The Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPM&E) has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the AKY Blueprint Development Committee, outlining its achievements, ongoing priorities, unfinished agenda and proposed legacy projects for inclusion in the administration’s proposed 2027 Blueprint. The submission seeks to ensure that the Ministry’s statutory responsibilities, institutional reforms and strategic priorities are adequately captured in the blueprint for the second term of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. AKY 2027 Blueprint Committee Unveils 16 Strategic Pillars for Second-Term Agenda The memorandum is anchored on the Ministry’s mandate under the Kano State Public Procurement Law, 2021,…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, says the distribution of motorcycles to teachers in Zaria will improve their mobility, punctuality and attendance, particularly those serving in rural schools. He stated this during the distribution of motorcycles to 500 teachers of conventional schools at the Nuhu Babajo Stadium in Zaria. Dr Tajudeen said many teachers travel long distances to their schools and spend a significant portion of their income on transportation. Speaker Falgore Leads Retreat to Boost Legislative Performance He explained that the intervention would reduce their transportation costs and enable them to arrive at school earlier…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has highlighted the potential of agricultural research and innovation to improve farmers’ productivity, increase food production and strengthen food security in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Adamu Ahmed, stated this at a field day showcase organised by the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), ABU Zaria, to demonstrate the performance and potential of TELA maize to farmers and other stakeholders. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Advancement, Research and Innovation, Professor Aliyu Rafin Dadi Sunusi, the Vice-Chancellor said ABU researchers were working closely with farmers to promote agricultural technologies capable of addressing challenges…
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated three solar-powered borehole projects in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State to improve access to potable water and promote community development. The projects, located at Gaya UMC, Kofar Gabari and Alawa communities, were executed under the Chief of Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects Scheme in honour of retired Rear Admiral Aliyu Ahmad-Gaya. CAPPA Opposes Lagos Water Concession, Warns Against Privatisation Inaugurating the projects in Gaya on Saturday, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, said the intervention reflected the Navy’s commitment to initiatives that have a direct and positive impact…
Khadijah Aliyu For years, diphtheria has refused to disappear from Kano State. While the disease has declined significantly from the devastating levels recorded at the height of the outbreak, health authorities say thousands of suspected cases have been investigated since 2022, with thousands of confirmed cases and more than 1,800 deaths recorded. Behind the statistics are children who arrived at health facilities too late, families who did not recognise the seriousness of the disease, and communities where routine vaccination remains dangerously low. Zamfara Boosts Diphtheria Surveillance, Contact Tracing There are also stories of traditional interventions, misinformation and rumours that sometimes…
Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook has been revised from stable to positive by Moody’s Ratings, which also affirmed the country’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings at B3. The Federal Ministry of Finance, in a statement explained that, the development reflected the impact of the Federal Government’s macroeconomic and fiscal reforms implemented over the past three years. Man Bags 12 Years in Prison for N64 Million Forex Scam Moody’s attributed the improved outlook to Nigeria’s stronger external position, citing sizeable current account surpluses, rising foreign exchange reserves, improved functioning of the foreign exchange market and more effective transmission of monetary…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over the appointment of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, as Director of Data Management in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. CITAD said the development raised questions about institutional neutrality, conflict of interest and the protection of citizens’ personal and biometric data ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, YZ Ya’u, the organisation described NIMC as a sensitive national institution responsible for establishing, owning, operating,…
Ado Salisu Players and officials of Kano Pillars Basketball Club are expected to depart Kano for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday ahead of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League Final 8 Championship. The competition is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 6, 2026, with the Kano side among the eight teams that qualified for the championship after impressive performances in the first and second phases of the league in Jos, Plateau State, and Minna, Niger State, respectively. Kano Pillars Seek FIBA Africa Qualification After Final Eight Berth The more than 20-member Kano Pillars contingent comprises players, coaches…
A Nigerian delegation comprising policymakers, academics, media professionals, chief executives and other stakeholders has examined Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery, national unity and digital governance strategies during a study visit to Kigali. The delegation, organised as part of an international training programme by Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), in collaboration with Prospects Development Services (PDS)-UK, spent the second day of the programme at the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI). Nigeria High Commission Commends WOFAN’s Women, Youth Empowerment as Kigali Training Opens The training, titled “Strategic Communication: Integrating Digital and AI-Driven Innovation for Sustainable Leadership and Peacebuilding,” is designed to expose participants to Rwanda’s…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has empowered 100 women and youths in Adamawa State with livestock starter assets and inputs as part of Federal Government efforts to promote inclusive participation, enterprise development and sustainable livelihoods in the livestock sector. The beneficiaries, comprising 50 females and 50 