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Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified seasoning cubes, which are consumed in almost every Nigerian home, could become an effective vehicle for delivering essential vitamins and minerals to pregnant women across the country, helping to reduce the country’s high prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age and neural tube defects in newborns. Kano MoPB, KanSLAM Lead…

The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has participated in a two-day capacity-building workshop on Community Scorecards and Citizen Monitoring Tools for Participatory Service Delivery Tracking in Kano State. The workshop, was organised by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme and brought together representatives of government institutions, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. Magashi’s Appointment Sparks Hope for Drug-Free Kano-V-PeSDI Representing V-PeSDI, Amatulmannan Mikaeel Ishaq participated in the training, which focused on strengthening citizens’ capacity to promote transparency, accountability and effective monitoring of public service delivery. A major session centred on the design and application of…

The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, on his appointment and presented a 10-point proposal aimed at advancing sports development in the state. The association made the presentation during a congratulatory visit to the Sports Commission Chairman on Wednesday, according to a statement signed by Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission. NIPOST Unveils Plans for 10th National Sports Festival in Edo Chairman of the NFCA Kano Chapter, Barrister Ibrahim Gwadabe, said the visit was aimed at congratulating Babangida…

The Kano State Sports Commission has expressed its readiness to support an Under-17 football tournament proposed by the Triple R Kannywood For Renewed Hope group for youths across the state. The initiative was disclosed in a statement signed by Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission. The group formally submitted its request to the Commission to organise the tournament, which will feature teams from the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State in a seven-a-side format. Young Basketball Talents Shine as Ahmadiyya Wins Tournament According to the organisers, the competition is aimed at promoting youth…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking syndicate allegedly using Nigeria as a transit hub for the movement of illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The agency said it arrested the alleged Nigerian coordinator of the cartel, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury,” at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave the country. NDLEA Decorates 116 Newly Promoted Officers in Delta NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos while briefing journalists on the operation.…

Two women, Keziah Nathan, 26, and Janet Caleb, 29, were on Wednesday arraigned before the Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for stealing their deceased friend’s wrappers. The defendants, both residents of Ungwan Boro, Kaduna, were charged with criminal conspiracy and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them. Man Arraigned for Withholding Money Mistakenly Transferred to Bank Account The prosecutor, Chidi Leo, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on August 10 at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna. Mr Leo said the defendants, who were friends with the late Lydia James, heard of her demise and took advantage…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 General Election to uphold the commitments contained in the National Peace Accord. Professor Amupitan made the call in Abuja during the signing of the First National Peace Accord by political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Osun 2026: INEC Closes Situation Room, Begins Preparations for 2027 Elections He warned that the credibility of the elections would depend not only on INEC but also on the conduct of political actors, their supporters and campaign organisations. The INEC…

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure, has pledged to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to eligible members of staff as part of efforts to improve welfare and career progression in the institution. Professor Bunkure made the commitment during an interactive session with members of the university community at the Dr A. A. Ladan Hall in Zaria. Speaker Abbas Donates N20m, Ambulance to FUE Zaria Mosque On salary arrears, the Vice-Chancellor directed the Bursar to ensure payment of outstanding salaries owed to some staff employed around 2018. He disclosed that some affected…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has celebrated Nigerian students who distinguished themselves at the 2026 Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). The agency, in a statement, said the students’ performance demonstrated the talent and potential of Nigerian youths on the global academic stage. NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice According to the NOA, Agu Chukwuka and Okpere Udo Hallel emerged as Gold Medalists, while other members of Team Nigeria also won medals in various categories. The agency described the achievement as a reflection of the students’ hard work, discipline, perseverance and commitment to excellence. It said their success…

The Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has dismissed claims by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that about 200 lecturers have resigned over poor working conditions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Professor Musa described the claim as misleading and unsupported by the university’s records, urging the public to disregard it. ASUU, NAAT Emerge Winners of NWUK Sports Competition He said staff movements resulting from resignations, retirements, transfers and the pursuit of other professional opportunities were normal within the university system and should not be presented without context as…

Ado Salisu Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described education as a moral imperative for empowering young people and building a prosperous future for the state. The Governor stated this at the opening of a colloquium and conference organised by Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, in honour of Professor Haruna Musa, the 12th substantive Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK). Governor Yusuf, represented by the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajia Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, said his administration was focused on addressing gaps in educational provision and ensuring greater access to quality education. Lagos: UBEC Launches…

