Twenty organizations across Kano state have submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police through the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone one Kano, against former secretary to the state government Alhaji Usman Alhaji over a contents of a press statement dated 30th May 2025, issued under the aegis of the APC Patriotic Volunteers. The petitioners expressed concern over the content of the statement which they said can instigate violence and disturb public peace. Katsina Police Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims in Daring Night Operation “We, the undersigned concerned citizens and stakeholders of Kano State, write to…
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Mahfouz Mustapha Maisikeli As someone who has had the privilege of performing Hajj multiple times, I went into the 2025 pilgrimage expecting the usual: long queues, food complaints, poor logistics, and the everyday hustle for survival in the Holy Land. But what I experienced this year as a pilgrim from Kano State under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, completely shattered those expectations—for good. Tears, Prayers, and Riyals: A Hajj to Remember with Gov. Yusuf From the very beginning, the organization, coordination, and care shown to us were unlike anything I had seen in the past. The…
In response to the incident involving AIRPEACE Airline and Senator Adams Oshiomhole at Lagos Airport last Wednesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stepped in to de-escalate tensions, calling for calm, objectivity, and procedural fairness. In his official X handle,Keyamo disclosed that he has been in direct communication with both parties since the incident unfolded and has instructed aviation agencies to refrain from hasty conclusions, citing the importance of the legal principle of audi alteram partem the right to be heard. Keyamo Rebukes FCCPC Over Air Peace Fare Probe “I have urged all parties to desist…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticized the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for issuing a statement on Air Peace’s alleged pricing practices without consulting the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the primary regulator of airline fares. Keyamo described the FCCPC’s statement as “very careless”, emphasizing that any review of airline fares should rightly involve the NCAA. NiMet Calls for Collaboration to Strengthen Early Warning Gaps He warned that bypassing the NCAA could lead to regulatory overreach and institutional conflict, arguing that consumer protection in aviation must be handled through established channels. The FCCPC…
Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin The recent live broadcast of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s conferment of the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award has further cemented the reputation of Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa as a visionary leader at the helm of Nigeria’s education sector. As the Minister of Education, Dr. Alausa has been instrumental in driving transformative reforms aimed at repositioning the sector for global competitiveness and national development. Minister Alausa Launches Diaspora Bridge Initiative Dr. Alausa’s remarkable journey from a family of educators to a distinguished medical practitioner specializing in kidney stone disease and hypertension, and…
The President of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN), Bamba Youssouf, has called on media professionals across the continent to take greater responsibility in promoting accurate information on health and environmental issues, as the organization marks its fifth anniversary. Founded in 2020, REMAPSEN now boasts membership from nearly 40 African countries, working collaboratively to raise awareness, advocate for sustainable development, and promote public health. NGOs Partner REMAPSEN to Empower Journalists in the Fight Against NTDs In a commemorative statement on Friday, June 13, President Youssouf reflected on the achievements of the network and its…
One should have overlooked the press briefing by the former Secretary to the Government of Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji under the banner of “APC Patriotic Volunteers”, in which he accused the government of Kano State of lack of clear policy direction, petty sentiments, and incompetence in managing the state affairs. His assessment of the 2-Year NNPP Administration in Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, was unjustifiably harsh on Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, accusing it of bad governance and non performance. Your Underperformance Allegations Against Kano Govt Baseless, Misleading Eye on Kano Initiative Replies Usman Alhaji However, while ignoring such…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s posthumous pardon and conferment of national honours on Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists but noted that for this long overdue gesture to transcend ceremonial pageantry, it must catalyse full reparations and tangible justice for Ogoni Land and its people. In a statement made available by its Media and Communications’ Officer, Robert Egbe, after the President’s June 12, 2025, Democracy Day address. Saro-Wiwa Pardon: CAPPA Demands Full Reparations, Cleanup of Ogoni Land CAPPA described the pardons as a historical reckoning that coincides with the 30th anniversary…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Kano State Government to declare a State of Emergency on Polio and Routine Immunization amid the resurgence of polio cases in the state. Speaking at the June Media Dialogue on Polio and Routine Immunization, held in Kano on Thursday, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, stressed the urgent need for stronger media engagement, government accountability, and community involvement in the fight against the deadly disease. UNICEF, KNSG Fights Polio with Massive Immunization Campaign “Polio is a highly infectious disease with deadly consequences for young children.…
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has congratulated Nigerians and paid tribute to the champions of democracy, past and present. This was contained in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Shawai made available to newsmen in Kano He also renewed the present administration’s commitment under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to transparency, citizen engagement, and inclusive governance. EID EL-KABIR: Falgore Felicitates with Muslim Ummah Speaking through his representative, Alhaji Abdullahi Alfa, at an event organized by Aminu Kano center…