The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and fast-track ongoing reforms within the Federal Civil Service. Speaking at the opening of a two-day induction programme in Abuja, Mrs. Walson-Jack said the appointees are assuming office at a critical time and carry the strategic responsibility of steering government operations toward national development goals. Serve the Nation as Unto God -HCSF Urges Civil Servants She congratulated the five new Permanent Secretaries, describing their appointments as well-deserved recognitions of merit, competence and years of distinguished service.…
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Students gained fresh insights into the aviation industry as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with representatives from Columbia State University, hosted a career awareness programme aimed at preparing young people for opportunities in the sector. Welcoming participants, Azeh Benjamin, Regional Manager of the NCAA, introduced officials from the U.S.-based institution and urged students to embrace career guidance as part of their personal development. He emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive beyond the classroom. Prof. Muhammed Kabir Dauda also addressed the gathering, outlining the NCAA’s mandate in safeguarding aviation…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), held its 4th induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme, officially welcoming 55 new optometrists into the profession. The event, organised by the Department of Optometry in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, marked a significant milestone for the institution and the newly inducted professionals. Administering the oath of allegiance, the Registrar of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN), Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka, charged the inductees to uphold professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct. He warned that optometry is becoming more critical as global eye-health challenges rise, noting projections that…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening community radio operations as part of a broader strategy to tackle misinformation and promote credible public communication across Nigeria. Idris made the remarks in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at a two-day workshop on strengthening the capacity of community radio stations. FG Launches IMILI to Boost Media Literacy, Tackle Misinformation He said the workshop came at a critical time when Nigeria is confronted with an increasingly complex information environment where facts compete with distortions and falsehoods spread rapidly across digital platforms.…
Ado Salisu S.J. Marcus has emerged champion of the maiden TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship, which concluded on Sunday at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja. The three-day tournament teed off on Friday, attracting golfers from across the country in what has been described as one of the club’s most competitive and colourful events. Marcus, playing off handicap 14, returned an impressive 141 net to claim the top prize in the ladies’ Division 1 category, finishing ahead of Patience Abechi, who recorded 152 net to place second. Rose Nyam followed with 155 net to…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that it endorsed amnesty and financial payments to terrorists and bandits. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, National Publicity Secretary of the forum. Muhammad-Baba said the claim stemmed from a “truncated and mischievously abstracted” video clip extracted from a recent interview granted to a television station by Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the forum. He said the circulating clip was “taken out of context… to reach some predetermined conclusion(s), especially as being publicised by some clandestine and…
Zagazola Makama A woman who fled Mallamfatori at the height of Boko Haram attacks 15 years ago has returned to recover a pouch of gold she buried in panic while escaping the insurgents. The woman, who requested anonymity for security reasons, had hidden the items behind her home as gunfire spread through the town and residents fled in terror. With fighters advancing and the community descending into chaos, she wrapped her late mother’s gold coins and jewelry in a cloth, whispered a prayer, and buried them beneath the sand her last desperate act before running for safety. Fifteen years later,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that restoring peace, strengthening national security, and expanding economic opportunities remain central to his administration’s agenda. Speaking in Lokoja at the memorial of former Kogi State Governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris—who represented the President—said the government is fully mobilised to confront insecurity and protect citizens across the country. “We are under no illusions about the recent setbacks and security challenges that have tested our nation’s resolve,” the President said. “The security and welfare of every Nigerian remain the sacred priority of my government. We have therefore…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria A leading World Health Organisation (WHO) expert, Dr Maria Rebollo Polo, delivered a stark warning on the fragile state of global efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). She gave the warning at the virtual opening ceremony of the REMAPSEN Media Forum. She cautioned that despite a decade of significant progress, gains could be reversed as international funding continues to decline sharply. Presenting the latest global and African data on NTDs, Dr Rebollo Polo stressed that more than one billion people still live with at least one NTD, with Africa bearing the overwhelming share of the burden.…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu Gidauniyar Umma Suleiman Yan’Awaki Ta Gidauniyar Umma Suleiman Yan’Awaki (Aunty Baby) WCDF ta roki gwamnatin jihar Kano da ta tallafa mata domin ci gaba da taimakawa matasa musamman marayu da masu karamin karfi, kasancewar rashin gata na jefa su cikin halin da ba a fatan su fada. Ta ce samun goyon bayan gwamnati zai kara karfafa ayyukan da gidauniyar ke yi wajen inganta rayuwar matasa. A lokacin da take bibiyar shirin horas da mata da ke da bukatu na musamman kamar kurame da makafi da Gidauniyar Women and Children Dream Foundation WCDF, Hajiya Umma ta ce an…
