Author: Usman Usman Garba

From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Relief has turned into celebration in Sokoto South as Hon. Malam Ya’u Muhammad Danda, Chairman of Sokoto South Local Government Area, has commenced the construction of the long-abandoned Anguwar Mana Karama–Masau Road. For years, the road linking the two communities had been a source of hardship for residents, traders, students, and motorists. During the rainy season, the road became waterlogged and almost impassable, forcing commuters to use longer and more expensive routes. Access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities was often disrupted. However, the situation changed as bulldozers and graders arrived at the site, prompting…

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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…

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Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Kwamishinan ‘yan sandan jihar Zamfara, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, psc+, mnips, ya mika wa gwamnatin jihar Zamfara shanu 329 da tumaki 277 da rundunar ta kwato daga hannun ‘yan fashi da masu satar dabbobi a sassan jihar. An gudanar da bikin mika dabbobin ne a ranar 20 ga watan Yuni, 2026, inda Mataimakin Gwamnan jihar Zamfara, Malam Mani Malam Mummuni (Masaman Mudi, Matawale Bukuyum), ya karbe su a madadin gwamnatin jihar. A cikin wata sanarwa da jami’in hulda da jama’a na rundunar ‘yan sandan jihar, DSP Yazid Abubakar, ya fitar wa manema labarai a Gusau, ya…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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By Hassan Muhd U/Gini Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an important horticultural crop belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a highly hydrating and nutrient-dense fruit, consisting of about 92% water. Depending on the variety and growing conditions, watermelon typically takes between 70 and 100 days to mature after planting. Early varieties mature within 70–75 days, medium-season varieties within 80–90 days, and late varieties within 90–100 days. In warm climates with adequate sunlight and water, most watermelon varieties are ready for harvest within three months of planting. Watermelon is believed to have originated in northeastern Africa, particularly in present-day Sudan and…

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By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising digital literacy and building the capacity of civil servants to bridge digital competence gaps. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Ameen Kabeer Yassar, the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this during the presentation of certificates to 65 participants who completed a six-week computer appreciation course organised for staff of the ministry in collaboration with MIK Info Tech Ltd. Waiya said the training was part of the government’s efforts to…

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By Rabi’u Sunusi Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at promoting mental health, youth development, campaign against drug abuse and community rehabilitation as part of efforts to build a peaceful and productive society. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, gave the assurance when he received the Chief Executive Officer of House of Joy, Mrs. Ronke Kayode, and her delegation during an advocacy visit to the ministry in Kano. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner expressed appreciation to the organization for selecting Kano State as the pilot location for its proposed…

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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has taken another significant step towards strengthening road infrastructure with the signing of contracts for three major road projects aimed at improving connectivity, stimulating economic activities, and enhancing the movement of people and goods across the state. In a press statement issued by Abubakar Maikau, the Information Officer of the Yobe State Ministry of Works, the contract signing ceremony was held on Thursday, 18th June 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Works, Damaturu, where the Honourable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakili, signed the agreements on behalf of…

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