Ado Salisu The Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja, was a hive of activity as golfers converged for the end-of-tenure kitty held in honour of its immediate past captain, Maj.-Gen. S.S. Jiya. The competition, which attracted a large turnout of club members, featured keenly contested rounds as players battled for honours under challenging course conditions that tested skill, patience, and tactical judgment. With scores tightly contested, every stroke proved crucial as the event progressed. At the end of play, Engr. John Uche emerged the overall winner. Playing off handicap 15, he recorded a gross score…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Senate for confirmation as chief executives of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies following the resignation of their incumbent heads. The President is seeking Senate approval for Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Boss, Nominates Umar as Replacement The nominations follow the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, former CEO of NMDPRA, and Gbenga Komolafe, former CEO of NUPRC.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has registered 159,669 eligible voters during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kano State, Ambassador Abdu Abdussamadu Zango, disclosed this during a briefing to journalists in Kano. 5 Key Facts About May Agbamuche-Mbu, Nigeria’s New INEC Boss According to him, 115,047 voters were registered through physical registration centres, while 44,622 completed their registration via the online platform. Zango explained that the exercise was not without challenges, noting that network difficulties affected some INEC staff during the process. He added that Tudun…
The Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy (FIDAC) has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) across Nigeria to take a leading role in promoting and monitoring the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, 2025. The call was made in a statement issued by the Executive Director of FIDAC, Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, PhD, FCFA, who said the new tax laws represent a major effort by the Federal Government to modernize Nigeria’s tax system. According to FIDAC, the reforms are aimed at broadening the tax base, reducing the burden on low-income earners and small businesses, strengthening digital tax administration, and improving the…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N642.9 billion into law, weeks after presenting the proposed budget to the State House of Assembly. The governor assented to the bill at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he commended members of the House for what he described as timely scrutiny and the speedy passage of the budget. He assured the lawmakers of the strict implementation of the appropriation law. Budget Office Denies ₦246 Billion Salaries Claim for NEDC Governor Idris disclosed that recurrent expenditure stands at N163.57 billion, representing 25 per cent…
Lawal Abdullahi On the night Abuja turned its gaze toward service beyond party loyalty, Kano found itself called by name. In the bright hall of the Presidential Villa, far from the dust and bustle of Kurmi market and the farmlands of Rano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stood before the nation and received an honour that carried more than protocol. It was a rare national salute to performance, offered across the political divide, and for Kano, it felt like a quiet public vindication of daily struggles that had finally been seen. When the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was…
Abdulkadir Badsha Mukhtar Insecurity recognizes no tribe and bows to no religion. It strikes without warning, without names, and without mercy—ravaging villages and cities alike. This sobering reality was forcefully articulated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during a special prayer session convened by the Kano State Government on Sunday, 6 December 2025. The gathering was not merely symbolic; it marked a deliberate and bold response to the growing security challenges confronting the state, signaling a leadership determined to confront fear with faith, action, and collective resolve. There comes a defining moment in the life of a people when fear can…
Maikudi Muhammad Marafa The Forum of Retired Information Officers, Kano State, with deep sorrow and profound sadness, mourns the passing of our esteemed colleague and sister, Late Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji, former Head of the Graphics Department, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State. Hajiya Maryam Abdulhamid Magaji passed away on Thursday, 11th December 2025, after a brief illness. Her demise marks the end of a remarkable career defined by dedication, professionalism, and selfless service to the information sector and women in journalism. Fondly known as Aunty Maryam by her colleagues and contemporaries, she was widely admired for her…
The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has officially commenced preparations for its Silver Jubilee celebration with the inauguration of a Planning Committee. The Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, inaugurated the committee at the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) building in Kano. The event also marked the committee’s inaugural meeting, setting the tone for the strategic planning of activities to commemorate 25 years of the organisation’s service, impact, and commitment to communities across Nigeria. CHR Mobilises Religious leaders to Champion Vaccination in Sumaila LGA Speaking during the inauguration, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim emphasised that the Silver Jubilee would reflect…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports suggesting that a court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that the enforcement remains lawful and necessary in the interest of public safety. Speaking during a media briefing at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office, the Force Public Relations Officer clarified that no court at any time barred the police from implementing the policy. According to him, the court order currently being circulated was widely misinterpreted, explaining that the injunction merely directed all parties to maintain the status quo, which does not translate to a suspension of…