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Your Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, In 2015, you etched your name into the annals of history by peacefully handing over power. That singular act was not just a political decision; it was a moral triumph. It was the day Nigeria showed the world that democracy could be stronger than ambition, and you became the face of that courage. Since then, you have walked a path reserved for only the rarest of leaders. You have been celebrated across Africa and beyond as a statesman, a mediator, and a champion of peace. In conflict zones, you have stood as a voice of calm. In fragile democracies, you have been a pillar of guidance. Your name today carries weight not because of the office you once held, but because of the dignity with which you left it. Now, as calls grow louder urging you to return to the battlefield in 2027, we appeal to your heart: do not succumb. Nigeria has changed. The political terrain is no longer what it was in 2015. It is volatile, bitterly divided, an...

The All Progressives Congress has cleared Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to contest for a second term in office in the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. The clearance followed the successful screening of Governor Yusuf by the National Working Committee of the APC after submitting his nomination and screening forms. The National Chairman of the party Prof. Nantawe Yilwadda whol led the screening committee at Plateau Governor's l9dge, said party confirmed that Governor Yusuf satisfied all requirements to contest for second term. Following the screening exercise, he was declared, so far as the sole contender for the APC governorship ticket in Kano State ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party for the confidence reposed in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more di...

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the APC in Abuja as the sole candidate for Kano State in the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The Governor was accompanied by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other respected dignitaries from Kano State. Briefing journalusts at Treasure Suits shortly after the submission of his nomination form, Governor Yusuf described the declaration of his second term as a fresh call to service and a renewed commitment to the people of Kano State. He said his administration will expand urban renewal projects across the state while road construction, drainage expansion, and market modernization will receive greater attention. Governor Yusuf said rural develop...

The Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organisations in Kano State has urged politicians, their supporters, and members of the public to embrace peaceful conduct and mutual respect in all political activities across the state. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Coalition, Dr. Saidu Ahmad Dukawa, the group expressed concern over recent cases of political violence and the growing trend of abusive language during political engagements. According to the Coalition, such actions pose a threat to public peace and contradict the cherished moral and cultural values of Kano State. The group called on political actors to concentrate on issue-based politics and avoid inflammatory statements capable of causing tension or unrest. It also advised youths not to allow themselves to be used as tools for violence, thuggery, or any form of political disorder. The Coalition stressed that politics should be conducted with decency, tolerance, and a sense of responsibility in line with Isla...

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered over 2,000 households in Kano State with clean energy technologies under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme. The initiative, flagged off on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Fabs Event Centre in Kano, provided beneficiaries with clean cookstoves, solar home systems, and other energy solutions designed to improve access to reliable and environmentally friendly power, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities. Flagging off the programme, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, described the intervention as a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to translating industrial and economic policies into tangible benefits for citizens. She commended NASENI for driving innovation and promoting local production, noting that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in the areas of industrialisation,...

We wish to categorically respond to the series of allegations and defamatory statements being directed at the former Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement signed by Fahad Ogan Boye, these claims are baseless, misleading, and driven by envy, hatred, and a calculated attempt to tarnish his hard earned reputation. Let it be made unequivocally clear that we will not stand by while these unfounded accusations persist. Any individual or group found spreading falsehoods against him will be met with appropriate legal action. It is important to recall that similar allegations were previously made, linking him to banditry activities claims which have since been proven to be entirely false and without merit. His continued role and relevance within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a clear testament to his integrity, credibility, and commitment to national service. Arabs says “If you want to know a person...

Whenever I come across the horrific and horrible idea; Retire, I regret not the idea but the practice. My regret is influenced by the critical question of whether the idea of retirement in its conceptual and real senses, is applicable to academics and specifically to Abdallah Uba Adamu who spent exactly 46 years advancing the course of intellectulism, scholarship and research at national, continental and global scale. This prompted my conclusion that in significant cases, there is an apparent etymological fallacy in the conceptualization and application of the idea of retirement, especially in the academic environment.  Etymologically, the word retire in British  grammatical structure refers to an intransitive VERB, which means to stop work on a full-time basis or is best known in the Nigerian context of labor relations and manpower management as Permanent and Pensionable system, fundamentally due to old age or illness. In American etymological analysis, however, R...

Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya aika sunan Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo zuwa Majalisar Dokokin Jihar domin tantance shi tare da amincewa da shi a matsayin Mataimakin Gwamna. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da Babban Sakataren Yada Labaran Gwamnan, Mustapha Muhammad, ya sanya wa hannu. Nadin ya yi daidai da Sashe na 191(3) na Kundin Tsarin Mulkin Najeriya na 1999 (wanda aka yi wa kwaskwarima), wanda ke bai wa Gwamna damar nada Mataimakin Gwamna idan mukamin ya zama babu kowa a ciki. Mukamin ya zama babu kowa ne bayan murabus din da tsohon Mataimakin Gwamna, Abdussalam Gwarzo, ya yi da kansa a ranar 27 ga Maris, 2026. Bayan yin tuntuba mai fadi da masu ruwa da tsaki, Gwamnan ya bukaci Majalisar da ta amince da nadin Murtala Sule Garo. Murtala Sule Garo mai shekaru 48, gogaggen dan siyasa ne kuma mai kwarewa a harkokin gudanarwa, inda ya shafe sama da shekaru ashirin yana rike mukamai daban-daban na zabe da na nada. Ya taba zama Sakataren Tsare-tsare na jam’iyyarsa ...

By Ado Salisu, Kano | April 19, 2026 Nigeria’s sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Chairman and Galadiman Fagge, Dr. Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 78 in Kano. The elder statesman and revered sports administrator died at a hospital in Kano, according to an announcement by his junior brother, Alhaji Abba Galadima. His funeral prayer was held on Sunday at the Fagge Central Juma’at Mosque in Fagge quarters, drawing a large turnout of dignitaries, sports stakeholders, and mourners. Among those who attended the funeral prayers were the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, and former Jigawa State Governor Ali Sa'ad Birnin Kudu. In a heartfelt tribute, the National Sports Commission described Galadima’s passing as a monumental loss to Nigerian sports, with Sheh...

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that it directed Muslims to embark on prayers for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement issued on April 13, 2026, and signed by its Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council described the reports as baseless fabrications attributed to anonymous and unofficial sources. The statement noted that the claims, which also suggested that the Council threatened that elections would not hold if its alleged demands were not met, were entirely untrue and intended to mislead the public and create unnecessary tension. According to the Council, it never issued any directive or statement of such nature, stressing that the misinformation was an attempt to drag the organisation into partisan political controversies. The SCSN reaffirmed its stance as a non-partisan religious body committe...

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi'u Danbappa, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to enhance pilgrimage operations and religious affairs within the state. Alhaji Laminu Rabi'u Danbappa affirmed this commitment during a meeting today with the Commissioner of the Ministry of Religious Affairs at the Board's headquarters in Kano. Recognizing the invaluable support rendered by the Ministry during the previous year's Hajj operation, Danbappa expressed heartfelt gratitude and assured the Commissioner of the Board's unwavering cooperation in achieving shared objectives. Highlighting the significance of the visit, Danbappa described it as timely and conducive to fostering a productive partnership between the two entities. In response, Honorable Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, Commissioner of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, underscored the importance of cultivating a robust ...

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the substantive Kano State Head of Civil Service, Wednesday. Her confirmation as a substantive Head of Civil Service in Kano State is sealing her rise to one of the most powerful administrative positions in the state and signaling a new phase in the ongoing reform of the public service. This was contained in the statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, which came on the heels of a high-profile event marking the unveiling of the sixth tranche of payments aimed at clearing long-standing gratuities and death benefits owed to pensioners and families of deceased civil servants. The timing is anything but coincidental. With the government pushing aggressively to settle inherited liabilities, the confirmation of Maimota is seen as a strategic move to stabilize the bureaucracy and inject fresh energy into a system. Barely one month ago, M...

The Kano State Government has drawn the attention of the general public to recent publications by some media outlets regarding the alleged land-swap deal involving Federal Government College Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. The government categorically stated that it is not involved in any arrangement, negotiation, or agreement concerning the said property. It reiterated that Federal Government College Kano remains under the exclusive rights of the Federal Government under the Federal Ministry of Education, which is solely responsible for decisions relating to the institution. The state government further clarified that any attempt to link the administration or associates of Abba Kabir Yusuf to the alleged transaction is misleading and unfounded. While acknowledging concerns raised by members of the public, the government urged media organisations to uphold the principles of accuracy, f...

Robert Lewandowski ya ci ƙwallaye sama da 700 a matakin kulob da kuma ƙasarsa          Ɗaya daga cikin ƴan wasan gaba mafi shahara a duniyar kwallon kafa a tsawon shekara 15 da suka wuce - ɗan ƙasar Poland Robert Lewandowski - yana cikin manyan taurarin kwallon kafa da ba za su je gasar kofin duniya ba da za a yi a Canada, Amurka da kuma Mexico a wannan shekara. Ɗan wasan mai shekara 37 da ke buga wa ƙungiyar Barcelona, wanda ya zura kwallaye 89 wa ƙasarsa, ya kasa taimaka mata zuwa gasar kofin duniya bayan da suka yi rashin nasara a hannun Sweden da ci 3-2 a birnin Stockholm ranar Talata, a wasan karshe na neman gurbin xuwa gasar. Lewandowski, wanda ya lashe gasar Bundesliga ta Jamus har sau goma - biyu da Borussia Dortmund sai kuma guda takwas a jere da Bayern Munich, kafin cin La Liga biyu da Barca - za a iya cewa ya buga wasansa na karshe a matakin ƙasa. Mun yi duba kan ƴan wasa shida waɗanda su ma suka gaza tsallakewa zuwa gasar ta kofin duniya....

