Sani Haruna Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma, has organised a maiden National Conference on Technical Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at promoting self-reliance and sustainable development. The Information Officer and Director of Establishment, Mukhtar Balangogo, confirmed this in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina. Africa’s Sustainable Dev Tops Agenda at BUK Public Admin Conference Themed “Role of Technical Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Self-Reliance for Sustainable Development,” the conference brought together stakeholders to explore the intersection of education, technology, and innovation. In his remarks, the Provost of the College, Dr. Ismaila Ado Funtua, described the event…
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Kumbotso Local Government Council has been urged to prioritise legacy and grassroots-oriented projects to accelerate development and improve the welfare of its residents. The call was made by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Local Government Matters, Hon. Bashir Abubakar Yaro Galadima, during an inspection visit to monitor the utilisation of the N300 million project fund approved for the 44 local government areas in Kano State. Takai a Model of Accountability, Good Governance in Kano-SSA Galadima stressed the importance of implementing impactful initiatives that would stand the test of time and drive sustainable progress in the…
A team from the C19 RSSH Kano State Advocacy group on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM), implemented under the community component by ACOMIN, has paid an advocacy visit to the Kano State Primary Healthcare management board SPHCMB. The visit aimed at advocating for the inclusion of Fatima Shehu Mai Mota Primary Health Centre, Nassarawa Hotoro South, and Limawa PHC, Kumbotso into the state’s Drug Revolving Fund (DRF). Kano Enhances Healthcare Service Delivery With Revised DRF The delegation included the C19 RSSH state Programs Officer, Huzaifa Ibrahim, ACOMIN State Chair, Dr. Nura Haladu, TB Network State Chair, Sunusi Hashim, and NEPWHAN…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Kano State Governor on Local Government Matters, Hon. Bashir Abubakar Yaro Galadima, has applauded the Takai Local Government Council for its prudent resource management and remarkable infrastructural strides. Galadima gave the commendation during an inspection tour to assess projects executed from the N300 million allocation disbursed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to each of the 44 local government councils in the state. NYF Ta Yaba wa Farfesa Abdullahi Usman Sale Kan Nasarar Aikin Hajjin 2025 Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the SSA expressed satisfaction with the visible transformation in Takai, citing completed and…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has welcomed its newly posted State Commandant, Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, who becomes the 16th officer to hold the position. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud. Every Nigerian Must Be an Ambassador of Peace-NSCDC Kebbi A native of Ingawa in Katsina State, Commandant Ingawa is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience, having served across several state commands, including Katsina, Jigawa, Delta, Kaduna, and Nasarawa. Until his redeployment, he was the State Commandant of NSCDC, Nasarawa State.…
Sani Haruna The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kebbi State Command, has called for stronger collaboration among citizens and institutions to sustain peace in the state and across Nigeria. Speaking at the Command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi during the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, the State Commandant, CC Kabiru Alkamawa, said peace goes beyond the absence of conflict and must be built on justice, equality, and mutual respect. My Posting to Jigawa is a Call to Serve-NSCDC Commandant “Peace is not a gift to be awaited, but a responsibility to be pursued with urgency and determination,”…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has relocated the Fati Lami Maternity Unit to a new and more convenient structure within Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. Chief Medical Director and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Shehu Koko, said the move became necessary due to the growing population of Birnin Kebbi and rising referrals from other hospitals, which had overstretched facilities at the old maternity unit. State Gov Suspends Health Commissioner Over Negligence of Duty He explained that the relocation, directed by Governor Nasir Idris, will enhance service delivery and provide a more conducive environment for patients and healthcare…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Police Command says it has recorded another breakthrough in its fight against violent crimes with the arrest of five suspects linked to criminal conspiracy and banditry. Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Sani, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. Kebbi Police Intensify Fight Against Crime, Arrest Rustlers in Suru He said a joint police patrol, in collaboration with vigilantes and led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kamba, acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspects—Saifullahi Suleiman, Halidu Adamu, Ibrahim Abubakar, and Sani Kabiru—all from Kamba, Dandi Local Government…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has urged the state government to renovate the School for Higher Islamic Studies, Aliya Shahuci. This was sequel to a motion presented by the member representing Kano Municipal Constituency, Alhaji Yusuf Aliyu Daneji, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. 2025 NCE: Strengthening Policy Reforms in Nigeria’s Edu Sector Presenting the motion, Daneji expressed concern over the dilapidated state of the school despite government’s commitment to educational advancement. He noted that the institution has contributed immensely to Islamic and general education, producing notable scholars and Sharia judges since its…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff posting in the state civil service. