Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their partnership against drug trafficking with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This agreement aims to enhance operational collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint investigations to combat global drug trafficking networks. NDLEA Foils Multiple Drug Trafficking Attempts Highlights of the MoU include: exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi will avail NDLEA its training Academy for joint training, provision of operational logistics to NDLEA, conduct of joint investigations…
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Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised serious concerns over the high rate of malnutrition in Gombe State, revealing that more than 50 percent of children under five are stunted, according to the latest data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). Speaking during a two-day advocacy and capacity-building workshop held in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the worsening nutrition crisis. MNCHW:UNICEF Supports KNSG With 8,000 Bottles of Vitamin A…
In continuation of its commitment to restore vision for over 6,000 Nigerians, NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte., the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., is currently holding free cataract surgeries in South South Nigeria, expanding its social impact initiatives. NNPC Ltd, Partners Boost Cancer Fight with Mammography Centre This is in addition to the ongoing program in the South East Region, following the success of the free cataract surgery program in the South West Region with over 1,002 successful surgeries, including minors born blind.
As part of its continued commitment to advancing education and fostering innovation among young science students in Nigeria, NNPC Ltd. has commenced the donation of 25,000 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) books and shelves to twenty-five secondary schools across Nigeria. Minister of Education Applauds STAN’s STEM Initiatives The flag-off ceremony took place yesterday at the School for The Gifted in Gwagwalada, FCT, Abuja, and will continue in selected secondary schools across the country. Kano State Promotes STEM Education for Young Nigerians Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, said the initiative reflects the Company’s…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on receiving the prestigious “Governor of the Year 2024 Education Award” by Leadership Newspaper. In a statement released signed by , the spokesperson speaker Kano house of assembly Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai made available to newsmen. K-SAFE Congratulates Gov Yusuf on Leadership Prestigious Award Falgore emphasized that this award perfectly symbolizes the Governor’s hard work and dedication to the success of the educational sector in Kano State. “No one deserves this award…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85. Chief Pascal Dozie, OON, was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. KNSG Condemns Brutal Killings in Edo, Demands Swift Justice As the founder of Diamond Bank and the pioneer Chairman of MTN Nigeria, he was at the forefront of two of the most transformative sectors in Nigeria’s development journey: banking and telecommunications. Chief Dozie, a steadfast believer in…
Ƙabiru Haruna Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s selfless act of dedicating his “Governor of the Year” award to vulnerable children in rural communities has drawn praise from Commissioner Amina Abdullahi Sani of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled. The commissioner expressed her profound appreciation for the governor’s kind gesture, citing his well-documented love and care for vulnerable populations . Kebbi Calls for Support as Philanthropist Fixes Collapsed Bridges The commissioner believes Governor Yusuf’s act demonstrates his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, prioritizing the welfare of vulnerable populations. This gesture is expected to motivate other public office holders…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Governor Malam Umar Namadi has promised to continue to pursue inclusive,people-focused development for a Greater Jigawa. Governor Namadi stated this while speaking after receiving prestigious Governor of the Year 2024 award by the Leadership Newspaper Group at its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony, held today at the State House Old Banquet Hall in Abuja The Governor was recognised alongside other distinguished leaders, including several state governors and eminent Nigerians, who have made outstanding contributions in various fields. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 Award In his acceptance speech, Governor Namadi expressed heartfelt appreciation to the…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) heartily congratulates His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, on his well-merited recognition as Leadership Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2024. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 Award This prestigious honor, presented at the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, is a clear acknowledgment of your bold reforms and sustained commitment to repositioning education in Kano State. We particularly laud your courageous decision to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, a landmark policy…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector. The award was presented during the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Bags NIB Award for Excellence The event celebrated notable Nigerians who have made significant impacts in various fields, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who was named Person of the Year 2024, and the Governor of Jigawa State, who also received a Governor of the Year award. In a statement issued by…