The Kebbi State Government has rejected allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding the N10 billion intervention for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, describing the claims as misleading and not reflective of the full facts. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, clarified that the amount was not a sponsorship but a short-term loan advanced through the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency to enable intending pilgrims meet the payment deadline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He explained that NAHCON fixed 5 December 2025 as the deadline for…
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No fewer than 17 tricycles (Adaidaita Sahu) and two petrol tankers were destroyed on Tuesday night following two separate fire outbreaks at filling stations in Kano State. The incidents were confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, who disclosed that the first fire occurred at AA Ayagi Filling Station in Kanye village along Gwarzo Road, Kabo Local Government Area, at about 8:45 p.m. Breaking: Fuel Tanker Catches Fire At Jigawa Filling Station Abdullahi explained that the Fire Service control room received a distress call at 20:45 hours from one of its personnel, Muhammad…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen, widows of fallen heroes and members of the Nigerian Legion. The governor made the pledge while receiving officials of the Nigerian Legion, Kebbi State Chapter, led by its Acting Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Matawalle, at the official emblem launch in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Governor Idris announced a donation of ₦50 million to support members of the Legion, describing the occasion as solemn and significant. He noted that the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of men and…
Ibrahim Ibrahim An agricultural expert with the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Imam Isah Musa, has warned that the recent decline in the prices of staple food commodities, particularly rice and maize could precipitate a long-term food crisis in Nigeria if urgent corrective measures are not implemented. Dr. Musa noted that Nigeria is richly endowed with vast fertile and cultivable land suitable for producing a wide range of food crops for human, livestock and industrial consumption. He explained that rice and maize have become highly strategic crops over the years due to…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu The Kano State Government KNSG has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical, responsible and professional digital journalism, describing the media as a vital pillar of democratic governance. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Wednesday while declaring open a two-day retreat for members of the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Dutse, Jigawa State. Establishing the Kano Online Media Chapel: The Pros and Cons The retreat, organised by the Kano Online Media Chapel with the support of the Kano State Government, is themed “Strengthening…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed 8th February, 2026 as the final deadline for data capturing of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, made the disclosure through Sheikh Tijjani Sani Maihula, a member of the Board of Directors, in compliance with a directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to the Director General, NAHCON has mandated all states to conclude the data capturing of intending pilgrims on or before the stipulated date, stressing that the deadline is final and non-negotiable. Danbappa disclosed this during…
The Kano State Ministry of Education has inaugurated a State Steering Committee on Education Quality Assurance. Inaugurating the committee, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, described the move as a significant milestone that highlights the Kano State Government’s commitment to strengthening coordination, ensuring policy alignment, and promoting strategic planning for education quality assurance across the state. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad, said the establishment of the committee reflects the state’s resolve to build a strong, credible, and responsive education system that meets national standards while addressing…
Residents of Rano Local Government Area have been urged to continue supporting the Kano State Government’s efforts toward the development of the education sector. The call was made by the Chairman of Rano Local Government Council, Malam Muhammad Naziru Ya’u Rano, during an award presentation ceremony for education officers and school staff under the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rano Zone. Malam Muhammad Naziru Ya’u Rano highlighted several measures introduced by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to improve education, including the allocation of a significant portion of the state’s annual budget…
A delegation of senior officials from the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. The delegation paid a courtesy visit on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), during which both parties commended the long-standing partnership between NDLEA and US law enforcement agencies. NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Parcels Bound for UK, Australia Leader of the delegation, Philip Esch, who is the United States…
Wata babbar kotun tarayya da ke zamanta a Ado-Ekiti ta soke zaben fidda gwani na gwamna da jam’iyyar PDP ta gudanar a jihar Ekiti gabanin zaben shekarar 2026. Kotun ta kuma umarci jam’iyyar da ta sake gudanar da sabon zaben fidda gwani bisa bin doka da ka’idojin cikin gida na jam’iyyar. Alkalin kotun, Babs Kuewumi, ne ya yanke hukuncin a ranar Talata a karar mai lamba FHC/AD/CS/29/2025, wadda Funso Ayeni, dan takarar gwamna, ya shigar kan PDP da Hukumar Zabe ta Kasa (INEC). Ayeni ya kalubalanci sahihancin zaben fidda gwanin da ya fitar da Wole Oluyede, yana mai cewa jam’iyyar…