Premium Times reports that operators, in detailed statements given to EFCC and ICPC, described how they moved huge sums of public funds at Mr Rogo’s request. Some bureau de change operators have implicated Abdullahi Rogo, Director-General of Protocol to the Kano State Governor, in a multi-billion-naira corruption scandal now under investigation by Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies: the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Truth at Last: How Facts and Law Cleared Kano’s DG of Protocol of Fraud Allegations The operators, in detailed statements given to EFCC and ICPC, described how…
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Lamara Garba Azare In the theatre of nations, where countries display what they value most, Nigeria once again played the wrong script. On the 28th of August, 2025, the Federal Government stood before the world and, with fanfare, announced a ₦200,000 cash reward for Nafisa Abdullahi, a 17-year-old girl from Yobe State, who had just conquered the globe at the TeenEagle Global English Championship in London. Yobe Partners Moroccan Uni for Sabbatical, Exchange Programs It should have been a moment of national pride the triumph of intellect, the victory of knowledge, the vindication that Nigerian children, though raised in broken…
25 community champions from Makoda Local Government Area and 25 members of the Nigerian WASH Accountability and Support Network (NEWSAN) have completed an intensive capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening grassroots participation in governance and improving public service delivery in Kano State. The training was organized by BudgIT Foundation, in collaboration with Self Help Africa and with support from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). BudgIT Foundation,RoLAC Hosts Tracka Town Hall in Dawakin Kudu The initiative focused on promoting social and financial accountability, particularly in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Participants included local leaders, women groups,…
Lamara Garba Azare Thirty-four years in the life of a state is like a river carving its way through rocks; steady, patient, sometimes turbulent, yet always forward. Jigawa, born on that fateful Tuesday, 27th August 1991, out of Kano’s map and skepticism, was once dismissed as barren land with little hope of survival. Some mocked it as a mere “civil service state,” others doubted whether it could pay salaries, let alone build an economy. Yet, as the calendar marks 34 years, the story has changed. Jigawa has risen with quiet resilience to become one of the most peaceful and administratively…
The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has successfully resolved no fewer than 621 marriage-related disputes in 2024, as part of efforts to promote peace, morality, and social stability in the state. The Deputy Commander of the Board,Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen stated this in Kano. According to him, the Board received a total of 16,939 complaints during the year under review, out of which 7,884 were amicably settled, while 2,836 criminal cases were charged to court. Sheikh Mujahid pointed out that the Board also facilitated the recovery and disbursement of upkeep and loan default cases worth over ₦212 million within the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mr. Sirajo Salisu Usman, younger brother of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, popularly known as “Pakistan,” over alleged mismanagement and fraud running into more than ₦50 billion. Mr. Sirajo was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by EFCC operatives in Abuja. He had previously been questioned earlier this month alongside other senior officials of the commission. Kitchens to Serve Nigerian Pilgrims Fully Stocked-NAHCON Sources within the EFCC revealed that Mr. Usman, nicknamed “ka fi chairman” by colleagues—roughly meaning “de facto…
A Kano court has granted an order directing the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone One to conduct a full-scale investigation into the criminal charges against Mr. Jafar Jafar, the publisher of Daily Nigerian, a Kano-based online media platform. Truth at Last: How Facts and Law Cleared Kano’s DG of Protocol of Fraud Allegations The case brought before the Chief Magistrate Court No. 15, presided over by Malam Abdul’aziz M. Habib, was filed by the Director General, Directorate of Protocol, Kano Government House, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, who dragged the publisher of Daily Nigerian, Jafar Jafar,…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has held its first major meeting since the conclusion of the 2025 Hajj exercise, focusing on reviewing the past operations and setting preparations in motion for the 2026 pilgrimage. The meeting, chaired by the Emir of Dukku and Board Chairman, His Highness Alhaji Abdulkadir Haruna Rasheed II, was attended by nearly all board members. NAHCON Sets May 9 for Inaugural Hajj Flight Briefing journalists after the session, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, said the meeting examined the comprehensive report of the 2025 Hajj, highlighting successes and…
Olufunmi Zainab The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has inaugurated 12 governing board members in Kano State to strengthen its humanitarian services and expand support to vulnerable communities. Speaking at the ceremony, the Branch Executive Secretary, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, said the inauguration marked a crucial step toward enhancing the society’s capacity to deliver life-saving interventions such as emergency shelter, food, clean water, and medical care. Nigerian Red Cross Society Launches Relief Effort in Jigawa State Themed “Empowering Humanitarian Leadership for a Stronger Tomorrow,” Abdullahi noted that the newly inaugurated members were re-elected for a second four-year tenure in recognition of…
