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The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said-Ahmed, has outlined wide-ranging reforms being implemented across Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The reforms cover curriculum renewal, teacher development, tertiary education, student financing, skills acquisition, innovation and interventions aimed at addressing the challenge of out-of-school children. Said-Ahmed said the Federal Ministry of Education, under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was working to expand access, improve quality and strengthen human capital development across the education value chain. At the basic education level, she said the Ministry was reviewing the national curriculum…

Search and rescue efforts are continuing in Benue State for about 20 people reported missing after a boat capsized at the Buruku crossing point of River Katsina-Ala. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the boat was reportedly transporting passengers returning from a burial ceremony. According to reports, the boat’s engine developed a fault midway across the river, while a strong water current caused the vessel to lose balance, swerve and eventually capsize. The boat was said to have been carrying more than 30 motorcycles, some of which are also yet to be recovered. The Benue State Commissioner…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union (AU) and other regional blocs to strengthen coordination in the preparation and deployment of the African Standby Force. The agreement was signed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, during the Fifth Policy Session of the Inter-Regional Knowledge Exchange on Early Warning and Conflict Prevention (I-RECKE) in El Alamein, Egypt. The session was held on the margins of the eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, which brought together representatives of African regional and continental institutions to discuss peace and…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has condemned the killing of 15 farmers by suspected terrorists in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Kyari described the incident as tragic, noting that the victims were killed while working to provide for their families and contribute to the nation’s food production. In a statement, the Minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims, Governor Babagana Zulum, and the government and people of Borno State over the loss. He prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed and urged the authorities to provide necessary support…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 4.80 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and railings of travel bags belonging to a 38-year-old businessman travelling to Milan, Italy. The suspect, identified as Philip Tunde, was arrested at the joint screening point of Terminal 2, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, while preparing to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Milan. The anti-narcotics agency also intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, during a joint examination of a watch-listed container at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The container,…

Twin sisters, a medical doctor, Dr Hadiya Usman, and a pharmacist, Dr Aidah Usman, have died days apart after battling sickle cell disease in Yobe State. Hadiya was undergoing her internship at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, in Nguru Local Government Area of the state, while her twin sister, Aidah, was working as a pharmacist at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital before their deaths. The sisters were daughters of the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Prof Hadiza Abdullahi Usman. A family member of the deceased, Ibrahim Auwal, confirmed the deaths to PUNCH Online on Monday, saying…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed ownership of the aircraft which crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state. Ehimen Ejodame, NAF director of public relations and information, said the aircraft was on a “routine mission” when it crashed in the early hours of Monday. In a statement made available to TheCable, the air force spokesperson said a rescue operation is underway. “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on 5 October 2026,” the statement reads. “The aircraft was on a…

Three years into his tenure in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has placed his political future in the hands of the people he represents, challenging constituents of Kano South Senatorial District to judge him by what he has delivered rather than by political rhetoric. For the senator, the verdict is simple: if his record of legislation, projects and interventions meets the expectations of the people, they should support him for another term. If it does not, he says, they are free to choose someone they consider better. It was this message that dominated a public accountability session…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has commended the empowerment programme initiated by the member representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari. Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the launch of the programme at the Senator Barau Jibrin Stadium in Dambatta, described the intervention as a significant contribution to improving the socio-economic wellbeing of constituents. The empowerment programme included the distribution of 30 cars, 50 tricycles, 120 motorcycles, 200 irrigation machines, 200 sewing machines and N70 million in cash to beneficiaries. The deputy governor said the programme was reportedly the seventh empowerment initiative organised…

Sani Haruna The Accord Party governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abdullahi-Bunza, has promised to pay civil servants in the state a minimum wage of N500,000 if elected governor. Abdullahi-Bunza made the promise while addressing journalists at the Candidates Engagement Forum organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council, in Birnin Kebbi. He said the current take-home pay of Nigerian workers was inadequate in view of prevailing economic realities, lamenting the hardship being experienced by civil servants as a result of what he described as unpopular government policies. The candidate said…

Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano ta aika wa mawaki Tijjani Gandu da takardar gayyata kan zargin karya dokokin Hukumar yayin sakin wata sabuwar waka. A wata sanarwa da Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman ya fitar a madadin Shugaban Hukumar, Alhaji Abba El-Mustapha, Hukumar ta ce wajibi ne ga mawaka da marubuta su gabatar da wakokinsu ko rubuce-rubucensu kafin sakin su ga jama’a domin tantance su. Ta ce hakan na da nufin tabbatar da cewa babu kalmomi ko abubuwan da ka iya haddasa tashin hankali ko kawo barazana ga zaman lafiya a cikin al’umma. Sanarwar ta bayyana cewa dokar da…

