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In his quests for employment generation to alleviate the hardship/poverty among teeming youth in Kano state, the Executive Secretary of Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board (STSB) has attended the Flag-off ceremony of the National Conference on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in Abuja. The programme was designed and initiated by the federal government of Nigeria to solve the unemployment of over 7 million youth across the country. FG Launches TVET To Empower Youths With Industrial Skills Associate Professor Dahiru Sale Muhammad, the executive secretary of STSB, in shakeup hands with the minister of Education and state minister…

At least 20 athletes from Kano State have been confirmed dead following a road accident. The incident occurred at the Dakatsalle Bridge, where a bus carrying members of a Kano State contingent of athletes reportedly lost control and plunged into the river. The vehicle was said to be carrying 30 passengers, mostly young athletes and officials, when the crash happened. Hon Chidari Condoles Families of Bereaved Kano Athletes Umar Bala Fagge, the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, who confirmed the incident, stated that the athletes were returning from the National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “As…

Kotun Tarayya da ke Kano, ƙarƙashin jagorancin Mai Shari’a S.M. Shuaibu, ta yanke hukunci kan mutane 29 da aka kama da laifin zamba ta yanar gizo, bayan gurfanar da su a gaban kotu daga Hukumar Yaki da Cin Hanci da Rashawa ta EFCC. Wadanda aka yankewa hukunci sun hada da: Prosper Godfrey, Igwe Ebenezer Chiwendu, Bolodeoku Daniel, Nduka Samuel Uche, Isaac Omeiza, Obasi Solomon Chimerie, ThankGod Adeniyi, Obasi Joshua Mmaduabuchi, Emmanuel Eyo, Dominion Elejo Jeremiah, John Godswill Amedu, Daniel Olusegun Ajibola, Abdulwaris Animasahun, da Okechukwu Kingsley Ejim, da sauransu. EFCC Arraigns Businessman over Alleged N24m Fraud in Benin City An…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has formalized its partnership with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding agro-meteorological information delivery to smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2010 and marks a renewed commitment to providing timely, accessible climate data to rural communities. NiMet, SAPZ Partner to Empower Smallholder Farmers The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Sulaimon Arigbabu, Executive Secretary of HEDA Resource Centre, and Miss Tonye Dappa, Legal and Liaison Officer. Both expressed gratitude to NiMet’s DG/CEO, Professor Charles Anosike, for his…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has formalized a strategic partnership with the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program to advance climate resilience and sustainable agriculture across key farming regions in Nigeria. NiMet Calls for Collaboration to Strengthen Early Warning Gaps The partnership, formalized in Abuja, will initially be implemented across seven pilot states—Cross River, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Ogun, Oyo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with a roadmap to scale nationally. The initiative targets smallholder farmers and agro-processors, equipping them with real-time weather forecasts, seasonal climate predictions, and tailored advisory services to improve decision-making and mitigate climate-related risks. The SAPZ…

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with traditional institutions to promote environmental sustainability through tree planting and other climate change mitigation and adaptation programmes. The Minister stated this during a courtesy visit by the Emir of Nguru, HRH Mustafa Ibn Kyari, and his delegation to the Ministry in Abuja. Climate Change: Gwarzo LGA Flags Off 2024 Tree planting Balarabe disclosed that the Ministry, along with agencies un̈der his purview namely; the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) and Nigeria Erosion and WaterShed…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for increased commitment and action from Nigerian women towards inclusive governance, economic participation, and national development. She made the call at a one-day town hall meeting and citizen engagement in Abuja. “The reason why we are here is because we want what is best for ourselves, for the Nigerian women, for our community, for our families.” CSW69 Emphasizes Digital Inclusion for Gender Equality The minister underscored the importance of the proposed special reserve seats bill at the national assembly, which aims to ensure fair representation of women in governance. She…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Stakeholders in women’s Reproductive Health have identified out-of-stock commodities and lack of awareness as key factors hindering family planning services in Jigawa State. The Reproductive Health Coordinator, Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency Aliya Ahmad Adamu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by Challenge Initiative TCI at Manpower Development Institute MDI, Dutse. DMCSA Partners AHBN to Boost Family Planning in Kano State She explained that the aim of the meeting is to design and plan on how to reduce maternal and newborn deaths across the state. According to her, “stakeholders in reproductive health such as TCI,…

In a major step toward repositioning technical education as a catalyst for economic transformation, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, have officially launched Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative. Themed “Advancing Skills and Empowering the Future”, the launch event marked a pivotal moment in the Federal Government’s strategic efforts to equip millions of young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills to drive national development. Federal Government Rolls Out TVET Program to Equip Nigerians Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa underscored the government’s renewed focus on…

