By Usman Usman Garba In the rapidly evolving Nigerian social media landscape, Fulani, known across social media platforms as @fulani929, has emerged as a vibrant young voice on TikTok, successfully bridging the gap between healthcare education and digital content creation. With a thriving community of more than 380,000 followers and over 2.6 million likes, Fulani has captured the attention of audiences across Nigeria. Her content offers a unique blend of educational insights, lifestyle experiences and beauty inspiration, while documenting her journey as a dedicated Pharmacy student. Driven by a passion for creative expression, Fulani has transformed her platform into a…
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By Rabiu sanusi The Kano State Sharia Commission has organised a sensitisation programme to enlighten the public on the importance of the Islamic calendar and its significance in the religious and social life of Muslims. The programme, sponsored by the Kano State Government, was designed to deepen public understanding of the Hijri calendar and its role in determining major Islamic activities, including fasting, Hajj, Eid celebrations and other acts of worship. Speaking to journalists on the significance of the programme, the Second Commissioner of the Kano State Sharia Commission, Sheikh Ali DanAbba, said the Islamic calendar was more than a…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa Police Command has expressed displeasure over the use of social media under the guise of ‘Freedom of Epressy’ to threaten, intimidate and harrasement citizen. The scenario, State Command of the Police has arrested a 31-year-old man, Buriba Israel, over alleged cyber-bullying and criminal intimidation of First-Class Chiefs in the Numan Federation. Hail from Jambutu in Yola South Local Government Area, is the suspect who was reportedly arrested in a formal complaint and police investigation into publications allegedly made through his Facebook account, Buriba Israel. In a statement signed by the Command image maker, Public…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has announced that the Commission will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 to test its full readiness ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Chairman also described the Commission’s conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark in electoral administration. Prof. Amupitan disclosed this while receiving the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian High Commission to Nigeria, Mr David Sproule, and the Country Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Mr Moritz Sprenker, who paid separate courtesy visits to…
By Lamara Garba There are people who speak about changing society, and there are those who quietly roll up their sleeves and get to work. There are institutions that make promises about human development, and there are organisations that turn those promises into opportunities. In the long journey of nation building, the difference between the two is often the difference between words and deeds, between aspiration and achievement, between talking the talk and walking the talk. The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under the leadership of its Director, Dr Salamatu Garba, belongs unmistakably to the second category. Her story is…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Kano The proposed Federal Polytechnic in Rano has received a major boost following the formal handover of the School of Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship Development, Rano, by the Kano State Government to the Steering Committee overseeing the establishment of the institution. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this during the handover ceremony, where he met with members of the Steering Committee and inspected facilities earmarked for the development of the proposed Polytechnic. The Governor assured that his administration would provide…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched five strategic policy and planning documents aimed at strengthening evidence-based governance, accelerating inclusive development, reducing poverty and improving the welfare of citizens across the state. The documents include the Katsina State Development Plan, State Social Protection Policy, Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, State Nutrition Policy, and Katsina State General Household Survey (GHS) Report, alongside the State Statistical Yearbook. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, Governor Radda described the launch as a major step towards using credible data to guide…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, has expressed satisfaction with the growing pace of development across the district, attributing the achievements to effective representation, legislative engagement and constructive collaboration with the Federal Government. Senator Kawu Sumaila stated this while highlighting the impact of his representation and the various development projects and federal institutions approved for Kano South. He said the growing number of interventions reflected the importance of persistent advocacy and meaningful engagement with relevant authorities. The Senator expressed appreciation to the people of Kano South for their continued support and confidence, saying…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity and recovered a locally made pistol and other exhibits following sustained operational follow-up, tactical intelligence and detailed surveillance by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Sector 2. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Calabar on Saturday. According to the statement, the operation followed a petition on suspected cult activities submitted to the Commissioner of…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 10 kilometres of newly completed roads in Sumaila and Wudil Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting balanced development across urban and rural communities in the state. The projects, measuring five kilometres each in Sumaila and Wudil, are part of the Kano State Government’s deliberate policy to improve road infrastructure, enhance connectivity and raise the standard of living of residents in both urban centres and rural communities. The roads are also equipped with streetlights, providing improved visibility and enhanced security at night,…