In line with the directives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the nationwide commencement of voter registration, the Kano State Government has approved the establishment of the Kano State Mobilization Taskforce on Voter Registration. The high-powered committee, which will be inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), will be chaired by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. CVR Resumption: INEC Says No Date Has Been Fixed According to the government, the initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at mobilizing and encouraging citizens to fully participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in Barrister Sa’idu Yahaya as the new Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). The brief ceremony, held at the antechamber of the Government House, was presided over by the Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, who administered the oath of office and allegiance. Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Independence of Kano PCACC It will be recalled that Governor Yusuf had earlier nominated Yahaya and forwarded his name to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in line with due…
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has joined forces with the Nigeria Police Force to create a National Task Force dedicated to the recovery and protection of Federal Government lands and properties that have been unlawfully occupied throughout the country. The programme was made public on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters. NCPWD Empowers NSCDC Officers to Enforce Disability Anti-Discrimination Act The minister, flanked by top ministry officials including Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib…
In commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 2025, the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG Foundation) is pleased to announce its support for establishing the Kano State Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The foundation is committed to supporting a proposed one-day technical workshop to discuss the need for and benefits of the trust fund. The trust fund aims to foster innovative partnerships and financing for humanitarian response, disaster management, and rapid response initiatives. Furthermore, the AMG Foundation will support legislative advocacy efforts, including the development of a draft bill to establish the…
Khadijah Aliyu The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), in collaboration with the Engender Health Consortium, has organized a two-day training on the role of traditional media influencers in advancing Gender, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Family Planning (FP), and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent and Child Health (RMNCAH) activities. The programme, held in Kano, aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to support effective public health communication and advocacy. KNSG Options BMGF Organizes Meeting On RMNCAH+N MNCH According to the organisers, the objectives of the training include recognizing the role of traditional media in shaping public perceptions, influencing…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has formally launched the review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) to ensure fairness, equity, and alignment with the nation’s evolving socio-economic realities. Speaking at a press conference at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, described the exercise as a constitutional duty that has become necessary in light of Nigeria’s changing political and economic landscape. RMAFC Trains ACTU on Anti-Corruption Standards “This important press conference marks the formal unveiling of the exercise to review the current Revenue Allocation Formula for sharing revenue among the three tiers…
The Kano State Government KNSG has inaugurated an 18-member Out-of-School Children Education Initiative Committee as part of renewed efforts to address the menace of out-of-school children in the state. Inaugurating the committee , the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, explained that the initiative was designed to tackle the challenges of reaching children who were never enrolled in school, as well as those who dropped out of the formal education system. He pointed out that the committee’s mandate includes,Expanding access to education for children outside the school system and Ensuring re-enrollment of dropouts. Kaduna Launches Major Campaign to…
Beneficiaries to Receive ₦15,000 Monthly Allowance, Free Healthcare Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has launched the Widows Welfare Scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at providing financial and healthcare support to 10,000 widows across the state. Speaking in Asaba during the flag-off, Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of widows and vulnerable groups. NHIA, NSITF Unite to Bridge Gaps in Workers’ Welfare Schemes He described widowhood as a painful circumstance that often leaves women facing neglect and severe survival challenges. “Being a widow is not by choice, and beyond the pain of losing a loved one, widows are…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms along with cash totaling ₦6.9 million. Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement. He identified the suspect as Mohammed Tahir from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Kano Police Command Rescues 4-Year-Old Girl from Kidnappers Tahir was apprehended after a lone car crash at Ungwar Mayo village in Kokona Local Government Area. He reportedly attempted to escape into the forest but was intercepted by a combined team of police and military operatives. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to belonging…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 333 suspects in connection with electoral violence during Saturday’s re-run and by-elections in Ghari/Tsanyawa and Bagwai/Shanono State constituencies. Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Kano. Kano Police Probe Rano Violence Following DPO’s Death He said the suspects were apprehended for disrupting the electoral process through violence, intimidation, and other unlawful activities. According to the CP, security operatives, in collaboration with sister agencies under the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, foiled attempts by political thugs imported from within and outside…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The suspects are among 93 individuals arrested during a sting operation at a hotel within the precincts of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). EFCC Arraigns Two Over Alleged CBEX Crypto Investment Fraud Upon profiling, most of those arrested were indicted for offences bordering on impersonation, identity theft, and internet fraud. The arraignment, scheduled to hold in batches, follows their arrest at a pool party where they were allegedly celebrating fraudulent exploits. The event,…
