The Kano State Police Command has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, recovering N4.85 million in ransom and rescuing a kidnapped victim. According to a statement, the victim, a resident of Zakirai Town, Gabasawa LGA, Kano State, was kidnapped in his hometown with a ransom demand of N15 million. Kano Police Arrests 10 Suspects for Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Through a technical-based operation and intelligence-driven investigation, five suspects were arrested, and the victim was rescued on March 17, 2025. The recovered funds were handed over to the owner through the Local Government Chairman of Gabasawa LGA, Hon. Pharm…
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The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the traditional Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration in Kano due to security concerns. The Emir made the announcement during a press briefing at his Nasarawa Mini palace in Kano, stating that the peaceful coexistence of the people is more important than the celebration. UNESCO Inscribes Kano Durbar on Intangible Cultural Heritage According to Alhaji Bayero, respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration in the interest of peace. Instead, the Emir urged the people of Kano to use the period of…
Khadijah Aliyu The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially handed over the Dater Ward for Occupational Therapy to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). The center is part of ECOWAS’s mission to support its member states in treating and rehabilitating drug addicts. 13th ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament Concludes with Glamour The event marks a significant milestone in the fight against drug abuse. According to the Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs ECOWAS, Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, the project aims to have at least one national drug treatment center in each member state. Represented by the principal program officer, who…
Wasilah Ladan Georgia US- As the world convenes for the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), the importance of digital inclusion in achieving gender equality is emphasized. Kano Anti-Corruption Chief Receives UN Honorary Ambassadorship The theme of CSW69, “Innovation and Technological Change, and Education in the Digital Age for Achieving Gender Equality and the Empowerment of All Women and Girls,” highlights the transformative potential of technology in narrowing the gender gap. Ambassador Catherine Utsalo stated that digital inclusion is not merely a matter of access; it encompasses broader aspects that are crucial for empowering women…
Adamu Yusuf A retiree and Former Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Kaduna Polytechnic (ASUP), Comrade Mustapha Yahaya Bida, has alleged the demolition of his house by the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC). The Guardian gathered that the demolition was in spite of the restraining court order issued by Justice E. Andow of the Kaduna State High court. Kadpoly Property Land Grabbers Allegation: Court Reschedule Pre-trial Conference Consequently, Bida has threatened to file contempt charges against the PIC over the demolition of his property. Speaking to journalists, Bida lamented that despite court order, the desperate land grabbers destroyed his house…
Olufunmi Zainab The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has taken a significant step towards boosting economic growth in the country. The agency trained Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) and trade associations on business development and service provision . NAWOJ Partners SMEDAN on Women Empowerment In Nigeria The training, held in Kano, aimed to facilitate economic growth, create sustainable change in the business environment, and identify challenges hindering small business growth. SMEDAN’s Director General, Charles Odii, emphasized the crucial role MSMEs play in Nigeria’s economic development and growth. Represented by Jafar Bashir, State Manager of SMEDAN, explained that…
The Special Committee on the Revival of Kwankwasiyya and Amana City has conducted an inspection visit to the two cities to assess their physical condition and determine the necessary interventions for their full habitation. Kwankwasiyya, Amana City Revival Committee Conducts Inspection Speaking to newsmen during the visit, the Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated that the visit was in line with the committee’s mandate to ensure that all houses in the two cities are occupied, either by their owners or through tenancy. He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his…
The Kano State Government KNSG has expressed its commitment to support the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III project, a joint initiative by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Republic of Korea. Nigeria Partners CCECC to Strengthen Technical, Vocational Edu In a statement signed by Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education, Kano State Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru made available to newsmen. The project aims to enhance technical and vocational education across Africa, with a focus on strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems. The project will focus on the agricultural sector, with an…
Data released by Save the Children ahead of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris shows that 1.12 billion children worldwide, nearly half of the global child population, are unable to afford a balanced diet. WOFAN’s Irrigation Initiative Increases Income, Improves Nutrition for Rural Farmers in Kano This was contained in a press statement titled “Healthy diet now unaffordable for nearly half of world’s children” issued to newsmen. The International aid agency warns that rising food prices and the increasing cost of living have forced millions of families to opt for cheaper, less nutritious food, putting children’s health and…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to Maj. Gen. Idris for his service to the state, acknowledging his contributions to the ministry’s initial take-off. Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Affair Involving Sankara The governor described Maj. Gen. Idris as a dedicated public servant and a patriotic Nigerian, wishing him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement. Although his tenure was brief, Maj. Gen. Idris laid…