The Minister of Education, Dr. Ma’aruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the Kano State Government for recruiting 8,588 teachers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve the quality of teaching and learning across public schools. The Minister gave the commendation during the presentation of appointment letters to the newly recruited teachers at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium in Kano. No CBT Cancellation, FCSC Tells Recruitment Candidates Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa described the exercise as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to address the shortage of qualified teachers and reposition the education sector for…
Author: Editor
Read More
As part of efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of security funds and address rising insecurity in border communities, the Kano State House of Assembly has called for an investigation into the utilisation of monthly security allocations to local government councils following renewed attacks by suspected bandits in parts of the state. This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Constituency, Garba Gwarmai, during plenary presided over by the Speaker Isma’il Falgore. When Fear Meets Reform: How Kano Is Rewriting the Narrative of Security Gwarmai explained that, communities in Tsanyawa LGA…
Sani Dutsinma The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kebbi Sector Command, has arrested 39 vehicles for various traffic offences during an ongoing special enforcement operation across the state. The Sector Commander, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. Court Ruling Won’t Stop FRSC Operations in Kano, Command Declares Zakaria said the operation, which commenced on July 20, targets critical traffic violations, including overloading, mixed loading, route violations, tyre-related offences and other practices that endanger the lives of road users. She explained that the exercise, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being…
Bosede Olufunmi Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch, have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting the rule of law, improving road safety enforcement, and enhancing the capacity of FRSC personnel. The FRSC Corps Legal Adviser, Mrs. Olushola Ashonibare, disclosed this during a meeting with officials of the NBA, Kano Branch, held on Tuesday at the FRSC Kano Sector Command Headquarters. 39 Vehicles Impounded as FRSC Intensifies Enforcement in Kebbi Ashonibare said the meeting was convened to foster a stronger working relationship between the FRSC and the NBA, noting that the…
What was once a thriving street-side business in Kano is gradually losing its appeal as more Nigerians embrace the convenience of purchasing mobile data directly through banking apps and mobile network platforms. Across the Kano metropolis, the familiar sight of customers crowding small kiosks and roadside shops to buy internet data has become less common. NDPC, LBS Partner to Advance AI, Data Protection The shift reflects Nigeria’s growing digital financial ecosystem, where banks and telecommunications companies have simplified access to airtime and data bundles through mobile applications, USSD codes and internet banking services. A visit to several commercial areas in…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) says it will enrol 6,000 vulnerable persons living with tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare services. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, disclosed this during a strategic engagement with the 44 Local Government Area TB and Leprosy Supervisors held on Tuesday in Kano. KSCHMA Drives Accountability Reform in Kano Healthcare System Dr. Rahila said the initiative aligns with the healthcare transformation agenda of the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, aimed at expanding access…
Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Gombe State Government have identified the first 1,000 days of a child’s life as the most critical period for preventing malnutrition and ensuring healthy growth and development. Speaking at the launch of the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 Days project in Gombe, UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, described the period from conception to a child’s second birthday as a crucial window for brain development, physical growth, immunity and lifelong health. UNICEF, Northwest States Chart New Course for Child Protection Dr. Rafique said investing in nutrition…
The Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, popularly known as Jagoran Amana, has congratulated the party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a congratulatory message on Monday signed by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Comrade Gwarzo described Mr. Obi as a true patriot and a leader committed to the progress of Nigeria. Fresh Crisis Rocks NDC as Governorship, House of Reps Aspirants Ask Court to Nullify Kano Primaries According to him, Mr. Obi has continued to inspire millions of Nigerians through his commitment to…
The Gombe State Commissioner for Education, Associate Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, has assumed duty with a commitment to consolidate ongoing reforms and strengthen the delivery of quality education across the state. Speaking after resuming office at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Gombe, Associate Professor Maigari said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had made significant investments in the education sector through policies and reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes. Education, Innovation Top Agenda as NLA Visits Niger Gov’t She pledged to sustain the implementation of programmes designed to enhance the quality of education, including teacher capacity development, skills…
