Olufunmi Bosede Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed a team of senior officers to the Kano Sector Command to sensitise personnel on discipline, professionalism and improved operational efficiency. The team, led by Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Hafiz Tarauni, will engage officers and men of the command on strengthening command and control mechanisms during field operations. A statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer of the FRSC Kano Sector Command, Abdullahi Labaran, said the sensitisation programme is being held at the Special Marshal Conference Hall. According to the statement, the programme forms part of the corps’ ongoing…
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly and the Kano State Government against proceeding with moves to impeach the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, warning that such action could deepen political divisions and undermine the mandate of the people. In a statement issued on Friday, spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Saleh Mohammed, described the impeachment process as troubling and urged political actors in the state to avoid actions that could be perceived as politically motivated. Siyasa Tsakanin Kwankwaso Da Peter Obi Koyi ne da Aminu Kano “The people of Kano are closely watching the unfolding…
Ado Salisu The 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, has withdrawn her earlier decision to resign from the federation’s board. In a statement issued in Abuja, the federation confirmed that Aghazu formally rescinded her resignation after further reflection and subsequently tendered an apology to members of the board over the concerns her earlier decision may have generated. In a communication addressed to the board, Aghazu requested that her resignation letter be withdrawn with immediate effect. The request was accepted by the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, who also acknowledged her…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the Kano State Government and the Kano State Ministry of Education for emerging as the first among states supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF to successfully conduct and publicly disseminate the 2024/2025 Annual School Census (ASC). This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary K-SAFE, Abdussalam Muhammad Kani,made available to newsmen. The commendation followed the official dissemination of the report organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with development partners, education stakeholders, and civil society organisations. K-SAFE described the achievement as a significant milestone in…
Lamara Garba A deep wave of disbelief and sorrow swept through Bayero University, Kano the moment the tragic news began to circulate. Offices fell unusually silent, lectures paused in uneasy whispers, and clusters of staff and students gathered across the campus seeking confirmation of what many feared was true. Faces reflected shock and grief as the heartbreaking news filtered through the university community that Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago had passed away. For many, it felt almost unreal that a man whose presence symbolised humility, warmth and intellectual guidance within the institution was suddenly gone. Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago passed away…
Yunusa Hamza (Farin Dutse) Leadership in its truest sense transcends the mere occupation of public office. It is defined not simply by authority, but by the character, discipline and sense of purpose that leaders bring to governance. In Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape, the question of leadership quality remains central to national discourse. Citizens increasingly seek leaders whose actions reflect integrity, accountability and a genuine commitment to public service. Within this context, two contemporary public figures stand out for the clarity of their convictions and the strength of their leadership identities. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Governor of…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ismail Yusuf Abba, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to improving efficiency in the delivery of services to Nigerian pilgrims by strengthening collaboration with its service provider ahead of the upcoming Hajj exercise. Abba made the pledge in Abuja during a strategic meeting with officials of Mashariq Aldhahabiya, led by its Board Chairman, Mohammed Amin Hassan Andangiri. The Saudi-based company is responsible for overseeing services provided to Nigerian pilgrims under the government quota in the Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Ambassador Abba said the commission had drawn important…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to drive the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO), a new initiative aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent power sector challenges. The committee was constituted following the approval of the company’s establishment by the Federal Executive Council – Nigeria, which endorsed the proposal to create GAMCO as part of efforts to tackle stranded power generation, transmission bottlenecks, and grid management inefficiencies. Stakeholders Seek Immediate Action on Kebbi’s Worsening Power Earlier, the Federal Executive Council had approved the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company to address Nigeria’s persistent power transmission…
Governir Babagana Umara Zulum has paid a sympathy visit to residents of Ngoshe community following a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, assuring that efforts are underway to rescue those abducted and restore security in the area. Ngoshe, located in Gwoza of Borno State, came under attack on Tuesday evening, leaving scores of residents dead while several others were abducted. DSS Rescues Abducted LG Secretary, Arrests Two Suspects in Kano Addressing members of the affected community on Friday in Pulka, Governor Zulum said he personally visited to sympathize with families who lost loved ones in the tragic incident. “We…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors to various diplomatic missions around the world, including the United Nations, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s diplomatic representation abroad. The postings include 31 career ambassadors and 34 non-career ambassadors, whose nominations were confirmed by the Senate of Nigeria in December last year. UN, Foreign Ambassadors Tour Zulum’s Legacy Projects in Borno According to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the newly appointed envoys will serve in key Nigerian missions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Among the non-career ambassadors posted are several prominent political…
