The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to establish Computer-Based Test (CBT) and ICT centres across all 44 local government areas to align with the new national examination policy for West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council. The resolution followed deliberations during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. The motion was moved by the member representing Madobi Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Mukhtar Ishaq, who stressed that the new national policy mandating computer-based examinations requires urgent action to equip students with essential ICT skills. He noted that establishing…
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Cathay Pacific has confirmed hundreds of passenger flights will be axed in the early summer months due to the fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war. The airline, which operates more than 10,000 flights every month, confirmed two per cent of its flights will be cancelled from May 16 to June 30, impacting hundreds of routes and thousands of travellers. NCAA Softens Stance on Airline Debts Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis The cancellations are expected to affect a number of regional routes as well as popular long-haul flight destinations across Australia and South Asia. Cathay Pacific said it was a “last…
Operations resumed on Monday at a major gas facility in Iraq’s Kurdish region, the Emirati company running the complex said, after more than a month of disruption due to the US-Iran war. Dana Gas announced “the resumption of production of the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, following a period of intermittent operations”, according to a statement published by the Abu Dhabi stock exchange. Iran Accused of Orchestrating Plot to Kill Trump, Other Officials On February 28 the UAE company suspended natural gas supplies from the complex as war broke out, authorities in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan…
Kusan shekaru uku bayan rasuwar fitaccen mawaki Mohbad, har yanzu ba a binne gawarsa ba sakamakon rikici kan gwajin DNA domin tabbatar da dangantakarsa da yaron da ake kira Liam. Jaridar Premium Times ta rawaito mahaifin marigayin, Joseph Aloba, ya dage cewa dole ne a gudanar da gwajin DNA kafin a kai ga binne ɗansa. Ya bayyana cewa yana son a tabbatar da gaskiyar ko yaron jininsa ne kafin a ɗauki mataki na gaba. Haka kuma, ya nemi taimakon shugaban ƙasa Bola Tinubu, inda ya zargi cewa an samu matsaloli a kotu da kuma yadda ake tafiyar da shari’ar lamarin.…
A Nigerian politician and security consultant, Aliyu Gebi, has been arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) over allegations that he supplied false intelligence to foreign embassies in the country, a development that reportedly triggered diplomatic concern and disrupted international travel plans. Gebi, who served in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested on Friday, April 3, according to security sources with direct knowledge of the matter. He has since been granted bail but remains under investigation. According to Premium Times, sources revealed that Gebi, now a prominent figure within Nigeria’s security architecture, allegedly circulated intelligence reports to…
The Kano Indigenes in Abuja Initiative has held its second major meeting at Rumfa College, as part of preparations for its upcoming national inauguration scheduled to take place in Abuja. The meeting brought together members and key stakeholders committed to promoting unity, social responsibility, and community development among Kano indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the gathering, the Chairman of the association, Ali Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as Ali Baba, said the initiative was established in 2009 with the core objective of supporting orphans and the less privileged. He reaffirmed the group’s commitment to improving access to…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA, has called on the Federal Government and Ondo State authorities to urgently address a worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community, located in Ilaje Local Government Area, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have devastated livelihoods. In a statement issued after a field visit to the community, CAPPA described the situation as “devastating and fast deteriorating,” warning that residents are grappling with severe environmental degradation and deepening economic hardship. Martins Ogunlade, Associate Director of CAPPA, said Abereke was facing a “preventable disaster,” attributing the situation to corporate irresponsibility and government inaction.…
The management of the University of Offa (UNIOFFA) has received the leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Offa Area Council, on a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and promoting student welfare. The visit,saw the MSSN delegation led by its Amir, Moronkeji Gasali S., alongside members including Oyetunde Taofeeq, Afolabi Saheed O., Adisa Kazeem Olakunle, Ajibola Abdulwaheed Yusuf, and Abdulganiyu Ja’far. Speaking during the engagement, Gasali said the visit was intended to build a cordial relationship between the society and the university community, particularly in supporting Muslim students on campus. “We came for a familiarisation visit. There…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency SEMA has confirmed an incident involving an accidental airstrike at Jilli Saturday Market in Gubio Local Government Area, a border community near Geidam LGA of Yobe State, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. According to the agency, the victims included traders from Geidam Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Sunday, SEMA said it had activated emergency response measures following directives from Governor Mai Mala Buni. “The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency wishes to inform the general public that it has received preliminary reports of an incident on Saturday evening at Jilli Saturday…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC, in collaboration with TaRL Africa, has commenced the review of the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) curriculum. The review process was officially flagged off during a national stakeholders’ dialogue held at Villa Park Hotel on April 8, 2026. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of NERDC,Prof. Salisu Shehu, said the current ABEP curriculum—approved by the National Council on Education during its 64th meeting in Port Harcourt in November 2019—is due for review after years of implementation. He explained that ABEP is a specialized intervention designed to meet the educational needs of…
