By Lawan Musa Danlami (Baba Lawan) The history of Kano contains a warning that should not be ignored in the present dispute over the Kano Emirate. More than 130 years ago, Kano experienced one of the most consequential internal political crises in its history—the Kano Civil War of 1893–1895, popularly remembered as the Basasa. It emerged from a succession dispute within the Dabo dynasty but eventually developed into a much broader struggle involving competing political factions, royal interests, military forces and regional powers. Today, Kano is again experiencing a prolonged dispute over the emirship involving Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu…
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By Tasi’u Jibo Dawanau The Kano State House of Assembly has urged the state government to provide emergency assistance to farmers and other residents affected by a heavy downpour in Shuwaki Town, Tudun Wada Local Government Area. The appeal was made during the Assembly’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore. The rainfall reportedly destroyed more than 200 rice farms belonging to local farmers and caused the collapse of a historic bridge along the Tudun Wada–Shuwaki Road. Presenting a motion before the House, the member representing Tudun Wada Constituency, Hon. Sule Lawan Shuwaki, said the…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Chief Tactician of Pyramid City darling Team Daniel Ogunmudede has vowed his Boys will not lose points in their upcoming matches at home ground Ogunmudede made the declaration while fielding questions from sports writers at the conclusion of their game against arch rivals Enyimba of Aba which ended in a stalemate at Sani Abacha ground Kofar Mata He pointed out that the visitors were lucky to have escaped with a point at the end of the duel which was marred by a heavy wind but nevertheless, he posited, this will be the first and the last as…
By Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura When I look back at the journey of my life, I see more than political offices, business ventures, public appointments and recognitions. I see a life shaped by education, hard work, faith, enterprise, public service, relationships and, above all, a deep sense of responsibility to people and institutions. I was born on November 15, 1952, in Lafia, in what is today Nasarawa State, Nigeria. My early years were shaped by education and the values of discipline, service and perseverance. I attended Dunama Primary School, Lafia, from 1959 to 1966, before proceeding to Government Teachers’ College,…
By Olufunmi Zaina The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kano Branch, is partnering with Greenville LNG to promote the adoption of Compressed Natural Gass (CNG) across Nigeria. periscope.ng reports that the partnership aims to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, cheaper and sustainable alternative to conventional fuels for transportation. The collaboration was unveiled on Saturday in Kano during the branch’s Annual Memorial Lecture in honour of late Salihi Illiasu (a seasoned Engineer) and the induction of 40 new corporate members. Periscope.ng also reports that the lecture is themed: “Compressed Natural Gas as Transition Fuel: Engineering Insight, Economics and…
By Olufunmi Zainab The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area to track and contain dogs suspected to be infected with rabies. The service said the suspected rabid dog had bitten 18 people in Garko and its environs. The NFSS State Commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Usman Abdullahi-Umar, on Sunday in Kano. Al’ameen said: “The command received a distress report at about 2 p.m. that a dog suspected to be rabid has attacked residents in Garko town. “The dog…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has constituted a seven-member Electoral Committee and a three-member Elections Appeals Committee ahead of its October 15 elective congress. The decisions were taken at an Extraordinary Congress of the federation held at City Green Hotel, Yola, Adamawa State, on Thursday, September 25, 2026. At the meeting, NBBF President, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, said he would not seek a third term in office, putting to rest speculation over his political future in the federation. “Contrary to news making the rounds about my ambitions, I have never been part of subverting the NBBF approved…
By Our Correspondent What happened inside a guest house in Gwarimpa before a man’s body was found beneath a bridge in Abuja has become the subject of a police investigation, with his final hours still shrouded in unanswered questions. The case began with a missing-person report. A man had disappeared, leaving his family desperate for answers. Days later, his lifeless body was discovered beneath the Katampe Bridge along the Kubwa Expressway. The circumstances surrounding the discovery initially raised questions about whether he had been kidnapped or fallen victim to a so-called “one chance” robbery. But investigators with the Federal Capital…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria has been described as a country blessed with numerous potentialities Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Special Duties Comrade Uwani Ahmed Balarabe made the clarification while interacting with a delegation of Matasa Leather Works at the outfit Represented by the Director Administration and General Services of the Ministry Malam Shehu Sani Shehu, she explained that there is no country worldwide blessed with abundant natural resources than Nigeria The permanent Secretary enjoined the larger community to make the best use of the opportunities in view of the present socio economic challenges facing the overall domain She…
By Abba Dukawa Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, says he has never seen a Nigerian president with better plans for the country than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Masari made the remarks in a video published on Tuesday by HM Arewa, a Hausa-language media group, while addressing a group of women at a public function reportedly held in Kaduna. The former governor said his assessment was based on his nearly 40 years of involvement in Nigerian politics. “Even if I were asked to swear, on my age and my political involvement for…