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The streets of Kano, once alive with the rhythm of everyday hustle, now carry an undercurrent of fear. At bus stops, in traffic, even during a quick stroll to the corner shop, a single thought lingers in the minds of residents: Who’s watching my phone? EFCC Nabs 12 in Massive Cybercrime Bust Phones, Dollars Forfeited to FG What was once dismissed as petty theft has mutated into an organised and increasingly violent criminal enterprise. Phone snatching now a calculated business is claiming lives, injuring victims, and eroding the city’s sense of safety. The menace took a deadly turn in early…
Gwamnatin Jihar Imo ta haramta gudanar da bikin yaye ga ɗaliban Nursery da JSS3, domin rage nauyin kuɗi ga iyaye tare da mai da hankali kan harkar karatu. Kwamishinan Ilimi, Farfesa Bernard Ikegwuoha, ne ya sanar da wannan sabon tsari a wata takardar umarni da ya fitar a ranar 15 ga Agusta, 2025, wacce aka aika wa iyaye, masu kula da yara da kuma masu makarantu. Umarnin, wanda ya fara aiki nan take, ya amince da bikin yaye ne kawai ga ɗaliban Primary 6 da kuma SSS3, kamar yadda tsarin ilimi na Najeriya 6-3-3-4 ya tanada. An Cire wa Dalibai…
Ɗan Majalisar Wakilai, mai wakiltar mazaɓar ƙaramar hukumar Fagge, Muhammad Bello Shehu, ya sayi wa injin faci ga wani tsoho da ke buƙatar injin. DAILY NIGERIAN HAUSA ta rawaito cewa a makon da ya gabata ne faifen bidiyon tsohon, mai suna Ali Abdulrahman, wanda aka fi sani da Ali Mai Faransawa, ya karade kafafen sadarwa, inda ya ke korafin cewa ya shafe shekaru ya na tafiyar Kwankwasiyya amma bai taɓa samun wani tagomashi ba. A cewar Ali Mai Faransawa, wani kansila a Fagge ya yi masa alƙawarin haɗa shi da shugaban ƙaramar hukumar ta Fagge domin a saya masa injin…
Nigerian gymnastics took center state at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in Pretoria, South Africa, where NLNG RA Gymnastics Club clinched a gold medal and delivered outstanding performances that highlighted its rising influence on the continent. The international championship, held at Centurion in Pretoria, featured over 250 gymnasts from across South Africa and Uganda, with top clubs including Klerksdorp, Centurion, Tuks, Visions, Paragon, Bloemfontein, and Jacobsdal. NSC Disqualifies Athletes with Anti-Doping Violations from National Sports Nigeria was represented by two clubs TIG International Gymnastics Club and NLNG RA Gymnastics Club both showcasing skill, discipline, and growing promise. The star…
Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth and sports development in Nigeria. The award was presented by the Organising Committee of the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Tournament held in Nassarawa State. Radda Showcases Bold Youth Empowerment Agenda in Katsina Governor Radda was represented at the event by Abubakar Sani, Director General of the Dikko Sports Movement, who received the plaque on his behalf. According to the organisers, the recognition was conferred on Governor Radda for his “meritorious contributions to sports development and commitment to…
Progressive workers at the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano, have risen in defense of Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram, the institution’s provost, amid growing online debate over whether his tenure should be extended as it approaches expiration. In a rejoinder issued over the weekend, the staff described as “unfair and misleading” recent social media commentaries questioning Dr. Gwaram’s leadership, insisting that his record of achievements “speaks for itself.” “It is unfair and misleading for anyone to downplay or ignore the visible achievements recorded under Dr. Gwaram’s stewardship,” the workers said, stressing that his performance should be assessed by…
Lubabatu Garba History was made in Kano as members of the Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Kano Branch, elected Dr. Aysha Idris Adhama as Chairperson, making her the first female to hold the position in Northern Nigeria. Dr. Adhama, a Deputy Director at the Department of Physiotherapy, Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Pediatrics Hospital, succeeds Professor Bashir Kaka, whose tenure was described as highly impactful. She will lead the new Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term. The elections took place during the Branch’s Annual General Meeting held at the Association’s Secretariat, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, and produced a team of professionals tasked…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State has rejected the outcome of the rerun election for the Tsanyawa/Ghari State Assembly constituency, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of manipulation and bias. The state chairman of NNPP, Hashimu Suleman Dungurawa, who addressed journalists in Kano, alleged that the process was compromised in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. ADC, NNPP Reject Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 He described the declaration of results at the INEC headquarters in Kano as a clear violation of electoral procedures and a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise the electorate. According to Dungurawa,…