Hamman Abdulkareem Repeated flooding across Abuja has renewed questions about drainage infrastructure, urban planning, blocked waterways and the protection of the capital’s green areas, as residents count losses and demand urgent action from the authorities. Abuja’s Flood Crisis Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore Abuja is often presented as one of Nigeria’s most carefully planned cities—a capital designed with roads, drainage corridors, green areas, residential districts and designated spaces intended to accommodate a rapidly growing population. AMG Champions Environmental Safety Amid Kano Flooding But after another bout of heavy rainfall left parts of the Federal Capital Territory submerged, that carefully planned…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has released N2.07 billion for interventions in tertiary institutions across the state, aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing the welfare of staff and students. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Kano Tertiary Institutions Unite to Welcome New VC Northwest Uni He said Governor Nasir Idris on August 14 approved and released N172 million for the payment of Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) to the ASUU, SSANU, NASU and NAAT chapters of Abdullahi Fodiyo University of Science and Technology,…

The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth ₦27.8 billion for the construction of Information and Communication Technology and Computer-Based Test, ICT/CBT, centres across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas. The project is designed to expand access to digital learning, e-examinations and technology skills for young people at the grassroots. 29,000 Students Sit For Nigeria’s 1st National TVET Entrance Exam The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, disclosed this at the contract award ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Hall. He described the project as a historic milestone for Kano State, saying the establishment of…

Ibrahim Sulaiman The Emir of Zazzau and Deputy President General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has inaugurated a new management team to oversee the affairs of the organisation in Kaduna State. The new leadership followed the voluntary withdrawal, on medical grounds, of the immediate past State Chairman, Professor Mohammed Shafi’u Abdullahi, Wakilin Makarantan Zazzau. NOA Partners JNI to Promote Patriotism, National Values in Kogi Inaugurating the team, the Emir charged the new leadership to reposition the Kaduna State chapter of JNI and make it more functional, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the Muslim Ummah.…

DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel (Rtd) The security of Nigeria’s cities begins, in important respects, in its villages, farms, forests, grazing areas, border communities and rural markets. When these spaces become unsafe, the consequences do not remain in the countryside. Farmers abandon their fields. Livestock production and legitimate pastoral activities are disrupted. Rural markets contract. Transportation becomes dangerous. Families are displaced. Food production declines. Prices rise. Criminal recruitment expands and, ultimately, public confidence in the ability of the State to protect its citizens begins to weaken. What starts as rural insecurity eventually becomes urban inflation, food insecurity, unemployment, displacement and a…

The Gwarzo Local Government Council in Kano State has sponsored 20 women to undergo free midwifery training as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote women’s education. The Chairman of the council, Dr. Mani Tsoho, presented admission letters to the beneficiaries shortly after the local government’s Security Council meeting. Dr. Tsoho said the initiative was aimed at empowering women with professional skills in the health sector, which he noted would contribute to improving healthcare services and building a healthier society. Gaya LG Sponsors 22 Female Indigenes for Midwifery Training He commended the Kano State Government under Governor Abba…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on community leaders and residents in Kano State to take ownership of health facilities to ensure the sustainability of investments in primary healthcare. UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, made the call while handing over the renovated DISO Primary Healthcare Centre in Gwale Local Government Area to the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB). NEMA, UNICEF Boost Emergency Response in 7 Northern States The DISO PHC is one of five healthcare facilities renovated under a Global Fund-supported programme implemented by UNICEF. Ur-Rehman stressed that sustained community engagement was critical…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Osun governorship election if the president wanted it “at all costs”. The minister, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Tinubu deliberately allowed the election to run without interference from the federal government. Wike spoke on Tuesday while inspecting flood-prone areas in Maitama, Abuja. Osun Election: CITAD Detects Website Anomalies, Warns Political Parties He said if the president had chosen to deploy his political influence to guarantee an APC victory,…

A Maiduguri-based philanthropist, Alhaji Ali Tallafi, has called on individuals and organisations to support widows and poor families whose livelihoods have been affected by prolonged insurgency in the Northeast. Tallafi, founder of the Ali Tallafi Foundation, made the call in a statement issued to journalists in Maiduguri. He said the current economic hardship in the country, coupled with the loss of livelihoods caused by years of insecurity, had left vulnerable groups, particularly widows and poor families, facing serious survival challenges. “This is a critical period for most families and it is more serious for the vulnerable, the poor and widows.…