Kano State

By Uzair Adam

Members of the Fagge Local Government Area in Kano State have welcomed the appointment of Dr. Salisu Salisu as Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce and Technology (FCAPT), describing the development as a well-deserved recognition of his academic excellence, professional competence and years of dedicated service.

The community members also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the appointment, expressing confidence that Dr. Salisu’s wealth of experience would contribute to the growth and development of the institution.

The Daily Reality reports that Dr. Salisu is a senior academic in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology with expertise in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology and agricultural research.

He obtained his PhD in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry from Benue State University during the 2023/2024 academic session after earning a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Bayero University Kano.

He has also authored several scholarly publications on heavy metals, food safety and spectroscopic analysis.

Reacting to the appointment, Aisar Fagge, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at Kano State Polytechnic, described it as a testament to Dr. Fagge’s resilience, dedication and commitment to the institution.

“As one of the old comrades of the school, this appointment is a testimony to his resilience, dedication, commitment and cordial relationship with the staff and the management,” he said.

Aisar expressed optimism that Dr. Salisu’s wealth of experience would help move the institution to greater heights.

He also prayed that Allah would grant the new provost wisdom and guidance in the discharge of his responsibilities while appreciating everyone who contributed to making the appointment possible.

Also speaking, another community member, Hussaini Ibrahim Kote, congratulated the new provost and thanked President Tinubu for what he described as appointing the right person for the job.

The community members prayed for Allah to grant Dr. Salisu success in his new assignment and guide him in steering the Federal College of Agricultural Produce and Technology to greater achievements.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Government on Saturday commenced the distribution of land allocation documents to political appointees, with polling agents scheduled to receive theirs on Sunday, as part of an exercise that will benefit about 2,500 beneficiaries.

The official ceremony, held in Kano, saw land allocation documents presented to Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Senior Special Reporters, Special Assistants (SAs), Special Reporters and Personal Assistants (PAs) serving under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Governor Yusuf, whose address was delivered by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said the distribution underscored his administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to those who served the government.

“Today is not merely about presenting land allocation documents; it is about keeping a promise,” the governor said in the message read on his behalf.

He recalled that he had assured the political appointees during an engagement last month that they would receive land allocations, noting that Saturday’s presentation fulfilled that pledge.

The governor said Saturday’s exercise covered political appointees, while polling agents would receive their allocation documents on Sunday, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to about 2,500.

He described the initiative as part of the administration’s broader effort to reduce the state’s housing deficit, promote home ownership, create wealth for families and reward loyalty, commitment and hard work.

Yusuf urged beneficiaries to regard the allocations as the beginning of their journey towards property ownership rather than simply pieces of paper.

He also highlighted his administration’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water supply, social intervention and land administration, including the digitalisation of land records, reforms aimed at improving transparency, and preparations for a new Kano Metropolitan Master Plan.

The governor called on the beneficiaries to continue engaging with residents by explaining government policies and programmes while providing feedback that would strengthen governance.

“The greatest campaign any government can undertake is the visible impact of its work on the lives of the people,” he said.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar, said the exercise reflected the administration’s commitment to rewarding loyalty and fulfilling its promises.

“This programme reflects the character of this administration—a government that keeps its promises and rewards loyalty, commitment and hard work,” Umar said.

He noted that records available to the ministry showed that no previous administration in Kano had undertaken land allocations on such a scale within such a short period.

According to him, the initiative forms part of the government’s broader plan to reduce the housing deficit, expand access to land ownership, empower young people, women and vulnerable groups, and create lasting wealth through secure property ownership.

He urged beneficiaries to regard the allocations as a lifetime opportunity and continue supporting the administration by sensitising residents to its programmes and achievements across various sectors.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Sani Tukur described the gesture as a demonstration of the government’s appreciation for their service.

“We receive this generous gesture with gratitude and humility. It is more than just an allocation of land; it is a clear reflection that our service is valued,” he said.

Tukur pledged the continued loyalty and commitment of the beneficiaries to the administration and prayed for Allah to grant the governor good health, wisdom and strength to continue leading Kano State.

By Uzair Adam 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano that barred its personnel from operating on state and local government roads, limiting their activities to federal highways.

