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Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in addressing the recent surge in thuggery activities in Kofar Mata Quarters, Kano. On December 24, 2024, at approximately 8:40 pm, a team of policemen deployed at Kofar Mata/Zango junction arrested Kabiru Jamilu, a 21-year-old resident of Zango Quarters Kano. Kano Police Command Arrests 24 Suspected Thugs, Weapons Jamilu was identified as the mastermind behind the resurgence of Daba fighting between Kofar Mata and Zango youths. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, Police Public Relations Officer, For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, preliminary investigations revealed…

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has suffered a devastating double tragedy within 24 hours. Just a day after losing his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who passed away on Wednesday, his eldest son Abdulwahab Umar Namadi died in an accident on Thursday. Kano Assembly Speaker Mourns Jigawa Governor’s Mother The accident occurred around 3 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Agura village, near Kafin Hausa town, the governor’s hometown. Abdulwahab and his friend were traveling to Kafin Hausa to receive condolences over the death of his grandmother when the accident happened. The chief press secretary to the state governor,…

The Rumfa College Old Boys Association (RUMFOBA) Class ’94 marked its 30th anniversary in Kano on Thursday, with a call to the Kano state government to establish database centers in each community. These centers, to be led by village heads, would provide vital data on households across the state, enabling informed decision-making, planning, and project implementation. KNSG Collaborates RUMFOBA To Improve Education Chairman of RUMFOBA Class ’94, Engineer Professor Ibrahim Sani Madugu, emphasized the importance of these database centers in ensuring security, supporting community development, and promoting small-scale industries and trades. The class chapter has undertaken two major projects to…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Results area II (FADAMA CARES) in JIgawa state has distributed motorcycles to 27 facilitators across the state. The distribution aims to support their field operations and ensure effective service delivery. JGSG Distributes NG-CARES Materials In Kazaure Emirate Coun. During the handover ceremony, the State Programme Coordinator, Dr. Aliyu Inuwa Dutse, charged the facilitators to utilize the motorcycles responsibly. He highlighted the importance of the intervention in strengthening the facilitators’ mobility and urged them to adhere to the signed agreements, which mandate proper use and maintenance of the motorcycles. Dr. Dutse…

The passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi, mother of Jigawa State Governor, Dr. Umar Namadi Danmodi, has been met with an outpouring of condolences from across the nation. Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse, Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, described Hajiya Maryam as a devoted servant of Allah who dedicated her life to worship and helping those in need. Kano Assembly Speaker Mourns Jigawa Governor’s Mother In a condolence message, Dr. Dutse expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Governor Danmodi and his family. “On behalf of the Governing Council, Academic, Non-Academic Staff, and Students of the Institute, we extend our deepest condolences…

A Kannywood, ana ta samun sauye-sauye, musamman a ɓangaren shirya fim da kasuwancinsa, inda daga CD aka koma sinima, yanzu aka koma YouTube, sannan ake ta hanƙoron shiga manhajojin duniya ka’in da na’in. A wannan shekarar, kamar kowace shekara, masu shirya finafinan Kannywood sun taka muhimmiyar rawa wajen tsarawa da fitar da finafinai masu kyau, waɗanda suka ƙayatar da masu kallo. Tun bayan komawa ɗora finafinai a YouTube, yanzu za a iya cewa harkokin Kannywood sun fara komawa yadda suke a baya, bayan a baya masana’antar ta fara durƙusawa. Wannan ya sa BBC ta tankaɗe, ta rairaye, sannan ta zaƙulo…

Kano, Nigeria – The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm greetings to the Christian community in Kano State as they celebrate Christmas. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore congratulated Christians on the occasion, emphasizing the importance of love, tolerance, and gratitude during the festive season. Nigeria Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays “Christmas is a season of love and tolerance,” Falgore said. “I charge all Christian faithful to love one another, tolerate one another, not ignore the poor, and remain grateful to God.” The…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has demonstrated his administration’s dedication to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition-related initiatives in the state. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria This announcement was made during the flag-off ceremony of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week held in Kumbotso Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf highlighted that an additional ₦170 million has been…

Kano, Nigeria – The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed his deep shock and sadness over the sudden passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the mother of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Sani made available to newsmen. Kano Speaker Jibril Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Eid-Ul-Maulud Falgore described Hajiya Maryam as a dedicated, loyal, and caring woman who will be deeply missed. He offered his heartfelt condolences to Governor Namadi and his entire family, praying that Almighty Allah grants her…

Bolaji Okunola While Christmas is widely celebrated across the globe to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, some churches in Nigeria refrain from participating in the holiday. These churches cite various reasons, including the historical origins of Christmas and a commitment to strict biblical principles. Here are five notable Nigerian churches that do not observe Christmas: Nigeria Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses were once among the largest groups to celebrate Christmas but stopped in 1928 due to the holiday’s connection to “false religious beliefs.” The group’s official literature, including the 1993 book Jehovah’s Witnesses: Proclaimers…

Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, an esteemed Nigerian politician and former Governor of Kano State, has cemented his place as a transformative leader in Nigeria’s political landscape. His visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and commitment to progress have not only reshaped Kano State but have also inspired generations across the nation. 1,331 Ganduje Dawakin Tofa LGA APC members Decamp to NNPP Born on December 25, 1949, in Kano State, Ganduje embarked on a lifelong journey of public service, culminating in his tenure as Governor from 2015. During his time in office, he prioritized sustainable development and spearheaded impactful…

