Author: Binta Kabir

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and the redeployment of senior officials in the state civil service, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across key ministries. The decision, announced in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa made available to News Point Nigeria, takes effect from Tuesday, September 23, 2025. According to the directive, several ministries have been directly affected by the changes: Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Transport. Barr. Mustapha Nuruddeen Muhammad,…

THE management of a private secondary school in Kano, Prime College, has refuted claims that it has agreed to an out-of-court settlement with the State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board (KSPVIB) to reopen the school. The expressed surprise to a purported news in a section of the media that it has agreed to the terms of the board for its reopening, which it has from the onset said its unconstitutional as there was never a court order to close the school. ‘’Our client, Prime College, has drawn our attention to an announcement in the press by the PVIB Kano,…

THE Prime College Kano has raised strong objections to what it described as an “unlawful attempt” by the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (PVIB) to shut down its operations following a dispute over school fees. In a press statement issued on Friday by its solicitors, Aliant Qais Conrad Laureate, the school said it was compelled to speak out after being served with a perpetual order from the Kano Magistracy directing a reversal of its 2025/26 fee increase and suspension of operations. In July 2025, Prime College announced an adjustment in fees for the 2025/26 academic year, citing inflation…

KANO State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for internal candidates, marking a historic achievement for the state and its educational system. News Point Nigeria reports that the announcement was made on Wednesday by the NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, during a press conference in Minna, Niger State. According to the results, Kano State led the nation with 68,159 candidates (5.02% of the national total) passing with five credits or more, including English and Mathematics. This impressive performance places Kano at the top of the 2025 NECO SSCE…

NIGERIA’s telecommunications industry emerged as one of the least sources of consumer complaints, according to fresh data from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The commission’s latest sectoral complaints report shows that while banks, fintechs, and fast-moving consumer goods companies dominated grievance lists between March and August 2025, telecoms recorded relatively fewer cases compared to other critical sectors. Out of more than 9,000 complaints handled during the period, the banking sector accounted for the largest share with 3,173 disputes, followed by the FMCG sector (1,543) and fintech firms (1,442). The electricity sector drew 458 complaints, while sectors such…

THE President of AA Zaura Foundation International, Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura, has reiterated his organisation’s resolve to combat the menace of Daba in Kano, describing it as a threat to youth dignity and societal stability. Zaura, who spoke on Sunday at Bayero University Kano (BUK) during a stakeholder strategic engagement with the academic community, said the initiative forms part of a long journey of dialogue that began with direct interactions with Daba groups and later extended to scholars, teachers, security agencies, and business leaders. “We started by sitting down with the affected youth themselves, the Daba group leaders across different zones…

THE International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the arrest and detention of Sodeeq Atanda, a senior reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), describing the action as a blatant attempt to intimidate the press and muzzle independent journalism. News Point Nigeria reports that Atanda was arrested by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Ado-Ekiti. His arrest followed a petition filed by Professor Abayomi Fasina, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), alleging cyberbullying, blackmail, and criminal defamation. Despite honouring the police invitation, Atanda was detained for more than eight hours at…

GOVERNOR Uba Sani of Kaduna State has launched a robust mobilization drive aimed at ensuring maximum citizen participation in the forthcoming voter registration exercise, describing it as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy and the consolidation of inclusive governance. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said in Kaduna that the directive underscores the Governor’s commitment to citizen engagement as the backbone of democratic leadership. “His Excellency, the Governor of Kaduna State, has directed that no eligible citizen should be left behind in this crucial exercise. “This is not…

MAAUN Group of Universities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Canada, on online English language training, students exchange and other areas of mutual benefits. News Point Nigeria reports that MAAUN Group comprises Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja; Franco British International University, Kaduna; Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, Maradi, and Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano. The Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, signed the document on behalf of the four universities while David Agnew signed on behalf of the Canadian institution. The…

THE United States Government has committed $32.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide urgent food and nutrition assistance to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians impacted by conflict and displacement. In a statement released on Wednesday made available to News Point Nigeria, the US Embassy in Abuja announced that the funding will allow WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable people across the conflict-affected Northeast and Northwest regions. These areas continue to suffer the effects of prolonged insecurity, insurgency, and mass displacement, which have left millions struggling to access basic necessities. The package will support both…

THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has taken custody of 12 rescued victims of human trafficking, all of whom are female and aged between 15 and 50. The Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Abdullahi Babale, confirmed the development on Monday in Kano while receiving the victims from the Kano State Hisbah Board, which carried out the rescue operation in collaboration with the agency. According to Babale, the victims were intercepted on Aug. 31 at Karota Luxurious Park, Hotoro Western Bye-Pass, while en route to Ghana and onward to Saudi Arabia for suspected labour exploitation.…

THE Federal Government has defended the recent upward review of passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000, insisting that the move is necessary to guarantee faster delivery, eliminate corruption, and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s travel documents. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, on Thursday announced that from September 1, 2025, new passport application fees in Nigeria will be N100,000 for the 32-page, five-year validity booklet and N200,000 for the 64-page, 10-year validity booklet. According to the NIS, the adjustment only affects applications made within Nigeria. Nigerians in the diaspora…

THE Federal Government has honoured 17-year-old Nafisah Abdullahi, winner of the TeenEagle Global Finals competition, with a cash gift of ₦200,000 in recognition of her exceptional achievement on the global stage. The award was presented on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at a ceremony in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa described Nafisah’s triumph as a testament to the intellectual potential of Nigerian youths, noting that her performance in the international competition had brought pride not only to her family but also to the nation. “Nafisah’s achievement proves that when given the right opportunities, Nigerian…

AT least 140 Nigerians have benefitted from a life-saving humanitarian medical campaign spearheaded by Saudi Arabia in Kano State, offering renewed hope to cardiac patients and their families. The five-day outreach was conducted by a 25-member team of highly skilled Saudi medical volunteers under the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). According to a statement by the Kingdom’s Press Attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Nigeria, Mohamed Alsahabi made available to News Point Nigeria, the specialists carried out multiple open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterizations, all of which were completed successfully. The free medical intervention was targeted at Nigerians…

NIGERIA’s public universities may once again face closure as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a fresh nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to honour longstanding agreements. News Point Nigeria reports that the warning was issued on Thursday at a press conference held at the University of Jos, where ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, accused the government of destroying the trust built on the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement. Piwuna listed several unresolved issues, including: the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, outstanding salary arrears and withheld promotions, proper funding of public universities and revitalisation of infrastructure and…

NIGERIA’s headline inflation rate eased for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, falling to 21.88 per cent from 22.22 per cent in June, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics have shown. The latest Consumer Price Index report released on Friday revealed that the July rate was 0.34 percentage points lower than the previous month and 11.52 percentage points below the 33.40 per cent recorded in July 2024. The NBS report read, “The Consumer Price Index rose to 125.9 in July 2025, reflecting a 2.5-point increase from the preceding month (123.4). “In July 2025, the Headline inflation rate eased…

IN a major push to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance among Kano’s youth, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six specialized entrepreneurship skills institutes across the state. The disbursement, held at a colourful ceremony in the Coronation Hall of Kano’s Government House on Saturday, was announced by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The event was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political leaders, who hailed the initiative as a step towards sustainable economic development. Governor Yusuf, in his address, described the programme as “rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the enormous potential…

KANO State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate dismissal of two Senior Special Assistants following findings of separate investigative panels that exposed their involvement in misconduct. The announcement was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim. According to the SSG, Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilization, was removed from office after being indicted by a Special Investigative Committee for facilitating the controversial bail of a notorious drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. Testimony given by Sharada himself confirmed his role in the bail process.…

FIRST Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦110 million to the families of the 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a tragic accident earlier this year. ‎According to a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, each family received ₦5 million through the First Lady’s intervention under the Victim Support Fund, aimed at easing the burden of loss and supporting their recovery. ‎“‎In a matching gesture of empathy and leadership, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, also provided an additional ₦130 million, with each of the 10 injured athletes receiving ₦2 million and a plot…

THE Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally received the findings of an investigative panel that probed the involvement of the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. In a statement on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf was said to have received the report at the Government House from the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, who chaired the committee. Presenting the committee’s findings, the SSG outlined key conclusions from the panel’s examination of documents and…