In the royal corridors of the Zazzau Emirate, history remembers the Emirs who ruled with wisdom, dignity, and strength. KDSG Launches Free Bus Service for Civil Servants, Students Yet behind every great Emir stands a loyal servant one who works silently, faithfully, and without reward or recognition. Among such noble men is Mallam Adamu Zagih, a palace attendant who has served with distinction and humility for decades. His loyalty spans four successive Emirs of Zazzau from Sarkin Zazzau Jafaru, to Sarkin Zazzau Aminu, to Sarkin Zazzau Shehu, and now under His Highness Sarkin Zazzau Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli. Attack on Kano…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced that a total of 1,156 candidates have applied for the 27 positions of Local Government Education Secretaries across the state. Chairman of the board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this on Friday, adding that a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the shortlisted applicants will be conducted on Saturday at the Federal University, Dutse. Wife Of Jigawa Governor Pledges More Support For Girls Education He explained that out of the 1,156 applications received, only 274 candidates were shortlisted to participate in the examination. According to Professor Musa, the recruitment exercise aims…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) has secured a conviction against a former lawmaker, Hon. Shu’ibu Kashim Dila, for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating. Dila, who hails from Malam Madori Local Government Area, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu of Chief Magistrate Court II, Dutse, following a six-month trial. JSPCACC Prosecutes MD for Alleged Fund Diversion According to a statement signed by the Director of Education and Public Relations of the Commission, Yusuf Suleiman, the case was instituted after one Aisha Yusuf of Hadejia Local Government lodged a…
“There is increasing use of federal oversight agencies as political tools. Whereas, in theory, government oversight is the lifeblood of accountability. In practice – at least in Kano State – it has fully become a political weapon” By Aminu Hussaini Sagagi In recent years, Nigerians have witnessed a troubling trend in the nation’s democratic practice: the increasing use of federal oversight agencies as political tools. Nowhere is this dynamic more glaring than in Kano State, where the federal government’s top officials appear to have systematically deployed regulatory and security institutions to weaken the state government and tilt the balance of…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has taken another major step in its plan to transform agriculture and create jobs through agribusiness. Director General of Jigawa-ATA, Dr Saifullahi Umar, disclosed this while speaking at a validation workshop held in Dutse. He said the workshop is to finalise the design of the Jigawa Agribusiness Incubation Programme (AIP), a project aimed at empowering youth and women while boosting agricultural innovation. He described the programme as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to modernise agriculture. According to him “This gathering marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards transforming agriculture in…
In Kebbi State, about 250 students of the College of Health Science and Technology, Jega, are set to resume classes soon following the approval of ₦60 million by Governor Nasir Idris to facilitate the institution’s accreditation process. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga, announced this at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, where he said the governor approved the funds for the accreditation of eight academic programmes by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). ACF Backs Kebbi’s Fight Against Banditry, Applauds Free Education According to the Commissioner, the accreditation process is already underway and nearing…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government has announced new measures to address critical water quality challenges and curb the spread of water-borne diseases across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Development Innovation Lab, where he outlined a comprehensive strategy combining scientific research and local innovation to enhance water safety. Water Is Not for Sale”: CAPPA Rejects Lagos PPP Concession According to the Commissioner, the initiative leverages advanced water treatment technologies, including precision chlorine dosing machines and natural purification methods,…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emphasized the need for stronger regional collaboration among Northern states to drive sustainable development and attract large-scale investments across the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0, Comr. Gwarzo commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad and the people of Bauchi State for successfully hosting what he described as a groundbreaking event that showcased the region’s untapped economic potential. Maulud-Kano Deputy Gov Urges Muslims to Embrace Unity, Love Representing the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, he said the summit had set a new…
Menstruation is a natural biological process that affects over half the world’s population, yet for millions of girls and women, it remains a monthly source of hardship, shame, and exclusion. This challenge, often referred to as menstrual poverty, goes beyond the lack of sanitary products it encompasses limited access to clean water, poor sanitation facilities, cultural taboos, and inadequate education about menstrual health. Across many communities, particularly in low-income areas, girls are forced to use unsafe alternatives like rags, old newspapers, or even leaves during their menstrual periods. Some miss school for several days every month, leading to learning gaps…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Kano territorial Office has joined other offices nationwide to commemorate the 2025 Customer Service Week, celebrated under the theme “Mission Possible.” The two-day event, organized by the Agency’s SERVICOM Unit, took place at the NEMA Kano Office and focused on strengthening service excellence, accountability, and partnership in humanitarian delivery. NEMA Empowers NYSC EMVs with Disaster Management Skills Delivering a paper on “Quality Assurance and Compliance in Humanitarian Service Delivery,” the Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Musa D. Abdullahi, emphasized the need for high standards, accountability, and coordination in humanitarian operations. A…