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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Digital Birth Registration Mobilization Drive Takes off in Kano Nigeria’s last census was in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790, with 71,345,488 males and 69,086,302 females. President Tinubu stressed the pivotal role of a technology-driven process in ensuring credible and verifiable results and the need…

Sani Haruna The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a one million naira (₦1,000,000) bribe, and recovered a suspected stolen vehicle among other exhibits. The Commands Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Katsina, the state capital. According to the statement, the police while on a routine patrol along Birnin Kuka village, Mashi LGA, Katsina State, officers attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a Toyota Corolla LE, green colour, driven by Mubarak Kabir and Adamu Hashim all of Kurna, Fagge LGA, Kano State.…

Sani Haruna The katsina state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, has paid an schedule visit to Government College Katsina, Day Wing, where she inspect the ongoing projects within the school premises. During the visit, the commissioner also supervised the second-term terminal examination were she noticed delay in examination delivery and took swift action, emphasizing that such incidents will no longer be tolerated. Report Reveals Deficiencies in Katsina’s Healthcare Institutions Zainab Musawa als observed that, some students were seated on the floor due to insufficient chairs, desks among other infrastructures which were inadequate to cover all…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has made it compulsory for recruited women security guard to wear Hijab in their duty post State Commissioner of Information, Youth Sports and Culture Hon. Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the state executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Umar Namadi. Chidari Urges Constituents to Uphold Islamic Values He said, state government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty. He stated that the directive is part of the government’s efforts to provide an inclusive and enabling environment for…

The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) Bayero University Kano BUK has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender-related initiatives by renewing its mandate and enhancing its human resource capacity. The Director CGS, Dr. Ambassador Safiya Nuhu, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. She assured the vice chancellor of CG’s continued support in tackling societal issues, particularly in reinforcing family values, promoting cultural heritage, and instilling positive moral upbringing. Dr. Safiya emphasized that the new appointments of deputy directors of the center signify the University’s shared commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through gender-focused research…

A 24-year-old man named Shamsu Yakubu from Kano State was arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for allegedly licking a goat’s genital organs in a video that went viral on TikTok. Shamsu claimed he did it to gain social media fame. In the video, Shamsu was seen instructing someone to record him performing the obscene act. Kano Hisbah Arrests Couple for Secretly Getting Married Residents who witnessed the video were outraged and threatened to beat him up, leading a community leader to report him to the Hisbah Board. Shamsu Yakubu, a resident of Dawakin Kudu local government area of…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the finishing touches of the Bus and Taxi Terminal project at Mabushi, Abuja. Wike expressed his dissatisfaction in Abuja on Tuesday, after he had inspected the terminal, which was at 90 per cent completion. The minister visited the site after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Apo to Wasa left wing service lane, on the Outer Southern Expressway, and the Inter-change to link Wole Soyinka Way with Murtala Mohammed Way. Minister Woos French Investors with Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Wike also inspected the construction of the…

Muhammad Jamil Abubakar Civil society CSOs groups and agricultural advocates have expressed strong concern over the Gombe State Government’s 2025 agriculture budget, describing it as inadequate, inconsistent, and lacking critical support for smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth. At a press briefing in Gombe organized by the Small Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Gombe State Budget Committee Group (BCG), with support from ActionAid Nigeria’s SUPIA project, stakeholders criticized the 3.6% allocation to agriculture far below the 10% benchmark set by the Maputo and Malabo Declarations. President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Bank of Agriculture The Chairman…

The Kano State Police Command has taken into custody a 20-year-old man, Umar Auwal, also known as ‘Abba Dujal,’ who voluntarily surrendered and confessed to a series of violent crimes committed across Kano and Jigawa states. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, Auwal, a resident of Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, confessed to the murder of a man in Sabon Gari Quarters, Kano, where he reportedly stabbed the victim to death and stole his Infinix Hot 40i smartphone, which he later sold for…

The Kano State Government says it will construct 130 new schools in rural areas to improve girls’ education under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program. The state commissioner for education, Dr.Ali Haruna Makoda stated this during an advocacy visit to the emir of Karaye. The AGILE program, supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged 10-20. According to him, the schools will be built in hard-to-reach communities where girls had to walk long distances to access education. Dr. Makoda noted that, under Kano AGILE ten schools, including the Special…

Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), and Spaces for Change (S4C), under the European Union-funded eRIGHTS Project, condemn the proposed amendment to the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023. The act seeks to mandate the establishment of physical offices by social media platforms and compel bloggers to register with recognized national associations and maintain local offices within Nigeria. Telecom Users to Pay More as NCC Approves Tariff Increase This was contained in a statement signed by the executive director CUTAD Y.Z Ya’u,made available to newsmen. According to him, the bill, titled “A Bill…

Ado Salisu 78 athletes and 24 officials are to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming Federation of International University Sports (FISU) scheduled to hold in July this year in Germany. The President of Nigeria University Game Association (NUGA) professor Bawa Muhammad who spoke through the chairman Technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai alias AA dropped this hints in a chat with newsmen shortly after the just concluded FISU trial tournament at University of Jos, Plateau state. Young Athlete Abubakar Sets Sights on Olympic Medal According to him, the FISU trial which commenced from April 6 to 12 attracted 19 universities and…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori, representing Jigawa North East Senatorial zone has emphasized that no vacancy for Jigawa number one seat coming 2027 election. Speaking at a Citizens and Government Engagement Programme in Birniwa Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. He advised those who are dreaming of the number one seat in the state within the party and outside the party shield their ambitions as no vacancy in the governorship seat comes 2027. The Senator explained that governor’s performance during his first tenure is remarkable therefore he deserves to be re-elected in 2027. Gale of…

Following the misleading and harmful report circulating on social media by freedom Radio which allegedly assessed members of the 10th Kano State House of Assembly based on motions moved during plenary sessions, it should be noted that such claims are baseless, unfounded, and untrue. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Kano house of assembly KNHA Kamaludeen Sani Shawai made available to newsmen. KNHA Reaffirms Commitment to Public Hearings, Legislative Duties According to him, it is crucial to highlight that the online platforms involved in the viral publication lack credibility and transparency. He said, the…

Khadijah Aliyu The faculty of education Bayero University Kano BUK has organized an event to commemorate its 50th anniversary and 3rd national conference. The event themed “Transformative Education for the future: Confronting Emerging issues and unlocking opportunities “ witnessed large turn out relevant stakeholders in the education sector. Speaking at the conference, the state minister of education Professor Suwaiba Ahmed Said explained that, as part of efforts to strengthen national education system, President Bola Tinubu has approved 120 billion naira to advance the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) agenda in Nigeria. She noted that, the initiative aims to…

Wasilah Ladan In a strong show of solidarity and support, Nigerians living abroad have officially endorsed Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy for the governorship of Lagos State in the 2027 elections. The endorsement was made during an event held on Saturday, April 13, 2025. This declaration follows a similar show of support from the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, who cited Seyi Tinubu’s leadership qualities, relevant experience, and strong qualifications as key reasons for their backing Speaking at the event, Mr. Austin Dafe, President of The Future Platform, highlights the urgent need for youth leadership to confront Nigeria’s pressing challenges.…

Khadijah Aliyu The Office of the Accountant General, Kano state Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, has organized a technical session on the state’s international public sector accounting (IPSAS) Accrual financial statements for 2024. Gombe Petitions EFCC Over AFN’s Financial Mismanagement The session aims to enhance transparency and accountability in public fund management, block financial leakages, and create a conducive environment for investment and job creation. In her welcome remarks the state Accountant General, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi, explained that,the Kano State Government’s commitment to effective financial management is evident in its adoption of IPSAS and the preparation of the…

The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga. The statement explained that, is is worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular. He said, while President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country…

Ado Salisu The President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF),Olusegun Runsewe has expressed gratitude to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), Scotland for donating golf equipment to the NGF. Runsewe made the remarks during the unveiling of the golf equipment at the Golf and Health Signature in Abuja Abuja to Host 26th IBB Amateur Ladies Open Golf Tournament The NGF President noted that the equipment would go a long way in ensuring the growth and development of the sport at the grassroots. He expressed his appreciation to the R & A for the kind donations, promising that the…

Ado Salisu  Child right advocates, educators and caregivers have called for inclusive opportunities for children living with autism and other special needs to enable them achieve their full potential and contribute to society. The stakeholders made the call at a “Meet and Greet’ event in Abuja. It was an occasion to celebrate Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old Nigerian autistic artist who recently broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Largest Painting, as the latest world’s largest art canvas by an individual. Tagbo-Okeke had on April 2, unveiled the awe-inspiring canvas titled: “Impossibility is a Myth,” measuring 12,303 square meters,…