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Sani Dutsinma Ten police officers and two civilians have been killed during a fierce gun battle between security operatives and suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Police Rescue 15 Abducted Victims After Gun Battle in Kogi According to the police spokesman, operatives intercepted a large group of armed bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states before engaging them in a…

Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of health workers and strengthening healthcare services across the state. Governor Idris gave the assurance at the first Health Workers Convention held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, where he said workers’ welfare would remain a priority of his administration. He said his government would continue to work closely with labour leaders to address challenges affecting workers while ensuring improved healthcare delivery across the state. The governor recalled that upon assumption of office, his administration was determined to address unemployment among young graduates despite…

Ado Salisu The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a gun battle with their abductors. The incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, between Ojuwo Ajengo and Mamerebo, a known kidnapping flashpoint along the Itobe–Achigili section of the highway. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, the victims were abducted after a Peace Mass Transit bus was intercepted by gunmen. The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru…

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) is participating in the ongoing development and validation of the African Continental Curriculum Framework (ACCF) in Windhoek, Namibia. The three-day workshop, which commenced on August 11 and will run until August 13, 2026, is providing a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and technical engagement on the development of a harmonised curriculum framework for African education systems, covering Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through secondary education. Kano Amends Private Schools Law, Sets 7.5% Charge Benchmark The initiative forms part of continental efforts to strengthen collaboration among African Union member states towards the…

Young Nigerian content creators have showcased their creativity and commitment to promoting responsible digital engagement and combating misinformation following a series of training programmes held across the country. The initiative, organised through the Foreign Information and Assistance Programme (FIAP), brought together Gen Z influencers and content creators in Kano, Enugu and Lagos for training on information integrity, responsible online engagement, and strategies for countering mis- and disinformation. FG Launches IMILI to Boost Media Literacy, Tackle Misinformation The impact of the programme was recently showcased at a creative exhibition featuring works produced by the participants after completing the training. The exhibition…

Eighty-two public health professionals from 22 countries have commenced the 56th round of the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) training in Tanzania, aimed at strengthening global efforts to eradicate polio and combat other vaccine-preventable diseases. The participants comprise 45 field epidemiologists, 15 data managers and 22 social and behaviour change specialists. Gombe, UNICEF Target 900,000 Children in 2026 Polio Campaign The training is being coordinated by the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF. The programme prepares participants for deployment alongside Ministries of Health and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Hauwa Zahradden on her confirmation as the first female Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council. Comrade Hauwa Zahradden, who previously served as Assistant Secretary of the NUJ Kano State Council, was confirmed Secretary, making history as the first woman to occupy the position in the council. NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with Kano Anti-Corruption Commission In a congratulatory statement signed by the Secretary of NAWOJ Kano, Comrade Maryam Muhammad Yakasai, and the Chairperson, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, the association described the development as…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano State Command, has arrested a 45-year-old suspected accomplice in a motorcycle theft syndicate and recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle and other incriminating items in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Mustafa Sani, was arrested at his residence in Gaida, Abacha Street, following credible intelligence linking him to the activities of a suspected motorcycle theft syndicate operating within Kano metropolis. NSCDC Hands Over Fake Cryptocurrency Investment Suspect to EFCC The Command said the operation followed the tracking of a motorcycle with registration number GRR 958 QB from…

Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for the international conference on security and national unity. Al-Issa and his delegation were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday by Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation; Ali Pate, minister of health and social welfare; Ahmed Aliyu, governor of Sokoto; and other dignitaries. Train Your Children Right’-Cleric Speaks as Islamiyya Graduates 48 The event, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria) in collaboration with the Muslim World League of Saudi Arabia, will be held at the Bola Ahmed…

The National Population Commission, NPC, has formally welcomed its newly appointed Director-General, Dr. Abuh Mohammed, with the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, pledging the full cooperation and support of management and staff to the new leadership. The Chairman gave the assurance during a reception held at the Commission’s headquarters to welcome Dr. Mohammed. NPC Unveils VitalReg Platform for Digital Birth, Death Registration Dr. Yusuf said the Honourable Federal Commissioners, management and staff were committed to working with the new Director-General as one team to strengthen coordination, improve efficiency, embrace innovation and ensure responsible management of the Commission’s resources. He urged…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development to strengthen coordination across government and harness Nigeria’s youthful population for sustainable development. Inaugurating the platform in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, described Nigeria’s population as one of the country’s greatest assets, which must be deliberately transformed into a productive resource capable of driving economic growth and national prosperity. TCI adopts new strategy to improve Family Planning in Jigawa Professor Pate said Nigeria’s rapidly growing population could become either an asset or a liability,…

