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…
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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…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared several major road and infrastructure projects across Abuja ready for commissioning ahead of the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in June. Wike made the declaration on Monday after conducting an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The projects inspected include the Renewed Hope City Access Road in Karsana District, the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road, FCT Highway 105 linking Airport Road to Kuje, the Kuje-Gwagwalada Road Phase One project, and the Abuja City Gate remodeling project. Expressing satisfaction…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the growing funding gaps and stockouts of family planning commodities across Nigeria, warning that the situation could trigger severe health and economic consequences if left unresolved. AHBN called on Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, to take immediate action to prevent a further deterioration in access to reproductive health services nationwide. According to the network, data from the National Health Logistics Management Information System (LHMIS) and the District Health Information System (DHIS) revealed that 24 states are currently experiencing stockouts of…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned communication scholar, Dr. Musa Adamu Labaran of the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University Kano, who died on Sunday after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late academic as a distinguished scholar, mentor, and intellectual whose contributions to communication studies, media scholarship, and public discourse would remain enduring. Media Group Mourns Ododo’s Father, Says Demise A Painful Loss The governor said Dr. Labaran’s death was a significant loss to the academic…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across the state ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration. The launch took place at the Conference Hall of Prime Lodge in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum commended the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her support through the Renewed Hope Initiative, which he said is targeted at widows, orphans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, Zulum expressed appreciation to the First Lady…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of its previously communicated enforcement of the “no pay, no service” directive against airlines with outstanding statutory remittances. The decision follows extensive consultations within the aviation sector and a review of current operational challenges, particularly the rising cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1), which has significantly affected airline operations and overall industry stability. However, the NCAA clarified that the suspension does not amount to cancellation, waiver, or forgiveness of any outstanding financial obligations owed by airlines, noting that such authority lies outside its mandate. NCAA Confirms Compliance of Six…
The Kano State Government has intensified preparations for the commencement of its Safe Corridor Programme, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating, empowering, and reintegrating youths involved in thuggery and other related social vices across the state. The Coordinator of the Safe Corridor Programme and Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, led members of the programme committee on an inspection tour of facilities at the Kano State Corporate Security Institute in Gabasawa on Sunday ahead of the official launch of the project. Kano Unveils Safe Corridor to End Youth Thuggery,Political Violence The initiative is designed to promote rehabilitation,…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has intensified efforts to strengthen meteorological research and enhance service delivery across critical sectors through strategic international collaboration, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aviation research. This followed a high-level meeting between Professor Anosike and the Director-General of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), KOH LI-NA, where both parties explored areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week 2026 held in Singapore. During the discussions, both leaders acknowledged the similarities between Nigeria and Singapore…
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of the institution’s study tour to Nigeria. The visit highlights the growing bilateral cooperation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Uganda, particularly in the areas of defence collaboration, regional peace and security, and institutional capacity development. The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of the Policy Research and Statistics Department; Ambassador Ali Gombe, Director of the African Affairs Department; and Brigadier…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello, has unveiled an ambitious agenda focused on security, economic development, human rights protection, and inclusive governance as consultations intensify ahead of the party’s primary election. Prof. Bello, a former Kaduna State Commissioner for Education popularly known as the Mainan Zazzau, disclosed his plans during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting of ADC Zone One held at the Dove Event Centre in Sabon Gari Local Government Area. The meeting brought together leaders from the 87 wards across Kaduna North Zone, alongside party officials, women and youth…
The inability of Kano pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to enjoy direct shuttle bus services between their accommodation and the Grand Mosque in Makkah is due to a new transportation and crowd-control policy introduced by Saudi authorities ahead of the commencement of the core Hajj rituals. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Makkah on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of the Media Team for Kano Hajj Operations 2026, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the Saudi authorities have…