From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigeria Police Force Zone 10 Police Headquarters in Sokoto has decorated 49 officers who were recently promoted to their new ranks. A total of nine Inspectors were elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II), 33 Sergeants were promoted to the rank of Inspector, and seven Corporals were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This promotion exercise was conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) based on the recommendation of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The Zone 10 Headquarters in Sokoto decorated its newly promoted senior officers, according to…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the education sector through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and other innovative technologies. The development was contained in a statement issued and signed by Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim, information officer, office of the Deputy Governor, Kano State. According to the statement, the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Higher Education, disclosed this on Monday during the 12th Annual Conference of the College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), North-West Zone. Held at the Abdulhamid Hassan Auditorium of the Kano State College…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Sanusi Danfulani, says the State Independent Power Plant (IPP) project has reached 80 percent completion. Hon. Danfulani made the disclosure after inspecting the completed and functional power restoration in Durbawa village, Kware Local Government Area, reaffirming the Governor Ahmed Aliyu-led administration’s commitment to developing the state. Earlier, Danfulani had visited the Sokoto State House of Assembly in response to an invitation from the House Committee on Power, following the committee’s visit to his Ministry in his absence. The Commissioner explained that the lawmakers had visited…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has announced plans to establish a task force to address the illegal sale and misuse of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for treating malnourished children. Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during the official launch of the 2025 Smart Nutrition Survey, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The event, held at Hillside Hotel in Katsina, was attended by representatives of donor agencies, local government chairmen, directors of health, traditional rulers, and officials from the state Ministry of Health. Yahaya decried the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the report of the investigative committee set up to probe the role of the Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. The report, presented on Tuesday at the Government House by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, followed weeks of scrutiny involving material evidence and witness testimonies. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf commended the committee for what he described as professionalism, objectivity, and…
By Usman Gwadabe The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding worth $12,347,071.44 with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery aimed at enhancing mechanisation and food security in the state. Under the agreement, a range of modern farming equipment—including tractors, combined harvesters, planters, transplanters, boom sprayers, and solar-powered water pumping machines—will be supplied to boost productivity and reduce post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ameen Kabeer Yassar, the Project Communication Specialist, KSADP. Speaking during the signing ceremony, KSADP Project Coordinator,…
By Abba Dukawa Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, marks his 65th birthday, leaving an indelible mark on Africa’s industrial landscape. Rabiu’s pathway exemplifies enterprise, empathy, and excellence, shaping industries and lives. He stands as one of Africa’s most accomplished and quietly impactful industrialists. Rabiu, through his chains of businesses, has not only shaped industries but also helped shape lives. Despite his privileged background, Abdulsamad Rabiu has chosen to harness his wealth to transform lives and alleviate suffering, earning him the nickname ‘Mr. Talk and Do.’ Under his leadership, BUA Group prioritizes humanity, making philanthropy a core part of its…
By Usman Usman Garba In a renewed effort to transform the agricultural sector in Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has presented employment letters to 1,038 newly recruited agricultural extension agents and support staff under the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA). The ceremony, held on Monday at the Coronation Hall of the Government House, Kano, marked a major stride in the state government’s drive to strengthen food security and improve rural livelihoods through modern farming practices. According to a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the extension workers are expected to facilitate sustainable farming…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Following the ongoing seven-day nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Katsina State chapter of the Hospital Friends Association has mobilised its members to offer basic first aid and humanitarian support to patients across health facilities in the state. The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Bilya Sanda Khadimul Islam, called on members across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state to actively engage in supporting patients during the strike period. In a statement issued to newsmen in Katsina, Sanda acknowledged the vital role of nurses and midwives…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a significant effort to improve access to education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, has empowered no fewer than 95,556 adolescent girls through skills acquisition and psychosocial support programmes. The beneficiaries, drawn from six local government areas—Katsina, Kafur, Kankara, Rimi, Baure, and Mani—were trained under the Reaching and Empowering Adolescent Girls in Northwest Nigeria (REACH) initiative. The programme targeted out-of-school children and victims of gender-based violence, offering them financial literacy and vocational skills such as tailoring, henna decoration, cap making, knitting, and pillow-making. Speaking on Monday at…