By Our Correspondent The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the number of pastors, imams and other religious figures appearing in the commission’s financial crime investigations. Olukoyede spoke at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, held under the theme, “Shared Sacred Flourishing in Nigeria.” The EFCC chairman said the commission’s case files contained several investigations involving individuals who held prominent religious titles, adding that some of the cases had resulted in convictions and prison sentences. He questioned the emphasis placed on titles such as…
By Our Correspondent The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding is critical to providing the security and logistics required for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan spoke on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, while delivering a goodwill message at the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, themed, “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections.” In a statement issued to INEC correspondents in Abuja by the commission’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, Adedayo Oketola, the INEC chairman said…
By Our Correspondent Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai says his experience in detention and the ongoing legal proceedings against him have prompted him to reflect on some of his relationships, including those with colleagues, friends and family members. El-Rufai made the remarks in a statement posted on X, saying he had taken note of the silence of some people whom he had publicly supported or closely associated with in the past. “Adversity has a way of illuminating relationships,” the former governor said, adding that the experience had given him an opportunity to reassess the nature of some of his…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Special Duties Comrade Uwani Ahmed Balarabe has stressed the need for robust working relationship between public and non public outfits with a view to ensuring speedy development of the society Comrade Uwani Ahmed Balarabe was speaking shortly after receiving an accolade courtesy of the Director General of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf 2027 Blue Print Committee Dr Aminu Magashi Garba She thanked the outfit for finding her worthy of such recognition emphasising such rapport will help in no small measure in facilitating Government effort in one way or the other in…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Mai Mota, has charged messengers in the state civil service to uphold integrity, punctuality and dedication to duty to improve service delivery. She gave the charge on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service in collaboration with Summit Golden Alliance Consulting Ltd. The workshop, being held at the headquarters of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano, is aimed at enhancing the professional knowledge and effectiveness of messengers serving across…
By Sabo Umar In public life, the most enduring verdict is rarely delivered in a speech or captured in an official title. It is formed quietly—in markets, homes, communities and places of worship—through the everyday experiences of the people whose lives a public servant touches. For Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, popularly known as Kudi, that verdict has been shaped over decades of public service, community engagement and human relationships. To his supporters, associates, friends and the many people who have encountered him along the way, he is a man whose leadership is characterised by humility, compassion, accessibility and a deep…
By Our Correspondent The Under-16 Inter-Schools Football Tournament has kicked off in Kano State as part of efforts to promote grassroots sports development and identify emerging football talents. The tournament, organised by the Sam Okwaraji Foundation, is aimed at bringing students together, fostering friendship and strengthening positive relationships among participating schools. The opening ceremony was led by the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, who welcomed the revival of the youth-focused competition. Babangida said competitions of this nature were important to the development of sports in Kano and Nigeria, particularly in creating opportunities to identify…
By Our Correspondent The Head of the Civil Service, Kano State, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, has inspected selected sports facilities across the state as part of preparations for the hosting of the Federation of Public Service Games. The inspection, conducted on Monday, was aimed at assessing the readiness and suitability of the facilities and ensuring that they meet the required standards for the successful hosting of the games. Maimota was accompanied on the inspection by the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida; Permanent Secretary, Human Resources and Service Improvements Directorate, Sabiu Shuaibu; Permanent Secretary, Establishment,…
By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s Falconets bowed out of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Sunday after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their quarter-final clash in Łódź. Valerin Loboa scored in stoppage time to send Colombia into the semi-finals after Nigeria had dominated large spells of the encounter but failed to convert their chances. Both teams struggled to break the deadlock in an action-packed first half, with the Falconets creating several opportunities from open play and set pieces. Nigeria came close in the 19th minute when Portugal-based forward Janet Akekoromowei struck the crossbar with…
By Abba Dukawa Some people might strongly support a political party because of their identity, beliefs, or past loyalty while, at the same time, struggling with the rising cost of food and other essential goods. This creates a conflict between their political loyalty and their personal economic experience. For millions of citizens eligible to vote in the upcoming election, this presents a difficult dilemma, particularly as the country’s recent economic reforms have generated considerable debate. The removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the exchange-rate system were intended by the government to address long-standing economic distortions and improve fiscal…