The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice M. S. Shuaibu, followed a suit instituted by Kano-based lawyer, Barrister Abba Hikima, who challenged the legality of FRSC checkpoints mounted on township roads in July 2025. 

He argued that motorists were being stopped despite committing no traffic offences.

In his ruling, Justice Shuaibu held that the FRSC acted beyond the powers granted to it by law by operating on state roads. 

He further ruled that the Corps’ actions infringed on citizens’ constitutional rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed under Sections 35 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution.

The court granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiff, including a perpetual injunction restraining the FRSC from operating on state and local government roads in Kano. 

It also ordered the Corps to publish a public apology in a national newspaper and awarded N800,000 in damages and costs.

Reacting to the judgment, the Public Education Officer of the Kano Sector Command, CRC Abdullahi Aliyu Labaran, said the Corps respects the decision of the court but believes the ruling has been widely misunderstood.

He explained that the judgment did not invalidate the FRSC Establishment Act, 2007, but only restricted the Corps’ operations in Kano to federal highways pending further legal action.

According to him, the FRSC will continue to patrol major federal roads within the state, including the Kano–Zaria Road, Kano–Katsina Road, Kano–Maiduguri Road, Kano Western Bypass, Airport Road and Murtala Mohammed Way.

Labaran expressed concern over social media posts encouraging motorists to resist FRSC officers, warning that such actions could lead to unnecessary confrontations, threaten public order and endanger lives.

He added that the Corps decided to challenge the ruling because it believes its defence was not adequately considered during the proceedings.

Pending the outcome of the appeal, the FRSC assured members of the public that it would continue to carry out its statutory responsibilities professionally and within the confines of the law on federal highways across Kano State.

The Corps also urged motorists to cooperate with its personnel and disregard what it described as misleading online interpretations of the court’s judgment.

By Uzair Adam 

The Federal High Court in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has no legal authority to carry out enforcement operations on roads under the control of the Kano State Government or its local government councils.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice M. S. Shuaibu held that the commission acted beyond its statutory powers when its personnel stopped, questioned and delayed motorists on township roads in Kano in July 2025.

The suit was instituted by Kano-based lawyer, Abba Hikima, who challenged the legality of the commission’s operations on state roads, arguing that FRSC officials violated his fundamental rights by demanding his driver’s licence and interrogating him despite the absence of any traffic offence.

The court agreed with the applicant, ruling that the actions of the FRSC officers violated the rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed under Sections 35 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution.

Justice Shuaibu granted all the major reliefs sought by Hikima, including a perpetual injunction restraining FRSC personnel from stopping, harassing or interfering with motorists on Kano State roads without lawful authority.

The court also ordered the commission to publish a public apology in a national newspaper and awarded the applicant N800,000 as damages and litigation costs.

The dispute arose in July 2025 after FRSC operatives mounted checkpoints on township roads within Kano metropolis, where they stopped motorists to demand driver’s licences and question them even when no primary traffic offence had been committed.

Hikima maintained that the FRSC’s powers are limited to federal highways and do not extend to roads under state or local jurisdiction, a position the court upheld in its judgment.

By Muhammad Abubakar

The Institute of Islamic Cogitation, in collaboration with Markaz Khulafa’irrashidin Sharada, will host the 4th Annual Summit on the Life and Legacy of Sheikh Ja’afar Mahmud Adam on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Usman ibn Affan Mosque, Kofar Gaya, Kano.

The summit will focus on the theme: “Rethinking Islamic Scholarship, Leadership, and Societal Transformation in Contemporary Nigeria.”

According to the organisers, the event aims to examine Sheikh Ja’afar’s enduring contributions to Islamic scholarship, leadership, and social reform. Scholars, researchers, students, and members of the public are expected to participate in discussions on seven approved sub-themes, including Qur’anic exegesis, jurisprudence, theological education, youth engagement, institutional development, and strategies for sustaining his intellectual legacy.

The annual gathering is intended to promote informed academic discourse on the late scholar’s teachings and their relevance to contemporary Nigerian society while encouraging reflection on the role of Islamic scholarship in national development.

By Uzair Adam 

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has clarified that Dr Nasa’i Gwadabe, who has been linked to sexual harassment allegations circulating on social media, is no longer a member of its academic staff, while reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the university’s Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, who said Dr Gwadabe’s one-year appointment as a Visiting Lecturer expired in May 2026 and was not renewed.

