Stakeholders, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth advocates have called for greater awareness, early intervention, and community support to address the growing challenge of mental health disorders, particularly among young women and adolescents. The appeal was made at The Femme Cycle, a mental health awareness and empowerment programme convened by 21-year-old youth advocate Aisha Dahiru-Sulaiman. The initiative was designed to educate participants on mental health, legal rights, digital content creation, and economic empowerment, while promoting greater awareness of the challenges facing young people, particularly women. Speaking at the event, Aisha said the initiative was inspired by her personal experience with mental…
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The Kano State Government has commenced the construction of a massive irrigation dam at Dantsoshiya Forest as part of efforts to enhance food security, expand irrigation farming, and improve water availability across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Yakubu Danjuma, disclosed this while speaking with journalists, describing the project as one of the most ambitious agricultural infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. According to the commissioner, the dam stretches about two kilometres in length and is designed to store up to three billion cubic litres of water. The facility is expected to irrigate approximately…
The Kano State Ministry of Health has engaged the Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) and other key procurement stakeholders in a strategic dialogue aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery within the state’s healthcare sector. The meeting brought together major actors involved in public procurement processes to strengthen collaboration, ensure compliance with due process requirements, and promote value for money in the utilization of public resources allocated to healthcare services. Speaking during the engagement, the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji, stressed the importance of effective procurement systems in achieving…
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, has pledged to facilitate permanent and pensionable appointments for casual staff assisting students with special needs in schools across the state. The Commissioner made the commitment while receiving outstanding students from the Special Education Centre (SEC), Yelwa, who paid him a courtesy visit to express appreciation for the ministry’s support following their victory at the national Girls in ICT Competition. Speaking during the reception, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim described the students’ achievement as a remarkable milestone and a source of pride for Bauchi State. He noted that their success reflects the positive…
The Zannan Kano and District Head of Jogana, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that every child within his domain receives life-saving vaccines, as part of efforts to improve child health and boost immunization coverage across Kano State. The pledge was made during an advocacy visit by the Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunization, Budget Tracking, Advocacy and Accountability, in collaboration with the BOOST Project implemented by SCI with funding support from GSK. BOOST, Kano CoP Review Advocacy Strategies to Tackle Zero-Dose The meeting took place at the District Head’s palace in Jogana, Gezawa Local Government…
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has assured shortlisted candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) phase of the process will be conducted as planned. Chairman of the Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, gave the assurance while reacting to reports circulating online claiming that the CBT had been cancelled. 582 Sit for CBT as FMC Abuja Pushes Merit-Based Selection In a statement issued over the weekend, the Commission described the reports as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary anxiety among applicants. Professor Olaopa clarified that preparations for the CBT are ongoing and that the Commission remains…
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba–Keffi Road, reaffirming the Federal Government’s determination to deliver durable infrastructure projects across the country. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing Federal Government road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State. The reconstruction of the Mararaba–Keffi Road on the Keffi-bound carriageway is being executed by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited. FG Commences Critical Flood Control Road Works in Kebbi While assessing progress on projects along the corridor,…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities across the country. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State , General Musa described education as one of the most effective tools for countering radicalisation and insecurity. Against All Odds: How Second Chance Education is Transforming the Lives of Married Girls in Northern Nigeria The school, constructed by the Department of State Services (DSS), was…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved the settlement of outstanding payments to more than 1,240 contractors engaged by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in a move aimed at addressing longstanding financial obligations and supporting business operations across the country. The approval follows a comprehensive verification and reconciliation exercise conducted by the ministry to validate pending claims and ensure the authenticity of outstanding debts owed to contractors. Foreign Missions Must Strictly Follow Nigeria’s Procurement Law- BPP This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press Secretary to the Minister of…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected terrorists during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and surrounding border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. The arrests were made on June 5, 2026, as security operatives intensified efforts to disrupt the activities, movement and supply chains of criminal elements linked to terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the area. 345 Arrested, 270 Weapons Recovered as Kano Police Intensify Fight Against Crime According to the Command, operatives of the Mobile Police Force, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted three suspects along the…
