The Kano State Accountability for Education (K-SAFE) has congratulated Kano students for their outstanding performance in the recently released NECO examination results. According to the NECO Examination Officer’s breakdown, Kano State recorded 68,159 students representing 5.020% of all candidates nationwide who scored five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, placing the state at the top. K-SAFE Applauds Kano’s Edu Push, Vows Oversight on ₦4.38bn Projects This was contained in a statement signed by the co-chair K-SAFE Associate Professor Auwal Halilu made to newsmen in Kano K-SAFE attributed this remarkable achievement to the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the end of the state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight, September 17, 2025. In a statement personally signed, the President said the emergency proclamation, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months, had achieved its aim of restoring peace and order. Tinubu explained that he invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution in March 2025 after a breakdown of governance in the state. Rivers: Tinubu Brokers Peace in Closed-Door Abuja Meeting According to him, the inability of the governor and the Assembly…
An NGO, the Protection Against the Abduction and Missing of Our Children (PATAMOC), has called for urgent action by security agencies to locate 600 trafficked children from Kano. The Chairman of PATAMOC, Mr Ismaila Ibrahim-Muhammad, made the call n while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Kano. Ibrahim-Muhammad was reacting to the announcement by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) that it rescued eight children suspected of being trafficked from Kano and other Northern states to the South-South and Eastern regions of Nigeria. ZDLH Gains Legislative Backing With New Lagos Declaration ”We wrote a petition to…
The Kano State Accountability for Education (K-SAFE) wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the Government and the Ministry of Education for securing approvals totaling ₦4,386,213,146.87 for vital interventions aimed at improving learning environments and supporting pupils and students across the state. The approved projects include: ₦429,913,619.52 for the settlement of suppliers of boarding schools feeding. ₦705,899,532.12 for general rehabilitation and land compensation at Government Secondary School, Kwankwaso, Madobi LGA. ₦1,147,582,000.00 for the provision of school uniforms to all Primary 1 pupils for the 2025/2026 academic session. K-SAFE Urges KNSG to Fast-Track Education Budget Releases, Reforms ₦1,622,077,084.13 for the rehabilitation of…
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, have expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his commitment to revitalising the teaching of Nigerian History in schools. They described this move as a landmark achievement that will reconnect children with their country’s past, enrich their understanding of national heritage, and strengthen the values of unity, patriotism, and responsibility. The revised curriculum has been carefully structured to guide learners across all levels—from primary to senior secondary schools—through Nigeria’s historical journey. Primary School Curriculum (Primary 1–3) At…
The Sumaila Local Government Council has confirmed that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise is progressing smoothly across all designated registration centers within the area. Executive Chairman of the council, Alhaji Farouk Abdu Sumaila, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and enthusiastic turnout of residents who are actively participating in the voter registration process. NAWOJ Mobilizes Citizens for Massive Voter Registration in Kano, Nigeria He also commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their dedication in maintaining orderliness and safety at the centers. In a statement, the council’s Information Officer, Murtala Umar Kawo, assured…
A wani yunkuri na tabbatar da zaman lafiya, daidaito da bin doka tsakanin mawaka bangaren nishadi da na addini, Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha, ya sanar da haramta duk wata nauyin muhawara daga mawakan addini a Jihar Kano, ba tare da izinin hukumar ba. Hukumar Tace Fina Finai Ta Horar Da Mata 50 Akan Daukar Hoto Wannan mataki ya biyo bayan wata muhawara da aka gudanar ba tare da izinin Hukumar ba tsakanin a Usman Maidubun Isa da Shehi Mai Tajul’izzi, wacce hukumar ta bayyana ta a matsayin karya dokokin aikinta. A yayin…
Comptroller Effiong Harrison, has handed over the leadership of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, following his retirement after 35 years of meritorious service. In his farewell remarks, Harrison expressed gratitude to officers and men of the command for their dedication and professionalism during his tenure. “I want to express my appreciation to all of you from different units and to all of the services that we have rendered to the government and ourselves as members of the Nigeria Customs Service. In our time, we had no incident or trouble…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has paid a working visit to his counterpart in Plateau State, Deputy Governor Mrs. Josephine Piyo, as part of ongoing efforts to foster unity and collaboration between the two states. In a statement signed by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, and made available to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Comrade Gwarzo emphasized the deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds that have long connected Kano and Plateau States. Kano Deputy Governor Commends AKCILS on New Degree Program He also reflected on his personal attachment to Plateau, recalling that he had…
Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, has inspected the newly completed office of the Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Justice, Barrister Aminu Hussain. He described the project as a major step toward reforming the state’s justice sector. Justice and Dignity at Heart of Nigeria’s Correctional Reforms- Minister During the inspection, Dederi commended the quality of the facility, saying it would provide a conducive working environment for the adviser and his team to deliver on their mandate of promoting justice and fairness in the state. The commissioner, who was accompanied by the…