The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA held a public hearing on the 2026 Appropriation Bill at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, as part of efforts to promote transparency and public participation in governance. The hearing brought together lawmakers, civil society organisations, development partners and citizen groups, who were given the opportunity to contribute inputs and recommendations ahead of the final passage of the 2026 budget. Education Gulps Lion’s Share of Kano’s ₦1 Trillion 2026 Budget Speaking at the event, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, emphasised the critical role of…
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The COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C-19RM), implemented by ACOMIN, has convened its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Quarterly Coordination Meeting in Kano State to review community-level interventions for Quarter 8. The meeting focused on highlighting outcomes of GBV prevention and response activities carried out across selected communities and health facilities in the state, while also identifying challenges and strategies for strengthening GBV case management. ACOMIN Pushes for Improved Healthcare Infrastructure in Kano During the session, ACOMIN case managers, including Zainab Wali Ado (Gwale), Zulaiha Ibrahim (Fagge), Jamila Ahmad (Kumbotso), and Zainab (Dala LGA), presented key findings from their engagements. They shared data on…
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development of the Republic of Namibia, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, has commended Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme and the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, describing them as effective policy tools for expanding affordable housing and promoting homeownership. Sankwasa made the remarks during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, at his office in Abuja. The Namibian minister, whose portfolio covers regional and local governance as well as housing development, said his country faces significant housing challenges, largely due to the rapid expansion of informal settlements. He…
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Arabi, has stressed that meaningful citizen engagement is essential to effective service delivery across government institutions. Arabi made the remark in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. BPSR, Edo State Partner to Strengthen Civil Service Reform He commended the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, OON, mni, for sustaining what he described as a critical platform that promotes direct interaction between government and…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued an Executive Order banning the formation and operation of a group known as Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, describing it as illegal and a threat to public order. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiya, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano. He said the Executive Order, signed by the governor, was issued pursuant to Section 5(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers a state governor to maintain public peace and enforce state laws. According to Waiya, the Kano State Hisbah Board Law recognises only the Kano State…
Muhammed Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched the second round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) alongside the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), targeting more than 832,000 children and pregnant women across the state. The exercise was flagged off at Swa Ward in Balanga Local Government Area, where the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, represented by the Chairman of the Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA), Dr. Ahmad Yahuza Kashere, called on parents and caregivers to ensure that…
The Kebbi State Government has secured admission for 35 indigenes to study Medicine at the Pioneer University of Science in Ethiopia, as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare manpower in the state. The fully funded six-year programme, approved by the Education & Training Authority (ETA) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, will train the beneficiaries to become qualified medical doctors upon completion. Speaking during the screening exercise, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Architect Muhammad Sani Aliyu, said the candidates were carefully selected from across the 21 Local Government Areas after undergoing a rigorous assessment based on criteria set…
The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Local Government Chairman in Nigeria Award by the Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration. The national recognition celebrates his exemplary leadership, impactful development initiatives, and steadfast commitment to strengthening grassroots governance in Gwarzo and across Kano State. $30,000 Up for Grabs as Galien Africa Opens 2026 Award The award was formally presented to the Chairman in his office by a delegation led by the Director Personnel Management (DPM) of Gwarzo Local Government, Hajiya Zulaihat Sabo Usman. She was accompanied by the…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has once again pledged its commitment to advancing disability inclusion in Nigeria. This statement of resolve came during a courtesy visit by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to the Agency’s headquarters. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the NOA, emphasized that despite the lack of perfect data on disability, it should never be an obstacle to taking meaningful action. FUL Partners NOA to Curb Social Vices Among Students Issa-Onilu highlighted the importance of accessible infrastructure, including inclusive building designs, dedicated parking spaces, and user-friendly public amenities, urging that these should be proactively…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to broadening learning opportunities for indigent students from Borno State and thousands of Nigerian refugees residing in Cameroon. The governor made the pledge during a visit to the University of Maroua in Cameroon’s Far North Region as part of his two-day official engagement. Emotional Moments as Zulum Meets Borno Scholars in India While at the institution, he inspected an ongoing construction of a 500-seat lecture theatre funded by the Borno State Government. Earlier, Governor Zulum visited the Minawao refugee camp, where over 12,000 Nigerians, mostly from Kirawa, Ngoshe,…
