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Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships has commenced at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The two-day tournament is part of NSSF’s ongoing efforts to provide students across Nigeria with a platform to showcase their talents, identify and nurture future stars. Students’ Welfare Top Priority as NSSF Prepares for Championship NSSF will further ensure that Outstanding student athletes have the platform to compete with their counterparts in various international competitions. According to Dr. Oba Funsho Usman, Secretary General of the NSSF, the championship, is designed to expose young players to competitive match experience within the…

The Nigerian Civil Service,held its Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Family Worship Centre, Wuye, Abuja, drawing together Federal Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Civil Servants and religious leaders in a collective expression of gratitude and renewed commitment to national development. The event, part of activities marking the 2025 Civil Service Week, celebrates the dedication of public servants and promotes a culture of excellence in governance. Nigeria’s Future Hinges on Stronger Federal-State Collaboration-HCSF In her remarks, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, expressed profound gratitude to God for divine guidance that has enabled…

Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Kano command has vowed to enforce safety rules and regulations on road users, especially articulated drivers to curb crashes in Kano State. The State FRSC sector Commander, Muhammed Bature, stated this at a town hall meeting on Monday in Kano. FRSC Vows Investigation into Fatal Crash That Claimed 22 Athletes’ He said that the meeting is to address persistent safety and security challenges posed by articulated vehicles. The sector commander urged articulated vehicle drivers to adopt responsible driving habits in a bid to mitigate rising incidents of road crashes and explosions across…

The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (MfLGCA), in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (PACE) FCDO, organized a high-profile Stakeholders’ Dialogue Session focused on advancing local governance reforms across the state. Held in Kano, the event attracted more than 30 participants representing the MfLGCA, Kano State House of Assembly, Local Government Areas (LGAs), academia, civil society organizations (CSOs), traditional institutions, the media, and other key stakeholders. Nigeria Showcases Bold Health Reforms at BRICS, Pledges $200M In his opening remarks, the state PACE FCDO Team Lead, Malam Auwalu Hamza, explained that the session…

The Kano State Government, through KNSG its Ministry of Health and key partners, has launched a new Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategy to boost maternal and child health across the state. According to a statement by the public relations officer Kano ministry of health, Nabilu,si Abubakar, yhe comprehensive plan was developed during a three-day workshop. The event attracted top health policymakers, traditional leaders, civil society representatives, youth organizations, and media professionals, all dedicated to improving health-seeking behavior in Kano. In his opening remarks, Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf represented by the Director-General Drugs, Medical…

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has congratulated Comrade Abbas Ibrahim on his well-deserved appointment as the National Trustee, Zone A of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, a distinguished media practitioner, former Chairman of the NUJ Kano State Council, and the current Assistant Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Council, was appointed during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NUJ held in Abuja. Maiyaki’s Appointment Will Boost Governance Media Unity-NUJ KD The Commissioner described the appointment as a clear recognition of Comrade Abbas Ibrahim’s…

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has reassured the citizens of Kano State of the Assembly’s unwavering support for any policy initiative by the state government aimed at improving the livelihoods of youths. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, Alhaji Abdullahi Alfa, at a conference organized by the Ministry of Education, Falgore commended the Ministry and its partners for packaging such a highly impactful programme designed to address youth restiveness. KNHA Advocates Technical, Vocational Training Through RMK CARS Upgrade In a statement released to the press by his spokesperson,…

Residents of Bazabe Quarters in Albasu Local Government Area were thrown into mourning after two men, Usman Muhammad and Ibrahim Inuwa, suffocated to death in a pit latrine. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to journalists. According to him, the Takai Fire Service Station received a distress call from Inspector Auwalu, prompting the immediate deployment of a rescue team. Saminu explained that 40-year-old Usman Muhammad had accidentally dropped his phone into a pit latrine and went in to retrieve it. Kano Community in Shock as Missing Nonagenarian Found Dead in…

Ado Salisu The finals of the 25th edition of the Nestlé Milo Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball Championship for both boys’ and girls’ categories have officially kicked off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Organized by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), in collaboration with other key stakeholders, the championship aims to catch sporting talents at a young age. Prior to the finals, regional conferences were held in Kano, Asaba (Delta State), FCT Abuja, and Oyo State, which produced the finalists. Ahmadiyya College To Storm Lagos for National Milo B/ball Finals This milestone 25th edition is expected…

The Member representing Tarauni Constituency at the Kano State House of Assembly, Kabiru Dahiru Sule,flagged off and commissioned four key projects across Tarauni Local Government Area. One of the major projects is the renovation and upgrade of Tarauni Primary Healthcare Centre, situated within the metropolitan area of Kano. Over 9,000 Primary One Pupils Receive Uniforms in Tarauni LGA The multimillion-naira project will see the facility elevated to the status of a cottage hospital, complete with male and female wards, consultation rooms, labour rooms, and specialty clinics. This upgrade is expected to ease congestion at other secondary health facilities across the…

