The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has put in place robust measures to mitigate flooding and other environmental hazards through preparedness, early warning systems, community engagement, and collaboration with local governments. Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, made this known during a two-day Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) Stakeholders Engagement Workshop held in Kano. NEMA Sensitizes Residents, Drivers on Dangers of Fuel Explosions Represented by the Director of Planning, Research, and Forecasting, Dr. Onimode Bandele, the DG explained that the EP&R programme covers evacuation preparedness, infrastructure assessments, and collaboration with state ministries of works and housing. She noted…
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Ashahabu Lawal Rafukka In every generation, a leader emerges who carries the hopes of the downtrodden not as a burden, but as a sacred trust. For northern Nigeria, and indeed for millions across the country, that leader has been Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. His politics, often misunderstood by the elite, have always been centred on service, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the ordinary man and woman whose voices are often drowned out in the din of partisan struggle. Kwankwaso-Era Garment Centers Back in Focus as Kano Assembly Demands Utilization When news broke in Kano that Kwankwaso had declared, “We…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command,has decorated and celebrated the promotion of 66 senior officers at the ECOWAS Complex, Seme-Krake Joint Border Post. In his address, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Wale Adenuga, described the promotion as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility. “This promotion should be received with humility. It is not a licence for pride but a call to higher service. Carry your junior colleagues along, celebrate one another, and let us make Seme Area Command the pride of the Service,” he urged. Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to the CGC’s leadership vision,…
Ma’aikatar Muhalli da Sauyin Yanayi, karkashin jagorancin Kwamishina Dahir M. Hashim, ta ɗauki wani mataki na ci gaba wajen karfafawa al’umma da kuma farfado da muhalli. A ranar 9 ga Satumba, 2025, a Dawakin Tofa, ma’aikatar ta raba jimillar bishiyar mangwaro guda 3,000 masu yalwar ƴaƴa ga matan karkara A wata sanarwa da ma’aikatar ta fitar, an ƙaddamar da shirin ne karkashin jagorancin Anas Ibrahim Danmaliki, shugaban ƙaramar hukumar Dawakin-Tofa. Ma’aikatar ta ce an ƙaddamar da wannan shiri ne domin inganta lafiyar abinci a cikin gida, ƙara samun kudin shiga ga iyali, da kuma ƙarfafa juriya ga sauyin yanayi, tare…
Zainab watched the glow of the city lights from her balcony in Minna, a half-empty mug of lukewarm tea in her hand. The night air offered little comfort against the heavy weight pressing down on her spirit. Inside, Umar was likely still scrolling through his phone, or perhaps watching another football match. It was a routine that had become painfully familiar over the past two years. She loved Umar, she truly did. They had met at the University of Abuja, full of dreams and shared laughter. She remembered his infectious optimism, his grand plans for a future where they’d build…
Sani Haruna Yauri Local Government Council in Kebbi State has imposed a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. following a violent clash between youths engaged in gold mining at Garin Katta community. Announcing the curfew, Chairman of Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shuaibu, said he had already alerted the Police Area Commander and the Department of State Services (DSS) before the situation escalated. Kaduna State Government Lifts Curfew in Kaduna and Zaria Towns According to him, the violence stemmed from a misunderstanding among miners, which led to loss of lives and destruction of property. Eyewitnesses reported that the crisis…
Nasiru Mohammed waziri In a renewed effort to tackle phone snatching, thuggery, and other related crimes, the Kano State Government has inaugurated 380 volunteer youths as members of the Special Anti-Phone Snatching Squad (KOSSAP). As part of the initiative, the recruits have commenced a two-week intensive training programme at the Kano State Corporate Security Institute Gabasawa, aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills to assist in safeguarding lives and property across the state. SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Kano’s Deadly Phone Snatching Epidemic The training is designed to equip them with the skills and discipline needed to support security agencies in…
Sani Haruna The Director General of the Argungu International Fishing Festival, Alhaji Safiyanu Bena, has empowered 85 youths in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State with the sum of ₦1.7 million to support the mobilisation of eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Speaking during the distribution exercise, Alhaji Bena represented by Engineer Tukur Hamidu Bena described the initiative as a show of generosity and a demonstration of commitment to grassroots development. Argungu Fishing Festival Committee Resumes Preparations for 2026 Edition He noted that the empowerment aligns with the ideals of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir…
The Gala Night The ballroom of the Transcorp Hilton shimmered under crystal chandeliers. Politicians, businessmen, and their wives moved in circles of power, their laughter polished, their conversations heavy with influence. Tonight’s charity gala was meant to raise funds for orphans — a noble cause, but also a stage for wealth to display itself. Abuja Marriage By Fatima Zahra Umar Maryam Bello stood quietly near the edge of the hall. At thirty-eight, she had long mastered the art of being present without becoming spectacle. Her deep green gown was modest but elegant, her scarf pinned neatly, her eyes calm as…
The Kano State chapter of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has inaugurated a new executive committee to pilot its affairs for the next three years, with a pledge to deepen its role as a unifying voice for northern Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony, held during the Forum’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kano, brought together political leaders, elder statesmen, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders. ACF Urges Government To Revitalize Kano Industries Create Jobs Re-elected Chairman Dr. Goni Faruk-Umar will lead the 12-member executive, which includes Hajiya Aishatu Yakubu Maijamaa as Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Idris-Ahmad as Vice Chairman, and Dr. Aminu…