Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged N8.3 billion fraud involving public funds. Jaja was docked alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a sweeping move to tackle maternal and infant mortality, the Kaduna State Government has upgraded 255 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to Level 2 status, ensuring essential maternal and neonatal emergency care is more accessible. Health Commissioner Umma Ahmad, speaking at a press conference on Monday, praised Governor Uba Sani’s commitment…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Izge town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, in the early hours of Sunday, reports say. According to a security source who spoke with Daily Trust, a military officer with the rank of Captain and a Corporal…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Nigeria Police Force has officially withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II in connection with the incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration in Kano State on March 30, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 6, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,…
…Commiserates with Victims’ Families, Plateau Government Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), led by Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has condemned the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing them as senseless, and a threat…
With Ramadan now over, Muslims around the world and in Nigeria are celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings. However, a crucial question arises: Can the spiritual growth and acts of generosity cultivated during the holy month be sustained beyond Ramadan? Hussaini Kafi in Kano spoke to some residents on the perspectives on the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of prominent Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Dr Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi, who died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 68. In a condolence message released by the presidency, Tinubu acknowledged Dr Abdulaziz’s significant role in shaping the…
The recent lynching of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked nationwide outrage, with families of the victims demanding justice while hunters’ associations threaten reprisals if the government fails to act. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who has followed the unfortunate development writes a special feature in which he raises some pertinent questions. The tragic…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano At least 10 people were killed in another wave of attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. This latest assault comes barely six days after a similar attack in Ruwi community, where 10 people were shot dead and three others injured during a wake-keeping ceremony. The…
