Bayero University Kano (BUK) has hosted its athletes who represented the institution at the 2025 Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) competition, in celebration of their impressive performance and as a demonstration of the university’s commitment to sports development. The reception, brought together the university’s management, the Chairman of the Sports Consultative Committee, Prof. Musa Garba Yakasai, the Director of Sports, Prof. Rabiu Mohammed, members of the Sports Consultative Committee, coaches, athletes and staff of the Sports Directorate. The event was organized to honour the teams that competed at the 2025 NUGA Games hosted by the University of Jos. While addressing…
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The Kano Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully conducted another session of its in-house training series, with a focus on flood disaster management and associated public health implications. The training, held on December 17, 2025, recorded strong participation from staff members, who actively engaged in scientific and technical discussions aimed at improving disaster response capacity. Participants shared practical insights and experiences, reflecting a commitment to continuous professional development in emergency and disaster management. Key issues relating to flooding and its consequences were extensively discussed during the session, reinforcing the agency’s preparedness to respond effectively to…
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, CN D.Y. Lawal, has paid familiarization courtesy visits to key law enforcement agencies in Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The visits, which took place on December 17, 2025, were to the Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kano State Command, CIS T.A. Lawal, and the Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, Mr. Friday S. Ebelo. Trump Cancels 100,000+ US Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown Speaking during…
The Centre for Human Rights and Charity Development Association (CHRCDA) has conferred an Award of Excellence on Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Eradication, Alhaji Adamu Ali Kibiya, in recognition of their outstanding humanitarian interventions across the state. The award was presented on Thursday at the office of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs. Yusuf Bags Financial Architect Governor of the Year Award Speaking at the ceremony, the Director General of CHRCDA, Comrade Auwal Jibril Maifada, said the honour was in appreciation of the duo’s commitment to humanitarian services aimed at improving…
Ibrahim Sulaiman A Consultant Paediatrician at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Fatima Abdullahi, has stressed the critical role of postnatal care, hospital deliveries, and childbirth spacing in preventing life-threatening complications for both mothers and newborns. Dr. Abdullahi delivered the lecture during an Adolescent Girls and Young Women Sensitization Workshop on Postnatal Care (PNC) and Childbirth Spacing (CBS), organized by the Faith and Cultural Champions Almanar Women Association at Annur Islamiyya Magajiya. She emphasized that postnatal visits after childbirth are essential for early detection and management of health conditions that could endanger maternal and child lives if left untreated. Key…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has handed over selected Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities to contractors for the commencement of revitalisation works across the state. Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, said the initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare, noting that PHCs serve as the first point of contact for patients at the community level. Dr. Dahiru explained that the government is prioritising the upgrade of PHC facilities to meet national Level Two standards. He said the revitalisation would…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi Police Command has reassured residents of its preparedness to maintain law and order before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the state. The assurance was given by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, in a statement issued to newsmen on December 17, 2025, in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the police have deployed adequate personnel and intensified patrols across strategic locations to ensure a visible security presence aimed at preventing criminal activities and safeguarding lives and property during the festive period. SP Bashir Usman explained that the command, in collaboration with other…
Sani Dutsinma The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi State chapter, has expressed satisfaction with the efforts of Governor Nasir Idris in addressing security challenges across the state, passing a vote of confidence on his administration. The State Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Murtala Usman, made this known in Birnin Kebbi while presenting a letter containing security-related suggestions to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. Comrade Usman said the administration of Governor Idris has remained proactive and committed to tackling insecurity, noting that organised labour in Kebbi State is pleased with the measures put in place…
Ibrahim Sulaiman No fewer than 180 adolescent girls have graduated from a six-month vocational skills acquisition programme designed to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment in Zaria, Kaduna State. The programme was implemented through a partnership between the Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE) and the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. IWD: AHIP Champions Women’s Empowerment, Safety from Illegal Migration Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Girls’ Education, Hajiya Maryam Al-Bashir, said the programme recorded remarkable success, noting significant transformation in the participants after six months of…
Karamar Hukumar Kumbotso ta samu gagarumar nasara wajen aiwatar da shirin allurar rigakafin shan inna a fadin yankinta, inda aka yi wa yara dubu dari biyu da shida da dari bakwai da uku (200,703) allurar rigakafin, a wani yunkuri na kare lafiyar yara da kawar da cutar shan inna gaba daya. Manajan Shirin Allurar Rigakafin Shan Inna, Alhaji Badayi Mai Unguwa Rigafada, ya bayyana hakan yayin wata tattaunawa da sashen yada labarai na karamar hukumar. Ya ce nasarar da aka samu ta samo asali ne daga cikakken goyon baya, kulawa da kyakkyawan jagoranci na Shugaban Karamar Hukumar Kumbotso, Comrade Abdullahi…
