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Kebbi State Government has announced that all the nine abducted residents of Kanya district of Wasagu local government area have been rescued in a fierce gun duel between the gallant security personnel and the abductors, while one victim is still under captivity. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris and made available to newsmen in Gusau the Zamfara State capital. According to the statement, the Director Security, Cabinet Office, Abdurrahman Usman Zaga who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, also said the gallant team engaged the bandits in a…

To keep Primary and Secondary School clean hygiene for both teachers and pupils especially during school hours Senator Representing Kaduna central Senatorial district Lawal Adamu Usman has layed foundation for construction of modern restrooms,Solar boreholes and overhead Tanks across schools in his constituency. Speaking at the laying foundation ceremony at Sabon Tasha, Chikum local government area in Kaduna state, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman explained that this is to keep the schools clean through building modern restrooms,and Solar boreholes, and each tank contains 5000 liters. Senator Lawal Adamu who is also the Chairman Senate committee on Primary and Secondary School education…

The ministry of Health in Gaza says at least 42,010 people have been Killed and 97,720 wounded by Israel Defense forces in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In its daily update on the killing and wounding of Palestinians, the ministry said of those, 45 Palestinian were killed and 130 wounded in the last 24-hour reporting period. Meanwhile, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reports the Ein el-Hilweh camp close to Sidon, El-Buss in Tyre, and Beddawi north of Tripoli have been affected by Israeli air strikes. The organisation’s operations remain limited in the Tyre area in the…

NNPC Limited retail stations and independent outlets started selling petrol as high as N1,065 per litre in Abuja, and N998 in Lagos among other new prices across Nigerian states, on Wednesday. This price hike comes after the NNPCL ended its exclusive purchase deal with the Dangote Refinery, according to a Premium Times report. The decision to set these new prices was reached through a joint review between the NNPCL and independent fuel marketers. Prior to this, Premium Times had revealed that the NNPCL quit its exclusive supply deal with Dangote, paving the way for marketers to negotiate prices directly with…

Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Police Command has taken a significant step in supporting the families of deceased police officers and those injured in the line of duty. On October 8, 2024, Commissioner of Police Salman Dogo Garba presented cheques totaling N83,102,207.38 to 45 beneficiaries. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, Police Public Relations Officer, for the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, “the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries is a clear demonstration of the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families. “This gesture reinforces the police force’s dedication to supporting…

The death of Hajiya Fatima Umar Makama had been described as a great loss to the Muslim Ummah. The Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure Dr Sabo Wada Dutse stated this while leading Management and Academic Staff on a condolence visit to the family of late Hajiya Fatima Umar Makama who passed away after a protracted illness. Dr Sabo Wada Dutse stressed that Hajiya Fatima led a fruitful life worthy of emulation where she dedicated her life to the worship of Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala and serving the needy in the society. Dr Dutse on behalf of the Management and…

Kungiyar yan jaridu mata ta ƙasa reshen jihar kano NAWOJ ta bukaci hadin kan kafafen yada labaran dake Kano domin ciyar da harkokin kungiyar gaba. Shugaban kungiyar NAWOJ ta jihar Kano Kwamaret Bahijja Malam Kabara ce ta bayyana hakan lokacin da ta ziyarci gidan Radio tarayya Pyramid Fm Kano. “Mun Kawo muku wannan ziyarar ne domin yin godiya bisa gudunnawar da kuka bamu lokacin zaɓenmu har Allah yasa muka sami nasara, don haka Muna godiya Allah ya kara dankon zumunci “. Inji Bahijja Malam Kabara Ta ce kungiyar ta na bukatar duk wasu shawarwari da suka dace wadanda zasu taimaka…

Access Bank has announced that it will temporarily shut services for a system upgrade aimed at optimising its offerings to customers. In an email sent to its customers on Tuesday, the bank stated that the upgrade will take place in phases, starting on Saturday, October 12, at 10 pm and ending on Sunday, October 13, at 6:30 am. The bank added that during this period, customers may experience temporary service disruptions on the Access More app, Internet Banking platform, and ATMs. The message read, “Dear Valued Customer, in line with our continuous drive to better serve you, we embarked on…

Residents of Kanye ward in Kabo local government area, Kano, are urgently calling on the state government to provide necessary water treatment equipment for the Guzu Guzu dam to combat the spread of cholera. The chairman Kanye development Association Comrade Isma’il Hussaini Kanye made the call during an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria in Kano. According to him, earlier Guzu Guzu water treatment plant broke down forcing residents to rely on contaminated wells and ponds, resulting in a suspected cholera outbreak that has claimed seven lives and hospitalized 24 people. He stressed that, many people residing near an old well…

Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has restated its commitment to quality service delivery to enhance disaster risk management in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Zubaida Umar, stated this at the 2024 NEMA Customer Service Week, on Tuesday in Kano. The event themed: “Above and Beyond” attracted representatives of the Red Cross Society, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant stakeholders. Umar said the programme was a global initiative that recognised the essential role of customer service in organisations and those providing the services. Represented by Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, Coordinator Kano Territorial Office, NEMA, said…

