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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned recent bandit attacks reported in four Local Government Areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking necessary measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property. The Governor’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano. The affected communities include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwarzo. Governor Yusuf described the attacks as deeply disturbing and unacceptable, while expressing sympathy with the victims and…

Ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced its decision to discontinue operations in Nigeria after 12 years of providing transportation services in the country. The company said its Nigerian operations would cease on September 2, 2026, as part of a broader review of its business priorities and investment strategy. According to Uber, the decision is aimed at refocusing its investments on markets where it can create earning opportunities for drivers at scale while providing seamless transportation services for riders. Uber commenced operations in Nigeria in 2014, beginning in Lagos before expanding its services to other major cities across the country. The company’s…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has warned individuals and criminal networks involved in wildlife trafficking that it will continue to deploy intelligence, inter-agency collaboration and international mechanisms to disrupt the illegal trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during his visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. Adeniyi commended officers of the command for their professionalism, courage and commitment to protecting endangered species following the interception of 48 endangered animals and birds along the Daura-Kano axis on Tuesday, August 25. He said the seizure demonstrated the commitment of the NCS to fulfilling Nigeria’s obligations under international conventions aimed at protecting endangered…

The Chairman of Best Choice Specialist Hospital, Kano, Auwal Lawal Muhammad (Dan Malikin Garo), has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the people of Kano State and Muslims across the world on the occasion of the Maulud celebration commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement personally signed by him, Muhammad commended Governor Yusuf for his efforts to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Kano State. He said the governor’s emphasis on religious and other developmental initiatives would help reduce divisions, promote mutual understanding and strengthen peaceful coexistence across the state. Muhammad urged Muslims to use…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to strengthen local government administration, promote fiscal autonomy and ensure that increased resources translate into meaningful development at the grassroots. The commitment was made when a delegation of RMAFC Federal Commissioners, led by Hon. Aliyu Abdulkadir, Federal Commissioner representing Nasarawa State and Chairman of the Commission’s State and Local Government Monitoring Committee, paid a courtesy visit to ALGON National President, Hon. (Engr.) Bello Lawal, at the Association’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the RMAFC Chairman,…

The Federal Government has handed over 129 completed housing units to beneficiaries at the Nasarawa Technology Village, Karu, Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, who handed over the keys to the beneficiaries, said the development demonstrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to making homeownership more accessible to Nigerians. “The Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu places housing at the heart of improving the lives of Nigerians. Today, we are handing over keys to 129…

The Federal Government has launched the “Hire from Nigeria” Campaign, an initiative designed to position Nigeria as a preferred global destination for skilled talent and digitally delivered services while enabling Nigerians to work for international employers without leaving the country. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the initiative would place Nigeria’s human capital at the centre of the country’s engagement with the global economy. Idris said the global economy was increasingly creating opportunities for knowledge, skills, creativity and professional services to cross international borders without the movement of physical…

Nafisa Murtala Ahmed The Jigawa State Government and the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) are set to expand collaboration on agricultural transformation, food security and economic empowerment for women, youth and persons with disabilities under the WOFAN-ICON2 Project. The commitment was made during a joint media interaction involving the Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, and WOFAN Founder and Global Advocate, Hajiya Dr Salamatu Garba, on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday. The engagement brought together journalists covering agriculture and development issues as well as members of the WOFAN Media…

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Dr Muhammad Sanusi II, has backed the use of mosques and other religious and community institutions as alternative learning centres to address the growing challenge of out-of-school children, particularly in northern Nigeria. The Emir made the position known when he received an advocacy team led by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Education on Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, Dr Balarabe Shehu Kakale, during a sensitisation visit to the Kano Emir’s Palace. Dr Sanusi questioned what would become of children removed from Tsangaya schools if adequate alternative learning opportunities were not provided. He warned…

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has approved the appointment of Prof. Yakubu Obadaki Yusuf as the pioneer Director of the university’s newly established Directorate of Environmental Management. Prof. Obadaki, a former GENS Coordinator and lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, will serve for an initial term of two years, effective from August 31, 2026. His appointment followed the approval by the University Governing Council for the establishment of the Directorate, which is aimed at strengthening environmental governance and management across the institution. As pioneer Director, Prof. Obadaki is expected to lay a…

