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The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) on Wednesday inaugurated the Sectoral Industry Advisory Board (SIAB) of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), appointing Chairperson of Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) International Group, Hajiya Dr Salamatu Garba, as Chair of the Board. Speaking at the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor said the calibre of professionals appointed would significantly enhance the Centre’s capacity to advance food security in Nigeria. He prayed for divine guidance for members as they assume what he described as a strategic and demanding responsibility. He also congratulated WOFAN, the CDA, and the University on the successful launch of the…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights journalist and investigative reporter Ahmed Isa Sakpe, who was recently arrested by the Niger State Police Command over alleged cyberbullying and related offences linked to his professional work. This was contained in a statement released Signed,by the Executive Director, CITAD, Y. Z. Ya’u made available to newsmrn in Kano. CITAD condemned the arrest as part of a troubling trend where cybercrime laws are reportedly used to intimidate journalists, activists, and citizens expressing dissenting views or carrying out investigative reporting. “Freedom of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment takes immediate effect. In a letter conveying the appointment, President Tinubu commended Governor Sani for his leadership and organisational skills, emphasizing that his role will involve close collaboration with the Director-General of the Renewed Hope initiative and the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly the party’s national chairman. Gov Idris Backs Renewed Hope , Promises Robust Collaboration in Kebbi Governor Sani’s responsibilities will include promoting harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination…

Sani Dutsinma The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has empowered thirty-one (31) farmers’ groups in Kebbi State with modern farming inputs to enhance food production and strengthen national food security. The initiative was unveiled during a farm input distribution event in Arugungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, represented by the Director of Cooperative Services, Dr Mohammed Bashir Abdulkadir, said the programme aligns with the ministry’s mandate to provide continuous support to farmers and promote year-round agricultural activities. Tagged “Inputs Distribution for All-Year-Round Farming”, the intervention targets smallholder farmers, who…

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a one-year strategic intervention to recruit Technical Facilitators for Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reinforcing ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The initiative, aligned with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to bridge Nigeria’s critical skills gap by engaging qualified, industry-oriented professionals to deliver modern, competency-based training. According to the Ministry, the recruitment drive targets experienced technical experts with strong pedagogical capacity to enhance both practical and theoretical instruction in Federal Technical Colleges. This intervention is part of broader reforms to ensure technical education is responsive…

Veteran Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan has been hospitalised at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after reportedly suffering a minor brain haemorrhage, raising concern among fans and members of the film industry. Salim Khan, 90, father of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was admitted to the hospital on February 17, 2026, and is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). According to doctors, his condition is stable and he remains under close medical observation. Senior pulmonologist Dr Jalil D. Parkar, who is part of the medical team attending to him, clarified that the veteran writer did not undergo any major…

A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a woman, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, to five years imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N22.35 million through a fake investment scheme. The conviction was secured by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice S. M. Shuaibu. Danjuma was arraigned on Monday, February 16, 2026, on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. According to the charge, the defendant, a staff member of Taj Bank Limited, Nai’bawa Branch, Kano, fraudulently obtained the sum of N22,350,000 from one Wade Bamaiyi in October 2024 under…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has coordinated an emergency response to a fire incident at a restaurant located near the Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NEMA said the incident occurred on February 17, 2026, and was reported to its Abuja Operations Office at about 2:36 p.m. EFCC Ta Nemi A Ci Gaba da Shari’ar Tsohon Gwamna Sule Lamido The agency said it immediately activated emergency response stakeholders, including the Federal Fire Service and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, and deployed its search-and-rescue and response teams to the scene.…

A traditional ruler from the South-East on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to free the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, or return him to Kenya, where he was allegedly arrested. He warned that the continued detention of the separatist leader was fuelling agitation among youths in the region. S/East Economic Activities Shut Down as IPOB Protests Onitsha Market Closure The Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom, Dr Lawrence Agubuzu, made the appeal directly to the President during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.…

Lamara Garba From the moment Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima touched down at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, the ancient city shifted into a different rhythm. The roads from the airport were not just filled; they were alive. Traders, Market women, civil servants and artisans all abandoned their stalls and places of livelihood for a glimpse. Young men climbed rooftops and signposts. Elderly men in flowing babbar riga stood shoulder to shoulder with restless students waving party flags. The chants rolled like thunder across the airport Road, Fagge quarters, Murtala Mohammed Way and curved through the arteries leading to…

Sen. Titus Zam, Chairman, Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has said that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) is not a member of the committee, contrary to her claims. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the upper chamber, gave the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims of her being a member of the committee. Amid Personal Life Spotlight, 2Baba Dedicates Son with Natasha in Church The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan had, on Monday, alleged that her name was omitted from the attendance register of the committee. NAN also…

Ado Salisu For nearly four decades, Nigeria’s return to the top tier of global tennis seemed out of reach. Today, that long-awaited breakthrough has become reality, as Nigeria has reclaimed its place in the prestigious Davis Cup World Group I under the leadership of Engineer Victor Ochei, President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation. This historic achievement marks Nigeria’s first appearance at this elite level since the late 1980s, signaling a major revival of the country’s tennis fortunes. Nigeria’s Golden Tennis Legacy Nigeria first entered the Davis Cup in 1974, quickly establishing itself as a competitive force. The country’s golden era…

Ado Salisu The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Dankombo Morris, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to recognizing and rewarding officers who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and excellence in service. CP Morris made the remark over the weekend in Yola while presenting a merit award to Chief Superintendent of Police, Ahmed Rasheed. The Commissioner described the award as well-deserved, commending CSP Rasheed for his exceptional professionalism and dedication in his role as Commander of CTU 14 Base in Adamawa State. He noted that CSP Rasheed’s recognition as “Commander of the Year” reflects his hard work, discipline,…

Ado Salisu Born on May 11, 1981, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Olumide Oyedeji rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s most respected basketball figures—both on and off the court. His journey reflects determination, resilience, and a lasting commitment to sports development. Oyedeji began his basketball journey at Loyola College in Ibadan, where his talent quickly became evident. His early promise earned him opportunities to play professionally in Europe, particularly in Russia and Germany, where his performances attracted international attention. His major breakthrough came in the 2000 NBA Draft, when the Seattle SuperSonics selected him 42nd overall, making him one…

Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu Kungiyar Sufaye ta Kasa reshen mata a Jihar Kano ta gudanar da taron Mauludin tunawa da manyan malaman addinin Musulunci da suka bayar da gagarumar gudummawa wajen yada ilimi da kyawawan dabi’u. Daga cikin malaman da aka tunawa da su akwai Shehu Abdulqadir Jilani, Sheikh Gausullah da kuma Shehu Rasmah, wadanda aka bayyana a matsayin abin koyi ga al’umma, musamman wajen tarbiyya da koyar da addini. Shugabar Kungiyar Sufaye Mata kuma mai rike da mukamin Naqibatul Kadiriyya, Malama Baraka Adamu Danfanta, ta ce kungiyar na shirya wannan mauludi duk shekara, kuma wannan shi ne karo na goma…

Sani Dutsinma A tragic canoe accident has claimed at least 14 lives after a vessel carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in the Yauri River in Kebbi State. The Chairman of Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shuaibu, confirmed the incident to journalists, describing it as unfortunate and devastating. Provision Of Boats Pivotal In Reducing Accidents-Diggol According to him, the accident occurred in Gumbi village in Yauri Local Government Area while the passengers were returning from Gwarzo village in Ngaski, where they had accompanied a bride to her matrimonial home. Shuaibu said 14 deaths have so far been confirmed, and the…

Gwamnatin Tarayya ta ba wa ‘yan kasuwar da gobarar da ta auka kwanan nan a Kasuwar Singer a Jihar Kano ta lalata sassa na kasuwar, jimillar Naira biliyan 5, don tallafawa wadanda abin ya shafa. Mataimakin Shugaban Kasa, Kashim Shettima,ne ya sabar da hakan yayin ziyarar jaje da ya kai kasuwar a madadin Gwamnatin Tarayya. Ziyarar ta biyo bayan gobarar da ta faru makon da ya gabata, wadda ta lalata kayayyaki da kadarori masu darajar miliyoyin nairori. Shettima ya bayyana gobarar a matsayin babban masifa ta ƙasa, inda ya ce ba kawai asara ce ga Jihar Kano ba, har ma…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, paid a condolence visit on Sunday to the Singer Market in Fagge LGA, Kano State, where a devastating fire recently destroyed goods and properties valued at over N5 billion. Senator Barau, who was warmly received by the Market Chairman, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, and thousands of affected traders, donated N100 million to support victims and help cushion the effects of the inferno. Another Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Kano’s Singa Market Addressing the traders, the Deputy Senate President expressed profound sympathy, noting that the tragedy affects not only the traders…

The Jigawa State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (JSPHCDA), SWAp Coordination Office, and development partners, has held a comprehensive review of maternal and newborn health services under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Taskforce Committee. The meeting, which brought together high-ranking government officials and development partners, was chaired by Dr. Atiku Hafiz Ringim, SWAp Coordinator and Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor. Hajiya Maryam Abu, the state MAMII Focal Person, outlined the committee’s objectives and highlighted key areas for improving maternal and newborn health outcomes…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi. In a statement personally issued via his X handle, Tinubu described the agreement as a significant milestone in Nigeria–United Arab Emirates economic relations. “I commend the signing of the strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi today,” the President wrote. Tinubu recalled that only last month, upon the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President…