Sani Dutsinma Members of the Class of 1985 of Yandaka Primary School, Dutsinma, Katsina State, have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting government efforts aimed at improving the standard of education in the state. The assurance was given during the group’s first annual meeting held at Yandaka Primary School in Dutsinma. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the association, Alhaji Sirajo Abba Jaye Dutsinma, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hajiya Uwani Dankawu, said the meeting was organized to revive the bond among former classmates and explore ways of assisting their alma mater with teaching and learning materials. She noted that…
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The Kano State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the decision of the party’s National Executive Committee on its presidential candidate, former President Goodluck Jonathan. The State Chairman, Hon. Yusuf Ado Kibiya, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the party’s headquarters in Kano, where he reiterated the chapter’s support for the national leadership’s position. He said the party respects the processes that led to the decision and remains committed to operating strictly within the framework of the PDP constitution and relevant legal provisions. According to him, the Kano PDP remains aligned with the party’s national objectives and…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has issued a set of requirements for prospective corps members and graduating students ahead of the Batch ‘B’ 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation exercise, warning that failure to comply could result in the rejection of students’ records on the NYSC portal. The guidelines were contained in a special bulletin signed by Bala G. Abdullahi, Secretary, Information and Publication. According to the notice, all prospective corps members are required to verify and refresh their admission status with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) before their details are uploaded for mobilisation. The university advised affected…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening healthcare investments and expanding access to quality primary healthcare services across Nigeria through enhanced public-private sector collaboration. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the Director of Policy at PSHAN, Dr. Anne Adah-Ogoh, to the WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Pavel Ursu. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organisations to review the impact of the Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP), discuss the proposed adoption of 36 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) by WHO—including one in the Federal Capital Territory…
David Odu, a senior manager at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been elected to the 2026-2027 board of regents of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). This reportedly makes Odu the first Nigerian and the first West African to serve on the anti-fraud organisation’s highest elective body. Financial Inclusion Tops Agenda as CBN Hosts 2025 Fair in Kano His election is expected to be formally announced at the ACFE global fraud conference in Boston, United States (US). Odu’s emergence places Nigeria and West Africa within the highest level of global anti-fraud leadership at a time when financial…
A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. The victims were kidnapped on May 15,2026, in an incident that has generated widespread concern across the state and the country. The delegation conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s concern over the abduction and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the victims. As part of measures to strengthen security in the area, the delegation announced that…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate procurement and distribution of drugs, medical consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hygiene materials worth millions of naira to health facilities across the state in response to an outbreak of acute watery diarrhea. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr. Shettima Maina Mohammed, disclosed this on Sunday during the presentation of medical supplies to healthcare facilities treating affected patients. Dr. Mohammed said the intervention was aimed at strengthening the state’s response to the outbreak and ensuring that patients receive treatment free of charge at…
Lamara Garba The Deputy Amirul Hajj for Kano State and Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammadu Maharaz, has issued a stern warning to officials involved in the ongoing Hajj exercise against exploiting pilgrims for personal gain, declaring that anyone found engaging in fraudulent practices would face appropriate sanctions. The Emir gave the warning during a meeting with Local Government Centre Officers at the distribution of Sallah cash gifts provided to Kano pilgrims by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Maharaz said the Hajj leadership had received reports alleging that some individuals were exploiting pilgrims during the…
Two committees constituted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to address research commercialisation and fire safety have submitted their reports to the university management, proposing measures aimed at boosting innovation-driven revenue and strengthening disaster preparedness across the institution. Presenting a 340-page report on behalf of the Committee on Research Commercialisation and Knowledge Transfer, the committee chairman, Prof. Mohammed Ishiyaku Faguji, said the team had developed a practical framework designed to transform the university’s research outputs into commercially viable products and services. According to Faguji, the committee proposed a hybrid structure that separates policy enforcement from commercial execution, a model successfully…
Ahmad Muhammad Dan takarar neman zama Gwamna Jahar Kano a karkashin Jamiyyar ceton talakawa ta NDC, bisa Jagorancin Shugaban Kwankwasiyya na Duniya Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Tun daga dawawar mulkin Dimocradiyya a shekarar Alif Dari tara da casain da tara 1999 sunan Comrade Aminu Abdussalam a fagen siyasar jahar Kano, ba bako bane, a dukkanin gidajen siyasa da suka rage a wannan lokacin. NDC Unveils Political Heavyweight Gwarzo for Kano Governorship Race Kodayake tun kafin wannan lokacin, ya sha gwagwarmayar siyasar kungiyoyin kwadago kama daga matakin karamar hukumarsa, jihar Kano, da Arewa maso yamma, kai da Kuma Nigeria baki daya.…