By Our Correspondent The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, will on Monday lead top government officials to inspect facilities ahead of the 45th Annual Public Service Games scheduled to take place in Kano from October 6 to 16, 2026. Over 8,000 participants from 80 federal agencies across the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to converge on the ancient city for the championship. The Kano State Government secured the hosting rights as part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to sustaining a cordial relationship between workers and the government, as…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA) has embarked on a two-day learning visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget to gain practical insights into the state’s digital, coordinated and data-driven social protection system. The visit, led by the Director-General of KASPA, Hajia Fateema Abubakar Abdullahi (Amneef), is aimed at identifying practical approaches that could be adapted to strengthen social protection interventions in Kano State. The engagement focused on Lagos State’s institutional arrangements, financing mechanisms, digital systems, data management and approaches to the implementation of social protection programmes. Welcoming the Kano delegation, the…
By Abba Dukawa Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately intervene to reduce petrol prices and ease the rising cost-of-living burden on Nigerians. Atiku, who spoke at a world press conference on fuel prices, palliatives and the cost of living, said rising energy and transportation costs were pushing families, businesses and manufacturers to the brink. He said the government must move beyond explanations and economic statistics and take urgent steps that would put money back in the pockets of Nigerians. According to him, the ultimate…
By Nura Nello Suleiman BACKGROUND Information is power in every aspect of human endeavour. It can be used either positively or negatively in our day-to-day activities and interactions within society. Many positive impacts have been achieved through genuine and accurate information. Reliable information can help address challenges, correct abnormalities, raise public awareness, and draw attention to pressing issues that may affect society as a whole. On the other hand, misinformation is a negative form of communication that involves misleading or false information. It can create misunderstanding and may contribute to disasters, conflicts, hatred, violence, abuse, and other serious social problems.…
By Najib Lawan Dambazau The Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has commenced consultations with founders and operators of Tsangaya schools as part of efforts to reform Almajiri education and welfare in the state. Maude, who is the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Almajiri Education and Welfare Reform, began the consultation tour on Wednesday, visiting selected Tsangaya schools across three local government areas of the state. The committee visited the Tsangaya of Alaramma Malam Uba, Sarkin Malaman Dawakin Kudu, in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area; the Tsangaya of Malam Abdullah Farin Gwani in…
By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Wednesday represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the turbaning of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as the Sardauna of Ilorin. The ceremony, held at the Emir’s Palace in Ilorin, was attended by governors, political leaders, traditional rulers and other dignitaries from across the country. AbdulRazaq was conferred with the traditional title by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. Earlier in the day, Garo also represented Governor Yusuf at the commissioning of the Kwara Garment Factory by Vice…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) has honoured the President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi Temitope Joseph, for her contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. Presenting the award to Mrs Joseph, President of NAPHER-SD, Prof. Florence Bola Adeyanju, said the association had selected more than 10 distinguished sports personalities and administrators for the prestigious recognition. The award was presented during the 54th NAPHER-SD conference and elections held at the Centre for Excellence, Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Mrs Joseph said…
By Our Correspondent The Commissioner representing the North-East on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Abba Jato Kala, has felicitated with former Yobe State Governor and Senator representing Yobe East, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ibrahim Geidam, CON, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message, Jato Kala described Senator Geidam as a distinguished leader, accomplished public servant, consummate politician, strategist and gentleman par excellence. He described Geidam as a brother and bosom friend whose life and public service have been defined by commitment, humility, excellence and dedication to the wellbeing of the people. Jato Kala noted…
By Our Correspondent Kano State has qualified for all the events it contested at the North-West Zonal Elimination tournament for the 23rd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Enugu State in 2026. The state secured its qualification after recording impressive results in various events at the zonal competition. On Tuesday, the Kano State women’s basketball team defeated Zamfara State 47-37 to book its place at the National Sports Festival. In men’s football, Kano defeated Sokoto State 2-1 in its opening match before losing 1-0 to Kaduna State in its final game. Despite the defeat, the team secured qualification for…
By Abba Dukawa The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), with support from the African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) and Global Affairs Canada, has launched an initiative to mainstream gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response across agricultural value chains in Kano State. The 12-month project, titled “Mainstreaming Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response into the Agricultural Value Chain in Kano State,” was launched on Tuesday at a high-level inception meeting held at the Murtala Muhammad Library, Kano. The meeting brought together government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, women leaders, agricultural stakeholders, development partners, community representatives and members…
