Dr. Sadiya Muhammad has formally assumed duty as the Acting Director of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Department following the statutory retirement of Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu Kwalam. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the headquarters of the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency in Dutse, in a smooth and dignified transition process marked by a send-forth event in honour of the outgoing director. The event attracted senior health officials, including the Deputy PHC Director, Alhaji Muhammad Abdullahi Bulangu, programme managers, and other top personnel within the agency. In his valedictory remarks, Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA and the Nigeria Customs Service NCS have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing inter-agency collaboration to tackle drug trafficking and transnational organised crime across Nigeria’s borders. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where a joint communiqué was signed by NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Buba Marwa, and the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Both agencies acknowledged the growing sophistication of organised criminal networks, stressing that a coordinated institutional response is essential to effectively curb illicit drug trafficking and…
Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami, ɗan takarar gwamna a jam’iyyar APC a jihar Gombe, ya sha alwashin kalubalantar fitowar Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar gwamna ta hanyar yarjejeniya. Gwamnan jihar, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, ne ya sanar da Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar jam’iyyar a ƙarshen mako, matakin da ya haifar da ce-ce-ku-ce, inda wasu ɓangarori suka ce ba a tuntube su ba kafin yanke hukuncin. Da yake martani a wata hira da BBC Hausa, Pantami ya soki yadda aka gudanar da tsarin zaɓen, yana mai cewa an karya tanade-tanaden dokar zaɓe ta 2026. Ya kuma tuna da wani taro…
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the killing of five people by suspected political thugs in Kano, describing the incident as a serious escalation of violence. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation condemned the attack, which occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and warned that it reflects a growing pattern of political thuggery in the state. Amnesty International said it had obtained viral videos showing armed mobs chasing fleeing individuals, who were later killed. The group noted that some of the attackers were seen wearing clothing associated with the ruling party while chanting violent…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has completed the payment of all outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise who initially paid a higher fare. Director General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, confirming that the refunds covering about five batches of pilgrims have been successfully disbursed. He explained that the initial Hajj fare was set at ₦8,500,000 but was later reviewed downward to ₦7,696,813, resulting in a balance that has now been refunded to affected pilgrims. Matawalle advised any intending pilgrim yet to receive the refund to check with…
Gwamnan jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf ya bada umarnin karɓe motocin aiki kirar Hilux guda biyu da ya baiwa ƙungiyar Kwankwasiyya Scholars Assembly (KSA) Da ya ke zantawa da DAILY NIGERIAN HAUSA, shugaban kungiyar, Dr. Mansur Hassan ya ce gwamnan ya basu kyautar motocin ne a ranar 22 ga watan Disambar 2025 bayan an rantsar da shi a matsayin sabon shugaban ƙungiyar. A cewar sa, an samu wannan ci gaba ne bayan an raba gari tsakanin Gwamnan da tsohon mai gidan sa, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. Hassan ya ce yana tsaka da aiki kawai sai ya ji waya daga hukumar karɓar…
As part of efforts to promote awareness of data protection and privacy among young Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has engaged corps members at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Abuja. The sensitisation visit, led by a Research and Development officer of the Commission, Princewill Odinaka, focused on educating participants about the growing importance of safeguarding personal data in an increasingly digital world. Speaking during the session, Odinaka stressed the need for corps members to be cautious about how they share personal information, particularly with the widespread use of the internet and emerging technologies. He urged…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to invest in Abuja’s agriculture and real estate sectors, highlighting vast opportunities and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence. Wike made the appeal during a meeting with envoys of EU member states at the EU House in Abuja, where he presented the FCT as a rapidly transforming, business-friendly capital with strong revenue growth and improving security. According to the minister, the FCT has about 274,000 hectares of arable land, particularly across the area councils, making it a viable destination for large-scale agricultural…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified advocacy for inclusive governance in Kano State, engaging the state government on proposed amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Law while recognising the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Sani Abdullahi, for her contributions to vulnerable groups. The V-PeSDI Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, led the advocacy delegation during a visit to the ministry. Other members of the team included Malam Salisu Yusuf, Hafsat Adamu Idris, and Amatulmannan Mikaeel Ishaq. During the meeting, the group highlighted the need to review key provisions of the Kano…
Lamara Garba In Kano’s evolving political story, certain moments carry a quiet weight that goes beyond ceremony and routine. They do not announce themselves with noise, yet their meaning settles deeply in the public consciousness. The public acknowledgment of Muhammadu Sanusi II by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs is one of such moments. It reflects a shift not only in posture but in perspective, where history, humility, and leadership meet to redefine the direction of a people. For a state like Kano, where tradition and politics are inseparable threads…