From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, and Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of elder statesman Prof. Ango Abdullahi, were among the candidates who emerged victorious as the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its House of Representatives primary elections in Kaduna State on Saturday. Announcing the results at the party’s state secretariat, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Yakubu Hosseini, said the exercise was conducted in compliance with the APC constitution and guidelines. He declared Abbas Tajuddeen unopposed in the Zaria Federal Constituency after polling 930 votes. “Having satisfied the requirements of the APC Constitution and…
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By Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kankara/Faskari/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State have affirmed Hon. Hamza Sule Faskari as the consensus candidate for the House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation took place during a rally held in Kankara, where party stalwarts commended the decision of the consensus committee, describing it as a response to the wishes of party leaders, members, and stakeholders across the constituency. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Consensus Committee, Engineer Tasiu Sabuwa, said the decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders from…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, has continued her strategic engagements aimed at expanding the visibility and academic relevance of the institution within Nigeria’s educational and professional sectors, following her participation in the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja. The high-level policy meeting, held on Monday, 11th May 2026, was convened by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede, and attended by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside Vice-Chancellors of universities across the country. In continuation of her official engagements in…
By Rabiu Sanusi Northwest University Kano on Friday held its 13th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students of the 2025/2026 academic session, with a total of 7,929 students formally admitted into various academic programmes across the institution’s 10 faculties. The colourful ceremony, which took place at the Muhammadu Sanusi II Lecture Hall, was described as historic and memorable, as it marked the first matriculation exercise presided over by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero. The event also recorded another milestone with the formal inclusion of students of the Institute of Continuing Education, who were admitted into part-time degree programmes…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking, following the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the recovery of 879 parcels of suspected Cannabis sativa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Umaru, popularly known as “Jalo,” was arrested on May 13, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. by operatives of the Dawakin Tofa Police Division, acting on credible intelligence. Police authorities disclosed that the suspect was caught while allegedly offloading 18 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa into…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State has launched the distribution of a N20 million business support grant to 200 beneficiaries, under the sponsorship of the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. According to a statement issued by the Zonal Information Officer of the council, Hassana Aminu, each beneficiary will receive N100,000 to support small-scale businesses and improve livelihoods across the area. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government, Alhaji Anas Mukhtar Bello Danmaliki, said the initiative was designed to empower residents economically and encourage self-reliance among youths and vulnerable groups.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned pilgrims to shun all forms of vice at the Holy Land and to act as good ambassadors of Kano State. He gave the charge while addressing 560 intending pilgrims scheduled to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. The Governor urged the pilgrims to fear God and uphold exemplary conduct throughout their stay, noting that they represent Kano State in all their actions. “We…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has vowed to continue strengthening its collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners on educational development. The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, made this known when the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmed, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. “We will continue to collaborate and support every effort aimed at developing education in Kano State,” the Governor said.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Federal Government over ongoing projects being executed by the North West Development Commission (NWDC) across Kano State and other states in the North-West geopolitical zone. The Governor specifically appreciated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for initiating and supporting development interventions through the North West Development Commission, describing the efforts as impactful to the lives of people in the region. This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has conducted its primary elections and affirmations for the emergence of party candidates for the House of Representatives seats across fifteen federal constituencies. The party held direct primaries in three federal constituencies, while candidates nominated through consensus in twelve constituencies were affirmed by party members. Our correspondent reports that the primary elections were conducted for Mani/Bindawa, Funtua/Dandume, and Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua federal constituencies. Speaking after monitoring the exercise, Governor Dikko Umar Radda commended party members for their maturity, cooperation, and peaceful conduct throughout the process. Radda, who monitored the…