Fom Abba Dukawà, Abuja Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing Jigawa Northwest and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), has emphasized the commission’s critical role in driving sustainable development, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing socio-economic challenges in the Northwest region. Speaking in an exclusive interview with journalists in his office, Senator Hussaini stated that the committee is committed to ensuring the commission fulfills its mandate efficiently and transparently. He stressed that the NWDC would promote inclusive growth and improve the livelihoods of people in the region. According to him, the signing of the NWDC Bill into law demonstrates…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has inducted 70 new state counsel into the Ministry of Justice to enhance the state’s justice sector. The induction ceremony took place at the Institute of Anti-Corruption in Goron Dutse. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah, who declared the ceremony open, stated that the newly inducted counsel would strengthen the justice system by ensuring timely and effective legal services. Barr. Isah commended Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for hiring 70 state counsel—an unprecedented move since the state’s creation in 1967. The three-day induction training covered court procedures, legal…
By Ado Salisu The basketball team of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) will face Bayero University, Kano (BUK) in the first semi-final of the ongoing Kanawa Tertiary Institution Basketball Championship. In the second semi-final, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, will take on Northwest University, Kano. Both matches will be played at the BUK basketball court. The championship, organized in collaboration with DAM Foundation, serves as a preparatory tournament ahead of the zonal preliminaries and the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition, scheduled to take place at the University of Jos in May 2025. Speaking about the tournament,…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, attended the funeral prayer of Alhaji Haruna Ahmadu Zago, the Managing Director of REMASAB, who passed away earlier on Thursday. The funeral prayer, led by the Commander General of the Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, was held at the Kano Emir’s Palace and attended by hundreds of mourners. Shortly after the prayer, Governor Yusuf accompanied the deceased’s body to Kofar Mazugal Graveyard for burial. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the passing of the Managing Director of the Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), Alhaji Ahmadu Haruna Zago. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday morning. The late Zago, popularly known as Dan Zago, passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 74 after a protracted illness at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. According to Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the late Dan Zago is survived by four wives, 37 children, and many…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has called on the Council of Friday Mosque Imams to support efforts aimed at fostering moral discipline and mutual respect among citizens. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the appeal on Wednesday during a meeting with the religious leaders. The commissioner emphasized their crucial role in shaping societal values through knowledge and moral guidance. Comrade Waiya expressed concern over declining moral standards, particularly the misuse of the media to disrespect esteemed personalities under the guise of democracy and freedom of speech. He noted that while democracy…
…Holds Meeting with ICCES in Abuja From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As preparations intensify for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called on security agencies to address the issue of delegate buying during party primaries. He noted that just as voters are targeted for vote buying on election day, delegates are also induced during party congresses and conventions where candidates are elected. “There is, of course, a lot of work to do, especially in combating vote buying,” he stated. Professor Yakubu made this call…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau Troops of Operation Fasan Yanma (OPFY) have neutralized a suspected arms supplier who attempted to escape after being intercepted with weapons intended for bandits. The incident occurred during a night operation in Nasarawa Burkullu, Zamfara State. Acting on intelligence, security forces intercepted the suspect, who was allegedly involved in arms trafficking from Anka Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the suspect attempted to flee upon sighting the troops but was swiftly neutralized. Military sources revealed that preliminary investigations confirmed he was transporting firearms and ammunition to armed groups operating in the region. The…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Alhaja Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, has emphasized the need for collaboration between government officials, community leaders, and citizens to drive sustainable development in Plateau State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at the Government House Little Rayfield Conference Hall in Jos on Saturday, Omotayo noted that Plateau State was strategically chosen for the dialogue due to its vast potential. She stressed that if properly harnessed, the state’s resources could contribute significantly to national growth. The presidential aide reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to inclusivity and national…
…Receives Task Force Report From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030, in line with the World Health Organization’s target. This commitment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority of eliminating preventable cancers and ensuring early diagnosis for those that cannot be prevented. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, reiterated this commitment while receiving the report of the Task Force on the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, led by its chairman, Prof. Isaac Adewole. Dr. Salako noted that the formation of the task force in…