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The Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasila Ibrahim Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade Hauwa Ibrahim Ladan, following the death of their mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the visit to the family’s residence in Kuntau, Kano. Dantiye Condoles NAWOJ National Secretary Over Mother’s Death Delivering the Governor’s condolence message, the Commissioner described the late Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan…

Former Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano State, Comrade Baba Halilu Dantiye, has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasilah Ibrahim Ladan, over the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. Speaking during the visit on Wednesday, Comrade Dantiye described death as an inevitable decree of Allah, urging the bereaved family to remain steadfast and draw strength from their faith. KNSG Condoles NAWOJ Nat’l Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson Over Mother’s Death He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant her Aljannah Firdaus, and…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical evaluation if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling, prolonged bone pain, or any lump larger than five centimetres, stressing that early detection and diagnosis are critical to improving outcomes for people living with sarcoma. Dr. Abdu made the appeal in a statement issued to commemorate July as Sarcoma Awareness Month, describing sarcoma as a rare but serious group of cancers often referred to as the “forgotten cancer” due to low public awareness and frequent delays in diagnosis. ABUTH, University…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged APC Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit executives to work closely with the party’s 44 lG chairmen across the 484 wards to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure, intensify voter mobilisation and develop effective strategies to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the charge while inaugurating the party executives, describing them as key stakeholders in consolidating the APC’s presence at the grassroots and ensuring effective coordination ahead of the next general elections. APC Gov’s Seeking Re-election Hold Strategy Meeting in Kebbi Governor Yusuf said the executives should immediately…

Sankara Nigeria Limited has organised an Agricultural Mechanization Sensitization Programme at Bayero University Kano (BUK) to inspire students to embrace careers in agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural mechanization as pathways to self-reliance and national development. The workshop, which attracted students, academics and stakeholders in the agricultural sector, aimed to expose participants to emerging opportunities in agricultural innovation, mechanization and entrepreneurship while changing the perception of agriculture as a profitable and rewarding profession. SRI-2030 Launches Modern Rice Farming Training in Kano Speaking at the event, the Communications Manager of Sankara Nigeria Limited, Sururat Sadik Muhammad, said the programme was designed to empower…

BudgIT has engaged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in discussions aimed at advancing reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s public finance management, fiscal transparency and accountability. The meeting, led by BudgIT’s Global Director, Oluseun David Onigbinde, provided an opportunity for the civic technology organisation to present evidence-based recommendations on improving fiscal governance and making government financial information more accessible and useful to citizens. BudgiT Foundation, Malala Fund Mobilise Communities to Improve Girls’ Education in Kano. According to BudgIT, the discussions also focused on ongoing reform efforts and ways government and civil society organisations can collaborate to enhance…

Nigeria has received the prestigious UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award at the 32nd Egmont Group Plenary of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The award recognises the successful collaboration between the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case that showcased the effective use of timely financial intelligence, inter-agency cooperation and international collaboration to support investigations, recover assets and dismantle illicit financial networks. Nigeria to Build Clean Energy Workforce Through PPP Reacting to the honour, the Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari,…

The National Population Commission (NPC) has officially commenced nationwide full digital registration of births and deaths through the VitalReg platform under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system. Announcing the development at a press briefing in Abuja, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, said the initiative, which became operational on July 1, 2026, is now being implemented across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NIMC Records 136M Enrolments, Targets Universal Digital Identity He described the rollout as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s civil registration system, noting that it would strengthen the generation of vital…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 property linked to a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established the reasonable suspicion required by law to justify the forfeiture of the assets. The Trials of Dasuki and Malami-A Study In Nemesis:What You Do Unto Others The judge ruled that Malami, his family members and companies linked to the properties failed to dislodge the commission’s allegation…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Musa Saidu Koki, also known as Alhaji Baffa, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, over an alleged ₦108.07 million land fraud. Koki, a former Managing Director of Buffah S.K. & Co. Limited, was arraigned before Justice F. E. Messiri on a five-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining by false pretence. EFCC Challenges N10m Defamation Judgment in Agunloye Case According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly obtained millions of naira from individuals and a real estate firm by falsely claiming ownership of Plot 526,…

