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The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a cine-camera drone during clearance operations along the Kano-Kaduna and Kano-Katsina border areas. The command said the arrest followed credible intelligence on September 14, 2026, when operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Squad apprehended 35-year-old Habibu Bello of Kunkumi Town, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the police, Bello is suspected to be a member of a criminal syndicate involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and cattle rustling across Kano, Katsina and Kaduna States. The command said investigation into the suspect’s activities led to the arrest…

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The commitment was made when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions focused on a broad range of issues, including developments in West Africa, Nigeria’s forthcoming general elections, migration and mobility, security, multilateral cooperation and sustainable development. The two diplomats also discussed preparations for upcoming high-level engagements between Nigeria and the European Union.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said major ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja are expected to be completed and handed over by January 2027. Wike gave the assurance on Monday, September 21, 2026, after inspecting several ongoing road and bridge projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The projects inspected included the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX), the Southern Parkway in Gaduwa and the road linking the Nile University axis to Ring Road 3. At the ISEX project, being executed by CGC Nigeria Limited, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, saying the contractor…

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has commenced a three-day Train-the-Trainer Workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of regulatory professionals involved in the inspection and oversight of medical applications of ionising radiation. The workshop, which is holding from September 21 to 23, 2026, focuses on key areas of medical radiation practice, including Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Cyclotron practice and Radiotherapy. Representing the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the NNRA, Dr Yau Usman Idris, at the opening ceremony, the General Manager of the Radiological Safety Department, Mr Farouq Ingawa, underscored the importance of continuous professional development in…

Five academic staff of the Faculty of Dentistry, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have completed a diploma programme in preparation for Masters and Fellowship studies in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology. The staff received their diploma certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the weekend at the Department of Computer Engineering, ABU, Zaria. The ceremony was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Adamu Ahmed. The diploma programme is a prerequisite for the five academics to commence Masters and Fellowship programmes in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology at the Global University of Medical Sciences (GUMS), Jamaica. Recently, GUMS awarded the…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for increased investment in Africa to accelerate industrialisation, strengthen regional value chains and promote sustainable economic development across the continent. He made the call during the Global Africa Business Initiative, GABI, high-level event, “Unstoppable Africa 2026: Powering Business, Scaling Economies, Shaping the Future,” held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event also featured the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and brought together Heads of State and Government, business leaders, investors and innovators to discuss Africa’s economic prospects. In his keynote address, Mr. Youssouf…

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, is exploring a strategic academic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). The proposed collaboration is expected to focus on research, innovation, postgraduate education, student mobility, capacity building and international knowledge exchange. This followed a visit by a delegation from KFUPM to MAAUN in Kano, as part of discussions towards a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. The KFUPM delegation, led by Dr. Abdulhakam Abdullahi and Dr. Abdussalam Maidaula, was received by MAAUN’s Acting President, Professor Ibrahim Alhaji Lawal, alongside senior university officials. Welcoming…

Nigeria’s Falconets have been knocked out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Colombia scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a 1-0 victory in Sunday’s quarter-final. Valerin Loboa scored in the 92nd minute, converting a rebound after her first effort was saved by Falconets goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma. The Falconets had dominated possession in the early stages and created several chances through Favour Nkwocha, Kafayat Mafisere, Janet Akekoromowei and Onyedikachi Ekezie. Colombia’s goalkeeper, Luisa Agudelo, however, kept her side in the game with several important saves. She produced one of the best moments of the match when she tipped…

Africa Gas Transport Company Limited, AfricaGTC, and Dutch clean-energy company, Energy Ventures B.V., are set to pilot a project aimed at converting Nigeria’s flared gas into useful energy and economic value. The initiative, with Afrinvest Capital serving as financial adviser to Energy Ventures, will involve the deployment of the FlareOut® solution at the Agbada-2 site near Port Harcourt, Rivers State. AfricaGTC, the Nigerian subsidiary of Energy Ventures, was established to develop the FlareOut® project in Nigeria and facilitate local partnerships for its implementation. The company said the pilot project would capture, process and utilise associated gas that would otherwise be…

The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has expressed grief over the death of a former Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar-Mata. In a condolence statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman A. Dederi, Matawalle described the death of the 70-year-old former Executive Secretary as a loss to his family, the Board and the wider community. Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar-Mata reportedly died on Sunday after a brief illness. He is survived by three wives and fifteen children. Matawalle, on behalf of the management, members and entire staff of the…

