The Kano State Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative is set to collaborate with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to improve revenue generation and strengthen revenue collection within the Ministry. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, disclosed this when he led a delegation from the Service on a courtesy visit to the Ministry. RMAFC Unveils Digital Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue Maitama said the visit was aimed at discussing strategies to help the Ministry achieve its revenue generation targets and address challenges affecting effective revenue collection and remittance. He stressed the importance of strengthening…
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Jamilu Abubakar The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a three-day training to strengthen disaster preparedness, community engagement and emergency response across seven northern states. The training, being held in Gombe State, has participants from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba and Yobe States. It focuses on the Community Engagement for Social and Behaviour Change in Humanitarian Action Toolkit (CHAT), with emphasis on disaster preparedness, risk communication, accountability and coordinated emergency response. UNICEF, NEMA Strengthen Emergency Response Across Northwest Representing the Operations Office of NEMA, the Zonal Chief Officer, Abubakar…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has pledged to support the families of 10 police officers and other victims killed by terrorists along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. Governor Nasir Idris made the commitment when a delegation from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Umar Shehu Nadada, paid him a condolence visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. White Heart Demands Justice as Police Arrest Suspects in Kano Family Killings Governor Idris condoled with the Nigeria Police Force and the families…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has assured the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, of his administration’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the institute in the areas of security, cultural promotion and national development. Governor Idris gave the assurance when he received participants of Senior Executive Course 48 (SEC 48) of NIPSS, who visited him at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as part of their study tour of the state. NIPSS Explores Kano’s Creative Economy, Cultural Potential The Governor welcomed the delegation and said Kebbi remained open to partnerships with institutions committed to advancing national…
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has intensified efforts to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and response to diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. The development was discussed during a Surveillance and Routine Immunization (RI) Review Meeting held with Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and Assistant Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (ADSNOs). MOH, BA-N Organizes workshop on Diptheria, Cholera The meeting reviewed surveillance activities on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), vaccine-preventable diseases and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) documentation ahead of the forthcoming OBR documentation exercise. Speaking at the meeting, the…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, promote professionalism and ensure greater integrity in Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of the Tribunal. Gurasa- How Kano’s Traditional Bread Sustains Livelihoods Amid Rising Costs The Minister described the development as a significant step towards building a more professional, responsible and globally competitive advertising industry. He urged members of the Tribunal to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, independence and fairness. “Let us build an advertising…
Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim is one of Nigeria’s most experienced broadcasters, journalists and media administrators, with a career spanning more than four decades and marked by professional excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to public communication. Born on 18 April 1960 in Magashi Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, Hajiya Sa’a began her educational journey at Kofar Kudu Primary School before attending Government Secondary School, Dala, Kano. Ex-ARTV DG Sa’a Ibrahim Appointed Member Advertising Offences Tribunal She later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Sokoto, an Advanced Diploma in Radio Production…
The Accelerated Basic Education Programme, ABEP, has been described as a major intervention for reducing the number of out-of-school children by providing them with a second chance to acquire basic education. This was disclosed during a step-down training for ABEP facilitators held at the GSS Dangana Cluster in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. EYEPINN Vows Continuous Monitoring of Teachers to Strengthen FLN The training was organised by the Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board, QISMB, in collaboration with UNICEF, to strengthen the capacity of facilitators implementing the second-chance education programme. Speaking during the training, facilitators Zahra’u…
The founder and Director of Surge Africa, Nasreen Alamin, says the organisation’s advocacy campaigns have contributed to the development of progressive climate and environmental policies in Nigeria. Speaking on Surge Africa’s advocacy work and its influence on policy, Nasreen said several of the organisation’s campaigns had resulted in increased government action on climate change, environmental protection and green mobility. Kano Emerges 4th in 2025 Subnational Climate Performance Index She cited the 2024 North West Commissioners’ Summit on Climate Change organised by Surge Africa, which she said culminated in the Kano Declaration on Climate and Environment. According to her, the declaration…
For generations, Gurasa, a traditional flatbread popular across Northern Nigeria, has remained an important part of the region’s food culture. In Kano, the delicacy is not only a popular meal but has also developed into a thriving small-scale industry, providing income for bakers, sellers and other people involved in its value chain. Zaria Bread Seller Who Topped Medicine Class Bags Scholarship From the early hours of the morning, the aroma of freshly baked Gurasa fills parts of the city, particularly the popular Jakara Yan Gurasa area, where production and marketing of the traditional bread remain active. Usually eaten with soup…
Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has expressed readiness to strengthen collaboration with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) to promote science and technology education to international standards. Professor Musa made this known after the management of KHAIRUN, led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, announced plans to honour him with a colloquium and conference scheduled for August 18 and 19, 2026, at the Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata Auditorium, KHAIRUN. KHAIRUN, Skyline University Set for Major Academic Pact The BUK Vice Chancellor described the planned honour as a source of motivation, saying it…
Sani Dutsinma Ten police officers and two civilians have been killed during a fierce gun battle between security operatives and suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Police Rescue 15 Abducted Victims After Gun Battle in Kogi According to the police spokesman, operatives intercepted a large group of armed bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states before engaging them in a…
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…
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…