Abdullahi Alhassan reports for Daily Observer from Kaduna, covering news across northern Nigeria. His work focuses on regional politics, security, and community affairs in the North.
Aug 12, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan CISLAC warns of rising electoral violence, vote buying and political intimidation ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, urging security agencies and political actors to protect voters and ensure a credible poll. View more
Aug 11, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan YandyTech has launched a multilingual WhatsApp election assistant, Muryanmu, offering Nigerians polling unit details, candidate profiles and verified election information in Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and English. View more
Aug 07, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan The NDC has accused the Federal and Zamfara State governments of failing to protect Kaura Namoda residents after a bandit attack in Kasuwar Daji, donating ₦500,000 to victims while calling for urgent security intervention View more
Aug 04, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Over 70 civil society organisations urge Nigeria’s National Assembly to withdraw controversial NGO and social media bills, warning they threaten free speech, civic space, and democratic participation ahead of 2027 elections. View more
Aug 03, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan A Kaduna-based church honours Muslim journalist Ibrahima Yakubu of DW Hausa for his contributions to peace journalism, interfaith dialogue, and national unity, highlighting growing efforts to promote religious tolerance in Nigeria. View more
Jul 29, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum calls for increased private sector investment in education while commissioning Noble Scholars School in Maiduguri, highlighting efforts to rebuild and expand quality learning after insurgency. View more
Jul 27, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum plans to close Konduga IDP camp as part of ongoing resettlement efforts, inspecting new housing projects in Amarwa and Maiwa while reaffirming voluntary return for displaced persons. View more
Jul 22, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Borno Governor Babagana Zulum announces plans to upgrade healthcare in resettled communities through a partnership with UMTH, targeting 20 hospitals with modern equipment and US-donated medical supplies. View more
Jul 22, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan The Federal High Court in Gusau has fixed July 28, 2026, for further mention of a suit filed by APC aspirant Sani Shinkafi challenging the Zamfara North senatorial primary that produced Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura. View more
Jul 20, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Borno Governor Babagana Zulum rewards winners of the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition with houses, N500,000 and PhD sponsorship, while 15 judges receive N2 million each. View more
Jul 14, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan Borno Governor Babagana Zulum engages investors to establish pharmaceutical manufacturing and Tom Brown production in Maiduguri, pledging incentives to boost healthcare, nutrition, and economic growth. View more
Jul 14, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan A new book by Mariam Marwa Abdu launched in Kaduna is fueling renewed calls to end child marriage in Nigeria, with stakeholders urging its use for advocacy, legal reform, and grassroots awareness. View more
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