Yakubu Abubakar Gwagwarwa The Radio Nigeria Pyramid FM Kano has pledged to work closely with the Nigeria Police Force to enhance security and community awareness across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the new General Manager of Pyramid FM, Dr. Garba Ubale Danbatta, announced plans for a weekly one-hour program dedicated to security matters. Kano CSOs Urge Peaceful Eid Celebrations, Commend Security Agencies The program, he said, will provide the police with a platform to highlight their efforts in combating crime and to educate residents on how to…
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The Kano State House of Assembly has sworn in two lawmakers who emerged victorious in the August 16 by-election. Those inaugurated are Ya’u Gwarmai of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Constituency, and Ali Alhassan Kiyawa of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), representing Shanono/Bagwai Constituency. Kano Assembly Suspends Rano LGA Chairman for Three Months The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, who presided over the plenary, congratulated the lawmakers on their victories and urged them to deliver on the mandate given to them by their constituents. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Hon. Ali Alhassan…
Stakeholders and community influencers from seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State have converged for a townhall meeting aimed at strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices through social and behavioral change communication (SBCC) as part of efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The meeting, held in Kano, was organized by the Kano State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) in collaboration with the Health and Development Support Program (HANDS). RUWASA, HANDS Intensify Fight to Eliminate NTDs in 7 Kano LGAs In his remarks RUWASA RUWASA Mobilisation Manager, Ahmad Shamaki RUWASA explained that the initiative is designed…
Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da dakatar da fitar da yayan kadanya na tsawon watanni shida, domin rage safarar ɓoye-ɓoye, karfafa sarrafa kayan a cikin gida, da kuma ƙarfafa matsayi na Najeriya a kasuwar shea ta duniya. Mataimakin Shugaban Ƙasa, Kashim Shettima, ne ya sanar da wannan umarni ranar Talata yayin wani taron masu ruwa da tsaki a Fadar Shugaban Ƙasa, inda ya bayyana cewa matakin zai fara aiki nan take kuma za a sake duba shi bayan wa’adin ya ƙare. Shettima ya ce wannan mataki “ba shirin hana cinikayya ba ne,an yi shi ne domin tabbatar da…
Abubakar Garba There is a saying among the elders: “When the wind blows, it only exposes the fowl’s rump, but it cannot change its feathers.” In the storm of Nigerian politics, reputations are often tested, names are dragged, and shadows masquerade as light. Yet, through the noise, truth stands firm like the baobab tree that neither wind nor drought can uproot. RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations Such is the case with Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director General of Protocol to the Governor of Kano State, who now finds himself at the…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has introduced a new Service Delivery Monitoring (SDM) system aimed at strengthening routine immunization and reducing the number of zero-dose children. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano. ZDLH Hosts Legislative Retreat in Lagos to Strengthen Immunization Efforts The SDM system is being implemented with support from Acasus and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in partnership with KSPHCMB. In his remarks, the Director General of KSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving maternal and child health through expanded immunization coverage. According to…
I am deeply concerned by the increasing number of corruption scandals under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The latest report by Daily Nigerian, which revealed that anti-graft agencies EFCC and ICPC have traced ₦6.5 billion to the account of the Governor’s Protocol Director, Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, should be a wake-up call for Governor Yusuf to take immediate and decisive action. Daily Nigerian Exposé: Bureau de Change connections and money laundering implications Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Not long ago, allegations emerged concerning the diversion of local government funds to purchase drugs from NOVOMED, a company reportedly…
Murtala Ibrahim The corruption allegations against Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, Director General of Protocol for Kano State, represent a serious compliance and governance concern. Daily Nigerian, through rigorous investigative journalism, reports that between November 2023 and February 2025, approximately ₦6.5 billion was allegedly siphoned from Kano’s Directorate of Protocol. RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations Documents obtained by anti-graft agencies indicate the funds were funneled through three entities, H&M Nigeria Limited, A.Y. Maikifi Petroleum, and Ammas Oil & Gas Limited, using fictitious contracts. Investigators concluded that these contracts were never executed and that funds…
President Bola Tinubu arrived on Monday in Brasília, Brazil, to commence a state visit. President Tinubu, who flew in from Los Angeles, United States, was received by senior Brazilian government officials at the Brasília Air Base. The officials included Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Ambassador Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, was also at the Air Base reception. Other ministers, heads of key government agencies, and private sector members, who will participate in a string of bilateral talks and MOU…
Kwamishinan Ilimi na Jihar Kano, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, ya yaba wa Kungiyar Shugabannin Kwalejojin Shari’a da Addinin Musulunci a Najeriya (COPCLIS) bisa jajircewarsu wajen ƙarfafa ilimin addinin Musulunci da na shari’a a fadin ƙasa. Dr. Makoda ya yi wannan yabo ne a ranar Litinin yayin taron Zauren Tattaunawa na 48 na COPCLIS, wanda aka gudanar a Kwalejin Addini da Shari’a ta Aminu Kano, Kano. Gwamnatin Imo ta Haramta bikin yaye Daliban Nursery da JSS 3 Kwamishinan Wanda Daraktan Tsare-tsare, Bincike da Kididdiga na Ma’aikatar, Malam Yusha’u Hamza ya wakilta ya jaddada muhimmancin rawar da COPCLIS ke takawa wajen gina…
