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The lawmaker representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), has expressed deep concern over what he described as persistent and politically motivated attacks on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his constituency. Doguwa, a ranking member of the House of Representatives, lamented that the latest incident occurred on August 28, 2025, when suspected political thugs invaded Tasarrufi General Enterprise, a factory in Tudun Wada. Anger Boils in Tudun-Wada as Traders Vow Justice After Bloody Confrontation The assailants allegedly injured workers and destroyed property, leaving many…

As Muslims mark yet another Maulud of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore, has conveyed his felicitations to the Muslim ummah. In a Press statement signed and issued to newsmen by Chief Press Secretary Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore stated that the Kano State Legislative arm shares the joy of the Muslim ummah and wishes all faithful individuals, particularly in Kano and beyond, a happy Eid al-Maulud Celebration. Eid – Maulud is a session of love and reflection of our good teachings as well as…

Gwamnatin Jihar Abiya ta kori manyan ma’aikata shida na gwamnati bisa zargin hannu a cikin wata badakala ta cusa sunaye a albashi da ta jawo asarar miliyoyin naira ga jihar. A cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a ranar Alhamis, Shugabar Hukumar Kula da Ma’aikatan Gwamnati ta Jihar Abiya, Hajiya Eno Jerry-Eze, ta bayyana cewa jami’an da abin ya shafa—dukansu daga Ma’aikatar Shari’a—an samu su da laifin yin kutse cikin tsarin biyan albashi domin karɓar ƙarin kuɗi fiye da na hakikarsu tsawon wani lokaci. Wadanda aka kora sun haɗa da: Babban Akanta (Matakin 12) Akanta Mai Girma (Matakin 10) Babban…

The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has organised a two-day budget sensitisation workshop on the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2026–2028, aimed at strengthening governance and improving budgetary processes across the state’s 44 local government councils. The workshop,brought together local government chairmen, planning heads, and other officials to enhance their capacity in effective budget formulation, implementation, and monitoring. Budget Office Denies ₦246 Billion Salaries Claim for NEDC Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, said the sensitisation was crucial to ensuring realistic, people-centred budgets that align with state development priorities. “This new…

The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has launched a digital governance initiative aimed at improving productivity, transparency, and service delivery across all 44 local government areas of the state. Commissioner Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman disclosed this while distributing laptops to Local Government Planning Heads. Nigeria Ready For Nationwide Digital Switch Over-Minister He explained that the devices will help streamline operations, enhance data analysis, reduce paperwork, and improve evidence-based decision-making. “These laptops will enable planning officers to work more efficiently and focus on delivering projects that drive development. They will also serve as long-term data repositories for…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO- The Human Rights Network (HRN) Nigeria has petitioned the police, seeking a thorough investigation into allegations that Tudunwada Local Government Chairperson, Sa’adatu Salisu Yushau, allegedly organized thuggish attacks on innocent citizens. The petition, with reference number HRN/NPC/GEN/V.V192, was addressed to the Kano Command Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ibrahim Bakori. Anger Boils in Tudun-Wada as Traders Vow Justice After Bloody Confrontation The Group urged the security agency to quickly initiate a thorough investigation into the Chairperson’s alleged nefarious activities. According to the petition, signed by Comrade A.A. Haruna Ayagi, Country Director of HRN, Mallam Suwidi Umar, a…

Khadijah Aliyu In the farmlands of Old Demsa, Adamawa State, a smart climate Agriculture CSA revolution is unfolding. For decades, women farmers here bent their backs over hoes, beat rice with sticks, and carried heavy baskets from field to home feeding communities while remaining invisible in Nigeria’s agricultural system. Today, however, the sound of solar-powered threshers hums through the fields, and women who were once excluded from mechanisation now stand proudly as machine operators, mechanics, and service providers. PROPCOM+, Halilco Foods Launch Instant Koko Production Line For Grace Iorhea, the memory of harvest seasons is still vivid. “We threshed rice…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially commenced live operations of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), marking a significant milestone in the Service’s modernization and trade facilitation agenda. The digital system, which replaces manual excise administration processes, has gone live at three pilot factories: British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Plc in Oyo State, International Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited in Kwara State, and Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Nigeria Ltd in Kaduna State. Successful Pilot Phase According to the NCS, the system activation follows months of rigorous field activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system validation, and intensive training for both…

Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have expressed commitment to collaborate on humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, as both countries seek new strategies to address shared socio-economic challenges. The commitment was made when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, in Abuja. Nigeria Seeks to Learn from China’s Experience During the discussions, Dr. Sununu commended the Chinese government for its willingness to support Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. He noted that Nigeria faces critical challenges, including acute…