Hukumar Abinci da Noma ta Majalisar Dinkin Duniya (FAO) ta ce Ƙididdigar Farashin Abinci, wadda ke bayar da bayanai kan sauye-sauyen farashin abinci a kowane wata a farashin ƙasa da ƙasa, ta nuna an samu ƙaruwa da kashi 2.4 cikin 100 a watan Maris. Wannan shi ne karo na biyu a jere na tashin farashin, kuma hukumar ta ce babban dalilin shi ne ƙarin farashin makamashi / Reuters 3 Afrilu 2026 Yaki tsakanin Isra'ila da Amurka kan Iran da martanin Tehran sun jawo ɗagawar farashin kayan abinci biyo bayan ƙarin farashin makamashi da taki, in ji hukumar abinci ta Majalisar Dinkin Duniya a ranar Juma'a. Hukumar Abinci da Noma ta Majalisar Dinkin Duniya (FAO) ta ce Ƙididdigar Farashin Abinci, wadda ke bayar da bayanai kan sauye-sauyen farashin abinci a kowane wata a farashin ƙasa da ƙasa, ta nuna an samu ƙaruwa da kashi 2.4 cikin 100 a watan Maris idan aka kwatanta da Fabrairu. Wannan shi ne karo na biyu a jere na tashin farashin, kuma hukumar ta ce babban dalilin shi ne ƙari...

Shugaban ƙasa Bola Tinubu ya amince da tsarin biyan kuɗaɗe domin kammala biyan bashin da ake bin bangaren wutar lantarki a ƙarƙashin Shirin Gyaran Harkokin Kuɗi na Fannin Wutar Lantarki na Ƙasa. A sanarwar da mai bawa Shugaban kasa Shawara kan yada labarai da dabaru, Bayo Onanuga ya fitar, yace wannan tsarin biyan bashin ya biyo bayan cikakken nazari na ƙarshe kan tsofaffin basussuka da suka addabi bangaren wutar lantarki fiye da shekaru goma. Basussukan sun taru ne tsakanin watan Fabrairu na shekarar 2015 zuwa Maris na shekarar 2025.  Bayan tantancewa, an amince da jimillar Naira tiriliyan 3.3 a matsayin cikakken biyan bashin, domin tabbatar da adalci da gaskiya wajen warware matsalar. An fara aiwatar da shirin, inda tashoshin samar da wutar lantarki guda 15 suka rattaba hannu kan yarjejeniyar karɓar biyan bashin da ya kai Naira tiriliyan 2.3. Gwamnatin Tarayya ta riga ta samar da Naira biliyan 501 domin fara biyan kuɗaɗen. Daga cikin wannan adadi, an riga an fitar da ...

Kungiyar tsoffin daliban makarantar FGC ta Kano, mai suna FGCKOSA ta aike da ƙorafi ga shugaban ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu bisa abinda ta kira da wawashe katafaren filin makarantar.  Daily Nigerian Hausa ta gano cewa ma'aikatar ilimi ta ƙasa da haɗin gwiwar wani kamfani, Pluck Global Company Ltd. sun kulla yarjejeniyar yanka wa da yin gine-gine a filin, wanda a ke sa ran gobe Litinin za a ƙaddamar da aikin a harabar makarantar . Takardar korafin ta samu saka hannu na haɗin gwiwa da shugaban ƙungiyar na duniya, Shoyinka Shodunke da kuma wasu shahararrun mambobin ta da su ka haɗa da Sheikh Bashir Umar Aliyu, shugaban majalisar ƙoli ta shari'a ta kasa da Sheikh Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu, shugaban rukunin kamfanin IRS. Sauran da su ka rattaba hannu a takardar korafin sun haɗa da Engr. Suleiman Adamu, Galadiman Kazure, ⁠Alhaji Nasser Ahmed Dan Darman Lokoja da kuma ⁠Abdul Samaad Rabiu, shugaban rukunin kamfanonin BUA. An kuma aike kwafin ta ga shugaban majalisar dattawa, shugab...

