By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has clarified a recent report by Tracka, published by Sahara Reporters, alleging that the Board could not provide the locations of classroom renovation projects reportedly funded with over N1 billion. In a statement, the Board explained that Tracka submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on May 19, 2026, seeking details of contractors, project locations and the implementation status of the renovation projects. According to SUBEB, it contacted Tracka through the telephone number provided in the request and invited its representatives to the Board for further clarification and…
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By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina A governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Lawal Musa Daura, has defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Daura, a former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), announced his defection while addressing his supporters at the Munaj Event Centre in Katsina on Sunday. He said he had left the ADC several months ago, explaining that his prolonged silence was not due to fear but part of efforts to carefully plan his political ambition. According to him, his decision to join politics was…
From John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity, reconciliation and collective responsibility among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The State Special Adviser on Political Matters and Power, Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, stated this during a meeting with members of the APC State Executive Committee at the party’s secretariat in Birnin Kebbi. Sani-Giant described unity as the foundation of the party’s continued success and urged members to strengthen their commitment to peace, mutual respect and cooperation at all levels. He appealed to party members who were unsuccessful…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing young people with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to governance and the development of the state. Governor Idris gave the assurance on Thursday when a delegation of the Kebbi Youth Committee, led by his Personal Assistant, Aminu Musa, presented him with a birthday cake and congratulatory card to mark his 61st birthday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The Governor, while expressing appreciation for the gesture, described the celebration as heartwarming and assured the youths of his continued support and empowerment. “I…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The number of beneficiaries enrolled in the Katsina State Health Insurance Scheme has increased from 355,000 in 2023 to 583,460 in 2026, representing a 64 per cent growth within three years. Governor Dikko Umar Radda disclosed this on Saturday while flagging off the enrolment of 184,105 beneficiaries into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) across the 361 political wards in Katsina State at the General Hospital, Katsina. He said the achievement reflected his administration’s sustained investment in expanding access to quality healthcare and ensuring that poor and vulnerable citizens were not left behind. Radda…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Transforming Education System at State Level (TESS) Project has distributed brand-new motorcycles to all 34 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) in Katsina State to strengthen school monitoring and supervision. The intervention is aimed at improving the mobility of education officials and ensuring regular, effective and timely monitoring of schools across the state. Speaking at the event, the Katsina State TESS Coordinator, Binta Abdulmumini, said the initiative was in line with the project’s objective of strengthening education system management, accountability and service delivery. She said effective school monitoring was critical to ensuring that investments in…
By Muawuya Bala Idris Katsina Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed the commitment of governors in the region to promoting peace, stability and development across the North-West. Governor Radda stated this on Saturday when he attended the Auren Gata mass wedding programme organised by the Kano State Government in collaboration with the Kano Hisbah Board. According to him, governments have a responsibility to support citizens and improve the wellbeing of communities, describing the Auren Gata initiative as a community-focused intervention designed to assist families and promote social stability. “When we…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA) has celebrated the 2026 World Rangers Day at the Falgore Game Reserve in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State, with a call for collective action to protect forests and wildlife. The event brought together dignitaries and stakeholders from Doguwa and Tudun Wada Local Government Areas, including traditional rulers, security agencies, government representatives, forest rangers, hunters and other stakeholders. This was contained in a statement issued by Hauwa Adam, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA). Speaking at the event, the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Office of the Head of Service, Kano State, has held its 109th Weekly Joint Directorate Meeting as part of efforts to equip civil servants with the knowledge and coordination required to enhance service delivery and promote continuous improvement across the state civil service. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment in the Office of the Head of Service, Rukayya Uba Sulaimain, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, the meeting featured a presentation titled “Ethics in Islam in Accordance with Civil Service Rules,” delivered by Hashim Adam Husain,…
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Gombe South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Gombe Local Government Council have entered into a strategic partnership with the Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) to improve access to potable water and strengthen sanitation services across their communities. The commitment was made when the Chairman of Gombe South LCDA, Hon. Auwal Jauro Bappi, alongside the Chairman of Gombe Local Government Council, Hon. Prof. Bappah Garkuwa, received a delegation from RUWASA led by its General Manager and Project Coordinator, Engr. Muhammad Ahmad Gibirimu, during a courtesy visit. Speaking during the meeting, Bappi…