The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appreciated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu for donating 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…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of prominent Kano-based business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 94. In a statement issued by his media office, Senator Barau described the late Dantata as a pillar of…
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and renowned business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died at the age of 94. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Dr….
In the face of internal disputes and a wave of defections within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), the party’s leadership in Jigawa State has reiterated its unwavering support for Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Despite challenges, including factional disagreements and criticisms from other party leaders, the Jigawa NNPP emphasizes Kwankwaso’s pivotal role in the party’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — June 28, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), marking a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing commitment to inclusive governance and efficient public service delivery. Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman is widely respected for her track record…
On June 28, 2025, Nigeria mourned the loss of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a distinguished businessman and philanthropist, who passed away at 94. Born on May 19, 1931, in Kano, he was the son of the esteemed merchant Alhassan Dantata. Aminu Dantata not only inherited his father’s entrepreneurial spirit but also expanded it, leaving an indelible…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently facing internal turmoil following fresh calls for the resignation of its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Demonstrators under the banner of Concerned North Central APC Stakeholders staged a protest at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, urging Ganduje to step down immediately. READ ALSO: POLICE IN KANO…
SWAN Kano Chapter, is calling on the State Government to urgently declare a state of emergency in the sports sector to pave the way for comprehensive reforms. These reforms, if driven with genuine political will, have the potentials to attract meaningful investments that can address the longstanding challenges crippling sports development in the state. Sports…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of tricycle snatchers, including a female that has been terrorizing the State. On 17th June 2025, Police operatives, acting on credible information, apprehended two suspects namely, one Auwal Mohammed, ‘m’, 30 years old of Hotoro Quarters, Kano and Maryam Ibrahim, ‘f’, 25 years old of Bauchi…
The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Muslim faithfuls on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Governor…
