The Kano State Government, KNSG in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, has profiled 718 repentant youths formerly involved in thuggery and violent crimes under its Safe Corridor Amnesty Project. The profiling exercise, held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Bompai, marks a major step in the state’s non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity, youth violence, and drug abuse. Kano Launches Project Safe Corridor to Address Political Thuggery Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the initiative is aimed at providing rehabilitation, reintegration, and empowerment opportunities for repentant youths. “By…
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The Kogi Central Journalists Guild, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, the father of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo. A statement signed by the Guild’s national Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Tijjani Abdulsalam, and secretary, Mr Ozumi Abdul described the death of Pa Ododo as a painful loss. Ododo Marks 1 Year in Office, Kogi Journalists Laud Achievements The Guild in the signed statement that was made available to Media Houses said “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Governor’s father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. “Our hearts go out to the…
The Jigawa State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Bala Bawa, has said he has no regrets about being posted to the state as the 15th commandant, describing the assignment as a call to serve. He stated this while speaking at the celebration of his 100 days in office as the New NSCDC state commandant held at the command headquarters, Dutse. NCPWD Empowers NSCDC Officers to Enforce Disability Anti-Discrimination Act He said he finds the state as one of the most peaceful states in the country despite some security agencies, including farmers and herdsman clashes,…
Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to inspect and assess the extent of infrastructural damage caused by recent flooding across the state. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi shortly after the inauguration of the committee. Communities Trapped as Flood Washes Away Roads, Bridges in Kebbi The committee is chaired by the Commissioner of Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruq, and is mandated to visit all affected sites, document verifiable evidence of the damage, and make recommendations for rehabilitation and reconstruction…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in repairing roads and bridges across the state that were destroyed by recent flooding. The State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, made the call after leading a team to assess the situation in four local government areas badly affected by the disaster. Kano’s Lungu Kal-Kal Promises Better Drainage, Less Flooding According to him, the tragedy followed days of heavy downpour which triggered flooding that washed away several roads, including federal trunk “A” roads, bridges, farmlands, and houses. “Major bridges have completely collapsed…
Sani Haruna The Main Committee of the Argungu International Fishing Festival has officially resumed activities to ensure the successful hosting of the world-renowned cultural and tourism event scheduled for February 2026. The Director General of the Festival, Alhaji Sufyanu Garba Bena, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. CAPPA Advocates for No-Smoking Policy at Ojude Oba Festival According to him, the meeting was chaired by the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, who is also Chairman of the Main Committee, following a directive from Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) for immediate and sustained preparations ahead…
Ado Salisu With less than a month to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, coaches have called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently pay outstanding grants to Nigeria’s elite athletes. The championships are scheduled for September 13–21, 2025, but concerns are mounting over delayed payments, which coaches fear could affect athletes’ morale and performance. President of the Nigeria Coaches Association, Gabriel Opuana, expressed frustration over what he described as unequal treatment of athletes. “Some athletes have been paid grants while others have not. This is causing disaffection among them and affecting their commitment, especially in relay events,” Opuana…
Ado Salisu The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, says podium performances at the Olympics are not achieved by chance but through deliberate investment in grassroots sports development. Dikko stated this in Abuja while hosting the TIG Nigeria gymnastics team, which recently returned victorious from the African International Club Championship in South Africa. NSC Operating Without Legal Backing, SWAN Raises Alarm He explained that the Commission has launched an aggressive grassroots development plan across all sports to build a strong pipeline of future champions. “Our focus is on the big prizes at the African Games, Commonwealth…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta sake jaddada kudurinta na tabbatar da ingancin aikin jarida tare da kiyaye ka’idojin aiki, da kuma ci gaba da yin aiki tare da masu ruwa da tsaki domin tsaftace fagen yada labarai. Kwamishinan Yada Labarai da Harkokin Cikin Gida na Jihar Kano, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, ne ya bayyana hakan a lokacin da kungiyar Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) ta kai masa ziyarar ban girma a ofishinsa. Gwamnatin Jihar Kano Bata Hana Yin Adawa Ba- ComradeWaiya Comrade Waiya ya bayyana cewa, koyaushe ma’aikatar ta na ganin muhimmancin yin aiki kafada da kafada da kungiyoyi wajen…
In line with the directives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the nationwide commencement of voter registration, the Kano State Government has approved the establishment of the Kano State Mobilization Taskforce on Voter Registration. The high-powered committee, which will be inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), will be chaired by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. CVR Resumption: INEC Says No Date Has Been Fixed According to the government, the initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at mobilizing and encouraging citizens to fully participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise…