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The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has distributed 11 laptop computers to Zonal Directors to strengthen administrative efficiency and support girls’ education. The Executive Chairman of Kano SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, stated this during the distribution exercise in Kano. Represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) and AGILE Coordinator, Malam Mujitapha Aminu, he explained that the initiative was aimed at ensuring that girls enrol in school, remain in education and complete their studies from primary to tertiary level. He disclosed that computers…

In its efforts to improve surveillance of drug-resistant infections and ensure access to quality medicines, the Federal Government is strengthening measures to curb the misuse of antibiotics and tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, stated this at a joint One Health ministerial media conference ahead of the Fifth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance scheduled to hold in Abuja. Professor Pate described AMR as a growing public health threat, warning that common infections, including pneumonia, could become increasingly difficult to treat when medicines lose their effectiveness. He said addressing…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for a review of the state’s rent control law to curb arbitrary increases in residential and commercial rents. The Speaker, Ismail Falgore, made the call during plenary following a motion raised by the member representing Takai Constituency, Musa Kachako, on the rising cost of renting houses and shops across the state. Kachako expressed concern over the growing practice of landlords increasing rents without adequate notice to tenants. He cited instances where annual house rents had risen from one hundred thousand naira to between two hundred thousand and three hundred thousand naira, while…

A student of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, Abdulkadir Basri, has completed a sewing marathon in a bid to secure a place in the Guinness World Records. The achievement has attracted support from the Kano State Government, which commended the student for his determination and initiative. The state government demonstrated its support when the Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, visited the university on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. During the visit, Dr Hashim congratulated the student on completing the sewing marathon and described the initiative as an example of…

The Kano State Government has sought a strategic partnership with the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) to accelerate sustainable rural and community development across the state. The visit was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Kano State Ministry for Rural and Community Development, Abdulrashid Y. Safana. The Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Dr. Abdulqadir Abdussalam, made the request during a working visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NWDC, Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, at the commission’s headquarters in Kano. During the visit, the commissioner presented the ministry’s…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose the companies contracted to produce sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections, warning that secrecy surrounding ballot-printing and key personnel appointments could undermine public confidence in the polls. Recall that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has also raised concerns over alleged ethnic bias in recent personnel postings and redeployments by INEC, demanding an explanation from the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. The electoral body has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections and February 6, 2027, for the governorship…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition politicians of misrepresenting President Bola Tinubu’s performance, urging political actors to assess the administration based on its record rather than partisan interests. Wike made the remarks during a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday, where he defended what he described as the achievements of the Tinubu administration and called for a more objective assessment of its policies and performance. The minister argued that political differences should not prevent opposition figures from acknowledging developments they consider beneficial to the country. According to him, the tendency to portray the…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government remains committed to improving the living conditions of Nigerians through ongoing economic reforms and measures to cushion the effects of rising petrol prices. Idris stated this during an interactive media engagement with senior editors and broadcast anchors in Abuja, where he addressed issues relating to fuel prices, labour relations, poverty, local government autonomy, food security, infrastructure, national security and press freedom. On the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, the Minister explained that the measure was designed to provide temporary relief to Nigerians amid…

For nearly two years, a California engineer struggled with frightening health problems, without knowing that the explanation might be closer to her than she imagined. Repeated bouts of severe vomiting left her seeking emergency medical attention, while the people around her had little idea of what was happening. But in 2019, a hidden camera placed at her desk captured something that would change the course of the investigation. The footage appeared to show her colleague, David Xu, putting a substance into her drinking water. Laboratory testing later detected cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the bottle. According to reports published…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Khadijah Aliyu of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Radio Nigeria, on her selection for the 2026 UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technology (UK-MEET) Fellowship. In a congratulatory statement signed by the chapter’s Chairperson, Sayyida Bahijja Kabara, and Secretary, Comrade Maryam Muhammad Yakasai, the association described the selection as a significant professional achievement. NAWOJ Kano said the fellowship reflects the growing recognition of Nigerian journalists and their contributions to the evolving media landscape. The association noted that the programme would provide an opportunity for Khadijah Aliyu to…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar struck out the charge following an application by the Federal Government, which said Adeyemi would be transferred to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory for fresh arraignment. At Monday’s proceedings, the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, moved the application seeking the termination of the case. Oyedepo told the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation and…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of personnel licensing examinations to strengthen assessment standards and align them with evolving aviation regulations, technology and operational requirements. The review is aimed at ensuring that aviation personnel possess the requisite knowledge and technical competence to meet current industry demands and international safety standards. Director-General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, stated this while declaring open a five-day workshop organised by the NCAA Personnel Licensing (PEL) Examination Committee in Lagos. Captain Najomo, who was represented by the Director of Operations, Licensing and Training Standards, Captain Donald Spiff, spoke at…

