The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has faulted the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing the move as anti-people and a threat to residents’ right to affordable, publicly managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAPPA criticised a two-day advocacy workshop organised by the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) to promote the PPP agenda, dismissing it as a “public relations exercise.” The workshop, themed “Attracting Investment for Improved Water Supply in Lagos State through Public-Private Partnership,” reportedly secured pledges from lawmakers to amend laws in favour of investors, while…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State Amirul Hajj and leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Emir of Kazaure, Dr. Najib Hussaini Adamu, has announced that each pilgrim from the state will receive a refund of ₦42,996 as a balance from their Hadaya ( animal sacrifice) payment. Dr. Adamu disclosed this during the presentation of the 2025 Hajj exercise report to His Excellency, the executive Governor of Jigawa state, Malam Umar Namadi, at the Government House, Dutse. NAHCON Chairman Assures Seamless 2025 Hajj Exercise He said, the board succeeded in recovering over ₦31Million as Hadaya balance for the…
Kabiru Haruna The Correspondents Chapel has, over the years, become more than just a professional association it is a living symbol of what unity, talent, and purpose can achieve in Nigerian journalism. A vibrant blend of journalistic excellence and camaraderie, the Chapel has carved out a unique identity that inspires not only its members but also the wider media landscape. Kano NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Fosters Unity Through ‘Tea Break’ Initiative With its bold “Tea Break Initiative,” it has shown that journalism is not just about reporting the news but also about building relationships, nurturing ideas, and uplifting one another. At…
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State, has unveiled a social welfare initiative tagged “Tea Break” to promote relaxation, unity, and camaraderie among its members. The programme, which involves the regular provision of tea, suya, and other light refreshments at the chapel’s secretariat, was officially launched by the chapel’s leadership during a brief ceremony attended by members and invited guests in Kano. Correspondents Chapel, FRSC Kano Forge New Alliance for Public Safety Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Mr. Murtala Adewale, said the initiative was conceived as a way of easing the…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government KBSG has dismissed allegations circulating on social and conventional media that the fertilizer distributed to farmers by the state was adulterated with sand and unsuitable for farming. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, clarified that Governor Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu) did not award any contract for fertilizer procurement. Jigawa Farmers Fear Missing Wet Season Farming Due to Fertilizer Hike Instead, he said, the administration supported local producers to supply quality fertilizer for the ongoing rainy season farming. Mu’azu described the allegation as baseless and politically motivated,…
Ado Salisu Khalifah Isyaka Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) has credited its recent milestones, including the confirmation of its operating license by the National Universities Commission (NUC), to the unwavering mentorship and support it received from Bayero University Kano (BUK). Vice-Chancellor of KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, made this known when he led the university’s management team on a solidarity visit to the new Vice-Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa, who assumed office. NUC Backs KHAIRUN, Pledges Support for University’s Growth Professor Garba praised BUK for its role in guiding KHAIRUN through its formative years, describing the mentorship as a pillar of strength…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized a sensitization lecture titled “Monopolies to Fediverse: A Peep into an Alternative Social Media Space” to raise awareness on the risks of social media use and the potential of decentralized platforms. The event, held at the Mass Communication Department of Kano State Polytechnic, featured presentations on the challenges of mainstream social media and the opportunities provided by alternative platforms like the Fediverse. Delivering his lecture, the Executive Director of CITAD, Malam Y.Z. Ya’u, explained that the Fediverse is a decentralized network of social media platforms designed to give users more…
The Kano State Government KNSG has donated 10 brand new motorcycles to forest rangers working at Falgore Game Reserve as part of efforts to strengthen biodiversity preservation and wildlife conservation. The motorcycles were handed over by Managing Director of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA),Conservator Sadiq Kura Mohammed, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, during the commemoration of World Rangers Day 2025 held at the Falgore Base Camp, Doguwa Local Government Area. KAZOWMA Commemorates World Rangers Day In Falgore Camp Conservator Mohammed described rangers as the “unsung heroes of conservation”, commending their dedication in combating tree…
Gwamnatin Jihar Adamawa ta mayar da yara 14 ga iyayensu bayan an ceto su daga wani gungun masu safarar yara da ake zargin wata mata mai suna Ngozi Abdulwahab ke jagoranta. Gwamna Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, wanda mataimakiyarsa Farfesa Kaletapwa Farauta ta wakilta, ya mika yaran ga iyayensu a wani bikin da aka gudanar a Fadar Gwamnati da ke Yola ranar Laraba. First Lady Pledges Support for Anti-Human Trafficking Agency Bisa bayanin gwamnati, hukumomi tsaro sun fara bincike a Yuli 2025 bayan yawaitar rahotannin bacewar yara a jihar. Binciken ya kai ga cafke Ngozi wadda ake zargin tana janyo yara masu…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta kaddamar da fara tantance tubabbun matasa da suka daina shaye-shaye da aikata laifuka, domin koyar da su sana’o’i da tallafawa ci gaban karatunsu a karkashin shirin Operation Safe Corridor wanda ake kira da “Tsarin Tudun Mun Tsira.” Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Injiniya Abba Kabir Yusuf, wanda Kwamishinan Yada Labarai da Al’amuran Cikin Gida, Kwamared Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya ya wakilta, ya bayyana cewa manufar shirin ita ce samar da damar dawowa cikin al’umma ga tubabbun matasa ta hanyar horo da sana’o’i, tallafi, da kuma yafewa. KNSG Profiles 718 Repentant Thugs, 960 Awaiting Under Amnesty “Za mu koya musu…
