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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop in Kano aimed at promoting value addition, local processing, and export development in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the opening session,Suleman Halilu, Chairman of the occasion, stated that the workshop was designed to connect individuals and businesses interested in raw material development and export with relevant government agencies that can guide them through the production, processing, and export procedures. Riruwai Community Takes Major Step in Solid Minerals Exploitation “The benefit of this workshop is to provide participants with practical knowledge…

Crack detectives and smart operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested Adedayo Ben Adegbola, a commercial taxi driver identified in viral posts, for allegedly committing multiple cases of rape, defilement, assault, and armed robbery against female passengers across the state. In a statement signed my SP Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, following directives from Commissioner of Police CP Olohunnare Jimoh, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, launched a thorough investigation that led to Adegbola’s arrest on October 31, 2025, at about 9:40 a.m. His…

As part of activities marking her second anniversary in office, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commissioned newly built model schools in Osara, Adavi Local Government Area. The new model schools comprise primary and secondary sections, each featuring six classrooms and two dormitories to accommodate students from surrounding communities. Natasha Suspension Saga Escalates as Akpabio Heads to Supreme Court This landmark initiative is aimed at extending quality education to rural and nomadic communities, while promoting sustainable rural development across Kogi Central Senatorial District. According to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, the newly commissioned schools are part of her…

The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) Bayero University Kano (BUK) has commemorated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held at the CBN Centre of Excellence, bringing together scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and gender advocates to celebrate a decade of academic excellence, research innovation, and women’s empowerment. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusion, institutional capacity building, and digital investment for women and girls under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. BUK Outshines ABU, KASU, UNIJOS at 2025 PANS National Quiz Tuggar highlighted the government’s achievements in promoting…

An advocacy group, the Athletics and Sports Development Initiative (ASDI), has called on former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, to provide a detailed account of over $2 million allegedly expended on stadium renovation projects during his tenure. In a statement issued in Abuja, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Chairman of ASDI’s Board of Trustees, commended the House of Representatives Committee on Sports for its ongoing investigation into the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) use of FIFA development funds. However, Gombe urged the committee to extend the probe to other uncompleted projects, including the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja,…

Sani Haruna Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Samaila Bagudu, at his residence in Bagudu Local Government Area on Friday night. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred shortly after the Deputy Speaker returned from observing the Isha’i prayer at a nearby mosque around 8:00 p.m. A resident who spoke to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi said the assailants accosted the lawmaker as he was leaving the mosque and ordered him into a vehicle they brought. The gunmen reportedly fired several shots into the air to disperse onlookers before whisking…

The Kano State Government KNSG has reiterated its commitment to promoting orderly urban development through the enforcement of planning regulations, modernization of urban data systems, and enhanced collaboration with partner agencies. The Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) Architect Hauwa Hassan Tudun Wada, made this known during a press briefing held as part of activities marking World Cities Day 2025 in Kano. KNUPDA Expresses Deep Condolences for Fallen Sports Heroes in Dakatsalle Tragedy According to her, the government’s approach aims to create a more resilient, livable, and economically vibrant city, capable of balancing population…

Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The third day of the 2025 Galien Africa Forum was dedicated to advancing women’s leadership and equality as vital pillars for achieving health sovereignty across Africa. A series of high-level plenary sessions explored how African nations can take control of their health priorities and build resilient systems that reflect local realities. Women Take Center Stage at Galien Africa Forum 2025 At the Women’s Forum, discussions centered on the role of the media in promoting health and social transformation across the continent. Leading the session, Mr. Youssouf Bamba, President of the African Media Network for the Promotion of…

Ozumi Abdul When Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed steps into a room, there is a quiet authority that commands attention. His calm gaze, his deliberate stride, and the composed air around him speak of decades spent in the disciplined world of the Nigerian Navy,years of service marked by intellect, purpose, and resolve. ‘Duke of Barracks’: NDAOWA Honours Mohammed Thompson for Empowering Military Youths Today, that long journey has brought him to one of the most prestigious appointments in the Nigerian Armed Forces: Commandant of the nation’s highest military institution. It is not merely a promotion; it is a recognition of his…

Adamu Yusuf The Nigerian Defence Academy Officers’ Wives Association (NDAOWA), Kaduna Chapter, has conferred the honorary title of “Duke of Barracks” on a young community leader, Mr. Mohammed Thompson, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth empowerment within military communities. Mr. Thompson, founder of the Beyond Barracks Project, was formally commended for his visionary community-driven initiatives aimed at equipping young people and families in military barracks with entrepreneurial skills, digital literacy, and socio-economic development opportunities. Lasting Peace in Sahel Requires Dev, Not Just Military Action-Zulum In a letter signed by the NDAOWA Outgoing Coordinator, Mrs. Halima Yahaya Ibrahim, the…

