Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as the failure of Nigerian authorities to protect lives and property amid escalating attacks by gunmen on several villages in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. The organisation said the attacks, which occurred between yesterday and today, have led to the displacement of several communities, abductions and an increasing number of people reportedly unaccounted for. Dadiyata- Amnesty Demands Answers as Nigeria Launches Fresh Investigation According to Amnesty International, the growing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria reflects the inability of authorities to effectively safeguard vulnerable communities from recurring…
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The Kano State Government has expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of illegal structures and unauthorized developments across the metropolitan area, describing the trend as a serious threat to urban planning, environmental sustainability and public safety. The government noted that despite existing regulations guiding physical development in the state, some individuals continue to embark on construction projects without obtaining the necessary approvals and documentation from relevant authorities. KSPVIB PCACC Clamps Down On illegal Private Schools-Umar According to the government, such unlawful developments pose significant social, environmental, economic and psychological challenges to residents while undermining the broader vision of sustainable…
Ado Salisu World Athletics has officially unveiled the qualification standards for the 2027 World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Beijing, setting the benchmark athletes across the globe must meet to secure automatic qualification for the prestigious event. The qualification marks, released ahead of the global championship, highlight the increasing level of competition expected at Beijing 2027, with elite performances required across track, field and road events. Sports Remain Powerful Tool for National Unity-Principal GGC Dala In the sprint events, male athletes will need to clock 9.95 seconds in the 100 metres and 20.07 seconds in the 200 metres,…
Ado Salisu The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has received Fatima Zahraddeen Abubakar, a 200-level student of the Department of Nursing, in his office to congratulate and bless her following her successful memorisation of the Holy Qur’an. The Vice-Chancellor expressed immense pride and joy over the remarkable achievement, describing it as a source of honour not only to her family but also to the entire university community. He commended her dedication, discipline and commitment to the teachings of Islam, noting that such accomplishments reflect the moral and academic values upheld by KHAIRUN. Professor Garba further…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged Hajj seat scam involving millions of naira. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. According to the statement, the prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, alongside three others — Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro — were arrested following a complaint from the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency concerning intending pilgrims whose names were not found in the agency’s official records. The police spokesperson said other suspects…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has felicitated with Muslims in Kebbi State, Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha, urging them to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, peace, unity and compassion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The governor made the call in his Sallah broadcast to the people of the state and the global Muslim Ummah at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He described Eid-el-Adha, which coincides with the holy Hajj period, as a sacred festival commemorating the unwavering faith, sacrifice and obedience of Prophet…
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has congratulated Muslims across Kano State and Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to uphold the values of spirituality, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence. In an Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday through his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo called on Muslims to reflect on the virtues of obedience, patience and unwavering faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He also extended warm felicitations to the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as members and supporters of the movement across the country. The former deputy governor urged…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The United Nations Population Fund UNFPA and the African Development Bank AFDB have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at positioning maternal health and demographic resilience as key drivers of Africa’s economic transformation. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings and seeks to frame investments in maternal health not merely as healthcare interventions, but as strategic investments in economic growth, productivity, resilience, and human capital development across the continent. According to the partners, the initiative is designed to help African countries harness their demographic dividend by prioritizing women’s health and…
The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has conducted unscheduled supervisory visits to Lawan Dambazau Primary Health Centre, Fuskar Arewa, and Dala Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centre in Dala Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen quality and 24-hour healthcare service delivery across Kano State. During the visits, the DG inspected critical service units including Immunization, Antenatal Care (ANC), Growth Monitoring, Outpatient Department (OPD), Labour Room, and Maternity Units, where he carried out on-the-job mentoring and supervision of frontline health workers. At Lawan Dambazau PHC, Professor Salisu…
The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, has donated one cow each to six clusters of persons with special needs across the state as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The benefiting groups include persons with spinal cord injuries, persons with albinism, persons affected by leprosy, the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, and persons with physical disabilities. Each cluster also received N20,000 as transport support. Gwamna Ya Baiwa Ma’aikatan Kano Tallafin Sallah na N20,000 Speaking during the distribution ceremony held at Nassarawa Children’s Home, the…
