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The Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, says it has commenced investigation into the reported death of more than fifty children in Kano Local Government Area following suspected cases of diphtheria. The Director-General of KNCDC stated this during a briefing at the centre’s headquarters in Kano, following concerns raised by the Kano State House of Assembly over the reported deaths. He said the centre had officially recorded thirty-two diphtheria cases in Kano Local Government Area this year, with twenty-five of the cases reported in August, six in July and one in May. According to him, seven of the thirty-two…

The completion of the 9-kilometre road project linking Nasaru to Galala Dam in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State has been described as a major boost to irrigation farming and agricultural activities in the area. The Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Haruna Dan-Yahaya, stated this when he led traditional rulers and officials of the Water Users Association on a thank-you visit to the headquarters of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) in Kano. The delegation was received by the Managing Director of the Authority, Rabi’u Suleman Bichi. Represented by the District Head of Nasaru, Alhaji Mas’ud At-Tahir, the Emir…

For decades, viewing centres have remained a major part of Nigeria’s football culture, providing low-cost and communal spaces where fans gather to watch local and international sporting events. Popularly known as “Gidan Kallo” in Kano, these centres have evolved beyond places for watching football. They serve as informal meeting points where friends, families and supporters of different football clubs come together to share the excitement, tension and emotions that accompany major matches. During major tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League, Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup, viewing centres often attract large crowds, transforming ordinary neighbourhood spaces into…

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) of the Nigerian Law School says it has withdrawn the prize for the best graduating student in professional ethics from the recipient following the circulation of an “inappropriate” photograph online. Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said the council took the decision after considering the circumstances surrounding the award. In a statement dated Wednesday, August 19, Osho said that the attire worn by the recipient in the photograph was considered inconsistent with professional standards and decorum. “The council considered the circumstances surrounding the award of the prize for the best…

A federal jury in Chicago convicted a former engineer at Philips Medical Systems Friday of conspiring to steal Philips’ trade secrets and bring them to a Chinese competitor. “The theft of proprietary information is a serious economic crime that harms American jobs and stifles critically important research and development driving the future of our nation,” said U.S. attorney Andrew Boutros for the Northern District of Illinois in a statement on Monday. “When individuals, corporate entities, or nation states steal proprietary information, they are threatening our country’s technological edge. The Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute trade secret theft…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in a reported diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area, which lawmakers say has claimed the lives of more than fifty children. The call followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore. The lawmaker said the outbreak was particularly severe in Ridin and Sabuwar Qaura communities, where more than fifty children had reportedly died. He said although emergency measures, including the provision of medication and deployment of…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders at all levels to intensify collective efforts towards eradicating polio, warning that a single case in any country poses a risk to the entire world. The UNICEF Kano Officer in Charge, Dr Karanveer Singh, made the call at a co-creation workshop on polio in Kano, organised to strengthen the capacity of young people, influencers and government partners to develop engaging and impactful digital content promoting polio vaccination. Singh stressed that polio eradication requires a global effort because the presence of the disease in one country could threaten other countries, particularly through…

The Kano State House of Assembly Service Commission has approved the establishment of a Works Department and confirmed the appointment and redeployment of three senior officers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and improve service delivery within the legislative service. The commission approved the appointments to fill vacant and newly created positions. Kano Assembly Calls for Overhaul of Murtala Muhammad Library Those affected include Lawal Yusuf Sagagi, who was promoted from Assistant Director, Publication, to Acting Director, Information and Publication; Aminu Ahmad Yakubu, promoted from Assistant Director, Printing, to Acting Director, Works and Physical Planning; and Murtala…

Adamu Yusuf The Gidan Galadima, one of the founding royal houses of Lafia Emirate in Nasarawa State, has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to ensure that the family is included in the proposed creation of additional District Heads in the state. The appeal was contained in a complaint letter signed by Mohammed Galadima Gana on behalf of the descendants and members of the family and made available to newsmen in Lafia on Monday. Accountability: Anti-Graft Agencies interact with Kano south districts Gana expressed concern over what he described as an apparent move to exclude Gidan Galadima, also known as the…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for stronger collaboration with the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) to improve blood transfusion services and ensure Nigerians have access to safe blood across the country. The NMA National President, Prof. Afekhinde Ernest Omoti, made the call when he led a delegation of the association on a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, in Abuja. Prof. Omoti described blood transfusion as a critical component of modern healthcare, noting that safe blood and blood products are essential to the effective management of patients across virtually all medical specialties. He…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an online system allowing candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The new service, which initially covers results issued by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, is expected to reduce candidates’ dependence on Computer-Based Test, CBT, centres for O’Level result uploads, particularly during periods of high patronage. Under the arrangement, JAMB will electronically verify candidates’ results directly with the relevant examination bodies before the results are uploaded to their profiles. The Board, in a…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has convened a regional thematic workshop to strengthen supply chain management and tracking systems under the HOPE-EDU initiative. The HOPE-EDU Result Area 1 Regional Thematic Workshop on Supply Chain and Track-and-Trace System brought together Directors and support officers of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) from the South-West and North-Central geopolitical zones. The workshop, held under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, focused on practical strategies, accountability mechanisms and coordinated approaches for effective implementation of the programme. Participants drawn…

