Ibrahim Suleiman Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, has solicited the prayers and blessings of traditional and religious leaders for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general elections. Yari made the appeal on Thursday in Zaria during a visit to the Zazzau Emirate Council as part of the council’s nationwide consultations with traditional and religious institutions. He said the council had made it a tradition to begin its engagements with royal fathers and religious leaders to seek their prayers and blessings for a successful campaign. According to him, the consultations also provide an opportunity to brief…
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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle with 18 rounds of live ammunition during a security operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the operation followed an earlier security breakthrough involving the neutralisation of two suspected bandits, recovery of ₦10 million ransom and rescue of a kidnapped victim. He said that on October 18, 2026, at about 6:30 a.m., police operatives attached to Doguwa Division, working with local hunters known as ‘Yan…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it arrested 1,860 suspects and seized over 5.4 tonnes of illicit drugs between January and September 2026. The State Commander, CN DY Lawal, disclosed this in a statement highlighting the command’s enforcement, prosecution, prevention and rehabilitation activities during the nine-month period. The statement signed by the Media and Advocacy Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the suspects included 92 females, while the seized substances comprised cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, psychotropic substances and other illicit drugs. It added that the command secured 89 convictions and filed 126 new…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the construction and upgrading of township roads in four communities in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease transportation. The projects include three kilometres of road in Aliero Estate, 1.6 kilometres in Bayan Azbir, three kilometres in Bayan Taxaco, and the upgrading of the road linking the Police Station to Nagari College. Speaking during the flag-off ceremonies at the various locations, Governor Idris said the projects were part of his administration’s commitment to fulfilling its promises to the people through the provision…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off a multi-billion-naira erosion control project in Malala, Dukku area of the state, to address persistent environmental challenges affecting several communities. The project is being implemented under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) programme to tackle erosion and environmental degradation in Malala, Badariya and neighbouring communities. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Governor Idris described the intervention as a collaborative effort between the state government and ACReSAL to provide a lasting solution to the environmental challenges confronting the affected areas. He stressed the need for cooperation among the federal and state…
Ado Salisu The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu faces no regulatory impediment to serving on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a letter dated October 19, 2026, and addressed to NBBF President, Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said Ahmedu had been a member of FIBA bodies since 1997, making him the longest-serving Nigerian within the international basketball governing structure. The clarification comes after the NBBF elective congress held on October 15, which produced a new board for the 2026 to 2030 tenure. Ahmedu, who is the President of…
Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has welcomed a clarification by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) that retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu faces no regulatory impediment to serving on the newly elected board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a letter dated October 19, 2026, addressed to NBBF President, Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis confirmed that Ahmedu had been a member of FIBA bodies since 1997, making him the longest-serving Nigerian within the international basketball governing structure. The clarification aligns with concerns earlier raised by the NSC over Ahmedu’s absence from the NBBF elective congress held…
Ado Salisu The Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says more than 1,000 patients benefited from its free medical outreach in Bunkure Local Government Area of the state. The NMA Chairman, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on activities lined up for this year’s Physicians’ Week, which commenced last Monday. He explained that, in addition to treating patients, the association distributed free drugs, eyeglasses and other medical supplies as part of its commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state. Dr Usman noted that despite the busy schedules of medical doctors and funding challenges,…
The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have partnered to strengthen competency-based training in rice processing and bridge the skills gap among Nigerian graduates. The partnership is part of the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR II) project, which aims to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in agriculture and agro-processing. The initiative features a three-day capacity-building workshop for master trainers on competency-based training in rice processing, scheduled for Oct. 21 to Oct. 23 at Alhamsad Rice Mill, Kano. Speaking at the workshop, ABCOAD Provost Hassan…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Management of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika, Zaria, has dismissed social media allegations of financial mismanagement, describing them as false and misleading. The Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) and Acting Overseer of the Office of the Chief Medical Director, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria, said the hospital maintained financial accountability, with audit reports available to substantiate its position. Professor Zaria explained that approximately ₦2.3 billion in intervention funds was spent on renovating facilities, procuring medical equipment and executing new projects, including a radiology complex. He also denied claims that the hospital received ₦6 billion.…
