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,…
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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…
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
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…