By Aliyu Safiyanu Jahun The Executive Chairman of Taura Local Government, Hon. Shu’aibu Ibn Hambali, has inspected the ongoing Aggregation Centre, Warehouse, Mini Grid, and Irrigation Development Project located along Gumel Road in Gujungu Town, Taura Local Government Area. During the inspection, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded and prayed for the successful completion of the projects. He commended the developmental initiative being implemented under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, Dan Modi, FCA. Hon. Shu’aibu Ibn Hambali stated that upon completion, the projects would significantly boost agricultural development, create employment opportunities,…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Yobe State Command, has recorded significant achievements in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, arresting 151 suspects and seizing 328.421 kilograms of illicit drugs between July 2025 and June 26, 2026. The State Commander, Mustapha Olayinka Tajudeen (MNIM), disclosed this during a press briefing in Damaturu to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (UN Drug Day), observed annually on June 26. Speaking on this year’s theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” the Commander said it underscores…
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Kano State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has held a meeting with political parties in the state to promote unity and cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting aimed to build consensus among political parties to ensure that the 2027 elections are credible, free, fair, acceptable, and violence-free. The Chairman of IPAC in Kano State, Hon. Isah Nuhu Isa Danfulani, said the council convened the meeting to foster collaboration among political parties, adding that the participants agreed to work together towards achieving peaceful and credible elections. According to him, the political parties…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the constitution of an Administrative Investigation Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a student at St. Louis College, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The committee is chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Gwani Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda. Other members of the committee are: Barr. Aminu Hussain – Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters – Member Barr. Hamza Dantani – Member Baba Abubakar Umar – Executive Secretary, Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board…
From Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing full support to security operatives working to restore peace and stability in Zamfara State. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the meeting was attended by heads of all security agencies operating in the state and focused on strengthening security operations in volatile areas. According to the statement, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s determination to enhance support for troops engaged…
By Umar Danladi Ado In a major boost to security and professional education in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 10 new postgraduate programmes for the Nigeria Police Academy. The approval followed a comprehensive assessment by an NUC resource verification team, which recently visited the Academy to evaluate its facilities, learning resources, and the readiness of its academic staff. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Umar Musa Isah, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). According to the statement, the verification team approved the introduction of the specialised postgraduate programmes after confirming that the institution met the…
By Ado Salisu Kano Pillars Basketball Club secured a place in the Final 8 of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League after edging Aso Sky Hawks of Abuja 84–81 in the second phase of the league at the Minna Centre in Niger State. The Pyramids City Boys recorded five victories during the phase, defeating Niger Potters, Gombe Bulls, Bauchi Nets, City Chiefs of Benue, and Aso Sky Hawks, while suffering their only defeat against Nile University of Abuja. The qualification means Kano Pillars will compete among the top four teams from the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences for the league…
By Mustapha Saye, From Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 12,724.652 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances and arrested 1,107 suspects for various drug-related offences between June 2025 and June 2026. The State Commander, CN Maijama’a Muhammad, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Kaduna. Addressing journalists on the theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” Muhammad described drug abuse as a major driver of criminality, violence, family breakdown,…
By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano The story of horse racing in Nigeria is incomplete without Kano, the National Coordinator of the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, Alhaji Mustapha Abubakar Bidda, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the opening of the Renewed Hope Horse Racing Tournament in Kano, Bidda, who holds the traditional titles of Sarkin Dawakin Nupe and Sarkin Sukuwar Kasar Hausa, described Kano as “very historic” to the sport of horse racing. “I can remember that this racecourse was built during the tenure of former Governor Audu Bako. From his time until now, horse racing has been taking place in Kano…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Federal Government and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation following the visit of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, AIG Morris Dankwambo, to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos. The visit, which was carried out on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, was aimed at assessing the recent deadly attack in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, evaluating the level of destruction, identifying operational gaps, and improving strategies to prevent future occurrences. While conveying the condolences of the…
