The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has appealed to all stakeholders for a joint action to tackle the menace of child and human trafficking in the country. Dr. Neliaku made the call on Monday in Abuja at the public presentation of the book, “Vicious Red Circle”, written by Alex Oriaku, a diplomat. Police Nail Human Trafficking Kingpin, Armed Robbery Suspect The NIPR boss, who was the Book Reviewer said the book challenges every citizen; including policymakers and faith leaders to join forces towards dismantling the “system of silence” that allows human trafficking and other…
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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended the security agencies for their efforts in combating the incursion of bandits into the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State from neighbouring states. The troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono LGA, led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, contained bandit incursions into the area and protected the communities. A Dream for Kano’s Youth: Senator Barau’s Vision to Transform BUK Stadium into a Hub of Greatness On November 1, in response to a tip-off on the movement of bandits, the troops of 3 Brigade, supported by…
The Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has reiterated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains firmly committed to protecting press freedom and improving the welfare of working journalists in the state. Dawakin-Tofa made this known during a Tea Break Session organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, Kano, where he dismissed allegations of media harassment under the present administration. CITAD Condemns NBC Directive, Warns of Threat to Press Freedom He described Governor Yusuf as “the most media-friendly governor in Nigeria”, citing several awards and recognitions conferred on him for…
The Kano State Government is set to transform payroll administration across its 44 local government areas with the introduction of a new Staff and Payroll Management Software aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the payment of workers’ salaries. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, stated this at the closing ceremony of a four-day capacity-building workshop held in Kano. Kano Governor Suspends Acting HoS Over Salary Fraud Allegations The training brought together key personnel from the State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and the Ministry…
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) came under violent attack during an enforcement operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The operation, led by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and Chairman of the Federal Task Force, was part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to curb the sale and distribution of fake, substandard, and unwholesome products in Nigeria. NAFDAC Steps In as Unsafe Zetol Product Raises Health Fears According to a statement released by the agency, the exercise began peacefully but turned chaotic when a group of…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Nigerian immigration officials of preventing her from travelling abroad after allegedly seizing her passport without any legal justification. The lawmaker raised the alarm in a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday morning, openly confronting the officers and questioning their authority. “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?” she asked during the livestream. According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the incident occurred just days after she marked her second anniversary in office. She claimed it was not the first time she had been harassed by immigration personnel, recalling an earlier encounter where she…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has taken a major step toward strengthening the state’s education system by introducing a bill that seeks to enforce the use of mother tongue, particularly the Hausa language, as a medium of instruction in schools across the state. The proposed legislation, titled Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill,was sponsored by the member representing Takai Constituency, Hon. Musa Ali Kachako. Experts identify Mother tongue as contributor to early child care Presenting the bill during plenary, Hon. Kachako argued that the initiative aligns with global educational standards, noting that many advanced nations…
Abbas Bamalli Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State inaugurated the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households on Monday to curb malnutrition. Radda said the grains would be distributed through a committee established to address the nutrition crisis in the state. He described the gesture as compassion, responsibility and shared determination to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry and no child suffers from malnutrition or neglect. UNICEF Donates 12,948 Cartons of RUTF to Tackle Malnutrition in Kano “We’re all aware that the current economic hardship has placed many families under great pressure, with rising food…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued six kidnapped victims unhurt following a successful operation in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar on Sunday. According to the statement, on November 2, 2025, a group of about twelve armed bandits invaded Ukuhu, Tungar Wazga, and Unguwar Chiroma villages in Danko-Wasagu LGA, abducting ten residents during the attack. Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Danko, swiftly mobilized…
The Kano State Government KNSG has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing education by expressing readiness to partner with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in promoting academic excellence across the state. The State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also serves as the Commissioner for Higher Education, made this known while receiving a delegation from KHAIRUN led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul Rashid Garba, in his office on Monday. Gwarzo commended the university management for its proactive role in complementing government efforts, assuring that the state would carefully study the recommendations presented by the institution on the effective implementation of…