The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has again condemned the killing of a mother and her six children in Kano State, describing the act as barbaric and deeply painful. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker welcomed the arrest of three suspects by the Nigeria Police Force, describing it as a positive step toward securing justice for the victims. He stressed that such heinous crimes must not go unpunished. Court Remands Suspects in Kano Housewife, Six Children Murder Case “This shocking incident committed against…
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The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has commemorated its 25th anniversary with a colourful ceremony and award presentation recognising individuals and institutions that have contributed to the advancement of public health in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, described the milestone as a moment of reflection on the organisation’s journey of service, resilience, and impact. CHR Marks 25th Anniversary with Outreach to VVF Centre, Kwalli She expressed appreciation to partners and stakeholders for their sustained support, noting that CHR’s longevity reflects its commitment to improving healthcare through research, advocacy, capacity building, and…
A respected businessman and community leader in Kano State, Alhaji Bature Abdulaziz, has passed away after a brief illness. He was 76 years old. Born in 1950 in Adakawa Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, the late Alhaji Abdulaziz rose to prominence as a key figure in Kano’s commercial sector. He was widely recognised for his leadership roles in various traders’ associations and business groups within Kano and across Northern Nigeria. Outcry Over Patient’s Death as Kano Hospitals Board Launches Probe He became particularly well known through his stewardship of the Kantin Kwari Market Traders Association, where he…
The number of casualties in the gruesome killings of members of one family in a Kano community has risen to seven, the Kano Police Command confirmed. Suspected assailants reportedly killed a housewife and her four children, including an infant child, in their home early Saturday in Kano. Woman Arrested for Alleged Murder of Co-Wife’s Infant Son The tragic incident occurred when the killers invaded the private residence in the Dorayi Chiranci quarter of the city, where they slaughtered the mother and three children, while the infant was dumped in a well, an eyewitness told journalists. According to a resident, Isiyaka…
The Federal Government has inaugurated key committees and unveiled the National Research-to-Commercialisation Policy, a strategic framework aimed at transforming Nigeria’s research outputs into tangible economic, industrial and social value in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, performed the inauguration of the Steering Committee and the Policy Drafting Committee in Abuja, describing the initiative as a decisive step towards unlocking the developmental potential of publicly funded research. He observed that despite significant investments in universities, research institutes and specialised agencies, many research outcomes have remained largely underutilised and disconnected from…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying solid foundations for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria. The Minister spoke in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027 during a courtesy visit to his office. He explained that the Tinubu administration had taken bold and sometimes difficult decisions to place the country on a sustainable economic path, noting that early signs of recovery were already emerging across key sectors. “These steps were taken to stabilise the economy and restore confidence,” Idris said.…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kaduna ta tabbatar da cewa an bi dukkan ka’idojin shari’a yadda doka ta tanada a hukuncin da aka yanke kan Victor Solomon, tare da karyata rahotannin da ke yawo a kafafen sada zumunta cewa akwai sabani ko rashin adalci a hukuncin. Kwamishinan Shari’a na jihar, James A. Kanyip, ya bayyana hakan yayin da yake karin haske kan ce-ce-ku-cen da suka biyo bayan hukuncin da kotu ta yanke a ranar 6 ga Janairu, 2026. Ya ce Solomon ya fuskanci shari’u guda biyu mabambanta a gaban kotuna daban-daban, kan laifuffuka da suka shafi mutane daban. A cikin wata sanarwa da…
The Forum of Information Officers has initiated plans to partner with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) to strengthen the capacity of government information officers in modern media practice. The move followed a meeting between the executive members of the Forum and officials of CITAD aimed at exploring areas of collaboration on training and professional development in line with emerging digital communication trends. The proposed programme, to be implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, is designed to train 44 Information Officers and eight Zonal Information Officers on modern media tools, online journalism, and contemporary communication technologies.…
Ado Salisu The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its strong leadership and sustained support, describing the commission as a key driver of the rapid growth and global success of scrabble in the country. NSF President, Engineer Bright Idahosa, gave the commendation in Abuja after a technical and strategic meeting with the NSC leadership led by its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade. Idahosa disclosed that the meeting produced a comprehensive blueprint that will guide the development of scrabble in Nigeria over the next 12 months while also shaping the…
Muhammad Jamilu Abubakar The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has handed over sites for the renovation of two hostel blocks at Federal Government College (FGC) Billiri and staff quarters at Mega School, Kaltungo, marking the immediate commencement of work on the projects. The ceremony, held in Gombe State, attracted traditional rulers, education stakeholders, contractors and officials of the commission. Speaking at the event, Gombe State Coordinator of the NEDC, Architect Usman Muhammad, said the projects were in line with the commission’s mandate to rebuild and strengthen educational infrastructure across the North East. He noted that improving learning and living conditions…