The Faculty of Law, Northwest University Kano, has organised a distinguished lecture on peace, leadership and nation building as part of efforts to promote intellectual discourse and responsible leadership among students and members of the university community. The event, was organised through the International Humanitarian Law Society and featured an Award of Excellence ceremony. The gathering brought together members of the legal profession, academics, university management, staff and students to discuss the role of peace, visionary leadership and collective responsibility in national development. FRSC, NBA Kano Forge Alliance to Promote Rule of Law The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II,…
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The Niger State Government has launched a comprehensive malaria intervention valued at more than N2.5 billion and commenced the distribution of 1,000 hospital beds to public health facilities across the state. The intervention also includes essential medicines, medical consumables and mobility aids, while another 1,000 hospital beds are expected to be delivered shortly. Just in:Kano Resumes Malaria Prevention Campaign August 12 The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, disclosed this during the official launch and distribution of malaria commodities, hospital beds and wheelchairs at the Niger State Drugs and Hospital Consumables Management Agency (NSDHCMA) in Minna. Comrade Garba…
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it is strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal governance through institutional reforms, digital transformation, enhanced revenue monitoring and transparent allocation of Federation revenues. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, stated this during an interview with journalists at the RMAFC Headquarters in Abuja. Efficient Resource Allocation Key to Nigeria’s Growth-RMAFC Dr. Shehu described RMAFC as a strategic constitutional institution responsible for safeguarding Nigeria’s revenue architecture and ensuring that revenues due to the Federation Account are properly accounted for and equitably distributed. Efficient Resource Allocation Key to Nigeria’s Growth-RMAFC He said the Commission derives…
The National Economic Council (NEC) Implementation Monitoring Committee has commended the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) in Yobe State, describing it as one of the leading biomedical research facilities in Nigeria and Africa. The commendation followed an assessment visit by the Committee to Yobe State, during which the delegation inspected the research infrastructure and facilities at BioRTC. BioRTC, UNIMAID Partner to Advance Neuroscience Research After the extensive tour, the Committee described the Centre as exceptional and recommended that it be presented to the National Economic Council for consideration as a potential national platform for biomedical research. The Committee…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and a large quantity of additional rifle components seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command. The development follows the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, that the Service had intercepted a container containing concealed crates of knocked-down components preliminarily identified as Jojef pump-action rifles. AfCFTA Hails Customs’ Technology, Seeks Continental Replication The Customs Service said, that it had completed the coupling and detailed examination of the seized items, which confirmed 399 fully assembled firearms. Other components recovered from the shipment include 89 frames,…
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for developing indigenous digital technology capable of transforming customs administration across Africa. Mene made the commendation on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during a working visit to the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Customs Unveils Duty, VAT Exemptions for CNG, Electric Vehicles He described the Service’s technology-driven reforms as a practical African solution to longstanding challenges affecting trade, revenue collection and border management across the continent. The AfCFTA Secretary-General observed that several African countries still rely heavily on manual customs…
The Special Tactical Squad–Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) of the Nigeria Police Force says it has neutralised a suspected criminal kingpin, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, also known as “Acid”, during an operation in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Thursday, August 6, 2026, by STS-FID operatives led by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. Plateau Govt Vows Action After Bandits’ Attack on Security Patrol A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the operation was…
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Science and Technology (FUST), Kabo, Kano State, to strengthen academic collaboration, research and innovation. The agreement, signed on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room of FUST Kabo, provides for the exchange of academic staff, researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students between the two institutions. Education, Innovation Top Agenda as NLA Visits Niger Gov’t Signing the agreement, MAAUN President, Professor Mohammad Israr, said the partnership was another important step in the university’s commitment to building strategic partnerships that promote…
The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has commended the reforms being implemented by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, describing them as evidence of the judicious utilisation of government resources to modernise the Service. The commendation was made during a two-day retreat between the NCS and the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise in Abuja. Customs Pushes Reform Agenda at Kano/Jigawa Workshop The retreat focused on strengthening legislative oversight and reviewing the Nigeria Customs Service Act. As part of the programme, members of the Committee toured the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, where they were briefed on the Service’s modernisation…
Sani Dutsinma The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kebbi State Chapter, says the party remains strong and united and is well positioned to sustain its development agenda in the state. The Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Political Matters, Alhaji Kabiru Sani, stated this at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. He said the growing unity within the party would enable the APC to defeat opposition parties at all levels of the 2027 elections. Kebbi APC Re-Elects Kana-Zuru as State Chairman Alhaji Kabiru Sani said the party leadership had recently met to deliberate on…
