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Ado Salisu Fresh concerns have emerged over the state of Kano Pillars Basketball Club, with reports indicating that about 70 percent of the team’s players have allegedly abandoned camp over unpaid allowances and poor welfare conditions. The development comes despite the club’s successful qualification for the next stage of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Investigations revealed that the team, which secured a place in the second phase of the league after a commendable performance in Jos, Plateau State, is currently facing a severe financial crisis ahead of the competition scheduled to begin in…

Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commissioned an ultra-modern abattoir and distributed hundreds of cows and rams to butchers and livestock traders at Kasuwan Amaru in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Abbas expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting him the opportunity to execute the project, describing it as a significant intervention aimed at improving the livestock and meat-processing sector in the area. FG Eyes Globally Competitive Livestock Sector The Speaker also acknowledged the support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President’s approval and assistance contributed…

The Kano State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of tree-felling activities within the premises of the state-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), following public outcry and growing concerns over the environmental impact of the exercise. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during an unscheduled inspection visit to the station on Saturday. PADAC Plants 1.5M Trees to Revive Climate Hit Communities in Jigawa The development comes days after online news platform The Historica Nigeria published a report alleging large-scale tree felling within the station’s premises and highlighting concerns raised by residents of…

Sani Dutsinma The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council, has congratulated the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of the Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, on the occasion of his 21st anniversary on the throne. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Bello Sarki Abubakar, and the Secretary, Comrade Ismail Adebayo, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. The Council described the Emir’s 21 years of leadership as a period characterized by wisdom, dedication, peacebuilding, and an unwavering commitment to the development of the Gwandu…

Ado Salisu Ahmadiyya Platform Basketball Team has emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Ahmad Musa Kida (AMK) Foundation 3×3 Basketball Tournament held at the Rumfa College Basketball Court in Kano. The one-day grassroots basketball competition was sponsored by the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ahmad Musa Kida, as part of efforts to promote and develop basketball at the grassroots level across the country. In an exciting final match, Ahmadiyya Platform defeated the highly-rated Rumfa College team 21-14 points to claim the championship trophy and emerge winners of the inaugural tournament. Speaking shortly after the final, the…

Dr. Yusuf Bello Danbatta, the 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing extensive consultations and a desire to contribute more effectively to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. In a statement announcing his decision, Danbatta said the move followed careful consideration and wide-ranging consultations with political leaders, associates, supporters, and other stakeholders. PDP Kano Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for President He noted that the APC offers a more suitable platform through which he can advance the interests of the people and support initiatives aimed at…

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Chukwuemeka Udezuka, to 12 years imprisonment for stealing a total sum of N64.06 million from unsuspecting victims under the guise of facilitating foreign exchange transactions. The conviction, delivered on Friday, followed the court’s finding that Udezuka was guilty of a four-count charge of stealing brought against him by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC Declares Ex Minister Sadiya Umar Wanted in N37bn Scandal According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant, alongside his company, Mezu…

The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KNSPHCMB), in collaboration with development partners, has organized a state-level advocacy, sensitization and awareness meeting with district heads and local government policymakers to strengthen support for the implementation of the SARMAAN II Campaign across Kano State. The engagement, held at the Board’s headquarters in Na’ibawa, Kano, brought together traditional leaders, local government officials, health experts and development partners to discuss strategies for ensuring the successful rollout of the campaign at the grassroots level. Kano Rallies Partners, Community Leaders for Polio Immunization Speaking during the meeting, the Director General of KNSPHCMB, Professor Salisu…

Ahmad Muhammad Naji kafafan sada zumunta sun dauki dumi sakamakon daukar tsohon Gwamnan jahar Kano Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a matsayin mataimakin dan takarar zama shugaban Kasa a karkashin inuwar jami, iyyar National Democratic Congress (NDC) da Mr. Peter Obi tsohon Gwamnan jahar Anambra. Wannan bai zo da mamaki ba ganin irin yanda wasu mutane yan jari hujja suka fadi warwas wajen gaza samun nasasar wanke kwakwalen mutane akan wai Kwankwaso shugaban Kasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu yake wa aiki. “Yusuf, Ganduje Are My Political Protégés”-Kwankwaso Fires Back Saboda ba su samu nasara ba, sai suka sake sabon salo na amfani…

In the political culture of Northern Nigeria, there is a particular category of test that every leader seeking the region’s trust must pass, not in a debate hall, not in a policy document, and not in the carefully managed environment of a presidential campaign rally, but in the unscripted, uncontrolled, and therefore most revealing moments when something is said or done that directly offends the values, the history, and the sacred memory of the people whose confidence that leader is seeking. It is in those moments, and only in those moments, that the depth of a leader’s respect for the…

