By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that only Almighty Allah has the power to determine who becomes a leader, emphasizing that no individual or group can install or prevent anyone from attaining a leadership position. The governor made the remark while addressing Kano pilgrims and Hajj officials during a Sallah visit in Makkah on Wednesday. The statement was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, Head of the Media Team for Hajj Operations 2026. Drawing inspiration from the Holy Qur’an, Governor Yusuf explained that although some people may believe they have…
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Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Mutum daya ya rasa ransa yayin da wasu bakwai suka samu raunuka daban-daban sakamakon fashewar wani abin fashewa da wata motar daukar fasinjoji ta taka a hanyar Bagega zuwa Anka, a karamar hukumar Anka ta jihar Zamfara. Wani mazaunin kauyen Bagega, Sambo Dan Bagega, ya bayyana cewa lamarin ya faru ne da misalin karfe 6:15 na yammacin ranar Litinin, lokacin da motar kasuwa da ke jigilar fasinjoji daga Bagega zuwa Anka ta taka abin fashewar da ake zargin bam ne, lamarin da ya haddasa tashin hankali a yankin. A cewar mazauna yankin, ana kyautata zaton cewa…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano, Dr. Salisu Salisu has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his three years in office, describing his administration as one that has recorded remarkable achievements in national development and agricultural transformation. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the management, academic staff, and non-academic staff of the institution, the Provost commended the President for his commitment to promoting unity, economic growth, and agricultural development across the country. According to him, the Tinubu administration has made significant progress in addressing critical national challenges while fostering…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Director-General of the Kano State AIDS Control Agency (KSACA), Dr. Usman Bashir, has disclosed that the agency screens an average of 300 couples daily as part of the pre-marital screening exercise for beneficiaries of the state government’s mass marriage programme for widows and divorcees. Dr. Bashir made the disclosure while monitoring the screening exercise conducted for prospective couples nominated by the Kano State Hisbah Board ahead of the forthcoming mass wedding programme initiated by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. According to him, the pre-marital screening exercise is being conducted in line with the Kano…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has issued a stern warning to political office holders and appointed officials who recently defected to other political parties, directing them to resign within 24 hours or face immediate dismissal and the loss of all benefits attached to their offices. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola. The government said the decision comes amid growing concerns over political loyalty, accountability, and discipline within government institutions. According to the statement, political appointees who have switched allegiance to…
By Rabiu Sanusi Hundreds of young people in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State have received a major boost in their quest for economic stability following the issuance of employment letters to 521 beneficiaries under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The beneficiaries, comprising young men and women drawn from the ten wards of the local government area, were formally presented with their appointment letters during a ceremony attended by government officials, political leaders, community stakeholders, and supporters. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Gwale Local Government, Hon. Abubakar Mu’azu Mojo, described the recruitment exercise as a…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Grand Khadi of Katsina State, Prof. Mahammed Kabir, has commended the state government for the timely release of funds aimed at strengthening the operations of the Sharia Court of Appeal in the state. Speaking with journalists, Prof. Kabir said the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda has, within its three years in office, recorded significant improvements in the administration of Sharia justice and the overall judicial system. He noted that the construction of new offices and conference halls has created a more conducive environment for judicial officers and staff to discharge their duties effectively.…
By Ado Salisu As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos, athletes and coaches have received a major morale booster following the introduction of a special performance-based reward scheme designed to inspire excellence among home-based competitors. The laudable initiative, known as the Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence in Athletics, was instituted by the 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Akuchukwu Chineze Aghazu, in honour of her late father, Ben Aghazu. The prize will see outstanding athletes rewarded with N100,000 each for achieving predetermined performance standards in 14 events during the Commonwealth Games Trials…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign as part of efforts to protect children from malaria and further reduce the disease burden across the state. The flag-off ceremony, held at the Crispan Event Center in Jos, brought together government officials, health practitioners, development partners, and other stakeholders committed to improving child health and malaria prevention. The campaign is designed to provide life-saving preventive malaria medication to eligible children during the peak malaria transmission season. Speaking at the event, the Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, commended…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A political analyst, Emmanuel Ogar Oko, has lamented the soaring cost of energy and worsening economic conditions in Nigeria, describing the situation as alarming and beyond the expectations of ordinary citizens. Speaking during an interaction with journalists in Calabar, Oko accused the handlers of the nation’s economy of lacking the necessary knowledge and focus to address the country’s mounting challenges. “The handlers of the nation’s economy are bereft of knowledge, hoodwinked, and sadly trapped in the politics of 2027,” he said. He expressed concern over the continuous increase in electricity tariffs and the rising prices…