Kano State Ministry of Education has released the 2024/2025 Annual Schools Census (ASC) Report, highlighting the state government’s commitment to evidence-based education planning and improving learning outcomes across all levels of schooling. The dissemination meeting, held at the COVID-19 Hall of the Ministry of Education, was addressed by Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, who emphasized the ASC as a key tool for data-driven policy-making in the education sector. The 2024/2025 census achieved near-universal coverage across public education sub-sectors, including Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary, Science and Technical Schools. For the first time, Non-Formal Learning Centres were also…
The Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) has intensified its supervision of urban renewal projects across the Kano metropolis, conducting thorough inspections of multi-billion naira infrastructure works to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to project standards. The monitoring exercise, involved physical assessments of major road and civil infrastructure projects under the state government’s urban renewal programme. Kano Takes Strategic Step to Improve Education Quality Assurance The initiative aims to modernize city infrastructure through road rehabilitation, transportation network expansion, and upgrades to public learning facilities. Leading the inspection Commissioner Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, accompanied by engineers,…
The Kano State Government KNSG has deployed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered portable digital X-ray machine at Filin Mushe Primary Healthcare Centre in Gwale Local Government Area, enhancing efforts to combat Tuberculosis (TB) and improve healthcare delivery across the state. The initiative, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTP), is part of a wider program that has seen over 20 portable digital X-ray machines installed in selected primary healthcare centers across Kano to enable early TB detection and curb its spread. Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran described the AI-powered machine as a…
A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, alongside several other senior officers, will be retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, following recent changes in the leadership of the force. This is just as seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police have been slated for promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police. The exit of Mba and other DIGs followed the exit of the former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the confirmation of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police. Disu was sworn in on Wednesday as the 23rd indigenous IGP. The official portrait of the Inspector-General…
Nigeria’s largest privately owned refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has assured Nigerians that it will prioritise domestic supply of petroleum products to prevent fuel shortages, despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East In a statement released on Thursday, March 5, the company affirmed its commitment to maintaining stability in Nigeria’s energy market amid global supply disruptions caused by regional conflicts. The refinery noted that the crisis has forced the shutdown of several refineries in different countries, reducing refining output and tightening the global supply of petroleum products. Additionally, international supply chains have been pressured further by China’s ban on…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to yield measurable results, citing improvements in Nigeria’s foreign reserves and its global financial standing. Idris stated this on Thursday while receiving a courtesy visit from the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, in Abuja. Tinubu Makes Bold Economic Pitch to Top Investors in Paris According to the information minister, Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surpassed the 50-billion-dollar mark for the first time in 13 years, describing the development as a major signal of economic recovery and growing…
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified reports circulating in traditional and digital media regarding the recent approval granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, explained that the approval granted by the council under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allows the college to seek accreditation from the National Universities Commission to award Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in relevant medical and research disciplines. The minister said some media reports had wrongly suggested that a PhD would replace or be considered equivalent to…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to protect the credibility of Nigeria’s education system with the deployment of the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD), a national digital platform designed to secure, digitise, and authenticate academic records across tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during a National Capacity Building Programme for institutional representatives, describing the platform as critical national infrastructure for safeguarding academic credentials and strengthening education data governance in the country. According to the minister, the NERD platform aligns with the education reform agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has arrested a suspect allegedly responsible for circulating audio and video clips containing statements capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents. According to the Kano Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation and is currently undergoing interrogation. He explained that,the inflammatory content had been circulating on social media and was considered capable of disturbing the peace in Kano. “The command views the inflammatory statement seriously, and the suspect will face the full weight of the law after investigations are concluded,” The police strongly…
Adamu Yusuf Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently sign into law the bill seeking the exit of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme and the establishment of a Nigeria Police Pension Board. The Chairman, Kaduna State Chapter Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under CPS, Retired SCP Mannir M. Lawal made the call in a press release and distributed to journalists in Kaduna. This is on behalf of all branches of the union across all 36 states of the federation and the…