Five members of the Mallam Aminu Kano Ideology Revival Organisation have declared a vote of no confidence in the organisation’s Chairman, Alhaji Bakari Bako Tudun Nufawa, citing concerns over the management and administration of the organisation. In a statement dated September 14, 2026, and signed by Umar Alhaji Alhassan, Kabiru Fagge, Garba Afarantis, Tijjani Hojo and H. Hanne Kofar Naisa on behalf of the concerned members, the group alleged a lack of transparency and accountability in the management of the organisation’s affairs and resources. The members also alleged inadequate consultation, marginalisation and exclusion from organisational activities and decision-making processes, poor…

The Nigerian Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, NAPHER-SD, has re-elected Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju as its National President for a second term. The election was conducted during the association’s 54th Annual Conference and Elective General Meeting held at the Centre for Excellence, Bayero University Kano, BUK. Also re-elected are the immediate past Secretary-General of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Dr Sanusi Muhammad, as First Vice President; Mr Godspower Odedede, Second Vice President; and Mr Igba Emmanuel as Secretary. Other members of the new executive include Dr Sylvester Ikuojemoye, Assistant Secretary; Dr Joy Maiyaki, Financial Secretary; Professor…

Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, is expected to lead other top government officials on Monday in inspecting facilities ahead of the 45th edition of the Annual Public Service Games scheduled to take place in Kano from October 6th to 16th, 2026. More than 8,000 participants from 80 federal government agencies across the country and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to converge on Kano for the championship. Kano State Government secured the hosting rights for the games as part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to strengthening the cordial relationship between…

The Executive Director of Fridabs SolaceBase Communications Limited and Publisher of SolaceBase Online Newspaper, Comrade Abdullateef Abubakar Jos, has urged journalists to prioritise verification and accuracy in reporting ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jos gave the advice while presenting a paper titled, “Fake News, Misinformation in Electioneering and Digital Tools to Fact-Check Pictures, Videos and Information,” at the 2026 Kaduna Retreat of the Kano Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. The retreat, held in Kaduna under the theme, “2027 General Elections: Navigating Legal, Security and Ethical Challenges in the Media,” brought together journalists and other stakeholders…

A socio-political group, Nigeria Forward, has urged political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to respect the informal power-rotation arrangement between the North and South by allowing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete an eight-year tenure. The group made the call during its formal unveiling in Abuja, where it said the principle of power rotation had helped promote national unity and political balance since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. Co-Convener of Nigeria Forward and Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said returning the presidency to the North after only one term could undermine the…

Hukumar da ke Shirya Aikin Hajji ta Kasa a Najeriya (NAHCON) ta bayyana cewa an ja hankalinta kan wani rahoto da gidan jaridar THISDAY ya wallafa mai taken” 2027 HAJJ: Masu shirya Aikin Hajji Masu Zaman Kansu Sun Bukaci bayani kan Karkatar da Kujerun Aikin Hajji 5,000,” baya ga wasu labarai da ke zama na karya da wasu tsirarun masu lasisin shirya aikin Hajji suke yadawa a dangane da kujerun aikin Hajjin na 2027. A cewar martanin ko sanarwar da Hukumar ta NAHCON ta fitar dauke da sa hannun Shafii Sani Mohammed babban jami’i mai kula da harkokin yada labarai…

The Kano State Government has distributed over 700 fire extinguishers and sporting equipment to colleges under the Science and Technical Schools Board, STSB. The initiative is aimed at enhancing fire safety, promoting sports development and improving the learning environment across the institutions. The exercise was organised by the STSB in collaboration with the Kano State Fire Service. As part of the exercise, the State Fire Service conducted fire safety technology training for principals, heads of departments and selected staff of the STSB Secretariat. The training equipped participants with knowledge and practical skills in fire prevention, safety measures and emergency response.…

Ibrahim Suleiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has commissioned four development projects in Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State. The projects include a 110 KVA solar power installation at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Congo Campus, the Zaria Education Development Association International Conference Centre, a Modern Skills Acquisition Centre and an office complex for the National Directorate of Employment, NDE. Speaking during the commissioning, Dr Abbas Tajudeen said the projects were designed to provide reliable electricity for essential services, create a befitting venue for learning and public discourse, and provide opportunities for skills acquisition and…

The Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has congratulated Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on the Governor’s recognition for his support to journalism. The commendation was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Chapel’s Congress held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, and signed by the Chapel Chairman, Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, and Assistant Secretary, Sunusi A. Kofar Na’isa. The Congress resolved to strengthen professional journalism, improve members’ welfare, promote financial sustainability and enhance unity…

The Chairman of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, and Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, says establishing the institution in a rural community was a deliberate decision aimed at reducing rural-to-urban migration and expanding access to quality higher education. Senator Kawu Sumaila stated this at the combined convocation ceremony of the university for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 academic sessions, where 1,104 students graduated. He explained that the decision to establish the university in Sumaila Local Government Area was driven by the need to provide young people in rural communities with access to quality education and opportunities without compelling them to…