Author: Binta Kabir

KANO State Governor Abba Yusuf has applauded Bola Tinubu following the approval of the review and upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road project valued at N334bn by the Federal Executive Council. The governor’s commendation was contained in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin -Tofa. Yusuf described the approval as a historic breakthrough that would transform Kano’s road network and reposition the state as a commercial and logistics hub in Northern Nigeria. He said the redesigned project would span 132 kilometres and be constructed as a three-lane concrete carriageway equipped with solar-powered street lights…

THE Kano State Ramadan Feeding Programme Committee, established by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has provided meals to over 1.1 million people across the eight metropolitan Local Government Areas within the first 10 days of the holy month. The Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmed Tijjani Auwalu, disclosed this shortly after an inspection of feeding centers in Fagge, Nassarawa, and Gwale on Friday. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Sunday by Usman Gwadabe, Director of Public Enlightenment, Government House, Kano said the chairman, through the Committee Secretary and Special Adviser on Administration,…

THE Kano State Police Command has suspended the traditional Tashe performance during Ramadan, citing security concerns and the need to curb criminal activities. News Point Nigeria reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the decision followed consultations with the state government. Tashe, a long-standing cultural practice usually observed from the tenth day of Ramadan, features dramatic displays that depict life experiences. The event often involves young men and, sometimes, women wearing masks and comic costumes to satirise current events and prominent figures in society. According to the police, some criminal elements exploit the gathering to…

THE Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has tracked down and recovered several government-owned vehicles from former commissioners who allegedly failed to return them after leaving office. News Point Nigeria reports that the recovery exercise, carried out on Thursday morning in Kano, affected a number of high-profile former cabinet members, including Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar, a former Commissioner for Security; Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Commissioner for Youth and Sports; Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, former Commissioner for Science and Technology; Dr. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, former Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs; and Hon. Nasiru Sani Garo, former Commissioner for Special…

THE Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano. The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy. The group specifically singled out…

A BREWING dispute between a Kano State government aide and a journalist has escalated, with the reporter indicating that legal action may be imminent if no formal apology or official communication is issued. News Point Nigeria reports that the  controversy stems from an incident that allegedly occurred at the Race Course in Kano metropolis during the Argungu Motor Rally, an event held as part of activities marking the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The government official at the center of the dispute is Auwal Sani Rogo, identified as a Senior Special Reporter with the Kano…

THE Kano State Government has announced plans to install toll gates on major highways leading into the Kano metropolis as part of efforts to enhance security monitoring and strengthen the state’s socio-economic framework. The decision was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Housing Development, Adamu Abdullahi on Monday. According to the statement, the initiative is designed to improve surveillance of vehicular movement into the city and reinforce security architecture at strategic entry points. The proposed locations for the toll gates include Katsina Road, Gwarzo Road, Zaria Road,…

THE Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of food to residents under its 2026/1447AH Ramadan Feeding Programme, following the approval of a committee by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to oversee the exercise. This was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday . According to the statement, food distribution started on Thursday, February 19, across designated centres within the state. “The Governor announced that food distribution commenced since Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 115 feeding centres across the eight Kano metropolitan LGAs,” the statement read. The government said…

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the bye-election held in Kano State. This was contained in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. The Governor described the election as a milestone in the democratic journey of the state, noting that the calm atmosphere recorded across polling units reflected the growing political maturity of the people and the effectiveness of security arrangements put in place. He specifically appreciated the people of…

THREE major opposition political parties are absent from the ballot in Saturday’s bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State. The affected parties are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). INEC has, however, declared its readiness to conduct what it described as a free, fair, and credible by-election in the Municipal and Ungogo state constituencies. The off-season poll is being held to fill two vacant seats in the Kano State House of Assembly following the deaths of the former lawmakers last year.…

