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Ibrahim Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has described media as a critical stakeholder in Polio eradication in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Farah disclosed this in his Wellcome address during a Media Dialogue on Polio and Routine Immunization held in Dutse, the state capital. UNICEF Calls for Coordinated Community Action To Combat Polio Represented by Dr. Serekeberehan Seyoum Deres, Health Manager, UNICEF Kano Field Office explained that, the Media Dialogue was to solicit support in raising awareness and mobilizing parents, caregivers, communities, stakeholders and the public about the Polio Vaccination Campaign which…

The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Abuja and the Kogi State Government have received food donation from the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), as part of the N16 billion Annual National Food Intervention programme launched last month. Speaking at the flag off Tuesday in Abuja, Senior Special Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Hajiya Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, said 10,000 bags of 10kg rice were donated to the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Abuja for onward distribution to the poor and the vulnerable persons. She said the intervention programme by the Aliko Dangote Foundation is aimed at supporting governments at all levels to cushion the…

As Christians in Akwa Ibom State and across the world prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of our LORD Jesus Christ, the State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, wishes to assure the general public of its steadfast resolve to ensuring the safety of lives and property before, during, and after the Easter celebrations. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer Akwa Ibom State Command DSP Timfon John. The statement explained that, to this end, the Command has deployed adequate human and material resources across the 31 Local…

Lamara Garba In this reflective piece, the spotlight falls on His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, whose leadership at Bayero University Kano signals a quiet but powerful transformation . Since stepping into his role as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 15th Governing Council in July 2024, Dr. Gawuna has sown seeds of progress—championing innovation, nurturing opportunity, and building bridges between vision and reality. President Tinubu Names New Heads of Federal Agencies From scholarships that uplift young women in science to a groundbreaking technology institute that promises to reshape research in Northern Nigeria, his efforts speak of a leader deeply attuned…

The adolescent girls initiative for learning and empowerment AGILE has been described as a major catalyst to educational development. The Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru,made the indication while receiving AGILE team in his palace. AGILE: Kano to Build 130 New Schools to Boost Girls’ Education According to him, Kano has witnessed significant progress in girl child education facilitated by AGILE, hence the need for traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders to contribute their quota to achieve the desired objectives. He noted that, Rano Emirate has been at the forefront of ensuring enrollment retention and completion of girls education through…

The Nigerian Army has named Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as its new Acting Director of Army Public Relations, making her the first woman to ever hold the position. Lt. Col. Anele, a seasoned officer from Direct Regular Course 15 and a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), is stepping into the role following the redeployment of Major General Onyema Nwachukwu to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre. Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade Organizes Joint Route March in Kano Her appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Prior to this historic appointment, she completed a six-month strategic…

The Nigeria Police Force has taken cognizance of a disturbing video making rounds in the media space, showing police officers receiving money from a Chinese national. The Force has strongly condemned the conduct exhibited by the police officers in the video, describing it as unprofessional and unethical. In a statement signed by the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi made available to newsmen. Katsina Police Rejects 1 Million Naira Bribe, Apprehends Suspects The statement explained that,the actions of the officers do not represent the established ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that, the Force…

Ado Salisu Kano state athletes are set to surpass their previous record in the upcoming 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games,scheduled to commenced from May 16 to 30, this year in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The state contingent which are expected to depart the ancient city of the Pyramid on May 14th and 15th consists a total of 173 athletes, 97 coaches , journalists and organizing secretaries as well as 15 government officials. The acting chairman of the State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge popularly known as FIFA dropped this hints shortly after the secretary of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Digital Birth Registration Mobilization Drive Takes off in Kano Nigeria’s last census was in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790, with 71,345,488 males and 69,086,302 females. President Tinubu stressed the pivotal role of a technology-driven process in ensuring credible and verifiable results and the need…

Sani Haruna The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a one million naira (₦1,000,000) bribe, and recovered a suspected stolen vehicle among other exhibits. The Commands Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Katsina, the state capital. According to the statement, the police while on a routine patrol along Birnin Kuka village, Mashi LGA, Katsina State, officers attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a Toyota Corolla LE, green colour, driven by Mubarak Kabir and Adamu Hashim all of Kurna, Fagge LGA, Kano State.…

