Ado Salisu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusive governance, declaring that youths and women will occupy 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions under its leadership. Aregbesola, a former Osun State governor and ex-Minister of Interior, made the pledge in Lagos during the affirmation of former members of the PDP, Labour Party, and other political platforms who officially defected to ADC. Sule Lamido Backs Opposition Coalition Under ADC Delivering a speech titled “When Good People Unite, Nigerians Win,” Aregbesola described ADC as a people-driven platform focused on rescuing…
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Ado Salisu Katsina State Commissioner of Environment, Hamza Suleiman Faskari, and Dr. Hafiz Ahmed, Special Adviser on Power and Energy, were Honoured with the Arewa Inspirational Leadership Award The Katsina State Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Hamza Suleiman Faskari, and the Special Adviser on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ahmed, have both been honoured with the prestigious Arewa Inspirational Leadership Award by the Hope Arewa Development Initiative (HADI). Hon. Faskari was recognised as Commissioner of the Year (Environment, North West) in appreciation of his tireless commitment to building a clean, safe, and sustainable environment across Katsina State. His outstanding efforts in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has appealed to the Ministry of Information and Culture for support and cooperation in ensuring the success of the ongoing voter registration exercise. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abubakar Sarkin Pawa Dambo, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi. INEC Takes Voter Registration to Grassroots in Gwarzo Dambo explained that INEC has already commenced continuous voter registration, beginning with the online process. He said the exercise covers individuals who lost or defaced their voter cards, relocated, or transferred from one…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has donated six operational vehicles to the Hisbah and Zakkat Boards to strengthen their activities and ensure more effective service delivery. The official handover ceremony was held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where Governor Idris personally presented the keys to the leadership of the two Boards. Kano Hisbah Arrests Couple for Secretly Getting Married Speaking at the event, the governor said the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to equipping government agencies with the necessary tools to perform their duties efficiently. “These organizations cannot carry out their responsibilities effectively without the required…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has commended Alhaji Abba Aliero for his selfless intervention in repairing two critical bridges – Rara Bridge and Liba Bridge – along the Sokoto–Koko–Jega federal highway. Governor Idris made the commendation while returning to Birnin Kebbi from Zuru, where he inspected sections of collapsed roads caused by recent flooding. Kebbi Communities Affected by Flooding to Get Relief as Govt Steps In He expressed appreciation for Aliero’s philanthropic effort, noting that the intervention has complemented government initiatives at a time when floods have destroyed roads, bridges, farmlands, and other infrastructure…
Kano patriotic coalition of 87 civil society organizations have rejected a biased and politically motivated statement by league of CSOs accusing present administration of corruption. In a statement signed by the convener Hassan Ibrahim Gama and co- convener Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma in behalf of the eighty seven groups on late Monday, the patriotic CSOs advised civil societies operating in Kano to embrace responsible engagements guided by facts and constructive partnership with government rather than partisan-driven activism. “CSOs, NGOs and CBOs operating in Kano State should utilise available accountability platforms and networks in the state covering various sectors (education, health, environment,…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has called on the state government to upgrade the Rabi’u Musa College of Remedial Studies, Tudun Wada RMK CARS to a College of Education, Technical and Advanced Studies. The resolution followed a joint motion by Alhaji Sule Lawan Shuwaki (Tudun Wada constituency) and Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim (Doguwa constituency) during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Nigeria Partners CCECC to Strengthen Technical, Vocational Edu The lawmakers argued that elevating the college will: Reduce unemployment, as students trained in technical and vocational skills will become self-reliant. Leverage existing infrastructure, since the…
The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with AMG Foundation, has taken a bold step towards strengthening humanitarian response and disaster management in the state with the unveiling of the draft framework for the proposed Kano State Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund. The initiative was the focus of a one-day technical workshop held at the ministry’s conference hall, facilitated by Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Technical Adviser to the Ministry who doubles as Chairman AMG Foundation. WHD: AMG Foundation Commits ₦25M to Kano Humanitarian Trust Fund In his remarks, Dr. Magashi outlined the workshop’s objectives, stressing the…
The digital media space in the last few days has been awash with a series of false narratives bordering on the accountability, trust, and financial worthiness of some key political aides of the Kano State Government. One of the ill-intended narratives, most likely sponsored, was a publication on Daily Nigerian, a Kano-based online news platform, on August 22nd, 2025, which particularly drew government attention to the allegation of withdrawal and diversion of ₦6.5 billion from the state treasury. Gov. Yusuf Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Drug Baron Bail, Palliative Diversion Central to the case of purported misappropriation, already under litigation…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC and leading upstream gas suppliers have executed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited NLNG. The agreement, secured the delivery of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feedgas to boost Nigeria’s energy transition and industrial growth. Viral Video Sparks NNPC Crackdown on Fuel Station Misconduct The 20-year agreements, with extension options, were signed at the NNPC Towers in Abuja by NLNG and its partners. Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited, Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited, SNEPCo, NNPC Gas Marketing…