The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 7 Division, Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Solomon Diwa, has paid a courtesy visit to the State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Borno State as part of his maiden official engagements following his assumption of duty. Speaking during the visit, Brigadier General Diwa described the engagement as a privilege and expressed appreciation to the State Commander, Usman Sule, for the warm reception accorded to him and his entourage. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid to Family of Officer Killed By Boko Haram He noted that the visit provided an opportunity to strengthen…
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Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu The Kano State Hisbah Board has held special prayers for the peace, prosperity and well-being of Kano State and the wider Muslim community during the Day of Arafah. The prayers were led by the Acting Commander of the women’s wing, Hauwa Shitu, shortly after the completion of the annual recitation of the Holy Qur’an, an event traditionally observed by the board on the Day of Arafah, a significant day in the Islamic calendar observed during the Hajj pilgrimage. KHAIRUN VC Honours Nursing Student for Memorising Holy Qur’an Hauwa Shitu explained that she stood in for the head…
Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as the failure of Nigerian authorities to protect lives and property amid escalating attacks by gunmen on several villages in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. The organisation said the attacks, which occurred between yesterday and today, have led to the displacement of several communities, abductions and an increasing number of people reportedly unaccounted for. Dadiyata- Amnesty Demands Answers as Nigeria Launches Fresh Investigation According to Amnesty International, the growing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria reflects the inability of authorities to effectively safeguard vulnerable communities from recurring…
The Kano State Government has expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of illegal structures and unauthorized developments across the metropolitan area, describing the trend as a serious threat to urban planning, environmental sustainability and public safety. The government noted that despite existing regulations guiding physical development in the state, some individuals continue to embark on construction projects without obtaining the necessary approvals and documentation from relevant authorities. KSPVIB PCACC Clamps Down On illegal Private Schools-Umar According to the government, such unlawful developments pose significant social, environmental, economic and psychological challenges to residents while undermining the broader vision of sustainable…
Ado Salisu World Athletics has officially unveiled the qualification standards for the 2027 World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Beijing, setting the benchmark athletes across the globe must meet to secure automatic qualification for the prestigious event. The qualification marks, released ahead of the global championship, highlight the increasing level of competition expected at Beijing 2027, with elite performances required across track, field and road events. Sports Remain Powerful Tool for National Unity-Principal GGC Dala In the sprint events, male athletes will need to clock 9.95 seconds in the 100 metres and 20.07 seconds in the 200 metres,…
Ado Salisu The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has received Fatima Zahraddeen Abubakar, a 200-level student of the Department of Nursing, in his office to congratulate and bless her following her successful memorisation of the Holy Qur’an. The Vice-Chancellor expressed immense pride and joy over the remarkable achievement, describing it as a source of honour not only to her family but also to the entire university community. He commended her dedication, discipline and commitment to the teachings of Islam, noting that such accomplishments reflect the moral and academic values upheld by KHAIRUN. Professor Garba further…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged Hajj seat scam involving millions of naira. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. According to the statement, the prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, alongside three others — Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro — were arrested following a complaint from the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency concerning intending pilgrims whose names were not found in the agency’s official records. The police spokesperson said other suspects…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has felicitated with Muslims in Kebbi State, Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha, urging them to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, peace, unity and compassion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The governor made the call in his Sallah broadcast to the people of the state and the global Muslim Ummah at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He described Eid-el-Adha, which coincides with the holy Hajj period, as a sacred festival commemorating the unwavering faith, sacrifice and obedience of Prophet…
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has congratulated Muslims across Kano State and Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to uphold the values of spirituality, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence. In an Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday through his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo called on Muslims to reflect on the virtues of obedience, patience and unwavering faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He also extended warm felicitations to the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as members and supporters of the movement across the country. The former deputy governor urged…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The United Nations Population Fund UNFPA and the African Development Bank AFDB have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at positioning maternal health and demographic resilience as key drivers of Africa’s economic transformation. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings and seeks to frame investments in maternal health not merely as healthcare interventions, but as strategic investments in economic growth, productivity, resilience, and human capital development across the continent. According to the partners, the initiative is designed to help African countries harness their demographic dividend by prioritizing women’s health and…