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The Kano State Government KNSG has expressed its commitment to support the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III project, a joint initiative by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Republic of Korea. Nigeria Partners CCECC to Strengthen Technical, Vocational Edu In a statement signed by Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education, Kano State Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru made available to newsmen. The project aims to enhance technical and vocational education across Africa, with a focus on strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems. The project will focus on the agricultural sector, with an…

Data released by Save the Children ahead of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris shows that 1.12 billion children worldwide, nearly half of the global child population, are unable to afford a balanced diet. WOFAN’s Irrigation Initiative Increases Income, Improves Nutrition for Rural Farmers in Kano This was contained in a press statement titled “Healthy diet now unaffordable for nearly half of world’s children” issued to newsmen. The International aid agency warns that rising food prices and the increasing cost of living have forced millions of families to opt for cheaper, less nutritious food, putting children’s health and…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to Maj. Gen. Idris for his service to the state, acknowledging his contributions to the ministry’s initial take-off. Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Affair Involving Sankara The governor described Maj. Gen. Idris as a dedicated public servant and a patriotic Nigerian, wishing him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement. Although his tenure was brief, Maj. Gen. Idris laid…

In a landmark achievement, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has successfully exported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States. This historic shipment underscores the refinery’s exceptional quality and its growing reputation as a reliable supplier of petroleum products to the global market. Fresh Petrol Hike Looms as Dangote Refinery Stops Sales in Naira According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Dangote Refinery arrived at US ports in March. An additional vessel, the Hafnia Andromeda, is scheduled to arrive at the Everglades terminal with…

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 35,000 bags of rice to the poor and vulnerable people of Katsina State. This is coming two weeks after it commenced the distribution of one million bags of rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Dangote Foundation Donates 80,000 Bags of Rice to Lagos State Representative of the Foundation, Mustapha Umar, disclosed this during the Katsina flag off on Tuesday at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium. Umar explained that the beneficiaries were selected across the 361 wards of the 34 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. He said that the…

Members of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget tracking and accountability recently paid an advocacy visit to the Director General of the State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB), Dr. Nasir Mahmud. CoP Visits Kano MoPB Advocates All Inclusive Immunization Policy The visit aimed to update the Director General on the activities of the CoP, share findings from the Immunization Budget Scorecard, and request improved access to immunization budget information. The CoP also sought to facilitate immunization budget releases in 2025. Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello, AHBN Zero Dose Learning Hub Project State Focal…

The Community of Practice on Immunization Budget Tracking, Accountability, and Sustainability CoP has called for an all-inclusive state immunization policy in Kano. This was part of recommendations by CoP during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Commissioner Ministry of Budget and Planning MoPB Alhaji Musa Suleiman Shanono. IWD:Kano CoP Urges Mothers, Caregivers to Prioritize Immunization The visit aims to advocate for increased funding and timely releases to address the issue of zero-dose children as well as an inclusive state immunization policy. Led by the state focal person for the AHBN Zero Dose Learning Hub project by Dr. Musa Muhammad…

My attention has been drawn to some publications with headlines suggesting that Kannywood rejected me because of my religion, and Nollywood because of my region. First of all, I did not grant any interview to any newspaper or publication in relation to this matter. How Ali Nuhu Became the King of Kannywood and Beyond However, to provide context: I was somewhat equivocal during a question-and-answer session at Nollywood in Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, USA, earlier this month, where I was asked about the challenges we encountered while making Mai Martaba and our journey to the Oscars. I mentioned issues…

The Federal Government FG has pledged it’s commitment to prioritize prevention and expanding TB Testing and treatment centres across Nigeria; emphasizing TB treatment remains free and accessible to reach the most vulnerable people. The First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, disclosed this at the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day-Community Outreach held at Sauka Community, Abuja. This year’s Commemoration is themed “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver” with our local slogan ” We Fit Do Am”. Senator Oluremi Tinubu asserted that this year’s theme is a call to action for all Nigerians and international partners, stressing, beyond…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has emphasized the need for all partners to align their projects and programs with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges. This call to action was made during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Minister Engages NESG on Six- Point Agenda for Quality Education “We must work together to fix our country’s educational system,” Dr. Alausa stressed. “The era of working in isolation is gone. We need collaborative efforts to ensure that our investments yield measurable results.” “The era of working in isolation is gone. We…

Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria’s oil production back to pre-2023 lows. Ibok-Ete Ibas Vows to End Delayed Salary Payments in Rivers State Sensational reporting of the crisis by journalists and opportunistic litigation would have inflamed tensions further, paralysing governance and risking lives. Schools and…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about the sale of Chlorpheniramine and Dexamethasone injection ampoules that are mislabelled and repacked as Noristerat Injection 200mg. Samples of the counterfeit product have been reported to be found in Niger State, Bauchi State, and especially the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano state. It is important to note that the counterfeiter has been tracked and arrested for further investigation and enforcement of regulatory sanctions. NAFDAC Cracks Down on Counterfeit Rice in PortHarcourt Genuine Noristerat 200mg is a contraceptive injection that offers 8 weeks of…

The Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), organized a three-day workshop focused on developing a performance management framework to improve healthcare services in Kano State. The workshop aimed to establish a shared understanding of performance management, design a structured framework, and create an implementation plan aligned with the agency’s objectives. KSCHMA Launches Electronic Medical Records System in Kano Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, explained that the initiative will strengthen their ability to provide quality and affordable healthcare to Kano State residents…

Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, met with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to discuss strategies for improving the education sector. The minister emphasized the government’s six-point agenda, which includes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), out-of-school children initiatives, girl-child education, data and digitalization. Minister of Edu Calls for Stronger NGO Collaboration To Bridge Gap These efforts are aimed at fostering quality education across Nigeria. Dr. Alausa highlighted Nigeria’s demographic advantage, noting that with a population of over 200 million people—70% of whom are under 30 years old…

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has recaptured five out of the 12 inmates who escaped from custody at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi. This is contained in a statement issued by Abubakar Umar, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Corrections, (DCC), on Monday in Abuja. Kogi Jailbreak: 12 Inmates Flee Federal Correctional Centre The News Agency”of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 24. NAN reports that during the incident, some of the Awaiting Trial Inmates (ATIs) in a section of the facility allegedly manipulated the…

A group of registered voters from Kogi Central Senatorial District on Monday submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the recall process of suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The constituents, In a letter signed by the Lead Petitioner, Salihu Habib, submitted at INEC headquarters, Abuja on Monday, declared that they no longer have confidence in Akpoti-Uduaghan as their senator and representative in the National Assembly. Ramadan: Senator Natasha Distributes Grains to Constituents The petitioners, under the aegis of Concerned Kogi Youth and Women, urged INEC to act with urgency and impartiality in…

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has on the occasion of the celebration of the 2025 World Meteorological Day reiterated the need for closing early warning gap. This year’s celebration themed “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together” reflecting a global commitment to strengthening early warning capabilities was celebrated globally on Sunday, 23rd March 2025, and was also used to mark the 75th anniversary of the organization. At a special ceremony to mark the day at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 24th March 2025, Professor Anosike said, “We must…

The Kogi State Government has confirmed that 12 inmates escaped from the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe during an early morning jailbreak. Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the incident in a statement on Monday in Lokoja. He revealed that the inmates allegedly fled through the prison towers, raising concerns about possible security lapses. Describing the jailbreak as “unfortunate,” Fanwo assured the public that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, is taking immediate steps to prevent a recurrence. Farouk Lawan Released from Prison After 5-Year Sentence He further disclosed that one of the escapees had already been re-arrested, while…

Kabiru Haruna The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, through his Private Secretary, Abdullahi Haruna Kwaru, has formally notified security agencies, particularly the police, about the schedule for the traditional Sallah festivities marking the end of Ramadan. Court Restrains Aminu Ado Bayero From Parading As Emir Of Kano The festivities will feature the Hawan Sallah, Hawan Daushe, and Hawan Nasarawa on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd days of Shawwal, followed by additional cultural celebrations on the 4th day of Shawwal. The notification aims to ensure proper security arrangements for the events, which also coincide with the 5th anniversary of…

With great humility and a deep sense of responsibility, I, Muhammad Abdullahi Sule of YEDA, hereby formally declare my intention to contest for the position of Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Kano State Chapter in the forthcoming election (27th March, 2025). As a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, leadership development, and community engagement, I am driven by the vision to reposition and revitalize the NYCN in our great state for greater impact. NYCN: Ambassador Namama Joins Kano Chairmanship Race My years of active participation in youth development programs, leadership roles, and community service have equipped me…