Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has approved the release of ₦650 million for the procurement and installation of a 15-megavolt-ampere (15MVA) power transformer to boost electricity supply across the state. The approval was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, while briefing journalists in his office in Birnin Kebbi. Gov Nasir Intensifies Efforts to Fix Birnin Kebbi Waterworks According to the SSG, the intervention by the state government under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris is aimed at improving electricity supply and alleviating the hardship being experienced by residents due to persistent power…
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As part of activities marking its 25th anniversary, the Community Health Research Initiative (CHR) has conducted an outreach visit to the Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) Centre in Kwalli, Kano State, to support survivors and promote long-term empowerment. The visit was led by the Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, alongside civil society organisations (CSOs), and media representatives. The outreach aimed to show solidarity with VVF survivors and provide essential hygiene materials to patients at the centre. The CHR delegation was warmly received by the Officer-in-Charge of the VVF Centre, Hajiya Hauwa Ibrahim. During the visit, the CHR team held discussions…
The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has received a total of 12,446 complaints between January and December 2025. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano. According to him, out of the total complaints received, 1,908 cases were resolved amicably, while 4,246 cases were referred to the courts for legal action. Sheikh Mujahid explained that the Hisbah Board prioritises alternative dispute resolution (ADR), especially in societal and family-related cases, to promote peace and understanding within communities. Speaking on the issue of denial of family responsibilities, the Deputy Commander General…
More than 150 heavily armed bandits, riding on over 50 motorcycles, raided Yankwada, Babanduhu, and other villages in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State on Thursday night, killing one civilian and rustling about 100 cows. The attack, which lasted from about 1:00 a.m. on Thursday to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, led to intense gun battles between the bandits and Nigerian military troops deployed to the area. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, Alhaji Yahya Bagobiri, said the attackers came on a revenge mission following the killing of nine bandits by the military during an…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has felicitated with Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Founder of Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN), on the occasion of his birthday. The governor described him as a distinguished Eduprenuer, an erudite scholar and a pillar of private higher education in Nigeria and West Africa. Media Narrative: Between Tinubu’s Birthday and the Lynching of Northerners in Uromi This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. Governor Yusuf praised Professor Gwarzo’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence, noting that his investments in education have provided…
The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦6.9 billion for the execution of key infrastructure, social, and governance projects across the state. The approvals were made during the 36th meeting of the State Executive Council, held on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano. Tinubu Appoints Executive Officers Of NUC, NERDC, NEPAD SMDF Briefing journalists after the meeting, the state Commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said the approved funds are aimed at improving citizens’ welfare and accelerating socio-economic development across various sectors. The Commissioner explained that, ₦859m…
Sanannen ɗan jarida da mai wasan kwaikwayo, Alhaji Ali Rabi’u Ali, wanda aka fi sani da Daddy, ya zama Shugaban Gudanarwa na tashar Dalla Dalla TV a Kano. Ali Daddy ya yi fice a fannin jarida da talabijin a Kano, inda ya yi aiki a gidajen rediyo da TV da dama, ciki har da Rahama Radio/TV, Ammasco Radio, da Matashiya TV tun daga shekarar 2014 zuwa 2017. Duk da kasancewarsa ɗan wasan kwaikwayo, ya shahara wajen kiyaye addini da al’adun Hausawa. Tashar Dalla Dalla TV, mallakin ƙwararren ɗan jarida Abubakar Adamu Rano, ta zaɓi Ali Daddy ne don jagorantar gidan…
Ado Salisu Nollywood’s festive movie season has been overshadowed by allegations of copyright infringement involving two Christmas-themed films. The controversy centers on A Kristmas to Love, produced by Lily Perez Films, which became a Top 5 family Christmas movie on YouTube after its December release. Viewers later accused George Hates Christmas, produced by ChinnyLove Eze, of copying key elements from Perez’s film, including storyline, characters, and specific scenes. The backlash intensified after actor Baaj Adebule publicly confirmed he had identified major similarities between the films, raising questions about the script’s originality. Lily Perez Films has since demanded public acknowledgement of…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to immortalise two members of the Kano State House of Assembly who passed away while serving the state. The disclosure was made during the 36th State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House, Kano, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. APC Gains Momentum as 8 Lawmakers Defect from NNPP The announcement came at the same meeting where the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ismail Jibril Falgore, formally presented the 2026 Budget Estimate Document to the…
The Dawakin Kudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) has commended the Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association for its sustained and impactful contributions to the development of education within the community. The commendation was conveyed in an appreciation letter signed by the Head of Personnel of the Authority, Hajiya Fatima Abdullahi, on behalf of the Education Secretary. The letter acknowledged the association’s consistent support for the education sector, particularly in school renovation projects, the procurement and distribution of instructional materials, and the payment of allowances to voluntary teachers. According to the letter, the LGEA expressed profound gratitude to the association for…