By Shafi’u Yahaya The District Head of Kumbotso in the Kano Emirate, Alhaji Abdullahi Lamido Sunusi, has turbaned seven distinguished individuals as members of the Kumbotso District Council. Speaking during the ceremony, Alhaji Abdullahi Lamido Sunusi said the newly appointed title holders were carefully selected based on their contributions to community development and their commitment to the progress of Kumbotso District. According to him, the honoured personalities have consistently supported the community in various ways and deserve to be part of the district council. He expressed confidence that they would continue to work for the growth and unity of the…
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Shafi’u Yahaya The Campaign Director of the PDP gubernatorial aspirant in Kano State, Alhaji Kabiru Kama Kasa, Mallam Shahid Mohd Kabir, has assured Kano residents that the state will witness remarkable development in security, education, and empowerment if his principal emerges victorious in the 2027 governorship election. Shahid Mohd Kabir made the remarks while speaking with journalists during the Democracy Day celebration observed across Nigeria. According to him, Alhaji Kabiru Kama Kasa is committed to addressing the security challenges facing Kano State and ensuring the protection of lives and property through effective policies and collaboration with security agencies. He stated…
.By Rabiu Sanusi A delegation of Qadiriya Juma’at Masjid Imams has paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Ministry for Religious Affairs, reaffirming its support for the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The delegation was led by the Acting Chairman of the group, Imam Abubakar Dan Umma, who explained that the visit was aimed at meeting with the Honourable Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Ahmad Tijjani Auwalu, and appreciating the efforts of the Kano State Government in transforming the state. Imam Abubakar Dan Umma commended the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for its developmental initiatives and pledged the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Nassarawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, Muhammad Yusuf Gama, has pledged to make the provision of potable water and the eradication of water scarcity his top priority if elected. Speaking during an interaction with journalists, Gama, a young and popular politician, said access to clean and adequate water remains a major challenge facing residents of the constituency and deserves urgent attention. According to him, addressing the water supply problem would significantly improve the living conditions of the people and support socio-economic development across the constituency. The aspirant…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Breakthrough Football Academy, Kano, Hajiya Hida Ahmad Ghaddar, has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded by the academy within two years of its establishment, describing the journey as fruitful and impactful. Speaking in an interview, Hajiya Hida said many people are often surprised to see a woman actively involved in football development, but explained that her passion for the sport began during her years as a football coach in Lebanon. “People are usually amazed that a woman is deeply involved in football activities. I worked as a football coach in…
By Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Bright Idahosa, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its growing support for the game, describing the inclusion of scrabble in the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games in Lagos as a major boost to the sport’s development across the country. Idahosa said the NSC’s decision to feature scrabble among the sports at the youth-focused competition demonstrates a commitment to expanding Nigeria’s sporting landscape beyond traditional events. “The National Sports Commission deserves immense credit for recognising the value of scrabble and giving the sport a platform at the…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against transnational crime, drug trafficking, and the importation of harmful products into the country. In a statement issued on by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, the Service disclosed that officers, working in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with a large consignment of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as “Canadian Loud.” The seizure was made on June 15, 2026, following credible intelligence and the deployment of…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Katsina State chapter, has expressed concern over the failure of governors in the state to sign death warrants for persons sentenced to death by courts, saying the situation is contributing to the worsening insecurity in the state. The Chairman of the association, Barrister Shafiu Umar, stated this during a stakeholders’ security meeting organised by the Katsina State Police Command. Umar said the NBA had observed that no governor in the state had signed a death warrant in the last 20 years, describing the development as a serious concern to relevant…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has organised a three-day stakeholders’ workshop aimed at strengthening preparedness against possible outbreaks of cholera and flooding during the annual rainy season. The workshop, held in Kano, brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of government agencies, and members of Local Government Emergency Management Committees to develop strategies for early response and disaster prevention. Speaking at the event, the Katsina State Statistician General, Professor Saifullahi Ibrahim, stressed the need for proactive measures rather than waiting…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has presented Certificates of Return to 21 newly elected local government chairmen in the state, formally confirming their victories in the recently concluded council elections. The presentation ceremony, held at Medugu, Yola, attracted representatives of political parties, security agencies, electoral officials, and supporters from the 21 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the event, the ADSIEC Chairman, Mohammed Umar, described the presentation as the final stage of a peaceful and credible electoral process, noting that the certificates represent the mandate and confidence given to the elected leaders…