Ever since the face off or sharp disagreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery (DR) came to light, several writers have continued to inundate the public with all manner of stories and articles in the media. While some writers have been objective in their analysis, some have nilly-willy descended into the arena and have by so doing failed or refused to appreciate the causa proxima. Interestingly, the contributions of those who would not want to see anything good about NNPCL nor its statutory roles are worthy of examination with tooth comb. At a stretch, these…

Hukumar Jin Dadi da Walwalar Alhazai ta jihar Kano ta sanar da Naira Miliyan 8.4 a matsayin wani ɓangare na kuɗin aikin Hajjin baɗi da kowanne maniyyaci zai ajiye. Shugaban hukumar, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa ne ya baiyana hakan yayin wat ganawa da jami’an aikin Hajji na kananan hukumomi a shelkwatar hukumar. A wata sanarwa da kakakin hukumar, Suleman Dederi ya fitar a jiya Litinin Kano, Danbappa ya ce Hukumar Alhazai ta Ƙasa, NAHCON ce ta bada umarnin a sanar da Naira Miliyan 8.4 a matsayin kason farko na kuɗin aikin Hajjin 2025. Ya kuma hori maniyyatan da su tabbatar…

Khadijah Aliyu The human papillomavirus HPV vaccine has been described as a major catalyst in mitigating cervical cancer. A caregiver in Kano, Zainab Abdullahi, made the indication shortly after presenting her daughter during the HPV vaccine community outreach organized by Pathfinder International and KNSPHCMB at Panshekara cikin Gari Kumbotso LGA Kano. According to her, she lost her eldest daughter, who battled cancer for several years and would do everything possible to see that female receive the HPV vaccine. Another care giver, Bilkisu Aliyu Panshekara, expressed happiness over the HPV vaccine uptake campaign by Pathfinder. She highlighted that her daughters and…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. A statement by the special adviser to the President on information and strategy Boyo Onanuga said the President urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law,…

Kano State is taking significant steps to enhance its healthcare sector. The Ministry of Health has organized a 5-day workshop in Kaduna State to develop the 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the health sector. This initiative aims to harmonize activities among agencies and parastatals to achieve a unified health goal. Objectives of the workshop is to Orient stakeholders on Sector Wide Approach (SWAp), Finalize situation analysis for 2025 AOP, Review and finalize MDAs’ level AOP, Cross-validate planned activities to reduce duplication, Ensure alignment with development partners’ plans and  Harmonize health facilities and MDAs’ AOP into state-level AOP. Commissioner for…

Kabiru Haruna Nigeria’s education system is facing significant challenges across its six geographical zones. This report highlights the common problems, zone-specific issues, roots, and potential solutions to improve education outcomes. Nigeria’s education system is plagued by poor funding, inadequate infrastructure, shortage of qualified teachers, low enrollment rates, high dropout rates, poor academic performance, corruption, and insecurity. These challenges hinder the provision of quality education. Each geographical zone faces unique challenges. The North-Central zone struggles with herdsmen-farmer conflicts disrupting schools and limited access to education for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The North-East zone faces Boko Haram insurgency, destroying schools and displacing…

Kabiru Haruna In a significant political shift in Kano, over 960 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Alhaji Baba Sabiu, Chairman of the party in Dala Local Government Area, have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) . This mass defection comes just weeks before the local government elections scheduled for October 26. The defectors, including former councilors from 12 wards in the Dala LGA, cited a desire for progressive change as their reason for joining the NNPP. Alhaji Sabiu expressed confidence in the NNPP’s ability to bring about meaningful reforms and bolster its chances in…

Kabiru Haruna In a bold move to revitalize Kano State’s education sector, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched the distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools. This initiative is part of the state’s educational recovery policy. Governor Yusuf expressed regret over the deteriorating infrastructure, high number of out-of-school children, and closure of boarding schools. He attributed these issues to the poor management of public policy on education by the past administration. The governor pledged to address these challenges head-on, declaring a State of Emergency in Education to revamp the system. His administration has embarked on massive…

The entire leadership and members of Gwaram Community Assembly have appreciated the remarkable display of democratic engagement, by the people of Gwaram Local Government Area (LGA). In a statement signed by Tafidan Farin Dutse Malam Yunusa Hamza made available to newsmen. The statement explained that, Gwaram people made an unprecedented turnout leading to a clear victory by Professor Salim Abdurrahman Isawa of APC with over 91,485 votes in the October 5th, 2024, Jigawa State LGA election. “signalling acceptability and the first to garner such votes in the political history of the LGA” Gwaram community assembly explained that , the milestone…

Mai Martaba Sarkin Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado yakai ziyarar jajantawa Yan kasuwar Kantin Jim kadan da dawowarsa daga ziyarar aiki da yaje Abuja. Dubun dubatar Masoya da magoya baya ne sukayi cincirundo domin raka mai Martaba Sarkin kasuwar ta Kantin kwari. Da yake jajantawa wadanda suka gamu da ibtila’in gobarar, Sakin Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero yayi addu’ar Allah ya mayar da asarar da akayi a kasuwar tareda addu’ar Allah ya kiyaye afkuwar hakan anan gaba. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero ya kuma godewa Jami’an Hukumar kashe gobara ta jihar Kano da Jami’an tsaro da Kungiyar Yan kasuwar da dai daikun…