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A public commentator in Kano, Sufyan Lawal Kabo, has raised questions over Amnesty International’s recent condemnation of the Kano State Government following the alleged killing of five persons during events surrounding the swearing-in of the state’s new Deputy Governor. In a statement titled Amnesty International Report and my questions to them, Kabo said while no responsible citizen condones violence or loss of life, the international rights group may have acted prematurely by issuing a strong public accusation without what he described as a balanced and verified investigation. Kabo argued that it is inconsistent for a government actively working to curb political thuggery and street violence to be accused of sponsoring the same.  He pointed to the state’s Safe Corridor Kano Model, which he said has profiled thousands of repentant youths and committed over ₦600 million to their rehabilitation, empowerment, and reintegration. “Would a government that established the Safe Corridor ...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State government has assured the Federal government, cooperation towards accurate validation of data across all the Local Government Areas in the State. The assurance was disclosed at the heels of a state tour by delegation from Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on data verification exercise to the State. Governor Nasiru Idris represented by the Deputy Governor Senator Abubakar Umar Tafida stated that the present administration in the state was ready to provide all necessary data and logistics for the successful exercise. He added that members of the State Executive Council and heads of ministries, departments and agencies were present to understand the exercise’s requirements and offer full cooperation. The deputy governor pointed out that  data was central to development of planing and governance, pointing out further that Data is critical to our quest for sustainable development and improved livelihoo...

From Ahmed Attahir  A Magistrate Court I sitting in Gusau Zamfara State capital has on Wednesday ordered Commissioner of Police to investigate alleged criminal case filed before the court by a former member House of Assembly, Yusuf Alhasan Kanoma, against Mustafa Jafaru kaura ,media aide to Zamfara Governor. The Presiding Judge Murtala Abdullahi refered the case to the Commissioner of Police for thorough investigation. Earlier, when the case came up ,the state Attorney General and Commissioner for justice Abdulaziz Sani,SAN represented by Director litigation ,prayed to the court for transfer of the case to ministry of justice as empowered by provision 211 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. Counsel to the plaintiff, barrister Surajo Garba Gusau, requested that the court should not consider the Attorney General's demand for taking over the case. "What was expected of the Attorney General, was to give judiciary adequate protection as the defendant had alleg...

From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Unity and reconciliation forum Zamfara State has dismissed campaigns of calumny against Senator Abdulaziz Yari, saying detractors would soon be shame. The APC unity and reconciliation forum would soon organize a north west grand rally to unveil their stand and revealed those behind campaigns to smear the reputation of Senator Abdulaziz Yari. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the zamfara state chairman APC unity and reconciliation forum Alhaji Mande Umar in a statement issued in Gusau, the state capital.  Mande Umar revealed that the calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of His Excellency Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar  in unfounded claims of financial misconduct and are not supported by credible evidence,or translate into any form of legal validation. "This is a calculated effort to distort political relationships, manufacture suspicion, and destabilize political sensitive periods,detractors of campaigns of ...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 47 suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in sustained operations against violent crimes across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Umar Hadejia, made this known on Monday in Birnin Kebbi at a press briefing on the command’s activities and achievements since he assumed duty on Jan. 12, 2026. Mr Hadejia said the command had also established a Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan-Disu, to strengthen rapid response and consolidate gains in the fight against insecurity. He noted that the state had, within the period under review, faced challenges such as armed banditry, cattle rustling, motorcycle snatching and threats from Lakurawa elements along border corridors. According to him, the command responded by strengthening joint operations with other security agencies, deepening community policing structu...

By Editor   Amidst pomp and pageantry, Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa was on Sunday turbaned as the Majidadin Danmalikin Kano at a grand ceremony held in Rimin Gado, Kano State.   According to Zainab Shaiba Abdullahi  Media Aide to Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa in a statement stated that the  colorful event drew a mammoth crowd of family members, friends, political associates, and well-wishers from across Nigeria who converged to witness the historic installation.  Eight other distinguished personalities were also conferred with traditional titles during the ceremony.   Conferring the title, the Hakimin Rimin Gado, Alhaji Dr. Auwal Mudi Yakasai, said the recognition was based on Kurawa’s unwavering dedication and immense contributions to society.  He described the new Majidadin Danmalikin Kano as a young peacemaker whose efforts in supporting the less privileged and driving positive social impact have distinguished him among his p...