Author: Binta Kabir

NO fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead after a Golf Wagon carrying about 10 passengers plunged into Tomas Dam in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State. News Point Nigeria reports that the accident occurred on Tuesday at about 7:10 p.m. after the Kano State Fire Service received a distress call from a resident identified as Suleman. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the vehicle was travelling from Kano to Roni in Jigawa State when it lost control…

THE Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. The announcement was contained in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Misbahu Yakasai. According to the ministry, all boarding schools in the state are to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026, and resume academic activities on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Similarly, students in day schools are expected to commence the Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026, and resume…

THE Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area, Tijjani Amiru Bilyaminu, has ordered the closure of Al-Hadeed Private School until further notice following allegations of sexual abuse involving one of the school’s teachers. News Point Nigeria reports that the decision came after a magistrate’s court remanded the teacher, identified as Uncle Kamal, over allegations that he sexually abused four minor pupils. According to the council chairman, the closure was necessary to ensure justice for the victims and to allow the suspect face the full weight of the law. Bilyaminu reaffirmed the commitment of the local government council to protecting the rights…

MARYAM Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global University of Science and Technology (GUST), Dominican Republic, in a move aimed at strengthening international academic collaboration and expanding global educational opportunities for students. According to the MAAUN website, agreement was signed during a virtual ceremony and is expected to boost MAAUN’s international visibility while fostering collaborative academic research between the two institutions. Under the partnership, both universities will recruit domestic and international students, giving them the opportunity to complete their studies at either MAAUN or GUST. The collaboration will also see the…

THE Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two film actors, Amina Uba Hassan, popularly known as Amina Rani, and Adam Garba, also known as Raba Gardama, over the alleged release of an immoral video to the public. According to the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abba El-Mustapha, the actors were suspended for a period of one year from all filming activities within Kano State for violating the state’s censorship regulations. A statement signed by the Board’s spokesman, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman sent to News Point Nigeria late on Sunday, warned that any breach of the specifications of the…

FOLLOWING the expiration of his second tenure, the Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies, Kano, Prof. Balarabe Abubakar Jakada (Majidadin Kauran Katsina), has formally handed over the affairs of the College to the Deputy Provost (Academics), Dr. Ali Tamasi Mu’az. The development was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Protocol and Public Relations Directorate of the College on Saturday. The handover ceremony took place at the Majidadin Kauran Katsina Conference Hall of the College in the presence of Principal Officers and members of the College Management Committee. Before the outgoing Provost…

A 28-YEAR-OLD woman, Firdausi Musa, and her two young children have sustained severe burns after her co-wife, Maryam Muhammad, allegedly doused them with petrol and set them ablaze in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. The incident, which reportedly occurred late Monday night at Mai Allo area of Hotoro quarters, has thrown residents into shock, while the suspect is currently in police custody at the Mariri Police Division. The victims, identified as Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3, are receiving treatment alongside their mother at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala and Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, respectively. Their father, Malam…

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a cash support of 200 Saudi Riyals and Ihram to each intending pilgrim from the state for the 2026 hajj exercise. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his Deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, disclosed this on Sunday during the launch of the practical demonstration session organised by the Kano State pilgrims Welfare Board for prospective pilgrims in Kano. Speaking at the event, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo explained that the exercise was organized to educate, inform, spiritually prepare the intending pilgrims for the Hajj rites from Ihram to Tawaf, from Sa’i to Arafat,…

THE Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of one of its former female students, Sadiya Isma’il Uba, who reportedly died following an auto crash on Friday. According to the MAAUN website, the deceased, a Medical Laboratory Science student who graduated this year, was said to have passed away after the fatal motor accident that occurred earlier in the day. In a condolence message, the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, mourned the passing of Sadiya, describing her as a humble and highly disciplined student whose death has left…

PROMINENT chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has become the first governorship aspirant in Nigeria to officially purchase the party’s governorship nomination form ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Adnan Mukhtar, ANIPR, Executive Assistant to the aspirant, following the purchase of the form at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Speaking with journalists shortly after obtaining the nomination form, the former APP Chairman in Kano and ADC governorship hopeful expressed confidence in emerging victorious both at the party primaries and during the general election. According to him,…