males, each received a heifer or young bull, alongside starter inputs including bags of concentrate feed, mineral salt lick and dewormers. Kebbi Police Arraign Four Suspects over Cattle Rustling Speaking at the empowerment programme in Adamawa State, the Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the initiative was designed to bring…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The summit is expected to focus on strategies for conflict resolution and promoting lasting peace and stability across the African continent. Vice President Shettima will join other African leaders and key stakeholders to deliberate on regional security challenges and strengthen continental mechanisms for conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding. AU Mourns Death of Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Nigeria is expected to contribute to discussions on strengthening…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Zone 5 Command, covering Kano and Jigawa States, has honoured the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Magaji, as an Ambassador of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). The recognition was conferred on Thursday, when the Zonal Commander of NDLEA Zone 5, ACGN Mohamed Ajiya, led members of the command’s management team on a courtesy visit to the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force. NDLEA Decorates 116 Newly Promoted Officers in Delta The honour recognises Magaji’s efforts in promoting inter-agency collaboration, public awareness, community mobilisation…
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports that 50 children have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area of the state. The claim, attributed to the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad, was described as unverified and misleading by the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas. Zamfara Boosts Diphtheria Surveillance, Contact Tracing In a statement, Professor Abbas acknowledged that diphtheria remains a concern in Rano and that the outbreak has resulted in fatalities, but said the reported figure of 50 deaths was not supported by the centre’s surveillance data.…
Adamu Yusuf Residents of Millennium City in Kaduna have appealed to the Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani to intervene in their dispute with Kaduna Electric over the proposed replacement of existing electricity meters and the recent plan ti disconnect the community. Kano Assembly Backs Electricity Reform, Paves Way for Independent Power The Chairman of the Ministerial Plot Housing Estate Residents Associations (MPHERA), Shafik Muazu Shira, made the appeal on behalf of residents of the affected estates during a press conference in Kaduna. He said the prolonged power outage could expose the community to security risks, particularly at night, warning…
The Federal Government has pledged stronger collaboration with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Jalingo while speaking at the celebration of Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the unveiling of the Taraba Regional Development Master Plan. Yobe BioRTC Can Attract Global Research Investment -NEC Idris, who conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s greetings to the government and people of Taraba, described the Master Plan as an important blueprint for sustainable development and commended Governor Agbu Kefas for adopting a…
FactCheckAfrica has participated in a multi-stakeholder consultation organised by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Abuja, as part of preparations for Nigeria’s next United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The consultation, held on August 20, 2026, brought together stakeholders to contribute to discussions that will help shape the framework guiding UN system support to Nigeria over the next five years. WOFAN, Delegates Explore Rwanda’s Unity, Governance Model Representing FactCheckAfrica at the consultation was the organisation’s Researcher and Fact-Checker, Mustapha Lawal, who participated in the breakout session focused on Information Disorder and Information Inclusion. The areas are closely linked to…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been inaugurated as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Badejo-Okusanya was sworn in at a ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, after taking the oath of office administered by her predecessor, Afam Osigwe, SAN. The event was attended by senior members of the Bar and Bench, among other dignitaries. FRSC, NBA Kano Forge Alliance to Promote Rule of Law In his farewell remarks, Osigwe formally handed over to Badejo-Okusanya, presenting her with a handover note. Addressing his successor, Osigwe said, “This is your handover note. A more comprehensive one will be given to…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Amb. Dr. Salamatu Garba, is set to participate as a distinguished speaker at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026, scheduled to take place from September 1 to 4 in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum, themed “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations. Growing Jobs. Building Resilience,” will bring together Heads of State, policymakers, development partners, investors, researchers, innovators, private sector leaders and farmers from across Africa to explore practical solutions for transforming the continent’s food systems. WOFAN, Delegates Explore Rwanda’s Unity, Governance Model Dr. Garba, a prominent…
Sani Dutsinma The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, has pledged to mobilise traditional rulers across the state to intensify the fight against diseases affecting children. The Emir made the commitment when he received members of the Rotary Health Communities Challenge (RHCC), who paid an advocacy visit to his palace in Kebbi State. Represented by the District Head of Bunza and Focal Person of the Traditional Council on health activities, Dr Aminu Haliru Bunza, the Emir assured the team of the traditional institution’s support for initiatives aimed at improving the health and…
Sani Dutsinma Police in Kebbi State have foiled an attempt by an angry mob to lynch two persons suspected of motorcycle theft and recovered seven motorcycles following a violent incident in Gesse Phase One, Birnin Kebbi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. NSCDC Arrests Suspected Vandals, Motorcycle Thieves in Kano According to the statement, the incident occurred on August 26, 2026, when the two suspects, Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, were attacked by a mob over allegations of motorcycle theft. The statement said police…