Former Kano State Governor and Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has vowed to remain in active politics for the rest of his life, saying his mission to promote credible leadership in Nigeria is a lifelong commitment. Shekarau made the declaration during an interactive session with journalists in Kano as part of activities marking his 70th birthday. Sule Ya’u Sule: A Well-Deserved Promotion to Associate Professor “I will remain within the political arena for life to continue to ensure credible leadership in the country. So, the question of leaving politics does not even arise,” He expressed gratitude to God for attaining the…
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The Kano State Basic Traditional Birth Attendants Accreditation and Certification (BATACKANO) Bill 2025 and the Kano State Directorate of Medical Laboratory Services Bill 2025 has scaled second reading. The bills scaled through the stage during plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore KNHA Raises Alarm Over Child Trafficking, Calls for Stronger Enforcement The BATACKANO Bill, sponsored by the Speaker and presented by the member representing Dawakin Kudu Constituency Shuaibu Rabi’u, seeks to introduce a 12-month basic training and certification programme for traditional birth attendants across the state. Rabi’u explained that the initiative aims to reduce maternal…
Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed several retail outlets and warehouses in Kano for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices involving the sale of under-measured fabric materials. The Director of Surveillance and Investigations at the Commission, Mrs. Bolade Adeyinka, disclosed this on Wednesday during an enforcement operation carried out in Sharada, Gandun Albasa, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, and other commercial areas within the state. FCCPC Moves to Curb Food Adulteration, Strengthen Consumer Protection Adeyinka explained that the operation followed weeks of discreet market surveillance and verified intelligence, which revealed that several fabric retailers were selling…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest of two young men in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State over a Facebook post allegedly criticizing the council chairman,Hon. Ibrahim Yakubu Addis, for abandoning a road construction project in the area. The two individuals, identified as Murtala Garba Doka and Shamsu Safiyanu Lambu, were reportedly arrested on Monday on the orders of the local government chairman following their online criticism of the uncompleted Lambu–Banki–Yarimawa–Jakata road project, which was said to have been approved by the state government at a cost of ₦240 million. Arresting a Student…
The 6th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS25), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), was held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, from 22nd to 23rd October, 2025 with the theme “Toward a More Inclusive Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)”. The Summit attracted over 1,200 participants including academics, ICT experts, policymakers, civil society actors, media practitioners, social influencers, government officials, youth and tech innovators from across Nigeria and beyond, including a large number of people with disabilities. CITAD Organizes 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit KANSIS On AI Over two days, participants engaged in five plenary sessions,…
Sani Haruna The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kebbi State Command has launched its 2025 Ember Months Campaign, with a strong call on motorists to prioritize safety and adhere strictly to traffic regulations during the busy travel season. The campaign, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving,” was officially flagged off in Birnin Kebbi by the Sector Commander, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, during a press briefing held to mark the commencement of the annual safety exercise. 61 Commanders Redeployed as FRSC Strengthens Operations Zakaria explained that the ember months campaign is an annual initiative aimed at intensifying public enlightenment…
Sani Haruna Agwada Community in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State has appealed to government authorities and development partners to support its efforts in enrolling out-of-school children and improving access to quality education. Concerned by the growing number of school-age children not attending school, youths in the community under the umbrella of the Agwada Youths Multipurpose Cooperative Association have launched a self-help initiative to ensure that every child is enrolled in school and given access to both Western and Islamic education. KNSG Inaugurates Committee to Tackle Out-of-School Children Speaking to newsmen, the Secretary of the Association, Malam Ashiru Hussaini,…
Preparations are underway for the 2nd Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) was inaugurated today in Kano. The event is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 21, 2025. BUK, SNB Commit to Strengthening Investigative Journalism The Society’s President, Prof. Umaru A. Pate, charged the committee to work diligently to ensure a successful and memorable event the first of its kind to be held in Kano. He disclosed that the conference is expected to attract over 400 professional broadcasters and inductees from within and outside the state.…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has been conferred with the prestigious titles of Honorary Fellow and Grand Patron of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) during the opening of the 7th National Transport Conference held in Abuja. The Governor, who also chaired the conference and delivered the keynote address, described the recognition as “both humbling and deeply fulfilling.” Gauta Club Gets 14 New Patrons as Waiya Champions Inclusive Politics He noted that the gathering provided an opportunity to share Kaduna’s success story in transport reform, while also learning and exchanging ideas with other stakeholders committed to…
In a significant development for the biggest public relations gathering in the world, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has accepted to be the Royal Ambassador for the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja, 2026. The respected traditional ruler, who also serves as Coordinating Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with the traditional institution, describing it as a strategic way to highlight Nigeria’s cultural heritage on the world stage. NIPR Kano Chapter Fixes January 31, 2026 for AGM, Elections “Bringing the…