Sani Dutsinma Alhaji Sada Muhammad Sada, the 14th District Head of Dutsinma and Yandakan Katsina, has been widely celebrated as he marks 17 years on the throne, a period distinguished by dedicated service, humility, and exemplary traditional leadership. Yandaka Sada Muhammad Sada is the current District Head of Dutsinma and one of the four most senior council members of the Katsina Emirate, known as the Hakiman Karaga and kingmakers. He belongs to the renowned ruling family that traces its heritage to the legacy of Shehu Usmanu Dan Fodio and the historic House of Mallam Na’Alhaji. He ascended the throne as…
As part of efforts to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and Primary Health Care (PHC) advocacy in Kano State, health journalists have inaugurated a unified platform known as the Kano Health Journalists Network (KAHJON). The network was inaugurated during an Alignment, Coordination, Monitoring and Implementation Meeting for Media Coalitions on Gender-Responsive RMNCAH and PHC Advocacy organized by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) under the EngenderHealth-led Consortium in Kano. Members of the network unanimously selected Khadijah Aliyu as Chairperson of KAHJON through a consensus arrangement. Mustapha Hodi Adamu as Vice Chairperson, while Abdullahi…
Hafiz Garba PhD, In the long and complicated history of Nigerian governance, awards have too often been the currency of flattery rather than the fruit of performance. They have been given to the powerful because they are powerful, to the wealthy because they are wealthy, and to the politically connected because connection is its own reward in a system where accountability is frequently optional and excellence is rarely demanded. It is against that deeply ingrained culture of performative recognition that the awards record accumulated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State across three years in office must be understood,…
Sufyan Lawal Kabo (Sefjamil) sefjamil3@gmail.com Some governments build roads, renovate schools and commission projects. Others go beyond physical development to rebuild public confidence, restore institutional trust and reconnect governance with ordinary citizens. That is the deeper story gradually unfolding in Kano under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. One Kano Agenda Commends Gov Yusuf Over Nomination of Garo as Deputy Three years ago, many expected another routine administration. What emerged instead was a government whose speed, visibility and emotional connection with the people have continued to redefine political expectations across Kano. Today, the discussion is no longer whether Abba Kabir Yusuf is…
Lamara Garba Azare As the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage gradually approaches its conclusion, one remarkable story that deserves to be told is that of the thousands of pilgrims from Kano State who have distinguished themselves through discipline, patience, humility and deep devotion to the worship of Allah despite numerous challenges encountered during the exercise. Hajj is not merely a physical journey; it is a test of faith, endurance, sacrifice and character. For the over 4,000 pilgrims from Kano State currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the exercise has presented both spiritual opportunities and administrative challenges. Yet, throughout their stay in…
Abdu Saidu The third anniversary of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf provides an opportunity to reflect on a period that has been marked by deliberate efforts to accelerate development and improve the welfare of the people of Kano State. Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration has pursued policies and projects aimed at addressing critical needs across multiple sectors while laying the foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity. Renewed Hope Estate Kano Set for Tinubu’s Commissioning Over the past three years, governance in Kano has been largely defined by investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, transportation, water…
By Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse) Public healthcare remains one of the most important indicators of government performance, as it directly affects the quality of life, productivity, and overall wellbeing of citizens. Across Nigeria, recent assessments of healthcare delivery continue to highlight persistent challenges, including infrastructure deficits, manpower shortages, affordability concerns, and uneven access to quality services. DMCSA, KASSOSA Forge Partnership to Promote Public Health However, amid these systemic challenges, some states are increasingly demonstrating that targeted investments and strong political will can change the narrative. Jigawa State stands out as a notable example. The 2025 healthcare rankings and sectoral…
The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting local vehicle assembly and accelerating automotive industrialisation in Nigeria. Osanipin made the commitment during a strategic engagement with Jiangling Motors Group Co. Ltd. in Nanchang, China, aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment in Nigeria’s automotive sector. Jigawa to Establish 27 CNG Conversion Centres The meeting brought together Nigerian automotive industry stakeholders and senior officials of the Chinese automotive company to discuss initiatives focused on local vehicle assembly, technology transfer, component localisation, and industrial capacity development.…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has directed two rice mills and a recycling company operating within the Sharada community of Kano State to adopt and implement a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at addressing environmental pollution linked to their activities. The affected facilities are Fortune Rice Mills, Alwabel Rice Mills, and Salassar Recycling Industry. The Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, announced the directive during a meeting with facility operators and representatives of the Sharada community held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Barikor explained that the decision to require the industries to sign and implement…
The Federal Government has introduced a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system aimed at creating a unified tax identity for all taxable individuals and businesses across Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled through the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), will replace the existing Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) system currently used for taxpayer verification and administration. New Tax Reforms End Colonial-Era Laws, Boost Nigeria’s Economy- Tinubu Under the new framework, every taxpayer will be assigned a single Tax ID that will serve as the official identity for all tax-related transactions across federal, state, and local government tax systems.…