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The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has urged the state government to, as a matter of urgent public importance, provide immediate relief to victims of the recent rainstorm in Bichi Local Government Area, where eight people lost their lives and several houses and properties were destroyed. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Bichi Constituency, Lawan Shehu, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore. Presenting the motion, Lawan Shehu said the rainstorm, which occurred last Thursday, claimed eight lives and destroyed homes and properties worth millions of naira across…

The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has presented Permanent and Pensionable (P&P/BESDA) appointment letters to 192 newly recruited primary school teachers deployed to public primary schools across the local government. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Dr. Mani Tsoho congratulated the teachers on their appointments, describing the teaching profession as a sacred responsibility entrusted with shaping society and nurturing future leaders. He urged the new teachers to carry out their responsibilities with honesty, integrity, diligence, commitment and the fear of God. The chairman reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment to prioritising education under the leadership of…

The Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training Programme under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) in Kano State as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with practical vocational skills, promote entrepreneurship and foster self-reliance. The National Coordinator of NSIPA, Assistant Professor Badamasi Lawal, said the initiative is designed to transform young Nigerians from job seekers into job creators by providing them with marketable vocational skills in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Represented at the launch by Musbahu Yunusa, Lawal explained that the programme would train 700 participants…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following a planned attack in Borno. Latest operational reports issued on Monday said troops also apprehended a suspected cross-border kidnapper operating between Nigeria and Cameroon. The report said troops of 3 Battalion at Forward Operating Base Logomani detected ISWAP/JAS terrorists attempting to encircle their position through CCTV surveillance. The report also said that troops of Sector 3 responded to intelligence indicating that seven suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists carrying improvised explosive devices were sighted near the Water Board IDP Camp…

The Federal Government has approved an upward review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions in federal universities. Under the new remuneration package, laboratory hazard allowance for senior employees will increase by as much as N126,000 annually. The package takes effect retrospectively from January 1, 2026. The approval was conveyed in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission dated July 20, 2026, following the agreement reached between the Federal Government and NASU on June 29, 2026, which was exclusively obtained by our correspondent in…

Police in Colombia are hunting for kidnappers who murdered a young expectant mother and cut her unborn baby girl from her womb. Twenty-one-year-old María Camila Potosí was eight months pregnant when she vanished after getting on the back of a motorbike in Colombia. Her body was discovered stabbed to death on the banks of the River Meléndez in Cali after a days-long search by her family and authorities. The baby girl, who had been named Alahia by her family, was nowhere to be found. She was due to be born in August, and her family had hosted a baby shower…

The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned seized petroleum and palm oil products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦26.53 million as part of efforts to curb smuggling and support the growth of local industries. The public auction, held at the Command’s Oron Outstation in Akwa Ibom State, involved 14,720 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 14,925 litres of industrial palm oil, edible palm oil and vegetable oil. The exercise was conducted in accordance with Section 119 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Speaking during the auction, the Acting Comptroller of the…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured outstanding officers and personnel for their dedication, professionalism and excellence in service during the Award Dinner Night held as part of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, also saw the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to public relations, strategic communication and institutional reforms within the Service. The ceremony brought together senior Customs officers, communication professionals, media executives and development partners to celebrate outstanding performance and promote a culture of professionalism across the Service. Speaking…

The 24th Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Patrick A. Atayero, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, ahead of his historic pulling-out parade. The visit, which took place at the minister’s private residence in Kano, was attended by members of the Academy’s senior management, including the Provost, Prof. Salisu Adamu Abdullahi; the Director of Works and Physical Infrastructure, Commissioner of Police (CP) Musa Muhammad; and the Director of Courses and Training, CP Basiran Ishaku Markus. During the meeting, AIG Atayero briefed the minister…

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth $500 million with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate the development of the state’s solid minerals sector and promote industrial growth. The agreements were signed during a meeting between the governor and the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, Mr. Samaila Zubairu. Governor Uba Sani said the partnership would support the development of strategic mining sites across Kaduna State and advance the Gidan Waya project to the commercial production stage. He described the recent discovery of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and other strategic mineral…

A barber identified simply as Hafiz was shot dead inside his barbing salon at Church Gate along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 21. It was gathered that three armed men reportedly stormed the salon shortly after the victim had finished attending to a customer. A source familiar with the incident who craved anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attackers opened fire on Hafiz before fleeing the scene. “Hafiz had just finished attending to a customer when three gunmen…

