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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION Kano APC Chairman Rescued After 68 Days in Captivity: The Bigger Questions About Nigeria's Security By Itoro Uwah | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 National Security | Public Affairs | Nigeria KANO, NIGERIA — The Kano State Police Command has announced the rescue of Abdullahi Alasan Beli, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, after 68 days in captivity. Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, was abducted from his residence in Beli community on September 1, 2026. Police confirmed his rescue on November 9, disclosing that two suspects had been arrested and an AK-47 rifle with 18 rounds of ammunition recovered during investigations. The development has brought relief to the victim and his family while renewing questions about kidnapping, cross-state criminal networks and the protection of ordinary Nigerians. How Police Secured His Freedom According to the Kano State Police Command, th...
  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION Kano APC Chairman Rescued After 68 Days in Captivity: The Bigger Questions About Nigeria's Security By Itoro Uwah | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 National Security | Public Affairs | Nigeria KANO, NIGERIA — The Kano State Police Command has announced the rescue of Abdullahi Alasan Beli, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, after 68 days in captivity. Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, was abducted from his residence in Beli community on September 1, 2026. Police confirmed his rescue on November 9, disclosing that two suspects had been arrested and an AK-47 rifle with 18 rounds of ammunition recovered during investigations. The development has brought relief to the victim and his family while renewing questions about kidnapping, cross-state criminal networks and the protection of ordinary Nigerians. How Police Secured His Freedom According to the Kano State Police Command, th...
  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | EVENING EDITION Kano Allocates ₦100 Million to Adolescent Health: Why Nigeria Must Turn Budget Promises Into Real Protection for Young People By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, October 29, 2026 Youth Development | Public Health | Governance | BEFOCUS Africa KANO, NIGERIA — A new report from the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has highlighted a dedicated ₦100 million budget allocation for adolescent and young people's health and development in Kano State, marking a potentially significant step toward institutionalising youth-focused healthcare financing in Nigeria. The report, published on October 28, 2026, credits coordinated advocacy involving civil society organisations, youth representatives, healthcare professionals and the media with helping establish the dedicated budget line. The development is part of Nigeria's Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP), coordinated by the Africa Health Budget Network ...