The Dawakin Kudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) has commended the Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association for its sustained and impactful contributions to the development of education within the community. The commendation was conveyed in an appreciation letter signed by the Head of Personnel of the Authority, Hajiya Fatima Abdullahi, on behalf of the Education Secretary. The letter acknowledged the association’s consistent support for the education sector, particularly in school renovation projects, the procurement and distribution of instructional materials, and the payment of allowances to voluntary teachers. According to the letter, the LGEA expressed profound gratitude to the association for…
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Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has recorded significant progress in its efforts to rehabilitate the Birnin Kebbi waterworks, raising hopes of the restoration of normal water supply to the state capital. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the facility in Birnin Kebbi, where ongoing repair works are underway. KNSG Trains 132 LGA WESH Personnel to Improve Rural Water Supply Bala-Tafida stated that Governor Nasir Idris had established a task force committee to expedite the resuscitation of the waterworks that supply water to Birnin Kebbi township. According…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the National Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of the NNPP, and the entire people of Kano State on the occasion of the New Year, 2026. KNSG Declares Thursday, Work-Free Day to Mark Islamic New Year In his New Year message, the Deputy Governor expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the gift of life and the privilege of witnessing another year marked by peace, stability, and progress.…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has partnered with the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) and the Faculty of Agriculture to train 300 Agriculture students annually in agribusiness, value addition, processing, and production under the SIBLING Project. The initiative, targeting 300–400 level students, was unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, by a joint delegation from WOFAN, CDA, and the Faculty of Agriculture. The delegation was led by WOFAN-ICON2 country Director Dr Salamatu Garba, Professor Sanusi Gaya Mohammed (CDA Director), and Professor Muhammad Auwal Hussain (Dean of Agriculture). Under the project, CDA…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sports development, with plans to upgrade sporting facilities and sponsor coaching courses for university staff. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, emphasized the vital role of sports in fostering holistic development, health, and unity among students, while also highlighting its growing potential as a revenue-generating avenue. Professor Musa made the disclosure, during a meeting with a delegation of university coaches led by the Director of Sports, Professor Rabiu Mohammed. He assured the delegation that his administration would prioritize the improvement of sports infrastructure and programs across the campus. Highlighting recent achievements,…
Kano, January 1, 2026 – Hundreds of thousands of residents thronged Mahaha Square (Filin Mahaha) on New Year’s Eve as fireworks lit up the sky and celebratory cheers echoed into the early hours, marking the arrival of 2026 in grand style. The crowd, a sea of heads many adorned with red caps, spilled over adjoining streets and public spaces along BUK Road, creating a vibrant atmosphere of festivity and communal excitement. The celebration was headlined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, whose presence energized the gathering and set the tone for what many described as one of the largest public New…
Abuja, January 1, 2026 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing improved macroeconomic indicators, fiscal reforms, and renewed investor confidence. In his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the President said the country closed 2025 with “tangible and measurable gains” despite global economic headwinds, noting that key reforms implemented by his administration were beginning to yield results. Soludo Seeks Stronger Nigeria Poland Ties to Boost Economy Economic Performance President Tinubu highlighted consistent quarterly GDP growth in 2025, with annual growth projected…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has recorded significant achievements in 2025, arresting 1,389 suspects involved in drug-related offenses and seizing 7,773.06 kilograms of assorted illicit substances, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and psychotropic drugs. The figures, released by the Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, show that the Command, under the leadership of Commander CN DY Lawal, has made remarkable strides in combating drug trafficking and abuse across Kano State. Of the arrests, 1,346 were male and 43 female suspects. The Command also secured 141 convictions, sending a strong message to would-be offenders, while four…
The Kano State Fire Service says it has recorded 120 deaths resulting from fire outbreaks, road traffic accidents, and water-related incidents between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi made the disclosure in a statement made available to newmen in Kano. According to him, the agency also responded to a total of 838 emergency calls during the period. He noted that, a breakdown of the emergency calls showed that 665 were fire incidents, 130 were rescue operations, while 43 were false alarm calls. The statement further revealed that the Fire…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) says it has adopted more than 700 motions and passed 15 bills between January and December 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. The Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji Lawan Hussaini Dala, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Assembly Complex in Kano. According to him, key legislations passed during the period include the Kano State Geographical Information System Law, Kano State Centre for Disease Control Law, Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency Law, Kano State Electricity Law, and the Kano State Security Law,…
