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Sani Haruna Moral values, have been described as guidelines that help individuals differentiate right from wrong, and essential for fostering honesty, credibility, and fairness in daily life. The Yandakan Katsina, District Head of Dutsinma, Alhaji Sada Muhammad Sada, emphasized this during a community engagement and sensitization lecture organized by the Gyara Kayanka Youth Development Association in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. KNSG Partners Friday Mosque Imams to Enhance Moral Standards Represented by the Village Head of Shema, Alhaji Abubakar Abdulsalam, the District Head stressed that parents bear the primary responsibility for their children’s particularly when they neglect their…

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has urged girls, parents and the public to see menstruation as a normal biological process for girls which should be embraced with dignity, and nothing to be ashamed of. Speaking at a sensitization session organized by UNICEF at the Government Girls’ Secondary School Lambu in Tofa LGA of Kano state to commemorate the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day, Stella Okafor-Terver, WASH Officer at UNICEF Kano Field Office, urged that the students’ attitude to the onset of menstruation in their lives should be one of pride. Nig Launches Nat’l Plan to Establish Medical Simulation Centres “The…

Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta fara biyan fiye da Naira biliyan 16 na hakkokin da suka dade suna jiran biya ga tsofaffin kansiloli da sabbin ma’aikatan siyasa a kananan hukumomi 44 na jihar. A wani biki da aka gudanar a Kano, Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ya ce an yanke hukuncin biyan ne saboda adalcinsa da mutunta ayyukan da suka yi, tare da jaddada cewa kowane mai wa jihar hidima ya cancanci yabo da biyan hakkinsa ba tare da la’akari da jam’iyyar da ya fito ba. Rarraba Biyan Kudin: Sashe na A (2014–2017): Naira biliyan 1.8 ga mutane 903 Sashe na B…

Buhari Abba For decades, Rano Garin Autan Bawo has proudly stood as a symbol of peace and harmony in Kano State. It is a place where neighbors look out for one another, where disputes are settled through dialogue, and where diversity is met with respect—not resentment. In Rano peace is not just a slogan it is a way of life passed down through generations. Kano Police Probe Rano Violence Following DPO’s Death The tragic incident that recently occurred at the Divisional Police Station in Rano Local Government has deeply shaken our community. Known for generations as one of the most…

Haleema Hassan Abubaka The sun had barely kissed the morning sky when I stepped into the legendary Kasuwan Bacci. Tucked in the heartbeat of Kaduna, this market is not just a place of trade it is a living, breathing organism pulsing with human hustle, determination, and the shared aspirations of thousands. From the laughter of hawkers to the hum of sewing machines, every corner of Kasuwan Bacci tells a story that is both ordinary and extraordinary. Kasuwan Bacci – loosely translated as “Sleeping Market” – is anything but a once-a-week affair. It is Kaduna’s most populous and economically significant trading…

Kabiru Haruna In a bold stride toward transforming Nigeria’s healthcare education and reducing the nation’s dependency on medical tourism, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has inaugurated a 19-member Implementation and Monitoring Committee tasked with overseeing the establishment of medical simulation centres across the country. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance of simulation technology in advancing healthcare delivery and medical training in Nigeria. “It is a national shame that a country as vast and talented as Nigeria does not currently have a single functional medical simulation centre,” the Minister declared. “With this initiative, we…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists believed to be responsible for recent criminal activities in Ibesikpo Asutan and surrounding communities. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the arrests were made during a targeted raid on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, around 6:30 PM, at a suspected cult hideout in Ikot Etuk Village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. Recovered Items Include Locally Made Firearms and Charms During the operation, police recovered: One locally made pistol One fabricated single-barrel gun Various charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation…

The Africa Health Budget Network has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) in Nigeria. This initiative which has a take-up sum of N100 billion, is expected to strengthen confidence of Nigerians in the financial system and expand credit access especially to the underserved groups such as women and youth groups. The AHBN Coordinator, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, advised President Tinubu on transparency and accountability in disbursing the N100 billion, to ensure it reaches the underserved groups in need of social protection and alleviating poverty and ensuring economic growth and…

The Federal Government FG has reiterated its commitment to support industrial growth across Nigeria, and enhancing strategic partnerships with the private sector to drive national economic development. Speaking during an inspection tour of Mamuda Group Nigeria Limited in Kano, the Minister of State for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, lauded the company’s contributions to job creation, innovation, and value addition. He noted that Mamuda Group embodies the success possible when private enterprise aligns with supportive government policies. The Minister inspected the Mamuda Group inc, including Fods Nigeria Limited, Beverages, Agro and Allied, and, Mamuda Care He commended the…

