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Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba, ya jaddada kudirinsa na dakile ayyukan rashin da’a da ke yaduwa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani, musamman a tsakanin matasa. A yau, hukumar ta samu nasarar cafke wasu matasa guda hudu da ake zargi da amfani da manhajar TikTok wajen yada abubuwan da suka saba da tarbiyya da kuma kalamai marasa ma’ana. Wadanda aka kama sun hada da Hafsa Hamisu (Zoom Zoom), Usman Majidadi (Majidadi), Sumayya Muhammad (Summy Beby), da Usman Ibrahim (Maikalar Kudi). “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Lamarin ya sabawa dokokin…

The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has emphasized on critical stakeholders to apply more concern for vulnerable children in developing countries while celebrating International Children’s Day. V-PeSDI Coordinator Hannatu Suleiman Abba stared this while joining thousands of organizations in Kano State to merry the moments with vulnerable children. V-PeSDI Commends AMG Foundation for Ramadan Feeding She hinted that with the current global statistics, according to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), there are over 2 billion children in the world, over 1 billion are vulnerable and at high risk of poverty, lack of health, education and social…

The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act by abusing the Naira. The conviction was delivered by Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Kunya was found guilty of spraying and trampling on Naira notes while dancing in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano on December 28, 2023—an act that contravenes Section 21(1) of the CBN…

The Daily Trust Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, has trained 21 journalists from the Northwest region under its Media Enterprise Lab (MEL), focusing on managing media start-ups. The intensive training aims to empower media professionals with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to build sustainable careers and media ventures, leveraging readily available opportunities. Samoa Agreement:FG Takes Daily Trust To Court Over Publication Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Daily Trust Foundation, Malam Bilya Bala, explained that the workshop was designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to become self-reliant and successful media…

Kabiru Haruna In a strategic move aimed at promoting transparency and equity in the management of educational intervention funds, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has led the reallocation of ₦310,095,238.05 previously earmarked for five colleges of education that have since been converted into universities. The funds, which formed part of the ₦15 billion 2022 Needs Assessment allocation for public colleges of education, are now to be redistributed among 37 existing colleges of education nationwide. Minister of Education Applauds Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Presiding over the meeting convened to appraise the implementation status of the 2022 Needs Assessment…

Lamara Garba Azare In the serene stretches of northern Nigeria, where tradition and unspoken dreams fill the air, a new chapter has unfolded. It’s not just a page turned, but a new book begun,one that speaks of purpose, vision, and the quiet blossoming of enlightenment. The Federal Polytechnic in Kabo has transformed into the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential assent on May 27, 2025. Senator Barau I. Jibrin CFR, the Deputy President of the Senate, stands at the heart of this transformation. Through his legislative efforts and strategic foresight, Senator Barau has…

In its efforts to create a conducive learning environment, the Kano State Government (KNSG) has distributed 80 mattresses to newly admitted students under the Northern States Exchange Program. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, represented by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Auwal Mustapha Gadon Kaya, made this known during the mattress distribution ceremony held at Government Secondary School, Gwarzo. Dr. Makoda explained that the provision of mattresses aligns with the current administration’s commitment to improving the teaching and learning environment for students. He noted that students of the Exchange Program at Government Secondary School, Gwarzo received…

The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to unruly youths to desist from disrupting the relative peace enjoyed in communities across the state or face the full wrath of the government. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar, gave the warning during a security assessment visit to Kurna Tudun Fulani, a hotspot in Dala Local Government Area. New Security Commissioner Assumes Duty, Promises Robust Inter-Agency Collaboration The visit followed credible intelligence reports indicating that some unscrupulous youths have been terrorizing residents, resulting in the loss of properties and lives. Expressing deep…

The newly appointed Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services in Kano State, Retired Air Vice Marshal AVM Ibrahim Umar, has called for robust collaboration with all security agencies to effectively tackle the security challenges facing the state. Speaking to the press shortly after assuming duty at the Ministry’s headquarters along Maiduguri Road, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of joint efforts in addressing insecurity. Just In: Idris Resigns as Kano Commissioner for Internal Security Retired AVM Ibrahim Umar noted that while security matters are not new to him, achieving lasting solutions requires collective commitment. “We will deepen collaboration with traditional…

