‘I Stand with Abba’ Group Emerges in Kano Amid Political Uncertainty
In an audacious attempt to stir the already uneasy pot in the politics of the state of Kano, a new group, “I STAND WITH ABBA,” […]
Month: January 2026
2027: Rumoured Shettima Replacement Baseless – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has categorically debunked reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead […]
Kano Governor Officially Joins APC
It’s Official: Kano Governor Joins APC The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering a major […]
Military Hands Over Coup Report to Tinubu
The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged “indiscipline and breach of service regulations” by […]
Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns as Youth Commissioner to Support Father
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso has resigned as the Honorable Commissioner for the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and as a member of the Kano State […]
Kwankwaso-Yusuf Rupture and Echoes of Saraki
By Farooq Kperogi The public rupture between Gov. Abba Yusuf and his “godfather” and in-law, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has the visible trappings of carefully orchestrated […]
Between Trump’s “Genocide” Claim and the New York Times’ Onitsha Trader Narrative, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Public debate in Nigeria is increasingly shaped not just by facts but also by emotion, identity, and organised outrage. My recent short Facebook post reacting […]
Governor Yusuf Commits to ‘Kano Agenda’, Calls for Unity, Respect
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his recent political realignment is guided by a firm resolve to place the interests of Kano […]
Troops Arrest 65-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Drug Supply to Boko Haram
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, for allegedly supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram insurgents operating in parts of […]
DSS Nabs Suspected Sea Pirates, foils hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel, Abduction of Crew Members
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday, arrested two suspected members of a band of sea pirates in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa […]
Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March, by Hassan Gimba (1)
The Arbiter A few days ago, I woke in the night, anxious and checking the news, half-expecting America and Israel to have attacked Iran. Given […]
FG Plans Internet for Over 55,000 Schools and Hospitals
The Federal Government plans to connect 55,675 public schools and health facilities to broadband internet under a 500 million dollar World Bank-backed programme designed to […]
Nigeria Leads Global Media Literacy Drive
By Hauwa’u Sani The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education sector reforms are expanding access, […]
Governor Yusuf appoints Mustapha Buhari as new political Adviser
By Hauwa’u Sani Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Alhaji Mustapha Bakwana as the new political Adviser. The appointment was announced on Saturday […]
BUK Tops Nigerian Universities in International Outlook
By Hauwa’u Sani Bayero University Kano has emerged as Nigeria’s best performing university in international outlook, according to the 2026 Times higher education World University […]