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Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has played a pivotal role in securing the participation of Team Nigeria (represented by Nigeria University Games Association – NUGA) at the 2025 FISU World University Games, set to take place in Germany from July 16 to 21. With 32 student-athletes and 10 officials making up the NUGA delegation, Nigeria will proudly compete in five sporting disciplines: athletics, badminton, table tennis, judo, and taekwondo. Speaking on the development, Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to youth and school sports. “Our support for NUGA at the…

The Kano State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a comprehensive package of developmental projects and interventions valued at over ₦69 billion, targeting critical sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian support. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. BUK Strengthens Reputation in Impactful Research as Dr Halilu Wins Global Education Grant During its 29th meeting,the Council granted landmark approvals aimed at improving service delivery and raising the living standard of citizens. Among the biggest investments is the expansion of Katsina Road, covering the stretch from…

Suspended Senator representing Kogi central and former Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally written to the Senate, demanding compliance with a recent court judgment that declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional. In a letter dated July 11, 2025, sent through her legal counsel, M.J Numa & Partners LLP, Akpoti-Uduaghan cited Section 63 of the 1999 Constitution, arguing that the suspension had denied her the right to represent her constituents and perform her legislative duties. Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 Months It will be recalled that the Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier…

The Kano State Executive Council has approved a wide-ranging package of projects across the power, water, transportation, environment, and humanitarian sectors. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, this reflects Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to improving infrastructure and the quality of life for residents. Kebbi Tackles Transport Challenges with 50 New 18-Seater Buses Key highlights include the procurement of 500 modern electric tricycles under the Abba Gida Gida Mass Transport Empowerment and Employment Programme, valued at ₦3.7 billion, aimed at enhancing public transport and empowering youth. To strengthen the state’s power infrastructure, the Council…

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed satisfaction with the collaborative efforts between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to strengthen Anti-money laundering (AML) mechanisms and enhance operational efficiency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a sports tournament organised by the Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) on Thursday, 10 July 2025, the CGC described his visit as both operational and productive. He said, “It’s meant to be an operational visit. We had very useful engagements with the management of the Federal Airport Authority,…

The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano BUK has commenced a two-day training programme aimed at empowering women farmers with climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food and nutrition security. The training, organized by CDA in collaboration with the Arewa Women Initiative for Climate Change Advocacy and Environmental Sustainability (AWIFCA) The objective of the training is to build the capacity of women farmers by equipping them with knowledge and practical skills in sustainable agricultural techniques that respond to the challenges of climate change while improving household food availability and nutritional outcomes. Training sessions include an overview of urban and…

Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – Following the historic adoption of the African Union Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, a leading rights organisation is urging African governments to translate this milestone into concrete action. Alliance Rights and Health, a regional civil society group, has welcomed the convention’s adoption but warned that without immediate and sustained efforts, the agreement risks remaining a symbolic achievement with little real-world impact. “Every day of delay exposes more women and girls to unacceptable violence. The time for promises is over; the time for action is now,” The new AU…

The Bauchi House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and immunisation coverage to end zero dose across the state. Speaker of the House, Abubakar Sulaiman, gave the assurance on Friday in Bauchi while receiving representatives of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Community of Practice (CoP) during an advocacy visit. Dr. Magashi Leads ZDLH CoP on High-Level Advocacy to Bauchi Assembly He stated that the Assembly, through its Committees on Health and Appropriations, had consistently advocated for increased budgetary allocations to the health sector. “We acknowledge health as a…

K-SAFE Commends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for Approving N3 Billion for Renovation and Reopening of 13 Boarding Schools in Kano State The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) warmly commends His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the recent approval of ₦3,039,878,601 for the general renovation of 13 boarding secondary schools across the state. This landmark decision signals a renewed commitment to revitalizing public education and reversing the troubling trend of school closures witnessed in previous administrations. K-SAFE Hails Gov Yusuf’s 2-Year Milestone: A Turning Point for Education in Kano The affected schools, which were shut down by the…

The national Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN)Dr. Aminu Garba Magashi visited Bauchi State and led the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget accountability to a high-level advocacy meeting with the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, and the Chairmen of the House Committees on Health and Appropriation. During the meeting, Dr. Magashi expressed appreciation to the Bauchi State Government and the entire House of Assembly for passing and allocating a projected immunization budget of ₦872 million for 2025. He also commended the government for…

