The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) have initiated discussions to strengthen disability-inclusive disaster preparedness and emergency response in Kano State following an advocacy visit by the organisation to the Agency. The discussions took place when a V-PeSDI delegation, led by its Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, and Technical Assistant, Mallam Salisu Yusuf, paid an advocacy visit to the Agency in Kano. Kano PWDs Praise Waiya, Urge Gov. Yusuf to Operationalize Disability Commission The delegation called for the integration of Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) into the state’s disaster management framework, noting…
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The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has received a newly constructed Fire Service Office donated by the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, to enhance emergency response services in the area. The facility was formally handed over to the local government by a delegation from the former minister’s office led by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Magaji Lambu, who said all arrangements had been concluded for the transfer of the project to the Gwarzo Local Government Council for the benefit of residents. Kano Fire Service…
The Kano State Government has flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) and Birth Registration Campaign, aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare and nutrition services for women and children across the state. Governor Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, launched the week-long campaign in Kano. Kano MoPB, KanSLAM Lead Dialogue on MNCH,FP Financing Dr. Yusuf said the exercise would be conducted across all 44 local government areas of the state, offering routine immunisation, Vitamin A supplementation, multiple micronutrient supplements for pregnant women, nutrition screening, and birth registration services. He urged parents…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has distributed working tools to 1,900 butchers as part of efforts to strengthen the informal sector and improve the livelihoods of artisans across the state. Speaking during the distribution ceremony in Kano, Governor Yusuf said his administration remained committed to implementing policies and programmes that directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens, stressing that the informal sector would no longer remain on the margins of government attention. Speaker Commissions Abattoir, Supports Butchers with Livestock The governor described the butchery industry as a vital contributor to the state’s economy, noting that it supports thousands…
The National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the 2027 fiscal year was passed by the House on Wednesday in a 217-209 vote. The National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the 2027 fiscal year was passed by the House on Wednesday in a 217-209 vote. US Cuts to Foreign Aid Worsen Global Malnutrition Crisis-UNICEF This bill contains a provision to withhold all foreign assistance to Nigeria until the US can certify that the Nigerian government is taking effective steps to protect Christians from violence. The bill demands “holding foreign governments and…
UN Women Liberia, with support from the Governments of Norway and Sweden, has launched the Liberia Care Snapshot, a landmark assessment highlighting the vital contribution of paid and unpaid care work to the country’s economy and the advancement of women’s economic empowerment. The report reveals that Liberian women contribute an estimated 1.08 billion US dollars annually through market-based economic activities, while unpaid care and domestic work accounts for an additional 530 million US dollars each year. CSW69 Emphasizes Digital Inclusion for Gender Equality According to the findings, closing gender gaps could increase Liberia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much…
The Federal Government has strengthened the international authentication of Nigerian passports following the successful import of all the country’s Country Signing Certificate Authorities, CSCAs, into the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, Public Key Directory, PKD. The development is expected to resolve passport authentication challenges experienced by some Nigerian passport holders at foreign border control points, while improving the seamless verification of the country’s travel documents across ICAO member states. Minister, BudgIT Explore Reforms to Strengthen Public Finance The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3bn take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 bn in general damages, N5bn in aggravated damages, N200m as the cost of the action, and an order directing Matthew to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers. PFIPC Scandal Deepens as Police Set to Arraign Suspected Fake DG…
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has granted the final forfeiture of property linked to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s paramour, Aisha Achimugu, to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement on Thursday, announced that Mrs Achimugu’s assets forfeited to the Federal Government include “jewellery worth N4,645,170,294.9, eleven exotic cars worth N4,293,000,000, and $50,000 cash.” EFCC Nabs 12 in Massive Cybercrime Bust Phones, Dollars Forfeited to FG According to the anti-graft agency, Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in a judgment on the application for the…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta gurfanar da Ali Sulaiman Adam, Gadon Kaya, a gaban Babbar Kotun Jihar Kano bisa zarginsa da kashe matarsa, Maryam Nababa Badamasi. Kunshin tuhumar da gwamnati ta gabatar a kansa ya haɗa da laifin kisan kai da kuma ƙona ɗakin da lamarin ya faru. Bayan an karanta masa tuhumar, Ali Sulaiman ya musanta zarge-zargen da ake yi masa. Kebbi: Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Brother, Wife Lauyan gwamnati mai gabatar da ƙara, Barista Lamido Abba Sorondinki, ya roƙi kotu da ta ba shi lokaci domin fara gabatar da shaidun gwamnati. A nasa ɓangaren, lauyan wanda ake…
