The Kano state government has targeted about 4.5 million children for the April 2025 Immunisation Plus Days (IPDs) polio campaign. This was announced at a media dialogue organised in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners to mobilise public support and media advocacy for the campaign. In 2025 alone, Nigeria recorded 18 cases of polio across nine states, with three cases traced to Kano’s Warawa, Bunkure, and Nasarawa LGAs. Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, represented by Officer-in-Charge, Micheal Banda, emphasized the importance of sustained funding and strengthening primary healthcare systems. “To eradicate polio, the government…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Senator James Manager announced Governor Oborevwori’s defection at a press briefing attended by former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was Abubakar Atiku’s running mate in the 2023 election. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guor, and other PDP stalwarts also attended the briefing. James Manager told the press after a meeting of the PDP stakeholders in Government House that a formal declaration would be made on Monday. He said the governor’s defection…
The Federal Government FG has commended efforts by diaspora based Nigerian healthcare professionals to improve healthcare in Nigeria, emphasizing it’s crucial support to enhance its sustainability. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare stated at the gala night of the just concluded Association of Nigerian Physicians in Americas (ANPA) 31st Annual Scientific Convention / 30 years anniversary celebration held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. Looking back over ANPAs 30 years of existence, the Minister affirmed it’s diligent and unwavering commitment to conducting medical missions to Nigeria, enhancing capacity building of Nigerian-based healthcare professionals, providing…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths, with the launch of new national guidelines and strategic health reforms. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made this known during a press briefing to commemorate 2025 Safe Motherhood Day, held in the Ministry’s Headquarters Office, Abuja. Kano Government Vows to Curb Maternal Mortality Through MAMII The event marked a renewed national resolve to make childbirth safer for every Nigerian woman. “No woman should die giving life, and no child should be born into preventable suffering,” Safe motherhood is not just…
The Federal Government collected N6,957,826,200 mining fees and registered 118 new private mineral buying centres in the first quarter of this year. Giving the details at the second Annual Mining Conference organised by Businessday newspaper in Abuja at the weekend, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the revenues reflect the outcome of the Ministry’s efforts to raise awareness and attract investors. He noted that, Tpthe mining fees collected by licensing parastatal Mining Cadastral Office, MCO, came from 955 applications for title grants. Six hundred and fifty-one were for exploration, 270 for small-scale mining, 49 for Quarrying, and…
Sani Haruna The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the 34 local government councils, have invested over 36 billion naira in security architecture across the state. The State Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, announced this at the 5th edition of the monthly press briefing on Governor Dikko Umaru Radda-led administration’s achievements in the security sector. Esther: Akwa Ibom Police Assure Residents of Adequate Security Faruk Jobe stated that the administration has recorded commendable success in restoring peace and stability to areas previously plagued by banditry and kidnapping incidents. He revealed that, the government’s massive investment of about N37 billion…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, held a meeting with State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board Executive Secretaries under the Forum of States today 22nd of April 2025. The meeting is to assess level of preparedness of the State Pilgrims’ Boards. In his Opening Speech, NAHCON Chairman Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman reminded the house that the Hajj industry is in the last lap of preparation before commencement of 2025 Hajj season. He called on the states to update NAHCON on the level each state has reached in Visa production, vaccination, bags procurement and other sundry matters. During the meeting, honorable…
A Kano State High Court, has sentenced one Salisu Idris, to death by hanging for burning a family of three. Idris, whose age was not provided, lives at Gayawa Quarters, Gaya Local government area in Kano state. Kano Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing Stepmother, Sister He was charged with abetment and culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. “I hereby sentence Idris to death by hanging for burning the victims alive,” she said Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that Idris committed the offence…
A Kano High Court on Tuesday, sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, 22, to death by hanging for stabbing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir and strangling his sister, Munawara, with scarf to death. Rijiyar-Zaki, who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local government area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Adamu-Aliyu and therefore sentenced the convict to death by hanging. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Mr Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, informed the court that the convict committed the offence on Jan.7 2023, at Rijiyar Zaki Quarters Kano. He said that…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s education sector. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister praised the President’s decisive intervention in resolving long-standing issues affecting the nation’s tertiary institutions. According to Dr. Alausa, the recent release of ₦50 billion in allowances for academic staff demonstrates President Tinubu’s dedication to achieving a stable, strike-free learning environment in Nigerian universities. The funds, released under the Renewed Hope Agenda, address long-overdue claims and signal a firm resolve to uplift the quality of education across the…
