We Shall Meet We shall meet, Again Some day In a world where Time is not there, And the world is like an ocean I want to meet you, Again In this life Where freedom means everything I want to travel with you, In our journey To the point I realize as, We shall meet again, Some day or the other. Written by Sidharth P K Kochi
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By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, ANIPR Jigawa State has continued to distinguish itself as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful and progressive states, with a proud history rooted in the ancient Hausa civilisation and the enduring traditions of its five historic emirates: Dutse, Hadejia, Gumel, Kazaure, and Ringim. Created on August 27, 1991, from the old Kano State, Jigawa was established to bring government closer to the people and accelerate social and economic development across both urban and rural communities. Since its creation, successive administrations have contributed to the growth and transformation of the state through investments in agriculture, education, healthcare,…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed allegations that it sold 69 nomination forms to former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to facilitate a takeover of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The allegation was reportedly made by Abdulkadir Guza, who claimed that Kwankwaso had procured 69 PRP nomination forms as part of a plan to hijack the party’s structure. Speaking with journalists on Monday, the PRP National Secretary, Alhaji Musa Maigari, described the claim as false and baseless, stressing that all party positions had already been filled following the conclusion of primary elections. “As it stands, all…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has strongly condemned the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, over allegations of child theft. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after the woman was accused of stealing a child, an allegation the police said was not supported by any evidence. In a statement issued to journalists in Kaduna, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansur Hassan, described the act as “barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law.” According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maraban Jos…
By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, ANIPR A prominent political leader and stakeholder from Gwarzo and Kabo Local Government Areas of Kano North Senatorial District, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Barau Gwarzo, has praised the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, for their unwavering commitment to education and human capital development. Alhaji Muhammad Usman Barau Gwarzo made the commendation shortly after a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor at the Kano State Government House. Speaking after the meeting, he expressed satisfaction with the administration’s efforts to improve the welfare of citizens…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe A former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Barrister Aliyu Musa, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with about 1,800 members of the APC and Labour Party (LP) in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State. The defectors were formally received into the PDP during a political gathering organised by the Awareness and Unity Programme in Billiri. At the event, they also declared their support for the governorship ambition of Isa Ali Pantami, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy. Speaking at the gathering,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Alhaji Anas Muktari Bello (Dan Maliki), has been commended for his outstanding commitment to grassroots development and educational advancement, with stakeholders describing him as one of the best-performing local government chairmen in Kano State. The commendation came from the Chairman of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) of Government Girls Arabic Secondary School, Dawanau, Alhaji Abdullahi Maikano Dawanau, during an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of classroom blocks at the school’s permanent site. According to him, the school, which was established in 2008, had operated for nearly 18…
By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, ANIPR The APC chieftain for Gwarzo and Kabo Local Government Areas of Kano State and a respected political figure in the Kano North Senatorial District, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Barau Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newsprint Online Media Kano–Nigeria Global Alliance, Alhaji Muhammad Hamisu, on the remarkable growth and achievements of the media organisation. Alhaji Muhammad Usman Barau Gwarzo made this known while congratulating Alhaji Muhammad Hamisu, describing the establishment and success of Newsprint Online Media Kano–Nigeria Global Alliance as a significant milestone in the advancement of…
By Ibrahim Muhammad The leader of the Marghi community in Kano State, popularly known as the Ptil Marghi of Kano, Alhaji Wadzani Adamu, has felicitated with Muslims across the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and mutual understanding. In a goodwill message marking the beginning of the new Hijrah calendar, the traditional leader emphasized the need for continuous prayers for lasting peace and stability in Kano State, Northern Nigeria, and the country at large. He called on residents of Kano to sustain the spirit of peaceful coexistence and support…
By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo , Anipr. Across the political landscape of Kano State, certain leaders stand out not only for the positions they have held but for the tangible impact they leave behind in the lives of their people. Among such figures is the former Deputy Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and former member representing Kiru Constituency, Right Honourable Alhaji Kabiru Hassan Dashi. His name continues to resonate strongly within the constituency due to his track record of service, commitment to equitable development, and consistent engagement with grassroots communities during and after his tenure in office.…
Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, ANIPR, has congratulated the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newsprint Online Media for his outstanding leadership and remarkable contributions to the growth of the media organization, describing his commitment to credible journalism and professional excellence as worthy of commendation. He said, “I write to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your outstanding leadership and remarkable achievements as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newsprint Online Media. “Your visionary direction, commitment to excellence, and dedication to credible journalism have greatly contributed to the growth and reputation of the organization. “Through your efforts, the platform…
The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Director of FM, Kano State Radio Corporation, Hajiya Habiba Abubakar. On behalf of the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, extended heartfelt condolences to the management and staff of the Kano State Radio Corporation, the media community, and the immediate family of the deceased. In a statement issued on Friday, Comrade Waiya described the late Hajiya Habiba Abubakar as a dedicated, hardworking, and humble media professional who served the Kano State Radio Corporation with…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of people living with sickle cell disorder through expanded healthcare services, free treatment initiatives, and intensified public awareness campaigns across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, stated this on Friday during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Kano, to commemorate the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day with the theme, “Ensuring that Every Patient Lives.” According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the commissioner highlighted significant progress recorded by the Ministry…
By Danasabe Danazumi Nabiyar Rinjin Tumbau Primary School, which caters for the educational needs of pupils from neighbouring communities of Rinjin Tumbau itself, Rinjin Kartau, Sando, Dimi, Munkawa, Kanawa, Unguwar Buya, Danko and Tinidawa as well as Unguwar Iya to include Hayin Babajo and Turaki, in Galadimawa Ward of Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, is near total collapse. The school was established under Universal Primary Education (UPE) around 1977/1978 academic session by the then government of the state. It started operation in the academic session of 1978/1979 under the then Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) administration led by the…
By Muhammad Hamisu Almost all the states in the Northern part of the country have declared Tuesday, June 16, which equivalent to Muharram 1, 1448AH as public holiday. The declaration of the day as public holiday in the affected states was to enable Muslim Ummah to celebrate the ushering in of their new Islamic year 1448AH. So far, the states that declared the day as public holiday included among others Kano, Sokoto and Kebbi. Earlier, in a statement from the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, quoted the Sultan…
By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi International Center for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED) has collaborated with Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cooking and Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (PACE) to hold a one-day workshop to validate cooking finance plan in Kano State. The center also collaborated with the state government to host the event. It was facilitated under PACE Facilitating Clean Cooking Finance at National and Sub-National Levels project. The event was held on Thursday, June 11, this year at Babale Suites in the state capital and the project combines national-level assessment of the clean carbon market with a sub-national…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone F (South-South), has reaffirmed that governance is truly working in Cross River State, showering encomiums on Governor Bassey Otu and commending his administration for what it described as remarkable development strides and purposeful leadership across critical sectors of the state’s economy. The commendation was made on Saturday by the Vice President of NUJ Zone F, Mr. Opaka Dokubo, while speaking with journalists after leading members of the South-South leadership of the union on an inspection tour of key projects undertaken by the Cross River State…
By Hassan R Jibrin Gano town is located about 32 kilometres from the ancient city of Kano, along Maiduguri Road, in Dawakin-Kudu Local Government Area of the state. The town is popular in transportation sector, where Ford motors dominated the area for the past three decades. With an estimated population of more than 100,000 inhabitants, mostly peasant famers and traders, Western education got its root back to 40 years, while Islamic education started from pre-Islsmic expediation of Sheik Usman Fodio. What one could see so important in the community is its rich in solid minerals. Many young schoolars were emerging…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Nigerian Army spokesman and former Major General, Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while in captivity after being abducted by armed bandits. In an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Security and Internal Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, the state government said intensive efforts were made in collaboration with security agencies to secure the safe release of the retired senior officer, but the efforts unfortunately ended in tragedy. According to the statement, the former military spokesperson died as a result of health complications, including diabetes and high blood pressure,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the inauguration of a high-powered seven-member committee to investigate persistent violations of town planning regulations and the proliferation of poorly regulated developments across the state. In a statement released by Musa Tanko, Chief Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the committee was formally inaugurated. Speaking on behalf of the Governor during the inauguration, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, expressed concern over the persistent violations of physical planning and development control regulations,…