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation, in collaboration with the Kano State Healthcare Forum, has donated food items and essential drugs to residents of the Shahuci Old People Home in Kano State. The outreach, which took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, is part of efforts to support the health and wellbeing of elderly residents and complement the state government’s initiatives on social welfare. Items donated during the visit included bags of rice, beans, cooking oil, and essential medications. The delegation was accompanied by officials from key government agencies, including the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the…
The National Cereals Research Institute NCRI, in collaboration with HarvestPlus and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, has organized a Zinc Biofortified Rice Field Day in Sosa Community, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The event aimed to promote improved nutrition and food security through the adoption of biofortified rice varieties among farmers. Two improved rice varieties—FARO 71 and FARO 72—developed by NCRI in partnership with HarvestPlus, were showcased to demonstrate their nutritional and agronomic benefits. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, commended NCRI’s contributions to the Federal Government’s food security…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has launched a statewide clearance operation to combat banditry and violent crimes, in line with directives from the Nigeria Police Force. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the command responded decisively to a coordinated attack on several communities in Shanga Local Government Area, including Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe, which resulted in 44 casualties. Following the attack, security forces carried out massive deployments across the affected areas, restoring relative calm while investigations…
Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, alongside members of the federation’s executive council, has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the death of veteran basketball coach, Yakubu. In a condolence message, the federation described the late coach as a dedicated sportsman whose passion, love, and commitment significantly contributed to the development of basketball in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The NSSF noted that Coach Yakubu played a vital role in nurturing grassroots basketball, emphasising that his legacy would not be forgotten. “During his lifetime, he was…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Group in Kano have after an intense meetings that lasted up to 4am Sunday, nominated Murtala Sule Garo As the State New Deputy Governor that will succeed Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who refused to decamped alongside Governor Yusuf to APC. Earlier on, reports hints that the stakeholders presented a shortlist of three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor, who includes Murtala Sule Garo, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi a Former State SSG, and a serving House of Representatives Member, Alhassan Rirum. New Chapter Begins as Kano Deputy Governor Assumes…
Bihar police have arrested a canteen guard for the rape and murder of a five-year-old boy in Jehanabad district India, days after the child was found with his throat slit, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place on Monday, April 6 at a private school hostel located in the Karauna police station area. The child was initially taken to a local hospital by family members and later referred to Patna, where doctors declared him dead. Amnesty Flags Escalating Political Violence After Kano Killings Senior police officer Aprajit Lohan said a special investigation team was constituted to probe the case,…
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties at a market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, near Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The Yobe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the development to PUNCH Online but said no official casualty figures were available as of the time of filing this report. He added, “We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired.…
The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) held its 4th Alumni Graduation Ceremony in Kano with pomp and pageantry. The colourful occasion, which took place on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026, at Efficient Event Centre, Tukur Road, Kano was well attended by reputable personalities and organisations, including the President and Vice President of the Maryam Abacha American University, MAAUN, Kano, Professor (Dr) Mohammed Israr and Dr Habib Awais Abubakar respectively. The MAAUN President appreciates the efforts of TAFTA Management in ensuring employment security. 28,000 Youths Trained, 16,000 Employed as TAFTA Holds Kano Graduation Ceremony As part of building partnership and…
Muhammad A. Bello, fsdu, fsi, mspsp “Some will hate you, pretend they love you now. Then behind they try to eliminate you. But who Jah bless, no one curse. Thank God. We’re past the worse. Hypocrites and parasites. Will come up and take a bite. And if your night should turn to day. A lot of people would run away. And who the cap fit. Let them wear it. Who the cap fit. Let them wear it.” (Bob Marley in his song: Who The Cap Fit, 1976) This Marleyan insight is deeply rooted in the Quranic tradition, which identifies the…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has donated ₦50 million to the family of late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who was killed during a Boko Haram attack in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area, on February 16, 2026. The governor made the donation during the funeral service held in Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as part of ongoing efforts to support families of military personnel who died in active service. Represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier General Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (Rtd), Governor Zulum said the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to the welfare of…