The Presidency has announced significant progress in the ongoing efforts to establish state police in Nigeria, disclosing that work on the required constitutional amendment is now at an advanced stage. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting on state police held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Kano State Police Command Celebrates Promotion of 272 Officers Gbajabiamila explained that the initiative, which began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has gained considerable momentum through sustained consultations among the…

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has commended the United States Forest Service (USFS) for resuming its capacity-building support for emergency management personnel in Nigeria. Mrs. Umar expressed her appreciation during a meeting with officials of the United States Mission in Abuja and representatives of the USFS at the NEMA Headquarters on Thursday. The renewed collaboration will focus on enhancing the capacities of personnel from NEMA and State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) in key areas of emergency response, including Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) management and the Incident Command System (ICS). According to the…

Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The Regional Director of Programs for West Africa at Amref Health Africa, Ms. Ida Rose Ndione, has called on African governments to strengthen domestic health financing and improve the efficiency of resource utilization to safeguard healthcare systems against growing global uncertainties. Ndione made the call during a webinar organized by the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN), where she examined the implications of shifting global health geopolitics on African countries, with particular emphasis on Senegal. KSCHMA Drives Accountability Reform in Kano Healthcare System Speaking during a session moderated by Mireille Siapje, Editor-in-Chief of…

The Cross River State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed a recent Court of Appeal judgment affirming the suspension of A.K. Ajibade (SAN), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and others, describing the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and internal party democracy. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Barrister Tim Ogar Ekawu, the party said the judgment validated the earlier decision of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to suspend the affected individuals, while reinforcing the supremacy of the PDP constitution and established party procedures. PDP Kano Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for…

Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria A global health governance expert has warned that Africa must strengthen its voice in international health negotiations as major geopolitical shifts reshape the global health landscape. Speaking during a webinar organized by the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN), Stephanie Tchiombiano, Associate Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, examined the implications of emerging global health geopolitics and the challenges confronting African countries. REMAPSEN Participates in Africa Health Tech Summit 2024 The session was moderated by Ms. Ambrose Mèmèdè, Director of SAVIOR NEWS Togo and REMAPSEN…

The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the Office of the Information Officer of Tarauni Local Government Area, has organized a public awareness and sensitization programme to mobilize residents for the ongoing third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The sensitization programme, held at the Islamic Centre in Tarauni Local Government Area, brought together government officials, traditional rulers, electoral officers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to educate residents on the importance of voter registration and democratic participation. Residents Decry Absence of INEC Officials at Kano CVR Centre Speaking during the event, the Commissioner…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has nominated Dr Muhammad Hamisu as its candidate for the Gwale Federal Constituency seat in Kano State ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Dr Hamisu emerged as the party’s flagbearer through consensus following the completion of the party’s nomination process, paving the way for him to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. NDC Unveils Political Heavyweight Gwarzo for Kano Governorship Race A respected cybersecurity expert, grassroots political organiser and prominent member of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr Hamisu currently serves as the Global Coordinator of Kwankwasiyya Diaspora, overseeing the movement’s activities and mobilisation…

Abdulmajid Habibu Isah The Adolescent Health Information Project (AHIP), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration through the Resilient Opportunities for Outreach, Trade, and Sustainability (ROOTS) Project, has organized a two-day policy forum aimed at strengthening collaboration with traditional and local government leaders to promote safe migration, reintegration, and community resilience in Kano State. The forum brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing the growing challenge of irregular migration, particularly among youths and women. AHIP, IOM Train CSOs, Women Groups on ECOWAS Protocol,Migrants’ Rights Speaking at the event, the Secretary to the…

The Kano State governorship candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has commended members of the Kwankwasiyya social media team for their commitment and contributions to promoting the movement’s activities across digital platforms. Speaking during a meeting with over 132 social media representatives of the movement in Kano, Gwarzo described the team as a vital force behind the growing visibility and engagement of the Kwankwasiyya movement online. No Rift Between Gov Abba Yusuf Kwankwaso-Kano Assembly The social media team comprises content creators and influencers active on various platforms, including Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and other digital…

The Katsina Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has organized a training workshop on climate-smart agriculture and the sustainable use of farm inputs for farmers drawn from Katsina, Jibia, and Kaita Local Government Areas. The workshop, held at the Sahara Suite Hotel in Katsina, brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and members of the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to enhance farmers’ knowledge and improve agricultural productivity across the state. ACReSAL’s Success Sparks Push for Nationwide Institutionalization Declaring the workshop open, the Katsina ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Alhaji Nafiu Mohammed Musa, said the training was designed to equip beneficiaries with the…