AMNESTY International Nigeria has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately investigate the killing of five people allegedly attacked by armed political thugs in Kano State. News Point Nigeria reports that the human rights organisation condemned the incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday, April 5, 2026, describing it as one of the worst outbreaks of political violence recorded in the state in recent years. In a statement released on its official platforms, Amnesty International said the killings reflected a dangerous escalation of politically motivated violence and warned that continued impunity could further threaten public safety and democratic participation. According to the…

STUDENTS of the Department of International Relations at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria have been advised to develop versatile knowledge and master foreign languages to excel in diplomacy and international relations. The advice was given by former Nigerian Ambassador to Singapore, Akinremi Bolaji, during a virtual conference organised under the course, “African Union in International Affairs.” The course was coordinated by Musa Abdullahi Sufi. The virtual session formed part of an academic exercise in which students were grouped into syndicates and assigned the task of engaging serving or retired diplomats for professional experience sharing. Speaking during the conference, Ambassador…

MARYAM Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has recorded another significant milestone following the grant of Full Accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to four of its new academic programmes, namely Public Health, Data Science, Information Systems and Law. According to the MAAUN website, the full Accreditation granted to the programmes marks another major achievement for the university and further strengthens its growing academic profile within Nigeria’s higher education sector. The approval was formally conveyed to the management of MAAUN in an official letter dated April 7, 2026, and signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities…

THE Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six suspects following a violent clash involving rival thugs that later escalated into an attack on the popular Farm Centre GSM market in Kano. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident, which occurred in broad daylight on Monday, saw hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons storm the market, carting away valuables belonging to traders, customers, and passersby. The attackers were reportedly participants in a political rally held near the market. Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said…

THE Kano State House of Assembly has formally confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State, following his successful screening by lawmakers, marking a key development in the state’s political leadership. News Point Nigeria reports that Garo’s confirmation came after the presentation and adoption of a report by an ad hoc committee during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Presenting the committee’s findings, the Chairman and Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello, disclosed that Garo’s nomination followed the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. He explained that the screening process was conducted…

THE Kano State House of Assembly has set up a committee to screen Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, Deputy Governor nominee. News Point Nigeria had reported how Governor Abba Kabir forwarded the name of Garo to the lawmakers, on Tuesday. The nomination, contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore, was read on the floor of the House during plenary on Wednesday. The governor said the nomination was made pursuant to Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following the resignation of the former deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026. He noted that Garo’s…

THE Africa Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD), an institute under Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, has conducted a facility visit to L & Z Integrated Farms Nigeria Ltd as part of efforts to explore potential areas of partnership. According to the MAAUN website, AISD delegation was received by the company’s management team, led by the Chief Operating Officer, Adelaja Ayo, and the Chief Project Officer, Peter Atepowaye. During the visit, the delegation was taken on a guided tour of the company’s major operational units, including the production room, livestock sections housing various breeds of cows, and milk collection…

FORMER Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after weeks of political consultations and mounting speculation over his next political move. News Point Nigeria reports that Shekarau made the move alongside Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a significant shift in Kano’s political landscape. The duo announced their decision on Sunday at a well-attended gathering held at Shekarau’s residence, popularly known as Mundubawa Palace, in Kano, where party loyalists and supporters gathered in large numbers. Addressing the crowd, Shekarau explained that the decision followed wide-ranging…

KADUNA State took a significant step toward strengthening national stability and grassroots governance on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as traditional rulers across the state adopted a landmark peace communication framework at a high-level forum held ahead of the Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that the forum, themed “The Kaduna Peace Model: Traditional Leadership and National Stability,” was convened by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in partnership with the Kaduna State Government, culminating in a strategic agreement aimed at promoting peace, enhancing governance, and advancing food security across communities. Held at the General Hassan…

A DELEGATION from the African Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD) of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) participated in a sensitisation workshop held in Kano for Commissioners of Education and Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB) drawn from seven North-West and six North-East states. According to MAAUN news website, the workshop forms part of the nationwide rollout of the HOPE-EDU programme, an initiative supported by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector. The MAAUN-AISD delegation comprised the President of MAAUN, Mohammad Israr; Executive Chairman of AISD, Audu Liman;…