A delegation of about 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers from Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development initiative has praised the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory, describing it as a major milestone in the fight against malaria and other infectious diseases across Nigeria and Africa. The international team made the commendation during a guided tour of the state-of-the-art biotechnology facility in Abuja. Benin Launches Landmark Report to Mark World Malaria Day The visitors expressed admiration for the factory’s capacity to manufacture Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) kits and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), describing it as a significant…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspects and recovered 270 dangerous weapons during a three-day coordinated security operation conducted across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas. Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the operation, which was carried out between June 5 and June 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety across Kano State. State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion -FG According to the Commissioner, the operation was launched following credible intelligence reports and complaints from members of the public regarding criminal…
Renowned as one of Nigeria’s largest commercial centres, Kano has long been a hub of trade and entrepreneurship, attracting merchants, investors, and business owners from across the country and beyond. In recent years, the rise of online vending has transformed the state’s business landscape, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to market and sell products through social media platforms. From cosmetics and fashion items to household goods and electronics, many young people have embraced digital commerce as a means of generating income and expanding their customer base. KIRS Takes Tax Reform Awareness Campaign to Business Associations The growing popularity of online…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has concluded arrangements for the medical screening of no fewer than 3,000 prospective couples ahead of the state’s planned mass wedding programme. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Sheikh Mujahedeen Aminudeen, disclosed this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Kano, stating that the screening exercise would commence on Monday across 24 local government areas of the state. 2,000 Couples to Wed Under Kano Hisbah’s Mass Marriage Scheme According to him, the affected local government areas include Rogo, Wudil, Tudun Wada, Warawa, Kibiya, Dawakin Tofa, Garun Malam, Kura, Dambatta, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Rimin Gado,…
Sani Dutsinma Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been killed by suspected bandits along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The slain officers were identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona, and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir. State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion -FG Local sources told journalists that the officers were on official duty when they were ambushed by armed men suspected to be bandits operating in the area. According to a source, the FRSC personnel attempted to escape upon sighting the attackers, but the gunmen, who were…
Sani Dutsinma United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has donated 10,500 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Kebbi State Government to support the treatment of children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) across eleven Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention was officially rolled out in Birnin Kebbi, where UNICEF described the donation as a critical response to the growing challenge of child malnutrition in the state. Speaking at the event, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Sokoto, represented by the Nutrition Officer, Alhaji Isah Ibrahim, said the initiative was designed to save the lives of thousands of…
Ado Salisu Fresh concerns have emerged over the state of Kano Pillars Basketball Club, with reports indicating that about 70 percent of the team’s players have allegedly abandoned camp over unpaid allowances and poor welfare conditions. The development comes despite the club’s successful qualification for the next stage of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Investigations revealed that the team, which secured a place in the second phase of the league after a commendable performance in Jos, Plateau State, is currently facing a severe financial crisis ahead of the competition scheduled to begin in…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commissioned an ultra-modern abattoir and distributed hundreds of cows and rams to butchers and livestock traders at Kasuwan Amaru in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Abbas expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting him the opportunity to execute the project, describing it as a significant intervention aimed at improving the livestock and meat-processing sector in the area. FG Eyes Globally Competitive Livestock Sector The Speaker also acknowledged the support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President’s approval and assistance contributed…
The Kano State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of tree-felling activities within the premises of the state-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), following public outcry and growing concerns over the environmental impact of the exercise. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during an unscheduled inspection visit to the station on Saturday. PADAC Plants 1.5M Trees to Revive Climate Hit Communities in Jigawa The development comes days after online news platform The Historica Nigeria published a report alleging large-scale tree felling within the station’s premises and highlighting concerns raised by residents of…
Sani Dutsinma The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council, has congratulated the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of the Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, on the occasion of his 21st anniversary on the throne. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Bello Sarki Abubakar, and the Secretary, Comrade Ismail Adebayo, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. The Council described the Emir’s 21 years of leadership as a period characterized by wisdom, dedication, peacebuilding, and an unwavering commitment to the development of the Gwandu…