From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrest of 25-year-old Sufiyanu Aliyu from Gwanyal Village, Tangaza Local Government Area, for allegedly killing his 15-year-old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar Bawa. The incident occurred on October 27, 2025, following a domestic dispute that escalated into a tragic event. According to a statement issued by DSP Ahmad Rufai, Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto Police Command, the police received a report about the violent altercation at approximately 8:00 pm. Preliminary investigations revealed that Aliyu allegedly stabbed his wife to death with a knife during the dispute. The police…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, will mark his 65th birthday this Friday with a special prayer session at the Gwarzo Central Mosque, seeking divine guidance and blessings for Kano State and Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday, his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, said the Deputy Governor has chosen to observe the occasion in a low-key manner to reflect his humility and unwavering commitment to serving the people. According to him, Comrade Gwarzo, who will turn 65 on Thursday, November 6, 2025, has scheduled the modest celebration to hold on Friday. The…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has expressed readiness to partner with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in its push to improve academic standards as part of the recently declared State of Emergency on Education. The Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also doubles as Commissioner for Higher Education, made this known on Monday while receiving the management of KHAIRUN led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Rashid Garba, in his office. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Governor’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu. Gwarzo commended the university for complementing government reforms and said…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of Shanono Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Barau, has distributed newly procured vehicles and refurbished patrol cars to security agencies in the council, in a renewed push to curb rising insecurity linked to bandits infiltrating from neighbouring Katsina State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman’s spokesperson, Ammar Shanono, who said the intervention was aimed at improving mobility, response time and operational efficiency of security personnel stationed in the area. According to the statement, the beneficiaries include the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Thousands of vulnerable households across Katsina State are set to receive food support as Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Monday flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of grains, describing the intervention as a lifeline for families battling hunger and rising malnutrition. The development was contained in a statement issued and signed on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mohammed Kaula, who said the programme is part of the administration’s broader effort to cushion the impact of economic hardship and protect children from worsening nutrition indicators. Speaking at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Governor Radda said the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Academic and administrative activities have been brought to a halt at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and four non-academic unions of the institution commenced a two-week warning strike over unmet demands. Briefing journalists on Monday, the ASUU branch chairman, Comrade Murtala Isah Kwara, said the strike became necessary following the failure of the university’s governing council and the Katsina State Government to honour long-standing agreements. According to a statement issued and signed on Monday, he said the issues at stake border on conditions of service, security…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the appointment of Chief Aminu Kardu Tsigiya as the new Provost of the Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ganye. Tsigiya’s appointment followed the recommendation of the Governing Council after he emerged top during the screening and examination process for the position. Governor Fintiri also approved the appointment of Yusuf Haman Adama as the Registrar of the institution, while Mustapha Baba Nasir was named the College Librarian. The appointments, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, take immediate effect. Congratulating…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has approved plans to acquire majority shares in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to improve energy supply, promote industrial growth, and expand access to reliable electricity across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The decision aims to give the state a stronger role in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery in the energy sector. It is also expected to boost economic activities, create jobs, and attract both local and foreign investments. In addition, the…
…seeks partnership with Kano on drug regulation By Usman Usman Garba The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what it described as his “transformational leadership” and sweeping reforms in the state’s health and governance sectors. The commendation was conveyed in a letter personally signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, and read on her behalf by the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, during the 33rd State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday. In the letter, NAFDAC expressed readiness to partner with the…
By Usman Usman Garba The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the country’s highest national distinction. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was presented by the Honourable Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Donisio Cabi, on behalf of President Embaló during a ceremony held at Government House in Kano. Governor Yusuf, while speaking during the 33rd Executive Council meeting held on Saturday at the Government House, Kano, expressed appreciation to President…