By Usman Usman Garba In a bold reaction to insinuations that the APC is planning to manipulate the 2027 elections in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to resist any pressure on his mandate. Speaking during the monthly women empowerment program at Coronation Hall yesterday, the Governor emphasized that he is not worried about the 2027 elections, as leadership is ordained by the Almighty Allah. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “What I am worried about is not re-election. I am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has cautioned social media handlers and bloggers against spreading falsehoods that could cause unrest within the party. Damagum issued this warning at the conclusion of a two-day capacity-building workshop on effective media awareness and promoting peace in the political arena, held for social media handlers from Northwest states. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Hon. Yusuf Dingyadi, Damagum underscored the need to focus on promoting the party’s manifestos and visions rather than divisive rhetoric. He reassured party supporters and…
….bags MAKIA modernisation award By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has emerged overall Best Governor on Small and Medium Enterprise of the year 2024. The meritorious award of excellence was considered by LakeWhyte Communications for Governor Yusuf’s giant stride on women and youth empowerment initiatives in Kano. The SMED-endorsed communications firm justified the emergence of Governor Yusuf based on his extraordinary investment in Macro Small and Medium Enterprise and the repositioning of trade and commercial activities in the state. The award was conferred on Governor Yusuf during the flag-off of the women empowerment programme at…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Borno State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, allocated approximately N9.7 billion in 2024 for scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing various studies at tertiary institutions, both locally and internationally. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe disclosed this during a media briefing following the first 2025 Executive Council meeting, chaired by Governor Zulum at the Government House, Maiduguri. According to Engr. Wakilbe, 30,616 undergraduate students enrolled in universities, colleges, polytechnics, and other institutions across Nigeria received a total of N4.29 billion in scholarships. These students are…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, has called on the Federal Government to assign constitutional roles to traditional rulers, citing their closeness to the grassroots as a key reason. He made this statement during a media chat with journalists on Wednesday as part of activities marking his one-year anniversary on the throne of his forefathers. According to the monarch, his role as a traditional ruler places him in direct contact with the people, enabling him to gather firsthand information about their challenges before these issues reach the government.…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf will tomorrow flag off the third phase of pension payments worth N5 billion to alleviate the suffering of retirees caused by the immediate past administration. Since assuming office, the present administration has settled N11 billion out of the unpaid backlog of N43 billion in outstanding pension benefits through two phases. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was revealed that the flag-off of the payment would take place at the Kano Government House. The statement noted that, during the first phase, Governor Yusuf…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In the bustling city-state of Kano, a silent revolution is taking place – one that may not capture the headlines every day, but which is certainly transforming the lives of countless residents. At the heart of this change is the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, whose tireless focus on the health and welfare of Kano’s most vulnerable population has started to yield tangible, life-saving results. When Governor Yusuf assumed office in May 2023, one of the first areas he addressed was the health sector, which had been severely neglected in the previous administration. Topmost among…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos (JETS), has responded to a series of defamatory YouTube videos published by a channel named “The True Christian Faith.” These videos allegedly target the institution with cyberattacks and defamatory remarks, following JETS’ decision to confer an Honorary Doctorate on Apostle Arome Osayi. In a statement signed and issued in Jos by JETS Provost, Rev. Prof. Sunday Bobai Agang, the institution described the attacks as “unjust, unfair, and unchristian.” The statement emphasized that JETS does not recognize the self-appointed authority of the critic behind the channel and has no intention of engaging…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The inaugural National Interstates Open Fives Championship, organized by the Fives Federation of Nigeria, concluded with Katsina State claiming the most titles in the competition. Kano State’s female team emerged as the overall champions in the women’s category. The championship, the first of its kind, was successfully hosted by Sokoto State in collaboration with the Fives Federation of Nigeria from January 1st to 4th, 2025. Katsina State players, who are also the reigning champions of the prestigious National Sardauna Cup held in Kaduna, demonstrated their exceptional sporting prowess by clinching the tournament’s top honor. Ahmad…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, have neutralised a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, in Zamfara State. According to a statement released on Monday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Hadarin Daji, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the operation was conducted over the weekend during a fighting patrol in Bamamu Village, Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA). On the same day, troops carried out an ambush based on credible intelligence about terrorist activities in Kwanar Jollof, Shinkafi LGA. The operation resulted in the neutralisation of several…