The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating police officers and using fake identification to extort unsuspecting members of the public. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Kano. According to Kiyawa, the suspects — Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45) — were apprehended on October 16 by operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) following credible intelligence reports. He explained that items recovered from the suspects include a fake police warrant card, handcuffs, mutilated…
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In a bold move to strengthen girls’ education and bridge gender disparities in learning, the Kano State Government has unveiled strategic plans to enhance support for girls through continued gender-responsive collaboration and equitable budget allocation. The commitment was reaffirmed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during the two-day Kano Girls’ Education Summit 2025 organized by the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative under the Malala Foundation, in collaboration with the state government. The event, held at the International Conference Hall, Bayero University, Kano, drew key education stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates from across Nigeria. The summit, themed “Investing in…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria In a historic moment for gender equality and youth empowerment, hundreds of adolescent girls from across West and Central Africa (WCA) converged in Dakar, Senegal, for the first-ever Regional Girls’ Summit. The event was a powerful gathering that placed girls not at the margins, but at the centre of the conversation about their future. UNICEF, AUC, Benin Republic Lead Africa’s Nutrition Revolution Organised by UNICEF and the Government of Senegal, the summit coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child. It culminated in the adoption of the “Dakar Declaration and Program of Action for Girls in…
In commemoration of the second anniversary of the handover of over 600 Kano repentant thugs to the Kano State Government by the Kano State Police Command under the leadership of former Commissioner of Police, AIG Muhammad Usaini Gumel on October 17, 2023 and coinciding with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed annually on October 17, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Chair of the AMG Foundation, has announced empowerment support targeting 100 of these repentant thugs. This support, with an expected funding of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000), aims to reintegrate the youths as productive members of society. AMG,Partners Donates…
Ado Salisu As anticipation builds ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its unwavering commitment to ensuring a transparent, credible, and fair process across all federations in the country. Speaking exclusively, a senior NSC official emphasized that the Commission remains resolute in upholding integrity and due process — despite what was described as “desperate attempts by certain individuals to manipulate outcomes.” He further reaffirmed that the rules and regulations guiding each association, in line with the NSC’s election guidelines and national laws, would be strictly enforced to preserve credibility and restore trust…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Kaduna State House of Assembly has commenced the legislative process for a bill seeking to establish and regulate safe spaces in schools as part of efforts to enhance girl-child enrolment, retention, and empowerment initiatives across the state. Hon. Mahmud Lawal, Chairman, House Committee on Education, disclosed this on Friday at the maiden Girls’ Education Summit held in Zaria. The summit was organized by the Center for Girls’ Education (CGE) in Commemoration to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. Lawal explained that the proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for a Law for Safe Spaces in…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the 44 Local Government Chairmen in the state to prioritize developmental projects, ensure transparency in public fund management, and uphold the principles of good governance at the grassroots level. The Governor made the call at the opening of a four-day retreat organized by the Kano State Government in collaboration with ANHI Consultants International, held at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. Reps Question Underfunding of ICPC Despite Major Corruption Recoveries The retreat, themed “Anti-Corruption, Financial Fraud, Transformational Leadership, and Ethical Values in the Workplace,” brought together Local Government Chairmen, Secretaries, Directors of Personnel…
Sani Haruna Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Hussaini Zakariya, has trained officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Kebbi State Command, on effective investigation and diligent prosecution to strengthen the country’s criminal justice system. The one-day capacity-building workshop, held in Birnin Kebbi, was organized by the Law Savannah Chambers, aimed at equipping police prosecutors, detectives, and personnel of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) with practical legal skills to improve justice delivery. Speaking during the training, Zakariya said the Police Act, 2020, and the Kebbi State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), 2020, emphasized the need for lawful and…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar About one million children in Gombe State are expected to receive Azithromycin during a mass drug administration exercise scheduled from November 10 to 14, 2025. The State Project Manager of the SARMAAN II Project, Mr. Abubakar Isa, announced this during a media parley and stakeholders’ engagement held in Gombe. Abubakar Isa, who is also the Gombe State Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, explained that SARMAAN II, which stands for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Nigeria, is a health project aimed at reducing deaths among children under five caused by pneumonia, diarrhea, and…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria has been ranked 115th out of 123 countries in the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), signalling a severe food security crisis driven by poverty, high inflation, and insecurity. This revelation was made by Dr Adiya Ode, Country Representative and Political Director of the UK Government-funded Propcom+ Programme, during the Nutritious Food Fair held in Kano State to commemorate World Food Day 2025. UN Summit: Africa Calls for Urgent Action on Global Food Crisis The event, themed “Our Food, Our Heritage,” was organised by the Kano State Government in collaboration with Propcom+ (FCDO) and HarvestPlus Solutions, and brought…