The Kano State House of Assembly has received three executive bills from the state government seeking to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve the management of health services across the state. The bills were transmitted to the House by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for consideration and legislative action. They include the Kano State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency Amendment Bill 2026, the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Bill 2026, and the bill proposing the establishment of three independent health colleges in the state. The bills were presented to the House during plenary, with the executive…

Kungiyoyin ayyukan gaiyya da ke mazabu goma na Karamar Hukumar Tarauni sun sha alwashin ci gaba da yashe magudanan ruwa da kwashe shara da ke toshe hanyoyin ruwa, domin rage barazanar ambaliyar ruwa a lokacin daminar bana. Shugaban Gamayyar Kungiyoyin Ayyukan Gaiyya na Karamar Hukumar Tarauni, Alhaji Ado Salisu Bashir, ya bayyana hakan yayin da kungiyoyin suka gudanar da aikin yashe magudanan ruwa a wasu unguwanni uku da ke Layin Dagaci. Ado Salisu Bashir ya ce an gudanar da aikin ne bisa la’akari da muhimmancin tsaftace magudanan ruwa kafin da kuma lokacin damina, domin tabbatar da cewa ruwan sama na…

The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled and commissioned its refurbished office complex, with stakeholders commending the initiative for creating a more conducive working environment and promoting the welfare and unity of members. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Kano Press Centre, NUJ Secretariat, was chaired by former Kano State Commissioner for Information and former NUJ National President, Comrade Muhammad Garba. The event was attended by journalists, media stakeholders and other dignitaries, including Prof. Sule Ya’u Sule, Malam Habibu Kila, Hajiya Aishatu Sule and Abdullateef Abubakar Jos. Speaking at the occasion, the dignitaries praised…

Lamara Garba There are people who speak about changing society, and there are those who quietly roll up their sleeves and get to work. There are institutions that make promises about human development, and there are organisations that turn those promises into opportunities. In the long journey of nation building, the difference between the two is often the difference between words and deeds, between aspiration and achievement, between talking the talk and walking the talk. The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under the leadership of its Director, Dr Salamatu Garba, belongs unmistakably to the second category. Her story is not…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, for another three years. The Presidency announced this in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. Dembos and Ali were first appointed to head the NTA and NAN respectively on October 20, 2023. Their renewed tenure will commence on October 20, 2026. Dembos, from Yola, Adamawa State, is a former National President…

The Kano State chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Colleges of Education (NAPPCOE) has elected interim executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. A statement signed by the association’s Head of Media, Ado Salisu, said the election was conducted during the association’s inaugural meeting held in Kano. According to the statement, Alhaji Sani Yusuf Jogana was elected Chairman unopposed, while Hajia Hauwa’u Sani and Professor Abubakar Abdullahi Bichi emerged as Vice Chairman and Secretary respectively. Other members of the interim executive are Hajia Bilkisu Abdullahi Turaki, Treasurer; Barrister Yusuf Abdullahi,…

The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Muhammad Sunusi, has charged the Falconets to uphold strong character and make Nigeria proud as they depart for Poland on Monday for their international assignment. Speaking to the team before their departure, Sunusi described representing Nigeria as a great honour and urged the players to use the opportunity to launch their careers on the global stage, showcase the country’s talent and bring joy to Nigerians. He challenged the players to return with the trophy, which he said would ideally be presented to the President and First Lady. The NFF General…

Chief of Staff to the former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and ex-President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Muhammed Garba, has urged journalists in Kano to report positively on the activities of the state government, saying the state is witnessing visible development under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Garba, who is also a former Commissioner for Information in Kano State, made the call while unveiling the newly refurbished office of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ. He said, “Politics aside, Kano is actually working, and this clearly shows the concern of the…