Save the Child Initiative (STCI) has participated in a community engagement and awareness campaign aimed at preventing trafficking in persons (TIP) and the smuggling of migrants (SOM) in border communities across Sokoto State. The three-day campaign,was organised by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), with support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The engagement brought together key stakeholders, including the National Agency for the…

The Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has launched a monthly environmental sanitation exercise to promote cleanliness, accountability and a healthy working environment at its headquarters. The initiative, tagged “Operation Keep Primary Health Care Headquarters Clean,” is part of the Agency’s commitment to supporting the New Niger Agenda of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, which focuses on accountability, good governance, organisational excellence and the “Business Unusual” approach to public service. Speaking during the inaugural exercise, the Executive Director of the Agency, Dr. Junaidu Inuwa, said the sanitation programme would be held on the last Saturday of every month and…

The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has conducted a capacity-building programme on tree establishment, management and planting as part of efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and environmental sustainability. The training, brought together key stakeholders to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in sustainable tree establishment, management and the application of nature-based solutions to address climate change. The programme focused on equipping participants with practical skills in tree planting techniques, nursery establishment and management, post-planting care, species selection and sustainable land restoration practices. Participants were also trained on integrating trees into agricultural landscapes to improve soil fertility,…

Tailoring has remained one of the oldest and most respected trades in Kano State, serving as both a cultural heritage and a major source of livelihood for thousands of people. From the popular Kantin Kwari and Sabon Gari to neighbourhood tailoring shops across the metropolis, the industry continues to thrive despite economic challenges and changing fashion trends. For decades, Kano has been recognised as a centre for textile trading and garment production in northern Nigeria. Kebbi Trains Thousands in Tailoring, ICT, Solar Installation The state’s rich history in textile manufacturing and traditional embroidery has created a vibrant tailoring industry that…

Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, ANIPR, CLN (Danmalikin Shanono) is a Nigerian journalist, media executive, public relations practitioner, publisher, and development communication specialist from Kano State, Nigeria. He is widely known for his contributions to journalism, strategic communication, media management, and public affairs. He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Prime Time News, a Kano-based digital newspaper that focuses on governance, development, politics, business, and public affairs. He also served as the Kano Correspondent of THISDAY Newspaper, with his reports syndicated and referenced by several international media organisations. In public service, Shuaibu served as the Press Secretary to the Deputy…

The Kano State Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s 2027 Campaign Blueprint Committee has commenced work on developing a comprehensive policy document to guide the administration’s proposed second-term agenda from 2027 to 2031. The committee held its maiden meeting on Saturday, July 25, 2026, under the chairmanship of Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, where members resolved to review the implementation of the 2023 development blueprint, “My Commitment for Kano,”and produce a new policy framework known as Blueprint 2.0. CHR Congratulates Dr. Magashi on Appointment as Chairman Kano 2027 Blueprint Committee The committee comprises experienced administrators, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as courageous, resilient and accountable leadership in driving development across Kano State. In a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore said Governor Yusuf’s leadership style is humble, people-centred and focused on accountability and effective service delivery. The Speaker highlighted the administration’s achievements in key sectors, including healthcare, education, youth and women empowerment, water supply and agriculture, noting that the projects are making a positive impact on communities across the state.…

Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí have joined the list of the 20 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup after helping Spain clinch their second-ever world title at the recently concluded tournament in North America. In the updated ranking released by FIFA following the completion of the tournament, Yamal, who featured in all of Spain’s eight matches, leaped to fourth on the all-time list, winning the World Cup at age 19 years and six days. ‘My Mom Was 16, My Dad Worked the Streets’‐Yamal Reveals Inspiring Journey Cubarsí, named the Best Young Player of the Tournament as…

Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reflected on his family’s difficult beginnings, saying the hardships his parents endured have shaped the way he views the pressures of professional football. Speaking about his upbringing, Yamal said his mother was just 16 when she gave birth to him, while his father took on physically demanding work to provide for the family. Compared with their sacrifices, the 19-year-old said, playing football is a privilege rather than a burden. Teenage Sensations Yamal, Cubarsí Make World Cup Records “My mom had me when she was 16. My father had to pick things up off…