Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has inaugurated a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital to provide survivors of sexual violence with comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and legal support. Representing the Deputy Governor at the event, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, highlighted the government’s concern over rising cases of sexual assault, particularly among children. He explained that the SARC is a one-stop facility offering medical treatment, psychological counselling, rehabilitation, and legal referral services. The centre is located in a secluded part of the hospital to ensure privacy, protect survivors…
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The Governments of the United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have held the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group aimed at addressing Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The meeting took place in Abuja, bringing together senior officials from both countries to discuss measures to improve religious freedom and strengthen security across Nigeria. The Working Group was established following Nigeria’s CPC designation by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Its primary objectives include reducing violence against vulnerable groups, particularly Christian communities, and ensuring that all Nigerians can…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education sector reforms are expanding access, improving stability, and enhancing quality across Nigerian universities. The Minister made this known in Abuja while receiving the Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja (formerly the University of Abuja), Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, who led the university’s top management team on a courtesy visit to his office. According to Idris, key initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), student innovation grants, and improved government–university relations, are already strengthening the education sector and…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has announced February 4 to 7, 2026, as the dates for the 5th edition of the Yawuri Rigata and Cultural Festival in Yauri Emirate. The National Chairman of the festival and Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, to officially flag off preparations for the event. According to Tafida, the four-day festival will feature a range of activities including a trade fair exhibition, agricultural show, cultural performances, water sports, and the Rigata main event, scheduled to hold from…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will take place between January 26 and February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the sale of UTME application documents would begin earlier than the actual registration. He said, “The sale of UTME application document which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement of actual registration which is January 19…
Abubakar Muhammad There are moments in politics when hesitation becomes costly and clarity becomes inevitable. Such moments demand firm decisions, not half measures. For Kano State, that moment has arrived. And the die is cast. The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), bringing to a close a significant chapter in the state’s political journey and opening the door to a new phase defined by stability, wider engagement, and the overriding interest of the people. The resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Chairman of…
A non-governmental organisation, Non-Formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives (NDEHI), has organised an event on safe schools and improved learning outcomes to mark the 2026 International Day of Education in Kano State. The event, themed “School-Based Management Committees as Catalysts for Safe Schools and Improved Learning Outcomes in Kano,” brought together key stakeholders in the state’s education sector, including government officials, civil society groups, development partners, and education experts. In his welcome remarks, the Co-Chair of the CSOs Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE), Dr. Auwal Halilu, said the roundtable was organised to brainstorm practical strategies for improving…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, his deputy, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, and 22 other lawmakers have resigned their membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and pledged their full support to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The development was disclosed in a statement released by the Kano State House of Assembly and signed by the Press Secretary of the legislative chamber, Kamaludden Sani Shawai. Gov. Yusuf Resigns NNPP Membership as Kano Political Realignment Deepens According to the statement, those who left the NNPP alongside the governor include the Speaker,…
Sani Dutsinma Detectives of the Kebbi State Police Command have arrested three suspects and recovered weapons following intelligence reports on suspicious activities at Bagudo Market in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested based on credible information and found in possession of two locally made firearms, one cartridge, and three machetes. The suspects were identified as Abubakar Muhammadu, Abdullahi Majo, and Ali Alhaji Jemu. Police said they have been linked to an earlier…