Adamu Yusuf Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has described the overwhelming votes secured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries as a reflection of public confidence in the administration’s leadership and policies. Mustapha said the 10,999,162 votes recorded by President Tinubu, against the 16,503 votes polled by his challenger, Stanley Osifo, demonstrated widespread support for the president across the country. APC Primaries Deepen Nigeria’s Democratic Culture, Tinubu Declares According to the former SGF, the outcome of the primaries indicates that Nigerians continue to appreciate the achievements of the…
Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya amince da bayar da tallafin Sallah na naira dubu ashirin (N20,000) ga ma’aikatan gwamnati a fadin jihar da kuma kananan hukumomi 44. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da Sakataren Yada Labarai na Ofishin Sakataren Gwamnatin Jihar, Musa Tanko Muhammad, ya fitar a Kano. Kano Govt Donates Sallah Cows to PWDs, Vulnerable Groups Sanarwar ta bayyana cewa an dauki matakin ne domin tallafawa ma’aikata gabanin bikin Babbar Sallah, bayan biyan albashin watan Mayun 2026 ga ma’aikatan jihar da na kananan hukumomi. Tallafin zai shafi ma’aikatan gwamnati masu mataki na 01 zuwa 14…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI), in collaboration with Sahcon Fumigation and Cleaning Services, Dr. Dahiru Hashim Foundation, and Dube Charity Foundation, has conducted a capacity-building and empowerment programme for over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), widows, and vulnerable women in Kano State. The programme,was aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, and social inclusion through practical training on waste recycling and PET recovery systems. Speaking during the event, the Coordinator of V-PeSDI, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, said the initiative was designed to equip vulnerable groups with skills that would enable them to transform waste into economic opportunities while…
Lamara Garba For decades, the annual Hajj pilgrimage has remained one of the largest religious gatherings on earth, attracting millions of Muslims from every continent to the holy cities of Makkah and Madina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While the pilgrimage is spiritually uplifting, it has also historically come with enormous logistical challenges, including overcrowding, congestion, heat-related emergencies, and at times tragic stampedes within the holy sites. But this year’s Hajj exercise has introduced a different reality — one defined by orderliness, effective crowd management, improved security, and a smoother spiritual experience for pilgrims. At the center of this…
Muhammad Bello Dalhatu has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State after defeating Muhammad Sani Abacha, the eldest son of the late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, in the party’s primary election. Announcing the results, the Chairman of the PDP Kano State Governorship Primary Election Committee, Umar Danjani Hadejia, said the exercise was conducted peacefully and in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines. He stated that the election, which was held to select the party’s flagbearer for the forthcoming governorship election in Kano State, was transparent and hitch-free. According…
Lamara Garba Thousands of pilgrims from Kano State performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday held special prayer sessions for the re-election of the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as for lasting peace, unity and development in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The prayers took place at the Munna Hajj Camp shortly after the commencement of the Hajj rituals, as over 1.5 million pilgrims from different parts of the world gathered in the holy land to begin the spiritual journey. Across the various tents occupied by Kano pilgrims, emotional…
The final round of the 25th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students (South Africa Division) was held at the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine, University of the Western Cape, bringing together students, diplomats, and education stakeholders from across the country. The event attracted more than 500 participants, including Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng, Chinese Consul General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang, and University of the Western Cape Vice-Chancellor Robert Balfour, alongside contestants, teachers, and parents from seven universities hosting Confucius Institutes across South Africa. South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela,…
The Authority Chief Executive (ACE) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, on Monday paid courtesy visits to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory coordination in the petroleum sector. The visits are part of ongoing engagements aimed at advancing the Authority’s mandate in Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum industry. During the meetings, Mr. Umar sought the continued support and guidance of the ministers in delivering on the strategic objectives of the…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded significant operational successes in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities across the state, including the recovery of 69 firearms, arrest of 178 suspects, and the rescue of victims of kidnapping and human trafficking. The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Nigeria Police Force, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters, where he reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to making the state unsafe for criminals. He said the achievements were made possible through intelligence-led policing, coordinated raids, stop-and-search operations, surveillance, and tactical interventions conducted across identified…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerian youths to actively support the agency in the fight against corruption, economic crimes, and financial fraud across the country. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made the call when students of Adamawa State University visited the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja on a study tour. Olukoyede, who was represented at the event by the Head of Public Interface of the Public Affairs Department, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I), Tony Orilade, described corruption as the most pressing challenge confronting Nigeria today. He warned that the…