Interfaith religious leaders in Kano State have called on men to ensure their wives register early at health facilities and attend antenatal care consistently as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality. The religious leaders made the call during a two-day interfaith workshop in Kano aimed at addressing barriers to maternal healthcare and strengthening community-led efforts to reduce maternal deaths. ANC Reduces Maternal Mortality -Professor Hadiza Galadanci Representatives of Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, Kano State, Muhammad Lawan, and Apostle Adeyeye, who spoke at the workshop, emphasised the important role men play in protecting the health of women during pregnancy. They…

Kano State has been commended for its remarkable progress in expanding access to hypertension care, with Resolve to Save Lives, RTSL, recognising the efforts of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, KSCHMA, in improving enrolment, treatment and management of patients living with hypertension. The commendation was made when RTSL Chief Program Officer and Senior Vice President, Global, Amanda McClelland, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, in Kano. WHD: Kano Government Establishes Hypertension Care Centers Speaking during the engagement, Ms. McClelland described Kano’s progress in hypertension patient enrolment and management as remarkable,…

The member representing Tudun Wada Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Sule Lawan Shuwaki, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Shuwaki’s resignation letter was read during Monday’s plenary by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Defections Were Not Sudden,They Were Judicially Engineered- Aboki In the letter, the lawmaker said his decision followed deep reflection and extensive consultations with his political associates, supporters and family members. He expressed appreciation to the APC leadership at the ward, local government, state and national levels for…

Interfaith religious leaders from 18 Local Government Areas with high maternal mortality burden in Kano State have converged for a two-day workshop aimed at addressing barriers to maternal healthcare and strengthening community-led efforts to reduce maternal deaths. The participants include Muslim and Christian religious leaders from the 18 MAMII LGAs, alongside government representatives and development partners. MTQ Seeks KDSG Support to Strengthen Qur’anic Education Speaking at the workshop, Senior Programme Manager, Centre for Communication and Social Impact, CCSI, Oluyemi Abodunrin, said the initiative was focused on working with religious leaders to address social and religious norms that prevent women from…

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Aishatu Abdulkadir, has assumed office with a pledge to deploy her experience and expertise toward improving the lives and wellbeing of women, children and persons with special needs across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Bintu Nuhu Yakasai. Delta Approves 93% Pay Rise for Permanent Secretaries According to the statement, Aishatu Abdulkadir made the commitment while addressing members of staff, well-wishers and representatives of various health workers’ associations who…

The Northern Reform Organisation, NRO, has backed the call by Catholic Bishops in Nigeria for urgent national reflection and action over the worsening economic and security challenges confronting the country. In a statement dated August 8, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Gidado Mukhtar, the organisation commended the Catholic Bishops for what it described as a courageous and patriotic assessment of the situation across various sectors of national life. Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Prioritizes Road Projects- Minister Goronyo The NRO said the Bishops had demonstrated moral leadership and a strong sense of national responsibility by speaking publicly on issues affecting…

The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board KSPVIB has introduced a 7.5 percent benchmark for charges payable by private schools in the state, as part of measures to regulate the sector and ensure compliance with the amended law governing private institutions. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the provisions of the amended law regulating the operation of private schools in Kano. KNHA Passes Private Schools Amendment Bill, Caps Fee Hikes at 10% He said the amendment was aimed at sanitising the private school sector, protecting parents from arbitrary…

The Impact Storytelling for Development Initiative, ISDI, has launched its Future-Ready Communicators Bootcamp 1.0, with 25 communicators selected from 227 applicants for the inaugural two-day programme. The bootcamp, held from August 8 to 9, 2026, also marked the launch of the ISDI Academy, an initiative designed to equip communicators with modern skills for effective development reporting and storytelling. Speaking at the launch, the Founder and Executive Director of ISDI, Ibrahim Ayyuba Isah, said the programme was designed to explore innovative approaches to development communication that can inspire action, influence policy, strengthen institutions and improve lives. ISDI Debuts in Kano, Calls…

Nigeria has hosted an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA), bringing together aviation safety authorities from Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The three-day meeting, held in Abuja, focused on strengthening the agency’s administrative, financial and operational capacity to effectively respond to the region’s growing aviation safety investigation needs. Rocket Aviation Clears Regulatory Hurdles, Receives AOC from NCAA Key issues considered at the meeting included the recruitment of a new Commissioner, member states’ financial contributions and outstanding obligations, as well as strategies for strengthening human-resource…