Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has recorded significant infrastructural transformation across the state within the last three years under the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. The Commissioner for Works, Engineer Abdullahi Umar Faruk, made this known during an Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Information held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ultra-Modern Secretariat Complex in Birnin Kebbi. Eid-ul-Kabir: Rising Livestock Prices, Low Patronage Hit Kano Markets He said that between June 2023 and April 2026, the Ministry of Works executed and supervised numerous landmark projects covering road construction, rehabilitation, bridges, drainage systems, and public buildings…
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Sani Dutsinma The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has distributed 130 units of 13-horsepower power tillers to selected farmers in Kebbi State as part of efforts to enhance agricultural production and strengthen food security. The distribution exercise, held in Birnin Kebbi, was led by the Managing Director of the commission, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, who said the intervention aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Kebbi Flags Off Distribution of Farming Inputs, Ramadan Palliatives Sadiq-Yelwa, who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser on Technical Matters, Professor Yasir Abubakar, explained that the initiative…
Official documents belonging to Mahmud Sadisu Buba, popularly known as Abin Al’ajabi, an aspirant for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State, indicate that he was born in 2010, contrary to claims and media reports that placed his age at 30. The dwarf politician drew public attention after appearing before the All Progressives Congress, APC screening committee on Saturday. Speaker Abbas Seeks Re-Election for 5th Term, Unveils Scorecard of Projects in Zaria Before then, he had been photographed with several prominent political figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and some…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger diplomatic and educational ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, with particular emphasis on scholarship opportunities and parliamentary collaboration. Speaker Abbas made the call while hosting the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, in Abuja. Saudi-Based Philanthropist Backs Kano Vigilantes With Security Equipment He described the diplomatic relationship between both countries, established in 1961, as historic and mutually beneficial, stressing the need to deepen cooperation in education, economy, politics, and social development. The Speaker commended the Saudi government for its…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in Kebbi State with a committee to develop comprehensive welfare packages for workers across the state. The Governor made the disclosure while declaring open a two-day workshop titled “The Use of E-Government for Effective Service Delivery” in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, the committee will focus on designing programmes aimed at enhancing workers’ living conditions, including housing loans, motorcycle loans, and other welfare incentives for civil servants. Governor Idris described workers as the backbone of his administration and commended labour unions and members…
Ado Salisu Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF,has crowned Family Support Programme Secondary School, Katsina, and Government Secondary School, Zing, Taraba State, as champions of the boys’ and girls’ categories at this year’s Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball Savannah Conference. The tournament, held at the indoor sports hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, featured intense competition among schools across the Savannah Conference zone. Nigerian Basketball Mourns Former AJUBA Champion Larry Garba In the boys’ final, the Katsina-based team edged Government Secondary School, Numan, Adamawa State, with a narrow 63-62 victory in a thrilling encounter. In the girls’ category, Government Secondary School, Zing,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the All Progressives Congress to maintain unity, discipline, and sportsmanship as the party begins its nationwide primary elections ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a statement issued ahead of the commencement of the primaries, Tinubu described the exercise as a defining moment for the ruling party as it prepares for its fourth electoral cycle since inception. The President said the APC was founded on the principles of progressive politics, consensus democracy, sacrifice, and commitment to collective goals, noting that those ideals had sustained the party through previous election cycles. According to…
The Directorate of Human Resources and Administration of the National Broadcasting Commission NBC has organised a pivotal two-day in-house training aimed at sensitizing staff on the Federal Government’s newly introduced Performance Management System (PMS). The reform, endorsed by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to drive digital transformation and enhance excellence in public service delivery across government institutions. CITAD Condemns NBC Directive, Warns of Threat to Press Freedom The workshop, facilitated by experts from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, focused on transitioning from the traditional appraisal system to a more dynamic, data-driven performance management…
A student from Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, Hajara Ahmad, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 edition of the annual debate competition organised by Arewa Radio. Other outstanding participants included Rukayya Muhammad from Bachirawa, Ungogo Local Government Area, who clinched the second position, while Ummusalma Mustapha of GGSS Kura secured third place. The competition, which continues to serve as a platform for promoting intellectual discourse, critical thinking, public speaking and youth development, reached its highly anticipated final stage after weeks of engaging and competitive rounds. The young debaters underwent a rigorous process to qualify for…
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has rescued a 19-month-old child, Musa, from alleged abuse and neglect following swift intervention by the Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi HOD. The rescue followed reports by concerned residents of Tsamiya Babba, who alerted authorities over the condition of the child allegedly being maltreated by his foster mother despite legally obtaining custody from the Nassarawa Children’s Home. Justice Served: Borno Government Intervenes in Child Abuse Case Preliminary investigations revealed that the toddler was severely malnourished and was frequently locked inside the house alone for several hours while the…
