Ramatu Garba The national agency for the prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 15 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Abdullahi Babale, received the rescued victims from the Nigeria Police Force Kano State Command. Babale pointed out that the victims, whose final destination was Libya, were rescued in a house at Bachirawa Quarters in Kano by a team of policemen attached to the Division. The NAPTIP boss highlighted that the ages of the victims being trafficked ranged between 17 and 40 and comprised of 14 females and one male. “The rescued victims…
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Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria 7th Galien Africa Forum Launches in Dakar, Focusing on Youth-Led Innovations to Combat Climate Change The 7th Galien Africa Forum kicked off yesterday with the Youth Pre-Forum, bringing together young leaders from 16 African countries to present innovative solutions addressing climate and health challenges. This flagship event emphasizes the crucial role of leadership and artificial intelligence in driving effective health actions. Key Highlights: Innovative Solutions: Young participants showcased AI-based solutions tackling air pollution, malaria, waste management, mental health, and artificial photosynthesis. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The forum highlighted the potential of collaboration in building resilient health systems in Africa.…
President Tinubu and Federal Executive Council scrap Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development Commission. The National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports. The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy. The decisions were taken today at the meeting of Federal Executive Council in Abuja. …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new ministers, introducing several fresh faces into his cabinet. One of the appointees is Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, former Director at the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano, where she served from 2021 to 2024. PROFILE Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad is a trained educationist, gender advocate and consultant. She has been working in the field of education for 17 years. She has served the University in different positions including level coordinator, examination officer, PG coordinator, Sub Dean Academics, and Head of Department Science Education. Her consultancy portfolio centers on governance work and development…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed six ministers from his cabinet in a significant administrative restructuring aimed at enhancing government efficiency. The officials removed from their posts include Women Affairs Minister Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Tourism Minister Lola Ade-John, Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, and Youth Development Minister Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim. Additionally, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu, has been formally sacked. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the shake-up, which also includes the reassignment of 10 ministers to new portfolios and the nomination of seven new ministers,…
Muhammad Sani The national orientation agency NOA, in collaboration with the National Population Commission NPC with support from UNICEF, has commenced a Digital Birth Registration mobilization drive. The exercise aims to aid National planning and development, focusing attention on the birth registration of children between ages 0 – 5 years and providing them with NIN numbers for free. The nationwide digital birth registration social mobilization drive was aimed at ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. The NOA Kano state acting director, Alhaji Rabi’u Ado explained that birth registration is a fundamental…
Khadijah Aliyu Citizens for Development and Education CDE, in collaboration with the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission KANSIEC, organized a one-day town hall meeting on public sensitization ahead of the forthcoming local government council elections. Convener of Kano State Local Government Elections Observation Mission, who doubles as the Founder and National Coordinator of CDE, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, explained that the Town Hall meeting was conveyed to create awareness, sensitize the people and ensure a hitch-free Local Government election. He appealed to residents to come out en masse and exercise their franchise while urging all political parties participating in the election…
Former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan has regained freedom after serving a five-year prison sentence for soliciting and receiving a bribe from businessman Femi Otedola. Lawan was freed from the Kuje Correctional Facility in Abuja on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life He expressed gratitude to Allah and appreciation for the support of friends and family during his incarceration, saying, “I’m alive, in good health, and high spirits to be with my family, friends, and associates. I don’t take that for granted” . Lawan’s conviction stemmed from his role as chairman of the House…
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the wake of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State, claiming numerous lives and leaving many others injured. In an official statement, signed by Mohammed Alsahabi Saudi press Attache expressed sympathy for the victims of the tragic incident and extended its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian people during this difficult time, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families,” the statement read. The…
Saddam Ungogo Rice fortification has been described as an effective way of tackling malnutrition for a healthy society in Nigeria. The project manager of Technoserve Nigeria, Mr Seun Elere, stated this during a one-day workshop on Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria PRiFN organized by Technoserve Nigeria in collaboration with the World Food Program for journalists and nutrition stakeholders in Kano. Mr Elere maintained that the addition of essential vitamins and minerals to rice or the replacement of micronutrients lost during rice milling would increase its nutritional value. He pointed out that the PRiFN program was launched in 2021 after the…
