Kano correspondents’ chapel spends N3m on ramadan food, launches cooperative society Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expended N3 million on the procurement and distribution of Ramadan food items to its members as part of efforts to enhance their welfare. Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Murtala Adewale, disclosed this during the unveiling of the Chapel’s first-ever Cooperative Society and the inauguration of eminent personalities as trustees of the platform. The event was held on Saturday at the NUJ Secretariat, Press Centre, in Kano. Adewale revealed that the Kano State Government provided…
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Gov. Yusuf flags off 54,600 Bags of rice for ramadan support in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to cushion the hardship faced by less privileged residents during the Ramadan period in Kano State. The initiative, announced in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, was officially launched on Saturday at Maganda Road in Kano. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Yusuf described the intervention as a yearly tradition aimed at supporting residents during the holy month of Ramadan. “It is my singular honour and privilege…
Ganduje denies role in Dadiyata’s disappearance, demands evidence from El-Rufai Kola Oyelere Kano Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly rejected allegations linking him to the disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Ganduje was responding to claims reportedly made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting his involvement in the activist’s disappearance. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by former Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Muhammad Garba, the ex-governor described the allegation as “reckless, unfounded and a clear attempt to shift responsibility” for an incident that occurred…
Youth development key driver of economic growth — Gov. Yusuf Kola Oyelere Kano KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth development as a central pillar for economic growth and effective governance, pledging expanded support and broader opportunities for young people across the state. The governor made this known on Friday while receiving members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Kano. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Yusuf described youths as critical stakeholders…
KEDCO launches digitised electricity payment system Kola Oyelere Kano Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has launched a digitised electricity payment system aimed at blocking revenue leakages and improving customer payment experience. The new solution features a self-service, ATM-enabled payment kiosk developed in partnership with Fucil Datatech Limited and was officially commissioned on Friday in Kano. Speaking at the launch, KEDCO Managing Director, Abubakar Shuaibu Jimaita, said the initiative is part of the company’s broader digitisation programme designed to align its operations with global standards and enhance service delivery. He described the project as a major milestone in strengthening strategic partnerships…
DSS rescues kidnapped 5-year-old in Kano, arrests suspect in Minjibir Kola Oyelere Kano Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) Kano Command have rescued a five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, following a targeted operation at Danzaki Village in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State. The Security sources said the abductors demanded a ransom of ₦15 million from the victim’s family. According to an operational report, the rescue took place at about 7:40 p.m. on February 12, 2026, after authorities received a formal complaint that the child had been abducted by suspected kidnappers and taken to an unknown destination. The…
INEC sets February 20, 2027, for Presidential, NASS elections Kola Oyelere, Kano — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and State House of Assembly elections are slated for March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the election timetable at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. The commission had previously indicated on February 4 that it had completed preparations for the electoral schedule, despite delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. Prof. Amupitan noted that the…
PWAN, FCDO train Kano journalists on police act, responsible reporting Kola Oyelere Kano Media practitioners in Kano have received specialized training on the Police Act and responsible reporting as part of efforts to strengthen police reform and accountability coverage in Nigeria. The one-day workshop was organized by the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It brought together reporters, editors, presenters and producers from print, broadcast and digital media platforms. Speaking during a session titled “What is Police Reform: Overview of the Police…
NAHCON chairman Abdullahi Saleh Usman resigns over personal reasons Kola Oyelere Kano The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has resigned from office with effect from Monday, February 9, 2026. In a press release announcing his decision, Usman said the resignation was based strictly on personal reasons following prayerful reflection and consultations with his family. He stated that his decision was made “in good conscience and with profound respect for the sacred responsibilities of public service,” stressing that it was not connected to any dissatisfaction with the Commission…
Fire service rescues a 23 years old woman from well in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Fire Service has rescued a 23-year-old woman who fell into a well in Gurungawa area of Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the incident occurred in the early hours of February 10, 2026. The statement said the Emergency Response Unit received a distress call at about 12:25 a.m. from a resident, Lawan Aminu, reporting that a woman had fallen into a well at the…