The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has dismantled what it described as a highly sophisticated Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate, shutting down the largest clandestine drug laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican nationals and the cartel’s alleged kingpin. The operation, carried out by the agency’s Special Operations Unit (SOU), led to the discovery of an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden in a remote forest in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking during a media briefing at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed…
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has partnered with the Business School of Nile University, Abuja, to organise an Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) for students of the institution’s Business School. The four-day programme, held at the NDIC Head Office in Abuja, is aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC Speaking during the programme, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Thompson Oludare Sunday, said the Corporation accepted to host the initiative as part of efforts to address the widening disconnect between academia and the…
GHIV Africa has commenced preparations for the implementation of the UNICEF-supported Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) project focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition interventions in Magumeri. As part of the pre-implementation process, the organization visited one of the benefiting communities in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State and held a strategic stakeholder engagement meeting with community leaders to assess pressing humanitarian needs. KNSG, UNICEF Seek Stronger Collaboration to Tackle Malnutrition The meeting provided a platform for open dialogue, allowing residents and traditional leaders to identify major gaps in access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and nutrition services…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed the Voice of Nigeria (VON) as the official International and Diaspora Radio Broadcaster for the upcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). Chairman of the WPRF National Planning Committee, Suleiman Haruna, disclosed this during the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between both institutions at the VON headquarters in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Institute, Dr. Haruna described the agreement as critical to the successful hosting of the global event scheduled to take place from November 15 to 21. He described VON as a strategic and worthy partner, noting that…
Sani Dutsinma As Muslims prepare for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the prices of rams have risen sharply across Kebbi State, forcing many prospective buyers to delay purchases despite the availability of livestock in major markets. A survey conducted by Radio Nigeria in livestock markets across the state revealed that although markets are well stocked with rams, patronage remains low due to the high prices. Eid-ul-Kabir: Rising Livestock Prices, Low Patronage Hit Kano Markets At Ambursa and Kalgo markets, small-sized rams are being sold for between N100,000 and N200,000, while medium-sized rams cost between N300,000 and N500,000. Bigger rams are priced…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has participated in a high-level stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja to discuss the Federal Government’s approved reporting structure for the Bureau. The engagement brought together major stakeholders from the aviation, maritime, rail, road transportation, emergency management, law enforcement, and national security sectors to strengthen collaboration toward building a safer and more coordinated transportation system in Nigeria. Kano Tackles Zero-Dose as Transport Workers Champion Immunisation from the Grassroots The Bureau commended the leadership of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for championing the national initiative and…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has provided educational support to pupils of Kondawa Nomadic School in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State, distributing school uniforms and learning materials while also facilitating the recruitment of three teachers to address critical staffing gaps at the institution. The intervention, carried out on Thursday, was led by CITAD’s Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, who said the initiative was part of the organisation’s broader efforts to improve access to quality education in underserved and hard-to-reach communities, particularly among nomadic populations. Ya’u, who was represented by Isah Garba, explained that encouraging school…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has unveiled its official organizational flex banner, with support from the AMG Foundation, in a move aimed at strengthening visibility, identity, and advocacy efforts. The unveiling ceremony, marks another milestone in its mission to promote inclusion, empowerment, and sustainable development for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, women, and young people. Kano Disability Law Under Review as V-PeSDI Advocates Stronger Inclusion Speaking during the event, the Board Chair of V-PeSDI, Muhammad Sani Fagge, expressed appreciation to AMG Foundation for its continued support and partnership in enhancing the organization’s outreach and public engagement…
Fadar Shugaban Kasa ta yi watsi da rahotannin karya da kuma ruɗani da ke yawo a yanar gizo da ke ikirarin cewa Shugaba Bola Tinubu yana shirin yin gyare-gyare ga kundin tsarin mulki da nufin sauya sunan Najeriya zuwa “Ƙasar Najeriya” da kuma soke Dokar Shari’a a yankin Arewa. A cikin wata sanarwa da ta fitar a ranar 21 ga Mayu, Mai Ba da Shawara na Musamman ga Shugaban Kasa kan Labarai , Bayo Onanuga, ya bayyana rahoton da ake yadawa a matsayin labaran karya da aka tsara don haifar da rashin yarda, tashin hankali na siyasa da rashin zaman…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government and governors in the South-West region to urgently approve the commencement of operations of his proposed security outfit, Iru Ekun (Lion Tail) Security Network, amid growing insecurity and kidnappings across Yorubaland. Igboho made the appeal while sympathising with families affected by the recent abduction of pupils, students and teachers during coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State. “Release Nnamdi Kanu or Return Him to Kenya,” Enugu Monarch Urges Tinubu In a statement issued by the activist, he disclosed that all necessary arrangements and procedures…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Aviation Security (AVSEC) Authorization Certificates to six institutions and service providers as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security standards and regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The certified organisations include FAAN Aviation Training School, Maiken Security and Consultancy Services Limited, Chigurad Services Nigeria Limited, Safety Signatures Limited, Jomaric Security Service Nigeria Limited, and Vani Security. New Drone Policy to Position Nigeria as Aviation Tech Hub-NCAA Speaking during the certificate presentation ceremony held in Lagos, Director-General of Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo, represented by the Director of Aviation Security Regulation, Bernard Omogo, stated…