Hajiya Amina Hanga, the Executive Director of Isa Wali Empowerment Initiatives, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Coalition Against Rape and Violence (CARAV). CARAV is a collaboration of key stakeholders from governmental and non-governmental organizations united in their fight against rape and violence through various strategic initiatives. Other persons also elected to various positions include: Aisha Abubakar as vice chairperson, Abbas Ibrahim as Secretary, Mustapha Gambo Muhammad as Assistant Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad as Treasurer, and Dayyabu Abdulqadir Waziri as Financial Secretary. Jigawa Gov Offers Support to Assaulted Minor, Warn Against GBV These individuals will steer the activities…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the successful recovery of a locally made pistol and the arrest of a suspect in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer Akwa Ibom State Command DSP Timfon John ,made available to newsmen. The statement explained that, On April 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, acting on credible information , operatives of the Command apprehended one Amanam Bassey Abraham, 18-year-old male from Akpautong Village. He noted that, the arrest followed information indicating that the suspect was in possession of an illegal firearm. “A…
Abba Dukawa In my widely published article, ‘How President Buhari Humiliated a Defunct CPC Member,’ dated March 31, 2022, and featured across print and online media. I highlighted how Buhari, in his characteristic disregard for those who supported him, has consistently shown indifference to the plight of his loyalists, particularly those who championed his presidential campaigns before his 2015 win.” Ironically, those who fervently supported Buhari’s aspirations, including TBO and CPC members, were met with neglect and humiliation. Ganduje Inaugurates APC France, Drums support for Tinubu This treatment was evident even after the CPC merged with APC, with loyalists receiving…
For committing N31 billion to its food programme for the second year in a row, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has said that the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s (ADF) Annual Food Intervention Programme has bolstered Nigeria’s food security. The Foundation had committed N15billion and N16billion to its Annual Food Intervention Programme in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Ramadan:Dangote Foundation Donates 35,000 Bags of Rice to Katsina Only last week(April 15, 2025) President Bola Tinubu declared an Emergency on Food Security, while calling on stakeholders to join the fight against hunger and deprivation in the country. Speaking weekend at the flag-off…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has inaugurated the new executive committee of the APC France Chapter in Paris, calling on all diaspora members to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms and Renewed Hope Agenda. The event took place in Paris at the weekend, where prominent APC members in Diaspora gathered. The Decoration of Ganduje As A Peace Ambassador Speaking at the event, Dr. Ganduje emphasized the importance of unity among party members in the diaspora, stressing their role in supporting the administration’s economic transformation efforts. Ganduje acknowledged that while the reforms…
Sani Haruna The Makaman Katsina District Head of Bakori Katsina state Alhaji Garba Tukur Idris has turban Alhaji Shehu Ishiye as Chigarin Bakori and nine others. Alhaji Shehu Ishiye was elavated from Barayan Bakori to Chigarin Makaman Bakori following his remarkable achievement at the palace. Performing the ceremony at his place in Bakori, Makama urged the newly turbaned traditional holders that, “leadership is a trust” and urged them to contribute meaningfully in ensuring the development of the area. Gaya Emirate Council Turban’s Sarkin Malamai Dr. Munzir Yusuf Ali He said those turbaned have been playing vital role toward the development…
The Kano State Government is set to sign a series of landmark investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Kingdom of Morocco, focusing on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, as part of its aggressive drive to reposition the state’s economy. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Nigeria Signs MoU with China to Boost Renewable Energy This development follows a high-level investment mission to Morocco led by the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The delegation held strategic meetings with key Moroccan institutions including the Ministry of Energy Transition and…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the distribution of 10,000 free JAMB forms to Kano secondary school students. During the flag-off of the distribution, the Governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, also used the opportunity to inaugurate the training of the 10,000 beneficiaries on the use of computer-based tests at various designated centers across Kano State. Gov Yusuf Distributes 10,000 Free JAMB Forms to Students On his part, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Education, Alhaji Tajuddin Gambo, said the Governor has promised to provide transport for the beneficiaries…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University Kano BUK in collaboration with the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) in Badeggi and HarvestPlus Nigeria, has conducted an evaluation and selection of superior high-zinc rice genotypes. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat micronutrient deficiency in Nigeria and has led to the nomination of two high-yielding, zinc-biofortified lowland rice varieties for registration and release. CDA Trains Kaduna LG Directors on Modern Agricultural Extension Paradigm News reports that, micronutrient deficiency, often referred to as hidden hunger, is a significant public health issue in developing countries, including Nigeria, where zinc deficiency affects millions,…
Uba Abdullahi Considering Comrade Mazi’s utmost concern for the betterment of Pensioners across the nation paved the way for his emergence as fully elected National President during the delegate conference held in the ancient City of Kano. The Delegate conference, which was sponsored by the State government under the able leadership of His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, witnessed the arrival of delegates from across the thirty-six States of the federation and Federal Capital Territory Abuja, which signaled the emergence of executives of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. NUJ Kano Inaugurates Committee for National Delegates Conference A delegate and Chairman of…