The Technical Adviser to the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, has donated relief materials to inmates of the Bichi Female Rehabilitation Centre following the destruction caused by a recent rainstorm. Dr. Magashi, accompanied by officials of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) led by its Executive Secretary, Alhaji Isyaku Abdullahi Kubarachi, visited the facility. Magashi’s Appointment Sparks Hope for Drug-Free Kano-V-PeSDI During the visit, he interacted with staff and inmates before donating blankets, food items and essential drugs to support those affected by the disaster. The delegation observed that the heavy…
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The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has called on journalists to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and ethical standards in health reporting to strengthen public trust and improve health outcomes. He made the call while declaring open a One-Day Roundtable Discussion with Media and Health Leadership aimed at strengthening journalists’ capacity to generate evidence-based stories using Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) data, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) indicators, and Primary Health Care Facility Assessment Tool (PHC-FAT) scorecards. Dr. Labaran described journalism as a powerful tool that shapes public opinion, noting that many people regard information published…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II). In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service advised applicants to visit the official NCS website or check selected national newspapers to verify their recruitment status and obtain information on the next stage of the exercise. According to the statement, successful candidates will also receive notifications through their registered email addresses and SMS. They are required to log on to the…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has pledged to sustain the annual mass wedding programme initiated by his wife, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, describing it as a noble initiative that strengthens families, promotes Islamic values, and supports vulnerable members of society. Speaking at the third edition of the State Mass Wedding Programme held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Idris said the initiative would continue every year, by the grace of Allah, for as long as his administration remained in office. The governor commended his wife for conceiving and sustaining the programme, describing her as…
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…