The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Kano territorial Office has joined other offices nationwide to commemorate the 2025 Customer Service Week, celebrated under the theme “Mission Possible.” The two-day event, organized by the Agency’s SERVICOM Unit, took place at the NEMA Kano Office and focused on strengthening service excellence, accountability, and partnership in humanitarian delivery. NEMA Empowers NYSC EMVs with Disaster Management Skills Delivering a paper on “Quality Assurance and Compliance in Humanitarian Service Delivery,” the Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Musa D. Abdullahi, emphasized the need for high standards, accountability, and coordination in humanitarian operations. A…
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The Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self Help Africa and UNICEF, has carried out a review of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and the Open Defecation (OD) Prohibition Bill. The review aims to make necessary additions to the policy and bill in order to address identified gaps and align them with contemporary global best practices in the WASH sector. Kano Targets Cleaner Environment Through WASH Framework Some of the key areas incorporated into the review include Gender, Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilience, Sanitation in Fragile Contexts, Social Innovative Financing, Faecal Sludge…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria As part of efforts to strengthen its partnership with the Galien Africa initiative, the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has organized a webinar on the upcoming 8th Galien Forum Africa and the 5th Prix Galien Africa. The virtual session, themed “Organization of the 8th Galien Forum Africa and the 5th Prix Galien Africa,” brought together journalists, media professionals, and health experts across the continent to discuss preparations for the landmark event. In his welcome address, Mr. Bamba Youssouf, President of REMAPSEN, emphasized the importance of building the capacity of African journalists…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The North East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has distributed relief materials to victims of recent flood disasters in Gombe and Kwami Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Gombe State Coordinator of the NEDC, Architect Usman Muhammad, said the gesture was part of the Commission’s continuous support to states in the North East affected by natural and humanitarian crises. KACRAN Seeks Sustainable Funding for NEDC’s Regional Projects He noted that the NEDC has been supporting Gombe State through various interventions in health, education,…
Ado Salisu The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly disowned and condemned the purported election being orchestrated in Lagos by suspended members of the association. The NEC described the move as illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the body. NSC Operating Without Legal Backing, SWAN Raises Alarm According to the NEC, the primary aim of the suspended members is to sow confusion within the Lagos sports journalism community. The council expressed concern over their reported use of thugs and alleged collusion with unauthorized security…
Salejo Aliyu For the second day running, protesters led by the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations Against Banks’ Fraudulent Practices and Customers Victimization, on Thursday, picketed the Sterling bank, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja. The protesters had on Wednesday, October 8, stormed the bank’s office, to present a letter but was rebuffed by officials of the bank. Alleged Fraudulent Acts: CSO Protests At CBN, Submits Petition Against Bank The protesters stayed at the frontage of the bank for three hours before dispersing, but they promised to resume their protest on Thursday. They kept their promise as they arrived…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for greater collaboration between the media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), describing them as indispensable allies in the fight against corruption. Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, stated this while declaring open a one-day sensitization workshop for CSOs and journalists held in Kano. EFCC Partners NUJ Correspondents in Kano to Tackle Economic Crimes Organized by the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, the workshop focused on educating participants on understanding cryptocurrency fraud and other emerging cyber and financial crimes.…
The Kano State Government KNSG has unveiled a new initiative aimed at leveraging the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) framework to combat environmental degradation and improve public health across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, announced the initiative during a meeting with the Forum of 44 Local Government Heads of Department for Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WESH). He explained that the new approach will also revive the long-abandoned house-to-house inspection system a crucial measure for ensuring compliance with environmental and health regulations at the grassroots…
The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and promoting sustainable urban development through closer partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A delegation from KNUPDA, led by its Managing Director, Arc. Hauwa Hassan T/Wada, paid a courtesy visit to the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Kano as part of efforts to foster mutual understanding and inter-agency cooperation. Speaking during the visit, Arc. Hauwa explained that effective urban planning and development require strong collaboration with key security agencies to ensure the protection of government properties, enforcement of regulations, and…
Salejo Aliyu ABUJA – A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations against Banks’ Fraudulent Practices and Customers’ Victimization, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest at the Abuja headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria. At the apex bank’s office, the group submitted a petition, which was received by The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria. The petition dated Monday, 6th October 2025, was addressed to Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja. The protesters displayed placards with several inscriptions such as, conspiracy; Forgery; criminal breach of trust; taking a loan is not a crime; stop suffocating your…
