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Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has inducted 51 new Doctors of Pharmacy at its third induction and oath-taking ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session, held at the Mahmud Tukur Theatre, Old Campus. The Oath of Allegiance was administered by the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) through its representative, Professor Olabisi Obisesan, who congratulated the graduands and urged them to uphold professional ethics as they prepare for their compulsory internship at PCN-accredited centres. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Amina Mustapha, described the event as a defining milestone in…

Ado Salisu The gates of the retirement home opened slowly that morning, but what entered was anything but quiet. Led by their president, Mrs. Damilola Igbasan, members of the Muslim Teachers College Old Students Association, Class of ’83 (MUTECO ’83), arrived not with fanfare, but with purpose. Thirteen men and women, bound by shared history and strengthened by compassion, came bearing gifts, warm smiles and something far rarer—remembrance. For the elderly residents, many of whom have learned to measure time in long, silent hours, the visit felt like a sudden burst of light. Food items and essential supplies worth millions…

Ado Salisu Former Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has called on Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Isyaka Rabiu, to channel his financial support towards the development of local football clubs and sports infrastructure in Nigeria rather than offering dollar incentives to Super Eagles players. Gombe made the appeal in a statement posted on his social media platforms, arguing that the huge sums being used to motivate the national team players—whom he described as already wealthy—would have greater impact if invested in grassroots sports development. He said, “At the risk of being attacked…

The Kebbi State Government has rejected allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding the N10 billion intervention for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, describing the claims as misleading and not reflective of the full facts. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, clarified that the amount was not a sponsorship but a short-term loan advanced through the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency to enable intending pilgrims meet the payment deadline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He explained that NAHCON fixed 5 December 2025 as the deadline for…

No fewer than 17 tricycles (Adaidaita Sahu) and two petrol tankers were destroyed on Tuesday night following two separate fire outbreaks at filling stations in Kano State. The incidents were confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, who disclosed that the first fire occurred at AA Ayagi Filling Station in Kanye village along Gwarzo Road, Kabo Local Government Area, at about 8:45 p.m. Breaking: Fuel Tanker Catches Fire At Jigawa Filling Station Abdullahi explained that the Fire Service control room received a distress call at 20:45 hours from one of its personnel, Muhammad…

Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen, widows of fallen heroes and members of the Nigerian Legion. The governor made the pledge while receiving officials of the Nigerian Legion, Kebbi State Chapter, led by its Acting Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Matawalle, at the official emblem launch in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Governor Idris announced a donation of ₦50 million to support members of the Legion, describing the occasion as solemn and significant. He noted that the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of men and…

Ibrahim Ibrahim An agricultural expert with the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Imam Isah Musa, has warned that the recent decline in the prices of staple food commodities, particularly rice and maize could precipitate a long-term food crisis in Nigeria if urgent corrective measures are not implemented. Dr. Musa noted that Nigeria is richly endowed with vast fertile and cultivable land suitable for producing a wide range of food crops for human, livestock and industrial consumption. He explained that rice and maize have become highly strategic crops over the years due to…

Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu The Kano State Government KNSG has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical, responsible and professional digital journalism, describing the media as a vital pillar of democratic governance. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Wednesday while declaring open a two-day retreat for members of the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Dutse, Jigawa State. Establishing the Kano Online Media Chapel: The Pros and Cons The retreat, organised by the Kano Online Media Chapel with the support of the Kano State Government, is themed “Strengthening…

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed 8th February, 2026 as the final deadline for data capturing of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, made the disclosure through Sheikh Tijjani Sani Maihula, a member of the Board of Directors, in compliance with a directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to the Director General, NAHCON has mandated all states to conclude the data capturing of intending pilgrims on or before the stipulated date, stressing that the deadline is final and non-negotiable. Danbappa disclosed this during…

The Kano State Ministry of Education has inaugurated a State Steering Committee on Education Quality Assurance. Inaugurating the committee, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, described the move as a significant milestone that highlights the Kano State Government’s commitment to strengthening coordination, ensuring policy alignment, and promoting strategic planning for education quality assurance across the state. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad, said the establishment of the committee reflects the state’s resolve to build a strong, credible, and responsive education system that meets national standards while addressing…

