By Umar Danladi Ado The Zamfara State Government has clarified that funds accessed under the World Bank’s State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme are being judiciously utilized to promote economic growth and improve the business environment across the state. The clarification was made by Governor Dauda Lawal through his Deputy, Mallam Mani Mummuni, during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) national townhall and state engagement tour held in Zamfara. The engagement formed part of a nationwide stakeholders’ meeting aimed at assessing the progress and implementation of the SABER Programme across states. The Deputy Governor said strengthening the…
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By Usman Usman Garba The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Markets, Hon. Abdurrahman Abubakar Gobirawa, has declared that no administration in the history of Kano State has invested more in the development and modernization of markets than the current government. Gobirawa said Governor Yusuf’s administration has recorded unprecedented achievements in the commercial sector through massive investments in market infrastructure, security, sanitation, and business-friendly policies aimed at boosting trade and economic growth across the state. Speaking during an interview in his office on Tuesday as the administration marks its third year in office, Gobirawa praised Governor Yusuf…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Senior Special Assistant to Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Trade and Market Affairs, Hon. Abdurrahman Abubakar Gobirawa, has said that no administration in the history of the state has supported traders and market development as much as the current government. Speaking on the achievements recorded in the state’s commercial sector, Gobirawa highlighted several initiatives introduced by the administration to improve security, infrastructure, and the overall business environment across Kano markets. According to him, the government has strengthened security by establishing and upgrading security gates in various markets across the state, a move aimed…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mend the strained relationship between Nigeria and the neighbouring Niger Republic in order to strengthen security along the North-West borders. Dasuki, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the call shortly after receiving an award from ADC elders in his constituency in Sokoto on Tuesday. “I am seriously advising the governors to prevail on the President to ensure that we improve our relationship with our neighbour, the Niger Republic. “The current…
By Ado Salisu The centre of the ongoing Nigerian Premier league basketball second phase received commendation for provided facilities and support to the participating teams. The tournament, organized by the Nigerian Basketball Federation NBBF under the leadership of Alhaji Musa Kida was part of process to produce the best top four teams ahead of the final 8 scheduled to hold later in the year. Speaking shortly after Kano Pillars basketball team defeated Bauchi Nets 97-82 points, the team’s Secretary Bashir Musa described the centre as peaceful despite the insinuation of insecurity in the area. ”Since arrived Minna from Kano, we…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Governor of Sokoto State, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has commended security operatives for their unwavering commitment and recent successes in combating criminal activities across the state. Col. Usman specifically praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies whose recent operations led to the rescue of abducted residents and the neutralization of several bandits terrorizing communities in different parts of the state. He described these achievements as a testament to the dedication, courage, and professionalism of the security personnel who…
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…
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…
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…
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…