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Ado Salisu Wudil-based Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST) continues to shine at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, with level 400 student Musbahu Hamza Yalwa clinching the bronze medal in the 3000 meters race. The championship, which is being hosted at the University of Jos, Plateau State, brings together over 91 universities from across the country competing in 24 sporting events. BUK Makes Strong Start in Chess at 27th NUGA Games, Jos ADUST has also secured medals in judo, winning gold in the 63kg category and silver in the heavyweight division. However, the university…

The Kano State Hisbah board has thwarted an attempt to traffic two girls from Kano to Lagos, from where they were allegedly meant to be transported to other countries. The victims 16-year-old Zahra’u Audu from Zaria, Kaduna State, and 18-year-old Kalzihar Salim from Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State were rescued before they could be moved out of the state. Kano Hisbah Moves to Enforce Court-Ordered Marriage of Maiwushirya, Yar Guda Deputy Commander general of the board Dr Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, confirmed the development in a voice statement. He noted that the swift intervention of Hisbah operatives prevented the…

Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has paid an emergency visit to Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls by suspected bandits in the early hours of Monday. The governor, who cut short his official engagements in Abuja, met with parents of the abducted students, security agencies, traditional leaders, and school authorities in a closed door session aimed at strengthening efforts toward the safe rescue of the girls. Parents of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Cry Out for Help, Seek Urgent Govt Intervention Speaking to journalists after assessing the situation, Governor Idris said the visit was…

Sani Haruna Parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have continued to express shock and anguish following Friday’s attack that left 25 schoolgirls abducted and two staff members killed. One of the parents, Malam Tukur Sani, said he received the devastating news while preparing to go to his farm in the early hours of the morning. He rushed to the school, where he has remained, hoping for positive news about the rescue of the students. “I have been here since morning. We are still waiting and praying…

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko district of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Just in: 25 Students Abducted in Kebbi as Armed Bandits Attack Girls’ Secondary School According to the statement, a group of heavily armed bandits invaded the school in the early hours of the morning, shooting sporadically before gaining access to the premises. Police tactical units stationed in the area reportedly engaged the attackers…

Adamu Yusuf The Beyond Barracks Project has condemned in strong terms the alleged assassination attempt on Lieutenant Yerima, the young military officer who recently had an encounter with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mohammed Thompson, the organisation, which advocates for the welfare and protection of military families, described the reported attempt on the officer’s life as “a grave threat to Nigeria’s security and a direct affront to the nation’s sovereignty.” The group said it received the report with deep concern and warned that any intimidation, violence, or targeted attack on…

Winners have emerged at the 2025 Kano State Squash Inter-Club Tournament, where a retired Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) representing Kano Club won the Elders’ Category, Auwal Mohammed of Kano Club claimed first place in the Mid-Age Category, and Yusuf Muhammad of Ado Bayero Squash Club secured the top title in the Youth Category. Kano Shines at 2025 AGILE Games with Medals in Sports, Digital Literacy The tournament, which featured three major categories: elderly, middle-aged, and youth, was jointly hosted by BUK Squash Club, Ado Bayero Squash Club, and Kano Club, three of Kano’s leading squash institutions. This year’s results reflected…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the media, describing journalists as “the conscience of society” and a vital pillar of democracy. The governor made the remarks during the opening of the 2025 Retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), held in Kaduna. Gov Yusuf Committed to Press Freedom, Journalists’ Welfare-DG Media Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim. Governor Yusuf commended the Chapel for hosting its first retreat outside Kano, noting that such gatherings are essential for…

In Plateau State, where years of tension have strained relationships between farming and pastoral communities, a fresh wave of hope is emerging powered not by force, but by dialogue. Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dispatched Dr. Abiodun Essiet, his Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the North Central Zone, on a mission to rebuild trust and strengthen intercommunal harmony across the state. Kano, Plateau Strengthen Historical Bonds as Deputy Govs Hold Talks Over two intensive days, Essiet met with Christian leaders, Fulani Miyetti Allah representatives, traditional rulers, women, and youth groups listening, mediating, and charting a grassroots approach…

Media professionals have been urged to strengthen their understanding of emerging technologies, legal boundaries and digital safety to remain relevant in modern journalism. This formed part of the key messages delivered during the second-day sessions of the 2025 Retreat organised by the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kaduna. Cutting-Edge AI Lab Established at KASU to Advance Digital Skills Presenting a paper titled “The Defamatory Border Lines in Media Reports: A Legal Perspective,” Barr. Yusuf Abdul Salam said Nigerian journalists must pay closer attention to the legal implications of their language use and sourcing practices.…

