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Efforts to check rising cases of drug abuse received boost in Kano as Zaura foundation, a philanthropic intervention intensity campaign to deradicalize hundreds of youth addicts in the state. Besides, Kano state police command, National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Department of State Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) resolved to reduce strength to curb abuse of illicit substance and criminal tendencies in the state. 3 NDLEA Personnel Shot During Abuja Drug Raid The renewed efforts of the concerned security agencies followed the assurances pledged by Zaura foundation to strengthen the agencies through a non-Kinetic approach…

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have been identified as a major cause of death in Nigeria, accounting for approximately 30% of all fatalities in the country. The Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) Akinbode Oluwafemi stated this during a journalism training on the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax and Industry Monitoring held in Kano. He highlighted that Nigeria is currently facing a growing public health crisis driven by dietary habits, particularly the excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods such as sugar-sweetened beverages and high-sodium products. Combating Infectious Diseases MNCH My top Priority-Ibrahim Sosè “Food corporations are deploying sophisticated marketing strategies…

The Kano State Government KNSG has established specialized centers across the state to provide care for individuals suffering from hypertension. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, during a press briefing held in commemoration of World Hypertension Day on May 17. Commissioner for Health Decorated as Hypertension Ambassador Dr. Labaran described hypertension often referred to as a “silent killer” as a major public health concern, warning that if left uncontrolled, it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and other cardiovascular conditions. He emphasized the commitment of the state government in…

President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. Pope Leo XIV Invites President Tinubu to Inauguration On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu. He said: “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.” President Tinubu, ever quick-witted, responded: “I should be…

Men of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a wanted kidnapper at the Hajj Camp in Abuja during pilgrim screenings ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia, a security source confirmed this. The security source revealed that the suspected kidnapper, identified as Yahaya Zango, was arrested on Sunday. Suspected Kidnappers Abduct Young Lady After Receiving N8M Ransom Zango, who resides in the Paikon-Kore area of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), had reportedly been declared wanted by security agencies over his alleged involvement in multiple kidnapping incidents. According to the source, Zango was apprehended…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged elected National Assembly members from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to begin preparing to vacate their positions by the 2027 general elections. The governor made this statement during a Citizens Engagement Programme (JSGCEP) tagged “Gwamnati da Jama’a” held in Dutse Local Government Area. 2,500 Opposition Members Defect to Ruling APC in Jigawa The event also marked the defection of over 3,502 members from the opposition PDP and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Namadi expressed confidence that the APC would…

A kokarinta na tabbatar da ana bin dokar tace fina-finai sauda kafa tare da kara dora masana’antar kannywood a kan saiti. Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jahar Kano karkashin jagorancin Alh Abba El-mustapha ta dauki wani gagarun mataki domin tsaftace yadda ake sakin fina-finai barkatai batare da cika ka’idar da doka ta tanadar musu ba na kawo kowanne film gabanta a tantance shi kafin ya isa ga idanun al’umma. Inda ta dakatar da wasu Manyan Fina-finai har guda 22 daga sakasu a kafafen Internet ko gidan TV Abba El-mustapha ne ya bayyana wannan mataki biyo bayan tattaunawa da manyan…

In a decisive enforcement action, the Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for breaching regulatory protocols that mandate prior censorship approval before public distribution. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, issued the suspension directive following a management meeting and internal consultations. Just in:Kano Suspends Event Centers, Declares Kauyawa Day Illegal The suspension targets prominent titles including Labarina, Dadin Kowa, Dakin Amarya, Gidan Sarauta, and Manyan Mata. According to the Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the affected series are: Dakin Amarya,Mashahuri, Gidan Sarauta,Wasiyya, Tawakkaltu,Mijina,Wani Zamani,Labarina,Mallaka,Kudin Ruwa,Boka Ko Malam,Wayasan Gobe,Rana Dubu,Manyan Mata,Fatake,Garwashi,Jamilun Jiddan,Shahadar Nabila,Dadin Kowa,Tabarmar…

The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) Kano State Chapter, has express deep concern over the worsening electricity situation in Kano State. In a statement signed by its chairman Sulaiman Idris and made available to Newsmen, NYA said, the persistent power outages experienced by residents and businesses have caused immense hardship, slowed economic activities, and diminished the quality of life across the state. “This critical situation reflects the continued failure of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to effectively distribute power within the state. It also points to the Federal Government’s unfulfilled promises of ensuring a stable and reliable power supply for…

In a bold effort to boost community development, Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya, Chairman of Bagwai Local Government Council, has empowered youths with ₦10 million in cash, 500 cartons of spaghetti, and five vehicles to support sectors including education, security, health, and general welfare. During the official presentation, the Acting Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Sani Umar Shanono, stated that the distributed resources were strategically allocated to address key developmental challenges and uplift the standard of living in the area. IWD: Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment Engineer Gadanya highlighted the achievements of his administration, including the successful mediation of…

