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The Nigerian Democratic Working Group has endorsed the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State, describing the move as timely and in line with the principles of effective governance and democratic consolidation. In a statement signed by it’s National Coordinator, Mohammed Hussaini, the group commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what it called a well-considered decision that reflects political maturity, inclusiveness, and a commitment to strengthening institutional leadership in the state. According to the group, the nomination highlights the importance of appointing experienced and capable individuals to key leadership positions to enhance governance outcomes and ensure…

The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has constituted a 12-member committee to screen the Deputy Governor nominee, Murtala Sule Garo. This followed the reading of a correspondence from the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, requesting the House to screen and confirm the nominee. The letter was read during plenary by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore. Kano Gov Moves to Fill Deputy Slot, Nominates Political Heavyweight Garo According to the Speaker, the governor is seeking approval for the appointment of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor pursuant to Section 191(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of…

The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has strengthened healthcare service delivery across 13 rehabilitation centres under the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) by supporting a refresher training for frontline workers on drug dispensing, documentation, and psychosocial support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The one-day training, held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the SEMA Conference Hall in Kano, brought together 14 healthcare workers organised by SEMA in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. In his welcome address, the Executive Secretary of SEMA, Alhaji Isyaku Abdullahi Kubarachi, underscored the importance of building the capacity…

Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming urban transportation through the Kaduna Transit Project, designed to provide a safe, efficient, reliable, and affordable public transport system across the state. The Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, at his palace in Zaria. He led a delegation comprising management teams from KADSTRA and Kaduna Line. Kano MPPPME Intensifies Oversight of Urban Renewal Projects Engr. Ibrahim said the visit was aimed at seeking royal blessings, as…

Jamilu Abubakar Concerns over increasing violations against children in parts of Northeast Nigeria have taken centre stage, with stakeholders calling for urgent and coordinated action to safeguard every child’s right to safety and dignity. The call was made during a stakeholders’ roundtable held in Gombe, where journalists, social welfare workers, security agencies, legal practitioners, and traditional rulers from Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe States convened to strengthen efforts toward protecting children from abuse and neglect. Participants at the meeting stressed the need for zero tolerance for sexual violence against children, describing it as a grave violation that must be addressed collectively…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Governor to nominate a Deputy Governor where a vacancy exists. The position became vacant following the voluntary resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026. Following a wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor…

Participants at a three-day training on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) for dryland systems have described the capacity-building programme as a major catalyst for improving food security and economic advancement. The training was organised by the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK), and funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under its Resilient Opportunities for Outreach, Trade and Sustainability (ROOTS) project. A smallholder farmer from Bunkure, and member of the women rice processing and Fadama farmers group, Maimuna Idris Musa, said the training exposed her to modern techniques in…

The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) has organized the second edition of its capstone event under the Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) II project, bringing together stakeholders and beneficiaries to showcase impact-driven initiatives. The WAVES project is designed to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) through a holistic approach that integrates economic empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and awareness on GBV prevention. Targeting vulnerable women and girls, the initiative provides training in financial literacy, sustainable agriculture, and entrepreneurship, while also strengthening access to critical support networks. As part of the intervention, about 50 women and girls in Kano State have…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for a comprehensive review of the recent teachers’ recruitment exercise conducted by the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), citing widespread irregularities. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Dambatta Constituency, Murtala Musa, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. Presenting the motion, Musa alleged that the recruitment process was fraught with inconsistencies, particularly in the posting of applicants to interview locations far from their areas of residence. LEA Classroom Not Converted to Poultry Facility-KADSUBEB He revealed that, as Vice Chairman of…

The Kano State Government KNSG, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, has inaugurated 1,096 newly recruited health personnel to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services across the state. The beneficiaries include 380 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) and 716 Community-Based Health Workers (CBHWs), deployed across 18 selected Local Government Areas. The inauguration ceremony, held at the conference hall of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), attracted key stakeholders in the health sector. In his remarks, the Officer-in-Charge of UNICEF Field Office Kano,Dr Karanveer Singh, reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the implementation of the Maternal, Neonatal…

