Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin In the landscape of Nigeria’s civil service and public administration, certain individuals leave indelible marks not by the loudness of their actions, but through quiet resilience, unwavering commitment, and the lives they impact. One such man is Alhaji Hassan Suleiman — a name that has grown synonymous with determination, integrity, and an unshakeable dedication to both family and career. Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar : Kano Dedicated Public Servant Born into modest beginnings, Hassan Suleiman represents the archetype of a positive struggler. From the scratch, he rose steadily, embodying the spirit and aspirations of his family. He…
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On the 7th of January, 2025, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State made a decisive appointment—Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya was entrusted with the leadership of the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs. In just 100 days, the Honourable Commissioner has not only embraced his role with remarkable energy and clarity of purpose, but he has also redefined what it means to serve with passion, strategy, and a deep sense of responsibility. Waiya Congratulates Gov Yusuf For Receiving Outstanding Award At his inaugural meeting, the Commissioner outlined a forward-looking vision for the state’s media landscape, emphasizing his commitment to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is bridging the infrastructural gap between Abuja capital city and its rural communities. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, after he inspected ongoing road projects in Ketti and Takushara, two densely populated satellite communities within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). FCT Minister Rejects Mabushi Bus Terminal, Demands Better Quality The roads inspected were the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road, which connects Kabusa, Pyakasa, and Ketti Districts, and the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa/Takushara road, which links Kabusa, Takushara, and Wasa Districts. Wike said that the move was in…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed one dead in a building collapse in the Ojodu-Berger area, Lagos State. Building Collapse: FG Vows to Sanitize Industry with NIA’s Help It also confirmed that 12 persons had been rescued so far from the rubble of the three-storey building. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office confirmed said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Kano Building Collapse At Gwale Kills Three Two Injured-NEMA Farinloye said the cause of the collapsed was yet to be ascertained. He said that search and rescue operation was still ongoing. The News Agency…
The Police Command in Borno has arrested eight suspects for allegedly killing and secretly burying a new born baby at a private hospital in Kwatam on Baga road, Maiduguri. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahun Daso, disclosed this in an interview in Maiduguri on Saturday. Uromi Killings:Kano Delegation Led By Deputy Governor Visits Edo Daso said the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m., following a distress call received by the police from concerned residents who witnessed the suspicious act. He explained that the police operatives from Ite Division responded swiftly, cordoned off the hospital…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says its 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will begin on April 24 and not April 25 as earlier announced. JAMB spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Benjamin said that adjustment had been made to accommodate essential commitments by the board and its partner agencies. He said that prospective candidates could now print their notification slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details. He added that the notification slip indicates the examination date, venue (centre), time and other essential details necessary for success…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged the agency’s officers and staff to remain determined and steadfast in their fight against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Marwa stated this during the commissioning of newly constructed terrace flats for personnel at the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and members of the Strike Force Team deployed to Kano, along with a new rehabilitation facility. 3 NDLEA Personnel Shot During Abuja Drug Raid He emphasized that the commissioning serves as a vital step in…
Adamu Aminu. “Kano koda me kazo an fika” – whatever you bring to Kano, you’ll find someone who surpasses you This Hausa proverb encapsulates the spirit of Kano, a city that excels in influence and impact. Renowned as the commercial heart of northern Nigeria, Kano also wields immense political clout, its votes often serving as a determining factor in presidential elections. Kano Royal Family Denies Politics Behind Wedding Venue Shift The city’s political arena remains an unpredictable stage where ambition and rivalry collide. Central to this theater is Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the architect of the Kwankwasiyya movement and a…
Ado Salisu The Hierarchy of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, an NGO reputed to fighting for athletes’ welfare and transparency in sports, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to MTN, Making of Champions, Nilayo sports marketing company, AFN and Premium Trust Bank to quickly facilitate athletes’ payments to winners of the Marathon races they sponsored and organized. In a statement issued by the Chairman, CEO, and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, Hon Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe argued that it is criminal for companies to collect funds from sponsors for competitions and refuse to pay athletes…
The Nigeria Police Force has completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar. Nnayereugo is wanted for the murder of 21-year-old Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, a university student, in Lagos on July 13, 2023 Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend After fleeing Nigeria, Nnayereugo used fake identities to evade capture, but was eventually apprehended in Qatar in February 2025 through international cooperation between the Nigerian Police, INTERPOL, and Qatari authorities. Kano Police Arrest Three Suspects for Culpable Homicide The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the collaborative efforts that led to…