The Kano State Government, KNSG, has officially received the report of the fact-finding committee constituted to investigate the alleged involvement of the state Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, in the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu . The report was presented to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, by the Chairman of the Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussain. Kano Transport Commissioner Pulls Out as Surety in Drug Case He said the panel conducted a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the matter.…
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The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a 3-day retreat for Honourable Members and Management Staff in Abuja. The retreat features in-depth sessions on the overview of constitutional powers of appropriations, the role of committees in the budget process, management of constituency relations in challenging environments, and the corporate governance of parliamentary institutions, among other key subjects. Nigeria Intensifies Zero Dose Fight as AHBN, AFENET Host Strategic Retreat This was disclosed in a statement issued by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Chief Press Secretary to the Rt. Honourable Speaker, on Monday, 4th August, 2025. In his inaugural address, Rt. Hon. Speaker…
Khadijah Aliyu The soaring cost of sanitary pads in Nigeria is posing a serious threat to menstrual hygiene management, especially among low-income women and girls across the country. The growing concern has sparked conversations about period poverty and the urgent need for government intervention and public awareness. V-PeSDI, NGOs Tackle Period Poverty with Reusable Pad Training In recent months, the price of sanitary pads has risen sharply, with an average pack now selling between ₦800 and ₦2,000, depending on location and brand, an increase of nearly 100% in some areas. This surge has forced many women and girls, particularly in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commended the skill, resilience, determination, and teamwork that propelled the team to the fifth consecutive title, and the seventh overall. He praised the team’s determination to bring glory to the country despite losing the first quarter of the match. “Your superb…
The White House has defended United States President Donald Trump’s firing of the top official responsible for compiling employment statistics after her dismissal raised concerns about the future credibility of crucial economic data. Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on Friday, claiming without evidence that the latest jobs report had been “rigged” to make him look bad. On Sunday, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, denied that Trump was “shooting the messenger” and questioned the accuracy of the figures showing much weaker hiring than previously reported. “The president…
According to emergency services reports here in Gaza, two Palestinians were killed today, including a woman, and more than 20 were injured while trying to access food supplies near the controversial GHF in Rafah. It has been very clear that Palestinians who are going to these aid centres have become mentally exhausted, and they are suffering from severe malnutrition, which is why they are still taking the risk to go to these aid centres to bring back food for their families. Also, many have not been eating for days. But recently, I have heard firsthand accounts from locals confirming that…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity rose after a last-minute trade deal with the US. Lee’s approval climbed to 63.3% from 61.5% last week, according to a Realmeter survey released Monday. The survey was commissioned by a local newspaper and conducted between July 28 and August 1. The trade deal announced on July 31 set tariffs on most Korean exports to the US at 15%, on par with regional rival Japan and among the lowest in Asia. The tariff negotiation was one of the first high-stakes diplomatic tests for Lee, still in his honeymoon period with voters. His election…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting soil degradation, erosion, and other environmental challenges. This was disclosed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the flag-off ceremony of a massive tree planting program, where 5.5 million seedlings will be planted across the state, held at Makoda Local Government Area. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting He said the primary aim of this program is to address the numerous environmental challenges affecting communities in Kano State. Governor Yusuf emphasized that these challenges have been causing significant problems for the people. The governor assured that the state…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has described the Deputy Senate President, Hon. Barau I. Jibrin, as the most qualified and capable candidate to lead Kano State in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Speaking during a political gathering held at the Federal Secretariat in Kano Minister Ata addressed senior legislative aides of the Deputy Senate President and reaffirmed Hon. Barau’s unparalleled political competence and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano. “Hon. Barau is the best candidate to lead Kano in 2027. His leadership capacity, integrity, and dedication to our party’s…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission RMAFC organized a two-day induction and orientation training in Nasarawa State for newly inaugurated members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). Speaking at the opening session, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammad Bello Shehu, OFR, represented by Director Human Resource and Administration Mr. Rabiu Kabir urged the members to uphold the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and commitment to national interest in the discharge of their duties. He remarked, “ACTU’s mission to promote transparency and a corruption-free system aligns perfectly with our mandate, and I am confident that our collaboration will…