KANO (Kano, North West Nigeria) – Faizu Alfindiki, the former Chairman of Kano Municipal Council, has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. In a statement, Alfindiki described the late Galadiman Kano as a distinguished elder statesman and a pillar of the Kano Emirate, who dedicated his life to serving the Emirate and holding key traditional positions. Minister Ata Mourns Passing Of Galadiman Kano Abbas Sunusi Alfindiki praised Alhaji Abbas Sanusi’s contributions to the development of Kano State, saying his demise has left an unfillable void in the Emirate and the state as a…
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The Kano State Police Command has commenced the inaugural celebration of National Police Day 2025 with a stakeholders meeting, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events aimed at fostering community engagement, partnership, and trust building. The celebration, which will run from April 2nd to 7th, 2025, is in line with the presidential directive to commemorate the vital role of the police in promoting peace and security in Nigeria. Akwa Ibom Command Celebrates Maiden National Police Day As part of the celebration, the Command has planned various events, including: Community Cleanup: A sanitation exercise on April 3rd, 2025, to…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced activities to mark the maiden National Police Day celebration, which will run from April 2nd to April 7th, 2025. The event aims to strengthen police-public relations and foster collaborative efforts towards a safer society. Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend The celebration kicked off with a security roundtable discussion with stakeholders in the state, led by Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare. The discussion focused on crime prevention strategies and ways to build a stronger police-community partnership. A series of community engagement programs have been lined up to…
Sani Haruna Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to promoting youth development through sports, particularly football. This commitment was reaffirmed during a condolence visit by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, following the passing of the Governor’s mother. NUJ at 70: A Tribute to Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel Governor Radda emphasized the significance of sports in engaging the youth, highlighting the progress made by the football academy established under his administration. Notably, several young athletes from the academy have secured opportunities to participate in global tournaments and trials with…
In a bold move to enhance mobility and student welfare, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, has, officially launched an on-campus tricycle service at the university’s New Campus. The initiative aims to provide students and staff with a safer, more convenient mode of transportation, easing the challenges posed by the vast distances between faculties and departments. BUK Announces Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor Position Accompanied by key university officials, including the Registrar, Haruna Aliyu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Professor Haruna Musa, University Librarian Dr. Kabiru Dahiru Abbas, Head of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, and Professor Yakubu Magaji…
It is with deep sadness that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, mourns the passing of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, who departed this life on April 1, 2025, at the ripe age of 92. Galadiman Kano’s Passing Leaves an Unfillable Void–Gaya The Minister extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Galadiman Kano, the Kano Emirate Council, and the people of Kano State. He described Alhaji Abbas Sunusi as a pillar of wisdom, a champion of peace, and a shining example of leadership. Throughout his illustrious life, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi…
The Executive Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Hon. Abdullah Gaya, has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. In a message signed from his media office, Gaya extended his sympathies to the family of the deceased, the people of Kano State, and the entire Emirate Council. Senator Ohere Mourns Death of Six Students in Lokoja Accident. Gaya described the loss as a tremendous blow, not only to the immediate family but to the entire state and beyond. “His demise is a great loss, not only to his family but to all who valued…
The Northern Youth Assembly and Inter-Tribe Community Support Forum has said there have been no recorded instances of reprisal attacks following Uromi gruesome Killings. On Tuesday, at a joint press conference at the Kano NUJ press centre, Comr. Suleiman Idris, Chairman of the Northern Youth Assembly, and Nworisa Michael, Coordinator of the Inter-Tribe Community Support Forum, spoke to journalists about fake news and misinformation surrounding the Uromi killings, providing clarification on the situation involving Mr. Peter Chukwudi Nwanosike. Gov Yusuf Commends Tinubu,Okpebholo For Swift Action on Uromi They stated that reports claiming Mr. Nwanosike died from a stabbing were false,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, along with other board members appointed in November 2023 ¹. The new 11-man board features Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman. Other appointees include Adedapo Segun, Bello Rabiu, Yusuf Usman, Babs Omotowa, Austin Avuru, David Ige, Henry Obih, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, and Aminu Said Ahmed ¹. These appointments take effect immediately, and President Tinubu has tasked the new board with…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for their prompt response to the tragic killings of 16 Kano indigenes in Udene, Uromi Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement Signed by the Kano state Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Uromi: Kano Governor Demands Public Parade of Suspects Governor Yusuf, who described the incident as “heinous,” reiterated his call for justice and emphasized the need for a transparent legal process. He stressed that the public parade of the arrested suspects…