The Kano State Basic Traditional Birth Attendants Accreditation and Certification (BATACKANO) Bill 2025 and the Kano State Directorate of Medical Laboratory Services Bill 2025 has scaled second reading. The bills scaled through the stage during plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore KNHA Raises Alarm Over Child Trafficking, Calls for Stronger Enforcement The BATACKANO Bill, sponsored by the Speaker and presented by the member representing Dawakin Kudu Constituency Shuaibu Rabi’u, seeks to introduce a 12-month basic training and certification programme for traditional birth attendants across the state. Rabi’u explained that the initiative aims to reduce maternal…
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Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed several retail outlets and warehouses in Kano for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices involving the sale of under-measured fabric materials. The Director of Surveillance and Investigations at the Commission, Mrs. Bolade Adeyinka, disclosed this on Wednesday during an enforcement operation carried out in Sharada, Gandun Albasa, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, and other commercial areas within the state. FCCPC Moves to Curb Food Adulteration, Strengthen Consumer Protection Adeyinka explained that the operation followed weeks of discreet market surveillance and verified intelligence, which revealed that several fabric retailers were selling…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest of two young men in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State over a Facebook post allegedly criticizing the council chairman,Hon. Ibrahim Yakubu Addis, for abandoning a road construction project in the area. The two individuals, identified as Murtala Garba Doka and Shamsu Safiyanu Lambu, were reportedly arrested on Monday on the orders of the local government chairman following their online criticism of the uncompleted Lambu–Banki–Yarimawa–Jakata road project, which was said to have been approved by the state government at a cost of ₦240 million. Arresting a Student…
The 6th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS25), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), was held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, from 22nd to 23rd October, 2025 with the theme “Toward a More Inclusive Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)”. The Summit attracted over 1,200 participants including academics, ICT experts, policymakers, civil society actors, media practitioners, social influencers, government officials, youth and tech innovators from across Nigeria and beyond, including a large number of people with disabilities. CITAD Organizes 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit KANSIS On AI Over two days, participants engaged in five plenary sessions,…
Sani Haruna The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kebbi State Command has launched its 2025 Ember Months Campaign, with a strong call on motorists to prioritize safety and adhere strictly to traffic regulations during the busy travel season. The campaign, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving,” was officially flagged off in Birnin Kebbi by the Sector Commander, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, during a press briefing held to mark the commencement of the annual safety exercise. 61 Commanders Redeployed as FRSC Strengthens Operations Zakaria explained that the ember months campaign is an annual initiative aimed at intensifying public enlightenment…
Sani Haruna Agwada Community in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State has appealed to government authorities and development partners to support its efforts in enrolling out-of-school children and improving access to quality education. Concerned by the growing number of school-age children not attending school, youths in the community under the umbrella of the Agwada Youths Multipurpose Cooperative Association have launched a self-help initiative to ensure that every child is enrolled in school and given access to both Western and Islamic education. KNSG Inaugurates Committee to Tackle Out-of-School Children Speaking to newsmen, the Secretary of the Association, Malam Ashiru Hussaini,…
Preparations are underway for the 2nd Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) was inaugurated today in Kano. The event is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 21, 2025. BUK, SNB Commit to Strengthening Investigative Journalism The Society’s President, Prof. Umaru A. Pate, charged the committee to work diligently to ensure a successful and memorable event the first of its kind to be held in Kano. He disclosed that the conference is expected to attract over 400 professional broadcasters and inductees from within and outside the state.…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has been conferred with the prestigious titles of Honorary Fellow and Grand Patron of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) during the opening of the 7th National Transport Conference held in Abuja. The Governor, who also chaired the conference and delivered the keynote address, described the recognition as “both humbling and deeply fulfilling.” Gauta Club Gets 14 New Patrons as Waiya Champions Inclusive Politics He noted that the gathering provided an opportunity to share Kaduna’s success story in transport reform, while also learning and exchanging ideas with other stakeholders committed to…
In a significant development for the biggest public relations gathering in the world, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has accepted to be the Royal Ambassador for the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja, 2026. The respected traditional ruler, who also serves as Coordinating Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with the traditional institution, describing it as a strategic way to highlight Nigeria’s cultural heritage on the world stage. NIPR Kano Chapter Fixes January 31, 2026 for AGM, Elections “Bringing the…
The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has called on youths to reject the narrative that Nigeria is an unconducive environment to live in, advising them to always speak good of the country at every engagement. Dr. Neliaku who gave this advice at a webinar with Youth and Students Work Team of the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), described Nigeria as the best country on earth with special features that help in actualisation of dreams. He said the narrative that our nation is not good enough is being spread by those who have programmed…