All is now set for the formal unveiling of Nigeria’s hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026, an event that promises to spotlight the nation’s growing influence in global communication and public relations. The National Planning Committee (NPC) of the WPRF Abuja 2026, chaired by Dr. Suleiman Haruna, has concluded all arrangements for the National Unveiling Ceremony, which will serve as the official kick-off of activities leading up to the international gathering. VON to Provide Global Coverage for World Public Relations Forum The unveiling — designed as a hybrid event to ensure both physical and virtual participation…
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship Award on veteran sports journalist and former North West Vice President, Ado Salisu, in recognition of his over three decades of dedicated service to the sports media industry. The honour was part of activities marking SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, which celebrates 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence in the profession. SWAN Disowns Illegal Lagos Election, Petitions IGP, DSS In a statement signed by the Association’s National Secretary, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN described the recognition as “well-deserved,” noting that Ado Salisu had played significant roles in the…
Sani Haruna The spotlight once again falls on Kebbi State as Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, popularly known as Kauran Gwandu, earned high commendation from members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for his remarkable leadership and success in uniting major political figures across the state. The commendation came during the APC Governors’ meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, followed by a stakeholders’ session at the Presidential Banquet Hall. Legal Expert Strengthens Kebbi Police Capacity on Criminal Justice Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who spoke on behalf of the forum, lauded Governor Idris…
Umar Idris Shuaibu In journalism, words can build bridges or break walls. They can inform, provoke, or expose. But when truth becomes too dangerous to speak plainly, journalists often turn to the subtle art of innuendo, that is the craft of saying much without saying it directly. That’s exactly what Ibrahim Ishaq, the popular broadcast journalist known as Dan’uwa Rano, achieved with his viral program “Letter of Malam Imalu.” Through creative storytelling and metaphorical language, the journalist used satire and social commentary to mirror political realities in Kano State without naming names. The program, which struck a deep chord with…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended a 43-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Adodo from Fagge Local Government Area, for allegedly attempting to traffic two women to foreign countries. The victims 22-year-old Hajara Ismail from Funtua, Katsina State, and 33-year-old Bilkisu Haruna from Kofar Marusa, Katsina were intercepted alongside the suspect at a motor park while preparing to travel to Lagos. 2,000 Couples to Wed Under Kano Hisbah’s Mass Marriage Scheme From there, they reportedly planned to proceed to Somalia through Benin Republic, in search of what they described as “greener pastures” in Arabian countries. Speaking in an audio made…
Khadijah Abdullahi Yahaya Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and their consortium partners are joining forces to transform healthcare delivery and outcomes in Kano State, tackling persistent challenges such as high maternal mortality, weak primary healthcare systems, and limited access to essential services. Recent data from Nigeria Health Watch reveals that only 40% of rural residents in Kano have consistent access to basic health services. However, a new wave of collaboration among CSOs is bringing hope through unified advocacy aimed at shaping policies that save lives. The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH), EngenderHealth, the International Society of Media…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy, where global leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, is a counter-terrorism initiative co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. Germany Pushes New Ideas to Address Terrorism, Banditry in Nig The Rome edition of the high-level summit focused on enhancing regional and international collaboration against terrorism, with particular emphasis on the West…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has freed up financial resources, enabling state governments to embark on more people-oriented projects across the country. The Minister made the remark while leading Commissioners of Information from APC-governed states on an inspection tour of federal and state projects in Borno State, held on the sidelines of their Quarterly Strategic Meeting in Maiduguri. “The reform agenda of Mr. President is working. It’s putting resources into the coffers of the subnationals so that they can use it to work for…
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false and misleading a publication circulating in some newspapers and online platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the report as “baseless and untrue,” stressing that the Ministry did not issue or authorize any such announcement. “At no point did the Ministry issue or approve any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” Dr. Alausa said. He…
In line with its resolve to bridge the gap in revenue remittance from Nigeria’s mining sector into the Federation Account, the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has organized a sensitization workshop on the new data rendition template for stakeholders in the South-East Zone. The event, held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Enugu, brought together government officials, mining regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss effective strategies for accurate revenue tracking and reporting. Declaring the workshop open, the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that revenues generated from the mining sector are…