Khadijah Aliyu The African Media Network for Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has launched the fourth edition of its annual Media Forum, with a renewed call for journalists across the continent to spotlight the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The forum was unveiled during a virtual event held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, which drew more than 100 journalists, partners, and health advocates from member countries. WASH, Behavioral Change Key to Eliminating NTDs in Kano- Experts Speaking at the launch, participants highlighted that eliminating NTDs in Africa requires more than medical intervention but sustained, compelling storytelling that reduces stigma and…
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The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders in addressing the needs of displaced persons across the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, made the commitment at a three-day Participatory Planning Workshop on Durable Solutions for Displaced Populations under the European Union-funded SIDPIN Project, held in Kano. Gov Zulum Visits Monguno IDPs, Vows Improved Living Conditions He said the workshop was designed to examine the realities faced by displaced people, identify gaps in ongoing interventions, and develop solutions that align with the priorities of affected communities. Aliyu urged…
Aminu Dahiru Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to find a space within his cabinet or somewhere else to accommodate the APC deputy governorship candidate of the party in the state in the 2023 election in Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo. My readers may ask why I am bringing up the issue of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo now and of what significance is this call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political future. I…
The Innovation Support Network (ISN), a leading coalition of innovation hubs and entrepreneurship support organisations in Nigeria, has elected a new Board of Directors at its 6th Annual General Gathering held in Kano. ACFs Confused Dance: When Regional Elders Choose Symbols Over Solutions The gathering brought together members drawn from across the country to review progress and chart the next phase of growth for Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. ISN currently comprises more than 230 innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators, workspaces, makerspaces and hackerspaces nationwide. World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote to Elite Group The newly elected Board comprises: Chairman: Mr. Hanson Johnson Marketing…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the vital responsibility of judicial officers to dispense justice with fairness, balance, and sensitivity to current economic realities. She made the call at the 26th Annual Judges’ Conference organized by the Centre for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI). The event was held at the university’s Congo Campus. Represented by the Secretary of the NJI, Barr. Abdulazeez Aluwo, Justice Kekere-Ekun stressed that judges must consider the interests of both judgment creditors and judgment debtors, noting that justice…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to vaccinate 3,928,313 children aged 0–5 years in the fourth round of the November 2025 Polio Vaccination Campaign. The Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Board (KSPHCDB), Prof. Salisu Ahmad, disclosed this during a media dialogue organized in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners. The campaign will run for four days from Saturday 29th November 2025, employing a house-to-house strategy complemented by fixed posts at mosques, churches, markets, streets, and health facilities. Represented by the Board’s Social Behavioural Change Officer, Nasir…
Bosede Olufunmi Elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has described the late Military Governor of the old Kano State, Audu Bako, as the architect of modern development in present-day Kano and Jigawa States. Yakasai stated this on Monday during the public presentation of a book titled “Governor Audu Bako: Man of Wisdom and Foresight,” held in Kano. He noted that Bako, under whom he served as a cabinet member, laid the foundation for several landmark projects that accelerated socio-economic growth in the state. “Bako demonstrated exceptional commitment to the development of the old Kano State,” Yakasai said, describing the late governor…
Casual staff of the Kano State Water Board staged a peaceful protest at the Kano State House of Assembly over the non-confirmation of their appointments and the alleged withholding of their six-month salaries. The aggrieved workers, urged the Assembly to intervene by compelling the state government to regularise their appointments. They lamented that despite serving the board for several years, many of them remain casual workers. Sarina Youth Forum Seeks Urgent Intervention Over Water Crisis in Kano Speaking to journalists, the Chairman of the Water Board Staff Association, Comrade Najib Abdulsalam, said the demonstration became necessary following what he described…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government, in partnership with the Saudi-based World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), has commenced a free eye care outreach aimed at providing medical services to 5,000 beneficiaries across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Malam Yahaya Sarki. The five-day exercise, supported by the Nasara Foundation, an initiative of the Governor’s wife, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, will offer free surgeries, treatments and eye glasses to patients drawn from all 21 local government areas of the state. Speaking after inspecting…
Sani Haruna Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, has led a delegation of the National Assembly to Kebbi State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls and the killing of two persons. During a condolence visit to Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the Speaker announced a donation of ₦30 million to the families of the deceased school officials. According to him, ₦20 million is to be given to the family of the late Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku, while ₦10 million goes to the family of the…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Police Command has commenced investigation into the killing of one Salihu Hassan of Gura Guri village, Makera District, in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the victim was discovered on November 24, 2025, lying in a pool of blood at the Ilelaryari area of Birnin Kebbi. Police operatives and vigilante members immediately evacuated him to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. Acting on credible intelligence, the Police arrested a 22-year-old suspect, identified as Jame Jidda…