Sani Haruna The Katsina Emirate has approved the conferment of the prestigious traditional title of Garkuwan Katsina Babba, meaning Grand Defender of Katsina, on Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. The honour is in recognition of Governor Idris’ contributions to national development, leadership initiatives and support for programmes with broader impact across the country. The approval was formally conveyed to the Governor by a delegation representing the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. The delegation comprised the Emir’s Secretary, Alhaji Isa Ali Alikankiya, and Prince Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. Presenting the official letter conveying the approval, Alikankiya said the Emir had…

Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks on Kaoje and neighbouring communities in Bagudo Local Government Area, which claimed several lives, destroyed property and displaced residents. The Governor, who condoled with the affected communities, described the loss of innocent lives as painful and assured residents that the state government would take further measures to strengthen security in the affected areas and prevent future attacks. Governor Idris said the killing of innocent citizens would not be tolerated by either the state or federal government, urging residents to remain calm, law-abiding and supportive of…

The Kano State Government has pledged to partner with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to strengthen professionalism and ethical practice among public relations practitioners in the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the commitment when members of the NIPR Kano State Chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Government House as part of activities to sensitise the public ahead of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026. The governor, represented by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the government was willing to invest in the training and retraining of NIPR members to ensure adherence…

The Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has trained 50 female informal cross-border traders in Kano State on safe migration practices and business management. The training was organised under the ROOTS Project, implemented by AHIP in partnership with IOM, to equip women traders with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct their businesses safely and sustainably. Speaking to journalists, one of the participants Mariya Sani Abubakar,described the training as timely, saying it had equipped her with essential information on how to avoid irregular migration and comply with cross-border trade regulations. She…

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO), Dr Binyerem C. Ukaire, has urged the Ministry and its agencies to strengthen accountability, take ownership of their responsibilities and focus on delivering measurable results. Ukaire made the call in Abuja at the 2026 Third Quarter Delivery Task Team (DTT) Performance Review Meeting for the Ministry and its agencies, held at Music Studio 5 of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Radio House. She described the quarterly performance review as an important mechanism for strengthening accountability, tracking progress and driving results across the Ministry and its agencies. According…

The Kano State Government is set to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery and emergency medical response with the deployment of 484 fully equipped rural ambulances across the state. The initiative, being implemented under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is designed to improve access to emergency healthcare services, particularly for residents of rural and underserved communities. As part of preparations for the official launch of the programme, members of the Gida Gida Rural Ambulance Committee on October 2, 2026, inspected the ambulance assembly site. Under the initiative, each of the 484 wards in Kano State will receive one fully equipped…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Government of Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for providing free urological surgeries to 52 patients in the state. The surgeries were performed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) during a six-day medical outreach conducted by a team of specialist doctors from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the exercise on Friday, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Saudi Government and the medical team for supporting vulnerable residents who could not afford specialised surgical treatment. The Governor said the intervention marked the fourth…

Ado Salisu The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) is set to hold its Council Meeting at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, from October 21 to 22, 2026. The meeting will bring together chairmen and directors of sports from member institutions across the country to deliberate on issues concerning the administration and development of university sports in Nigeria. Discussions will focus on the association’s activities, upcoming competitions, accreditation processes, championship organisation and strategies for strengthening sports administration in Nigerian universities. Participants are expected to arrive on October 20, while their departure is scheduled for October 23, 2026. The…

Shugaban Hukumar Ilimin Bai Ɗaya ta Jihar Kano (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, ya sake jaddada kudirin Hukumar na ci gaba da inganta harkokin koyo da koyarwa a faɗin jihar, ta hanyar managartan shirye-shiryen da ke ƙarfafa ɗalibai su riƙa zuwa makaranta da wuri kuma akai-akai. Shugaban Hukumar ya bayyana haka ne a yayin ziyarar da ya kai Makarantar Sabilu Sa’adah Islamiyya da GGJSS Sabo Garba Community School, waɗanda dukkansu suke Unguwar Dorayi da ke ƙarƙashin Gwale LGEA a Jihar Kano, inda aka ba ɗaliban da suka zo makaranta da wuri kyaututtuka domin yaba musu bisa jajircewarsu wajen zuwa makaranta akan…