The Kano state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that he will personally lead the 2025 Hajj delegation from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the Governor also unveiled a comprehensive welfare package and issued a strong moral advisory to all intending pilgrims. NAHCON Sets May 9 for Inaugural Hajj Flight Governor Yusuf made the declaration during a hajj demonstration organized for the state’s intending pilgrims in Kano, where he emphasized that performing Hajj is not just a religious journey, but an act of worship that…
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The Kano State Police Command has rescued a 75-year-old kidnapped victim, Abdulrahman Yunusa, and arrested one suspect following a raid on a criminal hideout in Bagau Town, Bebeji Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operation was conducted by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad based on “foolproof intelligence.” Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims The victim, a native of Maigana in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was abducted from his home on May 3, 2025. His captors demanded a ransom of ₦20,000,000 During the raid on…
Ado Salisu Veteran sports administrator and Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has called for the immediate suspension of the ongoing elections into the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), citing widespread irregularities and lack of transparency. Gara Gombe, a former adviser on sports to the governors of both Kano and Gombe States and ex-chairman of Gombe United FC, made the call on Saturday in a statement issued to newsmen. NGO Gives MTN, Nilayo, AFN Deadline to Pay Athletes According to him, the current electoral process is fundamentally flawedwed due to the absence of…
Abba Dukawa Despite political skepticism from opposition politicians, Governor Mai Mala Buni has proven his commitment to serving Yobe State’s people, prioritizing their needs over personal interests since taking office. His political vision aligns with the masses’, focusing on their welfare and well-being. Notwithstanding the challenges, Governor Mai Mala Buni remains committed to Yobe State’s , focusing on state and citizens’ needs despite obstacles Since taking office, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, road construction, agriculture, and women and youth empowerment. Notably, the administration has offered local and foreign…
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil ADUSTECH has conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees to former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and four Other eminent Nigerians. The conferment was part of activities marking the 5th Convocation ceremony and investiture of the University’s Chancellor held at the Convocation Arena of ADUSTECH, Wudil on Saturday. Northwest, Wudil varsities my biggest achievements – Kwankwaso This is contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Saturday. Delivering keynote address, the visitor to the University, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assured deepest commitment of…
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB), Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, says all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance visits to private schools across the state. The visits are scheduled to commence next week with the aim of ensuring that minimum standards and quality education are consistently upheld in all schools. KSPVIB PCACC Clamps Down On illegal Private Schools-Umar Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar made this declaration during the Kano Sterling Schools Connect Tour Program, organized by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). He…
The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation KSHC Alhaji Abdullahi Rabiu, has directed staff to strictly follow Governor Abba Yusuf’s directives on illegal land allocations in urban and metropolitan areas. Rabiu emphasized the need for due process and warned against land racketeering. A.A Rano Donates 15 Hectares of Land for Federal Polytechnic The Managing Director made the announcement during a meeting with the corporation’s directors, shortly after relocating to the new office at Kwankwasiyya City. According to him, the purpose of the meeting was to further educate staff and review the existing laws and policies governing the housing…
In a compassionate gesture aimed at reform and rehabilitation, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has facilitated the release of eight female inmates from the Goron-Dutse Correctional Center by settling their fines and compensation debts. Among those freed are two pregnant women and two nursing mothers. Just In: NCoS Recaptures Five Fleeing Inmates in Kogi State The Governor made this intervention during an unscheduled visit to the correctional facility, accompanied by key government officials. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf stated that the purpose of his…
Over 12,300 vulnerable patients have benefited from free Hernia and Hydrocele surgeries sponsored by philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Mangal. Malam Husaaini Kabir, a member of the Mangal Foundation Board of Trustees, confirmed this in Katsina during the launch of the second quarter exercise. Kabir explained that the foundation has been conducting free surgeries and treatments every quarter since its establishment in 2013. Kano Provides Free Maternity Kits Cesarian Surgeries to Women He stated that between 500 and 600 vulnerable patients benefit from free hernia and hydrocele surgeries in the state each quarter. “This initiative does not only help people in Katsina…
Ado Salisu Government secondary school, Numan and Government Girls secondary school, Yola, Adamawa state, have emerged winners of the Savannah Conference Nestle Milo basketball championship in both boys and girls categories. The final, which was played at the indoor sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports Complex, Kofar Mata, attracted a large number of spectators who came to cheer their darling teams. The seven-day tournament was organised by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF with the support of the Nestle Milo company to develop the game at the grassroots level, especially in secondary schools across the country. Four States to Host…