The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has convened a sensitization meeting with media managers in Kano. The gathering, held at the Express Radio conference hall, brought together editors and managers from various print, radio, and television outlets. Kano Strengthens Child Spacing Financing as KanSLAM,Unveil Advocacy Pack The sensitization was aimed at equipping the managers with the right knowledge and tools, to utilize the media as an advocacy platform to consistently report on Child Birth Spacing (CBS) and Maternal and Child Health (MNCH). The ultimate goal is to drive a change in Kano’s poor statistics concerning maternal and child mortality and…
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, celebrated for his effortless transition between romantic roles and high-octane action performances, has died at the age of 89. News of his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes across India, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who described Dharmendra as “an iconic film personality” and “a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played.” The actor had been unwell in recent weeks and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. Over a glittering career spanning more than six decades, Dharmendra featured in more than 250 films, earned a reputation as one…
The Kano State Government JNSG , under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, warmly congratulates QS Dr. Aminu M. Bashir on his election and investiture as the 28th President of the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS). In a statement Signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Kano State Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya made available to newsmen. The statement described Dr. Bashir’s emergence as the first Kano indigene to lead this eminent national professional body is both historic and a source of pride for the state. His ascendancy is a celebration for all well-meaning citizens…
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged member countries of the Developing-8 (D-8) to deepen cooperation in strengthening media systems, combating misinformation, and promoting regional cohesion. He made the appeal on Monday while addressing ministers, media executives and senior policymakers at the D-8 Media Forum held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Minister was represented at the event by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, Nze Dili Ezughah. Speaking on the theme, “Fostering Dialogue, Collaboration, and Regional Cohesion,” Idris said enhanced partnership among developing nations in the information and media space has become critical in…
Sani Haruna A nine-day training workshop organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) under its women empowerment programme has successfully concluded in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. The initiative focused on developing skills in household enterprises, vocational trades and small-scale business management. It attracted women, youths and other vulnerable groups from across the state, with the aim of boosting livelihoods, strengthening economic independence and enhancing self-reliance, particularly among widows. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Chief Executive Officer, Zubaida Umar Dangiwa, said the programme was designed to uplift hardworking widows in need of support to transform their lives. She…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has applauded the Nigerian media, particularly the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), for their significant contribution to the growth, consolidation, and survival of the nation’s democracy. Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, and the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu, gave the commendation on Saturday during the maiden annual lecture organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Kebbi State Council. The lecture, titled “Media, Democracy and Good Governance,” was held in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to adopt a global framework that guarantees value addition for communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and across Africa, stressing that resource-rich regions must not remain impoverished. Speaking at the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa – and represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima – President Tinubu said critical minerals represent a strategic opportunity for Africa’s economic and industrial transformation. He warned that the mere possession of mineral resources does not guarantee shared prosperity, noting that responsible extraction, transparency, and accountability are essential to ensuring wealth…
Lamara Garba Azare President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria over alleged “Christian killings” has sent tremors far beyond diplomatic corridors, revealing a dangerous double standard in global morality. While Washington threatens to brandish the sword in Nigeria, it remains silent or worse, actively complicit over Israeli attacks that have claimed thousands of Palestinian lives, including Christians. Indeed, this selective outrage by the US is not just hypocrisy; it is a mirror reflecting the perilous dance of power, where might masquerades as right, and morality bends to political expedience. Therefore, Trump’s words, bolstered by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee’s…
After days of intense security operations, 38 persons abducted during the attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday announced their release, describing the development as a product of sustained collaboration between security agencies and the government at all levels. Wife of Jigawa Gov Condemns Abduction of 25 Kebbi School Girls He attributed the breakthrough to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who he said personally led the efforts to secure the victims’ freedom. According to the Governor, President Tinubu cancelled…