Sleep is a natural state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and sensory activity is partially inhibited. According to health professionals, during sleep, there is a noticeable decrease in muscle activity and interaction with the surrounding environment, allowing the body and mind to recover. However, sleep habits differ from one individual to another. While some people make deliberate efforts to get adequate rest, others increasingly view sleep as a luxury often shaped by work demands, economic pressures, and lifestyle choices. In Kano, many residents say they are not getting enough sleep, raising concerns among health…

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has received a Canada-based business leader on a courtesy visit to strengthen partnerships in education and international business. The visitor, Mr. Sanjay Shrivastava, is the Director of Pollsifi Technology Incorporation, Canada, and also serves as Director of the Committee on International Trade at the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce. He was received by the President of the University, Prof (Dr ) Mohammad Israr, alongside members of the university management, who reiterated MAAUN’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and fostering global collaborations. During the visit, Prof. Israr led the guest on…

Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Financial Architect Governor of the Year 2026 by Daily Independent, following a competitive selection process involving multiple nominees. Announcing the award, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Steve Omanufeme, said the governor emerged winner after a rigorous three-stage selection process. According to him, the process included public voting, assessment by a panel of judges, and final approval by the newspaper’s board of editors. $30,000 Up for Grabs as Galien Africa Opens 2026 Award The award was presented during the grand finale of the newspaper’s golden jubilee celebration held…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has alerted the public to the recall of certain batches of Zetol Antiseptic Products in Pakistan over safety and regulatory concerns. In a statement, the agency said the recall followed a notification from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, which revealed that the product is being marketed and sold in Pakistan without prior evaluation, registration, or approval. According to NAFDAC, Zetol contains the antiseptic ingredient Chloroxylenol and is promoted for infection prevention despite lacking regulatory authorization. The agency also raised concerns over the product’s packaging, which closely resembles that…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development CITAD, has strongly condemned a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD said the directive represents a “dangerous escalation” in the erosion of civic space, warning that it could stifle free expression and weaken public discourse. According to the organization, although the directive is presented as a regulatory measure, it introduces vague and subjective standards that could be misused to silence critical voices in the media.…

Tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Ibrahim Shekarau, ya sanar da komawarsa jam’iyyar APC bayan shafe makonni yana tattaunawa da nazari kan harkokin siyasa. Shekarau ya bayyana hakan ne a gidansa da ke Kano, tare da Sanata Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, wani fitaccen jigo a PDP, wanda shi ma ya fice daga jam’iyyar. Yayin da yake magana da magoya bayansa, Shekarau ya ce wannan mataki ya biyo bayan tattaunawa mai zurfi da kuma nazari kan abubuwan da ake da su a fagen siyasa, yana mai cewa an yanke shawarar ne domin maslahar Jihar Kano. Wannan sauyin jam’iyya na zuwa ne kwanaki bayan shugaban…

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing as false and misleading reports of a purported withdrawal of support. In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Abdullahi, the APC described the claim—allegedly made by a group identified as the “Arewa APC Forum, Kano State Chapter”—as a calculated attempt to tarnish the party’s image and create disunity among its members. The party stressed that no recognised or constitutionally backed organ within its structure had taken any decision to withdraw support for the…

NNPC Retail Limited has reinforced its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja. The event, held on Saturday under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,” brought together over 300 women professionals, entrepreneurs, young technicians, and key players in the energy industry. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described inclusion as critical to national development and called for increased opportunities for women in technical and STEM-related fields. She commended NNPC Retail for spearheading the initiative and urged stronger collaboration between…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a public alert over what he describes as a series of malicious actions targeted against him. According to a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, the alleged attempt to arrest El-Rufai upon his arrival at Abuja Airport from Cairo on February 12, 2026, marked the beginning of troubling developments. The statement further disclosed that on February 16, 2026, El-Rufai honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he was subsequently detained. He was later transferred to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…

Mustapha Alfanla The Nationwide League One campaign kicked off in dramatic fashion as Amtay Football Club of Kano secured a thrilling 6–4 victory over Sumaila Strikers FC in a high-scoring encounter at the Hagagawa Football Field in Bichi. The match, one of the most entertaining fixtures of the opening round, lived up to expectations with both sides delivering an attacking display that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Amtay FC capitalized on their scoring chances to emerge victorious, despite a spirited performance from Sumaila Strikers. The emphatic win gives Amtay FC a strong start to the season and…