By Our Correspondent Kano State has secured qualification for several sporting events at the 23rd National Sports Festival after impressive performances at the ongoing North-West Zonal Elimination Festival in Kaduna. The zonal elimination festival is being held at the Murtala Muhammad Square Sports Complex, Kaduna, as states in the zone battle for qualification slots for the National Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in Enugu State. Team Kano secured its qualification in Beach Volleyball after winning all three of its matches. The team defeated Kaduna 2-1, Sokoto 2-0 and Zamfara 2-0. In Conventional Volleyball, Kano also booked its place at…
By ABBA DUKAWA There have been few moments in recent history when people across Northern Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and regional divides have spoken with such a united voice in support of General Christopher Musa’s appointment as Minister of Defence. That support represented more than enthusiasm for an individual. It reflected a longstanding aspiration for an Arewa in which ethnic and religious diversity becomes a source of strength rather than division. Many saw in Musa’s military career a record of sacrifice, discipline, professionalism and service to Nigeria. No one expects him to allow sentiment to cloud the hard-earned reputation he has…
Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin Sometimes I wonder what life would be like, if we do not encounter life’s heartbreaks. Just like others, I have encountered many. However one heartbreaking moment that continue to remind me that I am inching closer to my grave is the death of one of the most intimate persons with whom I had a mutual bond of affection during and after our university days till the day he died. That was the late Daibu Mahmud Jada. Daibu was true and faithful to friendship. He was my companion, my confidant and my classmate at the University of Maiduguri…
By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa The Kano State Government has sympathised with the owner of Sky World Paint, Alhaji Ali Muhammad, over a fire incident that gutted parts of the company’s premises in Tokarawa, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, conveyed the government’s sympathy on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf when he visited the company to commiserate with the owner over the incident. The fire, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly destroyed property and other resources worth millions of naira, leaving the business with significant losses. Garo prayed Allah to compensate Alhaji…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Government has approved the distribution of 775 fire extinguishers to Science and Technical Schools across the state to enhance safety and provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board (STSB), Prof. Dahiru Sale Muhammad, disclosed this during an enlightenment meeting with the board’s management, principals of Science and Technical Schools and representatives of the Kano State Fire Service at Government Technical College, Kano. He said the meeting was organised to educate principals on the proper and professional use of fire extinguishers and…
By Abubakar Ibrahim The Managing Director of the Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Hon. Faisal Mahmud Kabir, has called for closer collaboration between the agency and the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to improve revenue generation in the state. Kabir made the call on Thursday when the Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Maitama, paid a courtesy visit to his office. The KAROTA boss said Kano State had the potential to finance its budgetary provisions through its numerous revenue sources, noting that the state’s large population and vibrant economic activities provided opportunities for generating more revenue. “Kano State is…
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for renovating and equipping Government Secondary School, Bichi, in Bichi Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who was represented by the Director-General, Special Duties, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Sani (retd.), described the intervention as a demonstration of effective cooperation between the military and the community. The project, executed under the NAF’s Special Intervention Project scheme, was commissioned as part of efforts to improve educational facilities and strengthen civil-military relations. It was undertaken in honour of a former Chief of Air Staff and…
By Ado Salisu Preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games 2026, have gathered momentum as zonal eliminations for team sports are scheduled to take place across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones from September 12 to 15. The eliminations, which form a key qualification stage for the Games, will feature basketball, cricket, football, volleyball and beach volleyball in both male and female categories. Under the rules of the Festival, the first- and second-placed teams in each zone will qualify for the National Sports Festival, while host state, Enugu, will secure automatic qualification in all the featured team sports. The…
By Our Correspondent The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, has called on the Kano State Government to urgently release funds to the State Sports Commission and other relevant sports bodies to revive sports development in the state. The association made the call against the backdrop of challenges confronting sports development in Kano, particularly delays in the release of funds needed for adequate preparation and participation in major competitions. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Nur Tijani, Kano SWAN stressed that timely funding was critical to the success of athletes and teams representing the state.…