The Oyo State Government has said the two surveillance aircraft procured to strengthen security operations across the state will arrive before the end of July after delays caused by the manufacturing and assembly process in China. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday following the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. Kebbi Deploys Surveillance, Spraying Teams to Tackle Quelea Bird Outbreak Oyelade said the state had hoped to take delivery of the aircraft earlier, but explained that the assembly of their components by the Chinese manufacturers took longer than anticipated. He…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the business of downloading and distributing movies through mobile phones across the state as part of efforts to promote moral values and uphold Islamic principles. The Deputy Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, stated this to newsmen. MURIC Urges NFVCB To Ban Anti Islam New Movie According to him,the decision followed allegations that some operators of the business were circulating immoral films and video content considered contrary to Islamic teachings and the cultural values of the Hausa community. He explained that the directive takes immediate effect, adding…
The Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasila Ibrahim Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade Hauwa Ibrahim Ladan, following the death of their mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the visit to the family’s residence in Kuntau, Kano. Dantiye Condoles NAWOJ National Secretary Over Mother’s Death Delivering the Governor’s condolence message, the Commissioner described the late Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan…
Former Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano State, Comrade Baba Halilu Dantiye, has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasilah Ibrahim Ladan, over the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. Speaking during the visit on Wednesday, Comrade Dantiye described death as an inevitable decree of Allah, urging the bereaved family to remain steadfast and draw strength from their faith. KNSG Condoles NAWOJ Nat’l Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson Over Mother’s Death He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant her Aljannah Firdaus, and…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical evaluation if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling, prolonged bone pain, or any lump larger than five centimetres, stressing that early detection and diagnosis are critical to improving outcomes for people living with sarcoma. Dr. Abdu made the appeal in a statement issued to commemorate July as Sarcoma Awareness Month, describing sarcoma as a rare but serious group of cancers often referred to as the “forgotten cancer” due to low public awareness and frequent delays in diagnosis. ABUTH, University…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged APC Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit executives to work closely with the party’s 44 lG chairmen across the 484 wards to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure, intensify voter mobilisation and develop effective strategies to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the charge while inaugurating the party executives, describing them as key stakeholders in consolidating the APC’s presence at the grassroots and ensuring effective coordination ahead of the next general elections. APC Gov’s Seeking Re-election Hold Strategy Meeting in Kebbi Governor Yusuf said the executives should immediately…
Sankara Nigeria Limited has organised an Agricultural Mechanization Sensitization Programme at Bayero University Kano (BUK) to inspire students to embrace careers in agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural mechanization as pathways to self-reliance and national development. The workshop, which attracted students, academics and stakeholders in the agricultural sector, aimed to expose participants to emerging opportunities in agricultural innovation, mechanization and entrepreneurship while changing the perception of agriculture as a profitable and rewarding profession. SRI-2030 Launches Modern Rice Farming Training in Kano Speaking at the event, the Communications Manager of Sankara Nigeria Limited, Sururat Sadik Muhammad, said the programme was designed to empower…
BudgIT has engaged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in discussions aimed at advancing reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s public finance management, fiscal transparency and accountability. The meeting, led by BudgIT’s Global Director, Oluseun David Onigbinde, provided an opportunity for the civic technology organisation to present evidence-based recommendations on improving fiscal governance and making government financial information more accessible and useful to citizens. BudgiT Foundation, Malala Fund Mobilise Communities to Improve Girls’ Education in Kano. According to BudgIT, the discussions also focused on ongoing reform efforts and ways government and civil society organisations can collaborate to enhance…
Nigeria has received the prestigious UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award at the 32nd Egmont Group Plenary of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The award recognises the successful collaboration between the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case that showcased the effective use of timely financial intelligence, inter-agency cooperation and international collaboration to support investigations, recover assets and dismantle illicit financial networks. Nigeria to Build Clean Energy Workforce Through PPP Reacting to the honour, the Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari,…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has officially commenced nationwide full digital registration of births and deaths through the VitalReg platform under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system. Announcing the development at a press briefing in Abuja, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, said the initiative, which became operational on July 1, 2026, is now being implemented across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NIMC Records 136M Enrolments, Targets Universal Digital Identity He described the rollout as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s civil registration system, noting that it would strengthen the generation of vital…