The North-West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed and passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made after a stakeholders’ meeting comprising all the governors of the North-West, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the deputy senate president, as well as former governors from the zone. NUJ Kano Endorses Alhasan Yahaya as Presidential Aspirant The National Chairman of APC, Chairmen of State Chapters, state and federal legislators, as well as Ministers, heads of federal agencies, including senior political appointees, were also at the meeting, which was…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Rabi’u, a Senior Special Reporter (SSR) attached to Ministry of Transportation over unguarded utterances. Besides, the government has directed the issuance of query to the suspended aide over his recent inflammatory comment against Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s purported defection. Kano CSOs Back Suspension of Live Radio Political Programme The suspension which takes immediate effect was issued by the Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim on Saturday. In a statement made available by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the government cautioned all political apointees against…

A joint operation between troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was conducted in the Sambisa Forest Borno state. Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims The aggressive patrol and clearance operation targeted terrorist strongholds in Garin Malam Ali, Garin Glucose and Ukuba. Troops Must Be Aggressive Against Terrorists – CDS Charges OPHK The troops successfully invaded the strongholds, forcing the insurgents to flee and abandon their arms and ammunition. Recovered items include various weapons and IED-making equipment. The exploitation of the Sambisa Forest is ongoing.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has reassured Nigerians of the military’s commitment and determination to bring an end to the insurgency in North-East Nigeria. General Musa gave the assurance during his operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI Maiduguri, Borno state. Nigeria Seeks Holistic Approach to Combat Terrorism The CDS noted that more platforms and Combat enablers would be injected into the Theatre, to enhance troops’ operations. The CDS who was briefed on the recent operational occurrences across the Theatre, charged officers and men to be aggressive against…

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC arraigned a businessman, Oviri Oghenebrume Believe and his company, Grant Impex Nig. Ltd before Justice H. A. Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Warri, Delta State for fraud. EFCC: P-Square Testifies Against Jude in $1m, £34,537 Fraud Case He and his company are being prosecuted on a one-count charge, bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining by false pretence, involving 30,000 litres of diesel, Automotive Gas Oil, AGO valued at N24,3000,000 (Twenty-four million, three hundred thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you Oviri Oghenerume Believe (M)…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Peter Obumuneme Okoye,( a.k.a Mr P) against Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Okoye is standing trial alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd., on a four-count charge bordering on alleged stealing to the tune of $1m and £34,537 . Presidency Knocks Atiku Over EFCC Investigation Claims Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Mohammed Bashir, the PW1 told the court that his…

In a decisive move aimed at upholding societal values and enforcing existing laws, the Kano State Censorship Board has officially banned all Kauyawa Day Events (commonly known as Villagers Day Events) and suspended the operations of all event centers across the state until further notice. The Executive Secretary of the Censorship Board, Abba El-Mustapha, made this announcement during a press briefing held on Saturday, following a management meeting of the board. Kano Censors Board NBC Partner To Ban Unlicensed Films Books According to El-Mustapha, the action is part of a broader effort to promote morality and maintain public order. He…

Over 60 schools across Kano State participated in a series of academic, entrepreneurship, and sporting competitions organized by the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) to commemorate AGILE Week 2025. The week-long event featured a wide range of contests including debates, volleyball, basketball, spelling bees, painting, poetry, essay writing, short stories, content creation, and climate change-themed competitions, among others. AGILE Week 2025: Kano Schools Compete in Sports, Academics Speaking during the event, the Kano State AGILE Coordinator, Malam Mujjitapha Aminu, emphasized that AGILE Week is a flagship initiative under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project.…

False Allegations and Unsubstantiated Claims on Live Broadcast Suspension by NBA President: Kano people Demand an Apology or Retraction to Restore Public Trust The time for NBA to go back to drawing board: The reported misinformation by the NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, regarding the suspension of live political broadcasts in Kano is indeed unfortunate and damaging to the association’s reputation.  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), as a key stakeholder in upholding the rule of law and democratic principles, must maintain accuracy, transparency, and impartiality in its public statements especially on sensitive Public issues. NBA President Misinformed On the…

The President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has been elected Regional Delegate-at-Large of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, the umbrella body of public relations organisations across the world. He was elected Regional Delegate-at-Large representing National Association at the ongoing 23rd Annual General Meeting of Global Alliance taking place in Venice, Italy. MoI,NIPR Concludes 3 Day Training For Information Officers He was elected along with eleven others, including: Adrian Cropley of Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence CSCE (Australia), Bonnie Caver of Reputation Lighthouse (USA), Prof. Dailen Rene…