In a heartfelt display of community solidarity, the management of Red China Restaurant in Kano on Tuesday distributed food items and other forms of support to more than 200 needy residents as part of its annual Ramadan humanitarian initiative. The gesture, which took place at the restaurant’s premises, was led by the establishment’s manager, Mr. Lok, and his wife. It is part of the restaurant’s long-standing tradition of assisting vulnerable members of the community during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a period marked by increased charitable giving. Addressing beneficiaries, Mr. Lok said the outreach reflected the restaurant’s commitment to…
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By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has renewed instruction to troopsis deployed in Zamfara State to decisively confront armed groups and eliminate any enemy combatant encountered in active battle situations without waiting for further clearance particularly where their lives are under immediate threat. The directive, issued during an operational assessment visit to frontline formations in the state, underscores the federal government’s determination to intensify the ongoing counter-banditry and counter-terrorism operations across the North-west. Musa, through the minister, charged field commanders and rank-and-file personnel to remain resolute, proactive, and guided by the rules of engagement, stressing that…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi . In a rare and profound moment of spiritual convergence, Christians and Muslims across Nigeria today commence their sacred season of fasting and penance a coincidence many faithful describe as both symbolic and divinely orchestrated. For adherents of both faiths, the period marks a solemn time of reflection, sacrifice, prayer and renewed commitment to God. While Christians enter the Lenten season a 40-day journey of repentance and spiritual discipline Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan, a period dedicated to fasting, devotion and charity. Religious leaders across the country have described the simultaneous observance as a powerful…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi , In a visit heavy with symbolism and policy signalling, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu undertook a day long working tour of Kebbi State, commissioning key projects, engaging farmers and security personnel, and reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to food security and rural prosperity. The President, who was received at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport by Governor Nasir Idris and other top officials, declared that agricultural expansion in north-western would remain central to the administration’s economic recovery agenda. “If we secure food, we secure the nation. Kebbi is not just a state it is a national food basket, and we will invest…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. Argungu, At the crack of dawn on the banks of the Matan Fada River, thousands of fishermen plunged into the shallow waters in a chaotic, joyful race for the largest catch signalling the much-anticipated return of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The 61st edition of this storied celebration has drawn participants and spectators from across Nigeria and beyond, mixing ancient ritual with contemporary festivity. Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Argungu Festival first held in 1934 as a symbol of reconciliation between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. Zuru Emirate From the mist-covered hills of Southern Kebbi State rises Zuru, a land where history is not buried in relics but lives on through an unbroken chain of royalty. For centuries, Zurutraditional institution has stood as the moral and cultural compass of the Dakarkari people, guiding society from its ancient beginnings to the realities of the modern Nigerian state. Today, that historic legacy finds expression in the reign of the present Emir of Zuru, whose leadership bridges the past and the present. Roots of Royal AuthorityThe Zuru Emirate emerged from early Dakarkari settlements that…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. Zuru town a decisive move to confront rising insecurity, security agencies in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, working alongside community vigilantes, have fully begun the destruction of motorcycles allegedly linked to youths popularly referred to as “Yahoo Boys” or “Malam-Malam.” The action follows mounting allegations that some of the affected youths have been involved in violent attacks using motorcycles to knock down unsuspecting residents. Community sources say many victims of such incidents have suffered fatal injuries, triggering fear and widespread concern among residents.Credible reports indicate that the enforcement action was taken following the directive…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a resident of Birnin Kebbi, Hamza Abdullahi Sama, over an alleged employment fraud involving ₦5.2 million, in which more than 175 job seekers were reportedly deceived with false promises of government-approved school feeding jobs across the state. According to the Command, the suspect, who resides in the KCC area of Birnin Kebbi, allegedly posed as an agent with the authority to facilitate recruitment into primary and secondary schools under the Kebbi State Government’s school feeding programme. Preliminary investigations revealed that Sama allegedly collected ₦30,000 each from the victims as…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kebbi State Command, on Tuesday held its 2026 Decoration Ceremony for newly promoted senior officers and rank-and-file personnel, underscoring the Corps’ commitment to merit, professionalism and disciplined service delivery. The ceremony, which took place at the State Headquarters Hall, Aliero Quarters, Gwadangaji, drew the representative of the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, members of the Kebbi State Executive Council, heads of sister security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, senior officers of the Corps, and other stakeholders. Speaking at the event, the State Commandant, Commandant K. A. Alkamawa, described the…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Police Command has arraigned an alleged armed robbery suspect, Shafiu Atiku, before a court inmg h Birnin Kebbi over the forceful dispossession of a commercial motorcyclist of his motorcycle. The suspect, a resident of Arewa Local Government Area, was arrested on January 15, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m., following an alleged attack on a commercial motorcyclist, identified as Jafar, along the Bypass Road in Birnin Kebbi. According to the police, Atiku allegedly assaulted the victim with a machete and a knife before dispossessing him of his Bajaj motorcycle while he was lawfully engaged…