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The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified its advocacy for the welfare and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State through strategic engagement with the Department of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities. As part of this effort, the Coordinator of V-PeSDI, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, accompanied by Mallam Salisu Yusuf, a member of the organisation’s Coordination Group, paid an advocacy visit to the Department on June 1, 2026. V-PeSDI, Partners Empower 100 PWDs, Vulnerable Women in Kano The meeting focused on reviewing the Department’s 2026 work plan…

The Pen that Teaches, the Mind that Illuminates, and the Legacy that Endures There are men who merely pass through time, and there are men who leave footprints upon the sands of history. Ibraheem Ladi Amosa Abubakr Al Mu’allim, widely known as Albani belongs to the latter category—a rare intellectual craftsman, an educational reformer, a prolific author, and a visionary whose works continue to illuminate minds across continents. A son of Ilorin, Nigeria, he emerged not merely as a teacher but as a bridge between tradition and modernity, dedicating his life to making Islamic knowledge, Arabic language, and contemporary education…

Mohammed Babagana Abubakar State Coordinator, The Unifier Project, Kano State June 2, 2026 In the theater of modern statecraft, the supreme duty of a nation’s leader is the preservation of sovereignty, the protection of citizens, and the unwavering defense of constitutional order. For a complex, multi ethnic federation like Nigeria, this responsibility depends entirely on institutional consistency and the rule of law. Governance cannot be driven by personal sentiment, localized familiarity, or individual proximity to security challenges. Rather, it must be anchored in established legal frameworks that apply equally to all citizens and groups, regardless of geography or political considerations.…

Onyedikachi Chinatu “The only thing I disagree with is naming IPOB terrorist; they are not terrorists.” “I stay in Onitsha, and I can tell you that they are people I pass them on the road every day.” No doubt emotions has eroded the minds of some Nigerians making them vulnerable to politicians who feeds on these emotions but more importantly is that our reasoning should not let this be, it is for this purpose that I have tried in providing evidences to these issues and as Peter Obi himself will always chant “go and verify” I have tried to make…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, has emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and effective emergency response during the 3rd Public Health Week organized by the National Association of Public Health Students (NAPHS) at Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State. The lecture, delivered as part of activities marking the annual event, focused on disaster preparedness, risk awareness, early warning systems, and coordinated emergency response mechanisms aimed at minimizing the impact of disasters and public health emergencies on communities. NEMA, ICRC Partner to Improve Mass Casualty Response in Nigeria Participants were taken through key aspects of disaster management, including…

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has formally received the hosting rights for the 2026 Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold in Maiduguri in December 2026. The hosting rights were presented to the governor on Tuesday by the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, during a dinner organized by the Borno State Government in honour of the visiting NSE leadership. The conference, tagged “Maiduguri 2026” and themed “Engineering Innovations for Enhanced Security and Sustainable National Development,” is expected to attract approximately 10,000 delegates,…

1st June, 2026 The IPOB Question That Will Not Go Away: Why Peter Obi’s Unretracted Defence of a Proscribed Terrorist Organisation Remains His Most Dangerous Liability in the 2027 Northern Campaign In Nigerian politics, the most dangerous statements a presidential candidate can make are not the ones that generate immediate controversy, attract swift condemnation, and are quickly walked back through press releases and media appearances. Those statements are managed, contextualised, and eventually absorbed into the permanent background noise of the political cycle. The most dangerous statements are the ones that are never retracted, never formally revisited, and never replaced by…

The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, has concluded a two-day official visit to Nigeria, marking the formal inauguration of the organization’s Nigeria Office—the first and only WIPO office in Sub-Saharan Africa. The landmark development is expected to deepen collaboration between WIPO and the Federal Government of Nigeria in advancing innovation, intellectual property (IP) protection, and economic development. During the visit, Mr. Tang held engagements with government officials, including representatives of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, entrepreneurs, students, and key stakeholders in the intellectual property ecosystem. Discussions centered on the evolving IP…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be aiming for victory when they face Poland’s White-Reds in an international friendly match on Wednesday, according to Head Coach Eric Chelle. Speaking after welcoming defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s camp at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel on Tuesday, Chelle expressed confidence in his squad and emphasized his determination to instill a winning mentality in the national team. Super Eagles Defeat Iran 2–1 in Friendly, Continue Build-Up with Jordan Clash “Now, we have a team and we are preparing to go out there and win. Winning is the mentality that we are trying to…