By Abbati Bako, PSC, Bsis,mti, Kent, UK, former special adviser on public affairs to former Governor H/E Ganduje It is with a heart full of joy and a spirit of unity that we welcome a true son of Kano State Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf into the fold of the APC, the people’s political party and the largest political party in Africa. Governor Yusuf, an engineer by profession and the elected leader of our great State since May 2023, has already made a lasting imprint on Kano State. Sir, thanks. His bold intention to declare a state of emergency on education,…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed the ₦1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the stage for accelerated development and inclusive economic growth across the state. The governor assented to the bill on Wednesday during a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council held at the Government House, Kano. Nigeria Urged to Close Immunization Funding Gap Ahead of 2026 Budget According to a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the signing followed the passage of the bill by the Kano State House of Assembly last week.…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Residents of Jigawa State have raised alarm over a surge in road traffic accidents that claimed at least 38 lives within four days, calling on the government to urgently revive the transport policy introduced under former Governor Sule Lamido. The appeal follows a series of fatal crashes recorded in Ringim and Dutse Local Government Areas, leaving dozens dead, several others injured, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. Special Report: Petrol Hike Hits Hard as Transport Fares Soar in Kano On Friday, no fewer than 11 people lost their lives while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries…
The Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrest followed sustained joint security operations and intelligence-led surveillance aimed at securing Banki town in Bama Local Government Area, conducted by troops of 152 Task Force Battalion in collaboration with other security agencies. Troops Identify Man Orchestrating Suicide Bombings in Maiduguri According to military sources, the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40pm on Monday, December 29,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated a newly constructed 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio Local Government Area of northern Borno State. The state-of-the-art institution is designed to deliver a hybrid education model that integrates Western education with the traditional Sangaya (Qur’anic) education system, in line with the state government’s education reform agenda. Zulum Flags Off ₦20m Cash, Food Aid for 3,000 Borno Residents Governor Zulum explained that the initiative is part of an integrated policy framework aimed at providing learners with a holistic education that combines religious grounding with contemporary academic and vocational skills. Speaking during the…
Lagos State authorities have arrested a 15-year-old boy, Mafus Azeez, for aggressively soliciting alms along the Lekki–Epe Expressway by displaying bank account details and operating a POS device. The arrest forms part of ongoing enforcement and mop-up operations across key corridors of the state, aimed at ensuring public safety and orderly streets. The teenager is reportedly a repeat offender, known for engaging in this activity despite previous warnings from authorities. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X “One Mafus Azeez, aged 15, was apprehended along the Lekki–Epe Expressway for…
Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has emerged as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, following the sacking of the former State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. Abiya’s emergence was endorsed by the NNPP State Executive Committee (EXCO) after an emergency meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. Gov. Yusuf Resigns NNPP Membership as Kano Political Realignment Deepens Announcing the decision, the party’s Assistant Legal Adviser, Barrister Yusuf Mukhtar, said the appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of the NNPP constitution, stressing that due process was followed. Party sources disclosed that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi branch, Yakubu Adamu, before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering involving ₦5.79 billion. Adamu was docked on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge related to money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering Act, 2022. EFCC Chairman Urges Students to Uphold Discipline, Integrity The case is heard by Justice Emeka Nwite. At the commencement…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Faculty of Life Sciences, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has successfully concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop for academic staff on Financial Technology (Fintech), blockchain, and other emerging digital tools. The training, held at the Faculty of Life Sciences, was moderated by the Deputy Dean, Dr. Aminu Ahmed Aliko. It focused on how modern technologies can be leveraged to enhance teaching, scientific research, innovation, and academic productivity. Participants were exposed to practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital research tools, with hands-on demonstrations aimed at improving data management,…
Hukumar Kula da Abinci da Magunguna ta Ƙasa (NAFDAC) ta yi gargaɗi ga ’yan Najeriya kan yaduwar kwaroron roba na Kiss na bogi a manyan kasuwanni a faɗin ƙasar. A wata sanarwa da ta fitar, NAFDAC ta ce ta samu bayanan ne daga DKT International Nigeria, inda aka gano kwaroron roban bogin a kasuwanni kamar Onitsha, Idumota, Trade Fair, da kuma wasu sassan Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe da Enugu. Hukumar ta bayyana cewa kwaroron roban bogin na da ƙarancin inganci, rashin tsafta, ƙarancin man shafawa da kuma kuskuren bayanai a jiki, lamarin da ke jefa lafiyar masu amfani cikin haɗari.…