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The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Katsina State Governor, Alh. Dikko Umar Radda, and the people of Katsina over the passing of the governor’s mother, late Hajia Safara’u Umaru. Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda Loses Mother In a statement signed by SA Media to Minister of state For Housing & Urban Development Adamu Aminu made available to newsmen. Hon. Ata described the late Hajia Safara’u as a great loss to the entire Muslim community. He emphasized the importance of preparing for eternal life, saying, “Death is…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has offered automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who benefited from a foreign scholarship program to study health-related courses in India. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. JGSG Approves Employment of 9,970 Youth Security Personnel The Governor made this announcement during a warm reception and Iftar (Ramadan breaking of fast) organized for the students who studied at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and returned to the state on Friday. Governor Yusuf disclosed that all arrangements have been concluded to absorb the students…

Sani Haruna Katsina State government has announced the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of the state Malam Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed and made available to newsmen in Katsina. Jigawa Gov Loses Son in Tragic Accident Hours After Mother’s Demise Hajiya Safara’u died last night at the age of 93, She was a woman of remarkable strength and dignity with wisdom flowed from decades of lived experience. Beyond being the mother of Governor Radda, Hajiya Safara’u nurtured generations…

The federation account allocation committee (FAAC) says it shared N1.67 trillion among the three tiers of government in February, from a gross total of N2.344 trillion. The figure represents a decrease of N25 billion or 1.49 percent compared to the N1.703 trillion distributed in January. FAAC Shares N1.67 Trillion Among FG, States, LGAs in February Bawa Mokwa, the director of press and public relations of office of the accountant-general of the federation (OAGF), spoke on the revenue distribution in a FAAC communiqué, according to NAN. FAAC said the total revenue of N1.678 trillion comprised a statutory revenue of N827.63 billion…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s procurement system. Dr. Aliyu speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ICPC and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja emphasized that these efforts are crucial in preventing corrupt practices and ensuring the prosecution of offenders. NBA , BPP Collaborate to Promote Transparency and Accountability Describing the MoU as more than a ceremonial gesture, Dr. Aliyu noted that…

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…