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…
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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…
China-bound auto parts dealer arrested at Kano Airport with 95 cocaine wraps ingested Kola Oyelere Kano Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to traffic cocaine to China by ingesting the illicit substance. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, disclosed this in a statement, He said that the suspect was intercepted on Saturday, January 31, 2026, during outward clearance of passengers travelling to China via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian…
Gov. Yusuf mourns Kwanar Barde crash victims, orders free treatment for survivors Kola Oyelere Kano KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the fatal road accident that occurred early Sunday at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area, reportedly claiming more than 30 lives and leaving several others injured. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the incident as tragic and heartbreaking, noting that the loss is shared not only by the affected families but by the entire people of Kano State. According to the statement,…
Dangote group vice president bags person of the year award Kola Oyelere Kano Vice President (Oil & Gas) at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar V. G. Edwin, has been honoured with the Person of the Year Award at the 9th Annual Award and Lecture of the Daily Asset Newspapers for his contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and his role in advancing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP). The award was presented at a ceremony held Thursday in Abuja, attended by government officials, industry leaders, media executives, and other key stakeholders. Organisers said the recognition highlights Edwin’s leadership, professionalism,…
Kano govt launches smart transport tracking system for commercial vehicles to boost security Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has launched a Smart Transport Solution aimed at strengthening security and improving operational efficiency across the state’s transport sector through the deployment of modern tracking technology. The programme was officially flagged off on Saturday at the Afficient Event Centre, with top government officials, transport unions, private sector partners and security agencies in attendance. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Transport, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, described the initiative as a globally tested system that enables real-time monitoring of transport activities…
FG approves fresh ₦19bn for Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project — Barau Kola Oyelere, Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has announced that the Federal Government has approved a fresh ₦19 billion for the resumption of construction work on the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road Project. Barau disclosed this on Friday through his verified Facebook page, stating that the approval is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on delivering critical infrastructure with direct impact on communities nationwide. According to him, the approval followed a meeting with the Deputy Managing Director of CGC Nigeria Limited, Mr.…