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In a series of coordinated operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of illicit substances and arrested suspects in various parts of the country. The illicit consignments such as Cocaine, Tramadol, Loud, Molly and others concealed in prayer beads, packs of board games, female cloths to the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and United Arab Emirates through logistics firms and the Lagos airport were apprehended. At least, two suspects behind some of the aborted missions at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos werecarrested. A 43-year-old businesswoman, Jakpor Egware May who…

Borno State Government has taken swift legal action against Mamman Sheriff and his wife, who were caught on video assaulting a young girl in Pompomari Bypass, Maiduguri. The video, which went viral on social media after being posted by Ahmed Baba Dikwa, showed Mamman Sheriff brutally bea*ting the girl while his wife encouraged him. Reports confirmed that the girl was attacked simply for entering their compound to pick a mango after returning from school. Upon receiving reports of the incident, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command, immediately arrested Mamman Sheriff and his wife before…

The Africa Health Budget Network AHBN-Kano team met with key health officials in Kano State to discuss women’s health accountability. Led by Advocacy and Accountability Specialist Aqibu Hamisu, the team met with Dr. Abdullahi, Deputy Director of Public Health, and coordinators for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Family Planning (FP). AHBN, SAMASHA Media Dialogue Raises Awareness on MNCH The meeting focused on the state government’s progress toward achieving its FP2030 Commitments and identifying areas for collaboration. The AHBN team emphasized evidence-based advocacy in funding, service delivery, and accountability mechanisms. Dr. Abdullahi appreciated AHBN’s timely intervention and pledged to…

Women-led farming clusters under the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) have begun harvesting vegetables, while clusters of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are preparing for wheat harvesting in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State as a result of a shift in platting seasons, providing ample opportunity for irrigation farming facilities and trainings by WOFAN to its farmers. This initiative is part of WOFAN – ICON2 project initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation initiatives partnership with WOFAN This innovative two-system irrigation program, which has provided employment opportunities for over 1,800 young men and women across Kano and Jigawa states was…

Ambassador Usman Namama has declared his intention to contest for the chairmanship of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Kano State Chapter. Speaking to Journalists at a press briefing on Friday, Amb. Namama said he has been passionate concerned about future youth. Northern Youth Assembly Condems Suspension Of ACF Forum Chair Namama pointed out that “the basis of this candidature that I tagged ” a brighter future ” is a line of commitments and sacrifices which I believed-in, and had been thinking to chart out for clear path throughout my career. Indeed, Our youth in Kano state need effective…

The national agency for the control of food and drug administration NAFDAC, in collaboration with producers of Big Bull Rice, has raided shops in Woji, Mile 3, and Mile 1 markets in Port Harcourt, uncovering large-scale sales of counterfeit Big Bull Rice. NAFDAC Warns of Falsified Malaria Medication in Circulation During the operation, a shop on the YKC axis of Woji was identified as a major distribution point for the fake rice. Inside, officials discovered large quantities of empty counterfeit Big Bull Rice bags along with other rice brands such as Cap Rice, Stallion Rice, Tomato Rice, and Mama Pride.…

9mobile, a telecommunications company has categorically refuted false and misleading rumours suggesting an alleged shutdown of its operations in Nigeria. The management of 9mobile made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Bank Announces Temporary Service Disruption for System Upgrade 9mobile said that the claims were entirely baseless and aimed at causing unnecessary panic among its valued subscribers. “We understand that some customers have recently faced challenges, particularly with Mobile Number Portability (MNP), a service that enables seamless network switching. “We want to clarify that 9mobile has never restricted customers from porting to other networks,” it said. The…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the presence of falsified Cikatem suspension, a medication used to treat malaria. NOA, NAFDAC Warn Traders Against Using Chemicals for Food The falsified product, which contains Artemether 180mg/Lumefantrine 1080mg, was discovered in Kano’s Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) following a consumer complaint. NAFDAC’s investigation revealed that the product had a fake NAFDAC Registration Number (A11-100025) and was packaged in a way that was different from the genuine product. NAFDAC Sensitizes Exporters On Pesticide Management NAFDAC has urged healthcare professionals and consumers to exercise caution and…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibashas made a commitment to prioritize the prompt payment of salaries to workers in the state. This comes after the release of withheld local government allocations, which Ibas says will ensure that salaries are paid without delay. Senate Approves State of Emergency in Rivers with Conditions Ibas expressed concern over the suffering of the people in the Niger Delta region, despite its huge potential. He emphasized the need for transformation and accountability, warning that financial recklessness will not be tolerated. To achieve this, Ibas directed local government areas to submit their wage bills,…

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, has re-enrolled 4,000 out-of-school adolescent girls in school. Umar Nata’ala, the Acting Director, Planning, Research and Statistics of the Department of Girl-Child Education and Child Development, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday. EU UNICEF partner to improve access to quality education in Kano The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nata’ala made this known at a two-day stakeholders’ close-out session on Almajiri and out-of-school adolescent girls programming in the state. According to him, some of the programme’s achievements include training of more than 6,000 out-of-school adolescent…

Ƙabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has inaugurated the Governing Councils and Principal Officers of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia Kaduna. This milestone event marks a significant step towards transforming the educational landscape in Nigeria. Bishop Kukah to Lead Federal University of Applied Sciences The university, which was formerly known as Nok University, was taken over by the Federal Government following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This move is a testament to the President’s commitment to expanding access to quality education in Nigeria. During the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance…

The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement BPP, Dr. Adebowale .A. Adedokun,says there is much benefit in preventing corruption rather than waiting to fight corruption. The DG made this known while receiving the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) delegation led by its president Mazi. Afam Josiah Osigwe SAN who were in his office in Abuja to strengthen the relationship between the Bureau and NBA. FMOHSW, ICPC Sign MoU to Combat Corruption In Health Sector Dr. Adebowale ascribe the NBA visit as game changer, historic, unique and landmark on which the law will be respected and partnership with different professional bodies will take…

The representatives of the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) across the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies have presented their scorecards and challenges before the Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF) Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin at a meeting held at the organization conference room. The representative of SGOF at the event, the Head of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing department Surv Azeez Afeez in his opening remarks said “What is the relevance of your activity within that particular MDA that you are working?. So we’ll recommend or suggest that all the head of units within the agency just give us…

In an effort to scale-up the ongoing reforms to achieve the objectives in the Federal Civil Service; the Chairman FCSC, Prof. Tunji Olaopa says the Commission will leverage Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) infrastructural facilities to drive its recruitment processes. JAMB Registers 1,021 Candidates in Jigawa for 2025 UTME He stated this when he paid a courtesy call on the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of JAMB; Prof. Ishaq Oloyede in his office. He commended Oloyede for his efforts in repositioning JAMB. He also said he was impressed in the international best practices adopted by JAMB in its operations…

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar says Nigeria will share experiences in defence , agriculture and Military cooperation with Bangladesh . According to him, this bilateral cooperation if discussed further will successfully integrates military personnel into various non-combat sectors such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development. Chief of Defence Staff Calls for Improved Security in 2025 The Minister explained that, this cooperation discussion aims to ensure that military personnel remain constructively engaged during peacetime, contributing to both their personal economic prosperity and the overall development of the nation. “This bilateral cooperation discussion took place during a courtesy visit…

A high-powered delegation from Standard Chartered Bank has commended Nigeria’s bold economic transformation reforms, paving the way for a new era of investment and growth. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations Mohammed Manga Pres. Tinubu’s economic reforms good for Nigeria: Abdulsamad He explained that, during a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, in his office in Abuja, the delegation praised Nigeria’s economic reforms, describing them as “extraordinary” highlighting key measures such as the removal of fuel subsidies and market liberalization. Manga hinted that,investor confidence in Nigeria’s…

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has taken a major step toward finalizing Nigeria’s National Policy on Culture, as it hosts a Physical Drafting Exercise in collaboration with the NESG and the UNESCO. This initiative reflects the commitment of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to cultural development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Kano Commissioner for Tourism and Culture Assumes Office The National Policy on Culture, last reviewed in 1988, has remained in draft form for over 37 years despite its significance in shaping Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries. Recognizing the urgency of this reform,…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with kidnapping and armed robbery cases in the state. The arrests were made possible through intelligence-driven operations and the command’s enhanced operational capabilities. Jigawa Police Arrests 20 Year Old for Allegedly Killing Co-Wife According to a press release issued by the spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, suspects were arrested in various locations across Kano, including Badawa Layout, Kadawa Mil-Tara Quarters, and Zakirai Town in Gabasawa LGA. He pointed out that,the police recovered several items from the suspects, including firearms, ammunition, cash, and vehicles. Kiyawa exlained that,…

A subnational conference was held in Kano state, bringing together key stakeholders to assess the democratic process in Nigeria’s northern regions. The conference themed:Strengthening Nigeria Democracy  Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity. Aims to reinforce democratic values at the national level and promote good governance and political integrity. PAACA Urges Media to Seek For Knowledge on Election According to Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, the Secretariat’s representative, the subnational conference served as a platform to reinforce democratic values at the national level. He maintained that, the conference was a follow-up to a previous event held in Abuja, which aimed to strengthen…

Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to partnering with Bayero University Kano (BUK) to enhance its academic activities. This partnership aims to leverage BUK’s expertise and guidance to foster KHAIRUN’s growth and development. VC KHAIRUN University Congratulates BUK Over Ranking Feats During a courtesy visit to BUK’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, Professor Garba expressed his gratitude for BUK’s support in various academic aspects, acknowledging BUK as a guiding institution for KHAIRUN. He praised Prof. Abbas and the BUK management for their continued assistance, emphasizing…