When Nigeria trembled under the weight of its first military coup in January 1966, one man, a then-young Assistant Superintendent of Police would unwittingly become the bearer of one of the nation’s most tragic revelations. Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Babankowa, a native of Ringim (now in Jigawa State), found himself at the centre of history as the man who discovered the decomposing corpse of Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Born in 1937 and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on February 1, 1960, Babankowa was stationed at Sango-Ota, in the present-day Ogun State, when the winds of insurrection began…

Governor Dauda Lawal has restated his administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of the growing number of out-of-school children in Zamfara State. The governor launched the Zamfara State Pilot School Feeding Program on Thursday at Dan-turai Primary School in Gusau, the state capital. A statement by the spokesperson of Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the school feeding program will enable pupils to access, enrol, retain, complete, and transition to higher levels of education. Kano State Government Boosts School Feeding Program In his remarks, Governor Lawal noted that the flag-off signifies his administration’s strong commitment to working with relevant…

More than 7 million residents across 1.7 million households have been captured under the Kano State Social Service Register (SSR) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the effectiveness of social protection programs in the state. The Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Planning and Budget (MoPB),Alhaji Abdulmumin Ajumawa stated this during a two-day meeting of the Social Protection Technical Working Group (TWG) in Kano. UNICEF Urges Jigawa State to Pass Revised Social Protection Bill According to Ajumawa, the register is a robust database that identifies and captures vulnerable individuals and households for targeted social interventions aimed at reducing…

Abbas Bamalli Save the Children International (SCI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has registered more than 2,100 parents for positive parenting classes, known as ‘Safe Family,’ in Mashi Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Mrs Atine Lewi, the SCI Programme Manager, disclosed this during a monitoring visit by the project’s Technical Working Group (TWG) to Mashi LGA on Thursday. VaxSocial Unveiled in Kano to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy She explained that the project was funded by the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) initiative and implemented by SCI in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The News Agency…

Stakeholders from the Association of Consulting Architects Nigeria (ACANigeria) and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) have praised Utopia Bath and Kitchen for its exceptional product quality and innovative designs. The commendations were made during the 2025 Sundown Cocktail Event, organised by ACANigeria in partnership with Utopia Bath and Kitchen Nigeria. Themed “Staying Connected Through Industry Collaboration”, the event brought together key industry professionals to explore current trends and challenges in architecture and design. Utopia Bath and Kitchen is a leading manufacturer of complete bathroom solutions, offering a wide range of products manufactured under strict WRAS standards in the UK.…

In a landmark move to expand access to education for underserved groups, the Kano State Agency for Mass Education has officially inaugurated a Vigilante Education Centre in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area. The centre is designed to provide continuing education opportunities for members of the vigilante corps who completed primary school but were unable to further their studies due to financial and societal constraints. Suspected Lakurawa militants Kills 13 Vigilante in Kebbi State Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Binta Abubakar, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf,…

In a strategic move to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s social development sector, the Federal Government has commenced a capacity building workshop for staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and its implementing partners under the Social Standards Node of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project. The weeklong training, which kicked off at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Centre in Abuja, is aimed at equipping stakeholders with advanced knowledge aligned with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The workshop is being held in collaboration with the Federal…

Kano-ACReSAL held a sensitisation and advocacy campaign on Climate Change Education at Day Science Boys College, as part of its ongoing “Catch Them Young” initiative. The activity aims to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and to inspire young people to take climate action as vital agents of sustainability within their communities. The Acting Project Coordinator of Kano-ACReSAL, Dr. Abdulhamid Bala stated that the project is working tirelessly to ensure collective action in addressing climate change for a sustainable future. Kano-ACReSAL Advocates Climate Action in Secondary Schools “As part of its bold efforts, Kano-ACReSAL is actively involving young…

Chukwuma Eze By all standards, former Kano State Governor and seasoned statesman, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, remains one of the most formidable political minds of modern Nigeria. A Northern lion, bold and unyielding, yet deeply committed to the silent majority who toil, sweat, and hope for a government that sees, feels, and acts in their interest. Kwankwaso: The Northern Titan Tinubu Needs for 2027 Across the Nigerian political terrain, political parties often parade slogans, logos, and mottos. But at the heart of any meaningful governance lies not the colour of a party flag but the calibre of the people waving…

The Kano State Zero Dose Learning Hub ZDLH Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget accountability has paid an advocacy visit to Zakariyya Alhassan Ishaq, Chairman of the Kano State Assembly House Committee on Health, and Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. During the visit, the CoP presented the draft 2024 immunization budget accountability scorecard, developed by the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) consortium with funding from GAVI. ZDLH CoP Urges Parents in Sokoto to Prioritize Child Immunization The draft scorecard recorded data on health budget, health financing and accountability,…