Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to rebuilding public trust in official communication, saying the ministry will remain guided by honesty, clarity, and national interest. Idris made the statement in Abuja after receiving the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NAEAPS) for Excellence in Public Communication and Transparency. The award ceremony was organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in partnership with The Best Strategic Media. Info Minister Leads Delegation to US Broadcasters Conference The honour marks the Minister’s second national recognition within five days,…
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The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide citizenship and values reorientation campaign aimed at transforming patriotism from sentiment into concrete everyday action. The initiative, titled “My Nigeria, My Responsibility,” was officially launched on Monday at the State House, Abuja, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign, driven by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, seeks to revive a culture of responsible citizenship and reinforce the idea that national progress is a collective duty shared by all Nigerians. Speaking at the launch,…
The Executive Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, Dr. Mani Tsoho, has condemned the night attack carried out by armed men in Kururawa community and has led a delegation of senior government officials to condole with the people of Lakwaya Ward. According to reports from residents, the attackers invaded the community at night, opened fire, and killed one person. UNICEF, Partners Launch Birth Registration Campaign in Gwarzo They also abducted Alhaji Yakubu of Tsohuwa Kururawa, leaving the community in fear and distress. During the visit, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and assured residents that the Local…
Bosede Olufunmi Alemeru The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme has conducted a one-day capacity-building training for civil society organisations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Kano, focusing on budget tracking, public procurement monitoring, investigative journalism, and the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Speaking during the training on Monday, the Lead Facilitator,Dr. Abdussalam Kani, said the exercise aims to strengthen accountability and transparency in budget implementation and public service delivery. BudgIT Foundation,RoLAC Hosts Tracka Town Hall in Dawakin Kudu According to him, the training will equip participants with the skills to track and report the implementation…
The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE), a seven-year flagship programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has intensified efforts to strengthen education governance in Kano State. As part of its ongoing commitment, PLANE convened a high-level stakeholder engagement to review the progress of the Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) and assess the third-quarter budget performance within the basic education sector. K-SAFE,Awards 100,000 to Outstanding Education Content Creator PLANE, which works to improve foundational learning by promoting inclusive and effective education systems, has been supporting both government and non-state actors in…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), an organization committed to soil protection and sustainable agriculture, has organized a webinar for African journalists under the health and environment promotion network, REMAPSEN, as part of activities marking this year’s World Soil Day. The virtual event, themed “Healthy Soils for a Resilient Future: Transforming Evidence, Partnerships and Inclusion into Action,” spotlighted the growing threat of soil degradation across Africa and its implications for food security. Soil, Sweat and Sovereignty: Kano’s New Agricultural Dawn Experts noted that the continent is grappling with declining soil health caused by erosion, climate change, poor farming…
Sani Haruna The Northern Elders’ Political Forum has strongly condemned former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Marafa, over his recent call for the United States to invade Nigeria on account of rising insecurity, describing the comment as “reckless, unpatriotic, and a threat to national stability.” In a communiqué issued at the end of its annual meeting in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the Forum’s National Coordinator, Malam Yusuf Abubakar, said Marafa’s remarks were not only “ridiculous” but amounted to a call for anarchy. Agwada Community in Kebbi Seeks Support to Enroll Out-of-School Children Abubakar said “any Nigerian, regardless of social or political…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano, has organized a capacity-building workshop for journalists from various media organizations, aimed at improving professional standards and promoting quality journalism across the country. The training, held as part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week, featured presentations by seasoned media professionals who addressed key aspects of journalistic practice, including safety, ethics, and translation. ₦2 Million Aid for Fallen Journalists’ Families Isn’t Enough-Gombe Delivering a paper titled “Safety Tips in Journalism,” Chief Press Secretary to the Kano state governor ,Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad outlined practical measures journalists should adopt while covering high-risk…
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has formally decorated Ademola Oriyomi, Head of the NEMA Mission Control Centre (NMCC), with his new rank of Navy Captain, urging him to justify the confidence placed in him through higher dedication, discipline, and exceptional performance. The ceremony took place at NEMA Headquarters, Abuja, with the assistance of the wife of the newly promoted officer. Inter-Agency Synergy Key to Tackling Flood Challenges in Nigeria-NEMA In her remarks, Mrs. Umar congratulated Navy Captain Oriyomi on the well-deserved elevation, describing it as a testament to his professionalism, hard work,…
The All Care Charitable Foundation (ACCF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection systems in Kano State as a member of the newly established Consortium on Child Protection. According to the organization, it is fully prepared to contribute its expertise and resources toward ensuring the effective implementation of the Kano State Child Protection Law, aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of children across the state. 2.3 Million Children Under-Immunised in Nigeria- SCI Warns ACCF noted that public awareness remains a critical part of the process and pledged to intensify sensitization efforts among community members, stakeholders, and institutions to…