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The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s professional advancement and greater inclusion in the accounting sector. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Maitama, FCTI, CNA, NIM, stated this while receiving members of the Society of Women Accountants in Nigeria (SWAN), Kano Chapter, during a courtesy visit to the Service. Speaking during the visit, the Chairperson of SWAN, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim Audu, said the association was committed to promoting the professional development of female accountants, with mentorship of the girl-child forming a key part of its efforts. She also highlighted the Accounting Technicians…

The Federal Government has launched a centralised digital platform, services.gov.ng, to provide citizens and businesses with a single point of access to a wide range of government services. The initiative, launched through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is designed to simplify access to public services that were previously spread across multiple agency websites and physical administrative offices. The platform brings together services including business registration, trade permits, identity verification, regulatory licensing, empowerment programmes and civic services through a unified digital interface. Citizens and entrepreneurs can use the portal to submit applications, verify official information and access…

The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation has commenced free surgical treatment for 120 patients suffering from urinary-related conditions in Katsina State. The medical intervention began on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Amadi Rimi Orthopaedic Hospital in Katsina as part of the Foundation’s humanitarian healthcare programme aimed at providing free medical services to vulnerable residents. Speaking with journalists during the exercise, a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Alhaji Hussaini Kabir, said 2,162 patients suffering from urinary-related conditions had benefited from the Foundation’s free surgical interventions since its establishment in 2018. He explained that the Foundation organises the medical outreaches…

The Kano State Government has commenced the planting of 800 tree seedlings at the Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen climate resilience. The initiative, tagged “Make AKCILS Green,” is being implemented by the college’s Department of Agricultural Science in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change. The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dahir Hashim, flagged off the exercise on Monday. Speaking at the event, Hashim described the tree-planting campaign as a practical step towards creating a greener campus,…

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has welcomed members of the Katsina Youth in Politics (KASYPO) back to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the group’s decision to support his administration and development agenda. Governor Radda received the KASYPO delegation, led by Comrade Hassan Bindawa, at the Government House in Katsina, where the youths formally declared their return to the APC. The Governor said the decision demonstrated the youths’ ability to distinguish between politicians genuinely committed to serving the people and those seeking to deceive them. “One can tell the difference between a politician who comes with the intention…

The Global Advisory Council of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) has commended the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) for its efforts to strengthen cancer prevention, research and treatment in Nigeria. Chairperson of the Global Advisory Council, Prof. Dr. Folakemi Odedina, gave the commendation when she led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the management of NICRAT in Abuja. Prof. Odedina praised the pace of reforms under the leadership of NICRAT Director-General, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, describing the Institute’s efforts as encouraging in the country’s fight against cancer. She said…

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has called for a stronger partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to equip its personnel with strategic communication skills and enhance public trust and service delivery. The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, CGF Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, made the call in Abuja during the induction of 39 officers and men of the Service as members of NIPR. Adeyemi stressed that effective communication and transparency were critical to building public confidence and improving acceptance of the Service’s early-warning messages within communities. He sought the Institute’s support, particularly in training and capacity building, to…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has inaugurated a six-member Fact-Finding Committee to investigate the recent poor performances of Nigeria’s national teams, particularly the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, inaugurated the committee on Monday and charged its members to carry out the assignment with sincerity, diligence and a strong sense of national responsibility. Gusau said the committee would investigate both the immediate and underlying factors responsible for the national teams’ recent poor outings and submit its report within two weeks. He explained that the NFF constituted the committee…

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare by taking free medical services directly to traders and residents in major commercial communities across the state. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District V, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, stated this during a free medical outreach organised in collaboration with Market Doctors at the Electronic Area Hall, Alaba International Market, Ojo Local Government Area. Dr. Asiyanbi urged traders and other members of the market community to prioritise their health, stressing that good health is essential to productivity, livelihoods and overall well-being. He encouraged participants to take advantage…

The Kano State Government has refuted a report by TRACKA, a civic accountability platform under BudgIT, concerning an alleged ₦235.4 million expenditure on the construction of classroom blocks at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Permanent Site, Massu, in Sumaila Local Government Area. BudgIT Foundation,RoLAC Hosts Tracka Town Hall in Dawakin Kudu The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the clarification while addressing journalists at a press briefing, saying the government considered it necessary to set the record straight and prevent the public from being misled by information contained in the report. Waiya said the…

