Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin The recent live broadcast of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s conferment of the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award has further cemented the reputation of Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa as a visionary leader at the helm of Nigeria’s education sector. As the Minister of Education, Dr. Alausa has been instrumental in driving transformative reforms aimed at repositioning the sector for global competitiveness and national development. Minister Alausa Launches Diaspora Bridge Initiative Dr. Alausa’s remarkable journey from a family of educators to a distinguished medical practitioner specializing in kidney stone disease and hypertension, and…
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The President of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN), Bamba Youssouf, has called on media professionals across the continent to take greater responsibility in promoting accurate information on health and environmental issues, as the organization marks its fifth anniversary. Founded in 2020, REMAPSEN now boasts membership from nearly 40 African countries, working collaboratively to raise awareness, advocate for sustainable development, and promote public health. NGOs Partner REMAPSEN to Empower Journalists in the Fight Against NTDs In a commemorative statement on Friday, June 13, President Youssouf reflected on the achievements of the network and its…
One should have overlooked the press briefing by the former Secretary to the Government of Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji under the banner of “APC Patriotic Volunteers”, in which he accused the government of Kano State of lack of clear policy direction, petty sentiments, and incompetence in managing the state affairs. His assessment of the 2-Year NNPP Administration in Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, was unjustifiably harsh on Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, accusing it of bad governance and non performance. Your Underperformance Allegations Against Kano Govt Baseless, Misleading Eye on Kano Initiative Replies Usman Alhaji However, while ignoring such…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s posthumous pardon and conferment of national honours on Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists but noted that for this long overdue gesture to transcend ceremonial pageantry, it must catalyse full reparations and tangible justice for Ogoni Land and its people. In a statement made available by its Media and Communications’ Officer, Robert Egbe, after the President’s June 12, 2025, Democracy Day address. Saro-Wiwa Pardon: CAPPA Demands Full Reparations, Cleanup of Ogoni Land CAPPA described the pardons as a historical reckoning that coincides with the 30th anniversary…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Kano State Government to declare a State of Emergency on Polio and Routine Immunization amid the resurgence of polio cases in the state. Speaking at the June Media Dialogue on Polio and Routine Immunization, held in Kano on Thursday, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, stressed the urgent need for stronger media engagement, government accountability, and community involvement in the fight against the deadly disease. UNICEF, KNSG Fights Polio with Massive Immunization Campaign “Polio is a highly infectious disease with deadly consequences for young children.…
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has congratulated Nigerians and paid tribute to the champions of democracy, past and present. This was contained in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Shawai made available to newsmen in Kano He also renewed the present administration’s commitment under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to transparency, citizen engagement, and inclusive governance. EID EL-KABIR: Falgore Felicitates with Muslim Ummah Speaking through his representative, Alhaji Abdullahi Alfa, at an event organized by Aminu Kano center…
Sani Haruna Parents of students affected by the closure of tertiary health institutions in Katsina State have appealed to Governor Dikko Umar Radda to review the reports of the two committees responsible for the shutdown and to reopen the schools for academic activities. The appeal was made by the Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association of Alliance School of Health Science, Shema, Dutsinma, Malam Sani Ahmed, during a press conference held in Dutsinma. Only Qualified Health Institutions Can Operate in Katsina-SA Malam Sani Ahmed commended the government’s efforts to sanitize the system, noting that it is essential for ensuring that…
Ado Salisu Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, one of Nigeria’s Non-governmental organisations on good governance, transparency and accountability has caused a stir by accusing the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership of failing to fix sports in Nigeria to chase frivolities. In a Press Statement made available to newsmen, the NGO reiterated the high hopes Nigerians welcomed the NSC establishment with the desire that it would set Nigerian sports on the path of rapid and sustainable progress. Gombe Sues NSC, AFN Over Illegal Congresses, WhatsApp Ban “The change which Nigerians expected has been dashed for misplaced priorities and wild goose…
The attention of Kano State Public Debt Management Office has been drawn by Daily Nigerian publication of Wednesday 11th June 2023 that, one APC Patriotic Volunteers Group accused Kano State Government of contracting a new loan of $6.6M (USD) within two years of NNPP administration. To our dismay and surprise, the leader of the group who happened to be the Secretary to the State Government when the law that established Kano State Public Debt Management Office 2021 was signed, by his principal former Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, shows a sign of ignorance and lack of understanding of the law,…
It is truly baffling how individuals, comfortably seated in their air-conditioned offices and who are detached from the realities on ground, could issue such a watery, unsubstantiated and misleading statement, under the guise of public commentary. The recent publication by the so-called APC Patriotic Volunteers, led by Alhaji Usman Alhaji the former Secretary to Kano State Government (self acclaimed Wazirin Gaya), reeks of desperation, a feeble attempt to whitewash a sordid past and distract people from the genuine efforts being made by the NNPP-led administration under the capable leadership of His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf. FG Launches Employee Performance…
