Yusuf approves new appointments across govt agencies
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions across key government agencies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state. The approvals were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. READ MORE:21 Kano lawmakers […]
EFCC arraigns ex-NEDC coordinator over alleged ₦2.28bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned a former National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed, alongside Chibuike Echem and Aminu Alhaji (now at large), over an alleged ₦2.28 billion fraud. The suspects were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya of Federal […]
Army troops rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated operation along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, a counter security expert based in LakeChad, said the rescue was carried out late on January 26 after […]
Military begins court-martial of 16 officers over alleged coup plot
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has commenced court-martial proceedings against 16 officers following the conclusion of investigations into alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. READ […]
Kano gov Yusuf sets to rejoin APC Monday
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, is set to rejoin the All Progressive Congress, on Monday after his resignation from New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. In a statement released by Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin on Sunday that his principal would rejoin the party tomorrow, explaining that Yusuf joined the party in […]
Nasarawa LG delegation pays solidarity visit to Kwankwaso in Kano
Thousands of supporters from Nasarawa Local Government Area have paid a solidarity visit to former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano. This was posted by Kwankwaso on his verified X handle on Sunday, commending the visitors for their steadfastness and courage despite recent […]
Kano Assembly releases list of 22 lawmakers who defected from NNPP
The Kano State House of Assembly has released the names of 22 lawmakers who have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. READ MORE:Gov Abba Yusuf didn’t quit NNPP, only […]
Five terrorists, three vigilantes killed in Borno clash
At least five suspected Boko Haram terrorists and three local vigilantes were killed on Friday following an ambush along the Ngoshe–Pulka Road in Gwoza Local Government Area. Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication that the attack occurred at about 2:30 p.m. when unknown gunmen engaged members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and […]
Gov Abba Yusuf’s aide resigns from office, remains in NNPP
Hon. Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso has tendered his resignation as special adviser to governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on political affairs, citing unresolved political disputes and anomalies within the ruling political movement. Kwankwaso who announced his resignation in a notification dated Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, addressed to the Executive Governor of Kano State through the Secretary to […]
Niger community resorts to muddy puddles as water sources dry up
On a scorching Saturday morning in Tuluku community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, 38-year-old Jummai Tanko bent over a muddy puddle, scooping brown, lukewarm water into a blue plastic bowl. The water is cloudy, foul smelling, and shared with animals has become the village’s main source of survival as climate change, insecurity, and […]