Lubabatu I. Garba The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, has congratulated children in the state on the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting child welfare through quality education. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Dr. Makoda highlighted the importance of education to the life of children. Childrens Day: CHR Applauds Kano State’s Child Protection Efforts According to the statement, Dr. Makoda noted that education plays a vital role in the life of children, offering numerous benefits that shape their future and contribute…

 Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and neonatal deaths through the implementation of the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII). MAMII is an initiative introduced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. Kano Government Vows to Curb Maternal Mortality Through MAMII Speaking at a five-day co-creation workshop in Gombe, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, described the event as a collaborative effort between the federal and state governments to harmonize and coordinate actions for seamless implementation…

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) is calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently release the ₦200 million allocated for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in the 2025 approved national budget. AHBN commended the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH), and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) for prioritizing IPC through the inclusion of the allocation under the budget line: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention/IPC, code ERGP25217466. AHBN to Lead Implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 CAAP “This allocation is a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s health security and safeguarding public health,”…

As we commemorate Children’s Day 2025, the Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) commends the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled for organizing a timely and impactful workshop on child protection. Held on May 12th and 13th, the workshop convened community leaders and civil society organizations to promote awareness and safeguard the rights and welfare of children across Kano State. Childrens development gateway to societal advancement-Dambatta Academy This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive AdministratorCommunity Health and Research Initiative (CHR)Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim According to her, this initiative is especially significant in light of pressing…

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Steel Development has concluded the training of 535 Nigerian Youths in its First Edition of Bootcamp Training on Welding and Fabrication; Industrial Foundry and Metallurgy as well as Instrumentation, Control and Mechanical Maintenance. The training aims to equip them with practical skills and knowledge that will enable them become productive, contributors to the steel and metal sector, and by extension, to the national economy. NOA, NAFDAC Warn Traders Against Using Chemicals for Food The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu who presided over the official Closing Ceremony of the Boot-Camp Training…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve tertiary healthcare across the country, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has commissioned five major infrastructure projects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta. The projects, executed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, are designed to enhance service delivery, improve population health outcomes and, working conditions. FG Commissions 5 Projects in Abeokuta to Strengthen Healthcare Speaking at the event, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, emphasized the importance of collaboration. He emphasized that the infrastructure upgrades will address long-standing challenges such as…

Housing and Urban Development Minister, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a twelve- member ministerial committee on the 753- unit recovered Housing Estate located at Lokogoma district, Abuja, FCT. The estate was handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, . Landmark Recovery: Minister, EFCC Unveil Massive Estate Dangiwa told the inspection team during the physical hand over that, he will establish a technical committe to carry out quality assessment test of the estate, as well as complete and suggest how the Federal…

As part of efforts to deepen financial collaboration and accelerate delivery of priority infrastructure across the country, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in his office in Abuja, received a high-level delegation from the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), led by its Director of Legal Affairs Mr. Hassan Idris. At the meeting, the Minister emphasised the importance of leveraging risk mitigation tools to crowd in private investment, particularly in sectors such as energy, transportation, and housing. “We appreciate ICIEC’s continued support for initiatives that directly improve productivity…

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally inaugurated new Board members of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), charging them with the critical responsibility of repositioning the Bank as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s housing finance system under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu Administration. Arc Dangiwa, while emphasizing the strategic role of the FMBN in delivering affordable housing to Nigerians through the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, noted that FMBN is not just a lender but a regulator, an innovator, and a builder of housing finance systems. He said that Nigerians in both…

Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident that occurred on May 25, 2025, in the Rano Local Government Area of Kano State, which led to the deaths of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and a suspect who was in custody. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the unrest began after the arrest and detention of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa, for reckless and dangerous riding. While in custody, Musa reportedly showed signs of weakness and was taken to Rano General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Following news of…

The Kano State Government KNSG, has approved the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-One Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira, Ninety-Seven Kobo (₦151,863,895.97) for the reconstruction of a mosque that was destroyed by arson on May 16th, 2024, at Tiga Gadan, Gezawa Local Government Area. Kano Man to Die by Hanging After Deadly Mosque Fire In a statement signed by the commissioner Kano state ministry of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Waiya made available to newsmen. He explained that, the project will also include the construction of an Islamiyya school, an office block, the…