The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation, in collaboration with the Kano State Healthcare Forum, has donated food items and essential drugs to residents of the Shahuci Old People Home in Kano State. The outreach, which took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, is part of efforts to support the health and wellbeing of elderly residents and complement the state government’s initiatives on social welfare. Items donated during the visit included bags of rice, beans, cooking oil, and essential medications. The delegation was accompanied by officials from key government agencies, including the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the…
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The National Cereals Research Institute NCRI, in collaboration with HarvestPlus and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, has organized a Zinc Biofortified Rice Field Day in Sosa Community, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The event aimed to promote improved nutrition and food security through the adoption of biofortified rice varieties among farmers. Two improved rice varieties—FARO 71 and FARO 72—developed by NCRI in partnership with HarvestPlus, were showcased to demonstrate their nutritional and agronomic benefits. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, commended NCRI’s contributions to the Federal Government’s food security…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has launched a statewide clearance operation to combat banditry and violent crimes, in line with directives from the Nigeria Police Force. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the command responded decisively to a coordinated attack on several communities in Shanga Local Government Area, including Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe, which resulted in 44 casualties. Following the attack, security forces carried out massive deployments across the affected areas, restoring relative calm while investigations…
Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, alongside members of the federation’s executive council, has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the death of veteran basketball coach, Yakubu. In a condolence message, the federation described the late coach as a dedicated sportsman whose passion, love, and commitment significantly contributed to the development of basketball in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The NSSF noted that Coach Yakubu played a vital role in nurturing grassroots basketball, emphasising that his legacy would not be forgotten. “During his lifetime, he was…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Group in Kano have after an intense meetings that lasted up to 4am Sunday, nominated Murtala Sule Garo As the State New Deputy Governor that will succeed Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who refused to decamped alongside Governor Yusuf to APC. Earlier on, reports hints that the stakeholders presented a shortlist of three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor, who includes Murtala Sule Garo, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi a Former State SSG, and a serving House of Representatives Member, Alhassan Rirum. New Chapter Begins as Kano Deputy Governor Assumes…
Bihar police have arrested a canteen guard for the rape and murder of a five-year-old boy in Jehanabad district India, days after the child was found with his throat slit, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place on Monday, April 6 at a private school hostel located in the Karauna police station area. The child was initially taken to a local hospital by family members and later referred to Patna, where doctors declared him dead. Amnesty Flags Escalating Political Violence After Kano Killings Senior police officer Aprajit Lohan said a special investigation team was constituted to probe the case,…
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties at a market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, near Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The Yobe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the development to PUNCH Online but said no official casualty figures were available as of the time of filing this report. He added, “We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired.…
The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) held its 4th Alumni Graduation Ceremony in Kano with pomp and pageantry. The colourful occasion, which took place on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026, at Efficient Event Centre, Tukur Road, Kano was well attended by reputable personalities and organisations, including the President and Vice President of the Maryam Abacha American University, MAAUN, Kano, Professor (Dr) Mohammed Israr and Dr Habib Awais Abubakar respectively. The MAAUN President appreciates the efforts of TAFTA Management in ensuring employment security. 28,000 Youths Trained, 16,000 Employed as TAFTA Holds Kano Graduation Ceremony As part of building partnership and…
Muhammad A. Bello, fsdu, fsi, mspsp “Some will hate you, pretend they love you now. Then behind they try to eliminate you. But who Jah bless, no one curse. Thank God. We’re past the worse. Hypocrites and parasites. Will come up and take a bite. And if your night should turn to day. A lot of people would run away. And who the cap fit. Let them wear it. Who the cap fit. Let them wear it.” (Bob Marley in his song: Who The Cap Fit, 1976) This Marleyan insight is deeply rooted in the Quranic tradition, which identifies the…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has donated ₦50 million to the family of late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who was killed during a Boko Haram attack in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area, on February 16, 2026. The governor made the donation during the funeral service held in Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as part of ongoing efforts to support families of military personnel who died in active service. Represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier General Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (Rtd), Governor Zulum said the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to the welfare of…
