The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has denied allegations that it sold 69 nomination forms to former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to “hijack” the party, saying all positions have been filled and Kwankwaso is not even a member. Abdulkadir Guza had alleged that Kwankwaso procured 69 PRP nomination forms to take over the party’s structure ahead of 2027. In an interview with Journalists on Monday, PRP Secretary Alhaji Musa Maigari said ” As it stands, all positions in PRP have been filled. Primary elections are over, and every political party has concluded its primaries,” he said. Nageriya Bata Samu Cigaban…
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The Primary Health Care (PHC) Coordinator of Rano Local Government Area, Alhaji Ya’u Durum, has called on households across the area to ensure that pregnant women and children under the age of five regularly attend the nearest health facilities for routine immunisation services. Durum made the appeal while inspecting the ongoing Big Catch-Up/Integrated Booster Response (IBR) immunisation exercise aimed at vaccinating pregnant women and children aged 0 to 59 months against vaccine-preventable diseases in the local government area. This was contained in a statement issued by the Information Officer of the Rano Zonal Information Office, Abdullahi Musa Gyadi-Gyadi. Speaking during…
Tijjani Sarki Recent calls for the reappointment of Hon. Muhammad Garba as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs has sparked debate in Kano State. His supporters point to his eight years of service and describe him as an experienced professional whose return would benefit the government. Nigeria Deepens Media Reforms to Combat Disinformation-FG While I respect that view, I believe an important question deserves an answer, after serving for eight years in the same office, what exactly remains unfinished that necessitates a return? This is not an attempt to diminish Hon. Garba’s contributions. Rather, it is a call for an…
Wasu matasa da suka fusata sun kashe wata mata da ake zargi da satar yara ta hanyar banka mata wuta a garin Marabar Jos da ke karamar hukumar Igabi a jihar Kaduna. Rahotanni sun nuna cewa matasan sun dauki wannan mataki ne sakamakon yawaitar matsalar satar yara da ta dade tana addabar al’ummomin yankin da kewaye. Wakilin gidan rediyon Nagarta ya ruwaito cewa, tun da misalin karfe 12 na rana ne aka kama matar, inda jami’an ‘yan sanda suka karbe ta domin gudanar da bincike kan zargin da ake yi mata. Sai dai matasan sun ki amincewa da matakin da…
Ado Salisu Kano Pillars Basketball Club has kicked off the second phase of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League with an emphatic 97–67 victory over host side Niger Potters in Minna, despite ongoing financial challenges confronting the team. The Nigerian Premier Basketball League, organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, serves as a qualifying platform for the continental championship organized by FIBA Africa later this year. Players Desert Kano Pillars Camp as Funding Crisis Deepens Kano Pillars secured qualification for the second phase following an impressive performance during the first phase of the competition held in Jos, Plateau State. The team has…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers across five North-West states under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP), a key initiative aimed at boosting food production and reducing farming costs. The programme, which covers Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa states, was officially flagged off in Katsina. Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, said the intervention is designed to improve farmers’ access to quality agricultural inputs, enhance productivity and support the Federal Government’s food security agenda…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, have launched the Ginger Value Chain Recovery and Sustainability Programme (GVCRSP), a major initiative aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s ginger industry following the devastating ginger blight epidemic that severely impacted production across major growing regions. The programme was unveiled at the headquarters of NRCRI in Umudike, where government officials, researchers, development partners, commodity associations and private sector stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies for rebuilding and transforming the country’s ginger value chain. The initiative forms a key component of the NADF Ginger Roadmap developed in response to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State has reaffirmed Malam Ibrahim Khalil as its sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election, while rejecting what it described as undue interference in the affairs of the state chapter by a national party officer. Speaking during a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano, party elder Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad Mabo said the endorsement reflected the collective position of the party’s Expanded State Interim Leadership Team (ESILT) and key stakeholders across the state. Atiku, Amaechi Hold Closed-Door Meeting After ADC Primaries Mabo said the decision followed the…
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities, leading to the rescue of a kidnap victim and the neutralisation of a suspected gang leader. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence provided by a concerned member of the public. Acting on the information, police operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested one Bube Tukur of Yarma Village in Suru Local Government Area, who…
Ado Salisu As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, the Chief Executive Officer of Doma United FC, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, popularly known as Ma Doma, has met with newly invited players participating in the club’s ongoing screening exercise. Addressing the players, the Doma United CEO welcomed them to the club and encouraged them to give their best throughout the screening process, assuring them that selection would be based strictly on merit. He emphasized that every player would be given a fair opportunity to showcase their abilities, regardless of background or affiliation. “Any player that is…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), in collaboration with the Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), has convened a stakeholders’ dissemination meeting to review findings from the Phase II study on preeclampsia referrals in Kano State. The study, conducted across eight Local Government Areas with high maternal mortality rates, examined referral completion among pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia at Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities, the quality of care received at referral centres, maternal and foetal outcomes, and factors influencing successful referrals. Speaking during the meeting, the Director General of KSPHCMB, Prof. Salisu Ahmed represented by…
