Police, NGOs, youths unite at Kano summit to tackle hate speech, fake news ahead of 2027 elections Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with civil society groups and government officials, has held a youth-focused summit aimed at combating hate speech and fake news, with stakeholders warning of rising risks as the 2027 general elections approach. Speaking at the Police Youth Peace Summit in Kano, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the event was convened in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to develop practical strategies for addressing social bias,…
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Kwankwasiyya movement denies reports of Kwankwaso’s planned defection to APC Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kwankwasiyya political movement has dismissed reports claiming that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said Kwankwaso has not held any negotiations or discussions with the APC or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding any planned defection. According to the statement, the movement expressed concern over what it called the growing circulation of speculative…
Kano police partner YOSPIS, AMGF to tackle hate speech, fake news Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Police Command has announced a partnership with the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) and the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMGF) to combat hate speech and fake news across the state through a sensitization workshop. The initiative is being organized under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s directive on sustained community-based engagement. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
CP commissions NUJ correspondents’ chapel first-ever table tennis board in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has commissioned the first-ever table tennis board of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, describing the initiative as a reflection of the cordial relationship between the police and the media. The commissioning ceremony took place at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano and was attended by journalists, security personnel and other key stakeholders. Speaking at the event, CP Bakori praised members of the Correspondents’ Chapel for their professionalism…
Doguwa receives ex-NNPP leaders into APC, rallies support for Tinubu, Gov. Yusuf Kola Oyelere Kano The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, on Saturday received hundreds of former members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. The defectors were led by the Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Haruna Umar Doguwa. Ado Doguwa disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Kano, According to him,’ he and the defecting members participated in the APC membership electronic registration exercise and held a rally…
NEMA sensitises COSPAS-SARSAT beacon users to safety, noves to curb false alerts The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday launched a sensitisation and awareness campaign for users of COSPAS-SARSAT emergency beacons in Nigeria, aimed at enhancing safety and reducing false distress alerts. The campaign, organised by the Nigerian Mission Control Centre (NIMCC), was held at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kano with the theme “Keeping Abreast with Emerging Technology.” Declaring the campaign open, the Director-General of NEMA, Hajiya Zubaida Umar, said the initiative was designed to equip beacon users with the knowledge and skills required to effectively operate…
ICPC appoints Okesanjo as resident consultant for strategy, communications Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mrs. Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as its Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional alignment, organisational effectiveness and public engagement. The appointment, announced in a media release issued on Friday, marks the first time the Commission has formally incorporated strategy into a Resident Consultant portfolio, a step expected to enhance ICPC’s approach to corruption prevention, institutional integrity and governance impact. Mrs. Okesanjo brings over 16 years of experience spanning both the…
ICPC Appoints Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim as ACAN Provost Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Professor Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim as the new Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN). The commission announced the appointment during its 2026 Retreat held on Monday, January 26, 2026. Professor Ibrahim succeeds Professor Tunde Babawale, whose tenure has ended. Professor Ibrahim, a distinguished academic and administrator, currently serves as the Director of the International Centre at the University of Abuja. He previously held key positions at the institution, including Head of the Department of Political Science…
African private universities congratulate Gwarzo as MAAUN tops Niger republic rankings Kola Oyelere Kano The Association of African Private Universities has congratulated the founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, following the institution’s emergence as the number one university in the Niger Republic. The commendation followed the latest ranking by the AD Scientific Index, which placed MAAUN first among universities in the country. The message was delivered to Professor Gwarzo by the Deputy Secretary General of the association, Dr. Salisou Mamoudou, who praised the university for setting a strong development pathway for higher education…
Progressive commissioners pledge loyalty to Gov. Yusuf,amid defection claims Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has dismissed reports suggesting cracks within Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s cabinet following recent political defections, insisting that commissioners overseeing key and strategic ministries remain firmly loyal to the governor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, described the reports as “mischievous, deliberate and ill-conceived,” accusing their authors of attempting to mislead the public. Waiya said governance in Kano remains stable, stressing that the ministries that form the “engine rooms” of government are still…