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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…

Ado Salisu The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for the ongoing renovation and upgrade of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, describing the project as a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to sports development and youth empowerment. Benjamin gave the commendation during an unscheduled visit to the stadium to assess the progress of work, expressing satisfaction with the quality of the ongoing rehabilitation. He said the renovation of the iconic sports facility had rekindled hope among athletes, coaches, sports administrators and football enthusiasts that Kaduna State…

Journalists, researchers, filmmakers and development communication experts have called for a shift in development reporting across Africa, urging media practitioners and development actors to move beyond documenting project implementation to highlighting the measurable impact of interventions on people’s lives. The call was made during the maiden ISDI Founding Conversation, organised by the Impact Storytelling for Development Initiative (ISDI) in Kano under the theme, “Documenting What Changed: The Future of Evidence-Based Impact Storytelling in Africa.” The invitation-only event officially introduced ISDI, an independent development communication and impact storytelling organisation dedicated to documenting sustainable development through evidence-based journalism, documentary filmmaking, photography, research…

The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, has constituted a seven-member special committee to investigate the alleged encroachment on landed properties belonging to the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) and the Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) across various local government areas of the state. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Hon. Ahmad Ibrahim, representing Karaye Constituency, during plenary. Presenting the motion, Hon. Ibrahim expressed concern over what he described as increasing attempts by individuals to illegally occupy lands belonging to the…

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the international community, regional organisations and relevant state actors to take urgent action to end the conflict in Sudan’s North Darfur region, warning that the humanitarian situation has reached catastrophic levels. The appeal was made during a Sudan Solidarity Advocacy Engagement themed, “City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur” held in Kano. Speaking at the event, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, urged governments to fulfil their obligations by protecting civilians, ensuring accountability and supporting efforts to restore peace in Sudan. He said…

Journalists have been urged to serve as a vital link between science, society and policy by incorporating credible scientific evidence into their reporting to promote accurate and impactful coverage of environmental and climate change issues. A professor of urban and regional planning, Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Aliyu Barau made the call during his opening remarks at a capacity-building workshop for journalists on the use of Earth Observation tools for climate change, disaster risk management and environmental sustainability, held in Kano. The workshop, organised under a disaster reporting and investigation research project at BUK, is funded by the European Space…

The Katsina State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has conducted a site identification and assessment exercise for a proposed intervention along the Janbango–Rahamawa–Batsari Road in Katsina metropolis. The exercise, led by the State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Nafiu Muhammed Musa, forms part of the project’s efforts to identify priority interventions aimed at addressing environmental challenges and improving infrastructure across the state. ACReSAL’s Success Sparks Push for Nationwide Institutionalization Speaking during the assessment, Alhaji Nafiu Muhammed Musa said the proposed intervention is designed to improve road access while tackling erosion, flooding and other forms of land degradation affecting communities along…

DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel (Rtd) The ongoing national conversation on State Police has attracted both strong support and genuine reservations. Those who oppose the reform often point to Nigeria’s historical experience with regional police and express concerns that decentralizing policing could lead to political abuse, threaten national unity, or undermine professionalism. These concerns deserve respect. Nigeria’s State Police Push Gains Momentum as Senate Passes Key Bill Constitutional reforms should never be undertaken lightly, especially where national security is concerned. Yet history should guide reform not prevent it. Nigeria today is fundamentally different from the country that existed when the former…

The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Onyinyechi Charles, for allegedly operating an unlicensed traditional birth attendant facility in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. Charles, who hails from Abia State, is accused of operating the facility, where she allegedly performed caesarean sections, conducted normal vaginal deliveries and carried out other surgical procedures. Niger Shuts 15 Private Hospitals, Arrests Suspected Fake Doctor The discovery followed investigations initiated by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practices and protect…

The Anambra State Government has rejected an apology issued by blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over false publications involving Governor Charles Soludo and his son, Ozonna, insisting that the retraction cannot erase the alleged damage caused by the reports. According to Ireporter Online, the blogger had publicly apologised to Governor Soludo and his son after admitting responsibility for publishing a series of false stories about the family. Court Restrains Sowore,Over Alleged Defamation of IGP Egbetokun However, in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Christian Aburime, the government described the apology as insufficient, arguing that the…