Daga Senator Iroegbu Taron Africa Forward Summit da aka gudanar a Nairobi, Kenya, ya nuna wata sabuwar alaka tsakanin Afirka da Turai, musamman Faransa. A karon farko, an gudanar da taron haɗin gwiwar Afirka da Faransa a ƙasar Afirka, inda Shugaban Faransa Emmanuel Macron da Shugaban Kenya William Ruto suka jagoranci taron tare a matsayin abokan hulɗa masu daidaito. Shekaru da dama, tarurrukan da ke haɗa Afirka da manyan ƙasashen duniya kan kasance a Turai, Amurka, China ko Rasha, inda shugabannin Afirka ke halarta a matsayin masu neman taimako ko tallafi. Sai dai taron Nairobi ya sauya wannan tsari ta…
Daga Ipole Amajama Afirka ta sake komawa tsakiyar rikicin siyasar duniya, yayin da matsalar rashin tsaro ke ƙara bazuwa daga yankin Sahel zuwa Najeriya da sauran sassan nahiyar. Wannan yanayi na barazana ga ƙasashe masu rauni tare da jefa yankuna da dama cikin rashin kwanciyar hankali. Duk da cewa matsalolin cikin gida, raunin hukumomi da gazawar shugabanci suna taka muhimmiyar rawa wajen haifar da wannan matsala, akwai ƙarin damuwa kan irin tasirin da shigar Rasha ke yi a harkokin Afirka da kuma sakamakon da hakan zai iya haifar wa nahiyar. Najeriya na ci gaba da fuskantar barazanar ta’addanci wadda ta…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has instituted a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging what it describes as the unlawful conversion of land belonging to Federal Government College (FGC) Kano under a controversial Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The case, assigned to Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Judicial Division, is scheduled for hearing on July 8, 2026. Named as defendants are the Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Minister of Education, Pluck Global Company Limited, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Attorney-General of the…
By Usman Usman Garba From improved infrastructure to stronger support for traders, the Kano State Government has introduced what it describes as a new phase of market development aimed at transforming the state’s commercial landscape. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Markets, Hon. Abdurrahman Abubakar Gobirawa, said the administration has achieved remarkable progress in upgrading markets and improving conditions for traders across Kano. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday while assessing the administration’s three years in office, Gobirawa said Governor Yusuf has shown unprecedented commitment to the growth of commerce and business activities in the state.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has shut down two private health training institutions operating illegally in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nabilusi Abubakar Kofar Na’isa, identified the affected institutions as IBN SINA College of Health Science and Technology, located at Dakata Kawaji, adjacent to Juma’at Mosque, and Life Line College of Health Science and Technology, situated at Dakata Industrial Area, Bela Road, Tsamiyar Gare, along Mai Sikeli Street. According to the Ministry, the closure followed a comprehensive assessment which revealed that the two…
By Ado Salisu Players of the Kano Pillars Volleyball Team, currently participating in the ongoing Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Premier League in Abuja, may be forced out of their hotel due to the inability of Kano State Sports Commission to settle their accommodation bills. The former Nigerian champions, who have won the Premier League title twice and represented the nation with distinction in the African Confederation Cup, were facing a severe financial crisis that could negatively affect their performance in the competition. Sources close to the team revealed that the players travelled from Kano to Abuja with the expectation that…
By Ado Salisu Coach Olusule has declared that Nigerian athletics is enjoying one of the most successful periods in its history, praising the depth, quality and potential of the country’s current generation of athletes. Speaking on the sidelines of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos, Sule who is also a board member of AFN said the performances witnessed so far are only a glimpse of what is to come. He stated that many of the athletes are deliberately managing their efforts in the early rounds while focusing…
By Muhammad Hamisu The progressive arm of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State has dismissed the endorsement of Ibrahim Khalil by the so-called ESILT members. According to the group, the dissolved ESILT has no mandate to discuss issues relating to the affairs of the party. The spokesperson of the group, Alhaji Abba Abdulhadi, said ESILT was not the body responsible for handling the party ‘s affairs. Alhaji Abdulhadi added that the person currently saddled with the responsibility of managing the party’s affairs in the state was Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad. He further stated that the tenure of Musa Ungogo’s…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA), Dr. Farouk Kurawa, has lauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing purposeful leadership and implementing policies that continue to transform the agricultural sector and improve the welfare of the people of Kano State. Dr. Kurawa stated that the governor’s commitment to development was evident even before assuming office, noting that a comprehensive blueprint was carefully designed to guide the administration’s programmes and activities. According to him, the administration has remained faithful to its campaign promises, particularly in the area of agriculture, which remains the backbone…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the civil service through continuous capacity building and merit-based career progression as it officially flagged off the 25th Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) Workshop and Examination for officers aspiring to managerial cadre. The ceremony, held at the Kano State Library Complex, brought together senior government officials, facilitators from the public service training sector and participants drawn from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the state. Representing the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government, Farouk Umar Ibrahim, declared the workshop…