Stress and mental health disorders have been identified as growing threats to the journalism profession in Nigeria and across the globe, a leading psychiatrist has warned. Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Shehu, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), raised the alarm while presenting a paper titled “Pressure Amid Deadline: Psychiatric/Mental Health Precautions” during the 2025 Retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), held at Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. He said the fast-paced and high-pressure nature of journalism has exposed many practitioners to chronic stress, trauma, depression and other psychological disorders. “Journalists are stressful…

The National President of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN), Alhaji Sulaiman Yakubu, has emphasized that continuous consultations and dialogue remain critical tools for achieving sustainable development and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Yakubu made the remark while highlighting the association’s ongoing efforts to promote understanding between Fulani herders and host communities across the country. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts International Attention-Jega He noted that Gan Allah has intensified sensitization campaigns and advocacy programmes aimed at fostering mutual respect and reducing tensions in communities where herders operate. According to him, the association has also taken its enlightenment efforts to various…

The Kebbi State Police Command has announced the passing of its Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Aliyu Muhammed, who died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Hotoro, Kano State. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to sources within the Command, DCP Muhammed had been undergoing medical care when his condition suddenly deteriorated, leading to his death. Kebbi Police Disburses ₦33 Million to Families of Fallen Heroes In the statement, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello Sani, described the loss…

Sani Haruna Participants of Course 34 of the National Defence College (NDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to submitting key strategic recommendations on national security, agriculture, and natural resource management following their study tour of Kebbi State. The team leader, Commodore A.A. Abu, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gwandu, Major General Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar (Rtd), at his palace in Birnin Kebbi. Commodore Abu stated that the National Defence College continues to nurture future strategic leaders equipped with the analytical skills and knowledge required to respond to Nigeria’s evolving defence and security challenges. Since its establishment…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Jigawa State and its 2023 governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has dismissed claims that key members of the party defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the reports as false and misleading. His response follows media reports that the lawmaker representing Gwaram Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Shitu Galambi, along with Musa Majia and Aminu Jahun, had dumped the NNPP for the APC. Mass Defection Rocks APC as Kano Grassroots Leaders Cross to NNPP Ringim insisted that those mentioned were never genuine members of the NNPP. “All…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Police Command has warned farmers and herders in Kirikasamma Local Government Area against further violence, lawlessness, or reprisal attacks following a recent clash in Gishinawo and Abangawa villages that left several people injured and properties destroyed. State Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, issued the warning during a peace meeting with key stakeholders from the affected communities. The meeting, he said, was convened to foster understanding, prevent escalation, and ensure lasting harmony between the two groups. Yauri LG Imposes Curfew After Deadly Clash Among Gold Miners CP Dahiru expressed concern over the incident, stressing that…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Command has joined other African countries and the global community to mark the 2025 International Road Crash Africa Conference and the African Road Safety Day/World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, said the commemoration held under the theme Gathering Africa and the World for Crash Victims serves as an opportunity to honour those who died or sustained injuries in road crashes, as well as to support their families. FRSC Launches 2025 Ember Months Campaign in Kebbi He said the annual event also reinforces the…

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that host communities in Nigeria’s oil and gas-producing regions receive fair, transparent, and constitutionally backed benefits. Dr. Shehu gave the assurance, while receiving a delegation from the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON), led by its National Chairman, Prince Michael Emuh, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. RMAFC Targets Better Revenue Collection from Mining Sector Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Shehu commended HOSCON for its peaceful and constructive approach to addressing resource allocation and environmental justice…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa, who was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, will now continue to lead the anti-narcotics agency until 2031. Before his initial appointment, he served as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse (2018–2020). A seasoned military officer and administrator, Marwa previously governed Lagos and Borno States. His military career includes serving as Brigade Major of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Aide-de-Camp to former…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s determination to establish a Polytechnic in Gaya Local Government of Kano State. This is part of deliberate efforts to expand access to technical and vocational education in line with the state’s manpower development agenda. Kebbi Polytechnic Transforms with Cutting-Edge Technology, Skills Centres In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf made this known while flagging off the second batch of the 1,001 Foreign and Domestic Postgraduate Scholarship Programme at the Government House, Kano. The Governor explained that the decision to establish…