Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa A defining political moment unfolded in Lagos as loyalists of NNPP founder, Boniface Aniebonam, converged at his Apapa office in celebration of a decisive court victory that has reshaped the party’s leadership structure. The ruling of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, which directed INEC to recognise the Agbo Major led National Working Committee, effectively nullified the claims of the faction aligned with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement, setting the stage for what many now regard as a turning point in the NNPP’s internal power dynamics. Kwankwasiyya Applauds NNPP’s Strategic Appointments in…
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The African Union has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nicholas Haysom, describing him as a distinguished diplomat and a committed advocate for peace. In a statement released on Thursday, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, paid glowing tribute to the late diplomat, highlighting his decades of service to international peace and diplomacy. Kano Mourns the Loss of REMASAB Boss, Ahmadu Haruna Zago Youssouf said Haysom was “not only a distinguished diplomat, but a trusted partner and a dear friend,” noting that his career was marked by a steadfast commitment to justice, dialogue, and human…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a suspect and recovered 510 blocks of cannabis sativa in a major seizure ahead of Eid-al-Fitr celebrations. The NDLEA State Commander, D.Y. Lawal, announced the seizure in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari on Thursday. “On March 10, 2026, operatives of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command arrested Mr. Sani Musa, 34, of Bebeji Local Government Area following an intelligence-led operation, during which officers recovered 510 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa,” the statement said. According to the statement, the suspect claimed that the consignment…
The Kano State Government KNSG has intensified efforts to address urban congestion and improve commercial infrastructure with plans to establish a modern market in Dangwauro. The initiative, driven by the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf, took a significant step forward following a high-level stakeholder engagement with key market leaders in the state. Leading the consultation, the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Mohammed Umar, met with representatives of Yankaba Market (Vegetable Market) and Na’ibawa Yan Lemo (Fruit Market) to discuss the proposed development. The meeting focused on gathering input from traders and stakeholders to ensure the planned market meets…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has successfully concluded its Ramadan Bread Distribution initiative, bringing relief and hope to vulnerable communities across Kano State. The initiative, which ran throughout Ramadan 2026, provided daily bread support for Iftar to disadvantaged groups, including residents of Kwalli VVF Centre, inmates at the Remand Home, communities in Goron Dutse, and members of the Women’s Organization for Relief and Empowerment (WORE) based at the Emir’s Palace. Beneficiaries described the intervention as timely and impactful, especially amid rising economic hardship and food scarcity. For many households, the bread distribution became a reliable source of…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the crescent moon that will signal the end of Ramadan 1447AH and the start of Shawwal. The appeal was made on behalf of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also serves as Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council. WOFAN Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Dayyab Umar as Communications Consultant According to the statement, Wednesday, March 18, 2026—corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447AH—has been set aside…
Veteran filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has responded to claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is broke. Ayoyinka sparked online reactions after alleging financial hardship despite his long-standing role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, Adenuga dismissed insinuations of neglect and described the narrative as “false and misleading,” while providing details about his relationship with the actor and the structure of their professional engagement. “My first impression when I watched the Papa Ajasco video now trending on the internet,…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has announced the full restoration of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route following a disruption earlier this week. Opeifa disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday, assuring passengers of improved safety and operational standards following the incident on Monday, March 16, 2026. NRC Confirms Train Accident, Passengers Sustain Minor Injuries “Following the incident on Monday, 16th March 2026, normal train operations have been fully restored through the swift intervention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation. “Passengers can now confidently book tickets, as improved safety and operational measures have been…
The Nigeria Football Federation said it has commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo on the issue of eligibility of some players used by that country in a 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco, last November. Nigeria lost the match 4-3 on penalties, but the NFF protested the eligibility of some players in the DR Congo squad, citing perceived fraud in the issuance of passports that qualified a number of players of the Democratic Republic of Congo for the play-off.…
Yushau A. Shuaib The heartbreaking murder of Malam Bashar Sani, a senior administrator at the College of Education, Maru, is yet another grim reminder of the tragedy consuming Northern Nigeria. Despite paying more than ₦25.7 million in ransom—alongside motorcycles, phones, and airtime—to secure the release of his abducted family members over several years, he was eventually killed by the same bandits he had repeatedly appeased. For years, these criminals targeted his household: abducting his two wives, his younger brother, and later kidnapping him, his wife, daughter, and several neighbours. Each time, the family mobilised resources, sold assets, and begged for…