A new political support group, the Tinubu-Uba Grassroots Women Movement (Continuity 2027), has been officially launched in Kaduna State, with a focus on strengthening women’s participation in grassroots politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement was inaugurated by its Founder and Director General,member representing Lere constituency,Kaduna house of Assembly, Hon. Munira Tanimu, who described the initiative as a strategic platform to mobilize and empower women across the state in support of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Boss Mustapha Hails Tinubu’s Landslide Victory in APC Presidential Primaries According to her, the movement aims to build a strong and…
What was once dismissed as a minor rural nuisance is now drawing international research attention, as scientists and innovators deploy advanced technologies to combat egg theft across farming communities. From Summit University Offa and Federal University of Technology Minna to global research hubs such as the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics and Beyond Vision, efforts are underway to transform how this persistent challenge is addressed. Researchers say egg theft, once considered isolated, has evolved into a more complex and widespread issue, requiring smarter and more proactive solutions. The growing concern has prompted collaboration across continents, supported by initiatives…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Maimuna Isa Umaru. During the visit to the Rano Emirate Palace, the governor described the news of her passing as shocking and painful, noting that the deceased lived an exemplary life as a caring mother and respected figure in the community. “On behalf of myself, my family, the government, and the people of Kano State, we extend our condolences to you and the entire Rano Emirate and pray that Almighty Allah forgives her shortcomings and grants…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday felicitations to Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, commending his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and industrial development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Dangote as a visionary entrepreneur whose investments have transformed key sectors of the economy and strengthened Nigeria’s position as a hub for large-scale production. Tinubu highlighted the impact of the Dangote Group’s multi-billion-dollar investments, including the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, as well as cement manufacturing operations across Africa, noting that they have significantly boosted industrial capacity…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national values, civic education, and identity building, while calling for deeper collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a courtesy visit by NAWOJ leadership, describing the engagement as both timely and strategic for national development and democratic consolidation. IWD 2026: NAWOJ Kano Calls for Women Empowerment, Equality Issa-Onilu emphasised that effective nation-building depends on sustained partnerships between institutions responsible for public communication and citizen engagement. He noted that NOA, which evolved…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention through strategic partnerships and nationwide sensitisation efforts. The Director-General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during a meeting with the She Writes Woman Mental Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation focused on mental health advocacy. The delegation was led by its founder, Hauwa Ojeifo. Represented by the Director of Health and Social Care, Femi Ayoola, the NOA boss stressed the urgent need to address the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, noting that such issues are often misunderstood or neglected…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over a surge in sexual violence against minors and worsening human rights conditions across the country, following the release of its first-quarter 2026 dashboard. Presenting the report in Abuja, the Commission disclosed that at least nine cases of sexual assault involving minors were recorded in Niger State between January and March 2026. The data revealed disturbing patterns of abuse, with victims as young as three years old and perpetrators ranging from teenagers to men in their fifties. Kano NHRC Resolves Over 2,200 Complaints Amid Rising Child Abuse Cases In one…
The House of Representatives has announced the death of one of its members, Rep. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, describing his passing as a profound loss to the legislature and the nation. Rep. Hassan, who represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, died on Friday evening, April 10, 2026, in Abuja after a period of illness. He was 66 years old. Until his death, he served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was elected into the National Assembly in 2023 under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party. In a statement issued on Saturday by…
Sani Dutsinma The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Bulus Yohanna, has called on the Federal Government and the Kebbi State Government to take swift and decisive measures to restore security, protect lives, and ensure the safe return of displaced persons following a deadly attack in the state. The bishop made the appeal during a press briefing held at Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Yelwa-Yauri, in response to the recent violence in Shanga Local Government Area. Represented by the Diocesan Director of Social Communications, Mathew Kabirat, Bishop Yohanna expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, noting that displaced persons estimated at…
The Indonesia government has pledged to protect intending pilgrims from rising Hajj costs in 2026, despite mounting global economic pressures driven by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, disclosed that crude oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel, largely due to tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta, the minister outlined key factors driving up costs, including higher aviation fuel prices, increased war risk insurance premiums, and currency depreciation. He warned that airlines may be forced to reroute flights to avoid conflict zones,…