum beating have, at times, encouraged intoxication and unruly behaviour, which often escalate…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the Amalgamated Orphans Fairness and Justice Society, has concluded plans to enroll 10,000 orphans across Kano State into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme. The plan was finalized during a strategic planning meeting chaired by the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar. KSCHMA Launches Enhanced Student Healthcare Scheme in Kano Discussions at the meeting focused on developing a coordinated framework for the identification, mobilization, documentation, and enrollment of orphans across all local government areas of the state. Key issues addressed included enrollment procedures, data verification processes, geographic…

The Kano State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has commenced the screening of personnel of the Neighbourhood Watch Security Agency recruited by the Kano State Government, as part of efforts to integrate them into the formal civil service structure. The screening exercise was officially launched by the Chairperson of the Commission, Hajiya Ladidi Ibrahim Garko, who said the process falls within the statutory responsibilities of the Commission, including recruitment, promotion, and the enhancement of the dignity of public servants. She explained that the initiative aligns with the employment creation drive of the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has reaffirmed his strong commitment to educational development with the disbursement of scholarships to 4,183 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, from Kano North Senatorial District. The beneficiaries, comprising both male and female students enrolled in Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Degree (B.Ed) programmes, received ₦20,000 and ₦50,000 respectively. The scholarship disbursement was carried out on Wednesday at the college’s theatre hall by a delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdallah. Senator Barau Jibrin’s Scholarship…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has hosted a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Abuja, as part of early preparations for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations. The delegation was led by Professor Dr. Ghassan Al-Nuaimi and the visit also precedes the first official visit of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah to Nigeria. During the meeting, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, briefed the Saudi officials on Nigeria’s level of preparedness for the 2026 Hajj. He highlighted key areas of early planning, including airline engagements, accommodation arrangements…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mr. Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Daura is a veteran civil servant with over 30 years of experience in the FCTA Protocol Department. Tinubu Strengthens Technology, Energy Institutions with Key Appointments Daura, who has served as Director of the FCT Protocol Department since 2019, is set to retire from the Civil Service on January 24, 2026. His appointment…

The Senate has hailed the Police for the prompt arrests of suspected murderers of a woman and her children in Kano last Saturday. Reacting to the prompt arrests of the suspects , the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs , Senator Ahmad Malam- Madori, APC, Jigawa North-East in a personally signed statement on Wednesday in Abuja , commended the Nigeria Police Force for its prompt arrest of the criminals which according to him, gives a clear sign of a police institution that is becoming more responsive, intelligence-driven and accountable. ACF Blames Drug Abuse for Kano Family Tragedy Recall…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has reinforced its collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) to enhance border security and protect legitimate transport operations. The strategic engagement took place at the Command’s headquarters when the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Pascal Chibuoke, received a delegation from NARTO in partnership with NAXAR Strategic Consult Limited. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Abubakar Zakariya, the meeting focused on deepening cooperation in critical areas such as border security, combating illegal arms trafficking, and safeguarding lawful road transport activities.…

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians, professionals, institutions, and the private sector to take collective responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and demonstrable progress. The call was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held in Abuja. Fake Videos, Religious Manipulation Used to Attack Tinubu-Presidency Speaking at the event, the Minister described the unveiling of Nigeria’s first National Reputation Perception Index by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as a crucial step in understanding how the country is perceived both domestically and internationally. “The…

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has spearheaded a stakeholder engagement to reinforce the Students’ Contributory Health Scheme (SCHEP), a strategic initiative aimed at providing quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare for students across educational institutions in Kano State. Speaking at the event, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar emphasized that SCHEP is designed to ensure that students can access healthcare services without exposing their families to financial hardship. She described the Scheme as a proactive approach to safeguarding students’ health while strengthening healthcare delivery within schools, colleges, and universities. “SCHEP is structured…

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that Governor Uba Sani has approved the creation of a Hausa Dynasty within the Zazzau Emirate. In a statement issued by, the Office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, described the report as misleading and entirely fabricated. Emir of Zazzau Calls for Unity, Professionalism at NIPHID According to the statement, the fake report alleged that Governor Uba Sani had endorsed plans to establish a Hausa Royal Dynasty in the Zazzau Emirate as part of efforts to restore balance and…

At a time when many young people were immersed in leisure and rest during the long school vacation, a different story quietly unfolded in Naibawa-Yanlemu, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. It was a story of sacrifice, discipline, and devotion a story of hearts that chose the Qur’an. At Markaz Ihyahis-Sunnah wa Ikhmadil-Bidʿah, the echoes of Qur’anic recitation replaced the silence of early mornings as young students rose before dawn to memorise the Book of Allah. Azhan Noor Islamiyya Shines Bright in Kano : Celebrates Quranic Graduation While others slept, these children and their families embraced a higher calling.…

Sani Dutsinma The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has commenced the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, calling on eligible citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs). The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Pawa Dambo, made the call while addressing stakeholders at the INEC State Office in Birnin Kebbi. Dambo stressed that voter registration and PVC collection are critical to the success of the exercise, describing the PVC as the only legal instrument that qualifies citizens to vote in any election. 159,669 Eligible Voters Registered as…