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By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has donated the sum of one hundred and ten million naira to the families of the 22 Athletes that died while returning to Kano from the National Sports Festival. The Athletes who died some 5 kilometers away from the ancient city of Kano have won several medals from the competition. The wife of the President, Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a delegation to condole with the governor and the people of Kano State as well presented a donation to the government for onward distribution…

By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has honoured Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, alongside ten other individuals for their contributions to community development in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area. The recognition was conferred during the Emir’s two-day rangadi (royal tour) of the area, which included meetings with local leaders, youth groups, and residents to discuss social issues and strengthen ties with the community. Others honoured include Alhaji Ibrahim Danyaro, Alhaji Kamal Abubakar, Barrister Saleh Shehu Kuidawa, Sheikh Hafiz Ibrahim Nyass, Sheikh Salisu Zakariyya, Alhaji…

By Nurullahi Babangida The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter has commended the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to develop Sports, urging him to declare a state of emergency on sports to further consolidate the gains of his administration. Arising from an emergency meeting held on the 24th of June 2025, the SWAN leaders also called on the state government to take immediate steps to reposition Kano Pillars Football Club. SWAN said in a statement signed by the chairman and secretary, Zaharadden Sale and Muhammad…

The late businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died yesterday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has left a will that his remains should be buried at Madinatul Munawwara, Saudi Arabia. One of the family members, Hajiya Amina Umar Fulani made the disclosure shortly after his demise. “It has been his wish, if he die, he should be buried in Madina alongside his late wife, who also died two years ago in Madina, Hajiya Amina disclosed. In this regard, the Kano State council of Ulama, under Sheikh Ibrahim Khaleel has announced its plan to hold Salatil Ghaib, a…

By Salisu Ibrahim Fagge Confusion has enveloped the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), following the sudden resignation of its National chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje from office. As at now there is no official statement from the National headquarters of the party over the prompt resignation of its National chairman. However, Dr. Ganduje reportedly tendered his resignation in the early hours of Friday, while it is not yet clear what prompted his decision. Our correspondent gathered that officials of APC headquarters reliably confirmed that private vehicles have been moving out Dr. Ganduje’s properties out of the party’s headquarters.

By Salisu Ibrahim Fagge The Kano State Government says its decision to provide financial support and coordinate assistance to victims of Farm Center GSM Market fire inferno, was not meant to prevent public support to victims but to ensure proper reconstruction of the market and prevent victims from exploitation. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya made the clarification, Thursday, in a Statement he personally signed. He said, it was sad that speculations and rumours are circulating on some media platforms regarding public donations to victims of the fire incident, hence the decision of the…

By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of different classes of drugs from January 2025 to date. This was disclosed by the Bauchi State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, June 26 of every year, made available to journalists on Thursday. He explained, “Within the period under review, the command arrested 127 suspects (118 male and nine female drug offenders) and secured 28 convictions and 18…

By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir A small boat has sunk in the Niger River on the border between Niger and Benin, killing 13 people, locaBoat accident on Niger River claims 13 lives. Niger’s military rulers have for nearly two years closed the land border to Benin over claims its neighbour is trying to destabilise the West African nation, which Cotonou denies. But people and goods have continued to cross daily via the river. “There were 13 killed and some survivors,” a resident of the Nigerien border town Gaya said, of Wednesday’s sinking. Local press, who reported the same toll, said a…

By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The Federal Capital Territory Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it is mobilising to shut down the territory after President Bola Tinubu concludes his projects’ inauguration on July 3. The Chairman, Dr Stephen Knabayi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Knabayi explained that the motive was to draw the attention of the FCT Administration to address the area council workers’ lingering strike. NAN reports that primary health care centres were under lock and key, primary school teachers had been at home while the six…

By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The two countries are expected to sign more than 30 MoUs to cover sectors, including defence and security cooperation, agricultural technology transfer, energy collaboration and transition initiatives, cultural and educational exchange programmes, and trade facilitation and industrial development. President Bola Tinubu revealed this in a statement on Tuesday when Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin and his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and members of the Brazilian delegation to Nigeria on a three-day state visit. The visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two countries, will see the signing of more than…