In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare and industrial sectors, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), EMS Brazil, and Oaks Medical Limited. The signing ceremony, presided over by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, marks a significant step in translating high-level diplomatic engagements into operational partnerships. The MoU follows discussions between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Brazil. Both leaders emphasized the…
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has officially handed over the 24 rescued schoolgirls of Maga Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School to their families, a day after they regained freedom from bandits. The brief handover ceremony was held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, in the presence of the girls’ parents, government officials, security representatives, and well-wishers. Kebbi Government Reopens GGCS Maga, Assures Full Security Speaking at the event, Governor Idris commended the courage and professionalism of the security operatives involved in the search-and-rescue mission. He also appreciated the people of Kebbi State for their prayers and unwavering support throughout…
The Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru, has pledged the emirate’s full support to the Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, as part of efforts to strengthen education in Rano and across Kano State. The Emir gave the assurance when he received the management, staff, and students of the college at his palace. The delegation was led by the institution’s proprietor, Alhaji Sani Jogana, and the provost, Hajiya Bilkisu Abdullahi Turaki. In a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations of the college, Ado Salisu, the Emir described education as the backbone of development, particularly at a…
Ado Salisu Former NBA star and influential Nigerian basketball figure, Olumide Oyedeji, has hailed the Lagos Legends for their dramatic 74–72 victory over Rivers Hoopers, a win that secured the team its first-ever NBBF Premier League title and qualification for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL). Oyedeji, who owns Hoops N’ Read and serves on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), described the victory as a significant milestone for the domestic league. He said the Legends’ success demonstrates that Nigerian clubs can reach continental standards through effective planning and discipline. He urged the newly crowned champions to begin…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris from Jigawa State, over the suspected trafficking of three young girls. In a statement, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended following a heated argument between them over the payment arrangement for the girls. 44 Kano Hisbah Commanders Elevated to Superintendent Rank According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that Habibu Idris had been trafficking girls from Jigawa State for ₦10,000 each, but on this occasion demanded ₦15,000 per…
Safiyanu Dantala Jobawa An bukaci iyayen yara musamman na ‘yan mata masu shekaru tara (9) da su ba da cikakken hadin kai domin tabbatar da ingantaccen gudanar da rigakafin cutar sankarar mahaifa (HPV) a jihar Kano. An yi wannan kira ne a wani shiri na wayar da kan jama’a kan rigakafin HPV da aka gudanar a ranar Laraba a makarantar firamare ta Garun Mallam Kudu Special, da ke karamar hukumar Garun Mallam. HPV Vaccine Community Outreach Records Encouraging Turnout in Kano Shirin ya gudana ne ƙarƙashin jagorancin Aisha Ibrahim Abdulkadir, wacce ta wakilci ƙungiyar E-Health Africa, mai jagorantar gangamin wayar…
Khadijah Aliyu The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) Kano Trade Zone (KFTZ) has convened the 2025 Investors and Stakeholders Forum, bringing together key actors from across the investment and regulatory landscape to strengthen collaboration and boost economic activities within the zone. The event, held at the KFTZ Conference Room, was attended by investors and representatives of major regulatory bodies, including the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, NAFDAC, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), NDLEA, NESREA, Kano Emirate Council, and other relevant stakeholders. Cross River to Host Global Investment Summit in London In his welcome address, the Head of the…
Nafisa Murtala Ahmad At just 17, Husaila Mubarak (not real name) had already learned to make herself small. Growing up in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, her days were long and repetitive. Before dawn, she helped her mother fry bean cakes (kosai), then spent afternoons fetching water for the household. Her schooling ended abruptly in JSS 3, not due to a lack of interest, but because of financial hardship. “In my mind, I told myself, maybe school is not for girls like me. I just accepted it because that is what I saw everywhere. “Many girls in…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has presented a proposed budget of ₦901.841 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged the “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa II. ”The budget is designed to drive development and implement key projects across the state. Public Hospital Care: The Jigawa State Instance, Lessons from the 2025 Ranking According to the Governor, the budget allocates ₦693.4 billion (76.9%) to capital expenditure and ₦208.4 billion to recurrent expenditure. Notably, Education and Health sectors received over ₦310 billion, reflecting the administration’s focus on social services. Speaking on the presentation, the…
The Kano State Government has called on all 44 Local Government Areas to actively participate in the 2025 National Agricultural Show and use the platform to showcase the state’s agricultural capacity to a national and global audience. The call was made by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, during the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the annual show held in Karu, Nasarawa State. The Commissioner, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Matters, Alhaji Bashir Abubakar Yaro, said it was time for renewed commitment to agriculture as…