The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has embarked on a working visit to Dawakin Kudu Model Primary School and Yankatsari Central Primary School in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), where he rewarded pupils who arrived early to school with essential learning materials. The initiative, according to him, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen punctuality, improve attendance, and instill discipline among pupils and teachers in basic education institutions across the state. Malam Yusuf explained that the exercise also serves as a practical means of assessing punctuality in schools while motivating…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, challenging the acquittal and discharge of a former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, over an alleged ₦3.6 billion fraud. Also cleared in the judgment are Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and Building Associates Limited. The anti-graft agency, in its notice of appeal filed on Thursday, April 9, 2026, through its counsel, Ekene Iheanacho, SAN, faulted the ruling of Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, and anchored its appeal…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on media organisations to uphold ethical standards and promote responsible reportage in support of Nigeria’s fight against corruption and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in a goodwill message at the “VON Forum 2025,” themed “51 Years of Nigeria’s Role in Deepening Democratic Stability in ECOWAS,” held in Abuja. The event was organised by Voice of Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. The EFCC chairman expressed concern over what he described as unbalanced media…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation at a facility described as an “internet fraud academy” in Becki Estate, Karu, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, said to include two alleged kingpins and several trainees, were apprehended on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while reportedly undergoing tutorials in cyber fraud. Items recovered during the operation include mobile phones, 18 laptop computers, and other electronic gadgets believed to have been used in the illicit activities. Preliminary investigations by the anti-graft agency revealed that some of the trainees were…
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians and the international community that the country remains stable and secure, following a recent advisory by the United States authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja. In a statement, the government described the move as a precautionary measure based on internal protocols, stressing that it does not reflect the overall security situation in Nigeria. It maintained that public institutions across the country remain fully operational, with no disruption to governance, economic activities, or daily life. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the U.S. decision should be…
Bayero University Kano BUK, has urged staff who recently completed the Registry ICT Development Training to effectively apply their newly acquired skills to enhance productivity and service delivery across the institution. The registrar BUK Haruna Aliyu made at call at the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the 2026 training programme. He stressed that the true value of capacity-building initiatives lies in their practical application rather than mere participation. Haruna noted that the increasing reliance on digital systems in modern administration makes ICT competence essential for efficiency and improved institutional performance. The registrar called on participants to demonstrate commitment…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, has organised a one-day workshop for journalists covering its activities, aimed at strengthening legislative reporting and promoting transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Speaker of the Assembly,Ryt Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, emphasised the critical role of the media in sustaining democracy. Represented by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and member representing Dawakin Kudu constituency, Shuaibu Rabiu, the Speaker described the training as both timely and necessary. He noted that the legislative process is often complex, involving procedures, rules, and deliberations that require proper understanding for…
The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has called for increased funding and improved accountability in maternal and child health (MCH) services in Kano State, as part of efforts to reduce high mortality rates and improve healthcare access. The call was made during a media parley organised by KanSLAM, bringing together journalists, civil society actors, and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues affecting women and children in the state. In her remarks, Co-Chair of CSOs KanSLAM, Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu Muhammed, stressed the need for increased and properly allocated resources for maternal and child health. She acknowledged that government funding for the…
Nasiru M. Waziri The Terra Academy for the Arts TAFTA, an initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation, has graduated no fewer than 28,000 young Nigerians, with over 16,000 already placed in gainful employment or supported to establish their own businesses. The milestone was highlighted during TAFTA’s first decentralised Alumni Graduation Ceremony held in Kano State. The event brought together key stakeholders, graduates, and industry players to showcase the impact of the programme, promote youth engagement, and facilitate post-training opportunities for beneficiaries. TAFTA has consistently focused on equipping young Nigerians with creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. The programme operates across Lagos…
Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim, FNGE. (Kwakwatawa) Politics, like life, rarely moves in straight line. It bends, it twists, and at times, it humbles even the most confident actors. What once appeared firm becomes fluid, and what was seemed as a betrayal yesterday is today looked at as a wisdom. The unfolding political journey of Ex (two terms) Governor of Kano State and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the incumbent Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, presents a defining moment that invites reflection on leadership, responsibility, and the burden of political choices. There was a time in not too…