By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture has launched a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at strengthening community resilience against flooding, cholera and other climate-related hazards through increased public awareness and engagement with traditional institutions. The campaign commenced with an advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, CON, CFR, at his palace in Potiskum. Leading the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Salamatu Yahaya Nangere,…
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By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has strengthened the operations of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by providing five brand-new operational vehicles to enhance the committee’s capacity to tackle drug-related offences and associated social vices across the state. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Tanko Muhammad, the vehicles comprising four 2025 model Toyota Hilux trucks and one Toyota Hiace bus were formally handed over to the Chairman of the committee, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, by the Secretary to the State…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Committee has unveiled the official timetable for the 2026 NFF Executive Committee elections, with the sale of nomination forms scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 1. According to the timetable released by the committee, the submission of completed nomination forms will close on Wednesday, August 12, marking the first major stage of the electoral process ahead of the elections fixed for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The committee said candidates will be notified of any irregularities in their nomination documents between August 13 and 19, while the period for correcting…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has called for an independent review of the recently concluded recruitment exercise conducted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), citing widespread complaints from applicants and growing public concerns over the fairness and regional distribution of successful candidates. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Assembly’s National Secretary, Dr. Abdulhafiz Garba, the group said it had received numerous complaints from unsuccessful applicants and concerned Nigerians questioning whether the recruitment exercise complied with the constitutional principles of equity, transparency, and the Federal Character Principle. The Assembly stressed that federal recruitment processes…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal land transactions with the arrest of two suspected land speculators allegedly involved in the unlawful demarcation and sale of government-owned land at the Southern Terminal Layout (Trailer Park) in Gundutse. The arrests were made during an inspection of the site by the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Hon. Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar Garko, who also supervised the commencement of the demolition of illegal structures erected on the government-owned property. Addressing journalists at the site, the commissioner disclosed that the Southern Terminal Layout was acquired by the Kano…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Shari’a Commission has called on traditional barbers (Wanzamai) across the state to modernise their practice and eliminate unprofessional elements within the profession in order to protect public health and uphold Islamic values that place a premium on the sanctity of human life. The Second Commissioner of the Commission, Sheikh Ali Danabba, made the appeal while receiving a delegation led by the Sarkin Askar Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Yunusa Na Bango, during a courtesy visit to discuss issues of public interest and strengthen cooperation between the two bodies. He stressed the need for traditional barbers to…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic will hold a combined convocation ceremony covering graduates from 2007 to 2026, ending a 19-year break in the institution’s convocation activities. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Aminu Kado Doro, disclosed this while defending the institution’s budget during the state’s pre-budget defence session on Thursday. He said the institution had been unable to hold a convocation ceremony for graduating students since 2007, adding that preparations were now in top gear to ensure a successful event. According to the rector, the Katsina State Government has completed the construction of the institution’s convocation…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has adopted a motion calling on the state government to urgently rehabilitate and upgrade the Wasai Dam to prevent its collapse and protect lives and property in Gezawa, Minjibir and Ungogo Local Government Areas. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance jointly sponsored by members representing the Gezawa, Minjibir and Ungogo constituencies. Presenting the motion on behalf of the sponsors, the member representing Gezawa Constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Yahaya, expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the Wasai Dam, warning that severe gully erosion along its eastern embankment poses a…
By Salisu Baso The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), Kano State, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture as it joined the global community in commemorating World Nature Conservation Day 2026. In a statement to mark the occasion, the Provost of the College, Dr. Hassan Ibrahim, described environmental conservation as a shared responsibility, stressing that protecting forests, water resources, biodiversity and fertile soils is vital to food security, agricultural productivity and sustainable development. He said the college remains committed to integrating environmental sustainability into its teaching, research and community engagement programmes while promoting climate-smart agriculture…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently provide relief assistance to victims of the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall in Bichi Local Government Area. The floods reportedly claimed lives, displaced several families, and destroyed homes and other valuable property. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Bichi Constituency, Hon. Lawan Shehu Bichi, during plenary on Friday. The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. While deliberating on the motion, lawmakers expressed deep sympathy to the families of…