Ibrahim Ibrahim No fewer than 173 people lost their lives, while about 1,000 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in road traffic crashes across Jigawa State in 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Umar Masa’udu Matazu, revealed this in an interview with journalists, describing the figures as tragic and largely avoidable. FRSC Mobilizes Patrols Ahead of Eid-El-Fitri Travel Surge According to Matazu, the state recorded a total of 315 road traffic crashes within the year under review, noting that human error was responsible for more than 85 per…
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Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has charged police officers in the state and across the country to uphold professionalism, discipline, and dedication in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. The governor gave the charge during a grand send-forth ceremony organized in honour of the outgoing Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello Sani, held at the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. Represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security, Alhaji Halilu Aliyu Wasagu, Governor Idris commended CP Bello Sani for his exemplary service, describing his tenure as one marked by professionalism, commitment, and impactful contributions to…
The Kano League of Veteran Journalists (KALVEJ) has reaffirmed its status as an independent, professional body following the ratification and adoption of its Charter as its constitution. The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the clarification while speaking at the ratification session held at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano. Journalists’ Pay, Healthcare Top Agenda as NUJ Pushes for Media Reform Bill He stated that KALVEJ is not an appendage of the Kano State Ministry of Information, stressing that the Ministry’s relationship with the League is purely professional. According to Waiya, maintaining the independence…
The Director General of Special Services, Kano State, Major General Sani Muhammad, has called on stakeholders and members of the public to support the families of fallen Nigerian military personnel who paid the ultimate price in the defence of the nation. Major General Sani Muhammad made the appeal during a press briefing held as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, stressing the need to continually honour the sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. He noted that the annual event serves as a solemn…
Former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a trusted ally and committed public servant. Kwankwaso, in a message marking the birthday, reflected on the long years of shared political journey with Governor Yusuf, noting that the governor served in various strategic capacities during his administrations. Kwankwaso Calls for Justice as Dadiyata Case Resurfaces He recalled that Governor Yusuf first served as his Personal Assistant during his first…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Division / Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway, preventing harm to commuters and restoring calm to the area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when troops on routine patrol received a distress call reporting an ongoing armed robbery at Nasarawan Doka. Acting swiftly on the information, the soldiers mobilised to the scene and engaged the criminals, effectively neutralising the threat. During the operation, one suspect identified as Kabiru Zayyanu was arrested after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. He was…
Fabian Anawo Just before dawn at Lagos anchorage, an offshore supply vessel prepares to sail. The engines are ready, the crew alert, but this morning there is an unfamiliar tension on the bridge. The captain is not thinking about the weather or tides. He is thinking about paperwork. For years, Nigeria’s maritime sector operated in a grey zone where incomplete documentation, expired certificates and overstretched waivers were often overlooked in the interest of keeping commerce moving. That culture is now under threat as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) launches “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance.” Backed by Nigeria’s…
Hannatu Suleiman Abba During the review of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) blueprint at Babale Suite organized by AMG foundation, the current Director General of Media, Malam Sanusi Bature who represents the gubernatorial candidate of the party, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, I vividly recall a series of engagements we had on intended to established the Commission for Persons with Disabilities/special needs if elected. Following the election, advocates for persons with disabilities eagerly awaited the commission. Expectations were high, as this step was widely seen as critical to advancing inclusion and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities across Kano…
A high court sitting in Kano has invalidated the dissolution of state, local and ward executive Council of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, rendering the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) null and void. In an exparte order granted by Justice Nasiru Saminu on Tuesday, the equally restrained the National Working Committee of NNPP from taking any further step regarding the leadership structure of the party in Kano until the hearing and determination of motion on notice filed by the plaintiff. NNPP Has No Candidate on Kano Bye-Election Ballot, Says Kwankwasiyya In a suit No. K/06/2026…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board (KSPWB) has inaugurated a nine-member Hadaya Committee to coordinate and manage Hadaya for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise. During the inauguration, the Board’s Director General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, charged the committee to execute its duties diligently and responsibly to achieve the desired objectives. He highlighted that Hajj is a compulsory act of worship (Ibadah) for pilgrims performing Tamattu’ and Qiran. He emphasised the importance of proper registration for Hadaya through the committee, describing it as a safe and reliable means for pilgrims to fulfil this religious obligation. In his remarks, Chairman…