CARE Nigeria, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), FAcE-PaM, and the Kebbi State Ministry of Health, joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day at Nadaniya Primary Health Care Centre, Badariya, Birnin Kebbi. The event was organised under the CASCADE project to raise awareness on food security, nutrition, and sustainable food systems in line with this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” World food Rural women Day:WOFAN Launches Intervention in Dumaji World Food Day, celebrated every October 16, was established by the United Nations to mark the…

Sani Haruna CARE, in partnership with FAcE-PaM and the Kebbi State Ministry of Health, has commemorated the 2025 Global Handwashing Day with a community outreach event in Suru Local Government Area. The celebration, themed “Be a Handwash Hero,” was organised under the CASCADE project to promote proper hand hygiene as a vital tool in disease prevention and improved public health. The programme featured an opening prayer, welcome remarks, sensitisation sessions, a live demonstration of proper handwashing techniques, and an interactive question-and-answer session. Speaking at the event, the Nutrition Focal Person, represented by the Assistant Nutrition Focal Person, expressed appreciation to…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has visited the Kano commissioner of information to strengthen institutional collaboration aimed at advancing human rights and social justice. During the visit, Dr. Ojukwu highlighted key areas of partnership between the Commission and the state government. Kano NHRC Resolves Over 2,200 Complaints Amid Rising Child Abuse Cases These include enhancing operational synergy between the NHRC’s Kano Office and relevant state institutions, promoting human rights education and awareness among public officers, traditional and religious leaders, and ensuring compliance within the justice and security sectors. He also emphasized the…

In a heartwarming act of service and compassion, members of the NYSC Red Cross Community Development Service (CDS) Club, Kano,have donated food items, hygiene kits, beverages, and essential medicaments to students of IDP College, Mariri. The humanitarian outreach aimed to support the health and wellbeing of students displaced by conflict and currently enrolled at the college. Kano Assembly Moves to Upgrade Takai NYSC Clinic The donation package included 400 sachets of Tea bags two 50kg bags of grains (Guinea corn and maize) antibiotics, detergents, snacks beverages and other basic supplies. Speaking at the event, NYSC Schedule Officer,Mr. Emmanuel Juma, commended…

The Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, has conducted an extensive oversight tour across nine major project sites in the state, reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and value for money in public spending. The inspection, covered strategic projects valued at ₦18.4 billion, ranging from road construction and education infrastructure to healthcare and skills development facilities. ICPC Tracks, Verifies Federal Borehole Projects in Ondo LGAs According to the Commissioner, the exercise was designed to assess contractors’ performance, ensure adherence to contractual specifications, and uphold Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of delivering…

Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The third day of the 2025 Galien Africa Forum placed women at the heart of Africa’s health transformation, spotlighting their indispensable role in achieving health sovereignty and equality across the continent. The Women’s Forum, themed “Women’s Leadership: A Transformative Driver for Equal Rights and Universal Access to Health in Africa, was declared open by Senegal’s First Lady, who highlighted the vital importance of women’s leadership in building stronger, more inclusive health systems. “When women are at the frontline as decision-makers, the continent is stronger,” she said, calling for greater inclusion of women in national health and development…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)has commended members of Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Kano State for their vital role in mobilizing caregivers, promoting vaccine acceptance, and addressing noncompliance at the community level. The commendation was made by the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, Mr. Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah, during a town hall meeting with 484 WDCs held in Kano to commemorate World Polio Day 2025. UNICEF Commends Kano WDCs for Key Role in Polio Eradication Mr. Farah praised the committees for their grassroots efforts in sustaining Kano’s leadership in the fight against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. “Your…

Khadijah Aliyu The World Health Organisation (WHO) has hailed Kano State’s remarkable success in reducing polio cases by 96%, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing fight to eradicate the disease. The WHO Kano State Coordinator Dr. Mayana Abubakar, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with 484 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) held in Kano to commemorate World Polio Day 2025 Dr Mayana announced that Kano reduced polio cases from 31 in 2024 to just three in 2025, crediting the achievement to the relentless efforts of health workers, community leaders, the Kano State Government, and development partners. “Through…

The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media report alleging that a retired Assistant Controller of Customs had constructed a private airport in the Argungu forest to facilitate the smuggling of cocaine and other illicit drugs into Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the State Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, described the report as “baseless, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the State and its security agencies.” According to the statement, the Command condemned the publication, stressing that it was designed to instill fear,…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has expressed satisfaction with the way farmers in Jigawa State are embracing modern farming techniques, describing their commitment as a major step toward achieving food security and agricultural transformation in the state. The Deputy Country Director of SAA, Dr. Abdulhamid Gambo, made the commendation during a two-day media field visit to four communities in Taura, Dutse, and Birnin Kudu Local Government Areas. Dr. Gambo said the mission of SAA is to work with farmers to promote agricultural value chains across production, nutrition, processing, value addition, and marketing of agricultural products. He disclosed that the…