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, said the move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across key ministries. Katsina State Governor Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Performance According to the Governor’s directive, the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Transport. In a related posting, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Barrister Mustapha Nuruddeen Muhammad,…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been described as a major catalyst for equipping young people with the right skills, creating sustainable pathways for self-employment, and driving socio-economic development. The Regional Coordinator of the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III Programme, Mr Manish Josh, stated this during a Capacity-Building Workshop for TVET stakeholders held in Kano. KNSG Partners UNESCO, Korea to Drive TVET Growth The BEAR III Programme is a UNESCO and Republic of Korea-supported initiative aimed at strengthening TVET in sub-Saharan African countries to improve youth employment opportunities and enhance national economies. Mr Josh explained that…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has put in place robust measures to mitigate flooding and other environmental hazards through preparedness, early warning systems, community engagement, and collaboration with local governments. Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, made this known during a two-day Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) Stakeholders Engagement Workshop held in Kano. NEMA Sensitizes Residents, Drivers on Dangers of Fuel Explosions Represented by the Director of Planning, Research, and Forecasting, Dr. Onimode Bandele, the DG explained that the EP&R programme covers evacuation preparedness, infrastructure assessments, and collaboration with state ministries of works and housing. She noted…
Ashahabu Lawal Rafukka In every generation, a leader emerges who carries the hopes of the downtrodden not as a burden, but as a sacred trust. For northern Nigeria, and indeed for millions across the country, that leader has been Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. His politics, often misunderstood by the elite, have always been centred on service, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the ordinary man and woman whose voices are often drowned out in the din of partisan struggle. Kwankwaso-Era Garment Centers Back in Focus as Kano Assembly Demands Utilization When news broke in Kano that Kwankwaso had declared, “We…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command,has decorated and celebrated the promotion of 66 senior officers at the ECOWAS Complex, Seme-Krake Joint Border Post. In his address, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Wale Adenuga, described the promotion as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility. “This promotion should be received with humility. It is not a licence for pride but a call to higher service. Carry your junior colleagues along, celebrate one another, and let us make Seme Area Command the pride of the Service,” he urged. Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to the CGC’s leadership vision,…
Ma’aikatar Muhalli da Sauyin Yanayi, karkashin jagorancin Kwamishina Dahir M. Hashim, ta ɗauki wani mataki na ci gaba wajen karfafawa al’umma da kuma farfado da muhalli. A ranar 9 ga Satumba, 2025, a Dawakin Tofa, ma’aikatar ta raba jimillar bishiyar mangwaro guda 3,000 masu yalwar ƴaƴa ga matan karkara A wata sanarwa da ma’aikatar ta fitar, an ƙaddamar da shirin ne karkashin jagorancin Anas Ibrahim Danmaliki, shugaban ƙaramar hukumar Dawakin-Tofa. Ma’aikatar ta ce an ƙaddamar da wannan shiri ne domin inganta lafiyar abinci a cikin gida, ƙara samun kudin shiga ga iyali, da kuma ƙarfafa juriya ga sauyin yanayi, tare…
Zainab watched the glow of the city lights from her balcony in Minna, a half-empty mug of lukewarm tea in her hand. The night air offered little comfort against the heavy weight pressing down on her spirit. Inside, Umar was likely still scrolling through his phone, or perhaps watching another football match. It was a routine that had become painfully familiar over the past two years. She loved Umar, she truly did. They had met at the University of Abuja, full of dreams and shared laughter. She remembered his infectious optimism, his grand plans for a future where they’d build…
Sani Haruna Yauri Local Government Council in Kebbi State has imposed a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. following a violent clash between youths engaged in gold mining at Garin Katta community. Announcing the curfew, Chairman of Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shuaibu, said he had already alerted the Police Area Commander and the Department of State Services (DSS) before the situation escalated. Kaduna State Government Lifts Curfew in Kaduna and Zaria Towns According to him, the violence stemmed from a misunderstanding among miners, which led to loss of lives and destruction of property. Eyewitnesses reported that the crisis…
Nasiru Mohammed waziri In a renewed effort to tackle phone snatching, thuggery, and other related crimes, the Kano State Government has inaugurated 380 volunteer youths as members of the Special Anti-Phone Snatching Squad (KOSSAP). As part of the initiative, the recruits have commenced a two-week intensive training programme at the Kano State Corporate Security Institute Gabasawa, aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills to assist in safeguarding lives and property across the state. SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Kano’s Deadly Phone Snatching Epidemic The training is designed to equip them with the skills and discipline needed to support security agencies in…
Sani Haruna The Director General of the Argungu International Fishing Festival, Alhaji Safiyanu Bena, has empowered 85 youths in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State with the sum of ₦1.7 million to support the mobilisation of eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Speaking during the distribution exercise, Alhaji Bena represented by Engineer Tukur Hamidu Bena described the initiative as a show of generosity and a demonstration of commitment to grassroots development. Argungu Fishing Festival Committee Resumes Preparations for 2026 Edition He noted that the empowerment aligns with the ideals of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir…
The Gala Night The ballroom of the Transcorp Hilton shimmered under crystal chandeliers. Politicians, businessmen, and their wives moved in circles of power, their laughter polished, their conversations heavy with influence. Tonight’s charity gala was meant to raise funds for orphans — a noble cause, but also a stage for wealth to display itself. Abuja Marriage By Fatima Zahra Umar Maryam Bello stood quietly near the edge of the hall. At thirty-eight, she had long mastered the art of being present without becoming spectacle. Her deep green gown was modest but elegant, her scarf pinned neatly, her eyes calm as…