The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has organised an experience-sharing session in Kano following the recently concluded National Council on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction held in Calabar. The national meeting, themed “Beyond the National: Strengthening Sub-National and Multi-Stakeholder Synergy for a Unified Approach to Humanitarian Response and Poverty Reduction,” brought together key actors to deliberate on strategies for improving humanitarian coordination across Nigeria. 2026 IWD Iftar: Dr. Magashi Hosts MWAN, Women-Led Humanitarian Organizations in Kano Speaking at the Kano session, the Chairman of the AMG Foundation, who also serves as the technical adviser to the Kano state governor on…
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The Chairman of AMG Foundation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, led a delegation, including YOSPIS Executive Director Zainab Nasir Ahmad, on a courtesy visit to Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, following the Kano Youth Peace Summit on 3rd February 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Operations, AMG Foundation Sulaiman Jalo,made available to newsmen. Kano Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged Inciting Audio, Video Clips The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between civil society and the police to promote peace, counter hate speech, and curb the spread of fake news in Kano State.…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for children from poor and less-privileged backgrounds, stressing that no child should be treated as a second-class citizen in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a farewell ceremony for 35 Kebbi State students awarded full scholarships to study Medicine and Pharmacy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event took place at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris described his administration as people-oriented and committed to delivering quality education, noting that previous scholarship programmes were often dominated by children from…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among media unions, security agencies, and development partners to promote professionalism, ethical journalism, and peace, particularly among young and emerging media practitioners. The call was made by the Chairperson of NAWOJ Kano State Chapter, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, during a one-day Peace Summit organized by YOSPIS, AMG Foundation, and the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command, held at the Khairan University Hall in Kano. Speaking at the summit, Kabara emphasized the need for closer cooperation between the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NAWOJ, and other…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to establish a solar panel manufacturing plant in partnership with Tricell Solar, a global renewable energy company, positioning the state as a major hub for solar energy development in Nigeria. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between the Kano State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, and a delegation from Tricell Solar to advance the implementation of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) earlier signed by both parties. FG Targets Climate Change, Poverty with Solar Stove Rollout Speaking at the meeting, Engr. Dr. Shehu said the initiative aligns with…
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KNCDC) has called for the establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Clubs and the appointment of a Surveillance Focal Person at Khalifa Isyaka Rabiu University of Nigeria (KHAIRUN), Gadon Kaya, as part of efforts to strengthen public health collaboration with tertiary institutions in Kano State. The call was made during an advocacy visit to the university, led by the Director-General of KNCDC, Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas. Speaking during the visit, Professor Abbas emphasized the critical role of universities in disease surveillance, prevention, and response, describing academic institutions as strategic hubs…
The Know Your Neighbor Community Development Association (CDA) has visited the Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen collaboration in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Association, Comrade Sani Garba, paid the courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Kano, where discussions focused on community-based strategies to address the growing drug menace. Speaking during the visit, Comrade Garba commended the NDLEA for its sustained efforts in curbing the spread of illicit drugs across Kano State. ACF Blames Drug Abuse for Kano Family Tragedy He…
The newly appointed Managing Director of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), Hon. Musayyib Kawu Ungogo, has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment. Hon. Musayyib also congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his recent political development and called on the people of Kano State to obtain and renew their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in support of the Governor’s re-election bid, to enable him sustain efforts aimed at uplifting the state’s development standards. Kano Govt Donates 10 Motorcycles to Falgore Rangers In his…
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Kannywood actress, Samha Inuwa, over alleged mutilation of the Nigerian currency. Inuwa was arrested on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which she was seen using naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose. According to the EFCC, the video prompted swift action by the commission, which traced the actress and effected her arrest for questioning in connection with the alleged offence. The commission stated that the suspect would be investigated in line with relevant laws…
The authorities in Puntland, a semi‑autonomous region of Somalia, have executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14‑year‑old girl, in a rare case in the region in which the death penalty has been carried out against a woman. Hodan Mohamud Diiriye, 34, was killed by firing squad on Tuesday in the city of Galkayo after a court found her guilty of beating to death a teenager who had been working as a domestic helper. Saabirin Saylaan’s killing in November sparked protests in Galkayo, along with renewed calls for greater child protection. The case touched a deep nerve in a country…