The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has called on youths to reject the narrative that Nigeria is an unconducive environment to live in, advising them to always speak good of the country at every engagement. Dr. Neliaku who gave this advice at a webinar with Youth and Students Work Team of the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), described Nigeria as the best country on earth with special features that help in actualisation of dreams. He said the narrative that our nation is not good enough is being spread by those who have programmed…
The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has appealed to all stakeholders for a joint action to tackle the menace of child and human trafficking in the country. Dr. Neliaku made the call on Monday in Abuja at the public presentation of the book, “Vicious Red Circle”, written by Alex Oriaku, a diplomat. Police Nail Human Trafficking Kingpin, Armed Robbery Suspect The NIPR boss, who was the Book Reviewer said the book challenges every citizen; including policymakers and faith leaders to join forces towards dismantling the “system of silence” that allows human trafficking and other…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended the security agencies for their efforts in combating the incursion of bandits into the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State from neighbouring states. The troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono LGA, led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, contained bandit incursions into the area and protected the communities. A Dream for Kano’s Youth: Senator Barau’s Vision to Transform BUK Stadium into a Hub of Greatness On November 1, in response to a tip-off on the movement of bandits, the troops of 3 Brigade, supported by…
The Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has reiterated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains firmly committed to protecting press freedom and improving the welfare of working journalists in the state. Dawakin-Tofa made this known during a Tea Break Session organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, Kano, where he dismissed allegations of media harassment under the present administration. CITAD Condemns NBC Directive, Warns of Threat to Press Freedom He described Governor Yusuf as “the most media-friendly governor in Nigeria”, citing several awards and recognitions conferred on him for…
The Kano State Government is set to transform payroll administration across its 44 local government areas with the introduction of a new Staff and Payroll Management Software aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the payment of workers’ salaries. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, stated this at the closing ceremony of a four-day capacity-building workshop held in Kano. Kano Governor Suspends Acting HoS Over Salary Fraud Allegations The training brought together key personnel from the State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and the Ministry…
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) came under violent attack during an enforcement operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The operation, led by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and Chairman of the Federal Task Force, was part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to curb the sale and distribution of fake, substandard, and unwholesome products in Nigeria. NAFDAC Steps In as Unsafe Zetol Product Raises Health Fears According to a statement released by the agency, the exercise began peacefully but turned chaotic when a group of…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Nigerian immigration officials of preventing her from travelling abroad after allegedly seizing her passport without any legal justification. The lawmaker raised the alarm in a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday morning, openly confronting the officers and questioning their authority. “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?” she asked during the livestream. According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the incident occurred just days after she marked her second anniversary in office. She claimed it was not the first time she had been harassed by immigration personnel, recalling an earlier encounter where she…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has taken a major step toward strengthening the state’s education system by introducing a bill that seeks to enforce the use of mother tongue, particularly the Hausa language, as a medium of instruction in schools across the state. The proposed legislation, titled Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill,was sponsored by the member representing Takai Constituency, Hon. Musa Ali Kachako. Experts identify Mother tongue as contributor to early child care Presenting the bill during plenary, Hon. Kachako argued that the initiative aligns with global educational standards, noting that many advanced nations…
Abbas Bamalli Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State inaugurated the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households on Monday to curb malnutrition. Radda said the grains would be distributed through a committee established to address the nutrition crisis in the state. He described the gesture as compassion, responsibility and shared determination to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry and no child suffers from malnutrition or neglect. UNICEF Donates 12,948 Cartons of RUTF to Tackle Malnutrition in Kano “We’re all aware that the current economic hardship has placed many families under great pressure, with rising food…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued six kidnapped victims unhurt following a successful operation in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar on Sunday. According to the statement, on November 2, 2025, a group of about twelve armed bandits invaded Ukuhu, Tungar Wazga, and Unguwar Chiroma villages in Danko-Wasagu LGA, abducting ten residents during the attack. Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Danko, swiftly mobilized…