Galvanizes Support for President Tinubu's Re-election Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) holds no political relevance in Kano State, describing the party as “dead on arrival” due to internal crisis and lack of popular support. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad on Sunday. The governor made the remarks while addressing a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters in Kano, shortly after his return from Abuja, where he participated in key political engagements. Governor Yusuf said the ADC has been plagued by unresolved internal conflicts, which, according to him, have weakened its structure and diminished its chances of gaining ground in Kano’s dynamic political landscape. He further noted that beyond the crisis rocking the party, the ADC lacks the grassroots acceptance and credibility needed to compete effectively in the state. The governor emphasized that Kano rema...

The Kano State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved the promotion of 48 civil servants serving across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of thCommission, JamiMustaphaYakasai, the approval was granted during the Commission’s regular mon

Kano witnessed a massive show of political strength and popular support as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf returned to the state following his participation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Thousands of supporters thronged the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport and major entry points into the city, turning the Governor’s arrival into a powerful display of grassroots dominance and party unity. The electrifying reception, marked by chants, music, and a sea of party flags, brought movement across key roads in the metropolis to a standstill as residents came out in solidarity with the Governor. The massive turnout underscores Governor Yusuf’s growing political influence and the deepening connection between his administration and the people of Kano State. Addressing the crowd, Governor Yusuf described the reception as ...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that sustained public enlightenment is vital to advancing the mandate of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct across Nigeria’s public service. According to the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, Rabi'u Ibrahim,said this position was reiterated by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, and his delegation to the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister stressed that awareness creation remains a critical tool in preventing corruption and fostering compliance with ethical standards. He observed that many public servants have limited knowledge of the Bureau’s broader responsibilities beyond asset declaration, underscoring the need for intensified sensitisation efforts. According to him, the CCB’s mandate is fundamentally preventive, aimed at s...

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to modernising public media and ensuring that no Nigerian is left uninformed, as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) marks its 75th anniversary. Speaking on Wednesday at the logo unveiling ceremony held at Radio House, Abuja, to kick off activities commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the FRCN, the Minister highlighted ongoing reforms, noting that the Tinubu administration is investing in infrastructure to strengthen public broadcasting. “With new 50-kilowatt medium-wave transmitters in Kaduna, Ibadan, Enugu, and Gwagwalada, FRCN will soon extend its leadership voice in Nigeria’s vast radio landscape. This is a clear demonstration of this administration’s commitment to modernising public media,” he stated. In a statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, Rabi'u Ibrahim, said Idris stressed that, beyon...

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has strongly condemned the recent killing of innocent citizens in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. In a press statement issued on April  1, 2026, and signed by its Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council expressed deep outrage over the attack and called on authorities to move beyond routine condemnations to decisive action. The Council noted that the repeated cycle of violence followed by mere statements from authorities has become insufficient, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government at all levels. SCSN emphasized that Islam upholds the sanctity of human life, regardless of religious or ethnic background, warning that the unlawful killing of any individual is a grave offence both morally and spiritually. The Council further described the Angwan Rukuba attack as a likely premeditated and coordinated...

The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to protect lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting peace in the Plateau. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, Rabi'u Ibrahim, said the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the security situation in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. “Nigeria will not yield to criminal elements. We will protect our people, and we will prevail,” the Minister stated. “Nigerians must not allow criminal elements to divide communities. Nigeria’s unity remains strong, and we must all work together to sustain peace and stability across the country,” he added The Minister expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to the families of...

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has resigned as Nigeria’s Minister of Affairs.  In his letter of resignation, the Minister expressed his profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation and to contribute to the implementation of the President’s 4D foreign policy strategy as a guiding framework for Nigeria’s foreign policy. Ambassador Tuggar also expressed his sincere appreciation to the management and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the diplomatic community, for their cooperation and support throughout his tenure. During his time in office, the Minister demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives. His tenure was marked by several notable achievements, advancing people-centred diplomacy through humanitarian evacuations, scholarship facilitation, and sustained support

Some call it the law of karma. I prefer the older formulation: what you do unto others shall, in time, be done unto you. Nigeria’s recent political history offers few more instructive illustrations of this truth than the parallel fates of Sambo Dasuki and Abubakar Malami. Those expressing sympathy for former Attorney‑General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his current ordeal with the EFCC and the DSS may have conveniently forgotten what befell former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki—arrested barely a day after handing over office. His story remains one of the most troubling indictments of executive overreach in Nigeria’s democratic era: a case study in how personal vendetta, political score‑settling, and institutional disregard for judicial authority can be disguised as the pursuit of justice. THE ROOTS OF BITTER FEUD The roots of the Dasuki saga run deep into Nigeria’s military past. Dasuki played a significant role in financing and fa...