Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of health workers and strengthening healthcare services across the state. Governor Idris gave the assurance at the first Health Workers Convention held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, where he said workers’ welfare would remain a priority of his administration. He said his government would continue to work closely with labour leaders to address challenges affecting workers while ensuring improved healthcare delivery across the state. The governor recalled that upon assumption of office, his administration was determined to address unemployment among young graduates despite…
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Ado Salisu The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a gun battle with their abductors. The incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, between Ojuwo Ajengo and Mamerebo, a known kidnapping flashpoint along the Itobe–Achigili section of the highway. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, the victims were abducted after a Peace Mass Transit bus was intercepted by gunmen. The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) is participating in the ongoing development and validation of the African Continental Curriculum Framework (ACCF) in Windhoek, Namibia. The three-day workshop, which commenced on August 11 and will run until August 13, 2026, is providing a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and technical engagement on the development of a harmonised curriculum framework for African education systems, covering Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through secondary education. Kano Amends Private Schools Law, Sets 7.5% Charge Benchmark The initiative forms part of continental efforts to strengthen collaboration among African Union member states towards the…
Young Nigerian content creators have showcased their creativity and commitment to promoting responsible digital engagement and combating misinformation following a series of training programmes held across the country. The initiative, organised through the Foreign Information and Assistance Programme (FIAP), brought together Gen Z influencers and content creators in Kano, Enugu and Lagos for training on information integrity, responsible online engagement, and strategies for countering mis- and disinformation. FG Launches IMILI to Boost Media Literacy, Tackle Misinformation The impact of the programme was recently showcased at a creative exhibition featuring works produced by the participants after completing the training. The exhibition…
Eighty-two public health professionals from 22 countries have commenced the 56th round of the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) training in Tanzania, aimed at strengthening global efforts to eradicate polio and combat other vaccine-preventable diseases. The participants comprise 45 field epidemiologists, 15 data managers and 22 social and behaviour change specialists. Gombe, UNICEF Target 900,000 Children in 2026 Polio Campaign The training is being coordinated by the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF. The programme prepares participants for deployment alongside Ministries of Health and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Hauwa Zahradden on her confirmation as the first female Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council. Comrade Hauwa Zahradden, who previously served as Assistant Secretary of the NUJ Kano State Council, was confirmed Secretary, making history as the first woman to occupy the position in the council. NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with Kano Anti-Corruption Commission In a congratulatory statement signed by the Secretary of NAWOJ Kano, Comrade Maryam Muhammad Yakasai, and the Chairperson, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, the association described the development as…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano State Command, has arrested a 45-year-old suspected accomplice in a motorcycle theft syndicate and recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle and other incriminating items in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Mustafa Sani, was arrested at his residence in Gaida, Abacha Street, following credible intelligence linking him to the activities of a suspected motorcycle theft syndicate operating within Kano metropolis. NSCDC Hands Over Fake Cryptocurrency Investment Suspect to EFCC The Command said the operation followed the tracking of a motorcycle with registration number GRR 958 QB from…
Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for the international conference on security and national unity. Al-Issa and his delegation were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday by Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation; Ali Pate, minister of health and social welfare; Ahmed Aliyu, governor of Sokoto; and other dignitaries. Train Your Children Right’-Cleric Speaks as Islamiyya Graduates 48 The event, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria) in collaboration with the Muslim World League of Saudi Arabia, will be held at the Bola Ahmed…
The National Population Commission, NPC, has formally welcomed its newly appointed Director-General, Dr. Abuh Mohammed, with the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, pledging the full cooperation and support of management and staff to the new leadership. The Chairman gave the assurance during a reception held at the Commission’s headquarters to welcome Dr. Mohammed. NPC Unveils VitalReg Platform for Digital Birth, Death Registration Dr. Yusuf said the Honourable Federal Commissioners, management and staff were committed to working with the new Director-General as one team to strengthen coordination, improve efficiency, embrace innovation and ensure responsible management of the Commission’s resources. He urged…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development to strengthen coordination across government and harness Nigeria’s youthful population for sustainable development. Inaugurating the platform in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, described Nigeria’s population as one of the country’s greatest assets, which must be deliberately transformed into a productive resource capable of driving economic growth and national prosperity. TCI adopts new strategy to improve Family Planning in Jigawa Professor Pate said Nigeria’s rapidly growing population could become either an asset or a liability,…