The Kano Indigenes in Abuja Initiative has held its second major meeting at Rumfa College, as part of preparations for its upcoming national inauguration scheduled to take place in Abuja. The meeting brought together members and key stakeholders committed to promoting unity, social responsibility, and community development among Kano indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the gathering, the Chairman of the association, Ali Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as Ali Baba, said the initiative was established in 2009 with the core objective of supporting orphans and the less privileged. He reaffirmed the group’s commitment to improving access to…
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Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA, has called on the Federal Government and Ondo State authorities to urgently address a worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community, located in Ilaje Local Government Area, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have devastated livelihoods. In a statement issued after a field visit to the community, CAPPA described the situation as “devastating and fast deteriorating,” warning that residents are grappling with severe environmental degradation and deepening economic hardship. Martins Ogunlade, Associate Director of CAPPA, said Abereke was facing a “preventable disaster,” attributing the situation to corporate irresponsibility and government inaction.…
The management of the University of Offa (UNIOFFA) has received the leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Offa Area Council, on a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and promoting student welfare. The visit,saw the MSSN delegation led by its Amir, Moronkeji Gasali S., alongside members including Oyetunde Taofeeq, Afolabi Saheed O., Adisa Kazeem Olakunle, Ajibola Abdulwaheed Yusuf, and Abdulganiyu Ja’far. Speaking during the engagement, Gasali said the visit was intended to build a cordial relationship between the society and the university community, particularly in supporting Muslim students on campus. “We came for a familiarisation visit. There…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency SEMA has confirmed an incident involving an accidental airstrike at Jilli Saturday Market in Gubio Local Government Area, a border community near Geidam LGA of Yobe State, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. According to the agency, the victims included traders from Geidam Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Sunday, SEMA said it had activated emergency response measures following directives from Governor Mai Mala Buni. “The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency wishes to inform the general public that it has received preliminary reports of an incident on Saturday evening at Jilli Saturday…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC, in collaboration with TaRL Africa, has commenced the review of the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) curriculum. The review process was officially flagged off during a national stakeholders’ dialogue held at Villa Park Hotel on April 8, 2026. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of NERDC,Prof. Salisu Shehu, said the current ABEP curriculum—approved by the National Council on Education during its 64th meeting in Port Harcourt in November 2019—is due for review after years of implementation. He explained that ABEP is a specialized intervention designed to meet the educational needs of…
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation, in collaboration with the Kano State Healthcare Forum, has donated food items and essential drugs to residents of the Shahuci Old People Home in Kano State. The outreach, which took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, is part of efforts to support the health and wellbeing of elderly residents and complement the state government’s initiatives on social welfare. Items donated during the visit included bags of rice, beans, cooking oil, and essential medications. The delegation was accompanied by officials from key government agencies, including the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the…
The National Cereals Research Institute NCRI, in collaboration with HarvestPlus and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, has organized a Zinc Biofortified Rice Field Day in Sosa Community, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The event aimed to promote improved nutrition and food security through the adoption of biofortified rice varieties among farmers. Two improved rice varieties—FARO 71 and FARO 72—developed by NCRI in partnership with HarvestPlus, were showcased to demonstrate their nutritional and agronomic benefits. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, commended NCRI’s contributions to the Federal Government’s food security…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has launched a statewide clearance operation to combat banditry and violent crimes, in line with directives from the Nigeria Police Force. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the command responded decisively to a coordinated attack on several communities in Shanga Local Government Area, including Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe, which resulted in 44 casualties. Following the attack, security forces carried out massive deployments across the affected areas, restoring relative calm while investigations…
Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, alongside members of the federation’s executive council, has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the death of veteran basketball coach, Yakubu. In a condolence message, the federation described the late coach as a dedicated sportsman whose passion, love, and commitment significantly contributed to the development of basketball in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The NSSF noted that Coach Yakubu played a vital role in nurturing grassroots basketball, emphasising that his legacy would not be forgotten. “During his lifetime, he was…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Group in Kano have after an intense meetings that lasted up to 4am Sunday, nominated Murtala Sule Garo As the State New Deputy Governor that will succeed Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who refused to decamped alongside Governor Yusuf to APC. Earlier on, reports hints that the stakeholders presented a shortlist of three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor, who includes Murtala Sule Garo, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi a Former State SSG, and a serving House of Representatives Member, Alhassan Rirum. The submission was disclosed in a statement issued…