The statement followed allegations that Dr Gwadabe attempted to sexually harass a female student who was reportedly under his academic supervision.

The allegations drew widespread public attention after a video circulated on social media showing the lecturer being assaulted by some men. 

Social media users alleged that the men were the student’s husband and his friend, who reportedly lured him to a location where he had allegedly arranged to meet the student.

“The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria wishes to clarify recent reports circulating on social media regarding Dr Nasa’i Gwadabe,” the statement read.

“His one-year appointment ended in May 2026 and was not renewed. He is therefore no longer affiliated with MAAUN.”

The university explained that visiting lecturers are employed on one-year contracts, with renewals based on satisfactory performance, institutional needs and management approval.

According to the statement, Dr Gwadabe’s contract expired alongside those of several other visiting lecturers, stressing that the decision not to renew his appointment was unrelated to the allegations currently attracting public attention.

The management reiterated that MAAUN maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation.

It added that the university’s founder had instituted a N5 million reward for any female student who reports and provides credible evidence of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving any lecturer or staff member through the appropriate reporting channels.

The university also dismissed claims circulating online that a student was delayed for two years because of the alleged misconduct or that one of the alleged victims was a postgraduate student.

According to the statement, both claims are false, noting that MAAUN only recently graduated its first set of students and has yet to commence postgraduate programmes.

The management urged journalists and members of the public to report the matter accurately and avoid referring to Dr Gwadabe as a current staff member, insisting that his affiliation with the institution ended in May 2026.

To support its position, the university released a letter dated April 27, 2026, signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Israr, notifying Dr Gwadabe that his application for reappointment as a Senior Visiting Lecturer had been unsuccessful.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Five people lost their lives in 30 fire outbreaks recorded across Kano State in June, according to the Kano State Fire Service.

The agency said the incidents also destroyed property valued at more than N120.4 million during the month. It added that its emergency response efforts prevented the loss of property estimated at N481.8 million.

The figures appeared in the Fire Service’s operational report for June, which the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, released on Monday.

Apart from responding to fire outbreaks, the report stated that the service handled seven rescue operations during the period. It also recorded one false alarm and successfully rescued three people from separate emergency situations.

The Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents to be more careful when handling fire in order to reduce preventable incidents.

He said, “We urge members of the public to exercise caution when using fire and ensure that all sources of fire are completely extinguished after use to prevent avoidable fire outbreaks.”

Anas also called on parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their children to prevent drowning incidents.

He added, “Parents and guardians should closely supervise their children and prevent them from playing near puddles, ponds, rivers, or uncovered wells in order to reduce incidents of drowning, particularly among children and young people.”

The fire service director also reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through timely emergency response, public safety campaigns, and cooperation with communities.

By Ibrahim Yunusa 

The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, officially commissioned and handed over the Leather Enterprise Centre to Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), describing the project as a major Federal Government investment in vocational education, youth empowerment, and the development of Nigeria’s leather industry. 

The centre is expected to provide practical training, promote research and innovation, and equip students with entrepreneurial skills that will create employment opportunities.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Provost of ABCOAD, Dr Hassan Ibrahim, thanked the Federal Government and the Ministry of Livestock Development for establishing the facility.

 He said the centre would strengthen practical teaching in leather technology, shoe production, and other leather products while serving as a hub for research and enterprise development. 

He also highlighted the college’s contribution to agricultural manpower, noting that most extension workers in Kano and Jigawa States are graduates of the institution, and announced the launch of a Mobile Veterinary Service for livestock farmers.

Representatives of the Kano State Government praised the project as a significant boost to technical and vocational education.

 They said the Leather Enterprise Centre would equip young people with marketable skills, encourage entrepreneurship, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth. 

They also urged the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to sustain its partnership with ABCOAD, given ABCOAD’s strategic role in developing skilled agricultural and livestock professionals.

While handing over the facility, Minister Maiha reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to investing in institutions that promote innovation, skills acquisition, and entrepreneurship. 

He said the centre would prepare students to become employers of labour rather than job seekers, adding that vocational education remains essential for job creation, economic diversification, and sustainable national development. 

