The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has enhanced its strategic communication capacity through participation in a specialized Capacity-Building Training for Public Relations Officers (PROs). The programme, organized by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) in partnership with EngenderHealth, is taking place at the Nigeria Healthwatch Headquarters in Abuja. The training is designed to strengthen strategic messaging, digital engagement, and media collaboration within the public health sector. Participants from Kano and Kaduna States are gaining practical skills in report writing, photography, digital content management, multi-channel public enlightenment campaigns, and professional press release preparation. Facilitated by communication…
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The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano, held an interactive session with e-Health Africa to refine a proposed geospatial training curriculum for public health professionals, addressing a critical skills gap in the sector. The meeting, which focused on the structure and content of the programme, was attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Amina Mustapha, highlighting the University’s commitment to capacity-building initiatives that bridge academia and industry. Welcoming the e-Health Africa delegation, CDA Director Professor Sanusi Gaya Mohammed noted that the partnership between CDA and e-Health Africa dates back to 2014. He highlighted the Centre’s…
Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for unity, cooperation, and responsible leadership among traditional institutions and community stakeholders following visits by delegations from Batsari and Kusada Local Government Areas to Government House. The Governor made the appeal while receiving district heads and community representatives after the conferment of traditional titles by the Katsina Emirate Council. Traditional Ruler Tasks Parents On Inculcating Moral Values On Their Children Governor Radda congratulated the newly appointed title holders, including the Bebejin Katsina and the Sarkin Ruma of Batsari, describing traditional titles as sacred responsibilities that must be exercised with…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed concern over reports that a proposed bill before the United States Congress allegedly references its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in connection with claims of “severe religious freedom violations.” In a press statement dated February 12, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement described the allegations as unfounded and misleading, insisting that they are inconsistent with the former Kano governor’s public record. No Evidence Linking Kwankwaso to Terror Financing -COSEYL Insists The statement was reacting to reports surrounding the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457), which…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE), Zaria, has convened a one-day stakeholders’ meeting with traditional and religious leaders to review the achievements and impact of its Pathways to Choice Learning to Scale Project. The meeting, held at the CGE Conference Hall in GRA Sabon Gari, Zaria, brought together key community leaders from 40 communities across Makarfi, Giwa, Sabon Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. In her welcome address, the Project Coordinator, Malama Alawiya Abdullahi, highlighted the need for sustained collaboration from traditional rulers, religious leaders and parents to advance the education of adolescent girls. She explained that the project…
Sani Dutsinma The 2026 edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has commenced in Kebbi State with a series of activities, including an Investors’ Summit, secondary schools quiz competition, races, and colourful cultural and traditional displays. Declaring the afternoon events open, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Zuru, described the festival’s return as historic and memorable. He said the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris deserves commendation for reviving the festival after it was suspended for more than five years. According to the Speaker, the Argungu Emirate Council, as custodian of…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) says the state has secured investment commitments worth about $14 billion through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with investors across critical sectors of the economy. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Kabiru Mohammed Kamba, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on the sidelines of the Argungu Festival inauguration, which began with an Investors’ Forum aimed at showcasing the state’s economic potential. According to him, no fewer than 42 investors from different parts of the world, including the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, are participating in the forum to…
The Kebbi State Government has called on residents to accord President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a befitting and warm reception during his visit to the state on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The appeal was conveyed in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Malam Yahaya Sarki. Nigeria-France Partnership Moving From Dialogue to Delivery-Tinubu According to the statement, President Tinubu will embark on a state visit to commission several major, people-oriented projects executed by the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. The President is also expected to attend the 61st Argungu International Fishing…
Sani Dutsinma The 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has officially commenced in Birnin Kebbi, with the Kebbi State Government launching an Investors’ Forum aimed at attracting local and international partners. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Tafida, said the forum reflects the strong commitment of both the Federal and State Governments to deliver a successful, globally competitive festival. Tafida, who chairs the Central Planning Committee of the festival, described the Investors’ Forum as a historic curtain-raiser designed to reposition the Argungu Festival as a key tourism asset and economic driver for…