Residents of Rano Local Government Area have been urged to continue supporting the Kano State Government’s efforts toward the development of the education sector. The call was made by the Chairman of Rano Local Government Council, Malam Muhammad Naziru Ya’u Rano, during an award presentation ceremony for education officers and school staff under the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rano Zone. Malam Muhammad Naziru Ya’u Rano highlighted several measures introduced by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to improve education, including the allocation of a significant portion of the state’s annual budget…

A delegation of senior officials from the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. The delegation paid a courtesy visit on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), during which both parties commended the long-standing partnership between NDLEA and US law enforcement agencies. NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Parcels Bound for UK, Australia Leader of the delegation, Philip Esch, who is the United States…

Wata babbar kotun tarayya da ke zamanta a Ado-Ekiti ta soke zaben fidda gwani na gwamna da jam’iyyar PDP ta gudanar a jihar Ekiti gabanin zaben shekarar 2026. Kotun ta kuma umarci jam’iyyar da ta sake gudanar da sabon zaben fidda gwani bisa bin doka da ka’idojin cikin gida na jam’iyyar. Alkalin kotun, Babs Kuewumi, ne ya yanke hukuncin a ranar Talata a karar mai lamba FHC/AD/CS/29/2025, wadda Funso Ayeni, dan takarar gwamna, ya shigar kan PDP da Hukumar Zabe ta Kasa (INEC). Ayeni ya kalubalanci sahihancin zaben fidda gwanin da ya fitar da Wole Oluyede, yana mai cewa jam’iyyar…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has announced the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, where 24 schoolgirls were abducted before they were later rescued. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, made this known while briefing journalists shortly after a security meeting with principals and heads of schools in Birnin Kebbi. The government gave an assurance that all necessary security measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students and staff. Dr. Bande stated that confidence has been restored among parents and students through counseling and the full deployment of security…

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday sought to calm public fears over the new tax laws, insisting that neither the old regime nor the new one empowers any authority to tax money sitting in Nigerians’ bank accounts. “Whether old tax law or new tax law has nothing to do with your personal bank account, whether you’re a company or you are an individual. Nigeria’s Tax System Gets Major Overhaul with New Unified ID “Don’t forget that tax is a percentage of your profits. So if you have an asset, the asset is not…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1,has presented its first prosecution witness in the trial of Murtala Adebayo, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦19 million land fraud. The case is before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja. The first prosecution witness, Abiodun Gafar Ademolade, a businessman, testified that the defendant fraudulently obtained various sums of money and vehicles from him under the pretence of selling parcels of land in Lagos. Adebayo is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the…

Ƙungiyar Dattawa da shugabannin Jihar Rivers, ta nuna damuwa kan sanarwar neman tsige Gwamna Siminalayi Fubara da mataimakiyarsa, Farfesa Ngozi Ordu. Shugaban riƙon ƙungiyar, Dr. Gabriel Toby, wanda tsohon mataimakin gwamnan jihar ne, ya soki wannan yunkuri a cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a Port Harcourt ranar Asabar. Kamfanin Dillancin Labarai na Najeriya (NAN) ya rawaito cewa ‘yanmajalisar dokokin jihar Rivers sun bayyana shirinsu na tsige Fubara bayan wani taron gaggawa da suka yi ranar Laraba. Mr Toby ya ja hankalin cewa tsigewa wani muhimmin tsari ne a kundin tsarin mulki, bai kamata a yi amfani da shi don…

As part of efforts to deepen international collaboration on data governance and digital trust, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive and trusted digital ecosystem. Inuwa made this known while delivering an address at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop, organised by the United States Department of State, in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s digital transformation drive aligns with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority of Strengthening National Security for Peace and Prosperity, noting that data protection and cybersecurity are critical pillars of national…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that farmers are actively involved in policy decisions aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening national food security. The Manager, Research, Data and Impact Assessment at the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Mr. Eniola Akindele, stated this during the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme (AGROW) Agroecological Zonal Workshop held in Kano. Mr. Akindele said the current administration, through the PFSCU, is working to ensure that agricultural interventions are farmer-driven, market-focused and result-oriented, rather than imposed from the top. According to him, AGROW focuses on key value chains…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB has ordered an immediate investigation into the reported death of a patient, Aishatu Umar, at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. The directive was issued by Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the Executive Secretary of the Board, following public concern over the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the management expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that the investigation would be conducted with transparency and professionalism. According to the statement, the probe will thoroughly examine the…