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the theatre’s unwavering support for the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) in strengthening security and advancing academic collaboration. He gave the assurance when the Vice-Chancellor of NAUB, Professor Lawal Bala Buratai, paid a courtesy visit to the OPHK Headquarters in Maiduguri. Heightened Security on Sokoto-Badagry Highway as Kebbi Donates Hilux Fleet The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Military), Colonel Yusuf Bello, and the Commanding Officer, Administrative Battalion NAUB, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Musa. Speaking during the visit, Professor Buratai said…
The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon, and the Corps’ Director of Finance, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, over alleged criminal misappropriation of funds. The two officials were docked on a two-count charge bordering on the alleged diversion of funds allocated to the Corps for official projects. Make Compliance with Regulations Your Watchword- EFCC to OPAY According to the charge sheet, the defendants were accused of conspiring in 2024 to commit an illegal…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has charged Opay to make compliance with existing regulations a watchword to ensure business integrity and block avenues for money laundering and fraudulent practices. Olukoyede gave the charge, when the Chief Executive Officer of Opay, Mr Steven Wen, led other top managers of the financial institution on a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters. The EFCC boss, who spoke through the Chief of Staff, CoS, to the Chairman, Commander of the EFCC, CE Michael Nzekwe stated that one of the mantras of Olukoyede was using the…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu Gwamnatin jihar Kano KNSG ta bayyana kudurinta na hadin kai da kafafen yada labaran yanar gizo domin dakile yaduwar labaran bogi da ka iya jefa al’umma cikin rudani. Kwamishinan yada labarai na jihar, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, ne ya bayyana hakan yayin ganawarsa da wakilan kafafen yada labaran da ke aiki ta yanar gizo. Ya ce gwamnati ba ta da wani buri face yin aiki kafada da kafada da masu yada labarai na zamani, kasancewar su ne hanya mafi sauri wajen isar da sako ga al’umma. Ya ce idan kafafen yanar gizo suka yi amfani da alkaluma…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) opened on Wednesday, December 3, with a high-level preliminary session dedicated to capacity building and the empowerment of young people in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV advocacy. Held at the main auditorium of the International Conference Center in Accra, Ghana, the session brought together youth delegates from across the continent to explore effective communication strategies for driving sustainable change in African communities. African Leaders Unite to End AIDS, TB, and Malaria at ICASA 2025 Accra The event highlighted the value of a problem-solving communication model…
Tsohon shugaban Hukumar Karɓar Korafe-korafe da Yaƙi da Cin Hanci ta Jihar Kano, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, ya zargi tsohon gwamnan jihar Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, da hannu a kama shi da jami’an rundunar ‘yansandan Najeriya tayi a ranar Juma’a. An kama Mista Magaji ne a ofishinsa da ke Kano ta hannun wasu jami’an ‘yan sanda inda suka shaida masa cewa suna aiki ne da umarnin Sufeto Janar na ‘Yansanda. Da yake zantawa da DCL Hausa jim kaɗan bayan sakin sa a ranar Asabar, tsohon shugaban PCACC ya ce matsalarsa ta samo asali ne daga wasu korafe-korafe da Ganduje da…
MAAUN Group of Universities has congratulated Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero on her appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, Nigeria. The appointment was approved by the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, following a recommendation by the University Governing Council after a rigorous selection process. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement personally signed by the Founder of the universities, Prof. Gwarzo and released to newsmen on Thursday in Kano, Nigeria. Prof. Gwarzo, who doubles as the President of the Association of Africa Private Universities (AAPU), described the appointment of Prof. Salihi Bayero as “well- deserved”…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a youthful digital workforce that will drive Nigeria’s next phase of growth and shared prosperity. He made the remarks at the State House Conference Centre during the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and the launch of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund. Represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, President Tinubu said his administration’s vision to create a trillion-dollar economy depends on a workforce with technical skills, productivity, and innovation that meet global standards. Launched in 2023 by the Ministry of…
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering modern and durable infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda, during the temporary opening of the Bodo–Bonny Road and Bridges Across the Opobo Channel. The historic 37.9-kilometre road connects the mainland to Bonny Island, home to Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Plant and other major energy investments. It traverses challenging terrain, including forests, swamps, and creek networks, and marks a major milestone for the riverine Bonny and Ogoni Kingdoms, providing relief to communities that previously relied on risky river…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a comprehensive security and economic framework aimed at harnessing Nigeria’s vast marine and aquatic resources under the blue economy, identifying it as a critical sector for national transformation. The President directed all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to immediately review and implement recommendations from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) comprehensive study on blue economy development. Speaking during a Presidential Parley with participants of Senior Executive Course 47 of NIPSS at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the administration’s commitment to turning Nigeria’s maritime potential…