From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina An aspirant for the Mani/Bindawa Federal Constituency seat in Katsina State, Ahmed Saleh Junior, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, describing the exercise as a “child’s play” and “a daylight robbery” of his mandate. Saleh was reacting to the outcome of the primary election which produced the former Special Adviser on Girl Child Education in the state, Jamila Abdu Mani, as the winner. According to the results announced, Jamila polled 24,989 votes, while Saleh secured 1,022 votes. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the announcement of the results, Saleh insisted…
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By Abba Anwar As superintended by His Excellency, Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the reconciliation between aspirants of the position of House of Representatives, from Tarauni federal constituency, which produced the former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon Nasir Bala Aminu (Ja’oji), as the flag bearer under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), the political atmosphere in Tarauni is now cooled, rancour-free, enduring and promising. What is more fascinating is how Ja’oji accepted the entire process in good faith. With all sense of humility, commitment and promising engagement in pre, during…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed appreciation over the peaceful and seamless adoption of Hon. Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar (Abba Bichi) as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bichi Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Yusuf made the remarks while delivering his address during the affirmation of Hon. Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar by political stakeholders from the eleven wards of Bichi Local Government Area. The event was held at Hagagawa Football Pitch in Bichi. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary,…
By Joseph Asegba, Yola The House of Representatives primary elections of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State have been concluded across the 21 local government areas of the state amid complaints and allegations from some aspirants. The electoral committee, appointed by the national leadership of the APC and led by Professor Ahmed Shehu, said the exercise was conducted in a free, fair, transparent, peaceful and credible manner. Addressing journalists in Yola, Prof. Shehu stated that the committee was committed to ensuring neutrality, integrity and justice throughout the exercise. “Our responsibility is to operate a transparent democratic process. We understand…
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…
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.…