Ado Salisu The Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja, was a hive of activity as golfers converged for the end-of-tenure kitty held in honour of its immediate past captain, Maj.-Gen. S.S. Jiya. The competition, which attracted a large turnout of club members, featured keenly contested rounds as players battled for honours under challenging course conditions that tested skill, patience, and tactical judgment. With scores tightly contested, every stroke proved crucial as the event progressed. At the end of play, Engr. John Uche emerged the overall winner. Playing off handicap 15, he recorded a gross score…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Senate for confirmation as chief executives of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies following the resignation of their incumbent heads. The President is seeking Senate approval for Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Boss, Nominates Umar as Replacement The nominations follow the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, former CEO of NMDPRA, and Gbenga Komolafe, former CEO of NUPRC.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has registered 159,669 eligible voters during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kano State, Ambassador Abdu Abdussamadu Zango, disclosed this during a briefing to journalists in Kano. 5 Key Facts About May Agbamuche-Mbu, Nigeria’s New INEC Boss According to him, 115,047 voters were registered through physical registration centres, while 44,622 completed their registration via the online platform. Zango explained that the exercise was not without challenges, noting that network difficulties affected some INEC staff during the process. He added that Tudun…
The Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy (FIDAC) has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) across Nigeria to take a leading role in promoting and monitoring the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, 2025. The call was made in a statement issued by the Executive Director of FIDAC, Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, PhD, FCFA, who said the new tax laws represent a major effort by the Federal Government to modernize Nigeria’s tax system. According to FIDAC, the reforms are aimed at broadening the tax base, reducing the burden on low-income earners and small businesses, strengthening digital tax administration, and improving the…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N642.9 billion into law, weeks after presenting the proposed budget to the State House of Assembly. The governor assented to the bill at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he commended members of the House for what he described as timely scrutiny and the speedy passage of the budget. He assured the lawmakers of the strict implementation of the appropriation law. Budget Office Denies ₦246 Billion Salaries Claim for NEDC Governor Idris disclosed that recurrent expenditure stands at N163.57 billion, representing 25 per cent…
Lawal Abdullahi On the night Abuja turned its gaze toward service beyond party loyalty, Kano found itself called by name. In the bright hall of the Presidential Villa, far from the dust and bustle of Kurmi market and the farmlands of Rano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stood before the nation and received an honour that carried more than protocol. It was a rare national salute to performance, offered across the political divide, and for Kano, it felt like a quiet public vindication of daily struggles that had finally been seen. When the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was…
Abdulkadir Badsha Mukhtar Insecurity recognizes no tribe and bows to no religion. It strikes without warning, without names, and without mercy—ravaging villages and cities alike. This sobering reality was forcefully articulated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during a special prayer session convened by the Kano State Government on Sunday, 6 December 2025. The gathering was not merely symbolic; it marked a deliberate and bold response to the growing security challenges confronting the state, signaling a leadership determined to confront fear with faith, action, and collective resolve. There comes a defining moment in the life of a people when fear can…
Maikudi Muhammad Marafa The Forum of Retired Information Officers, Kano State, with deep sorrow and profound sadness, mourns the passing of our esteemed colleague and sister, Late Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji, former Head of the Graphics Department, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State. Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji passed away on Thursday, 11th December 2025, after a brief illness. Her demise marks the end of a remarkable career defined by dedication, professionalism, and selfless service to the information sector and women in journalism. Fondly known as Aunty Maryam by her colleagues and contemporaries, she was widely admired for her…
The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has officially commenced preparations for its Silver Jubilee celebration with the inauguration of a Planning Committee. The Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, inaugurated the committee at the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) building in Kano. The event also marked the committee’s inaugural meeting, setting the tone for the strategic planning of activities to commemorate 25 years of the organisation’s service, impact, and commitment to communities across Nigeria. CHR Mobilises Religious leaders to Champion Vaccination in Sumaila LGA Speaking during the inauguration, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim emphasised that the Silver Jubilee would reflect…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports suggesting that a court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that the enforcement remains lawful and necessary in the interest of public safety. Speaking during a media briefing at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office, the Force Public Relations Officer clarified that no court at any time barred the police from implementing the policy. According to him, the court order currently being circulated was widely misinterpreted, explaining that the injunction merely directed all parties to maintain the status quo, which does not translate to a suspension of…