By Rabiu Sanusi A coalition of Islamic organisations has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition made its position known when its leaders paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, at his office. Leading the delegation, Chairman of the coalition, Malam Murtala Adam Sharada, said the group had resolved to mobilise support for the three political leaders in recognition of what it described as their contributions…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has formally declared an end to the nearly 50-year-old land dispute between Bayero University Kano (BUK) and communities in Rimin Zakara, Rijiyar Zaki and adjoining areas, following the implementation of a comprehensive compensation and resettlement programme. The government said the dispute, which originated from the acquisition of land in the 1980s for the establishment and future expansion of BUK’s permanent site, had persisted for decades resulting in prolonged litigation, protests, encroachment, competing ownership claims and security challenges. According to the government, the crisis had at various times resulted in violent confrontations that caused…
By Usman Usman Garba The Forum of Former Managing Directors of Kano State Agencies and Parastatals (2015–2023) joins party leaders, stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians in extending its warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, on his appointment to the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 presidential campaign, with the strategic national responsibility of mobilising senior citizens and other critical stakeholders. The appointment is a testament to Dr Ganduje’s years of dedicated public service, statesmanship and political leadership. In contemporary Nigerian politics, few leaders can match his extensive experience across different levels of governance and party…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Council, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing his passing as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the labour movement in Nigeria and Africa. Ugboaja died on August 22 at about 2:00 p.m. after a prolonged illness. In a condolence statement signed by the State Secretary of the NLC Sokoto State Council, Comrade Hamisu Hussaini Yanduna, and made available to journalists on Sunday, the council described Ugboaja as a seasoned administrator, committed trade unionist, fearless advocate for workers’ rights and a pillar of…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases of diphtheria between January and August this year, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), Dr. Shehu Kabir, has disclosed. Speaking at a press briefing on the state of the disease, Dr. Kabir said about five per cent of those affected were estimated to have died from the disease. According to him, diphtheria has so far been identified in 29 of the state’s 34 local government areas. He said Funtua, Kankia, Bakori, Katsina, Mashi and Daura local government areas recorded the…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The University of Jos has held its 127th Inaugural Lecture, focusing on the challenges confronting efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria. The lecture, titled “The Unholy Trinity Against Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria,” was delivered by Professor Dakul Danaan Anthony, Professor of Public Health Parasitology and Epidemiology in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos. Professor Danaan provided insights into the factors contributing to the persistence of neglected tropical diseases and stressed the need for stronger public health interventions. He explained that neglected tropical diseases are preventable and…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has passed into law the State Economic Planning and Development Council Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening economic planning, coordination and development across the state. The Bill was passed during the House plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Briefing journalists after the session, the Majority Leader of the House and Member representing Dala Constituency, Hon. Lawan Husaini, said the Council would be responsible for formulating programmes for the state’s economic development and coordinating activities between the state government and the 44 local government areas. According to…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has established a Youth Council involving youths associated with thuggery as part of efforts to reconcile differences, promote dialogue and find lasting solutions to the growing challenge of youth-related violence across the state. The initiative was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya who said the council would provide a platform for affected youths to engage in meaningful dialogue, resolve disputes peacefully and build stronger relationships among different youth groups. According to the Commissioner, the council would operate under the leadership of Malam Abdullahi, alongside other appointed…
By Rabiu Sanusi In what was described as a historic move towards strengthening accountability in political representation, Muryar Kano Ta Kudu has organised a landmark gathering at the Coronation Hall of Kano government House where Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District appeared before his constituents to account for his stewardship and unveil fresh plans for the development of the zone. The event brought together Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Emir’s of Rano/Karaye,rulers, Ulama, political leaders, members of the National and State Assemblies, business leaders, elders and other stakeholders from the 16 local government areas of Kano South. Speaking…
By Ado Salisu Fresh controversy has erupted within the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), with members of the federation’s board dismissing reports that they have resigned while accusing the leadership of attempting to prolong its stay in office. The development comes less than seven weeks before the expiration of the current NBBF board’s tenure, with critics questioning why the process for conducting a fresh elective congress has yet to be initiated in line with the timeline expected by the international basketball governing body, FIBA. Speaking in Abuja, the North Central Representative on the NBBF Board, Adamu Deshi, denied reports that some…