Ibrahim Suleiman Postpartum haemorrhage has been identified as a leading cause of maternal deaths, prompting calls for increased community awareness and improved access to emergency obstetric care. The Chairperson of the Maternal and Child Health Committee of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Dr. Fatima Abdullahi, stated this during a one-day sensitisation programme to mark World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day at Alhuda-Huda College, Zaria. Dr. Abdullahi said many women die from excessive bleeding after childbirth due to failure to follow emergency obstetric protocols, stressing the need for timely intervention and improved awareness of the condition. A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,…

The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB) has temporarily shut down nine private schools in the state for failing to comply with requirements for revalidation and recertification. The Executive Secretary of the board, Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, stated this during a media parley in Kano, explaining that the affected schools had failed to regularise their operations despite repeated notices and directives. The affected schools are Zayyad Academy, opposite FCE, Kano; Success International School, Karfi; Sunshine International School, Badawa; Perfecta School, Hausawa; Al-Fa’iq International College, Sheka Sabuwar Abuja; Mainasara International School, Rumfar Shehu, Rijiyar Zaki; Shubla Academy, Ja’en ta…

Adamu Yusuf Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government, the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), demanding the fulfilment of agreements on gratuity payments and pension enhancement by October 15, 2026. The retirees warned that failure to meet the deadline would compel them to stage a peaceful mass protest in Abuja on November 2, 2026, to demand their total exit from what they described as an obnoxious pension scheme. This is contained in a press statement signed by the National Coordinator and Chairman of the…

Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the construction of two major road projects covering 34 kilometres in Birnin Kebbi and Argungu Local Government Areas to improve rural connectivity and stimulate economic activities. The projects comprise the two-kilometre Dukku–Tarasa road, scheduled for completion within six months, and the 32-kilometre Birnin Lafiya–Gulma–Natsini road in Argungu Local Government Area, which has a completion period of 12 months. Speaking during the flag-off ceremonies, Governor Idris said the projects were part of his campaign promises and demonstrated his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure across the state. He explained that the…

A 22-year-old Kano-born tailor, Abdul Nassar, has successfully completed a 120-hour sewing marathon in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual. The challenge, themed “Sew For The Nation,” took place at the campus stadium of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, from October 5 to October 10, 2026. Nassar spent five consecutive days sewing in a remarkable demonstration of endurance, skill and determination, with the aim of putting Nigeria on the global stage through the record attempt. Following the completion of the 120-hour challenge, all evidence and documentation…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the reported blockade of the venue of the ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano by heavily armed police officers, describing the incident as a concern for the protection of fundamental human rights and democratic principles. In a statement, the organisation said the reported action raised questions about the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of association and freedom of expression. CITAD maintained that these rights must be respected irrespective of citizens’ political affiliations, opinions or criticism of the government. The organisation said the primary…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has urged its members and supporters to remain calm following the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Kano State governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, from the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Movement made the appeal in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, expressing concern over the development and calling on supporters to avoid speculation while efforts are made to resolve the matter through appropriate administrative and legal channels. According to the statement, information available to the…

Amnesty International has condemned the alleged police blockade of the venue of a ‘Tinubu Must Go’ event in Kano, describing the action as an unlawful violation of human rights. In a statement, the international human rights organisation said heavily armed police officers blocked both ends of the road leading to the venue of the event. The organisation called on the Nigeria Police Force to desist from actions it described as reckless violations of citizens’ rights, stressing that supporters of political parties and candidates have the right to organise and participate in peaceful activities. Amnesty International said the responsibility of the…