The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to discipline, accountability, and professionalism with the assumption of office of Deputy Comptroller of Customs Sanusi Saulawa as Acting Provost Marshal. The handover ceremony took place at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. In his inaugural remarks, DC Saulawa said discipline remains central to the effectiveness of the Service, adding that his leadership would focus on fairness, consistency, and strengthening internal control systems across all units. He stated that his appointment by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, comes with a significant responsibility to uphold the values of integrity, professionalism,…
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has called on ad-hoc staff involved in the 2026 Hajj operations to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability in the discharge of their duties. The Director-General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, made the appeal during the inauguration of various ad-hoc committees held at the Conference Hall of Meena Event Center. He described the assignment as a sacred trust bestowed by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, stressing that it was aimed at ensuring efficient and transparent service delivery to intending pilgrims. Matawalle urged all committee members to remain honest, dedicated, and responsible…
The Nigeria Police Academy is set to commence postgraduate degree programmes following a resource verification exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission. The verification visit, held at the academy in Wudil, was led by Maxwell Gidado alongside 17 other officials from the commission. Speaking during the exercise, the 24th Commandant of the academy, Patrick A. Atayero, described the planned postgraduate programme as a major step toward strengthening police education and professional development. According to him, the initiative goes beyond introducing additional academic courses and is aimed at equipping officers with advanced knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and leadership skills required to…
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement BPP, Adebowale Adedokun, has warned Nigerian foreign missions to strictly comply with the country’s procurement laws in all financial dealings abroad. Speaking during an induction programme for ambassador-designates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Adedokun said all Nigerian foreign missions remain federal procuring entities bound by the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007. BPP, NHIA Alliance Targets Better Healthcare Access for Nigerians According to him, every procurement process involving goods, works, or services must comply with principles of due process, transparency, competition, accountability, and value for money. The BPP…
Sani Dutsinma The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, has called on the Federal and State Governments to review the privatization process of the defunct National Electric Power Authority, citing the inability of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO) to meet the electricity needs of consumers. The monarch made the call when a stakeholders’ investigation panel set up by the Kebbi State Government to assess the activities of KEDCO paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Argungu. According to the Emir, KEDCO has failed in its responsibilities due to inadequate manpower and a shortage of qualified professionals to…
The Kano State Government KNSG,has dismissed a report credited to Amnesty International alleging that five people were killed during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor of Kano, describing the claims as misleading, unfounded, and mischievous. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said there was no practical evidence to support the allegation. The statement explained that after consultations with security agencies and other relevant authorities, no official report was found confirming the alleged killing of five persons. According to the government, the alleged clash among suspected thugs did…
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has criticized Amnesty International over its recent report concerning the alleged killing of five persons in Kano, accusing the organization of bias, selective outrage, and attempts to damage the image of the state. In a statement signed by the President of the Assembly, Dr. Mohammed Ali Idris, and the Secretary General, Dr. Hafiz Garba, the group described Amnesty International’s report as “reckless, unbalanced, and politically coloured.” Amnesty Relied on Social Media to Tarnish Kano’s Image-Waiya The NYA argued that the international human rights organization rushed to label the incident as politically motivated without conducting what…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, has officially resumed duties at his office in the Government House, Kano, on Wednesday, in a high-profile event attended by political leaders, lawmakers, and stakeholders across party lines. Garo resumed office in the company of prominent figures including former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as well as former Deputy Governor Abdullahi T. Gwarzo and several members of the National Assembly. Just In: KNHA Confirms Murtala Sule Garo as Kano Deputy Gov Also present were the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Bichi; federal lawmakers representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa, Tsanyawa/Bagwai,…
The Gombe High Court, presided over by Justice H.H. Kereng, has convicted and sentenced a magistrate, Mohammad Suleiman Kumo, to two years and six months imprisonment for bribery, with an option of fine. Kumo was arraigned on December 3, 2025 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Gombe Zonal Directorate on a three-count charge of bribery. He was accused of receiving a ₦1 million monetary benefit through a Zenith Bank account linked to a court registrar in November 2024, an offence said to be contrary to Section 10(a)(i)(ii) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. Initially, the…
A Prosecution Witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama, was purchased for ₦550 million and paid for in United States dollars cash in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Bello on an alleged money laundering amounting to ₦80,246,470,088.88. Testifying under examination-in-chief by prosecution counsel, Olukayode Enitan, SAN, Bello, a real estate agent and commodity trader, said the transaction was carried out on behalf…