By Abba Dukawa The Governing Council of Ummah University of Nigeria, Abuja, has approved the appointment of Professor Ahmed Modu Kumshe as the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor. Kumshe, a Professor of Accounting and Finance at the University of Maiduguri, will assume office on October 1, 2026, subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements governing private universities in Nigeria. His appointment was announced in a statement issued and signed by the Founder and Pro-Chancellor of the university, Dr Mohammed Kyari Dikwa. According to the statement, Kumshe brings to the position extensive academic, administrative and professional experience, which the university said would be…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal stabbing of a resident of Gaida Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, was allegedly attacked by unknown hoodlums who forcibly entered his residence on Monday night. A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident occurred at about 11:30pm on Monday, September 8, 2026 adding that the police received a distress call from the commander of the Gaida Vigilante Group reporting that the hoodlums had broken into the…
By Our Correspondent Two men, Kabiru Isa, popularly known as Mada, and Usman Hamisu, also known as Mani, have been sentenced to a cumulative nine years in prison each for supplying rubber solution and other intoxicating substances to underage children in Kano. The two were convicted by Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji Sani of Magistrate Court No. 44, Gwammaja, Kano, after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy, membership of an unlawful society and administering intoxicating substances, contrary to Sections 97, 97A and 249 of the Penal Code. This was disclosed in a press statement issued to media outlets in Kano by Lamara…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in effective information management as a means of deepening democracy and promoting good governance at the grassroots. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the flag-off of a three-day National Professional Capacity Building Workshop organised by the Association of Local Government Information Officers of Nigeria (ALGION). Waiya, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Tsoho Aliyu Rogo, said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recognised…
By Abba Dukawa In Nigeria, corruption allegations have increasingly become a tool of political witch-hunting. Old files are routinely dug up, dusted off, and revived at election time, then paraded before the public with such relentless repetition that suspicion is expected to do the work of evidence. Atiku Abubakar has been one of the principal targets of this peculiar political culture. For almost two decades, the former vice president has faced allegations concerning the source of his wealth and his record in office between 1999 and 2007. These allegations have survived governments, political alliances and election cycles, appearing in political…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Pyramid City Boys fondly called Sai Masu Gida will on Sunday battle it out with visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna admirably called Ikon Allah Boys The match which is in continuation of Nigeria’s premier league which enters the second week , will come up at the famous Sani Abacha stadium in Kano metropolis The duel with Niger Tornadoes will surely be a pay back time for the pyramid city lads going by how they lost to the Minna side both at home and away during last year’s event But definitely things have changed in the side for…
By Faisal Jazuli Kazaure I am among those whom Allah blessed with the opportunity to meet the late Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Sani, CON, under circumstances I never imagined would become one of the memories I would carry with me for the rest of my life. At the time, I was a student of Science Secondary School, Lautai, in Gumel. One day, a friend and I entered the mosque at the gate of the Emir’s palace to charge our mobile phones. Unfortunately, due to our lack of understanding of the electrical connection, something went wrong…
By Uba Abdullahi The death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, has been described as a great loss to Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole. The Acting Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Dr Bashir Ahmad Danzomo, made the statement in a condolence message issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, staff and students of the institution. Dr Danzomo described the late Emir as a father, mentor and dedicated statesman who devoted his life to the service of humanity and the development of his community and the nation. According to him, the late…
By Our Correspondent A Nigerien paratroop captain has accused officials linked to former President Mohamed Bazoum, as well as individuals and officers connected to Chad, France, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Belgium and Dubai, of supporting the failed military mutiny in Niamey. Captain Roger Gabriel, commander of the 1st Parachute Battalion in the Nigerien capital, made the allegations in a televised statement on Tuesday evening. Speaking on Radio Télévision du Niger (RTN), Gabriel said elements of the Bataillon des Forces Spéciales(BSR) units were involved in the uprising, which began on the night of August 28 and 29. He also named several officers…
By Najib Lawan Danbazau Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has constituted an advisory committee on Almajiri education and welfare reform, appointing the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, ACArb., as its chairman. The committee was inaugurated yesterday by the Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Umar Farouk, at his office. The committee comprises stakeholders from the education, justice, religious, traditional and security sectors. Members include the Commissioner for Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda; Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya; Director-General, Special Services Directorate, Major General Muhammad Sani (rtd.); Chairman, Kano State Law Reform…
By Our Correspondent The Gawuna Campaign Coordinating Team has dismissed reports that some prominent members of the political structure of former Kano State governorship candidate, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, have defected from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and are preparing to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by the Director-General and Chairman of the Gawuna Campaign Coordinating Team, Dist. Sen. Saleh Adamu Kwaru, the team said the individuals being referred to as the “Gawuna Team” had ceased to be part of the official political structure of Dr Gawuna since June. According to the statement, the…