The Sokoto State Government has presented operational vehicles to security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality across the state. The vehicles, procured by the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, are aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of security agencies and improving the state’s security architecture. Presenting the vehicles on behalf of the state government, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security across Sokoto State. Kebbi Banditry: Police Recover AK-47 Rifles, Intensify Operations He urged the beneficiary security agencies to deploy…
The Taraba State Government has reactivated the State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (TaSAM) as part of renewed efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths and strengthen accountability in the health sector. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bordiya Buma, inaugurated the 52-member committee in Jalingo, describing the initiative as a significant step towards tackling the state’s high maternal mortality rate and improving healthcare delivery. 1,096 Health Workers Deployed as KNSG, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against Maternal, Child Deaths The committee comprises representatives of government ministries, departments and agencies, civil society organisations, professional bodies and the media. Its…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for a shift in Nigeria’s fiscal governance from an overreliance on revenue generation to efficient resource allocation, transparency and accountability as key drivers of sustainable economic growth and national development. The call was made at a stakeholders’ strategic retreat organised by the Commission in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance in Lagos. Ummatee-C4PASS Calls for Strategic Allocations in 2026 Kano Budget Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, the Federal Commissioner representing Oyo State, Hon. Kolade Daniel Abimbola, said the retreat…
Team Nigeria has won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, marking a historic milestone for the country’s education sector. The achievement was announced by the Nigeria Spelling Bee on its official Facebook page. Tinubu Celebrates 14-Year-Old Nigerian Champion of African Spelling Bee The organisation stated that Team Nigeria emerged victorious in the Middle School Group Category, securing the Gold Award at the global competition. Also confirming the feat, Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, announced that two of its students, Maryam Yusuf and Abdurrahman Yusuf, were among the…
The Kano State Government says 1,339,871 women were vaccinated during the first round of the Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Campaign conducted across 18 high-risk Local Government Areas, representing an administrative coverage of 96.5 per cent. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this while speaking at the flag-off of the second round of the campaign held at the Kano Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital. Kano Spends N60m Monthly on Free Maternal Healthcare-Commissioner Dr. Labaran said the first phase of the campaign targeted 1,388,396 women aged between 15 and 49 years, with vaccination…
The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled its one-year stewardship report, highlighting key achievements in members’ welfare, professional development, and institutional reforms. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Chapel, Murtala Adewale, during the 12-Month Stewardship Presentation and Celebration held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano. Correspondents Chapel: A Beacon of Excellence in Journalism According to the report, the administration placed members’ welfare at the centre of its programmes, providing ₦500,000 in direct welfare support to 10 members, facilitating ₦8.5 million in loan facilities, securing two Hajj slots, providing a ₦2 million…
The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency KADSEMA and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Musa Musa Bawa, a 200-level student of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 25-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. Fatal Well Accidents…
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties. In ruling on Mr Bodejo’s bail application, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered that one of the sureties must present three years’ tax clearance before the court and must reside in Abuja. Kwankwaso, MACBAN, Named in Proposed US Sanctions Bill Mr Ekwo also ordered that the second surety must own land worth N2 billion in Abuja. The judge also ordered Mr Bodejo to deposit his international passport with the court registrar and not to travel outside…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced hosting the Annual Meeting and Workshop of the Africa Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) in Abuja. The opening sessions featured meetings of the Research and Publicity Technical Committees, followed by the ARC Annual Meeting chaired by the Chairperson of IADI-ARC and Chief Executive Officer of the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda, Ms. Julia Oyet. NDIC, NCGC Launch Push for Stronger Financial Safety The event also attracted the participation of the IADI Secretary-General, Ms. Eva Hüpkes, alongside Chief Executive Officers and senior representatives of deposit insurance agencies…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, have agreed to strengthen collaboration on artificial intelligence, data protection and capacity building to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The agreement was reached when the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Lagos Business School led by its Dean, Professor Olayinka David-West, during a courtesy visit to the Commission. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC Professor David-West commended the Commission for its achievements since its establishment and said the visit was aimed at exploring areas…
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew the team home from the United States after clinching their second star. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the…