A DEVASTATING early morning fire has destroyed no fewer than 50 shops at the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in the Dakata area of Kano State, leaving traders in shock and counting their losses. News Point Nigeria reports that the blaze, which reportedly began around 5:40 a.m. on Friday, swept through a section of the busy market known for housing small-scale industrial and recycling businesses. Chairman of the market’s fire committee, Dauda Haruna Chula, confirmed the incident, describing the situation as alarming as flames continued to rage hours after the outbreak. “From the preliminary what we have seen, about 50 shops…

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said pin vending for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on Saturday, February 28. The board announced this in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, yesterday in Abuja. The statement said as of Tuesday, February 17, the board had successfully registered over 1.5 million candidates for the examination. This year’s UTME is scheduled to hold from April 16 to 25. The statement reads: “The sale of e-PINs, which enables a candidate to proceed to the Centre for registration, will end…

THE Kano Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres across the state ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. News Point Nigeria reports that the directive, announced on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sulaiman, affects entertainment centres popularly known as gala houses, as well as Disc Jockey (DJ) operators operating under the board’s regulatory jurisdiction. “Effective from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, all such venues will remain closed until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The directive will take effect from 10:00 p.m. on that day,” the statement read.…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the need to strategically position Kano State at the centre of national governance in order to accelerate development. The governor made this known while addressing a mammoth crowd at the 2026 Grand Rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf explained that Kano, given its size, population and economic relevance, cannot afford to remain politically disconnected from the Federal Government. Governor…

THE National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has returned to Nigeria following what his party described as “strategic international engagements” in India. News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso arrived on Sunday through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where he was received by top party officials and prominent members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. Among those who welcomed the former presidential candidate were NNPP National Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed; Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo; and the senator representing Kano Central, Rufai Hanga. A viral video circulating on social media showed Kwankwaso passing through airport security…

THE Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has officially unveiled its first-ever Cooperative Society, and inaugurated eminent personalities as Trustees of the newly formed platform. News Point Nigeria reports that in the same vein, the Correspondents’ Chapel flagged off it’s first ever Ramadan food programme distribution to members. Trustees include Associate Professor Sule Ya’u Sule, the Kano Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Mai Mota. Speaking at the ceremony held on Saturday at the Press centre, Former Chairman of the NUJ Kano State Council and National Trustee,…

ANOTHER fire outbreak has been reported at the popular Singa Market, Gidan Glass area of Kano, barely two weeks after another major fire incident at the same market. News Point Nigeria reports that the Head of the Labourers Association at the market, Hamisu Dan Hisbah, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Saturday evening. “The fire just broke out 10 minutes ago. We don’t know what caused it yet, but the fire service have arrived and they are trying to contain it,” he said. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire remained unknown, while…

THE Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Dawanau, Associate Professor Auwal Sani Salihu, has facilitated the inauguration and induction of the hospital’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), in a move aimed at strengthening institutional integrity and promoting accountability. News Point Nigeria reports the inauguration, held yesterday at the hospital premises in Kano State, was conducted in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Kano/Jigawa States Office. The development aligns with the ICPC Act and the Federal Government’s directive mandating all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to establish ACTUs as internal accountability mechanisms to prevent…

THE Kano State Government has denied moves to prevent Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso from coming into the state, describing the allegation as false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. Recall that Kwankwaso’s political associate, Buba Galadima had in a chat with an online newspaper, alleged that Governor Abba Yusuf’s government had written to the Federal Government to stop Kwankwaso from coming into the state. But in a swift reaction to the allegation, the State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, dismissed the allegation in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Thursday, describing it as…

JUSTICE Obiora Egwatu, on Thursday, stepped aside from presiding over the Federal High Court’s asset forfeiture suit involving a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and two others, citing personal reasons. News Point Nigeria reports that Egwatu told the court he could no longer continue with the matter shortly after counsel for the parties announced their appearances. “Ladies and gentlemen, for personal reasons, and for the better interest of justice, I will recuse myself from this case,” he said. The judge directed that the case file be sent to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for…