Safiyanu Dantala Jobawa Majalisar karamar hukumar Garun mallam a jihar Kano, ta ba mazauna kasuwar Kwanar Gafan wa’adin kwana bakwai da su tashi daga cikinta har zuwa wani lokaci nan gaba. Shugaban K/H Garun Malam Ya Aike Da Sakon Kirsimeti Shugaban karamar hukumar, Hon Barr Aminu Salisu Kadawa ne ya bada umarnin hakan a wajen bikin kaddamar da sake fasalin farfado da tattalin arzikin yankin. Kadawa ya ce “Duba da irin yadda kasuwar aka mai da ita tamkar wata mafaka da cibiyar yada badala maimakon ainihin yin abun da aka kafa kasuwar tun farko. Sai ga shi an buge da…

Safiyanu Dantala Jobawa Maigirma shugaban karamar hukumar Garun mallam Hon Barr Aminu Salisu Kadawa ya kai ziyar taya murnar biki kirsimeti ga mabiya addinin Kirista dake Yantomo. Kwamishina ta Taya Gwamnan Kano Murnar Sabuwar Shekara Ya yi kira gare su da su cigaba da yiwa kasa addu’a don kara samun zaman lafiya a tsakanin mabiya addinai daban-daban. A karshe ya mika goron bikin kirsimeti na naira dubu dari biyu nan take. Mabiyan sun nuna murnarsu ga yadda akwai kyakkyar alaka dake tsakaninu da mabiya addinin musulunci. Sun kuma mika godiya da irin nuna musu halaci da aka yi tare da…

Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, has praised the Director of the Kano Educational Resource Department (KERD), Hajiya Rabi Inuwa Hussain, for her exceptional performance within her first year in office. Speaking at a ceremony to mark KERD’s one-year achievements, Dr. Makoda highlighted the significant progress made by the department, demonstrating the current administration’s commitment to prioritizing education. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister The Commissioner noted that Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has proposed allocating 31% of the 2025 budget to the education sector, showcasing his dedication to the sector.…

Ado Salisu As Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, launches its newly constructed basketball and tennis courts, its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulraheed Garba, has described sports as the fastest growing industry in the global economic circuit. Professor Garba said sports is now a lucrative business, stressing that it could be running in tandem with education in no distant time. KHAIRUN Hosts Workshop on 21st Century Digital Skills According to him, sports now occupy a strategic place in the socio-economic development of nations across the world. The university authority, he noted, has a keen interest in promoting sports, a situation which…

Iran ta ɗage haramcin da ta ƙaƙaba kan manhajar sada zumunci ta Whatsapp. Kamfanin dillancin labarai na ƙasar ya ce wata hukuma ta kaɗa ƙuri’ar cire duk takunkuman da aka ƙaƙaba kan Whatsapp da rumbin sauke manhajoji na Google Play na tsawon fiye da shekara biyu. Amir Khan Zai Kafa Tarihi Da Fim Din Sa Na Laapataa Ladies Tsarin sirranta bayanai na manhajar ya sa ya yi wuya ga hukumomin ƙasar su bibiyi hirarrakin mutane kuma hakan ya ci karo da dokokin amfani da intanet masu tsauri da ƙasar ta kafa. Morocco Za Ta Ba Mata Ikon Hana Mazajen Su…

Ƙasar Morocco ta gabatar da shawarwarin samar da wata dokar iyali wadda za ta bai wa mata ƙarin ƙarfin iko a kan riƙon ƴaƴa, da gado da kuma adawa da auren mace fiye da ɗaya. Kokarin Yaki Da Dabi’un Cin Zarafun Mata A Kaduna Da Yadda Kwalliya Ke Biyan Kudin Sabulu Wannan sauyi na zuwa ne bayan shekara 20 masu hanƙoro na fafutikar ganin an tabbatar da ita. Haka nan dokar za ta taƙaita auren wuri. Dokokin waɗanda suka kai guda 100, na buƙatar amincewar majalisar dokoki da kuma sarkin ƙasar kafin a fara aiki da su. Senegal’s Traditional Religious…

Kano-ACReSAL has made significant strides in addressing water scarcity in Kano State by constructing five additional solar-powered boreholes. These new boreholes are located in Kwankwasiyya Village, Mariri Community, and Yelwa Community, all within Kano’s historic city. Kano ACReSAL Opens Bid For Bulbula-Gayawa gully Erosion Project The State Project Coordinator, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, recently led an inspection team to these sites, comprising key personnel from the State Project Management Unit (SPMU). The team’s objective was to assess the projects’ progress and provide technical guidance where necessary. The inspection team included experts like Mr. Sulaiman Abubakar Sulaiman, Water Resources Specialist; Mr.…

The Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), a World Bank-funded program, has achieved a remarkable milestone in Kano State. According to Dr. Umar Yahuza, ANRiN project coordinator in Kano, the program has provided essential nutrition services to over 3.3 million individuals in the state. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria Specifically, ANRiN has supplied Multiple Micro Supplementations (MMS) to 1.5 million pregnant women and Micronutrient Powder (MNP) to 1.8 million children across 484 wards in 44 local government areas. This initiative aims to reduce malnutrition, improve school performance, and decrease maternal and child mortality. The program has also…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to make 2025 a year of significant security improvements across the country. In his Christmas message, Musa acknowledged the challenges of the past year, including incidents of terrorism and banditry, but expressed gratitude for the troops’ resilience and sacrifices. Kano Police Assures Adequate Security for 2024 Maukibi Musa honored the memory of fallen soldiers, stating that their ultimate sacrifice demands a renewed commitment to securing the nation. Breaking: Chief Of Army Staff Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja Dies At 56 He emphasized the need for all security…