In a strong move to restore public trust and uphold the law, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has warned police officers against human rights violations and misconduct. During a virtual meeting with senior police managers, the IGP emphasized the need for professionalism and adherence to the law. He stressed that any officer found guilty of human rights abuses or misconduct will face severe consequences. Police Shake-Up: IGP Appoints New Heads of SIS, Marine Unit Key Areas of Focus: Human Rights Protection: The IGP reiterated the police force’s commitment to protecting human rights and preventing abuses.…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has commissioned a modern party secretariat in Awka, Anambra State. This secretariat was generously donated by Sir Paul Chukwuma APC Charges Governor Lawal to Prioritize Security Over Politics During the commissioning, Ganduje assured Anambra APC that the national party will provide all necessary support to capture the state. He emphasized the party’s commitment to taking over the governance of Anambra State . The event was attended by notable party members, including the National Working Committee (NWC), party elders, and the South East Zonal Committee. Ganduje’s promise aligns with the…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is gearing up for its 39th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to take place from February 12 to 15, 2025. The event will mark a significant milestone in the academic journey of its students. According to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, a total of 8,769 graduands from eleven faculties will receive their degrees, diplomas, and certificates during the ceremony. Haruna Aliyu Takes the Helm as Bayero University’s Registrar The ceremony will be held over three days, with the first day seeing 4,402 graduands from eleven faculties receive their degrees. The second day will feature another 4,367…
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary actions against two court staff, Hudu Idris, a registrar at the Upper Sharia Court, Gwarzo, and Abba Bala Gwarzo, a casual watchman, over alleged fraud. Following a petition filed by Alhaji Sani Bozo, the duo admitted to receiving bribes amounting to N214,000. Consequently, Idris has been demoted by one grade level and placed on compulsory retirement with immediate effect, while Gwarzo’s contract appointment has been terminated. Kano Anti-Corruption Probes N1.5 Billion Foreign Scholarship Fraud In another development, the JSC lifted the suspension of three officials, Bilya Abdullahi, Auwalu Khalil, and…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Former Governor of Jigawa State and current Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has stated that he has no regrets in selecting Governor Umar Namadi as his successor in the 2023 general election. Badaru affirmed his confidence in Namadi’s leadership, emphasizing that his choice was based on competence and continuity in governance. Jigawa, AfDB Collaborate to Transform Agricultural Sector The Minister made the remarks, during a flagging off of a Citizen Engagement Program held in Auyo local Government, Jigawa state. He expressed satisfaction with the visionary leadership and excellent performance exhibited by Governor Malam Umar Namadi which improved…
Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recognized the outstanding contributions of several organizations and individuals to road safety in Kano. At the 2024 end-of-the-year award night, the FRSC honored the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for its commitment to reporting FRSC activities and creating awareness about safer roads. FRSC Decorates 44 New Officers, Marshals In Kano Other awardees include the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano State Council, Express Radio, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and philanthropist Alhaji Sani Yakasai. Umar Matazu, Sector Commander of FRSC RS1.2 Kano, presented the awards, praising the awardees…
Ado Salisu Bayero University Kano BUK basketball team will confront its Baba Ahmed University counterpart in the opening of the 1st Kanawa Tertiary Institution basketball championship. Both sides are expected to parade skillful and talented students for the encounters. The match is expected to be dicey capable of going to either side. BUK Set for Inter-Departmental Sports Competition Other matches include the Federal University of Education Kano will take on Skyline University and Elrazi Medical University versus Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil. The competition’s coordinator, Sanusi Shuaibu Badway, called on the participant’s teams to exhibit sportsmanship and to…
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB led by Executive Secretary Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has embarked on a comprehensive operation to transform the state’s health sector. This was contained in a statement signed by the public relations officer HMB, Samira Suleiman. Kano HMB Inaugurates Committee to Checkmate Maternal Mortality According to the statement, the operation which was officially launched on Monday the 27th of January 2025 has Executive members comprising of the Commissioner for Health, DG’S of PHIMA, KNCDC, KSACA and DMCSA as well as Executive Secretary of KSCHMA and KHETFUND, HMB directors, Secretaries and the public Relations Officer.…
Hannatu Suleiman Abba In Kano State, rural communities continue to suffer from poverty and lack of basic services, Marken Mahuta, a remote village in Ɗambatta Local Government Area, has neither healthcare nor education. For decades, residents have lived without a functional health centre or a primary school that can graduate students. The result is illiteracy, maternal deaths, and lost futures. How gov Yusuf reconnected Kano community that spent 3 years in blackout No School, No Future Education in Marken Mahuta is rare. No girl has ever completed primary school, and boys struggle due to poor facilities, unqualified teachers, and cultural…
Ibrahim Ibrahim At least four passengers lost their lives, while 12 others sustained injuries in a fatal motor accident near Busuku village in Kirikasamma local Government, Jigawa state. The Incident occurred while the victims were travelling to a wedding ceremony in Saleri village, located in Kirikasamma Local Government Area. Jigawa Gov Loses Son in Tragic Accident Hours After Mother’s Demise Chairman of Kirikasamma LGA, Muhammad Maji Wakili Marma, confirmed the accident. He, however, visited Busuku to condole the families of the deceased, expressing sympathy over their untimely loss. Similarly, the Member representing Kirikasamma, Birniwa, and Guri Federal Constituency, Honorable Abubakar…