Ado Salisu In a move set to strengthen regional collaboration in Africa’s telecommunications industry, Tunisia’s HAYAT TELECOMS, a member of TUCAD, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s NORTHEAST TELECOMS to expand and enhance digital connectivity across Nigeria. The official signing ceremony took place at HAYAT TELECOMS’ headquarters in Tunis, where senior executives and technical teams from both companies gathered to formalize the agreement. The partnership will focus on deploying Fibre Optic infrastructure in Nigeria’s North East region and advancing rural telephony solutions, aimed at improving access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services in underserved areas. Speaking at the…
Sani Haruna The First Kebbi Economic Development Summit is currently underway at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Organized by the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum in collaboration with the Kebbi State Government, the two-day summit aims to bring together government leaders, business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners to discuss and chart a sustainable economic growth trajectory for the state. Declaring the summit open, Governor Nasir Idris said the event is focused on enhancing the state’s economic resilience, creating new job opportunities, and ensuring the sustainable management of Kebbi’s resources for both present and future generations.…
Kamfanin kayan ado na duniya, Louis Vuitton (LV), ya ƙaddamar da sabuwar jakar hannu mai suna StoneBag wadda aka ƙera ta da ruwan zinari mai walƙiya da kuma duwatsu masu daraja. Ana bayyana jakar a matsayin “jakar hannu mafi ɗorewa a duniya”, wadda — a cewar masu ƙirƙirar ta — ba ta karyewa idan aka jefar da ita, ba ta fashewa, amma za ta iya karya hannun wanda ya ɗauke ta saboda nauyinta. Gold Refinery in Lagos Privately Owned, Not FG Project-Ministry Rahotanni daga masana’antar ado sun nuna cewa farashin StoneBag ɗin ya kai darajar sabuwar motar hawa ta Bentley,…
Kabiru Haruna Minister Alausa Reaffirms Federal Government’s Commitment to Peaceful Resolution with ASUU, Urges Patience to Avert Strike In a decisive and reassuring press briefing held earlier today, Minister of Education, Dr. Maaruf Olatunji Alausa, provided a comprehensive update on the ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). No Pay, No Work: ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Nationwide The Minister emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to resolving long-standing issues affecting tertiary education and preventing further disruptions to academic activities. Dr. Alausa disclosed that a meeting of the Technical Working Group, including representatives from the…
Adamu Yusuf The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has rescheduled what it described as “the father of all peaceful demonstrations” to October 14, 2025, at the National Assembly in Abuja. The Union, which comprises the Kaduna State chapter and 35 others including the Federal Capital Territory, had earlier fixed the mass protest for September 29, but the exercise was suspended following the National Assembly’s recess. In a statement signed by its Kaduna Chairman, Retired CSP Mannir M. Lawal Zaria, and other members of the protest organizing committee, the Union lamented that the CPS…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has again cautioned residents and organizers of masquerade festivals across the state against engaging in unlawful activities under the guise of cultural celebration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the Command’s warning follows continued reports of violent and criminal acts perpetrated by some masquerades despite an earlier public notice issued on September 18, 2025. Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 153 Suspects in Jigawa According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, expressed grave concern over the disturbing trend where certain…
Ibrahim Ibrahim First lady of Jigawa state, Hajiya Hadiza Umar on Namadi, has urged parents and caregivers to present their eligible children for the ongoing measles and Rubella vaccination. She made the call in her keynote address at officially flagged off the Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign at Gantsa town, Buji Local Government Area. Jigawa to Vaccinate 3.1 Children in Measles, Rubella Campaign She emphasised the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly rubella, and the importance of immunisation in protecting children’s health. The First Lady symbolically administered the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to a child, marking the official commencement of the campaign…
Shehu Adamu Once a dominant force in Nigerian football, Kano Pillars Football Club (Sai Masu Gida) now struggles to find its footing — both on and off the pitch. Once feared by opponents and adored by fans, the team’s recent performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have left supporters disillusioned and analysts questioning where it all went wrong. Kano Pillars Rabi’u Ali Pele: A Legend On and Off the Pitch While players and coaches often bear the brunt of criticism, a closer look reveals that much of the blame lies with government mismanagement, inconsistent funding, and a lack…
Shugaban kasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da murabus din ministan kere-kere, kimiyya da fasaha Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, biyo bayan wasu zarge-zarge da ake masa. Kano:Kwamitin Binciken Kadarori a Garin Ungogo Ya Mika Rahoto Tinubu ya nada Nnaji a watan Agusta 2023. Ya yi murabus ne a yau a wata wasika inda ya gode wa shugaban kasar da ya ba shi damar yi wa Najeriya hidima. Nnaji ya ce abokan hamayyar siyasa sun yi masa zagon kasa. Shugaba Tinubu Ya Amince da Murabus ɗin Ministan Kimiyya Nnaji Shugaba Tinubu ya gode masa bisa hidimar da ya yi masa, ya kuma…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Police Command has raided several criminal hideouts and arrested 153 suspects across the state. Spokesman of the Command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the operation was part of the Command’s sustained efforts to rid the state of crime and criminality. Jigawa Police Clamp Down on Illegal Tinted Glass, Charge 38 Vehicles to Court According to him, “Operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have successfully carried out coordinated raids on criminals’ hideouts, black spots, and drug joints across the forty-two (42) Divisions in the state.”…