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The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has hosted a technical workshop and town hall meeting in Kano as part of its ongoing nationwide engagement across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration between the federal and state governments in improving the ease of doing business, bringing together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The day engagement was divided into two sessions morning and afternoon and featured vibrant panel discussions and stakeholder consultations focused on driving subnational economic reforms. In attendance were high-ranking officials from Kano’s ministries, departments, and agencies…

Zanga-zanga ta ɓarke a kudancin China sakamakon cin zarafin wata ɗaliba ƴar shekara 14 inda mutane ke ta neman a yi mata adalci. A makon da ya gabata ne wani bidiyo da a ciki wasu sa’annin yarinyar suke zabga mata mari da kuma tilasta mata tsayawa kan gwiwoyinta ya karaɗe shafukan sada zumunta a birnin Jiangyou da ke Lardin Sichuan. Ƴansanda sun ce yaran da ake zargi da cin zarafin ɗalibar – dukkansu mata ne ƴan shekara 13 da 14 da kuma 15, kuma an tura biyu daga cikinsu makarantu na musamman domin gyara masu tarbiyya. Bayan da labarin yarinyar…

Rundunar ƴansandan Najeriya, reshen Abuja, babban birnin ƙasar ta cafke mutum huɗu kan zargin shirya garkuwar ƙarya don karɓar naira miliyan biyar a hannun wani dattijo wanda ƴaƴansa mata da wasu suka kitsa. Cikin wata sanar wa da kakakin rundunar ƴansanda Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh ta fitar ta ce wani Mista Innocent ne ya kai ƙarar ɓacewar ƴarsa mai shekara 16 da ta bar gida a ranar 18 ga Yulin 2025 don zuwa rubuta jarabawa a makarantar sakandare ta gwamnati da ke Karu. Daga bisani kuma, a cewarsa, ya samu kiran waya daga wasu mutane suna neman da ya biya…

The Kano state commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya and Seventy-one information officers across MDAs have been successfully cleared for Direct Membership into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), according to an official notification from the relevant ministry. The announcement comes ahead of a formal Induction Ceremony scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, by 9:00 AM prompt. BUK Hosts 5th Natl NIPR Conference, Highlights Role of Strategic PR According to the notice, attendance is strictly mandatory for all successful applicants, as the event will serve as…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers in connection with a violent robbery and rape incident that occurred in Abak Local Government Area. The suspects were nabbed during a late-night raid on their hideout following weeks of intelligence gathering and investigation, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John. Police Day: Akwa Ibom Command Visits Orphanage, Donates Items Victim Attacked at Guest House in Abak The incident, which was reported on June 26, 2025, involved a man (name withheld) who alleged that a gang of armed men…

Since his failed bid for a ministerial appointment, former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has gone into a political tailspin. His speedy fall from commanding heights to the political clown he has become needs forensic study. His attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration as incompetent, clannish and undeserving of a second term, at a meeting in Sokoto on Saturday, August 2, 2025, is yet another outburst of a waspish politician. Sidelined: How CPC Loyalists Were Humiliated Within APC by Buhari El-Rufai and his partners in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are the most confused, clueless, rudderless and pitiful…

Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has called for an inclusive, contextualised energy transition strategy for Africa. He made the call during his opening remarks at the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), held in Lagos. Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale- NNPC Boss Themed “Building A Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy,” the conference brought together key industry stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators to chart the course for Nigeria and Africa’s energy future. Engr. Ojulari highlighted the…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed employment letters to 1,038 newly recruited agricultural extension workers. The ceremony, took place at coronation Hall Government House Kano. Speaking during the ceremony the governor warned them against corrupt practices and urging them to serve the state with diligence and honesty. Kano Online Chapel Seeks Govt Support for Rural Dev Agriculture He said the gesture marked a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance food security and boost family incomes . Governor Yusuf described the recruitment as a fulfilment of his campaign promises and a strategic step toward achieving these…

Abba Dukawa The recent outcry from Northern Nigeria’s elite accusing President Tinubu’s administration of favouring the South-West geopolitical zone is both misplaced and insensitive. Where were these critics when former President Buhari’s administration faced similar allegations of favouritism towards the North? Bayelsa APC Women Demand For Inclusion in Delivery of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope A closer look at Buhari’s administration appointments reveals that 81 out of 100 appointees were Northerners, holding key positions. Geopolitical zone appointments are: North West (51), North Central (47), North East (45), South West (45), South South (45), and South East (41). Under President Tinubu, 71 individuals…

Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Gombe State in the implementation of key sectoral strategies aimed at improving the lives of women and children, especially in health, education, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and social protection. Speaking during the opening of a five-day technical workshop on the development of the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Sector Strategies (MTSS), Yusuf Auta, Social Policy Specialist with the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, emphasised the importance of aligning sectoral plans with the state’s Ten-Year Development Plan (2021–2030). UNICEF Urges Kano to Extend Maternity Leave, Invest More in…

The Kano State Government, KNSG, has urged the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to expedite the completion of various projects with the N300 million allocation to ensure timely access to the next funding tranche. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Matters, Alhaji Bashir Abubakar Yaro Galadima, emphasised the importance of project completion during his inspection visit to Gabasawa Local Government. KNSG Vows Action as Drug Bail Investigation Report is Submitted He stated that the state government is committed to ensuring that LGAs utilise funds effectively and efficiently. Galadima’s directive follows inspections conducted across various LGAs to…

The Kano State Government, KNSG, has officially received the report of the fact-finding committee constituted to investigate the alleged involvement of the state Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, in the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu . The report was presented to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, by the Chairman of the Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussain. Kano Transport Commissioner Pulls Out as Surety in Drug Case He said the panel conducted a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the matter.…

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a 3-day retreat for Honourable Members and Management Staff in Abuja. The retreat features in-depth sessions on the overview of constitutional powers of appropriations, the role of committees in the budget process, management of constituency relations in challenging environments, and the corporate governance of parliamentary institutions, among other key subjects. Nigeria Intensifies Zero Dose Fight as AHBN, AFENET Host Strategic Retreat This was disclosed in a statement issued by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Chief Press Secretary to the Rt. Honourable Speaker, on Monday, 4th August, 2025. In his inaugural address, Rt. Hon. Speaker…

Khadijah Aliyu The soaring cost of sanitary pads in Nigeria is posing a serious threat to menstrual hygiene management, especially among low-income women and girls across the country. The growing concern has sparked conversations about period poverty and the urgent need for government intervention and public awareness. V-PeSDI, NGOs Tackle Period Poverty with Reusable Pad Training In recent months, the price of sanitary pads has risen sharply, with an average pack now selling between ₦800 and ₦2,000, depending on location and brand, an increase of nearly 100% in some areas. This surge has forced many women and girls, particularly in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commended the skill, resilience, determination, and teamwork that propelled the team to the fifth consecutive title, and the seventh overall. He praised the team’s determination to bring glory to the country despite losing the first quarter of the match. “Your superb…

The White House has defended United States President Donald Trump’s firing of the top official responsible for compiling employment statistics after her dismissal raised concerns about the future credibility of crucial economic data. Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on Friday, claiming without evidence that the latest jobs report had been “rigged” to make him look bad. On Sunday, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, denied that Trump was “shooting the messenger” and questioned the accuracy of the figures showing much weaker hiring than previously reported. “The president…

According to emergency services reports here in Gaza, two Palestinians were killed today, including a woman, and more than 20 were injured while trying to access food supplies near the controversial GHF in Rafah. It has been very clear that Palestinians who are going to these aid centres have become mentally exhausted, and they are suffering from severe malnutrition, which is why they are still taking the risk to go to these aid centres to bring back food for their families. Also, many have not been eating for days. But recently, I have heard firsthand accounts from locals confirming that…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity rose after a last-minute trade deal with the US. Lee’s approval climbed to 63.3% from 61.5% last week, according to a Realmeter survey released Monday. The survey was commissioned by a local newspaper and conducted between July 28 and August 1. The trade deal announced on July 31 set tariffs on most Korean exports to the US at 15%, on par with regional rival Japan and among the lowest in Asia. The tariff negotiation was one of the first high-stakes diplomatic tests for Lee, still in his honeymoon period with voters. His election…

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting soil degradation, erosion, and other environmental challenges. This was disclosed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the flag-off ceremony of a massive tree planting program, where 5.5 million seedlings will be planted across the state, held at Makoda Local Government Area. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting He said the primary aim of this program is to address the numerous environmental challenges affecting communities in Kano State. Governor Yusuf emphasized that these challenges have been causing significant problems for the people. The governor assured that the state…

The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has described the Deputy Senate President, Hon. Barau I. Jibrin, as the most qualified and capable candidate to lead Kano State in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Speaking during a political gathering held at the Federal Secretariat in Kano Minister Ata addressed senior legislative aides of the Deputy Senate President and reaffirmed Hon. Barau’s unparalleled political competence and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano. “Hon. Barau is the best candidate to lead Kano in 2027. His leadership capacity, integrity, and dedication to our party’s…