The Senate on Wednesday approved a donation of N50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation that followed the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The upper chamber described their deaths as a painful sacrifice in the nation’s fight against insecurity, with each of the five bereaved families to receive N10 million. Whatever It Takes, They’ll Return Safely’-Tinubu Assures Families of Abducted Oyo Pupils President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the donation during plenary while commending the Nigerian Armed Forces and other…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA has sanctioned the flight crew involved in the recent Asaba airport incident, suspending the pilots from operating in Nigerian airspace. The authority also grounded the aircraft involved and suspended its permit to fly pending the outcome of ongoing investigations. Rocket Aviation Clears Regulatory Hurdles, Receives AOC from NCAA The Director-General of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo disclosed this on the sidelines of the Airport Business Summit in Lagos. He confirmed that the aircraft involved in the incident had been grounded and its permit to fly suspended. Recall that a chartered jet landed on a…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected bandit and recovered an AK-47 magazine, 109 rounds of live ammunition, suspected military uniforms and other incriminating items during an operation in Bichi Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the arrest was made by operatives of the Bichi Divisional Police Headquarters following credible intelligence provided by a member of the public regarding a man allegedly wearing a suspected military uniform at Rimaye Village in Bichi LGA. According to the statement, the police team, working in collaboration with…

A Senior Correspondent with Channels Television in Kano, Mrs. Nanchin Vincent, and her husband, Vincent Hope, have launched three books designed to promote healthy family relationships, successful marriages and personal development. The books—Finding Your Soulmate, Building a Great Marriage and Growing Up—were unveiled at a ceremony held in Kano over the weekend, attended by academics, government officials, media practitioners, religious leaders and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, the spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, described the publications as timely interventions that would provide practical guidance for young people preparing for marriage and family life. According…

The Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP) has called on young people across Nigeria to embrace skills acquisition as a pathway to self-reliance, economic empowerment and sustainable development, describing practical skills as one of the most valuable assets anyone can possess. The appeal is contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director of AHIP, Dr. Mairo V. Bello, to commemorate World Youth Skills Day 2026, celebrated annually on July 15. This year’s observance is themed “Skills for a Shared Future.” According to the NGO, the rapid transformation of the global economy requires young people to acquire relevant technical, vocational,…

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Physical Planning and Development Control Bill, 2026, paving the way for the abolition of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The bill was passed following deliberations at the Committee of the Whole after its second and third readings during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Speaking with journalists shortly after sitting, the Majority Leader of the House and member representing Dala Constituency, Hon. Lawan Hussaini, said the new law creates two metropolitan development agencies to oversee physical planning and urban development…

The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, has called on the state government to transfer the implementation of the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Livestock Development to enhance coordination and improve the delivery of the programme. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Kano Municipal Constituency, Hon. Nabil Aliyu Daneji, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Moving the motion, Hon. Daneji explained that the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project is a six-year World…

The Federal Government is set to deepen collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD) to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector through strategic investments in breed improvement, animal health and disease management, feed and fodder development, and the implementation of the National Ranching Policy.Alternatively, for a more engaging news lead: The Federal Government has initiated plans to strengthen its partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) to drive the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector through investments in ranching, breed improvement, animal health, feed production and other key value chain initiatives.The second version is more news-oriented and reads better as…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman of its newly constituted Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, with a mandate to drive the development and organisation of Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues across the country. The appointment was among the key resolutions reached at the meeting of the NFF Executive Committee held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to a communiqué issued after the meeting, the Executive Committee constituted the interim board to strengthen the administration and growth of Beach Soccer and Futsal in Nigeria through…

The leadership of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, ahead of the Association’s National Conference currently taking place in Minna. The delegation, led by the National President of the Association, Dr. Umar Lawal, was received at the Government House by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, who represented Governor Bago. Dr. Lawal, accompanied by the Chairman of the NLA Niger State Chapter, Dr. Musa Baba Adamu, expressed appreciation to the Niger State Government for its support in hosting the conference and for creating…