The Government and people of Kano State, under the leadership of , Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, heartily congratulate Hafiz Sanusi Bukhari Idris on his outstanding feat at the King Abdulazeez International Qur’an Competition held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Emerging 3rd Place in the Qirā’āt Category, Hafiz Sanusi Bukhari Idris has brought immense pride, not only to his family but also to Kano State, Nigeria, and the entire Muslim Ummah. Zakarun Gasar Alkur’ani Sun Samu Gidaje Umrah da Tallafin Karatu This remarkable achievement highlights the rich tradition of Qur’anic scholarship for which Kano State is globally respected and once…
The Kano State Government, KNSG in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, has profiled 718 repentant youths formerly involved in thuggery and violent crimes under its Safe Corridor Amnesty Project. The profiling exercise, held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Bompai, marks a major step in the state’s non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity, youth violence, and drug abuse. Kano Launches Project Safe Corridor to Address Political Thuggery Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the initiative is aimed at providing rehabilitation, reintegration, and empowerment opportunities for repentant youths. “By…
The Kogi Central Journalists Guild, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, the father of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo. A statement signed by the Guild’s national Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Tijjani Abdulsalam, and secretary, Mr Ozumi Abdul described the death of Pa Ododo as a painful loss. Ododo Marks 1 Year in Office, Kogi Journalists Laud Achievements The Guild in the signed statement that was made available to Media Houses said “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Governor’s father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. “Our hearts go out to the…
The Jigawa State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Bala Bawa, has said he has no regrets about being posted to the state as the 15th commandant, describing the assignment as a call to serve. He stated this while speaking at the celebration of his 100 days in office as the New NSCDC state commandant held at the command headquarters, Dutse. NCPWD Empowers NSCDC Officers to Enforce Disability Anti-Discrimination Act He said he finds the state as one of the most peaceful states in the country despite some security agencies, including farmers and herdsman clashes,…
Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to inspect and assess the extent of infrastructural damage caused by recent flooding across the state. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi shortly after the inauguration of the committee. Communities Trapped as Flood Washes Away Roads, Bridges in Kebbi The committee is chaired by the Commissioner of Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruq, and is mandated to visit all affected sites, document verifiable evidence of the damage, and make recommendations for rehabilitation and reconstruction…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in repairing roads and bridges across the state that were destroyed by recent flooding. The State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, made the call after leading a team to assess the situation in four local government areas badly affected by the disaster. Kano’s Lungu Kal-Kal Promises Better Drainage, Less Flooding According to him, the tragedy followed days of heavy downpour which triggered flooding that washed away several roads, including federal trunk “A” roads, bridges, farmlands, and houses. “Major bridges have completely collapsed…
Sani Haruna The Main Committee of the Argungu International Fishing Festival has officially resumed activities to ensure the successful hosting of the world-renowned cultural and tourism event scheduled for February 2026. The Director General of the Festival, Alhaji Sufyanu Garba Bena, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. CAPPA Advocates for No-Smoking Policy at Ojude Oba Festival According to him, the meeting was chaired by the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, who is also Chairman of the Main Committee, following a directive from Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) for immediate and sustained preparations ahead…
Ado Salisu With less than a month to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, coaches have called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently pay outstanding grants to Nigeria’s elite athletes. The championships are scheduled for September 13–21, 2025, but concerns are mounting over delayed payments, which coaches fear could affect athletes’ morale and performance. President of the Nigeria Coaches Association, Gabriel Opuana, expressed frustration over what he described as unequal treatment of athletes. “Some athletes have been paid grants while others have not. This is causing disaffection among them and affecting their commitment, especially in relay events,” Opuana…
Ado Salisu The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, says podium performances at the Olympics are not achieved by chance but through deliberate investment in grassroots sports development. Dikko stated this in Abuja while hosting the TIG Nigeria gymnastics team, which recently returned victorious from the African International Club Championship in South Africa. NSC Operating Without Legal Backing, SWAN Raises Alarm He explained that the Commission has launched an aggressive grassroots development plan across all sports to build a strong pipeline of future champions. “Our focus is on the big prizes at the African Games, Commonwealth…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta sake jaddada kudurinta na tabbatar da ingancin aikin jarida tare da kiyaye ka’idojin aiki, da kuma ci gaba da yin aiki tare da masu ruwa da tsaki domin tsaftace fagen yada labarai. Kwamishinan Yada Labarai da Harkokin Cikin Gida na Jihar Kano, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, ne ya bayyana hakan a lokacin da kungiyar Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) ta kai masa ziyarar ban girma a ofishinsa. Gwamnatin Jihar Kano Bata Hana Yin Adawa Ba- ComradeWaiya Comrade Waiya ya bayyana cewa, koyaushe ma’aikatar ta na ganin muhimmancin yin aiki kafada da kafada da kungiyoyi wajen…