In what appears like more troubles for the former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, it is alleged that, one of the witnesses who submitted statements as witnesses, to the Office of the Inspector General of Police, few years back, against the author and originator of alleged Ganduje Dollar scandal, withdrew his statement against Ja’afar, the publisher/ Editor -in-Chief of Daily Nigerian online newspaper. Our findings alleged that, Ganduje’s former Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, has withdrawn his statement against Ja’afar. Anwar was Ganduje’s CPS, for a period…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that all buildings in Nigeria meet the highest standards of safety, durability, and sustainability. Minister Ata made the declaration during the inauguration of the National Building Code Advisory Committee at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Building Collapse: FG Vows to Sanitize Industry with NIA’s Help The National Building Code is a critical regulatory instrument that sets minimum standards for pre-design, construction, and post-construction stages. “The National Building Code is essential for addressing existing challenges such as unplanned towns and…
Sani Haruna Governor Dr. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme through its domesticated version, KAURA CARES, to ensure the state remains among the nation’s top performers. The governor gave the assurance at the North-West Zonal Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Idris noted that NG-CARES, initially designed to cushion the socio-economic impact of COVID-19, continues to address lingering challenges faced by Nigerians despite the pandemic being over. He praised the programme’s achievements, citing the decision of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…
The maiden edition of the Nigeria-Canada Trade & Investment Summit and Awards (NICATISA) has officially opened at the Homewood Suites & Hampton by Hilton, Toronto Airport, drawing nearly 300 delegates from government, the private sector, and civil society. Organized under the patronage of the Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group and the House Committee on Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Relations, the two-day summit is poised to chart a new path of economic cooperation anchored on Nigeria’s Renewed Hope reforms and Canada’s shared vision for sustainable prosperity. Nigeria’s Climate Transition to Drive Jobs, Boost Economy-NCCCS Delivering the keynote address, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. CREDICORP Kicks Off Cultural Reorientation with Market Activation in Kano President Tinubu spoke during his state visit to Brazil, when he received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc. He described the market’s performance as a clear reflection of investor confidence in his administration’s reforms and…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to building stronger ties with Japan during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in Yokohama. Delivering a keynote at the opening ceremony, Youssouf highlighted TICAD’s role as a cornerstone of Africa–Japan cooperation and called for bold, innovative partnerships aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. He described the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a “catalyst of energy, opportunity, and investment,” urging for greater private sector involvement, digital transformation, and infrastructure expansion. On the sidelines, the AU Chairperson held high-level…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received a high-level delegation from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), led by H.E. Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Vice President of the Republic of Colombia. The Colombian delegation included Felipe Quintero Suarez, Vice Minister for Foreign Trade; Yeison Arcadio Meneses Copete, Ambassador of Colombia to Ethiopia; as well as representatives from government agencies and programmes. Discussions focused on strengthening AU-CELAC cooperation, with particular emphasis on trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and multilateral collaboration. The Chairperson highlighted the African Union’s deepening partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), noting…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Amb. Liberata Mulamula, the AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Their discussions focused on the strategic direction of the Special Envoy’s mandate. The Chairperson emphasized the importance of aligning her work with continental frameworks such as Agenda 2063 and the AU Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), as well as global standards including UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Nigeria Takes Bold Step Towards Eradicating Violence Against Children The Chairperson underscored the necessity of placing women’s leadership and protection at the heart of the AU’s interventions in…
Ismail Yahaya For weeks, the name of Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director General of Protocol to the Kano State Government, has been dragged into public debate over alleged financial mismanagement said to involve billions of naira. Headlines and whispers painted him as the face of a scandal, with claims that N6.5 billion and another N1 billion were directly tied to his office. In the court of public opinion, rumours ran faster than facts. RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations Yet, recent revelations have begun to place matters in proper perspective—painting not a picture…
The Kano State government KNSG has threatened to arrest and prosecute any nutrition health worker found diverting, stealing, or selling Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) and Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), which are meant to be distributed free across the state. The state commissioner for health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf issued the warning at the project closeout ceremony of the Accelerating the Scale of Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) intervention in Kano, managed by FHI360’s Alive and Thrive program. UNICEF Urges Kano to Extend Maternity Leave, Invest More in MNCH According to him, the state government has invested ₦1 billion…
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has inaugurated the Board of Directors of a newly established company by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA). Speaking during the inauguration ceremony Professor Musa commended the CDA for carefully selecting seasoned technocrats and professionals of high repute to serve on the Board. He described the appointments as a reflection of the University’s enduring values of excellence, inclusivity, and service delivery. The VC further applauded the Centre’s commitment to gender balance, with special recognition for Hajiya Karima Babangida, whose remarkable contributions and dedication have brought honor to the CDA. In…