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Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private secondary schools, as well as several tertiary institutions, citing recent security threats across the state. In a joint statement issued on 23 November 2025, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Abubakar-Tunga, and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, explained that the decision was taken after a spate of attacks in parts of the state. According to the statement, the following tertiary institutions are affected by the closure: * State Polytechnic, Dakingari * Kebbi University of Science and Technology, Aliero…

AMID fear and grief, worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State congregated on Sunday, November 23, to offer prayers for safe return of their members in terrorists’ captivity. This is even as the community has confirmed that the kidnappers have reduced their ransom demand to N20 million per victim from the N100 million they earlier demanded. The ICIR reports that worshippers gathered inside the blood-splattered auditorium of the Church where the attack occurred. Pastor Bamidele Lawrence, who led the ‘special service’, told The ICIR that the incident was a…

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) have renewed collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across the country. During a courtesy visit to the NERDC Headquarters PTDF Executive Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu, recalled the earlier partnership between both organisations, which focused on revising teachers’ guides, developing training manuals and building teachers’ capacity for STEM-related subjects. He noted that the initiative was stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed the commitment of both agencies to reviving and completing the programme. Aminu disclosed that PTDF has procured…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral message circulating on social media alleging a mass influx of Boko Haram fighters into parts of Southern and North-Central Nigeria, including Lagos, Ilorin, and Rivers State. The message also claimed that key holders embedded with tracking devices were being distributed at public places. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command described the claims as fake, misleading, and intended to incite fear and panic. It stressed that no security report from any intelligence agency supports the allegations. Police Warn Against Unlawful Masquerade Activities in Akwa Ibom “ There…

Ummatee-C4PASS, a Kano-based civil society organisation, has raised alarm over the continuous closure of schools across Northern Nigeria due to worsening insecurity, warning that the development could have long-term negative consequences on education, peace and future development in the region. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ghazali Ibrahim Ungogo, the organisation expressed deep concern over the increasing attacks by bandits, terrorists and kidnappers which have forced both the Federal and State Governments to shut down several schools as a safety precaution. According to the group, while the protection of students remains paramount, shutting down schools without an alternative…

The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities has applauded the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, for its continuous contribution to promoting women’s health and empowerment in the state. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Hod, the Ministry’s representative, Hajiya Nafi Muhammad Yakasai, commended NAWOJ for organizing impactful programmes, particularly the recent Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for women journalists in Kano. Kano Government Renames Ministry of Women Affairs She also lauded the Aminu Magashi Foundation (AMG) for sponsoring the seminar and supporting various women-focused health initiatives across the state,…

Adamu Yusuf The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has called on all its members across the country to converge at the National Assembly on Monday to appeal to the Senate for the speedy passage of the harmonized Police Exit Bill. The Kaduna State Chairman of the Union, Retired CSP Mannir M. Lawal, made the call on behalf of the National Coordinator, Retired SP Chris Effiong, in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja. Retired CSP Lawal explained that police retirees have been agitating for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the…

Veteran American gospel artist Kirk Franklin delivered an unexpected and moving moment during Davido’s concert in Atlanta on Wednesday night, captivating fans with a heartfelt prayer for Nigeria. Franklin made a surprise appearance ahead of the performance, taking the stage to address the crowd. He then led the audience in a powerful and sincere prayer, asking for peace, healing, and progress for Nigeria. The gesture drew enthusiastic applause and emotional reactions from attendees, many of whom expressed appreciation for the show of solidarity. Franklin’s appearance added a spiritual highlight to an already energetic event, underscoring the strong cultural and musical…

A religious group on Saturday said 315 students and teachers were seized a day earlier in Nigeria’s second mass school abduction in a week, as security fears mounted in Africa’s most populous nation. The early Friday raid on St Mary’s school in Niger state in central Nigeria came after gunmen on Monday stormed a secondary school in neighbouring Kebbi state, abducting 25 girls. The Christian Association of Nigeria said the new number came “after a verification exercise” following the early Friday mass kidnapping, and added that “The total number of victims abducted is now 303 students and 12 teachers”. The…

Students of Kaduna State University (KASU) have distinguished themselves at the North-West Regional Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Inter-University Quiz Competition held in July, securing an impressive third-place position among participating institutions across the region. The university’s three-member team—Ahmed Muhammad Kabir, Shinom Esther Shingyu, and Adenusi Oluwaseyi Funmi Moses—demonstrated remarkable preparedness and intellectual capacity despite facing the challenge of overlapping academic examinations. Their performance earned KASU recognition for excellence, teamwork, and resilience. Speaking on the achievement, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Muhammad Kabir Dauda, praised the students for their commitment and perseverance, describing their success as a testament…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. Reacting to the incident in a post on her official Facebook page, Mrs. Namadi said her heart aches for the families of the victims. “My heart aches for the families of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State,” she wrote. She described the attack as a painful tragedy and “an assault on innocent lives, on education, and on our collective hope.”…

