Bayero University Kano has inducted 149 newly qualified medical professionals—131 medical doctors and 18 dentists—at its 10th Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and 24th Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) induction ceremony. The event took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Convocation Arena of the university’s New Campus. Administering the oath, the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Fatima Kyari, congratulated the inductees for successfully navigating the rigorous academic and clinical training required in the medical field. She urged them to uphold the ethics and standards of their professions, stressing that the…
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Comrade Abbas Ibrahim By all standards, the recent violent invasion of Kano’s bustling GSM Farm Centre Market by suspected political thugs is a dangerous development that must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. What transpired on Monday, April 27, 2026, was not merely an attack on traders and innocent citizens it was an assault on public peace, economic stability, and the very foundation of democratic engagement. Farm Centre is not just another marketplace. It stands as one of the largest mobile phone and ICT hubs in Northern Nigeria, drawing traders, investors, and customers from across the country and beyond.…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has stepped up efforts to enhance crop productivity through the development of climate-resilient and high-yielding varieties. Executive Director of the Institute, Professor Ado Yusuf, disclosed this at the 2026 Annual Research Review and Planning Meeting and Zonal REFILS Workshop held at the Balarabe Tanimu Conference Hall in Zaria. Represented by the Deputy Director, Professor Nafi’u Abdu, Yusuf said the Institute’s research is focused on improving key staple crops such as maize, sorghum, and cowpea to address the growing challenges of climate change, erratic rainfall, and pest infestations. According to him, the…
The launch of the report “A Big Push Against Malaria in the Francophone World” set the tone for activities marking World Malaria Day in Benin, as stakeholders intensified calls for urgent action to eliminate malaria across the region. The report was unveiled in Cotonou by Benin’s Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, during a series of high-level engagements held from April 24 to 26. The events brought together policymakers, technical and financial partners, civil society, youth groups, researchers, athletes, and media professionals. Findings from the report highlight a disproportionate burden of malaria in Francophone countries, which account for only 13…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening immunization coverage as it officially commenced activities for the 2026 Africa Vaccination Week (AVW), with a focus on reaching children who have not received routine vaccines. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in Kano. The campaign, led by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, is themed “For every generation, vaccines work,” highlighting the life-long protection vaccines offer across all age groups. Dr. Yusuf said Kano is not only…
Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in the state, a digital learning platform designed to reduce learning poverty, improve education outcomes, and expand access to quality education, particularly for underserved children. The initiative also aims to address the growing number of out-of-school children by leveraging technology to strengthen learning delivery. With the launch, Gombe becomes the 24th state in Nigeria to adopt the platform. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafiquemrepresented by the UNICEF NLP…
Sani Dutsinma The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kebbi State Chapter, has raised concerns over what it described as the unlawful arrest and detention of its members across the state, alleging political persecution and abuse of state institutions. The State Secretary of the party, Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, made the allegation during a press conference held at the party’s secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Kalgo accused the state government of allegedly using the judiciary and other institutions to undermine democracy and suppress opposition voices, calling for the intervention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Kebbi State Judicial Service…
As the world marks World Immunisation Week 2026, Save the Children International (SCI) has called for urgent and coordinated action to ensure that millions of unvaccinated and under-immunised children in Nigeria are reached with life-saving vaccines. In a statement to commemorate the week, themed “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” the organisation expressed concern that Nigeria continues to record one of the highest numbers of zero-dose children globally—those who have never received a single vaccine. SCI noted that an estimated 2.1 million Nigerian children have not received any routine vaccination, while about 2.3 million others are under-immunised, highlighting persistent gaps in…
The Federal Government has disbursed more than N48 billion to vulnerable households in Kano State under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Conditional Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) programme, as part of the renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known during a ministerial visit to Kano, where he engaged directly with beneficiaries of the programme. The initiative forms part of a broader policy framework known as One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System, designed to ensure coordinated, transparent, and results-driven interventions in tackling poverty across the country. A breakdown…
Husaina Said Bichi Members of the 1992/93 Class of the College of Arts, Science and Remedial Studies (CASRS), Kano, have paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Kano State Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, to congratulate her on her elevation. The visit, held at the Head of Service’s office, brought together alumni who described her appointment as well-deserved, citing her years of dedicated service, professionalism, and commitment within the Kano State civil service. In her response, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota expressed gratitude for the visit and commended the group for maintaining strong ties over the years. She…