Kola Oyelere, Kano The Minister in charge of the First Baptist Church, Kano, Reverend (Dr.) Armstrong Ajayi, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the numerous challenges confronting the country, expressing optimism that 2026 will usher in renewed hope and blessings. Rev. Ajayi made the call on Thursday while delivering a sermon to mark the Christmas celebration at the church in Kano. Hope at Christmas as Kebbi First Lady Supports Vulnerable in Zuru He said there was still hope for Nigeria’s betterment, stressing that nothing is impossible for God to accomplish. According to him, the birth of Jesus Christ…
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The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, has mourned the death of two distinguished members of the House, Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation, and Sarki Aliyu Daneji, Chairman of the Committee on Hajj Pilgrims. In a statement released on Thursday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore described the loss as devastating and irreplaceable, noting that their discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their constituents will forever remain etched in the annals of the Kano State House of Assembly and beyond. “Kano State has indeed lost two of…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) and the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) are set to formalise their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on genomics and other priority research areas. The development followed a courtesy visit by the Director-General of KIRCT, Professor Hamisu Salihu, to the Vice-Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa. The visit was aimed at strengthening the institutions’ long-standing collaboration in research, internships, and capacity building. During discussions, Professor Salihu highlighted KIRCT’s advanced genomics research facilities and disclosed that the Centre had recently secured a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,…
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has received a donation of nursing and medical textbooks to support teaching, learning, and research activities within the University. The donation was made through the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada, as part of efforts to strengthen academic resources for students and staff, particularly in nursing and other health-related disciplines. This marks the second time Bayero University, Kano, has benefited from textbook donations from the Canadian university, facilitated by Abdurasheed Inusa Abdulmalik. The books were conveyed through Mr. Abdulmalik, a staff member of the University of Alberta, who is…
In a renewed commitment to public health and emergency preparedness, the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The distribution was carried out through the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), led by its Director General, Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas, and delivered to Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) across the LGAs. The PPEs, described as critical tools for frontline disease prevention and emergency response, include aprons, facemasks, goggles, hand gloves, and hand sanitizers. These items are essential for…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria is fully prepared to protect its citizens from terrorists and other criminal elements, in strict compliance with internationally accepted Rules of Engagement. The Minister stated this at the End-of-Year Press Briefing while responding to concerns surrounding the Federal Government’s new counterterrorism doctrine, which classifies all armed groups operating outside state authority as terrorists. These include bandits, militias, armed gangs, and their political or community enablers. Kebbi:Army Kills 5 Terrorists in Failed Ambush on Military Convoy According to Idris, Nigeria has a responsibility to defend itself while adhering to the…
The Minister of Defence, Christophe Musa (rtd) has declared that the era of physical file movement in the Ministry is coming to an end with the official launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) Go-Live Project at the Ministry’s headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. The Minister charged management and staff of the Ministry to embrace digital efficiency, stressing that while technology provides the tools, staff dedication remains the driving force for success. He said the ECMS launch marks not just the deployment of a software application, but a fundamental shift in how the Ministry conducts the business of national security.…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony marked the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners of Police. The promotions followed a rigorous and transparent exercise conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), during which a total of 1,210 officers were promoted across various ranks nationwide. Those decorated included DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel;…
Tragedy struck the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday as two serving lawmakers were reported dead within minutes of each other, sending shockwaves across the state’s political landscape. Reports indicate that Aminu Saadu representing Ungogo constituency fell ill shortly after arriving at the Assembly earlier in the day and was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death. FRSC Condoles KNSG, Assembly Over Death of Lawmakers While the lawmaker representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, reportedly passed away barely minutes after news broke of the death of his colleague, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu.…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday embarked on a sensitisation campaign to minimise road traffic crashes during and after the Yuletide celebrations in Kano. The campaign, tagged “2025 Operation Eagle Eye” was flagged off by the NEMA Kano Operations Office. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Head of Operations at the NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, said the operation was designed to sensitise motorists and commuters on safe road usage. NEMA Kano Trains Staff on Flood Disaster Management Abdullahi, represented by NEMA Head of Search and Rescue, Mr Abdulhadi Tukur, said the exercise is aimed…