Sani Haruna The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has relocated to Kebbi State on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to oversee efforts toward the safe rescue of students kidnapped from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, Matawalle said President Tinubu is deeply concerned about the incident and has instructed the minister and security agencies to intensify strategies to ensure the immediate rescue of the schoolgirls and their safe reunion with their families. He assured that there will…

Ibrahim Sulaiman Teachers across Kaduna State have been encouraged to adopt modern, technology-driven teaching approaches as the state commences a large-scale digital training programme targeting more than 10,000 educators. The call was made by the Director of Initiatives and Logistics at One Million Teachers, Mr. Babatunde Openibo, during a digital capacity-building workshop held in Kaduna. Jigawa SUBEB Suspends Officials for Shielding Absentee Teachers He explained that the initiative is designed to equip teachers with essential 21st-century competencies, including classroom management, student engagement, mentorship, and strategies for supporting slow learners steps he described as crucial to making Kaduna a hub of…

Distinguished members of the Nigeria Women Association of Journalists, Kano State Chapter, esteemed colleagues, partners, and invited guests. On behalf of our CEO, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, and our capacity representing the Africa Health Budget Network, the AMG Foundation, the CHR, V-PESDI, AMMKAS, YOSPIS, and the White Heart Development Initiative, we bring you warm greetings and sincere appreciation for your commitment to advancing women’s health in Kano State via amplifying key advocacy messages through Radio/Television/Print and Online. Badawa Police Division Receives ₦655,000 Support from AMG It is a privilege to join you at this sensitization and awareness campaign on breast…

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Northwest Zone, has expressed deep shock, sorrow, and strong condemnation over the recent violent attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which led to the abduction of 25 female students, the killing of a teacher, and the severe injury of another. In a statement made available to Paradigm News, and jointly signed by Amb. Haruna Ibrahim Haruna, Vice President Northwest, for the National President, and Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, National President of NYCN, the council described the incident as a tragic reminder of the growing insecurity threatening education, peace,…

The long-standing problem of unstable electricity supply at Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is expected to end soon as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has officially commissioned a major national project to revive the institution’s Solar Power Plant and expand its capacity from 3.5 megawatts to 6 megawatts. While launching the project,the Managing Director of the REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu Abubakar, explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved ₦100 billion in the 2025 national budget for the National Public Centre of Solarization Initiative, aimed to deliver clean, reliable electricity and reduce fuel dependence and operational costs in Nigeria’s leading public institutions.…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano State Government to strengthen investments in child survival, education, and protection, particularly through improved vaccination coverage, nutrition, and climate-resilient learning environments. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, Mr. Rahma Rihood Mohammad Farah, made the call during a media dialogue to commemorate World Children’s Day. Farah emphasized the need for government at all levels to deliver vaccines and nutrition to every child, invest in inclusive and safe climate-resilient schools, and expand mental health and child protection services. According to him, ensuring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in all schools…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has expressed profound appreciation to the Aminu Magashi Foundation (AMG) for its support toward a one-day sensitization and awareness campaign designed to empower women journalists and educate the general public. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, NAWOJ Kano described the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening the capacity of women in the media, boosting public health awareness, and promoting community development through responsible and informed journalism. NOA, NAWOJ Plan Joint Campaigns to Combat Fake News Ahead of Elections Kabara praised the Founder of the…

Children in Kano have urged the government to prioritise inclusive education, access to quality healthcare for PWDs, a safe and conducive learning environment, as well as the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene WASH facilities. This was part of the recommendations by the children during a panel discussion to commemorate World Children’s Day, organised by Kano Radio Corporation in collaboration with UNICEF Kano Field Office. Childrens development gateway to societal advancement-Dambatta Academy Other recommendations include gender equality, ending trafficking and cyber violence, awareness creation on community protection of dignity on social media, among others. The children commended the Kano state…

The public has been urged to work collectively to ensure universal access to clean and sanitised toilets, a key step in preventing diseases and safeguarding public health. The call was made by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, represented by the Director of WESH, Alhaji Dauda Garba Falgore, during the 2024 World Toilet Day commemoration across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. He stressed that improved sanitation can only be achieved through strong collaboration between the government, communities, and individuals. Speaking on progress made so far, the Commissioner noted that Kano State…