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim The morning after the attack on the villages in Tsanyawa, where several people were kidnapped, I led my colleagues from Premier Radio 102.7 FM to the affected communities to investigate the situation. Although initial reports indicated that 10 people had been abducted, our findings revealed that the number exceeded 20. These villages lie along the Kano–Katsina border, and to access them we had to pass through Kankia Local Government Area in Katsina State before returning to Kano. Due to the nature of our assignment, we remained in the communities until after the Isha prayer. Throughout our visit,…
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KNCDC), in collaboration with an NGO Zayt Foundation for Vulnerable Women and Children, has conducted a sensitization and awareness campaign on infectious diseases associated with the harmattan season. The outreach, held at Malam Babba School in Hausawa Danfulani, Tarauni Local Government Area, also featured the distribution of cold-weather relief items and Tom Brown (nutritious porridge) to Almajiri students. KNCDC Leads Breakthrough in Public Health Communication The campaign, themed Harmattan is not a time to get sick; protect yourself against infectious diseases began with an opening prayer led by the Head Teacher,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies through enhanced funding, training, and the provision of modern equipment to effectively tackle insecurity across the country. The President made the pledge during the passing-out ceremony of 1,187 cadets of the 7th Regular Course at the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano. Kebbi Police Launch Probe Into Murder, Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Senator George Akume, the President said his administration remains dedicated to addressing the root causes of insecurity while promoting economic development, social…
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of three persons in a petrol tanker explosion at Kura Market Junction along Zaria Road in Kura Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, said the Emergency Response Unit received a distress call at about from a retired Civil Defence officer, Danlami Muhammad, reporting that a tanker had fallen and burst into flames. Gov. Idris Orders Probe into Fire at Qur’anic School in Birnin Kebbi He explained that, on arrival, firefighters discovered that a petrol tanker carrying about 30,000 litres of petroleum products, had crashed…
The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has called on the Kano State House of Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) bill to strengthen protections for children and vulnerable groups in the state. The State Coordinator of NACTAL, Muhammad Mashi, made the appeal during the official launch of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, organised by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and partners in Kano. NAWOJ Calls for Probe into Alleged Abuse of 4 Minors by Teacher Mashi expressed concern over…
The National Council on Sports has concluded its 2025 meeting at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex in Calabar, adopting far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening sports development, safeguarding athletes, and enhancing the economic value of the Nigerian sports industry. The meeting, themed “Business of Sports: Creating Jobs, Wealth, and Utility under the Renewed Hope Agenda,” brought together key players in Nigeria’s sports sector. In its communiqué, the Council commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as an unwavering commitment to sports development, particularly through the redesignation of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and increased support for the…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Cornerstone Company, operated by Istanbul Quarry in the Dutse area of Abuja, after flying rocks from a blasting operation injured students and staff of Graceland High School and damaged school property. NESREA officials confirmed that the incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. while students were in their classrooms writing examinations. A sudden blast sent rocks flying into the school compound, destroying buildings and leaving 11 students and two staff members with varying degrees of injuries. Nearby shops were also affected by the impact. Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor,…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to ending all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including the fast-growing threat of digital violence against women and girls. The Ministry made the pledge during a high-level engagement held to mark the national launch of the 2024 global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, themed “UNiTE! End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.” In her keynote address, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said Nigeria stands at a critical point in its fight against violence targeting women and girls. She described GBV…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unacceptable and unconstitutional takeover that threatens democratic stability in the West African sub-region. In a statement signe by the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the military insurrection that has disrupted constitutional governance in the country. Nigeria Vows Stronger Border Control, Warns Against Sovereignty Breach The government said the development represents a clear violation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which prohibits any form of unconstitutional change of government.…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are already delivering tangible dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The Minister stated this on Thursday during an interactive session with support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Radio House in Abuja. Idris highlighted key achievements of the administration, noting that several campaign promises have been fulfilled. “We have fulfilled many of our campaign promises. Students’ loans have been achieved, and fuel subsidy corruption has ended. States are receiving more money, local government autonomy has come to stay,…