The Federal Government and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation to protect lives, promote religious freedom, and improve civilian protection across Nigeria. This followed a plenary session of the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group convened to address Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation. Igboho Seeks FG Approval for Iru Ekun Security Network The meeting was held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja. Briefing journalists after the session, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the engagement was part of ongoing efforts to deepen Nigeria’s security partnerships…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage to livestock and pastoral communities, as part of the state’s drive toward universal health coverage. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, led a sensitisation outreach to the Wudil Livestock Market, where she engaged cattle traders and Fulani women involved in the sale of fresh cow milk on the benefits of enrolling in the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme. Dr. Muktar explained that enrollment in the scheme provides financial protection against unexpected medical expenses and guarantees access to essential healthcare services.…
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has urged stakeholders and partners across Nigeria to intensify efforts, strengthen coordination, and scale up collaboration to effectively tackle human trafficking nationwide. She made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the opening of the validation workshop on the Draft Nigeria Trafficking in Persons Country Report, 2025, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Customs, NDLEA Strengthen Alliance to Combat Drug Trafficking at Lagos Ports The workshop, part of the Support to Migration Governance in Nigeria (Component 3), was organized by NAPTIP with funding…
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. During the visit, Governor Abiodun commended the Nigerian Navy (NN) for its sustained presence in Ogun State, noting that it has significantly strengthened security by preventing infiltration from the neighbouring Republic of Benin and deterring activities capable of threatening Nigeria’s territorial integrity. The governor disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island as well as the immediate take-off of the long-awaited Olokola Deep…
The newly elected President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Abdulmudallib Kalli Sharif, popularly known as Sir Kalli, has pledged to make students’ welfare the top priority of his administration. Sir Kalli gave the assurance shortly after the official release of the SUG election results. He said his leadership would be driven by commitment, responsibility, and dedication to improving the overall wellbeing of students across the university. Expressing gratitude to the BUK student community for the confidence reposed in him, Sir Kalli promised a responsive and people-oriented administration, assuring students that their trust would not…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. Kano Politics Shifts as Gov Yusuf Nears APC Defection The Governor, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, Gwale Local Government Area, officially communicated his decision to withdraw from the party with effect from Friday 23rd January 2026. “I write with a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja to challenge the ongoing strike embarked upon by workers under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The claimants in the suit marked NICN/ABJ/17/2026 are the FCT minister and the FCTA.The suit is slated for hearing on Monday. Minister Wike Seeks EU Investment in Agriculture, Real Estate THE WHISTLER reports that the indefinite strike, which began earlier this week, was triggered by what the workers described as the “authorities’ failure to address long-standing labour…
According to a recent survey by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC), more than 60,000 schools across the country are “porous,” lacking fences and security staff, while the corps itself has just 63,000 personnel. The Commandant‑General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, warned that this manpower gap means the NSCDC alone cannot secure every campus, and that protecting students must become a whole‑of‑society effort involving government, community leaders, private schools, and other security agencies. Audi, who led a high powered delegation of his principal officers on a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He noted…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has concluded its 2026 Management Retreat, held under the theme “Strengthening Institutional Performance for Proactive and Risk-Informed Disaster Management.” The three-day retreat featured intensive performance reviews, strategic reflection, and rigorous brainstorming sessions aimed at repositioning the Agency for more effective disaster management. NEMA,WFP Workshop Strengthens Nigeria’s Humanitarian Response Participants reviewed NEMA’s activities from the previous operational year and adopted a robust, results-driven 2026 workplan aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Plan (2026–2029). The roadmap is designed to accelerate NEMA’s transition toward a more proactive, risk-informed, and people-centred disaster management system. The retreat also served as…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has formally inaugurated its eleven-member Coordination Group, marking a major milestone in the organization’s institutional growth and commitment to inclusive development. The inauguration ceremony, held at the AHBN Conference Hall in Kano State, included the presentation of letters of engagement and the unveiling of V-PeSDI’s strategic agenda for 2026. V-PeSDI Calls on KNCDC to Strengthen Disease Outbreak Response The event also served as a platform to review V-PeSDI’s key achievements in 2025, which include: Active participation in the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDHL) on Immunization Budget Tracking, Accountability, and Advocacy under the…
The Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, has launched the distribution of school uniforms to over 9,000 Primary One pupils in public primary schools across the local government area. The launch ceremony took place at the Conference Hall of the Islamic Propagation Centre in Tarauni. Speaking at the event, Sekure said the initiative was part of the Kano State Government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. He explained that the distribution of uniforms was aimed at supporting young pupils and providing them with a…