When Nigeria trembled under the weight of its first military coup in January 1966, one man, a then-young Assistant Superintendent of Police would unwittingly become the bearer of one of the nation’s most tragic revelations. Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Babankowa, a native of Ringim (now in Jigawa State), found himself at the centre of history as the man who discovered the decomposing corpse of Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Born in 1937 and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on February 1, 1960, Babankowa was stationed at Sango-Ota, in the present-day Ogun State, when the winds of insurrection began…
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Governor Dauda Lawal has restated his administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of the growing number of out-of-school children in Zamfara State. The governor launched the Zamfara State Pilot School Feeding Program on Thursday at Dan-turai Primary School in Gusau, the state capital. A statement by the spokesperson of Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the school feeding program will enable pupils to access, enrol, retain, complete, and transition to higher levels of education. Kano State Government Boosts School Feeding Program In his remarks, Governor Lawal noted that the flag-off signifies his administration’s strong commitment to working with relevant…
More than 7 million residents across 1.7 million households have been captured under the Kano State Social Service Register (SSR) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the effectiveness of social protection programs in the state. The Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Planning and Budget (MoPB),Alhaji Abdulmumin Ajumawa stated this during a two-day meeting of the Social Protection Technical Working Group (TWG) in Kano. UNICEF Urges Jigawa State to Pass Revised Social Protection Bill According to Ajumawa, the register is a robust database that identifies and captures vulnerable individuals and households for targeted social interventions aimed at reducing…
Abbas Bamalli Save the Children International (SCI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has registered more than 2,100 parents for positive parenting classes, known as ‘Safe Family,’ in Mashi Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Mrs Atine Lewi, the SCI Programme Manager, disclosed this during a monitoring visit by the project’s Technical Working Group (TWG) to Mashi LGA on Thursday. VaxSocial Unveiled in Kano to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy She explained that the project was funded by the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) initiative and implemented by SCI in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The News Agency…
Stakeholders from the Association of Consulting Architects Nigeria (ACANigeria) and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) have praised Utopia Bath and Kitchen for its exceptional product quality and innovative designs. The commendations were made during the 2025 Sundown Cocktail Event, organised by ACANigeria in partnership with Utopia Bath and Kitchen Nigeria. Themed “Staying Connected Through Industry Collaboration”, the event brought together key industry professionals to explore current trends and challenges in architecture and design. Utopia Bath and Kitchen is a leading manufacturer of complete bathroom solutions, offering a wide range of products manufactured under strict WRAS standards in the UK.…
In a landmark move to expand access to education for underserved groups, the Kano State Agency for Mass Education has officially inaugurated a Vigilante Education Centre in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area. The centre is designed to provide continuing education opportunities for members of the vigilante corps who completed primary school but were unable to further their studies due to financial and societal constraints. Suspected Lakurawa militants Kills 13 Vigilante in Kebbi State Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Binta Abubakar, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf,…
In a strategic move to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s social development sector, the Federal Government has commenced a capacity building workshop for staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and its implementing partners under the Social Standards Node of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project. The weeklong training, which kicked off at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Centre in Abuja, is aimed at equipping stakeholders with advanced knowledge aligned with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The workshop is being held in collaboration with the Federal…
Kano-ACReSAL held a sensitisation and advocacy campaign on Climate Change Education at Day Science Boys College, as part of its ongoing “Catch Them Young” initiative. The activity aims to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and to inspire young people to take climate action as vital agents of sustainability within their communities. The Acting Project Coordinator of Kano-ACReSAL, Dr. Abdulhamid Bala stated that the project is working tirelessly to ensure collective action in addressing climate change for a sustainable future. Kano-ACReSAL Advocates Climate Action in Secondary Schools “As part of its bold efforts, Kano-ACReSAL is actively involving young…
Chukwuma Eze By all standards, former Kano State Governor and seasoned statesman, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, remains one of the most formidable political minds of modern Nigeria. A Northern lion, bold and unyielding, yet deeply committed to the silent majority who toil, sweat, and hope for a government that sees, feels, and acts in their interest. Kwankwaso: The Northern Titan Tinubu Needs for 2027 Across the Nigerian political terrain, political parties often parade slogans, logos, and mottos. But at the heart of any meaningful governance lies not the colour of a party flag but the calibre of the people waving…
