Hussaini Kafi in Kano Tragedy struck at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum, on Thursday when a classroom wall collapsed, resulting in the death of one female student and injuries to five others. According to multiple sources, the incident occurred around 12:30 pm while students were in their classrooms receiving lessons. ‘‘This unfortunate incident…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has once again defended his decision to annul the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll. Speaking at the unveiling of his autobiography, A Journey In Service, in Abuja, Babangida insisted that the annulment was necessary to prevent…
By Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Government has reiterated it’s commitment to partner with the Federal Government to eradicate circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in Kano. The state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday emphasizing his readiness to sustain collaboration with the Gates Foundation and Aliko Dangote Foundation to check the lapses in the…
As the holy month of Ramadan draws near, tailors in Kano, Nigeria’s textile capital, are bracing themselves for a season of uncertainty. Traditionally, the period leading up to Ramadan is a busy time for the city’s tailoring industry, which is known for its vibrant demand for traditional garments like baban riga and kaftans. However, in…
The Federal Government has approved the commencement of degree programmes at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, marking a significant step in expanding the institution’s capacity to train future professionals. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval, describing it as a major milestone in advancing tertiary education in Gombe…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to implement all the recommendations outlined in the Committee of Inquiry’s report on the End Bad Governance Protest held on August 1, 2024. The Governor made the pledge during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House, after receiving the report from the committee’s chairman,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on officers and personnel of the Nigerian Army (NA), sister services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), and other security agencies to demonstrate unwavering commitment in tackling security threats facing the nation. General Oluyede made the call on…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has distributed 40,000 goats worth N5.7 billion to 3,610 women across the state as part of efforts to enhance their economic status. Governor Dikko Umar Radda, while flagging off the distribution at Dan’Nakola village, said the initiative aims to economically empower women, particularly those engaged in livestock…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed three new bills into law, marking a significant step toward improving public health, security, and transportation in the state. Among the newly enacted laws is the Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Law, 2025, which establishes a dedicated agency to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has commended the Ganduje Foundation for conducting free eye surgeries for 1,000 patients, providing much-needed relief to visually impaired individuals across the state. Governor Malam Umar Namadi made this known during the closing ceremony of the Eye Care Programme at Sambo Hospital, Dutse. He praised the foundation…