Kano State emerged as a major contender at the 2025 AGILE Games held in Abuja, securing top positions across both sports and digital skills competitions. The state’s boys’ basketball team clinched the gold medal, outperforming strong teams from Plateau and Ekiti States. In the girls’ category, Kano earned the bronze, capping a strong all-round performance on the court. Over 60 Schools Participate in AGILE Week 2025 Competitions in Kano Meanwhile, Fatima Nafiuddeen Marafa and Aisha Ismail Zubairu brought further glory to the state by winning gold medals in digital literacy and content creation, highlighting Kano’s growing strength in tech education.…

Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba, ya jaddada kudirinsa na dakile ayyukan rashin da’a da ke yaduwa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani, musamman a tsakanin matasa. A yau, hukumar ta samu nasarar cafke wasu matasa guda hudu da ake zargi da amfani da manhajar TikTok wajen yada abubuwan da suka saba da tarbiyya da kuma kalamai marasa ma’ana. Wadanda aka kama sun hada da Hafsa Hamisu (Zoom Zoom), Usman Majidadi (Majidadi), Sumayya Muhammad (Summy Beby), da Usman Ibrahim (Maikalar Kudi). “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Lamarin ya sabawa dokokin…

The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has emphasized on critical stakeholders to apply more concern for vulnerable children in developing countries while celebrating International Children’s Day. V-PeSDI Coordinator Hannatu Suleiman Abba stared this while joining thousands of organizations in Kano State to merry the moments with vulnerable children. V-PeSDI Commends AMG Foundation for Ramadan Feeding She hinted that with the current global statistics, according to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), there are over 2 billion children in the world, over 1 billion are vulnerable and at high risk of poverty, lack of health, education and social…

The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act by abusing the Naira. The conviction was delivered by Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Kunya was found guilty of spraying and trampling on Naira notes while dancing in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano on December 28, 2023—an act that contravenes Section 21(1) of the CBN…

The Daily Trust Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, has trained 21 journalists from the Northwest region under its Media Enterprise Lab (MEL), focusing on managing media start-ups. The intensive training aims to empower media professionals with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to build sustainable careers and media ventures, leveraging readily available opportunities. Samoa Agreement:FG Takes Daily Trust To Court Over Publication Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Daily Trust Foundation, Malam Bilya Bala, explained that the workshop was designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to become self-reliant and successful media…

Kabiru Haruna In a strategic move aimed at promoting transparency and equity in the management of educational intervention funds, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has led the reallocation of ₦310,095,238.05 previously earmarked for five colleges of education that have since been converted into universities. The funds, which formed part of the ₦15 billion 2022 Needs Assessment allocation for public colleges of education, are now to be redistributed among 37 existing colleges of education nationwide. Minister of Education Applauds Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Presiding over the meeting convened to appraise the implementation status of the 2022 Needs Assessment…

Lamara Garba Azare In the serene stretches of northern Nigeria, where tradition and unspoken dreams fill the air, a new chapter has unfolded. It’s not just a page turned, but a new book begun,one that speaks of purpose, vision, and the quiet blossoming of enlightenment. The Federal Polytechnic in Kabo has transformed into the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential assent on May 27, 2025. Senator Barau I. Jibrin CFR, the Deputy President of the Senate, stands at the heart of this transformation. Through his legislative efforts and strategic foresight, Senator Barau has…

In its efforts to create a conducive learning environment, the Kano State Government (KNSG) has distributed 80 mattresses to newly admitted students under the Northern States Exchange Program. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, represented by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Auwal Mustapha Gadon Kaya, made this known during the mattress distribution ceremony held at Government Secondary School, Gwarzo. Dr. Makoda explained that the provision of mattresses aligns with the current administration’s commitment to improving the teaching and learning environment for students. He noted that students of the Exchange Program at Government Secondary School, Gwarzo received…

The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to unruly youths to desist from disrupting the relative peace enjoyed in communities across the state or face the full wrath of the government. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar, gave the warning during a security assessment visit to Kurna Tudun Fulani, a hotspot in Dala Local Government Area. New Security Commissioner Assumes Duty, Promises Robust Inter-Agency Collaboration The visit followed credible intelligence reports indicating that some unscrupulous youths have been terrorizing residents, resulting in the loss of properties and lives. Expressing deep…

The newly appointed Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services in Kano State, Retired Air Vice Marshal AVM Ibrahim Umar, has called for robust collaboration with all security agencies to effectively tackle the security challenges facing the state. Speaking to the press shortly after assuming duty at the Ministry’s headquarters along Maiduguri Road, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of joint efforts in addressing insecurity. Just In: Idris Resigns as Kano Commissioner for Internal Security Retired AVM Ibrahim Umar noted that while security matters are not new to him, achieving lasting solutions requires collective commitment. “We will deepen collaboration with traditional…

Lubabatu I. Garba The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, has congratulated children in the state on the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting child welfare through quality education. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Dr. Makoda highlighted the importance of education to the life of children. Childrens Day: CHR Applauds Kano State’s Child Protection Efforts According to the statement, Dr. Makoda noted that education plays a vital role in the life of children, offering numerous benefits that shape their future and contribute…