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…
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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;…
MARYAM Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), has congratulated the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaka Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, Prof. Abdulrashid Garba on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Sunday, the President MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo said clocking 67 was a milestone that deserves celebration. “Clocking 67 is a milestone, a significant age that marks a life well lived. So, on behalf of the Management of MAAUN Group, I wish to felicitate with you on this auspicious occasion,” Prof. Gwarzo said. He described Prof. Garba as…
THE Department of State Services (DSS) has detained and subsequently granted bail to some officials of the Kano State Government following a petition filed by former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged cyberbullying, intimidation, and defamation on social media. News Point Nigeria reports that the officials were invited and questioned by the DSS for about four hours before being released on self-recognition, signalling that investigations into the matter are still ongoing. Those involved include Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano; Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser to the Governor on Information; Salisu Yahaya Hotoro,…
HAJIYA Maryam Abacha, widow of former Nigerian Head of State Sani Abacha, has called on political leaders, traditional institutions, religious scholars, women and youth organisations across Northern Nigeria to adopt a coordinated and constructive approach in engaging the Federal Government on the region’s multifaceted challenges, with a view to achieving durable and sustainable solutions. She also cautioned against the use of abusive language and derogatory remarks in public discourse, noting that such conduct is inimical to constructive engagement, undermines governance processes, and does not contribute to meaningful progress. According to her, “the use of invective against leaders does not serve…
A NEW Management Committee has been elected to run the affairs of Kano Golf Club 1908 (one of the Sporting Sections of Kano Club) in the ancient city of Kano. They include Mr David O. Emeana who was returned unopposed as the Captain of the Club believed to be the home of the oldest Golf Course in Nigeria. Other members of the new Management Committee also returned unopposed are, Auwalu M. Ahmed – Secretary, Bashir Musa – Public Relations Officer, Rufa’i Marafa – Competition Secretary, Golf Professional Lawan Malam – Course Officer, Shu’aibu Abdulkadir Kame – Handicap Secretary, Auwalu M.…
AS part of the solarization drive under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, construction of a 2-megawatt solar minigrid project for power generation at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, is set to commence soon. According to a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Deputy Registrar of the University, Information and Public Affairs, Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, disclosed this development on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai. Dr. Abdullahi revealed that the Federal Ministry…
THE National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday paid a strategic visit to former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, and Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo at Shekarau’s residence, popularly known as Mundubawa Palace, in Kano. News Point Nigeria reports that the visit is widely viewed as part of renewed efforts by the ruling APC to court influential political figures in Kano State, as shifting alliances and early permutations ahead of future elections begin to reshape the political landscape. During the meeting, Yilwatda made a direct and emotional appeal to the two political heavyweights, urging them to…