Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya amince da hade Ma’aikatar Ilimi Mai Zurfi da Ma’aikatar Ilimi a matsayin wani muhimmin mataki na karfafa hadin kai wajen gudanarwa da kuma hanzarta gyare-gyare a bangaren ilimi na Jihar Kano. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun gwamnan, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, ya sanya wa hannu a ranar Lahadi. Bayan wannan sake fasalin, sabon tsarin zai ci gaba da aiki a karkashin sunan Ma’aikatar Ilimi, inda za a kafa wani sashe na musamman Ilimi Mai Zurfi a cikin ma’aikatar domin kula da harkokin manyan makarantu. Sabon…
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Musa Abdullahi Sufi Abuja, Nigeria In a continent where access to quality higher education remains one of the most pressing development challenges, the story of Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo stands out as an extraordinary example of youthful vision, institutional courage, and educational transformation. At just 28 years old, Gwarzo took a step that few academics anywhere in the world attempt in a lifetime—he established a university. More remarkably, within roughly a decade he expanded that vision into a network of four international universities, creating a growing ecosystem of learning designed not only for Africa but for the global academic community. Today,…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, alongside relevant anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the reported ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a formal letter, SERAP emphasized that findings from such an investigation should be made public, and requested that the measures be implemented within seven days of the receipt or publication of the letter. NNPC Reduces Petrol Price as Dangote Refinery Adjusts Rate Failure…
Yahaya Sarki Ramadan remains the most sacred and spiritually uplifting month in the Islamic calendar. As the ninth month of Islam, it is a period of fasting, devotion, self-discipline, sacrifice, charity, and compassion. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and worldly indulgences in obedience to Allah, while drawing closer to Him through prayer, reflection, and good deeds. It is also the blessed month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed, and within it lies Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Majesty, which is better than a thousand months. Beyond fasting, Ramadan is a season of mercy and humanitarian…
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed allegations of inadequate distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a “stage-managed drama” allegedly orchestrated by political opponents. The video showed a man, Abduljalal Usman, claiming he received only one mudu (plate) of rice and one mudu of maize as his share of palliatives distributed to staff of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority. The state government, however, said the claim was false and misleading. Kebbi Flags Off Distribution of Farming Inputs, Ramadan Palliatives In a statement released on Sunday, the Special Adviser…
Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency have arrested a suspected burglar and recovered a locally made firearm during an operation in Ikorodu Area of the state. The arrest was carried out by officers attached to the Imota Command following reports of suspicious movements around the Imota area. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the agency on its social media platform. According to the statement, the operation was conducted in the early hours of Friday, March 13, after residents raised concerns about suspicious activities around the Araromi area. The operatives subsequently apprehended a 25-year-old suspect…
The Plateau State Government has alerted residents of Kanam Local Government Area to a military operation against bandits in the Garga axis following a security incident on Friday. The Kanam Development Association of Plateau State had on Saturday raised the alarm over the attack on security personnel, including local vigilantes, by bandits in the council area. According to the group, the security agents, who were part of a patrol team, were ambushed in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area on Friday. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred around 4 pm when a combined team of military personnel…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday hosted members of the Muslim community across the three senatorial zones of the state for the 2026 Iftar in a display of “communal solidarity, inclusivity and long-lasting unity”. The gathering held at the Government House, otherwise known as the “Light House” on Saturday, also enabled the governor to break the daily fasting with the Muslim leaders as they observe the Holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan and Lent: A Shared Lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on Faith and Unity Soludo addressed his guests, expressing his profound gratitude to the Muslim community in…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed Bako Gorgore, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to Zagazola, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Gorgore, also known as Abou Mustapha, was killed during an encounter with troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno state. His death was reportedly confirmed through multiple intelligence channels after security operatives intercepted internal communications among ISWAP fighters acknowledging the development. Gorgore, believed to be about 60 years old, was regarded as one of the longest-serving figures within the insurgent group. Over the years, he held several key…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and around the world. Mother’s Day is celebrated in March in honour of mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In a message released to mark the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration, the First Lady described mothers as the silent architects of the nation’s future and the enduring heartbeat of every home. Lost for 10 Years: Musa Reunited with Parents in Kano “Today, I honour and celebrate every mother across Nigeria. Your love, care and sacrifices do not go…