The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under its ICON2 project initiative, has inaugurated three new marketing hubs comprising 15 shops and also distributed 5,000 bags of processed rice. The processed rice was part of the rice produced by the farmers with the input support and processed by the women group processors, then off- taken from the processors for onward support to over 25,000 women agro-processors in Zaria and Ikara axis of Kaduna state as part of efforts to strengthen women-led businesses and support vulnerable groups. WOFAN Engages Stakeholders on SIBLING Project Implementation The initiative, launched on Saturday in Sabon Gari,…
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The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled its first Cooperative Society and inaugurated eminent personalities as trustees, marking a significant step toward strengthening members’ welfare and financial stability. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday at the Press Centre in Kano, also featured the launch of the Chapel’s maiden Ramadan food distribution programme for its members. WOFAN Distributes Multipurpose Cooperative Grants To PWDs Those inaugurated as trustees include Associate Professor Sule Ya’u Sule, spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Mai Mota. Speaking…
Panic gripped Singa Market in Kano as another fire outbreak engulfed shops at Gidan Gilas, popularly called “Gidan Mai,” destroying goods worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a provision shop in flames, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Traders and residents rushed to salvage goods and prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining structures, but the intensity of the blaze made containment difficult. Locally Approved Nestlé Baby Formulas Are Safe-NAFDAC Reassures Parents According to onlookers, the fire was rapidly spreading to nearby buildings, creating panic among traders and shoppers in the busy market area. As of this…
The 61st Argungu International Fishing Festival officially began on Saturday at Mata Fada in Argungu town, Kebbi State, with the festival’s largest catch weighing 59 kilograms. The Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed the record in a statement on Saturday afternoon, highlighting the impressive scale of this year’s competition. “61st Argungu fishing festival, biggest fish caught 59Kg,” Dare said. How Argungu Fishing Festival Promoted Peace After Civil War- Emir Mera The festival, which draws thousands of fishermen, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond, saw excitement reach a peak as large numbers of the…
The Kwankwaso/Obi support group has slammed the proposed bill presented by some US legislators, describing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s political career. In a statement issued on Saturday, by the leader of the group Abba Sadauki Gwale insisted that the move to impose a visa ban on Kwankwaso is politically motivated, aimed at silting the political landscape and stopping Kwankwaso’s growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Peter Obi, IPOB and the Burden of National Trust According to the group, the US legislators’…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State. The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state. Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue. He commended the Kano State Government…
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim I thought the Kano State Government would be the first to rise in defense of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the reported move in the US Congress seeking to seize his assets and restrict his entry into the country. All the arguments being advanced to justify such a review appear to revolve around his decision, during his tenure as governor, to strengthen the implementation of Islamic Sharia law in Kano State — a policy that many residents openly supported and still identify with as part of the state’s moral and legal framework. If a policy was enacted…
Lamara Garba Azare, Some men pass through power, while others redefine it. Murtala Ramat Mohammed belonged to that rare breed who carried authority lightly and carried conscience heavily. He was a comrade in uniform, a patriot in spirit, a true son of Africa whose love for this nation was not performed for applause but proven through action. He rose to lead the most populous Black nation on earth, yet power never altered his posture or polluted his character. He remained simple in conduct, measured in speech and humble in lifestyle. He never allowed the office to swallow the man. While…
The Africa Group of the Political Tolerance and Truth Coalition (PTTC), USA, strongly condemns the recent attempts to malign Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The allegations circulating against him are baseless and do not reflect his decades of dedicated service to Nigeria. Throughout his tenure as Governor, Senator, and Minister, Senator Kwankwaso demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Kwankwaso/Obi Support Group Slams Proposed US Bill, Alleges Political Targeting As Governor of Kano State, he spearheaded numerous initiatives that empowered the youth, improved infrastructure, and fostered social inclusion. His administration’s support for education was exemplary, with numerous scholarships awarded…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the foremost sociopolitical youth organization in the South East, vehemently condemns the recent attempts to label Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as a financier of religious extremism and Christian persecution in Nigeria. We categorically reject these allegations, describing them as unfounded, politically driven, and part of a deliberate smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the Senator’s reputation as he prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso Never Indicted for Religious Violations, Movement Tells US Congress Senator Kwankwaso’s public record is a testament to his dedication to national unity and the protection of all Nigerians, regardless…