The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has called on the state government to urgently rehabilitate, renovate and modernise the Murtala Muhammad State Library to restore the facility as a functional centre of learning and research. This was sequel to a motion moved by member representing Kano Municipal Constituency,Nabil Aliyu Daneji, during plenary. According to Daneji the library, established to promote knowledge, research and lifelong learning, had suffered years of infrastructural decay, inadequate reading materials, poor digital facilities and unreliable power supply. He said rehabilitating the facility would promote reading among students and young people, support the state government’s free…

Tawagar masu shirya taron tuntuba na kwanaki biyu kan ci gaba da bunƙasa ƙananan yara a yankin Arewa maso Yamma, ta karrama Mai Martaba Sarkin Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, da lambar yabo ta jagoranci wajen ci gaban ƙananan yara. Tawagar, ƙarƙashin jagorancin Shugabar Shirin Bankin Duniya, Dokta Ritgak Tilley-Gyado, ta kai ziyarar godiya ga Sarkin Zazzau bisa halartar taron a matsayin Babban Bako. An ba Mai Martaba Sarkin Zazzau lambar yabon ne bisa gudunmawarsa wajen wayar da kan al’umma da tallafawa shirye-shiryen da suka shafi jin daɗin yara, ilimi, lafiya da samar da abinci mai gina jiki a…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, in connection with the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying the suspect is from Rikoto in Zuru LGA. According to the statement, the incident occurred after Fatima Muhammad gave birth to the baby, when the suspect allegedly offered to assist her by fetching hot water. The suspect allegedly used the opportunity to flee with the newborn instead of returning with the hot water.…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the orange economy as a vital catalyst for job creation, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth. The governor stated this while receiving a delegation of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, which visited Kano for a one-week study tour on the theme, “Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria.” Represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, Governor Yusuf said Kano possesses enormous potential in the creative and entrepreneurial sectors that, if strategically harnessed, could contribute significantly to economic development in the state and Nigeria.…

Hamman Abdulkareem In 2022, an emotional Ademola Adeleke and his nephew Davido celebrated what appeared to be a political breakthrough with the words, “We did it this time.” Four years later, those words deserve to be revisited—not as a political slogan, but as a question. Did the hope that brought Adeleke to power become the transformation Osun voters expected, or has the celebration become more memorable than the governance? “We did it this time.” Those five words, spoken in an emotional moment in 2022, captured something much bigger than an election victory. Governor Ademola Adeleke and his nephew, music superstar…

The Kano State Agency for Mass Education SAME, has urged participants of its capacity-building workshop to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training in the discharge of their duties. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Binta Abubakar, made the call at the closing ceremony of a two-day workshop held in Zaria. Dr. Binta said the training was organised to strengthen the capacity of Adult and Community Education Officers, Zonal Directors and Directors to enable them perform their responsibilities more effectively. She urged the participants to make maximum use of the knowledge and experience gained during the workshop,…

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has called on Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for peace in communities affected by insecurity across the state and the country. The governor made the call when members of the Tijjaniyya and other Islamic groups from different parts of Nigeria converged on the Government House in Birnin Kebbi for an annual Maulud gathering. Addressing the gathering, Governor Idris reaffirmed his commitment to upholding Islamic values and supporting programmes that promote moral and spiritual development in Kebbi State. He urged the participants to return to their respective mosques and prayer centres to offer special prayers…

The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC) has provided free radiotherapy treatment worth more than N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano State. The intervention was approved for patients assessed and confirmed to be financially incapable of accessing radiotherapy services. The beneficiaries included patients referred through the Kano State Ministry of Health and others receiving treatment at the centre. Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of KCTC, Dr. Nafisa Abdu, said the intervention reflects the centre’s commitment to improving access to cancer care and enhancing the quality of life of vulnerable patients. She explained that the support…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has described the digital environment surrounding the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election as generally stable but moderately risky, with some political party websites recording persistent access and technical anomalies. CITAD disclosed this in its latest report under the Privacy Abuse, Websites and Social Media Monitor (PAWSOM-MONITOR), covering August 15, 2026, including the night before the election. According to the organisation, the monitoring exercise conducted 20,984 checks across 15 political party websites, recording an overall success rate of 80.58 percent and a risk score of 41 out of 100, classified as moderate. The…

The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi CFR, has pledged the support of the Dutse Emirate to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in its efforts to combat corruption and promote integrity in Jigawa State. The Emir made the commitment when the Kano and Jigawa State offices of the ICPC paid a courtesy visit to his palace in Dutse. He commended the Commission for its efforts in promoting transparency and accountability, stressing that the fight against corruption should involve all segments of society, including traditional institutions. According to him, collective action is essential to…