Jigawa State has commenced its 2026 State Joint Annual Review (JAR) and Stakeholders’ Strategic Dialogue, bringing together government officials, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to assess the performance of the state’s health sector and chart a course for improved healthcare delivery. The two-day review, held at the Ahmadu Bello Hall, New State Secretariat, Dutse, was declared open by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdullahi Muhammad Kainuwa. The meeting, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kabir Ibrahim Aliyu, and coordinated by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Yusuf Saleh, is reviewing…
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The Federal Government has called on the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and other pastoralist associations to intensify sensitisation of their members on the adoption of modern livestock production practices to improve productivity, enhance livelihoods and accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector. The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made the call while representing the Federal Government at the two-day National Conference of MACBAN held in Abuja. Maiha said pastoralist associations enjoy the trust and confidence of livestock producers across the country, making them strategic partners in ensuring that herders and other livestock…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu The Kano NUJ Online Media Chapel has organized a one-day capacity-building workshop to enhance the knowledge and skills of journalists on effective and professional election coverage. Speaking at the workshop, the Chairman of the Online Media Chapel, Comrade Abubakar Dangambo, said the training was organized in collaboration with the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation to prepare journalists for responsible and ethical reporting throughout the electoral process. Kano Online Chapel Hosts Workshop to Boost Credibility in Journalism Dangambo explained that the initiative was aimed at strengthening members’ professional competence and equipping them with the necessary skills to report…
Ado Salisu Former Gombe State Football Association Chairman and sports promoter, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has challenged former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, to account for key decisions taken during his tenure rather than engaging in public exchanges. Gombe’s remarks followed Dalung’s description of him as a “serial blackmailer” seeking attention, while referencing petitions Gombe had previously submitted against the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and his subsequent appointments within the country’s sports administration. Speaking on the development, Gombe said he had initially chosen not to respond to Dalung’s recent political comments but decided…
Ado Salisu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have emerged winners of the Inter-Union Sports Competition organised by Northwest University, Kano. The competition, held at the university’s permanent site in Tudun Yola, was organised by the Directorate of Sports under the leadership of Malam Ahmad Surajo to strengthen cordial relationships among staff unions and promote teamwork for the overall development of the institution. ASUU won the football event after securing seven points from three matches, while NAAT claimed the titles in the chess and table tennis events. Speaking at the closing…
Ado Salisu The National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, has conferred the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026 Meritorious Award on the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ali Muhammad Ali, in recognition of his contributions to media infrastructure development and the promotion of sports tourism in Nigeria. The award was presented at a ceremony held at the NAN Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Malam Ahmed commended Alhaji Ali for his commitment to excellence and collaboration, describing his leadership as instrumental in strengthening the relationship between…
Sani Dutsinma The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched the Green Rising Campaign with the planting of 1,000 tree seedlings to promote youth-led climate action and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammad Zaiyan-Umar, said the initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. Professor Zaiyan-Umar explained that the campaign is being implemented in partnership with the Kebbi State Ministry of Environment, the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Kebbi State Chapter, the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency…
The Chairman of Gaya Local Government Council, Hon. Mahmud Gaya Tajo Sani, has sponsored 22 female indigenes of the area for admission into the Kano State College of Nursing and Midwifery to study Midwifery. The beneficiaries will undertake their studies at the College’s campuses in Kano, Madobi, and Danbatta. Speaking during a brief presentation ceremony, Hon. Mahmud Gaya Tajo presented admission letters to the beneficiaries, congratulated them, and urged them to remain committed to their studies while serving as good ambassadors of Gaya Local Government. The Chairman explained that the students would undergo a three-month probationary period, after which they…
Enhancing Communities Action for Peace and Better Health Initiatives (e-CAPH) is strengthening its institutional systems and promoting accountability through participation in a three-day Organisational Capacity Strengthening Training organised by the EngenderHealth Consortium Kaduna. The training brings together key stakeholders to enhance knowledge and practical skills in critical areas of organisational development, including governance, resource mobilisation, resource management, and internal control systems. Representing e-CAPH at the training is the organisation’s Finance Officer, whose participation reflects the organisation’s commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and strengthening internal systems. The initiative is expected to improve e-CAPH’s financial management practices, enhance accountability mechanisms, strengthen…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions as the military expands its command structure to strengthen operations across the country. The appointments followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the creation of four additional Nigerian Army divisions as part of ongoing efforts to improve the Army’s operational capacity, command and control, and response to emerging security challenges. In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X post on Wednesday, the Nigerian Army said the new formations would begin operations after attaining Initial Operational Capability, while…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced that full enforcement of its cashless fare payment policy will begin on August 1, warning commuters who pay cash for rides on regulated public transport services that they may face penalties. The authority said the enforcement is designed to strengthen accountability, improve transparency and ensure compliance with electronic payment systems across Lagos’ regulated transport network. As reported by Daily Post on Wednesday, LAMATA disclosed this during an X Space discussion with transport stakeholders and industry leaders titled “Lagos Cashless Transit: What Aug. 1 Enforcement Means to You.” The agency’s Head of Legal,…
