Jibrin commends Tinubu over N37bn allocation for Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N37 billion for the ongoing Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project in the 2026 budget. Jibrin, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, gave the commendation during plenary while responding to a motion moved by Kamorudeen Olalere on the reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ikire–Ife–Ilesha road in the South-West. He noted that the administration’s road infrastructure projects are spread across different regions of the country, benefiting both ruling and opposition strongholds. According to him, the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road, which…
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Emir Sanusi, urges universities to lead Nigeria’s AI strategy, strengthen role in democracy Kola Oyelere Kano The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on Nigerian universities to take the lead in developing a comprehensive national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the country risks falling behind without a coordinated policy framework. Speaking at the opening of the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN), attended by pro-chancellors, vice-chancellors and registrars of state-owned universities in Kano, the monarch stressed the importance of university leadership in shaping policy direction and improving governance…
AI ,assist EFCC to nabs 792 suspected cybercriminals in a single operation in Lagos–EFCC Chairman Kola Oyelere Kano The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has disclosed that with usage of Artificial intelligence operatives(AI) the commission arrested 792 suspected cybercriminals during a single operation in Lagos. Olukayode further revealed that 193 of those arrested were foreign nationals from different parts of the world, including some from Europe, underscoring the transnational dimension of cybercrime networks operating within the country. He noted that the scale of the arrest reflects both the agency’s operational capacity and the…
Tuduwada APC stakeholders endorse Tinubu, Yusuf, Doguwa for continuity ahead of 2027 Kola Oyelere Kano Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Tuduwada Local Government Area of Kano State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and House of Representatives member Alhassan Ado Doguwa for continuity in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced at a stakeholders’ gathering organised under the auspices of Tuduwada LGA for The Best Group, where political leaders and community representatives expressed support for the incumbents’ re-election. Leader of the group, Nura Dankadai, a former commissioner, said the…
Suspected thugs attack phone market in Kano, injure several Kola Oyelere Kano Suspected thugs on Monday launched an attack on a major mobile phone market at Farm Center in Kano, triggering panic among traders and customers Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the market in broad daylight, assaulting people and wielding sharp weapons to intimidate victims. The incident was reported to have occurred mainly around Yoyo Plaza, a section of the market known for phone trading activities. Sources said the assailants also seized mobile phones and other valuables from traders, customers, and passersby in nearby areas. Unconfirmed reports suggested that some…
Kano Assembly confirms Garo as deputy governor Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following his successful screening. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a report by an ad hoc committee during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Presenting the report, the committee Chairman and Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello, stated that Garo’s nomination arose from the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. He explained that the screening was conducted in accordance with Section 191(3)(c) of the 1999…
CITAD condemns cyber attack on website, seeks urgent intervention Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned a sustained cyberattack on its official website, describing it as a serious disruption to its operations and a violation of digital rights. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation disclosed that its website had been targeted by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, rendering the platform inaccessible for more than 24 hours. The incident, it said, led to the loss of and disruption to critical organisational data. CITAD noted that the attack had significantly hindered its ability to…
Massive Turnout Greets Garo at Assembly Screening A large and diverse gathering of political stakeholders converged on the Kano State House of Assembly this week for the screening of deputy governorship nominee, Murtala Sule Garo, in what observers described as an unprecedented show of unity and support within the state’s political landscape. The screening, conducted by the Assembly as part of constitutional requirements, drew a wide coalition of party leaders, former office holders, and grassroots representatives, underscoring the significance of the nomination by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Prominent figures at the event included federal lawmakers such as Abubakar Kabir Abubakar…
Tinubu launches National innovation commercialisation initiative in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative in Kano, marking a major step in the federal government’s drive to transform research and innovation into economic growth. The launch, held under the theme “From Innovation to Industry: Energising Commercialisation,” signals a strategic push to bridge the gap between ideas generated in research institutions and their practical application in industry. Speaking at the event, in Kano on Thursday ,Senator Tinubu described Nigeria as a country rich in creativity and innovation, noting…
Coalition alleges plot against Barau’s 2027 re-election, clarifies position on Kano deputy governor nomination Kola Oyelere Kano A coalition of political stakeholders in Kano State has alleged a plot by unnamed actors to undermine the re-election bid of the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also clarified that the senator has no objection to the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor of the state, stating that such appointments remain the constitutional prerogative of the governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Addressing a press conference in Kano on Wednesday, Chairman of…