Author: Binta Kabir

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…

MALAM Dahiru Shekarau, a retired Permanent Secretary and senior brother to former Kano State Governor and Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has passed away. The announcement of his death was made on Tuesday by Sule Ya’u Sule, PhD. According to the statement, Malam Dahiru died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was described as a respected elder and accomplished civil servant who served the public with dedication before his retirement from the Kano State civil service. Funeral prayers (Janaza) are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Giginyu Jumu’a Mosque in Kano by 10:00 a.m., in accordance with…

OVER 30 people have been killed in a tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde, in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, according to local officials. News Point Nigeria reports that the fatal crash involved a trailer travelling towards Gujungu, which reportedly lost control due to reckless driving. Many other passengers sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the state. Confirming the incident, the Kano State Government’s spokesperson said, “The fatal accident involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu, which allegedly crashed due to reckless driving, leading to the death of over…

THE Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), in collaboration with the Mobile Environmental Sanitation Court, has sealed a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) depot in Hotoro and sanctioned several other facilities for breaches of environmental sanitation laws. News Point Nigeria reports that the enforcement exercise, carried out on Thursday, spanned key locations across the state, including government institutions, commercial centres, private establishments, and public conveniences. Speaking during the operation, REMASAB Managing Director Muhammad Khalil said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and protect public health. “Environmental sanitation laws are meant to…

A 62-YEAR-OLD Lagos-based businessman has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to smuggle cocaine to China. This was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, he was apprehended on Saturday, during the outward clearance of passengers travelling to China via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940. A body scan conducted by NDLEA officers confirmed that he had ingested illicit drugs, after which he was…

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has visited Singer market to sympathise with traders whose shops were recently gutted by a devastating fire incident. This was contained in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Thursday. During the visit, the Governor expressed deep concern over the losses suffered by the affected traders and assured them of the government’s support and commitment to their welfare. Governor Yusuf announced a donation of N100 million naira as relief assistance to the victims of the fire disaster. Among those who received the Governor during the…

JUSTICE Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and 3 others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest. News Point Nigeria reports that ruling on an Ex-parte application filed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration, Justice Subilim granted an interim order restraining the 1st to 5th respondents and their privies or agents from embarking on strike pending the hearing of the motion on notice. He also ordered the 5th-9th defendants who are security agencies to ensure…

AN early morning fire on Monday razed parts of a popular Kano market, also known as Singa Market. News Point Nigeria reports that the fire broke out in the early hours of the day, causing damage to sections of the busy market. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, said the service received a distress call at about 3:16 am and immediately deployed firefighting personnel to the scene to contain the blaze. “As of about 10am, pockets of the market were still burning, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control and prevent…

THE Kano State Government has assured residents that the lingering emirship dispute in the state will soon be resolved, as efforts are underway to restore lasting peace, stability and unity. News Point Nigeria reports that the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, gave the assurance on Thursday while addressing journalists in Kano, saying the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has already taken concrete steps to address the crisis. According to the commissioner, the state government remains fully committed to dialogue and engagement with all relevant stakeholders, stressing that the emirate issue would not be allowed to…

KANO State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across key sectors of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi (Alhajiji) has been appointed as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs in the Office of the Executive Governor. He was, until his appointment, the Senior Special Assistant on Protocol I to the governor. Also appointed is Aisha Tamburawa as Special Adviser to the Governor…

A FORMER National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has celebrated the graduation of his daughter, Fatima, from King’s College London. News Point Nigeria reports that Fatima, who is married to Idris Ajimobi, son of the late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, graduated from the prestigious UK institution on Thursday. Ganduje shared the news in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, describing the moment as a proud and memorable occasion for his family. “Yesterday in London, I had the honour of celebrating my daughter Fatima’s graduation from King’s College London. Her journey…

KANO State has been plunged into widespread darkness following an indefinite strike by workers of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), a development that has crippled socio-economic activities across the metropolis and surrounding areas, leaving residents, businesses and essential service providers counting heavy losses. News Point Nigeria reports that strike, jointly declared by the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), began on Wednesday after the expiration of an ultimatum issued to KEDCO management, which elapsed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, without resolution. As early as Wednesday morning, union members…