In a landmark gesture aimed at boosting educational opportunities for rural communities, Major General Baba U. Yahaya, an indigene of Bagwai Local Government, has constructed a series of essential facilities at Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Kiyawa. The newly commissioned projects include modern classroom blocks, a state-of-the-art science laboratory, a solar-powered borehole, and upgraded toilet facilities —all designed to enhance the learning environment for students. Bagwai LG Chairman Empowers Youths with N10M, Vehicles Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony, the Village Head of Kiyawa, Alhaji Umar Jibrin Baba, expressed profound gratitude for Major General Yahaya’s commitment to transforming the educational…

The Kano State Government KNSG expresses joy and satisfaction with the landmark judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which overturned an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government council elections in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Katsina State Conducts LG Election, Politicians Call for Unity According to the statement, in its ruling, the Court of Appeal presided over by Justice Oyewumi, declared that the Federal High Court lacked…

Congratulatory Message to His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State on His Two-Year Anniversary in Office Your Excellency, On behalf of the Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE), comprising committed Civil Society Organizations and education stakeholders across the state, we extend our warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of your two successful years in office as Executive Governor of Kano State. K-SAFE Celebrates International Day of Girls in ICT Your leadership has ushered in a new era of hope, progress, and renewed commitment to the education sector. We particularly commend your bold actions and…

Sani Haruna Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has declared that banditry in Nigeria cannot be eradicated unless the informants and collaborators who aid bandits are identified and eliminated. Speaking during a special prayer session organized in his honour by Muslim clerics to mark his second anniversary in office. Katsina Gov’t Invests N37bn in Security Infrastructure Governor Radda revealed that 70 percent of bandits’ informants and collaborators live within towns and villages. “These informants and collaborators are fueling the insurgency by supplying food, hard drugs, petrol, selling rustled animals for bandits, and moving essential items from the forests into the…

The Kano State Government has presented ₦500,000 cash and essential food items to the bereaved family of Abba Sa’idu Maihula, a victim of thuggery who was tragically killed at Tudun Fulani in Kurnar Asabe Quarters, Dala Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Enlightenment Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Kano State Muhammad Dahir Idris made available to newsmen. New Security Commissioner Assumes Duty, Promises Robust Inter-Agency Collaboration The statement explained that,while presenting the donation on behalf of the government, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Special Services, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim…

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has promised to provide educational scholarship for children of the slain civilian JTF members that lost their lives along Dikwa-Marte road. Eight members of the Force were tragically killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along the road on Tuesday. The governor also announced an immediate assistance of N5 million to each of the bereaved families to cater for their basic needs. Zulum made the announcement during a condolence visit to families of the fallen heroes in Fezzan ward of the metropolis. Troops Overrun Terrorist Hideout in Sambisa Forest “I want to…

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to strategic, secure, and technologically advanced border management during a high-level engagement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other key stakeholders in Abuja. The Minister emphasized the country’s evolving identity as more than just a nation but a beacon of innovation, opportunity, and hospitality for all. Customs Seizes 29,825L of Smuggled PMS in Adamawa, Taraba “Nigeria is a nation of hope not just for Nigerians but for the global community. We are proud to host you and assure you of our peace loving, innovative people and…

The Federal Ministry of Finance has taken a significant step towards driving economic growth and development with the signing of the 2025 Performance Contract by its Directors and Heads of Units, following the recent 2 Day Ministerial Performance Management Retreat organised by the Ministry. The event themed: Strengthening Performance Management for Fiscal Stability,was held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yola, the Adamawa State Capital. This milestone signifies the formal conclusion of the Ministerial Performance Sub-System and marks the commencement of the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) for the 2025 Performance Cycle. In her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary Federal…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has commissioned 16 key infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware in Sokoto State, as part of a nationwide effort to upgrade tertiary health institutions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described the projects as a major leap forward in strengthening mental health care and general service delivery in Nigeria’s northern region. Management of Dawanau Neuropsychiatric visits Gaya Emirate “This commissioning is a clear demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment…

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has called on the Kano State Government and all stakeholders to urgently implement the Child Protection Law 2023, as part of efforts to safeguard the rights and well-being of children across the state. Speaking at the Children’s Day 2025 celebration held at the Coronation Hall, Kano State Government House, UNICEF Kano Chief of Office, Mr. Rahma Rihood Mohammad Farah, emphasized the importance of turning policy into action to truly protect children. “V-PeSDI Highlights Alarming Plight of Vulnerable Children, Calls for Global Support” “Indeed, every child is a treasure full of potential,” Farah stated. “As…

Sani Haruna The Katsina State Government has declared that only qualified health institutions will be allowed to operate within the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tertiary Health Institutions, Hon. Umar Mammada, announced this policy stance while discussing the proliferation of private health training facilities and the need to verify their compliance with regulatory standards. Report Reveals Deficiencies in Katsina’s Healthcare Institutions According to him, the government inaugurated the first visitation panel on October 25, 2024, to assess these institutions and address growing concerns about their rapid expansion and substandard operations. The panel completed its evaluation and found…