Kan Tudu Community in Dala local government area of Kano state has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi as commissioner of information and internal affairs. Elders, youths, women groups as well as politicians in the community gathered on Sunday evening to honor the commissioner for his well deserved appointment. Read Also :CSOs Celebrate Appointment of Waiya, Ma’aji as Commissioners Alhaji Dayyabu Maiturare, the chairman NNPP in Dala local government, commended the foresight of his Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing the right person as the government spokesperson On this part, Kan Tudu ward chairman of…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in Lagos state. According to the police, on February 7, 2025, a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Obi, was arrested by police from the Satellite Division while riding an unregistered motorcycle. Upon searching the suspect, a brownie pistol and 13 rounds of live ammunition were discovered concealed within an MP3 radio. Read also: Nigeria Police Force Denies Arrest of Public Complaints Chairman In a separate incident, four suspected traffic robbers – Kadir Ibrahim, Ifeanyin John, Oduwole Shola, and Rilwan Olajuwon – were apprehended by officers…
As part of efforts to curb maternal and neonatal mortality in Kano state, the Executive Secretary of the Hospital Management Board HMB Dr. Mansur Nagoda, on Saturday, inaugurated the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Committee. Dr. Nagoda explained that the Board, supported by the State Ministry of Health under the leadership of the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf is working round the clock to curtail maternal and neonatal death, which he describes as a critical public health goal that requires a multifaceted approach. HMB Launches Supervision Campaign to Revolutionize Healthcare The Executive Secretary further stressed that, among the strategies put…
Mohammed Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF says nearly 250,000 children in Kano have never received any routine immunization vaccine, making Kano home to the highest number of zero-dose children in Nigeria. The UNICEF Kano chief of field office, Mr Rahma Rihood Mohammed, made the indication during a workshop for chairmen and district heads across the 44 LGAs in the state. KNSG UNICEF Workshop Seeks to Sustain Polio Eradication According to him, the number of reported poliovirus cases in Kano increased from 6 in 2022 to 27 in 2023 and 29 in 2024. He described vaccination as the most…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has criticized the proposed 12-4 education model in Nigeria, calling it a “misplaced priority” and “symptomatic of policy inconsistency.” In a press statement signed by the Executive Director CHRICED Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. CHRICED Condemns FG’s Unlawful Charges Detention of Minors CHRICED argued that the Nigerian education system requires a comprehensive overhaul, rather than just tweaking the duration of basic and tertiary education. The organization highlighted several pressing challenges facing the education sector, including: Decline in educational standards,outdated curriculum,Inadequate funding,corruption and mismanagement as well as high number of out-of-school children.…
Kabiru Haruna There are few people whose careers seamlessly blend politics, academia, and personal integrity, but Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule is one of them. His recent promotion to Associate Professor is not just a milestone—it’s a recognition of years of hard work, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to excellence. CITAD Commemorates World Creativity Innovation Women In ICT For those who know him, Dr. Sule is more than just an academic or a political figure; he is a mentor, a leader, and an inspiration. His years of service as the Director of Press under Governor Ibrahim Shekarau earned him a reputation…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. CSOs Celebrate Appointment of Waiya, Ma’aji as Commissioners According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals. Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of…
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has described the the progress of the Renewed Hope Housing Project in Damaturu, Yobe State as fair. During his visit to the site on Saturday, Minister Ata expressed satisfaction with some of the building performance, roads, drainages water and electricity. ATA Assumes Duty As State Minister Housing Urban Development He called on some of contractors building some parts of the Renewed hope estate to improve as most of the houses are on DVC level. Minister Ata commended the contractors for their hard work and dedication, noting that…
Muhammad Salisu Kano State is taking significant steps to eradicate polio, with local government chairmen and district heads from all 44 local LGAs undergoing a two-day training workshop. The workshop, organized by the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board and supported by UNICEF, aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the spread of polio. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment to Polio Eradication The training focuses on sustaining gains in polio eradication, routine immunization, and other primary healthcare services. It also addresses immunization, polio eradication, and zero-dose issues affecting the state. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State has expressed its readiness to strengthen its collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in key agricultural sectors. Technical advisor to the JIgawa state Governor on Agriculture, Dr Saifullahi Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. Sasakawa, Jigawa Sign Agric Value Addition Agreement He explained that this follows a high-level engagement between Governor Umar Namadi, FCA, and AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan. Governor Namadi, who attended Dr. Adesina’s 65th birthday celebration, took the opportunity to engage in discussions aimed at advancing Jigawa State’s agricultural agenda. Community Applauds CODARAN For Setting Up Milk…