Ado Salisu Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, MON, has pledged N1.8 million in personal cash rewards for the top three teams at the ongoing Milo U-13 Soccer Tournament in Kano State. The final of the championship is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Ahmed Musa Sports Area in Kano. Musa, who is also a Milo Ambassador, announced that he would personally reward the winners with N1 million, while the runners-up will receive N500,000 and the third-place team N300,000. The tournament’s sponsor, Nestlé Milo, had earlier earmarked N500,000 for the winners, N300,000 for the runners-up and N200,000 for…

Ado Salisu Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Athletics and Other Sports Initiative, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has warned against what he described as attempts by certain “cliques” to take over the administration of Nigerian football. Gara-Gombe, a former Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, raised the concern while speaking with newsmen in Lagos, alleging that individuals who contributed to the problems confronting Nigerian football were regrouping under the guise of reforming the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He said some individuals were currently in Zurich, Switzerland, allegedly briefing FIFA on the circumstances surrounding the voluntary resignation…

Sani Kamaluddeen Shawai was born on 13 March 1978 in Dawakin Tofa, Kano State, Nigeria. Raised in Sabon Gari, Dawaki, he developed an early passion for storytelling, communication and community service—values that have continued to define his career in journalism, broadcasting and public relations. Academic and Professional Development Sani began his education at Dawakin Tofa Special Primary School in 1989 and later attended Unity College, Karaye, through an exchange programme. He completed his secondary education at Science Secondary School, Dawakin Kudu, in 1995 before proceeding to Kano State College of Arts and Science Studies, where he obtained his IJMB in…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, has charged Special Assistants on New Media under the Argungu Emirate to strengthen collaboration and teamwork in promoting the policies and programmes of Governor Nasir Idris’ administration. The Commissioner gave the charge while addressing the Special Assistants on New Media at the Argungu Local Government Secretariat in Kebbi State. Yakubu BK stressed the need for unity, dedication and coordinated efforts to achieve greater results in communicating the achievements of the administration to the people. He said stronger collaboration among the New Media aides would further enhance…

The Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo (AAG) Foundation has called for urgent and coordinated action by government, health authorities, communities and other stakeholders to contain diphtheria and prevent avoidable illnesses and deaths. The Foundation made the call in a statement signed by its Director, Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, in Kano. It stressed that the fight against diphtheria should not be left to government and healthcare workers alone, saying parents, traditional and religious leaders, schools, civil society organisations, the media, development partners and community members all have important roles to play. The Foundation described diphtheria as a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village in Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of attempted culpable homicide and robbery. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, the incident occurred when a commercial motorcycle rider, Bello Umar of Wasagu Village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, was found with a serious head injury at Tungar Dariya Bush, near Makera Village in Shanga Local Government Area. The victim was rushed…

Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has established 10 digital literacy centres across the state to improve learning outcomes among more than 1,000 learners. The centres are designed to equip children with basic computer appreciation and robotics skills and prepare them for the growing use of technology in education and examinations. UNICEF Education Specialist, Bauchi Field Office, Abdulrahman Ado, disclosed this while speaking on the initiative in Gombe. Ado said the programme was developed under the “Catch Them Young” approach to engage children during school holidays and…

Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has urged the media to use its watchdog role to advocate for adequate, equitable and result-oriented public financing for children in Bauchi, Gombe and Plateau States. UNICEF said sustained investment in education, healthcare, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, social protection and child protection is critical to improving children’s lives and securing Nigeria’s future. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafiq, made the call during a one-day media dialogue on Public Financing for Children held in Bauchi. Rafiq, who was represented by UNICEF Education Specialist, Abdulrahman Ado, said…

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has called on the people of the state to promote peace, unity and tolerance as they commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Speaker made the call in a Maulud message contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, on Tuesday. Rt. Hon. Falgore described the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a complete embodiment of mercy to humanity, saying his life remains an example of humility, compassion and exemplary moral conduct. He urged the Muslim faithful to…

Ibrahim Suleiman The National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, NIPHID, Zaria, has commenced a five-week training programme for 55 Local Government Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Supervisors. The Director-General of the Institute, Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, disclosed this at the opening of the Batch 83 training course held at the Institute in Zaria. Dr. Dalhatu said the capacity-building programme was critical to strengthening Nigeria’s response to tuberculosis, leprosy and Buruli ulcer, particularly at the grassroots level. He explained that the training was designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively coordinate control activities…