Pulse Nigeria has issued a public apology and clarification following widespread backlash over its earlier report suggesting that the Kano State Government distributed underwear to women as empowerment materials. The media platform had initially published a post with the headline implying that the state government was responsible for distributing branded underwear, a report that quickly sparked criticism, mockery, and political controversy across social media. In response, the Kano Development Forum, in a correspondence issued by Nworisa Michael, General secretary of the forum formally engaged Pulse Nigeria, demanding the immediate removal of the report and a public clarification to correct what…
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Ummul-Quraa Academy, located at Gidan Leda in Sheka Gabas, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has held its second Qur’anic graduation ceremony, marking another milestone in its commitment to Islamic education and moral development. The colourful event, held on Saturday under the academy’s guiding motto “Hasten Towards All That Is Good,” witnessed the graduation of 47 students who successfully completed their Qur’anic studies. The ceremony attracted a large turnout of Islamic scholars, community leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers from across Kano and beyond, reflecting the growing reputation of the academy as a centre for Qur’anic learning. In his remarks, Sheikh…
On April 24 each year, the world pauses to reflect on a simple but powerful idea that nations are stronger when they work together. Established in 2018 by the United Nations, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was created to reinforce global commitment to cooperation, dialogue, and collective action in addressing shared challenges. But in today’s fast-changing and increasingly fragmented global order, that message carries a renewed sense of urgency. Across continents, rising geopolitical tensions, protracted armed conflicts, and deepening humanitarian crises are testing the very foundations of international law and the rules-based system that has guided…
No fewer than 100 female smallholder farmers, have participated in a climate-smart agriculture (CSA) training programme, culminating in a practical field trip to the Centre for Dryland Agriculture farm. The training was organised by the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University Kano, and funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under its Resilient Opportunities for Outreach, Trade and Sustainability (ROOTS) project. Speaking during the exercise, AHIP Programme Officer, Amina Raji, said the initiative focuses on equipping smallholder women farmers from Bunkure Local Government Area with modern farming techniques. She explained…
The Kebbi State Government has commissioned 50 newly procured 18-seater buses to enhance mass transit services within and outside the state. The buses were officially inaugurated at the newly constructed Ultra-Modern Motor Park in Birnin Kebbi by the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Alhaji Hayatuddeen Bawa. Speaking at the ceremony, Bawa said the initiative is aimed at addressing transportation challenges faced by residents, particularly during long-distance travel. He noted that Kebbi had previously remained the only state in the North-West without a functional mass transit system. The Commissioner commended the efforts of Governor Nasir Idris for investing in the…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has approved the release of over ₦4 billion to accelerate developmental projects across key sectors of the state’s economy. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, disclosed this during a press conference held at the new State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He explained that the funding approvals form part of strategic interventions by the administration of Governor Nasir Idris aimed at addressing infrastructure deficits and improving the living conditions of citizens. According to the Commissioner, the health sector received significant allocations, including ₦926.3 million for the urgent rehabilitation…
Communities in Jigawa State are transforming agricultural waste into clean energy briquettes and producing efficient cookstoves from clay, in a move that is improving livelihoods and reducing environmental pollution. The initiative, known as the Waste-to-Wealth project, has enabled households to spend less on cooking fuel, adopt cleaner energy sources, and generate income from materials that were previously discarded. The project was implemented by the Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion Initiative with support from UK in Nigeria under the PACE Programme. At the close-out and media launch of the project, stakeholders highlighted the growing impact of community-led solutions in addressing climate…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) BUK, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), has intensified efforts to improve seed quality and agricultural productivity through the training of community-based seed producers. The training, brought together participants from farming groups across Kano State and Bauchi State, alongside representatives of five seed companies. It aimed to equip participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to produce and maintain high-quality seeds within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. In his welcome address, the Director of CDA, Sanusi Gaya Mohammed, urged participants to take full advantage of the programme, emphasizing that competence…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State said the growing relations between Nigeria and Poland signal a new phase of economic and academic cooperation, particularly for the state. Governor Soludo made this known while hosting Poland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Cygan, at the Government House in Awka. The ambassador was in the state to attend the convocation ceremony of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). Speaking at the Light House in Awka, the governor commended Poland’s economic transformation, describing it as a model Nigeria can learn from. According to him, Poland’s development trajectory shows that a self-sustaining economy is achievable through deliberate…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated 14-year-old Adeolu Oluwadamilola Oreofe for emerging as the 2026 African Spelling Bee Champion in the junior category. Oreofe, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ado Ekiti, clinched the continental title after defeating contestants from more than 20 African countries at the competition held in Harare. Her victory comes with a $5,000 educational scholarship. In a statement, President Tinubu described the achievement as a reflection of the value of sustained investment in education, literacy, and youth development across Nigeria. He commended Oreofe’s resilience and determination, noting that her journey to the top was…