Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in Barrister Sa’idu Yahaya as the new Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). The brief ceremony, held at the antechamber of the Government House, was presided over by the Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, who administered the oath of office and allegiance. Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Independence of Kano PCACC It will be recalled that Governor Yusuf had earlier nominated Yahaya and forwarded his name to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in line with due…
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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has joined forces with the Nigeria Police Force to create a National Task Force dedicated to the recovery and protection of Federal Government lands and properties that have been unlawfully occupied throughout the country. The programme was made public on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters. NCPWD Empowers NSCDC Officers to Enforce Disability Anti-Discrimination Act The minister, flanked by top ministry officials including Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib…
In commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 2025, the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG Foundation) is pleased to announce its support for establishing the Kano State Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The foundation is committed to supporting a proposed one-day technical workshop to discuss the need for and benefits of the trust fund. The trust fund aims to foster innovative partnerships and financing for humanitarian response, disaster management, and rapid response initiatives. Furthermore, the AMG Foundation will support legislative advocacy efforts, including the development of a draft bill to establish the…
Khadijah Aliyu The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), in collaboration with the Engender Health Consortium, has organized a two-day training on the role of traditional media influencers in advancing Gender, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Family Planning (FP), and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent and Child Health (RMNCAH) activities. The programme, held in Kano, aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to support effective public health communication and advocacy. KNSG Options BMGF Organizes Meeting On RMNCAH+N MNCH According to the organisers, the objectives of the training include recognizing the role of traditional media in shaping public perceptions, influencing…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has formally launched the review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) to ensure fairness, equity, and alignment with the nation’s evolving socio-economic realities. Speaking at a press conference at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, described the exercise as a constitutional duty that has become necessary in light of Nigeria’s changing political and economic landscape. RMAFC Trains ACTU on Anti-Corruption Standards “This important press conference marks the formal unveiling of the exercise to review the current Revenue Allocation Formula for sharing revenue among the three tiers…
The Kano State Government KNSG has inaugurated an 18-member Out-of-School Children Education Initiative Committee as part of renewed efforts to address the menace of out-of-school children in the state. Inaugurating the committee , the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, explained that the initiative was designed to tackle the challenges of reaching children who were never enrolled in school, as well as those who dropped out of the formal education system. He pointed out that the committee’s mandate includes,Expanding access to education for children outside the school system and Ensuring re-enrollment of dropouts. Kaduna Launches Major Campaign to…
Beneficiaries to Receive ₦15,000 Monthly Allowance, Free Healthcare Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has launched the Widows Welfare Scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at providing financial and healthcare support to 10,000 widows across the state. Speaking in Asaba during the flag-off, Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of widows and vulnerable groups. NHIA, NSITF Unite to Bridge Gaps in Workers’ Welfare Schemes He described widowhood as a painful circumstance that often leaves women facing neglect and severe survival challenges. “Being a widow is not by choice, and beyond the pain of losing a loved one, widows are…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms along with cash totaling ₦6.9 million. Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement. He identified the suspect as Mohammed Tahir from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Kano Police Command Rescues 4-Year-Old Girl from Kidnappers Tahir was apprehended after a lone car crash at Ungwar Mayo village in Kokona Local Government Area. He reportedly attempted to escape into the forest but was intercepted by a combined team of police and military operatives. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to belonging…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 333 suspects in connection with electoral violence during Saturday’s re-run and by-elections in Ghari/Tsanyawa and Bagwai/Shanono State constituencies. Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Kano. Kano Police Probe Rano Violence Following DPO’s Death He said the suspects were apprehended for disrupting the electoral process through violence, intimidation, and other unlawful activities. According to the CP, security operatives, in collaboration with sister agencies under the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, foiled attempts by political thugs imported from within and outside…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The suspects are among 93 individuals arrested during a sting operation at a hotel within the precincts of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). EFCC Arraigns Two Over Alleged CBEX Crypto Investment Fraud Upon profiling, most of those arrested were indicted for offences bordering on impersonation, identity theft, and internet fraud. The arraignment, scheduled to hold in batches, follows their arrest at a pool party where they were allegedly celebrating fraudulent exploits. The event,…