Ado Salisu Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has unveiled a provisional squad of 31 players for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The list features team captain William Troost-Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Ola Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, as well as attacking stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon. Breaking: Eric Chelle Appointed New Super Eagles Head Coach Also included are youthful goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, alongside forwards Sadiq Umar…
Ado Salisu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusive governance, declaring that youths and women will occupy 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions under its leadership. Aregbesola, a former Osun State governor and ex-Minister of Interior, made the pledge in Lagos during the affirmation of former members of the PDP, Labour Party, and other political platforms who officially defected to ADC. Sule Lamido Backs Opposition Coalition Under ADC Delivering a speech titled “When Good People Unite, Nigerians Win,” Aregbesola described ADC as a people-driven platform focused on rescuing…
Ado Salisu Katsina State Commissioner of Environment, Hamza Suleiman Faskari, and Dr. Hafiz Ahmed, Special Adviser on Power and Energy, were Honoured with the Arewa Inspirational Leadership Award The Katsina State Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Hamza Suleiman Faskari, and the Special Adviser on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ahmed, have both been honoured with the prestigious Arewa Inspirational Leadership Award by the Hope Arewa Development Initiative (HADI). Hon. Faskari was recognised as Commissioner of the Year (Environment, North West) in appreciation of his tireless commitment to building a clean, safe, and sustainable environment across Katsina State. His outstanding efforts in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has appealed to the Ministry of Information and Culture for support and cooperation in ensuring the success of the ongoing voter registration exercise. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abubakar Sarkin Pawa Dambo, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi. INEC Takes Voter Registration to Grassroots in Gwarzo Dambo explained that INEC has already commenced continuous voter registration, beginning with the online process. He said the exercise covers individuals who lost or defaced their voter cards, relocated, or transferred from one…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has donated six operational vehicles to the Hisbah and Zakkat Boards to strengthen their activities and ensure more effective service delivery. The official handover ceremony was held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where Governor Idris personally presented the keys to the leadership of the two Boards. Kano Hisbah Arrests Couple for Secretly Getting Married Speaking at the event, the governor said the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to equipping government agencies with the necessary tools to perform their duties efficiently. “These organizations cannot carry out their responsibilities effectively without the required…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has commended Alhaji Abba Aliero for his selfless intervention in repairing two critical bridges – Rara Bridge and Liba Bridge – along the Sokoto–Koko–Jega federal highway. Governor Idris made the commendation while returning to Birnin Kebbi from Zuru, where he inspected sections of collapsed roads caused by recent flooding. Kebbi Communities Affected by Flooding to Get Relief as Govt Steps In He expressed appreciation for Aliero’s philanthropic effort, noting that the intervention has complemented government initiatives at a time when floods have destroyed roads, bridges, farmlands, and other infrastructure…
Kano patriotic coalition of 87 civil society organizations have rejected a biased and politically motivated statement by league of CSOs accusing present administration of corruption. In a statement signed by the convener Hassan Ibrahim Gama and co- convener Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma in behalf of the eighty seven groups on late Monday, the patriotic CSOs advised civil societies operating in Kano to embrace responsible engagements guided by facts and constructive partnership with government rather than partisan-driven activism. “CSOs, NGOs and CBOs operating in Kano State should utilise available accountability platforms and networks in the state covering various sectors (education, health, environment,…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has called on the state government to upgrade the Rabi’u Musa College of Remedial Studies, Tudun Wada RMK CARS to a College of Education, Technical and Advanced Studies. The resolution followed a joint motion by Alhaji Sule Lawan Shuwaki (Tudun Wada constituency) and Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim (Doguwa constituency) during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Nigeria Partners CCECC to Strengthen Technical, Vocational Edu The lawmakers argued that elevating the college will: Reduce unemployment, as students trained in technical and vocational skills will become self-reliant. Leverage existing infrastructure, since the…
The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with AMG Foundation, has taken a bold step towards strengthening humanitarian response and disaster management in the state with the unveiling of the draft framework for the proposed Kano State Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund. The initiative was the focus of a one-day technical workshop held at the ministry’s conference hall, facilitated by Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Technical Adviser to the Ministry who doubles as Chairman AMG Foundation. WHD: AMG Foundation Commits ₦25M to Kano Humanitarian Trust Fund In his remarks, Dr. Magashi outlined the workshop’s objectives, stressing the…
The digital media space in the last few days has been awash with a series of false narratives bordering on the accountability, trust, and financial worthiness of some key political aides of the Kano State Government. One of the ill-intended narratives, most likely sponsored, was a publication on Daily Nigerian, a Kano-based online news platform, on August 22nd, 2025, which particularly drew government attention to the allegation of withdrawal and diversion of ₦6.5 billion from the state treasury. Gov. Yusuf Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Drug Baron Bail, Palliative Diversion Central to the case of purported misappropriation, already under litigation…