The Kano State Zero Dose Learning Hub ZDLH Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget accountability has paid an advocacy visit to Zakariyya Alhassan Ishaq, Chairman of the Kano State Assembly House Committee on Health, and Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. During the visit, the CoP presented the draft 2024 immunization budget accountability scorecard, developed by the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) consortium with funding from GAVI. ZDLH CoP Urges Parents in Sokoto to Prioritize Child Immunization The draft scorecard recorded data on health budget, health financing and accountability,…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has settled ₦22 billion out of the ₦48 billion in inherited unpaid gratuities and death benefits. The Governor’s intervention came to light during the disbursement of the fourth tranche of payments amounting to 6 billion naira. This follows earlier disbursements of ₦5 billion in the first tranche, and ₦6 billion each in the second and third tranches. IGP Meets Retired Officers, Pledges Swift Action on Pension Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to clearing all outstanding entitlements owed to pensioners and families of deceased civil servants. He described the…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani, mni, as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Dr. Sani, an accomplished medical doctor, policy expert, and retired Permanent Secretary, brings over four decades of distinguished public service to the new role. Until his latest appointment, he served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters. Kwara Gov, Emir Pay Tribute to Late Chief of Staff at Fidau Prayer A graduate of…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has made significant progress in its fight against crime, following the arrest of a suspected armed robber and recovery of a stolen vehicle in Uyo. The arrest occurred on Monday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives apprehended one Tony John Isaac, a 27-year-old male, in possession of a blue Toyota Camry bearing registration number JJJ 412 GX. Kano Police Launch Probe into Attack on Emir Sanusi’s Palace He was intercepted along Obio Imoh Street by Udoumana Traffic Light in Uyo. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon…
Mairo Muhammad Mudi As a woman, a mother, and a member of this ever-evolving digital society, I feel compelled to lend my voice to the recent saga involving Babiana. The self-acclaimed “Queen of Update,” whose troubling descent from internet fame to public shame has yet again ignited a debate about morality, mental health, and the ruthlessness of Northern TikTok communities. I know what it feels like to be cyberbullied. I know what it’s like to hear your child cry herself to sleep because of cruel comments made by faceless strangers online. Rashin Tarbiyya a TikTok: KNSG ta Gurfanar Da Matum…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the Nigerian economy is steadily improving under President Tinubu, attributing the progress to the wide-ranging reforms being implemented across various sectors by the administration. The Minister made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving members and newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors during a courtesy visit to his office. Standard Chartered Bank Endorses Nigeria’s Economic Reforms He acknowledged that, although challenges remain, the administration is making steady progress and is successfully flattening the curve. “The economy is not yet what we want it to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria FG has expressed concern over the recent decision by the United States Government to revise its visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerian citizens, limiting the validity of key non-immigrant visas to three months with single entry. The new policy affects categories such as the B1/B2 (business and tourism), F (students), and J (exchange visitors) visas—categories widely utilized by Nigerian professionals, students, and families. In a statement signrd by the spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa,made available to newsmen. The Nigerian government noted that the decision appears inconsistent with the principles of reciprocity, fairness, and mutual…
The Bauchi State Government has pledged to collaborate with the Community of Practice (CoP) Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH)to facilitate access to immunisation and bridge existing healthcare gaps. Head of the Gender Unit at the State Ministry of Health, Hajiya Zuwairah Baba, made the commitment in Bauchi during an advocacy visit by the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and its partners. AHBN Recommends Swift Funding to Curb Zero Dose in Kano The visit was led by Bauchi State AHBN Focal Person, Dr Hassan Musa and members of the Community of Practice (CoP) Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH). Zuwairah assured the…
Kabiru Haruna At the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admission to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, described the gathering as a statutory convergence of stakeholders and a vital barometer for assessing progress in the education sector. In her remarks, Professor Ahmad commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Professor Ishaq Oloyede Olaranwaju for sustained transparency, consistency, and integrity in the administration of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). She noted that JAMB’s improved operational efficiency, data reliability, and ethical standards have significantly raised the credibility of the admissions…
Managing Daraktan Hukumar KAROTA ta Jahar Kano, Alhaji Faisal Mahmud Kabir ya yi alwashin tsabtace harkokin Sufirin manyan Motocin Safa-Safa (Luxurious)wandake gudanar da harkokin sufuri zuwa Kudancin kasar nan. Hon. Faisal Mahmud ya baiyana hakan ne lokacin da ya karbi bakuncin Shugabannin Kungiyar Tashar Luxurious wanda suka kai masa ziyarar bangirma a ofishin sa. Manajan Daraktan ya yi kira ga ‘yan Kungiyar dasu taimakawa gwamnati wajen sa ido bisa shige da ficin kayyakin da ake dorawa a Motocin Safa-Safa da kuma masu fasakwaurin kananan yara zuwa Kudancin kasar nan. Ya godewa ‘yan Kungiyar bisa ziyarar da suka kawo masa, inda…
In a strategic move to ensure Kano State’s voice is effectively represented in the ongoing constitutional amendment process led by the National Assembly, the Kano State Government has inaugurated a 26-member high-powered committee. The inauguration was performed on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim, during a ceremony held at the Cabinet Office. e-RIGHTS Project Partners Condemn Bill Targeting Bloggers, Social Media He stated that the committee comprises carefully selected professionals, academics, legal experts, and traditional leaders with notable records of national service and leadership. The committee is…