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), organized a one-day workshop for media practitioners on police reform and accountability issues. The event brought together reporters, editors,presenters and producers from print, broadcast, and digital media to enhance professional reporting on policing and justice sector reforms. 248 Suspects Arrested in Kano as Police Rescue Kidnap Victims In her presentation titled “What is Police Reform: Overview of the Police Act and the Role of Media and Citizens in Ensuring a Robust Reform Framework,” PWAN Program…
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa,has commissioned a 3KVA solar-powered inverter facility with 1,000 battery arms at the popular Kitchen Conversion (New Hall). The facility, designed to serve 500 students, aims to provide steady and uninterrupted power supply, ensuring a conducive 24-hour reading environment, particularly as students undertake their second semester examinations. Speaking at the commissioning, Professor Musa emphasized that the initiative reflects the University Management’s commitment to student welfare and academic success. He also revealed that the renovation of student hostels will commence immediately, with plans to expand similar solar-powered facilities across other University campuses.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated two influential Nigerians, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Anna Adeola Makanju, Vice President for Global Impact at OpenAI, on their inclusion in the Devex Power 50 List for 2026. The duo were selected alongside 48 other global leaders, including Ghana’s President John Mahama, for their contributions to shaping international development. President Tinubu Approves Leadership Swap in Key Ministries President Tinubu commended the achievements of Pate and Makanju, describing the recognition as “well-deserved” and praising their roles in raising Nigeria’s profile globally. “By their nomination, Pate and Makanju…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the new Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), Abuja. SHESTCO is tasked with conducting research and development in technology, including the management and operation of Nigeria’s nuclear research facility. DPL Launches Advanced Technology to Boost Production The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointments in a statement. In a separate appointment, Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael has been named the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). The President also announced the appointment of other NEMSA…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive development across the region. Inuwa gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of the SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, during a courtesy visit. The NITDA boss noted that the Commission’s objectives align closely with the Agency’s strategic roadmap, emphasizing that digital literacy and talent development remain the bedrock of Nigeria’s digital economy. He reiterated the national target of achieving 95 percent digital literacy by 2030, with…
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has declared that Jigawa State Government’s sustained investment in the education sector is producing measurable and positive outcomes, particularly in the area of basic education. The governor made the assertion while presiding over a Basic Education Stakeholders’ Roundtable Meeting held at the Government House, Dutse. The meeting was convened to review progress, challenges, and emerging opportunities within the basic education sub-sector. The roundtable brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and its agencies, development partners, non-governmental organisations, and other key stakeholders. It was coordinated by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has rewarded outstanding civil servants with laptops in recognition of their dedication to advancing digital capacity within the federal public service. The presentation took place during a strategic visit to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), where the NITDA boss reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to achieving 95 percent digital literacy nationwide by 2030, with a key milestone of 70 percent by 2027. Inuwa disclosed that over 54,000 civil servants have already enrolled in the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL)…
Ssni Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, operatives of the Kangiwa Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspects — Hamza Aliyu and Aliyu Ahmadu — on February 7, 2026, along the border axis. The suspects were allegedly involved in supplying logistics to suspected Lakurawa terrorists. Police said the suspects were found in…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to complement federal and state government efforts in safeguarding lives and property. The Governor made the pledge while handing over two operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi State Command, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He explained that the gesture fulfilled an earlier promise made after hoodlums attacked and destroyed the Tsamiya border post, including operational vehicles belonging to the Customs Service. According to him, the provision of the vehicles will strengthen the agency’s operational capacity and…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria Former Executive Director of UNAIDS and former Minister of Health of Mali, Dr. Michel Sidibé, has said that the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) must begin with visibility and public outrage, warning that silence remains one of the strongest drivers of neglect. Dr. Sidibé made the remark during the Michel Sidibé Awards, held as part of the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases, in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Benin Republic: Inside Raoul Follereau Centre’s Fight Against NTDs He noted that millions of people across Africa and other regions continue to suffer from NTDs largely because their…
Medical students in Kano showcased innovative healthcare solutions at the second edition of the Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Dabo Health Discourse, organized by the Kano State Medical Students Association (KAMSA). The event, held at the Dentistry Theatre of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, featured a healthcare pitching competition aimed at promoting innovative approaches to addressing key health challenges in Nigeria. The annual discourse, conceived by KAMSA in 2024, held its maiden edition in 2025 and has continued to provide a platform for medical students to propose practical solutions to pressing healthcare needs. At the 2026 edition, five teams of medical…