The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen community policing, boost internal security, and expand the manpower of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the PSC, applications for the recruitment exercise will be submitted online only through the official portal: [www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng](http://www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng), starting Monday, 15 December 2025 and closing Sunday, 25 January 2026. General Duty Cadre: Must possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalents with at least five (5) credits, including English…
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The National Coordinator of the Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) Program, Mrs. Mabe Christiana, has paid a sensitization visit to the Kano State Ministry of Education as part of ongoing engagements with key stakeholders across the state. During the visit, Christiana said the purpose was to formally notify the ministry of the upcoming Stakeholders Engagement Meeting slated for January 2026 in Kano and to strengthen collaboration toward advancing science and technology education among young learners. She highlighted the vital role of the JETS program in nurturing creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students, noting that the initiative prepares future…
Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai In a desperate attempt to give the present administration a soft landing, some sponsored blackmailers have once again resorted to throwing baseless claims against the personality of Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. Unfortunately, Madam Sa’adiyyah Adebisi Hassan has chosen to ignore present realities, but the facts remain visible to anyone willing to see. You can argue, you can attack, but the truth stands as a clear testament. I have taken time to examine these mischievous allegations, and they are uncalled for. Let us compare them with the record of El-Rufai himself. It should be noted that El-Rufai has…
The Kano State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, has inspected the ongoing general renovation works at the Kano State Liaison Office in Lagos. Once a befitting and strategically located structure in Victoria Island, the facility had long served as a key administrative and diplomatic asset for Kano State. National Assembly Backs Galaxy Backbone as Strategic Digital Asset However, it deteriorated significantly after it was sold by the immediate past administration, resulting in the loss of its former prestige and functionality. The ongoing renovation seeks to restore the building’s value, ensure optimal functionality, and reaffirm Kano State’s presence…
As part of activities marking World Human Rights Day, the Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening humanitarian interventions and enhancing social protection for vulnerable groups across the state. Speaking at the World Human Rights Day Celebration and Award Presentation organized by the Center for Human Rights, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, said the government is intensifying efforts to provide effective disaster management and equitable distribution of relief materials to safeguard vulnerable communities. V-PeSDI, Partners Empower 100 PWDs, Vulnerable Women in Kano Represented by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru,…
The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) has paid an advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA), Dr. Rahila Mukhtar, to push for the integration of family planning commodities into the agency’s healthcare benefits package. The AHBN team was led by Aqibu Hamisu, Advocacy and Accountability Specialist, alongside Sulaiman Umar Jalo, Knowledge Management Officer, and Muhammad Rabiu, Logistics Officer. During the meeting, the delegation emphasized the need for KASCHMA to expand its current family planning services—presently limited to counseling and testing to include essential commodities that will strengthen reproductive health access for women…
Sani Haruna The Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) is set to engage no fewer than 90,000 women across three local government areas in Kebbi State, as part of efforts to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and reduce financial exclusion. The State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Yakubu Muhammad Yauri, disclosed this during an inspection of the ongoing recruitment exercise for ward facilitators in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area. NAWOJ Partners SMEDAN on Women Empowerment In Nigeria According to him, ward facilitators play a crucial role in mobilizing women at the grassroots level for the intervention. He noted that the NFWP-SU, a Federal…
Sani Haruna The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Kebbi State has launched extensive repair works on key federal highways under its Operation Connect to Your Destination (OCYD) 3.0 initiative as preparations intensify for the 2025 Yuletide season. The exercise was flagged off at Km 1+150 along the Kalgo–Bunza Road by the FERMA Engineer-in-Charge for Kebbi State, Mr Rilwanu Usman, who said the intervention aims to ease travel challenges and reduce road accidents during the festive period. Communities Trapped as Flood Washes Away Roads, Bridges in Kebbi Usman noted that OCYD 3.0, introduced under the leadership of FERMA’s Managing Director,…
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has convened a capacity-building workshop for journalists and civil society representatives on the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. The training, held in Abuja, forms part of MRA’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance through improved knowledge and application of the FOI law. In his opening remarks, MRA’s Executive Director, Mr Edetaen Ojo, said the workshop was organised to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the vital flow of information in Nigeria. Open Letter to Comrade Dakata on His Appointment as DG…
Khadijah Aliyu Parents and caregivers across the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State have turned out in large numbers to present their eligible children for the November round of the polio immunisation campaign. A visit to several communities within the LGA showed an impressive response to the campaign. Many parents flocked to designated immunisation points and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). Kano Gov’t Commends ZDLH, Pledges to End Zero-Dose Challenge At the same time, house-to-house vaccination teams moved across neighbourhoods to ensure that all children under the age of five received the polio vaccine. A mother from Rigafada Ward, Aisha…