UEFA’s 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting comes after FIFA unveiled plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary to manage its flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup. The world governing body says outside investors would be allowed to purchase stakes in the new entity as part of efforts to generate more revenue for global football. FIFA said the proposal would enable it to increase global development funding to $10…
A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted dispossession by her late husband’s family, just eight days after his death. The incident, shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, has prompted a response from the Lagos State Government, which confirmed that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested. In a video posted by the activist, a man identified as Tosin’s father-in-law is seen padlocking the gate of the property, apparently locking the widow out of the house. Sharing the footage, Gwamnishu wrote, “Standing with young…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Customs administrations of Benin and Cameroon, has advanced efforts to strengthen coordinated border management and boost intra-African trade following a high-level benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa. The mission brought together the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, Director-General of Cameroon Customs, Mr. Fongod Nuvaga, Director-General of Benin Customs, Colonel Raouf Malèhossou Aboudou, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Excise at the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), Mrs. Lonto Ndlovu, and Chairman of Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited, Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu. The five-day exercise was organised with…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has convened a high-level strategic security meeting with heads of security agencies and other key stakeholders to strengthen measures aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists, saying the meeting was held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, the meeting brought together representatives of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Drug…
Uganda has officially been declared Ebola-free after completing the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended 42-day monitoring period without recording any new cases, marking a major public health milestone in the country’s response to the deadly virus. Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, announced the development, saying the country had successfully completed two incubation cycles following the discharge of its last Ebola patient, a Congolese national who received treatment in Uganda. The minister called on the international community to visit Uganda without fear of Ebola, assuring that the outbreak had been successfully contained. Health authorities said the outbreak was linked to…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has called for closer collaboration with the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to promote ethical journalism, integrity and accountability across the state. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the association to the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Saidu Yahaya, at the Commission’s headquarters in Kano. KNSG Condoles NAWOJ Nat’l Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson Over Mother’s Death Speaking during the visit, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Kano State, Hajia Bahijja Kabara, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the…
The Federal Government has called for increased investment in science, innovation and strategic partnerships to unlock Africa’s vast livestock potential and build resilient agrifood systems capable of enhancing food security, creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth across the continent. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made the call at the opening of the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW) and the 10th General Assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in Abuja. AI to Transform Plateau’s Livestock Sector -LPRES The conference, themed “Innovations and Partnerships for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Africa,”…
The Kano State House of Assembly has adopted a motion calling on the state government to urgently rehabilitate and upgrade the Wasai Dam to avert its imminent collapse and safeguard lives and property in Gezawa, Minjibir and Ungogo Local Government Areas. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance jointly sponsored by the members representing Gezawa,Warawa and Ungogo Constituencies. Kano Fire Service Rescues 15-Year-Old Boy from Gari Dam Presenting the motion on behalf of the other sponsors, the member representing Gezawa Constituency, Abdullahi Yahaya, expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the Wasai Dam, warning that severe gully erosion…
The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has passed second reading in the Kano State House of Assembly, marking a significant step toward strengthening the regulation of private educational institutions across the state. The bill was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the proposed amendment would expand the Board’s oversight to include private higher institutions such as universities, colleges, and schools of nursing, in addition to primary and secondary schools. Kano State’s New Measures for Private and Voluntary Schools According to him, the amendment is designed to address the…