Sani Haruna The katsina state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, has paid an schedule visit to Government College Katsina, Day Wing, where she inspect the ongoing projects within the school premises. During the visit, the commissioner also supervised the second-term terminal examination were she noticed delay in examination delivery and took swift action, emphasizing that such incidents will no longer be tolerated. Report Reveals Deficiencies in Katsina’s Healthcare Institutions Zainab Musawa als observed that, some students were seated on the floor due to insufficient chairs, desks among other infrastructures which were inadequate to cover all…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has made it compulsory for recruited women security guard to wear Hijab in their duty post State Commissioner of Information, Youth Sports and Culture Hon. Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the state executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Umar Namadi. Chidari Urges Constituents to Uphold Islamic Values He said, state government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty. He stated that the directive is part of the government’s efforts to provide an inclusive and enabling environment for…

The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) Bayero University Kano BUK has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender-related initiatives by renewing its mandate and enhancing its human resource capacity. The Director CGS, Dr. Ambassador Safiya Nuhu, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. She assured the vice chancellor of CG’s continued support in tackling societal issues, particularly in reinforcing family values, promoting cultural heritage, and instilling positive moral upbringing. Dr. Safiya emphasized that the new appointments of deputy directors of the center signify the University’s shared commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through gender-focused research…

A 24-year-old man named Shamsu Yakubu from Kano State was arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for allegedly licking a goat’s genital organs in a video that went viral on TikTok. Shamsu claimed he did it to gain social media fame. In the video, Shamsu was seen instructing someone to record him performing the obscene act. Kano Hisbah Arrests Couple for Secretly Getting Married Residents who witnessed the video were outraged and threatened to beat him up, leading a community leader to report him to the Hisbah Board. Shamsu Yakubu, a resident of Dawakin Kudu local government area of…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the finishing touches of the Bus and Taxi Terminal project at Mabushi, Abuja. Wike expressed his dissatisfaction in Abuja on Tuesday, after he had inspected the terminal, which was at 90 per cent completion. The minister visited the site after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Apo to Wasa left wing service lane, on the Outer Southern Expressway, and the Inter-change to link Wole Soyinka Way with Murtala Mohammed Way. Minister Woos French Investors with Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Wike also inspected the construction of the…

Muhammad Jamil Abubakar Civil society CSOs groups and agricultural advocates have expressed strong concern over the Gombe State Government’s 2025 agriculture budget, describing it as inadequate, inconsistent, and lacking critical support for smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth. At a press briefing in Gombe organized by the Small Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Gombe State Budget Committee Group (BCG), with support from ActionAid Nigeria’s SUPIA project, stakeholders criticized the 3.6% allocation to agriculture far below the 10% benchmark set by the Maputo and Malabo Declarations. President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Bank of Agriculture The Chairman…

The Kano State Police Command has taken into custody a 20-year-old man, Umar Auwal, also known as ‘Abba Dujal,’ who voluntarily surrendered and confessed to a series of violent crimes committed across Kano and Jigawa states. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, Auwal, a resident of Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, confessed to the murder of a man in Sabon Gari Quarters, Kano, where he reportedly stabbed the victim to death and stole his Infinix Hot 40i smartphone, which he later sold for…

The Kano State Government says it will construct 130 new schools in rural areas to improve girls’ education under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program. The state commissioner for education, Dr.Ali Haruna Makoda stated this during an advocacy visit to the emir of Karaye. The AGILE program, supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged 10-20. According to him, the schools will be built in hard-to-reach communities where girls had to walk long distances to access education. Dr. Makoda noted that, under Kano AGILE ten schools, including the Special…

Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), and Spaces for Change (S4C), under the European Union-funded eRIGHTS Project, condemn the proposed amendment to the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023. The act seeks to mandate the establishment of physical offices by social media platforms and compel bloggers to register with recognized national associations and maintain local offices within Nigeria. Telecom Users to Pay More as NCC Approves Tariff Increase This was contained in a statement signed by the executive director CUTAD Y.Z Ya’u,made available to newsmen. According to him, the bill, titled “A Bill…

Ado Salisu 78 athletes and 24 officials are to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming Federation of International University Sports (FISU) scheduled to hold in July this year in Germany. The President of Nigeria University Game Association (NUGA) professor Bawa Muhammad who spoke through the chairman Technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai alias AA dropped this hints in a chat with newsmen shortly after the just concluded FISU trial tournament at University of Jos, Plateau state. Young Athlete Abubakar Sets Sights on Olympic Medal According to him, the FISU trial which commenced from April 6 to 12 attracted 19 universities and…