Munir Ibrahim Publisher Politically, words matter. The statements made by public figures, particularly those seeking the highest office in the land, often outlive the political moment in which they were made. Years after Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, one statement attributed to Peter Obi continues to generate debate and raise important questions about national security, political responsibility and leadership. In October 2022, Peter Obi was widely reported as saying that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were “not terrorists,” adding that he lived among them and encountered them regularly in Onitsha. According to reports, Obi argued that many of…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to implement the Pathway for AI-Enabled Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PATH4AI POCUS) Project, an innovative initiative aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kano State. The partnership was formalized following engagements between KSCHMA and the project team led by the Principal Investigator, Professor Ehigha Enabudoso of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The PATH4AI POCUS Project seeks to strengthen the early detection of high-risk pregnancies through the deployment of Artificial Intelligence-enabled ultrasound technology at primary healthcare facilities. The initiative…

There is panic in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government of Osun State as suspected bandits dropped a letter to one of the public schools. The fear started in Ikirun and later extended to Obaagun, Iree, Eripa, Otan Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro Local Government and Ila-Orangun in Ila Local Government. Student s were seen on the road, running in fear. Community Second Grammar School, Obaagun, NUD in Iree, Kidvarc in Iree, Baptist Day School, Iree, Eripa, Otan-Ayegbaju and Ila-Orangun. The news later filtered to Osogbo as some private schools started calling parents to come and pick their children. The Sun

The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has commenced a series of weekly interventions, community sensitization campaigns, and media engagements to mark the 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day and promote menstrual health awareness across Kano State. The organisation said the initiative is designed to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene management, address misconceptions and stigma surrounding menstruation, and advocate improved access to menstrual health information and services, particularly for adolescent girls and young women. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, YOSPIS noted that menstrual health remains a critical public health and…

The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on what is commonly referred to as a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision does not exist in the Public Service Rules. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, and addressed to top government officials, including ministers, permanent secretaries, service chiefs, heads of agencies and other senior public sector administrators. In the circular titled “Correct Interpretation of Public Service Rule 120243 on Pre-Retirement Activities,” which was…

The Nigeria Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Aliyu Muhammed, in connection with alleged computer-related fraud, identity theft, obtaining by false pretence, and money laundering. The arrest followed a petition filed by an academic staff member of a university in Akwa Ibom State, whose identity was withheld. According to the petition, the complainant came across advertisements for household items on a Facebook “declutter” page operating under the name “SHOPHOUSEHOLDITEMS” in March 2026. After initial contact, the transaction was moved to WhatsApp, where the victim was allegedly persuaded to make multiple payments totaling…

The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, on Monday, June 1, 2026, led a delegation of principal officers and management staff on a courtesy visit to Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and academic partnership. The delegation was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Prof. Ajith Kumar V.V., alongside members of the university’s management team. In his welcome address, Prof. Kumar expressed appreciation for the visit, noting that such engagements reinforce collaboration among higher institutions. He also provided an overview of Skyline University Nigeria, highlighting its…

The Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has announced that the return airlift of pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will commence on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Board disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that preparations have been concluded to ensure the safe, orderly, and timely transportation of pilgrims back to Nigeria. According to the statement, the commencement of the return flights marks the beginning of a coordinated operation designed to facilitate the smooth movement of all Niger State pilgrims from the Holy Land. The Board urged…

The Kano State Government has approved the merger of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change into a single ministry as part of ongoing efforts to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen policy coordination, and optimize resource utilization. The approval was granted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and conveyed through a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, dated June 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, the merged entity will be known as the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change. According to the circular, the decision is aimed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests. He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the Navy’s 70th Anniversary. President Tinubu also commissioned three Nigerian Naval vessels: NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila, and NNS Gurara. As reviewing officer at the event, President Tinubu praised the Navy’s achievements in combating piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, maritime smuggling, and other transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday presented its fifth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, over the alleged fraudulent award of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project contract valued at $6 billion. Agunloye is being prosecuted before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, on an amended seven-count charge bordering on official corruption and the alleged unlawful award of the Mambilla Power Project contract to Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited. The fifth prosecution witness, Iliya John Iyakwari, an Assistant Director of Legal at the Federal…