Dr. Sadiya Muhammad has formally assumed duty as the Acting Director of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Department following the statutory retirement of Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu Kwalam. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the headquarters of the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency in Dutse, in a smooth and dignified transition process marked by a send-forth event in honour of the outgoing director. The event attracted senior health officials, including the Deputy PHC Director, Alhaji Muhammad Abdullahi Bulangu, programme managers, and other top personnel within the agency. In his valedictory remarks, Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA and the Nigeria Customs Service NCS have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing inter-agency collaboration to tackle drug trafficking and transnational organised crime across Nigeria’s borders. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where a joint communiqué was signed by NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Buba Marwa, and the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Both agencies acknowledged the growing sophistication of organised criminal networks, stressing that a coordinated institutional response is essential to effectively curb illicit drug trafficking and…
Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami, ɗan takarar gwamna a jam’iyyar APC a jihar Gombe, ya sha alwashin kalubalantar fitowar Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar gwamna ta hanyar yarjejeniya. Gwamnan jihar, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, ne ya sanar da Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar jam’iyyar a ƙarshen mako, matakin da ya haifar da ce-ce-ku-ce, inda wasu ɓangarori suka ce ba a tuntube su ba kafin yanke hukuncin. Da yake martani a wata hira da BBC Hausa, Pantami ya soki yadda aka gudanar da tsarin zaɓen, yana mai cewa an karya tanade-tanaden dokar zaɓe ta 2026. Ya kuma tuna da wani taro…
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the killing of five people by suspected political thugs in Kano, describing the incident as a serious escalation of violence. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation condemned the attack, which occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and warned that it reflects a growing pattern of political thuggery in the state. Amnesty International said it had obtained viral videos showing armed mobs chasing fleeing individuals, who were later killed. The group noted that some of the attackers were seen wearing clothing associated with the ruling party while chanting violent…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has completed the payment of all outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise who initially paid a higher fare. Director General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, confirming that the refunds covering about five batches of pilgrims have been successfully disbursed. He explained that the initial Hajj fare was set at ₦8,500,000 but was later reviewed downward to ₦7,696,813, resulting in a balance that has now been refunded to affected pilgrims. Saudi Firm Honours Yusuf as Best Governor for Outstanding 2026 Hajj Operations Matawalle…
Gwamnan jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf ya bada umarnin karɓe motocin aiki kirar Hilux guda biyu da ya baiwa ƙungiyar Kwankwasiyya Scholars Assembly (KSA) Da ya ke zantawa da DAILY NIGERIAN HAUSA, shugaban kungiyar, Dr. Mansur Hassan ya ce gwamnan ya basu kyautar motocin ne a ranar 22 ga watan Disambar 2025 bayan an rantsar da shi a matsayin sabon shugaban ƙungiyar. A cewar sa, an samu wannan ci gaba ne bayan an raba gari tsakanin Gwamnan da tsohon mai gidan sa, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. Hassan ya ce yana tsaka da aiki kawai sai ya ji waya daga hukumar karɓar…
As part of efforts to promote awareness of data protection and privacy among young Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has engaged corps members at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Abuja. The sensitisation visit, led by a Research and Development officer of the Commission, Princewill Odinaka, focused on educating participants about the growing importance of safeguarding personal data in an increasingly digital world. NDPC, Kano Strengthen Partnership on Data, Digital Transformation Speaking during the session, Odinaka stressed the need for corps members to be cautious about how they share personal information, particularly with the widespread use…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to invest in Abuja’s agriculture and real estate sectors, highlighting vast opportunities and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence. Wike made the appeal during a meeting with envoys of EU member states at the EU House in Abuja, where he presented the FCT as a rapidly transforming, business-friendly capital with strong revenue growth and improving security. To Wike: It Is Wickedly Wicked to Convert Wuye’s Public Hospital into a Private Estate According to the minister, the FCT has about 274,000 hectares of…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified advocacy for inclusive governance in Kano State, engaging the state government on proposed amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Law while recognising the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Sani Abdullahi, for her contributions to vulnerable groups. The V-PeSDI Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, led the advocacy delegation during a visit to the ministry. Other members of the team included Malam Salisu Yusuf, Hafsat Adamu Idris, and Amatulmannan Mikaeel Ishaq. Kano Moves Toward Full Accessibility as V-PeSDI Honors Dr. Ma’aji During the meeting, the group…
Lamara Garba In Kano’s evolving political story, certain moments carry a quiet weight that goes beyond ceremony and routine. They do not announce themselves with noise, yet their meaning settles deeply in the public consciousness. The public acknowledgment of Muhammadu Sanusi II by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs is one of such moments. It reflects a shift not only in posture but in perspective, where history, humility, and leadership meet to redefine the direction of a people. For a state like Kano, where tradition and politics are inseparable threads…