Aƙalla mutane 24 ne suka mutu, yayin da wasu da dama suka jikkata, bayan da wata mata ta kai kunar bakin wake a daren jiya Juma’a a karamar hukumar Konduga da ke jihar Borno. Mai magana da yawun rundunar ‘yansandan jihar Borno, ASP Nahun Daso, wanda ya tabbatar da hakan a ranar Asabar, ya ce matar ta tayar da wani abun fashewa a wani wajen cin abinci inda mutane da dama suka taru don sayen abinci. Mr Daso ya bayyana cewa fashewar ta raba jikin matar gida-gida, inda kawai aka samu kanta ne daga wajen harin. “Bayan faruwar lamarin, tawagar…

Lamara Garba In a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is charting a different path. Through two innovative engagement platforms—the weekly “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People) and the monthly Sectoral Performance Review Meetings—the governor is gradually reshaping the culture of governance in the state by bringing government closer to the grassroots and making public service more transparent and responsive. The “Gwamnati da Jama’a” program is a weekly interface between the governor and the people of Jigawa. Held…

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and African Field Epidemiology Network AFENET, under its Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Community of Practice (CoP), has called on mothers and caregivers in Sokoto State to prioritise child immunisation to eradicate zero-dose rates. The appeal was made during the presentation of the 2023–2024 Immunisation Scorecard at the State Epidemiological Unit in Sokoto. ZDLH Scorecard Unveiled: Bauchi Steps Up Fight Against Zero-Dose Mallam Umar Garba Kadi, AHBN’s Sokoto State focal person, emphasised the critical role of immunisation in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases. “We urge all mothers and caregivers to ensure their children…

The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) has commended ZDLH CoP, with support from AHBN, AFENET, for its significant contributions to boosting immunization uptake and tracking across the state. The ZDLH CoP is implemented by Africa Health Budget Network AHBN and African Field Epidemiology Network AFENET with Funding from GAVI. ZDLH CoP in Borno Spurs Action on Sustainable Immunization Funding, Accountability Speaking at a news conference after unveiling and validating the ZDLH Immunization Scorecard on Friday in Bauchi, BSPHCDB Executive Secretary Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed praised the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders under the ZDLH initiative. Dr. Mohammed noted…

The Borno State ZDLH CoP, lead by the AHBN state team lead Dr. Adamu Alhasaan Umar, conducted the Final Validation Meeting for the 2024 Borno State Immunisation Scorecard. The collaborative session, chaired by ES Borno State primary healthcare management board SPHCMB, Dr. Danladi Gambo, engaged media, partners, and key stakeholders at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Maiduguri. Kano CoP Urges SPHCMB to Improve Immunization Budget Developed by the CoP with support from the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and AFENET, in close collaboration with the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) and RI partners, the 10-page scorecard…

Kabiru Haruna In the landscape of Nigeria’s public service, few names resonate with the qualities of integrity, professionalism, and visionary leadership like Mr. Abel Olumiyiwa Enitan, the distinguished Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education. Born in Osun State—a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage and intellectual prowess—Mr. Enitan’s life and career reflect the profound meaning of his name, “Enitan,” which in Yoruba translates as “gift of God.” This description fittingly captures the essence of his contributions to the nation’s public service. Mr. Enitan’s illustrious career, spanning multiple federal ministries, is marked by unwavering dedication to the principles…

Ƙabiru Haruna Professor Ishaq Oloyede Olanrewaju, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a student-centric approach to education. His tenure has been marked by significant reforms and innovations that have strengthened the examination process and promoted fairness and transparency. JAMB Reveals New Date, Issues Exam Slip Printing Guidelines Professor Oloyede’s response to the recent errors in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a testament to his commitment to the students. He swiftly intervened, calling for a re-sit for thousands of students across the states. This prompt response demonstrates his dedication to…

The strengthening of existing multisectoral coordination platforms, boosting antenatal care (ANC) attendance, and improving institutional delivery services have been identified as major catalysts to achieving immunization success in Nigeria. This was part of the key recommendations by the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer AFENET, Mr Adam Attahiru, during the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Peer Learning and Exchange Retreat held in Abuja. Nigeria Intensifies Zero Dose Fight as AHBN, AFENET Host Strategic Retreat Mr. Attahiru emphasized that targeted interventions aimed at engaging heads of households to give consent for childhood vaccination, improving the quality of care to build trust in…

Khadijah Aliyu Parents and caregivers in Dawakin Kudu LGA , Kano State turned out in large numbers to ensure their children under five received the oral polio vaccine during the June 2025 immunization campaign. The effort led to the successful vaccination of 95,746 children in the area. The statewide campaign, which kicked off in Bunkure, aims to immunize 3.9 million children across all 44 local government areas in Kano State. UNICEF,KNSG June 2025 Polio Campaign Gains Parental Support in Bunkure A caregiver in Dawaki Ward shared how sensitization efforts by health officials and stakeholders helped dispel myths and reinforce the…

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for leading the process of restoration of peace, and harmony in the state. President Tinubu, who was on an official visit to the state, inaugurated the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun, Igabi Local Council, 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital, Millennium City, and 100 CNG Buses. Tinubu Hails Nigerian Recipients of Prestigious US Science Award The President noted that the governor had placed the state on the path of progress by prioritizing peace among the people, and initiating a healing process among the…