With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of governance of our resilient and beloved…
The Kano State Government. KNSG has set a target to vaccinate 3.9 million children under the age of five as part of its intensified efforts to eradicate polio through the June 2025 Outbreak Response (OBR) vaccination campaign. Speaking during a media dialogue in Kano, Dr. Nasir Mahmoud, Director General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (KNSPHCMB), revealed that the campaign is part of a broader national strategy to end polio transmission and maintain Nigeria’s polio-free certification. Gombe Polio Campaign Overcomes Initial Resistance, Achieves Success He acknowledged a recent resurgence of the type 2 poliovirus in the state, attributed…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State presided over the swearing-in ceremony of several key government officials, including a new Head of Service, Commissioners, and Special Advisers. The event was held at the Council Chamber of the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, shortly before the commencement of the State Executive Council meeting. Shema Swears in New Executive Council Members in Dutsinma Those sworn in include: Mrs. Jummai Chukuru Bako – Head of Service Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo – Commissioner for Education Barr. Gloria Ibrahim – Commissioner for Youth Development Hon. Ado Dogo Audu – Counsellor on Political Matters Mallam Ahmad Shehu Haruna…
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, made an early morning visit to hospitals in Maiduguri on Thursday, arriving at the State Specialist Hospital at 5:00 a.m. The Governor sympathized with patients and donated ₦50,000 each to those in the gynaecology, antenatal, postnatal, and emergency wards. Democracy day: Kano Speaker Falgore Facilitates With Nigerians He later visited the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital with similar gestures, covering medical bills and expressing his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare. As part of the celebrations, Zulum also commissioned 20 road projects and flagged off the construction of…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to deliver the long-promised fruits of democracy to Nigerians, decrying deepening frustration among citizens, who, despite decades of democratic rule, continue to battle grinding poverty, chronic insecurity, and bad governance. In a statement marking both the 32nd commemoration of the June 12, 1993, election and the 26th anniversary of uninterrupted civilian rule in Nigeria, CAPPA noted that despite quadrennial elections since 1999 and some incremental gains, the country has yet to translate its ballot exercises into “real progress that lifts citizens out of destitution, enshrines…
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed that it is currently investigating a disturbing case of physical abuse involving one Bashariyya Usman, who was allegedly assaulted by her domestic employer, Fauziya Rabo. The incident, which has drawn significant public attention and concern, was brought to the notice of the Command following an official petition and upon receipt of the complaint, swift action was taken, and the suspect, Fauziya Rabo, is currently in police custody. Jealousy Turns Deadly As Co-Wife Stabs Rival to Death in Daura The Sokoto State Police Command strongly condemns any form of domestic abuse or violence and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria FG is aware of recent media reports concerning a potential forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). In a statement Signed by Director, Information and Public Relations federal ministry of finance Mohammed Manga made available to newsmen. Nigeria Pushes Forward with Crude Sales in Naira Initiative He explained that, while market speculation is not uncommon in the context of ongoing economic reforms and transactions, no final decision has been announced by the Government, and commentary suggesting the collapse of any such initiative is unfounded. Nigeria Pushes Forward with…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted a public awareness and simulation exercise in Kano to educate residents and tanker drivers on the dangers of fuel tanker accidents and explosions. Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, NEMA’s Kano/Jigawa Territorial Coordinator, explained that the initiative is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance public awareness, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, and promote safety measures. Flooding: NEMA Sensitizes Communities on Disaster Preparedness He emphasized that the exercise aims to prevent and mitigate the devastating impact of tanker explosions, which have become a recurring hazard in urban and transit areas. Speaking at the NNPC Depot in…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External & Legal Affairs (EMEA), to the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters, Abuja. The high-level meeting focused on deepening the long-standing collaboration between NITDA and Microsoft, particularly in line with Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. BPP, NITDA Partner to Streamline IT Project Procurement The purpose of the visit is to reaffirm Microsoft’s commitment to Nigeria, and provide direct insight into the evolution of its partnership with the Nigerian government. Inuwa reiterated the Agency’s commitment to strengthening…
Geneva/Port-au-Prince, 11 June 2025 – Nearly 1.3 million people are now internally displaced in Haiti, a 24 percent increase since December 2024, according to a recently published Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This surge represents the highest number of people displaced by violence ever recorded in the country. US Cuts to Foreign Aid Worsen Global Malnutrition Crisis-UNICEF “Behind these numbers are so many individual people whose suffering is immeasurable; children, mothers, the elderly, many of them forced to flee their homes multiple times, often with nothing, and now living in conditions that are…