The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths in connection with an alleged illegal marriage ceremony conducted without the consent or knowledge of the parents of those involved. The Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this to journalists in Kano, saying the incident occurred in the Rimin Kebe area of Nasarawa Local Government Area. Warri Catholic Diocese Suspends Priest Over Secret Marriage in US According to him, those apprehended include the purported groom and bride, alongside three others who acted as representatives and a witness during the ceremony. Dr. Aminuddeen explained that the marriage was…
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Kabiru Haruna In a bold move to democratize access to tertiary education in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a significant overhaul of admission requirements into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maaruf Olatunji Alausa, made this announcement while unveiling new reforms aimed at streamlining the admission process and providing more opportunities for Nigerian youths. KNSG Distributes Admission Letters to Senior Secondary Students Dr. Alausa described the policy shift as “Renewed Hope in Action,” emphasizing that the youth are at the heart of national development and…
Citizens have called on the Kano State Government to prioritize erosion control, renovation of schools and roads, and upgrading of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the 2026 fiscal year to address pressing developmental needs across the state. These demands were presented during a town hall meeting on citizens’ inputs and engagements for the 2026 budget, held at the Murtala Muhammad Library, Kano. Pathfinder Organizes townhall meeting with WDCs on HPV vaccine The meeting was organized by the Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget (MPoB) in collaboration with the Kano Budget Working Group, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure…
The Waiya Foundation, an educational support organization founded by the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has provided educational support to 250 underprivileged students and pupils in Dala Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, Waiya Foundation Umar Ibrahim Waiya made available to newsmen. Speaking during the presentation ceremony held at Dala Primary School, Comrade Waiya said the initiative aims to bridge the educational gap and promote academic excellence among students and pupils in the area. Dangote Cement Increases Scholarship For Benue Communities He emphasized that the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has launched the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), a €175 million initiative aimed at addressing gully erosion, flooding, and watershed degradation across 23 states. The five-year project,seeks to scale up proven environmental interventions that protect farmlands and infrastructure, reduce flood risks, and improve livelihoods through sustainable land and water resource management. The EIB facility financing the programme was approved in 2020. Nig Seeks Catalytic Finance to Scale Up Climate-Smart Agric-Kyari In his keynote address, the Minister of Environment and Chairman of the NEWMAP-EIB…
In its continued effort to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a working visit to the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KSCHMA) to evaluate the utilisation of funds disbursed for the enrollment of vulnerable groups into the Kano State Contributory Health Care Scheme (KSCHCS). The visit, was part of KHETFUND’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public resources toward improving healthcare access for Kano residents. KHETFUND Monitors ₦34.8m Investments in Health According to the Fund, a total of ₦57.5 million has been released to KSCHMA…
Kano state government KNSG has reaffirmed it’s unwavering commitment to strengthening social protection systems and improving nutrition for women and children across the state. The state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known during a one-day sensitization program on Social Protection and Nutrition, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and People with Special Needs. 1,445 Kano Families Benefit from SAPZ’s Nutrition Support Represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the governor highlighted the crucial role of proper nutrition particularly for children aged one to two years in supporting optimal brain development and lifelong well-being.…
As part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public projects, the Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation has inspected no fewer than 90 Community Re-Orientation Committee (CRC) project sites across 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The Special Monitoring Tour, which is still ongoing, aims to assess the implementation and quality of CRC School Renovation Projects across all 44 LGAs in Kano State. K-SAFE Applauds Kano’s Edu Push, Vows Oversight on ₦4.38bn Projects The CRC School Renovation Project is a flagship initiative of the Kano State Government, introduced under the leadership of…
Shugaban kasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, zai bar Abuja zuwa birnin Rome na kasar Italiya, domin halartar taron shugabannin kasashen Aqaba da na matakin gwamnati, wanda zai maida hankali kan matsalar tsaro da ke kara kamari a yammacin Afirka. Gwamnan Kano Ya Sanya Hannu kan Dokar Kafa Rundunar Tsaro Taron wanda aka shirya fara shi a ranar 14 ga watan Oktoba, zai hada da shugabannin kasashen duniya, da manyan jami’an leken asiri da na soji daga sassan Afirka, da wakilan kungiyoyin kasa da kasa da masu zaman kansu, domin tattaunawa kan matsalolin tsaro da suka kunno kai a yankin. Shirin na…
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, a non-governmental organization, Unburden with FSaadina, has organized the second edition of the Strength, Awareness, Sisterhood, Aspiration (SASA) 2025 event to nurture strong girls and stronger bonds. SASA is committed to creating safe, faith-centered spaces that foster healthy relationships and strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters. NAWOJ Marks Int’l Day of the Girl Child With Maulud Symposium The event, held at Meena Event Center, drew the participation of mothers and daughters from across the state. In her welcome address, the Convener, FSaadina,Fatima Saadina Dantata explained that Unburden with FSaadina…