The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil. A move expected to significantly enhance air travel between the two countries and unlock wide-ranging opportunities for Nigerian sports professionals. NANPF Names CSP Chijioke as Director Players’ Safety Security CSP Chijioke Kalu Erem, Director of Players’ Safety and Security at NANPF, said the agreement, signed during Tinubu’s official visit to Brazil, could revolutionise Nigerian football through strengthened collaboration with Brazilian and South American football institutions. According to Kalu, improved connectivity will facilitate player exchange, technical partnerships, and…
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A violent confrontation between small-scale business owners and thugs allegedly led by Tudun-Wada Local Government Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu, has left several business owners injured and sparked widespread outrage. The incident occurred on Thursday when business owners gathered to discuss their grievances regarding local government policies that they claim are detrimental to their livelihoods. KNHA Advocates Technical, Vocational Training Through RMK CARS Upgrade The controversy began when Hajiya Sa’a ordered the demolition of small-scale businesses under the pretext of constructing a drainage system. Many business owners were left without a place to operate, and once the drainage was completed, they…
Ibrahim Salisu Abubakar In the turbulent and often unpredictable terrain of Nigerian politics, some of the most influential figures are not the ones constantly in the limelight. Instead, they are the quiet strategists, the bridge-builders, and the trusted allies who work tirelessly behind the scenes to shape outcomes. Sidelined: How CPC Loyalists Were Humiliated Within APC by Buhari Kabir Ibrahim Masari, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political Matters, is one such figure. A man of loyalty, discretion, and deep political reach, Masari has steadily built a reputation as one of the most trusted members of President…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has approved a ₦215,378,374,543,60 supplementary appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year. The approval followed a request from the State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf which was formally presented to lawmakers during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Kano Assembly Approves N99.2 Billion Supplementary Budget Announcing the passage of the bill, Speaker Falgore confirmed that the Assembly had approved the sum of ₦215,378,374,543.62 after rigorous deliberations and legislative scrutiny. He emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds. “The House will…
The Kano State Police Command says it has achieved significant milestones in its ongoing fight against crime following the launch of a new security initiative, Operation Kukan Kura. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, noting that the operation, introduced in July 2025, has drastically reduced criminal activities across the state by combining community engagement with tactical policing. Kano Police, Pyramid FM Launch Weekly Security Program According to him, the initiative is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to deepen…
The Kano State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), in collaboration with the Health and Development Support Program (HANDS), has convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening community engagement and advancing social and behavioral change communication (SBCC) strategies to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The dialogue, which drew participants from Kabo, Kiru, Kura, Karaye, Sumaila, Rogo, and Madobi Local Government Areas, focused on raising awareness on the critical role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in preventing NTDs, improving stakeholder collaboration, and promoting community-driven feedback for sustainable impact. WASH Takes Center Stage as RUWASA, HANDS Partner to Eliminate NTDs…
Jagorancin Northern Youth Forum (NYF) na mika godiya da jinjina ga Shugaban Hukumar Alhazai ta Kasa (NAHCON), Farfesa Abdullahi Usman Sale, da tawagarsa bisa nasarar gudanar da aikin Hajjin 2025 cikin kwarewa da nagarta. Shugabancinku ya samar da manyan nasarori da suka yi daidai da Shirin Renewed Hope Agenda Na Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu, musamman ta fuskar yin komai a bayyane, rage farashi a sassa daban-daban, samar da VIP Tent A ga Alhazai, da kuma tallafin Shugaban kasa ga aikin Hajjin 2024. NAHCON Ta Shirya Taron Masu Ruwan Da Tsarki Akan Hajjin Bana Haka kuma abin a yaba ne, yadda…
The attention of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has been drawn to comments made by the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in a television interview on Sunday. In that interview, he alleged, falsely, that the ONSA coordinates a policy of payments and offers incentives to bandits. Tinubu’s Corruption Saga: Najaatu-Ribadu Feud Takes Center Stage This claim is baseless. At no time has the ONSA, or any arm of government under this administration, engaged in ransom payments or inducements to criminals. On the contrary, we have consistently warned Nigerians against paying ransom. El-Rufai’s allegations are…
MUSTAPHA ALFANLA The Oba Yoruba of Kano, His Royal Majesty Dr Murtala Alimi Otisese, has enjoined Muslim faithful to cultivate the habit of alleviating poverty in society by giving empowerment to the less privileged. Oba Adetimirin made this call during the Maiden edition of the empowerment programme by the NUREINI JIMOH LEGAL SUPPORT FOUNDATION (NJLSF) in Kano state at the Jamaatul Islamiyyah Masjid Yankaba, Kano. IWD: WOFAN Pioneers Holistic Approach to Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture In his address, the Founder, Barr Nurein Jimoh (SAN) said, this presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries who were widows, selected from various muslim organisations…
MUSTAPHA ALFANLA The Gumel Emirates of Jigawa state on Saturday, 30th August, went agog as Alhaji Muhammad Yaqub Olanrewaju became the 5th Oba of the Yoruba community of Gumel, Jigawa state. Turbaning the Oba in his palace, the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness, Mai martaba Dr Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, appreciates the Yoruba community, adding that their contributions to the Emirate cannot be overemphasised. Lawan Ya’u Gumel 1964-2025: Tribute to a Mentor, Bridge-Builder He further explained that the choice of Alhaji Muhammad Yaqub Olanrewaju was made after a fruitful deliberation and consideration. Presenting the Yoruba staff of office to…