The Kano State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has raised concern over the outbreak of Tuta Absoluta pest, popularly known as “Sharon,” which is currently affecting tomato farms across several local government areas in Kano State. Chairman of the committee and member representing Karaye Constituency, Ahmed Ibrahim, disclosed this while presenting the committee’s report before the House. Tomato Scarcity:Over 4000 Kano Farms Infected By Tuta Absoluta According to him, the committee was mandated to investigate the infestation following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Ali Lawan Kiyawa concerning the spread of the pest…
Zamfara State government has sent a high-level delegation to Kaura Namoda following the disappearance of a 10-day-old baby at General Hospital, Kaura Namoda. A statement signed by Suleiman Isah, spokesperson of the state’s Ministry of Health, noted that the incident reportedly occurred last Monday in the hospital’s labour room after a woman, who was seriously ill and unconscious following childbirth nine days earlier, was brought to the facility. Isah explained that an unidentified woman wearing a face mask allegedly took the baby from the mother’s side and disappeared. The delegation, led by Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, visited Kaura Namoda Emirate…
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, has clarified reports regarding the approval of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, the office said it neither approved nor conveyed the approval of the allowance to the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, or any labour union. Mrs Olotu stated that the statutory responsibility for issuing and communicating such circulars was with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC. She explained that the circular being circulated in…
The Kano Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Maryam Usman, for allegedly setting her co-wife’s room ablaze in Mangwarori Quarters, Mariri area of the State. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the incident occurred in the early hours of May 12, 2026. The statement said the Command received a distress report at about 12:40 a.m. alleging that the suspect set fire to the room occupied by her co-wife, Firdausi Saminu, aged 40. As a result of the fire incident, four persons sustained varying degrees of burns, including Firdausi Saminu, two children…
The National Agricultural Development Fund NADF and NIRSAL Plc are strengthening collaboration on agricultural mechanisation and financing following a high-level meeting held in Abuja. The engagement builds on earlier discussions between both institutions focused on agricultural financing and support for primary production across Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking during the meeting, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed A. Ibrahim, said stronger institutional partnerships had become necessary to improve agricultural productivity and enhance the value chain. “The current realities within Nigeria’s agricultural sector demand stronger institutional collaboration capable of maximising limited resources and delivering sustainable impact across the…
Recent criticisms surrounding Nigeria’s new FreeTV platform have raised concerns about affordability, accessibility and the future of digital broadcasting in the country. While public skepticism is understandable after years of delays in implementing the Digital Switch Over (DSO) project, experts insist that many of the criticisms stem from misconceptions about the structure and objectives of the initiative. The FreeTV platform, according to stakeholders, is not merely an internet streaming service but a hybrid national broadcasting ecosystem combining Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite delivery, Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Internet Protocol (IP) distribution through mobile applications. Industry analysts explain that the FreeTV App…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project is now fully ready for nationwide rollout. The Minister made the announcement during an inspection tour of facilities belonging to NIGCOMSAT at the Obasanjo Space Centre on Wednesday, alongside the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen. Nigeria Pushes Cooperative Digitalization to Drive One-Trillion-Dollar Economy Describing the development as a major milestone for Nigeria’s broadcast industry, Mohammed Idris said the initiative reflects the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…
Sani Dutsinma The National Open University of Nigeria NOUN in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service NCS has established its first study centre in Nigeria’s Northwest region at the Kebbi Medium Security Custodial Centre in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Controller of Corrections, Contr. Yusuf Hamisu, disclosed this during the official inauguration ceremony held at the correctional facility in Birnin Kebbi. Hope Behind Bars as Eight Kaduna Inmates Graduate From NOUN He explained that the correctional study centre, established in partnership with NOUN, is designed to provide inmates with access to tertiary education and vocational training as part…
Safiyanu Dantalq An yi kira ga masu hannu da shuni da su kara zage dantse wajen tallafa wa yara marayu domin inganta rayuwarsu da kuma rage musu radadin rashin iyaye. Kiran ya fito ne daga bakin Sakataren Hukumar Ilimin Bai-daya (SUBEB) na karamar hukumar Garun Mallam, Alhaji Sabo Muhammad Chiromawa, yayin da ya kai ziyarar gani da ido marinara marayu ta Garun Mallam Orphans Community Primary School da ke Garun Mallam. Mai Girma Gwamnan Kano Uba Ne Na Hakika Ga Marayu-Aisha Saji Makarantar, wadda wani tsohon malamin makaranta ke ginawa mai hawa bene, ta samu yabo daga sakataren ilimin, inda…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, has officially launched its Drone/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Portal in a major step toward strengthening drone regulation, improving operational safety, and accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s drone industry. The portal was unveiled during the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, Dronetecx 2026, held in Lagos on May 13, 2026. AI, Drones Take Fight Against Egg Theft Global Speaking at the event, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo, said the initiative became necessary to monitor the increasing use of drones across the country and ensure proper…