The event attracted government officials, traditional rulers, academics, industry stakeholders, development partners, students, and members of the public.

By Uzair Adam

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed the immediate past Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, as chairman of a newly established Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Kano State.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said the task force was constituted as part of the administration’s renewed commitment to tackling substance abuse and drug-related crimes.

Muhuyi, who until recently headed the state anti-corruption commission, will lead a multi-agency committee that includes A.A. Zaura, the Commander of Narcotics of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), representatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Ministry of Health, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kano State Hisbah Board, the Kano Emirate Council and the Council of Ulama.

Other members include Maryam Muhammad of Northwest University, Ambassador Yunusa Yusuf Hamza, retired DCI Abba Badamasi and Ambassador Maryam Hassan of LESPADA, while Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, Executive Secretary of the Consumer Protection Council, will serve as secretary and Aliyu Muhammad Sani, Director of Research and Evaluation at REPA, as co-secretary.

According to the statement, the task force is expected to strengthen intelligence gathering and information sharing among security agencies, identify and dismantle drug trafficking networks, facilitate targeted raids and arrests, and support the speedy prosecution of offenders.

The committee will also lead public enlightenment campaigns aimed at reducing drug demand, particularly among youths and other vulnerable groups, while promoting rehabilitation and support services for persons affected by substance abuse.

Governor Yusuf described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats facing the future of young people and reiterated his administration’s determination to tackle the challenge through enforcement, prevention and community participation.

He also charged members of the task force to discharge their responsibilities with commitment, professionalism and patriotism in order to safeguard the future of Kano State.

By Khalid Imam 

The Triple R Kannywood Renewed Hope Initiative, the highest body of elite Kannywood actors and other influential Arewa creatives, led by Alhaji Dauda Adamu Abdullahi Kahutu Rarara, organised a special prayer session to pray for peace, unity, and security in Nigeria on 22nd June 2026 at the Aminu Dantata Trade Fair Complex in Kano City.

Conceived by a high-powered 5-Man Committee of Special Prayer chaired by Nura Hussaini, a famous Hausa film actor, the session drew a massive turnout of notable Hausa film actors, directors, singers, scriptwriters, authors, and other creatives in the arts industry. TikTok influencers and dozens of group members were also in attendance, and all were united by their concern over Nigeria’s security situation.

The special prayers attracted enthusiastic attendees from the film and arts industry in Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Niger, Sokoto, Borno, and other Northern regions. Starting around 11 am, members recited the Holy Qur’an. A big cow and a large ram were slaughtered, and the meat was shared among the public. The act sought Allah’s intervention for lasting peace and security, especially in troubled areas. 

Prayers were also faithfully offered for Almighty Allah to completely crush all those directly or indirectly profiting from the killing of innocent lives, especially bandits and other troublemakers. Members also prayed, asking God to bring a permanent end to terrorism, armed robbery, kidnapping, and every form of insecurity plaguing Nigeria, particularly the North.

To ensure a well-coordinated and sustained approach, the initiative is committed to establishing the said powerful standing committee under the chairmanship of Nura Hussaini, with Sharu Nagudu serving as Vice Chairman. All members of the Triple R Kannywood for Renewed Hope Initiative are automatic and committed members, working collectively to hold continuous prayers for peace, unity, security, and Nigeria’s overall development.

At the heart of the prayers was a collective plea for Allah’s immediate intervention in ending the violence still disrupting communities across Nigeria. The group also prayed for lasting peace, security, and stability across Nigeria, for unity, love, and mutual understanding among all citizens, and for wisdom and sound guidance for the country’s political leadership at the national and state levels as they strive harder to steer the nation toward achieving peace and socioeconomic transformation.

Speaking to journalists at the venue of the special prayers and sacrifices, Rarara, a preeminent Hausa song artist and leader of the converged creative minds under the Triple R Kannywood Renewed Hope Initiative, said, “The initiative recognises the daunting challenges security agents face daily in tackling insecurity across the country. This prayer session was organised to complement their efforts by seeking Allah’s intervention and urging the general public to join in praying for the success of the government and security personnel in combating this persistent menace.”

Khalid Imam, a multiple award-winning bilingual author based in Kano, attended the special prayer session and crafted this report.