Nomiis Gee, born Aminu Abba Umar in Kano State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the most influential figures in contemporary northern Nigerian entertainment. Widely celebrated as a pioneer of Hausa hip-hop, he has spent decades shaping music, media, and youth culture across the region. His innovative contributions have earned him recognition not only in Nigeria but across Africa and beyond. A proud indigene of Kano, Nomiis Gee currently serves as the brand ambassador for Ratel Telecom, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing telecommunications companies. Dan Ibro: A True Icon in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry His expertise in content development and broadcast…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria Women leaders, media professionals, and gender advocates from across Africa and the diaspora have emphasised the need for deeper collaboration, improved media representation, and sustained advocacy to advance gender equality. They shared their reflections during the 2025 African Women in Media (AWiM) Conference, held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Rachel Onomusi, a UK-based Nigerian media executive and founder of VN SYNC Media & Digital Telecommunications Agency, described the conference as phenomenal and transformative. Skin Bleaching Crisis Among Nigerian Women at Alarming Levels-Researcher Onomusi, who also serves as the Faculty Lead for Women in Tech…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria A Nigerian PhD candidate in Performance Studies at Northwestern University, USA, and founder of The Shade Initiative, Olabanke Goriola, has called for urgent, practical measures to tackle the growing challenges of colourism, harmful beauty standards, and skin bleaching in Nigeria. She made the remarks while speaking at the African Women in Media Conference AWiM25, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Six Nabbed as NAFDAC Cracks Down on Skin-Bleaching Creams Goriola, whose doctoral research examines colourism in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, said her interest in the subject deepened after discovering World Health Organisation data indicating that over 77% of Nigerian…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria A global activist and psychotherapist,Dr Leyla Hussain, has raised concerns over the persistent misconceptions and racial undertones affecting global conversations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), stressing that the harmful practice is not exclusive to Africa but a worldwide problem. Hussain, the Global Advocacy Director for the G-Generation a programme funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) made the indication during a presentation tagged beyond the headlines: Reframing the Narrative on FGM and Child marriage at the African women in media conference AWiM25 held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to her, she has worked with…
The Kano State Government KNSG has reiterated its commitment to enhancing security across all parts of the state, pledging continued support to local security outfits in the discharge of their duties. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru, made the declaration during the distribution of the first batch of uniforms and operational kits to the Kano State Command of the Vigilante Group, drawn from the 44 local government areas of the state. Saudi-Based Philanthropist Backs Kano Vigilantes With Security Equipment AVM Umaru (Rtd) said the state government remains resolute in ensuring the protection…
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has called for the immediate removal of the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, following an age-cheating investigation involving Nigeria’s U18 and U20 athletes by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Gombe made the call on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement issued to journalists, saying the AIU’s recent query to the AFN did not come as a surprise. According to him, the AFN under Okowa’s leadership has been “a disappointment and an embarrassment to Nigeria,” alleging widespread mismanagement and…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to rebuilding public trust in official communication, saying the ministry will remain guided by honesty, clarity, and national interest. Idris made the statement in Abuja after receiving the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NAEAPS) for Excellence in Public Communication and Transparency. The award ceremony was organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in partnership with The Best Strategic Media. Info Minister Leads Delegation to US Broadcasters Conference The honour marks the Minister’s second national recognition within five days,…
The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide citizenship and values reorientation campaign aimed at transforming patriotism from sentiment into concrete everyday action. The initiative, titled “My Nigeria, My Responsibility,” was officially launched on Monday at the State House, Abuja, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign, driven by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, seeks to revive a culture of responsible citizenship and reinforce the idea that national progress is a collective duty shared by all Nigerians. Speaking at the launch,…
The Executive Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, Dr. Mani Tsoho, has condemned the night attack carried out by armed men in Kururawa community and has led a delegation of senior government officials to condole with the people of Lakwaya Ward. According to reports from residents, the attackers invaded the community at night, opened fire, and killed one person. UNICEF, Partners Launch Birth Registration Campaign in Gwarzo They also abducted Alhaji Yakubu of Tsohuwa Kururawa, leaving the community in fear and distress. During the visit, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and assured residents that the Local…
Bosede Olufunmi Alemeru The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme has conducted a one-day capacity-building training for civil society organisations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Kano, focusing on budget tracking, public procurement monitoring, investigative journalism, and the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Speaking during the training on Monday, the Lead Facilitator,Dr. Abdussalam Kani, said the exercise aims to strengthen accountability and transparency in budget implementation and public service delivery. BudgIT Foundation,RoLAC Hosts Tracka Town Hall in Dawakin Kudu According to him, the training will equip participants with the skills to track and report the implementation…