Sani Dutsinma The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kebbi State Chapter, has offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, and the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria and Kebbi State. The prayer session, held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, brought together Christian leaders and representatives from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Leading the prayers, the State CAN Chairman, Bishop Ayuba Kanta Yafi, commended Governor Nasir Idris for what he described as pragmatic and inclusive leadership. “There’s No Christian Genocide in Nigeria”- Information Minister Bishop Kanta Yafi…
The Kano State Government has strengthened oversight and coordination of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention, SMC, programme following a comprehensive review of its processes, documentation and personnel arrangements. The development followed the constitution of an investigative committee by the State Commissioner for Health on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, to investigate the preparation, processes, distribution and implementation of the programme across the state. Just in:Kano Resumes Malaria Prevention Campaign August 12 Chairman of the committee and Director-General of the State Agency for the Control of AIDS, SACA, Dr. Usman Bashir, stated this to newsmen. He said the committee comprises heads of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Goshen Yilwatda, with tenacity, patience, and all-inclusive leadership, has been the beacon upon which the Party strengthened its position as the most populous in the Country. Making this submission, the Director of Finance, Hadejia Jammaare River Basin, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, said, while congratulating the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Goshen Yilwatda, on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso who acknowledged Prof. Yilwatda’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his efforts toward advancing good governance, democratic values…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal Fire Service has commended philanthropist, Malam Magaji Umar Dan Aljanna, for sponsoring the construction of a modern conference hall at its Zaria station in Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, DCF Aminu Amadu, gave the commendation during the foundation-laying ceremony for the project in Zaria. Kano Fire Service Saves 8 Persons, N34bn Property in One Month DCF Amadu said interventions from residents, particularly philanthropists, had contributed significantly to the Service’s efforts to prevent and control fire outbreaks and respond to other emergencies. He said such support had enabled the Fire Service…
The Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Programme of the Asian Institute of Technology, AIT, has trained five officials from the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, on Nile Tilapia seed production and farming. The specialised training, was organised in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University, UAEU. The programme is part of a broader capacity-building initiative aimed at supporting the development of a sustainable and competitive aquaculture industry in Abu Dhabi. It focused on strengthening participants’ technical knowledge and practical skills in key areas of Nile tilapia production. Minister Wike Seeks EU Investment in Agriculture, Real Estate The…
Adamu Yusuf The Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association, Kaduna State Branch, has called on its members to continue giving back to the institution and supporting initiatives aimed at sustaining its development and legacy. The association made the call at its 2026 Annual Get-Together and Awards Ceremony held in Kaduna, where members, government officials, academics, traditional rulers, captains of industry and distinguished alumni gathered to celebrate the achievements of the university and its graduates. GSU Lecture Halls Set for Upgrade as Alumni Donate Teaching Aids The annual gathering also provided an opportunity for alumni from different generations, faculties and departments to…
The Federal Government has launched the Diaspora Mortgage Loan, DML, to expand access to affordable home ownership for Nigerians living abroad. The initiative was officially unveiled in London, United Kingdom,under the National Housing Fund window managed by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. The launch brought together stakeholders from the Federal Government, financial sector and the Nigerian diaspora community. VP Shettima Unveils Diaspora BRIDGE Programme Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ata, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, were among senior government officials present at the event. The Diaspora Mortgage Loan…
For some, a wedding is the celebration of love. For others, it is the beginning of a new life made possible by an opportunity they could hardly afford on their own. In Kano State, the Auren Gata Mass Wedding Programme is providing such an opportunity for hundreds of couples who had struggled with the financial burden of marriage. At the recent reception and distribution of furniture and other support items to 1,500 newly wedded couples, the atmosphere was not just one of celebration. It was also a reflection of dreams delayed, families rebuilt and new beginnings made possible through government…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged newly wedded couples under the state’s mass wedding programme to be patient with one another and uphold justice, fairness, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in their homes. The Governor made the call during the reception and distribution of furniture and other support items to 1,500 newly married couples under the Kano State Government’s Auren Gata Mass Wedding Programme. Governor Yusuf reminded the couples that marriage is an act of worship and urged them to build their matrimonial homes in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of…
Hussaina Sa’id Bichi The Kano State House of Assembly has pledged to use its legislative powers to support efforts aimed at upgrading the standard of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) and enabling the station to compete favourably with other media organisations across the country. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo, who represents Ungogo Constituency, stated this during a roundtable discussion with the management of ARTV at the State House of Assembly. Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad said the meeting was aimed at exploring ways to improve the station’s standard, operations and overall performance. Kano Govt Pledges Support…