Kano approves upgrade of five PHCs to general hospitals Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has approved the upgrade of five Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to General Hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to secondary healthcare services across the state. The affected facilities are the PHCs in Garun Malam, Kumbotso, Ghari, Garko and Kachako. The state government said the decision was in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and bringing comprehensive medical services closer to underserved communities. However,this was contained in a statement signed by Samira Suleiman, Public Relations Officer of…
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NNPC welcomes $800m FID on Ima gas project Kola Oyelere Kano The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major boost to investment in Nigeria’s upstream gas sector. The project, located offshore in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 112 and 117, is being developed by AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies and is expected to produce about 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day at peak production. According to NNPC Ltd., the gas output will provide critical feedgas to Nigeria LNG…
Aruwa vows ‘No retreat, no surrender’ as Gov Yusuf’s media adviser Kola Oyelere, Kano Former Sole Administrator of Tarauni Local Government Area and former Kano State APC Publicity Secretary, Honourable Ahmed Aruwa, has pledged his full commitment to supporting the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in achieving its development agenda. Aruwa stated this shortly after taking the oath of office as the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Media in Abuja. The new media adviser, in a message made available to press in Kano declared that he was fully prepared to take on the responsibility entrusted to…
Kano Govt replies Amnesty, says freedom of expression Is not immunity from prosecution By Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has rejected allegations by Amnesty International that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and security agencies are suppressing freedom of expression and arbitrarily arresting critics of the government. The government described the human rights organisation’s position as a “one-sided account” of complex political and legal matters, arguing that citizens were not being arrested or prosecuted simply for criticising the governor or expressing dissenting political opinions. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal…
DR IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI WAIYA: FROM DALA ROOTS TO THE FRONTLINE OF KANO’S PUBLIC COMMUNICATION. By : Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, Anipr. In the historic heart of the ancient city of Kano, where generations have contributed to the growth of one of northern Nigeria’s most important centres of commerce, culture, scholarship and public life, the story of Comrade Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, PhD, carries a distinctive message about public service, communication and community responsibility. Dr Waiya, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State, has become a prominent voice in the communication of government policies, programmes and public initiatives…
IOM: Over 70,600 Nigerians Returned From Irregular Migration Since 2017 Kola Oyelere, Kano The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says, more than 70,600 Nigerians have been assisted to return to the country from irregular migration journeys since 2017. The organisation also disclosed that over 44,500 returnees had received reintegration assistance, while others were still undergoing the reintegration process. The IOM made the disclosure during a two-day co-creation workshop for media practitioners and On-Air Personalities (OAPs), held on September 21 and 22, 2026, at R&K Hotel, Kano. Speaking at the workshop, IOM Nigeria Communication Officer, Elijah Elaigwu, said the organisation, in…
The Destination I Never Chose: How Maiduguri Became Part of My Story By Oladepo Matthew Olatunbosun Sometimes, the places we end up are not the places we once imagined. The road to achieving a dream can take an unexpected turn, leading us to destinations we never considered, people we never expected to meet and experiences that eventually shape who we become. For me, that unexpected destination is Maiduguri. I never dreamed of studying in Maiduguri. After completing my secondary education and sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, my mind was set on continuing my education. I had…
NSCDC arrests 21-year-old suspected vandal, recovers ₦2m armoured cables in Jigawa Kola Oyelere Kano The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 21-year-old man, Mubarak Adamu, over the alleged attempted vandalism and theft of armoured cables attached to a KEDCO transformer in Gumel Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested at about 4:20 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Dantanoma Quarters, following a distress call from a resident who alerted NSCDC personnel to the presence of suspected vandals around the transformer installation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s…
Dangote: I don’t need a son to inherit my business empire Kola Oyelere, Kano Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son to inherit his vast business empire is not a priority, stressing that his three daughters are capable of taking over and leading the conglomerate. Dangote made the disclosure during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where he expressed confidence that one of his daughters could eventually lead the group. Asked whether he could see any of his daughters taking charge of the conglomerate, the billionaire said he had been observing all three and believed…
Kaduna recovers 500,000 hectares of farmland from bandits — Commissioner Kola Oyelere, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government says it has reclaimed hundreds of towns and villages previously occupied by bandits, while recovering over 500,000 hectares of farmland across the state within the last three years. The State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this during a gala night organised by his ministry in honour of members of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Maiyaki said the improved security situation had enabled farmers to return to their farms, while business activities had resumed in…