Dubban magoya baya da masu ruwa da tsaki a siyasa sun taru a filin wasa na Sani Abacha da ke Kano yayin da Jam’iyyar APC ta tabbatar da Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf a matsayin dan takarar gwamna na jam’iyyar da aka amince da shi a zabe mai zuwa a jihar. An sanar da amincewar ne a lokacin babban taron jam’iyyar wanda manyan shugabannin APC, zababbun jami’ai, wakilai, da masu biyayya daga fadin jihar Kano suka halarta, a cikin abin da shugabannin jam’iyyar suka bayyana a matsayin nuna hadin kai da shiri kafin zaben gwamna mai zuwa. Senator Barau Emerges APC…
In a modest classroom tucked inside a small office space in Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State, young married women sit shoulder to shoulder, clutching notebooks and listening attentively to their teacher. Some balance babies on their laps while others sit on the bare floor due to lack of chairs and space. For these women, education is no longer a childhood privilege lost to poverty, early marriage, or cultural expectations. It is a second chance at rebuilding dreams once thought impossible. Across Northern Nigeria, thousands of women and girls are denied access to formal education due to poverty, insecurity,…
The Head of the Department of Adult Education and Community Development at Bayero University Kano,Dr Auwalu Halilu, has secured a prestigious research grant to conduct a comprehensive assessment on school re-entry for married and pregnant girls in Northern Nigeria. Dr. Halilu, who also serves as Co-Chair of K-SAFE, received the grant under the Onelife Initiative with funding support from the Malala Fund after a highly competitive selection process involving 705 applications across five focal states. His proposal emerged among the shortlisted entries for Kano State, underscoring the relevance, quality, and policy significance of the research aimed at addressing barriers to…
Bayero University Kano BUK,has expressed its readiness to partner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to support the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections in 2027. The university said the collaboration reflects its commitment to strengthening democratic processes through the provision of essential human resources and institutional support to the electoral body. The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof Haruna Musa, stated this during a courtesy visit by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kano State, Abdu Zango. INEC Sets June 20 for Kano Federal Constituency By-Election Professor Musa reaffirmed the institution’s willingness to support INEC in carrying…
The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Misbahu Yakasai. Gov Yusuf Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mourn Kano Athletes According to the statement, students in boarding schools are to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026, and are expected to resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The Ministry added that students in day schools will begin their holiday from Friday, May 22, 2026, and resume academic…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 248 suspects for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and violent disturbances, within one month of intensified security operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano. Panic in Malawi as Police Nab 9 Over ‘Missing Private Parts’ Allegations CP Bakori explained that the Command also rescued three kidnapped victims during the period under review. He said the arrests, recorded between April 20 and May 20, 2026, were achieved through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other…
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability, and unity in the state. In a statement issued after what he described as “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family, friends, and political associates, Governor Fubara said personal ambition must give way to the collective interest of the people of Rivers State. Just In : Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara The governor explained that although the decision was difficult, he remained committed to supporting whoever emerges as the APC…
Muhammad Sani The Adolescent Health Information Project (AHIP), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration through its ROOTS Project, has organised a three-day training for civil society organisations (CSOs) and women groups on the ECOWAS Protocol and migrants’ rights in Kano State. The training is aimed at educating participants on the ECOWAS Protocol on free movement, migration corridors in West Africa, and the rights of migrants, among other key issues related to migration and human trafficking. Speaking during the training, the ROOTS Project Programme Manager, Halima Kasim, said the initiative seeks to reduce the impact of irregular migration, noting…
Nafisa Murtala The Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget MoPB, in collaboration with UNICEF Kano Field Office, has called for stronger collaboration and collective action to improve nutrition outcomes across the state. The call was made during a a two-day Q1 2026 Food and Nutrition review and coordination meeting organized by MoPB in collaboration with UNICEF. The acting Permanent Secretary of the ministry, who doubles as the chairman State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) Abdulmumin Ladan Ajumawa stressed the importance of strengthening policy implementation, transparency and accountability in nutrition programmes. FG Distributes Food, Nutritional Items to Vulnerable Groups…