The Federal Government says it is leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships with the private sector to equip Nigerian youth with the skills needed to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the clean energy economy, as part of efforts to drive sustainable economic growth, create jobs and promote national development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), stated this while receiving Mr. Opeyemi Awoyemi, Co-founder of Jobberman and Founder of hello.cv, during a courtesy visit to the ministry to explore areas of collaboration on youth employment and innovation. ICEED, PACE Push Clean Cooking Initiative to Improve…

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved a series of strategic appointments in its Directorate of Sports as part of efforts to strengthen sports administration, promote wellness programmes, and enhance participation in competitive sports. The appointments were approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, according to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, on Monday. Among the appointments is that of Coach Emmanuel Shibi as Coordinator of the Staff Sports and Wellness Programme, reviving an initiative that had remained inactive since it was established more than a decade ago. Dr. Ahmed Sani Getso of the…

The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification visit to Wudil General Hospital as part of efforts to monitor the implementation of healthcare projects funded by the agency. The verification exercise, was led by the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, represented by the Director of Administration and General Services, Abubakar Bala. KHETFUND Evaluates ₦57.5m Disbursed to KSCHMA for Vulnerable This was contained in a statement signed by Farouk Isa Musa on behalf of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND. During the visit, the team inspected healthcare interventions valued at ₦32.29 million, funded by KHETFUND…

Musa Abdullahi Sufi History is often remembered not only by great speeches but by bold ideas that reshape institutions and influence people. The maiden Arewa Media Summit, convened by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, Malam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, stands out as one of those defining moments in Nigeria’s communication landscape. Bringing together participants from the nineteen Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, the initiative went beyond the traditional conference model. It combined intensive capacity-building workshops, strategic policy conversations, ethical social media training, practical media engagement, and field visits to major…

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, with an initial deposit of ₦8 million approved for intending pilgrims from the state. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, announced this during a press briefing at the Board’s Conference Hall in Kano. Saudi Firm Honours Yusuf as Best Governor for Outstanding 2026 Hajj Operations He said the decision followed extensive consultations and careful planning aimed at ensuring early preparations and effective coordination for the 2027 Hajj exercise. According to him, the sale of Hajj seats and payment process began on Sunday, July…

The police are set to arraign the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before the Federal High Court on Tuesday. In a fresh charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, the police charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts bordering on forgery, impersonation and related offences. “Disclose ₦1.3bn Budget Records Now,” SERAP Tells National Assembly The charge was filed on November 27, 2025, by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki. The News Agency of Nigeria reports on Sunday that when the case came up on June 16 for the defendants to take their plea, Adeyemi was said to be indisposed,…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, anti-corruption agencies, civil society organisations, the private sector, the media and citizens to promote integrity and strengthen anti-corruption efforts across Africa. Dr. Aliyu made the call during the commemoration of the African Union Anti-Corruption Day held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The event was themed, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.” Whistleblowing Key to Fighting Corruption, ICPC Tells Medical Staff In his goodwill message, the ICPC Chairman…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability in Nigeria’s public institutions by sensitising staff of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) on whistleblowing and anti-corruption ethics. The awareness programme, organised by the ICPC Lagos State Office at the College’s campus in Ijanikin, Lagos, forms part of the Commission’s preventive strategy aimed at building corruption-resistant institutions through public education and stakeholder engagement. ICPC Boss Urges United Front Against Corruption Across Africa Speaking during the session, ICPC official, Mrs. Yvonne William-Mbata, highlighted the importance of the Whistleblowing Policy and…

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima following his retention as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate for a second term. Governor Radda said the President’s decision reflects confidence in the Vice President’s performance, dedication and loyalty since the administration assumed office. 2027: “I have no apology for supporting re-election bid of President Tinubu”, Gov. Yusuf declares In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the governor described Shettima as a committed public servant who has discharged his responsibilities with diligence. “Vice President Shettima has served with diligence,…

The African Union (AU) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy transformed his country into a respected global actor. In a condolence message issued on Saturday, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the AU Commission to the Amir of Qatar, the Government and people of the State of Qatar, as well as the bereaved family. NUJ Kano Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Adamu Getso The…