Shariff Aminu Ahlan Politics has always been a battlefield where success attracts admiration from supporters and resentment from adversaries. However, there comes a time when criticism ceases to be constructive and transforms into a calculated campaign of character assassination. Such appears to be the case in the relentless and coordinated attacks being launched against Commissioner Waiya, one of the most visible and effective members of the Kano State Government. It is both shocking and disturbing to witness the growing wave of sponsored attacks against a public servant whose only “offence” seems to be his commitment to duty and his unwavering…
John Bawa, SIDES Media, Kaduna KADUNA, NIGERIA — In a moment that symbolized ambition, transformation, and the promise of a brighter future, Franco-British International University (FBIU), Kaduna, formally welcomed 362 students into its academic community during its maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The landmark event brought together parents, guardians, academics, policymakers, development partners, and distinguished guests from across Nigeria, all gathered to witness the official induction of the university’s pioneer cohort into an institution rapidly emerging as a beacon of academic excellence in Northern Nigeria, Nigeria and Africa. FUE Zaria Holds Maiden Matriculation, Admits 5,000+ Students As…
Hundreds of residents, healthcare professionals, development partners, and beneficiaries gathered today as the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) hosted a symbolic “Red Rally Against Sickle Cell Disease” at Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital (Nassarawa Hospital), Kano, to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day 2026. The event, held under the theme “AbbaCare: Closing the Survival Gap, Ensuring Equity in Sickle Cell Care,” was aimed at raising awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), promoting early diagnosis and prevention, and showing solidarity with individuals and families affected by the condition. NARICT Assures Support for Sickle Cell Patients Through CSR Speaking at the rally,…
Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria AFN has postponed the commencement of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day to accommodate athletes affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States. The trials, which were initially scheduled for June 20 to June 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos, will now hold from June 21 to June 23 at the same venue. AFN Accepts Aghazu’s Apology as She Withdraws Resignation The adjustment followed an emergency meeting of the AFN board chaired by its president, Chief Tonobok Okowa, held in Lagos. According to…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) has officially selected the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the host of the 28th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 24, 2026. The upcoming Games will be hosted by the University of Calabar and are expected to bring together about 95 universities across Nigeria. More than 10,000 participants—including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators—are anticipated to take part in the multi-sport event. AFN Targets Medal-Rich Events for U18/U20 African Athletics Championship The competition will feature 24 sporting disciplines, making it one of the largest gatherings…
Nigerian chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has been named a Guinness World Records (GWR) ICON, earning global recognition for her remarkable achievements in the culinary world and her influence as one of Africa’s most celebrated food personalities. The honour marks another milestone in Hilda Baci’s inspiring journey, which began at an early age while assisting at her mother’s restaurant in Abuja. Known for her exceptional memory and customer service skills as a child, she developed a passion for food that would later define her career. Crowd Surges as Hilda Baci Attempts Guinness Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice…
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000, estimated at about ₦434.88 million. Adams, who reportedly holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money under false pretences. EFCC Busts Alleged N4.4bn Gold Smuggling Syndicate at MAKIA According to preliminary investigations by the anti-graft agency, the suspect is allegedly linked to a syndicate based in the United States that specializes in defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which takes effect after the expiration of his current tenure on August 1, 2026, will run until February 2027. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is intended to enable Adeniyi to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window initiative and ensure a smooth leadership transition within the Customs Service. Saulawa Assumes Office as Acting Customs Provost Marshal During the six-month period, Adeniyi will work…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) and Chairmen of the 44 Local Government Areas have adopted a six-point action plan aimed at improving Primary Health Care (PHC) service delivery, accountability, and health governance across the state. The resolutions were reached at a two-day Bi-Annual Meeting is themed, “Sustaining Effective Collaborative Relationship Between KSPHCMB and ALGON.” KSPHCMB DG Flags Staff Shortage, Poor Sanitation During Inspection The meeting focused on reviewing performance, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders to drive improved healthcare outcomes at the grassroots level. Participants assessed progress made in PHC implementation, identified existing challenges,…