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…
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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…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The Director-General of the World Health Organization WHO , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), citing the urgent need for coordinated global action. Speaking during a media briefing, Tedros said the declaration was made under Article 12 of the International Health Regulations after consultations with health authorities in both countries. Nigeria Boosts Ebola Preparedness as Tinubu Unveils N10bn Emergency Package He noted that although the outbreak constitutes a major international health concern, it has not been classified as…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the by-election into the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano following the death of the lawmaker. Addressing journalists in Kano, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Zango Abdu, said the election became necessary after the Speaker of the House of Representatives declared the seat vacant in line with constitutional provisions. According to him, the constituency comprises two local government areas Dawakin Kudu/Warawa. He explained that,Dawakin Kudu has 15 registration areas, 303 polling units, and 162,445 registered voters, while Warawa also has 15 registration areas, 143 polling…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has promoted its 44 Local Government Commanders across the state during a ceremony held at the Board’s headquarters in Kano. Speaking during the promotion exercise, the Commander General of the Board, Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said the promotion was based on the officers’ dedication, commitment, and hard work in carrying out their responsibilities. Kano Hisbah Cracks Down on Alleged Prostitution Hub in Bandirawo Housing Estate Daurawa urged the commanders to intensify their efforts and further improve their performance as a way of justifying the confidence reposed in them through the promotion. The officers, who were previously…
Nigeria’s athletics community has recorded another major continental breakthrough following the election of Tonobok Okowa as Senior Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics. The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) emerged victorious during the Executive Council election after defeating two other candidates in a keenly contested vote. Results from the ballot showed that Okowa secured six votes to finish ahead of South Africa’s Dlamini Dakhele, who polled four votes, while Bruno Konga managed one vote from the 11 votes cast. Sports Remain Powerful Tool for National Unity-Principal GGC Dala The victory further strengthens Nigeria’s growing influence…
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for Eid al-Adha, popularly known as Eid-ul-Kabir, livestock markets in Kano are witnessing an unusual trend large supplies of animals but fewer buyers. For many Muslim families, purchasing a ram for sacrifice remains a significant religious obligation and cultural tradition. However, this year’s celebration is coming amid harsh economic realities, rising inflation, and increasing livestock prices that have placed many households under financial pressure. A visit to major livestock markets across Kano, including the bustling Gandun Albasa Animal Market, revealed that despite the large number of rams, goats, sheep, cows, and camels brought in from…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has registered 755 youth groups across the state in the last three years as part of efforts to promote self-reliance and reduce unemployment among young people. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Nuradden Bala Fingilla, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing held at the new State Secretariat Complex in Birnin Kebbi. FG Boosts Power Supply in BUK with 1MW Solar Energy, 200 Streetlights He said the state government remains committed to empowering youths through structured training programmes, skills acquisition initiatives, and awareness campaigns aimed at addressing social challenges…
Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai ta Jihar Kano ta shirya wani taro na musamman da ya zama sanadin sauyin rayuwa ga wasu matasa uku da suka fito daga bangaren nishaɗi, inda suka karɓi addinin Musulunci bayan bayyana ra’ayinsu na rungumar addinin da kansu. Taron, wanda aka gudanar a harabar dakin taro na Hukumar, ya gudana cikin yanayi na natsuwa da farin ciki, inda Shugaban Hukumar, Abba El-Mustapha, ya jagoranci karɓar Musuluncin matasan a hukumance. Hukumar Tace Fina-finai ta Kano ta Dakatar da Muhawarar Mawaka A yayin jawabinsa, Abba El-Mustapha ya bayyana wannan rana a matsayin ɗaya daga cikin ranaku mafi muhimmanci da…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has officially endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The endorsement was contained in a press statement personally signed by the governor and made available to journalists in Ilorin, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor AbdulRazaq said the decision followed extensive consultations with party stakeholders and structures within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor described Yahaya Seriki as a young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded politician with strong grassroots support and significant investments in the development of the people of Kwara State. He further…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has endorsed the nationwide expansion of climate advocacy initiatives within the Service, calling for the replication of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Green Border Initiative across commands and communities in Nigeria. The Customs boss made the call through the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Timi Bomodi, during the “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” campaign held in Abuja. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting He described the initiative as a timely intervention that aligns with ongoing national and global efforts aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, ecological preservation, and public…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has commenced a three-day training programme for 132 Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WESH) personnel drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The training, which focuses on borehole maintenance, is aimed at improving access to safe drinking water across communities and reducing the frequent breakdown of rural water facilities. UNICEF-RRM Targets Critical Water, Nutrition Needs in Borno The initiative forms part of the Kano State Government’s efforts to strengthen grassroots capacity for effective water infrastructure management and ensure sustainable access to clean water in both urban and…