The Kano State House of Assembly has received six nominees forwarded by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for screening and possible appointment as commissioners. Speaker of the House, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, announced the names of the nominees during Wednesday’s plenary session. The nominees are Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Sani Lawan Malumfashi , Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Idris Garba Mustapha and Salisu Yashau Soja. They are expected to appear before the lawmakers for screening as part of the process leading to their possible appointment into the Kano State Executive Council. The nominations come amid efforts to fill vacancies in the state…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced efforts to migrate government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and improve public service delivery. The initiative is aimed at expanding the capacity of government digital services, enhancing the reliability of online platforms and supporting the implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative. Speaking at the opening of an IPv6 migration readiness workshop in Abuja, the representative of NITDA’s Director-General, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Mr Oladejo Olawumi, described the transition as a critical step towards modernising…
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says plans to launch its Non-Interest Mortgage and Rent Assistance Products before the end of October 2026, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing finance and ease the burden of rent payments for federal civil servants. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Usman Osidi, disclosed this on Monday, October 19, 2026, during the combined commemoration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day at the National Engineering Centre Auditorium, Abuja. Osidi said the initiatives form part of the Bank’s efforts to widen access to housing finance and…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has passed four bills seeking to establish colleges of health sciences and technology in Rogo and Bebeji Local Government Areas, alongside a College of Public and Allied Health Sciences and Technology in the state. The bills were considered during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore, after scaling second reading and consideration in the committee of the whole house. Speaking to newsmen shortly after plenary, Speaker Falgore explained that the proposed institutions would play a vital role in training mid-levelel healthcare professionals, strengthening primary healthcare services and addressing the healthcare needs of…
Kano Assembly Probes Lawmaker Over Alleged Mockery of Governor Yusuf The Kano State House of Assembly has referred a lawmaker representing Nasarawa Constituency, Yusuf Bello Aliyu, to its Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation over a social media post allegedly mocking Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The decision followed a matter of urgent public importance raised by the member representing Minjibir Constituency, Abdulhamid Abdul, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Abdul expressed concern over a trending social media post allegedly showing Aliyu holding a rabbit by its ears while making remarks considered disrespectful to the governor. He…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 11,580 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Gombe State Government to support the treatment of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this during the handover ceremony, where she commended the state government for providing a counterpart fund of five hundred million naira for nutrition interventions in 2025. Dr Rafique explained that the Child Nutrition Fund matched the state government’s contribution with an additional five hundred million naira, bringing the total funding to one billion naira to support life-saving…
Ungogo Local Government Council in Kano State has intensified preparations for the forthcoming polio immunisation campaign, calling on community stakeholders to support efforts to ensure that all children under five years of age receive the vaccine. The call was made during a social mobilisation meeting held at the local government secretariat to develop strategies for the successful implementation of the exercise. Speaking at the meeting, the Health Educator in Ungogo, Malam Habu Yusuf, said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that every eligible child in the area was reached during the immunisation campaign. He urged all stakeholders to intensify community…
The Governor of Kano State has appointed the Director-General of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Fatima Amneef, as Assistant Director, Women Mobilisation, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano Campaign Team ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amneef, a grassroots mobiliser and committed door-to-door campaigner, is the founder of AKY Ambassadors, an APC political movement with members across all 484 wards in Kano State. The movement was established to mobilise support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Beyond politics, Amneef is recognised for her humanitarian activities and commitment to…
Ado Salisu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Abdullahi’s emergence as an opportunity to advance basketball development and strengthen the administration of the sport in Nigeria. Tinubu urged the new NBBF president to deploy his experience, leadership and commitment to improving the federation’s operations and creating more opportunities for young Nigerian basketball players to excel at national and international levels. He also…
Ado Salisu The Northwest zonal representative of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Yusuf Sirajo, has appointed Gambo Musa of Jigawa State as Technical Director for basketball development in the Northwest region. The appointment, contained in a letter signed by Sirajo and made available to journalists, was based on Musa’s merit, commitment and loyalty to the federation. According to the letter, Musa will provide technical leadership and support for strategies aimed at promoting basketball development across the region. The committee is expected to focus on talent identification, coaching and officiating capacity building, grassroots competitions and engagement with stakeholders to strengthen the…