The Federal Government has stopped export of locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas. The measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo, said “Short Term Solution: With effect from November 1, 2024, NNPCL and LPG producers are to stop exporting LPG produced in-country, or import equivalent volumes of LPG exported at cost reflective prices.” Ekpo convened a meeting in Abuja with stakeholders to address the skyrocketing price and its attendant hardship on Nigerians. This was contained in a statement by spokesman…
The Kano State House of Assembly has given the green light for local government elections to proceed as scheduled on October 26, 2024, despite a Federal High Court order directing otherwise. This decision comes after Justice Simon Amobeda disqualified the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) chairman and members due to their political affiliations. Lawan Hussaini Dala, Majority Leader of the Assembly, criticized the court’s ruling, citing a contradiction with an earlier decision by Justice Nura Ma’aji. That decision prevented 19 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), from challenging the elections. Dala confidently stated, “Conducting the election does…
Kano State Upper Shari’a Court has ordered AIG Zone One to investigate suspended Jigawa Commissioner, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, over allegations of enticing married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu The Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the order following a Direct Complaint filed before his court by Husband to the 1st Defendant; Nasir Buba, praying the court to order police to conduct an investigation over the alleged relationship between his wife and Auwalu Sankara. During the court session, Counsel to the Complainant, Barrister Haruna Magashi, holding the brief of Barrister Sa’id Muhammad Tudun Wada told the court that they have overwhelming evidences to…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has received the 29 students who recently completed their master’s degrees at SR University in India, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ambitious foreign scholarship program. These graduates are part of a broader initiative by the Kano State Government to sponsor 1,001 students for advanced studies, aimed at empowering the youth with global knowledge and skills. The welcoming ceremony, held at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Governor Yusuf in company of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso personally received the students, underscoring the importance the administration places on education and human capital development.…
The Kano state house of assembly KNHA has called on the state government to construct a drainage at Bello Maitama road in Tarauni local government area. This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance moved by member representing Tarauni Alhaji Kabiru Dahiru Sule during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jib”il Isma’il Falgore. Mover of the motion argued that, construction of the drainage will go a long way in reducing flooding and other environmental hazards. He maintained that, during rainy season it takes several hours to access the road due to lack of drainage that will allow…
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure. During the report presentation, Governor Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations. He emphasized that their…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by Justice Simon Amobed has disqualified Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi from being Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) for being a political party card-carrying member This was sequel to a suit filed by Aminu Aliyu Tiga and All Progressive Congress (APC). The defendants in the suit are Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney General , Kano State, INEC, Director, Department of State Services. Others are Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, State Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, Anas…
Khadijah Aliyu The Society for Women Development and Empowerment for Nigeria SWODEN, in collaboration with Nutrition International NI under its gender-responsive behavioural change intervention BCI strategy project, organized a one-day workshop with women organizations on gender mainstreaming to support BCI. According to the executive director of SWODEN, who doubles as co-chair of KanSLAM, Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu Muhammad, the workshop was organized to create awareness towards increased male participation in women’s access to healthcare and to empower women to utilize MNCH services. She noted that others are to equip motivators and service providers on how to increase knowledge among pregnant women…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that its 330kV Ugwaji–Apir Double Circuit transmission lines 1&2, tripped due to a fault, resulting in a forced power outage affecting the North East, North West and parts of North Central. At approximately 4:53am, the Ugwuaji–Markurdi 330kV Line 2 tripped and 243 MW on that line was transferred to Line 1 on the same route. At 4:58am, Line 1 also tripped, resulting in a total loss of 468 MW. By around 5:15am and 5:17am Line 1 and Line 2 were tried, but they all tripped immediately on the same relay indication. Following the…
The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has ordered the release of 37 inmates from the Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano. This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at decongesting custodial facilities within the state. The release was primarily based on two significant factors: the health conditions of the inmates and their prolonged detention without trial. Many of the released inmates were reported to be suffering from deteriorating health conditions. The Chief Judge emphasized that some had fallen ill while in custody and had not received adequate medical attention, leading to their weakened…