In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s gas sector, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Friday held high-level discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Abuja. The meeting focused on production targets, investment opportunities, infrastructure, and ongoing reforms designed to position Nigeria as a leading gas producer on the continent. NLNG, NNPC, and Partners Ink 20-Year Gas Supply Deals Nigeria’s 2030 Gas Ambition Edun reaffirmed the Federal Government’s goal of producing 10 billion standard cubic feet (scf) of gas per day by 2030, describing it as central to the…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the remarkable achievement of Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Akpevwe Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, who successfully completed a 35-day motorbike expedition from Nigeria to Belgium. Ogboru, who set out on August 1, 2025, covered approximately 10,265 kilometers, traversing two continents and 10 countries before arriving triumphantly at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tinubu Hails Capital Market Growth, Pledges More Reforms Her journey, undertaken under the theme “Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research,” was not only a test of endurance but also a…

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gombe State Government on the taking over of General Hospital Kumo as Federal Medical Centre Kumo; with a view to expanding access to quality healthcare. The signing ceremony, held recently in Abuja, was presided over by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako and, the Executive Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency Alhaji Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya. FG Names Heads for FMC Kafanchan, Orthopaedic Hospital Hawul Dr. Salako described the agreement as a deliberate initiative toward expanding healthcare services and, specialized care…

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has pledged full support for the upcoming Super-bike Club Association of Nigeria (SCAN) 2025 event scheduled to hold in Kano this October. The State Commander, ACGN A.I. Ahmad, gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving a delegation from Kano United Bikers, led by Salisu Abubakar Tangalan, at the Command Headquarters in Kano. NDLEA Intercepts 8,000 Bottles of Akuskura, 48 Blocks of Cannabis in Kano The bikers’ delegation sought the NDLEA’s collaboration in using the high-profile event as a platform to sensitize the public about the dangers of drug…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Kano State, Nigeria, and across the globe on the auspicious occasion of Maulud Nabbiy. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu. He described the celebration as a moment of spiritual reflection, renewal of faith, and recommitment to the noble teachings and exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). KNSG Condemns Blockage of National Tijjaniyya Maulud Venue The Deputy Governor emphasized that the Prophet’s timeless teachings of peace, justice, tolerance, and love for one’s neighbor remain relevant…

Muhammad Auwalu Yakasai In the restless arena of Nigerian politics, it is not unusual for falsehood to dress itself in the garments of activism. At sensitive times, when accountability begins to take root and reforms disturb the old order, faceless groups suddenly emerge. They come with rented voices and placards of convenience, rehearsing anger that has been bought and paid for. AU Chairperson Champions Women Mediators in Peace Talks Their loyalty is not to justice but to the highest bidder, and their real mission is not truth but disruption. The latest example comes from a body calling itself the “Forum…

Sani Haruna Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four motorcycle snatchers, two receivers of stolen properties and recovered three motorcycles in the Kalgo local government area of the state. The Command’s Image maker, Chief Superintendent of Police Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Police Rescue Baby Buried Alive by Mother in Kebbi State The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M Sani, said last month, one Aminu Umar of Al’amin Villa Kalgo, reported at the Kalgo Division that he reasonably suspected the following persons, Tirmizi Tukur, Abubakar Lauwali, Mudassiru Danbala and Ibrahim Sani, to have…

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Zamfara State has called on adolescent girls not to relent in reporting any case of gender-based violence (GBV) occurring within their schools or communities. The Gender-Based Violence Officer AGILE Project Zamfara, Hajiya Sadiya Shehu Kaura, made the call during the Dissemination of School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) Safeguarding Guidelines and Code of Conduct for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff, held in Gusau, the state capital. AGILE’s Mobile Classrooms Offer Hope for Fulani Girls in Kano She urged students to promptly report any signs of violence, harassment, or exploitation to trusted persons,…

Shahararren Attajirin nan Mai tsara tufafin kawa Dan asalin Kasar Italia Giorgio Armani ya mutu Yana da Shekaru 91. Kamfaninsa Armani ya faɗaɗa daga harkar kaya har da kayan kwalliya, turare, kiɗa, wasanni har ma da otal-otal na alfarma, inda yake samun fiye da fam biliyan £2 a shekara. Icon of Modern Fashion, Giorgio Armani, Dies at 91 Donatella Versace ta yi masa girmamawa a shafinta na Instagram, inda ta wallafa hotonsa tare da rubutu: “Duniya ta rasa babban mutum yau, ya kafa tarihi kuma za a ci gaba da tunawa da shi har abada.” A wata sanarwa da aka…

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, at the age of 91. Armani died in his home, the fashion house said. Shahararren Mai Tsara Tufafin Kawa Giorgio Armani ya Mutu Yana da Shekaru 91 Armani, one of the most recognizable names and faces in the global fashion industry, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time during the previews of Spring-Summer 2026 menswear to recover from an undisclosed condition. He was planning a major event to celebrate 50 years of his signature Giorgio Armani fashion…

The Kano State Government has expressed concern over the repeated deportation of citizens from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to Kano and other states in the North. The state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Disabled Persons, Hajiya Amina Sani-Abdullahi, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Kano. Court Jails 7 Filipinos, 7 Nigerians for Cyberterrorism, Fraud She said the state government observed that within the last four weeks, several Nigerian citizens, including indigenes of Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kaduna, were deported from the FCT to Kano. According to her, the action of the FCT…