Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State Government has approved the release of N250 million for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF). Jigawa State Govt Approves N250M to Address Malnutrition Crisis State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting. He said the decision aligns with the state’s ongoing partnership with UNICEF to combat malnutrition among children. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria “This intervention reaffirms Governor Namadi’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of children in Jigawa State. The partnership with UNICEF…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists has destroyed expired drugs valued at over ₦800,000 in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State. NDLEA Secures Conviction of 12 Drug Peddlers in Kano State The Chairman of Gumel Local Government Council, Alhaji Lawan Ya’u Abdullahi, disclosed this during the event in Gumel. NDLEA secures conviction of 4 drug traffickers in Kano He reaffirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding public health, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in building a healthy society. NDLEA Arrests 319 seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit Drugs In…
The Regional Security Office of the United States Embassy has trained officers of the Kano State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on identifying counterfeit currencies. Nigeria Police Force Seeks Budgetary Overhaul for Enhanced Efficiency This follows the recent arrest of three suspects and the recovery of suspected counterfeit currencies, including U.S. Dollars. The training, held at the CID headquarters in Kano, was led by Supervisory Special Agent Thaddaeus Hoyt. Officers from the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Fraud, and Cyber Crime Units participated in the session, which focused on distinguishing genuine currencies from counterfeit ones. NAFDAC Destroys Over N985M Fake Counterfeit Products…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has pledged to collaborate with the Kano State Government to train its members and assist in disseminating information on government projects. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info This commitment was made during a familiarization visit by NAWOJ to the newly appointed Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. NAWOJ Kano Chapter Seeks Emir’s Support for Women’s Rights The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Kano Chapter, Comrade Bahijja Kabara, commended the commissioner for his dedication to enhancing the capacity of women journalists through training initiatives. She emphasized that such…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Basic/Secondary Education. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister He emphasized the critical role of education in national and global development. During the session, the minister outlined the ministry’s 2024-2027 roadmap, highlighting the importance of improving access to education, particularly for out-of-school children and enhancing teacher capacity across all levels of education. Meet The New State Minister For Education Dr. Suwaiba Sa’id Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) emerged as a key focus…
Ado Salisu Gombe State athlete, Lamech Danladi, has made a passionate appeal to the state government for support and funding as he sets his sights on winning a gold medal at the upcoming 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.” Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose The 20-year-old student of Diocesan High School in Gombe made the appeal after clinching the U-20 Boy’s 1500m gold medal at the ongoing Gombe State Inter Secondary School Athletics Championship held at the Gombe Stadium, Pantami. Dr. Mana Heads Gombe Principal’s Cup, Athletics Jury Panel…
Ado Salisu Former Flying Eagles Captain Andrew Uweh and Coach Henry Ambrose from Germany have arrived in Gombe, receiving a warm welcome from enthusiastic spectators. Dr. Mana Heads Gombe Principal’s Cup, Athletics Jury Panel They were escorted into the Pantami Stadium by Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, sponsor of the Gombe secondary school Athletics and Principal Cup competition, and received by Dr. Alex Mana, the managing director of the competition. Inter-School Sports : Gombe Sets Stage for Tomorrow’s Kick-Off The duo is in Gombe for scouting purposes, focusing on the ongoing “Principal Cup Soccer Competition,” which features local inter-secondary school…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two individuals for allegedly attacking a lecturer at the State Polytechnic. Police Launches New Investigation Policy to Boost Professionalism Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, identified the suspects as Khalid Hussain, 20, also known as Baffa, of Dorayi Quarters, and Khadija Hassan, 18, of Charanchi Quarters. The suspects are currently being held at the Anti-Daba (Anti-Thuggery) department of the command. Kano Police Arrest 6 Suspected Phone Snatchers,Recover Items The lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi, filed a complaint with the police following the incident. According to the report, Khadija allegedly orchestrated the attack,…
Wata Babbar Kotun Jihar Kaduna ta sake ƙin bayar da beli ga tsohon Shugaban Ma’aikata na tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Kaduna, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Bashir Sa’idu. El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim Kotun ta umarci a sake maida shi gidan gyaran hali bayan gurfanar da shi bisa tuhume-tuhume 10 da suka shafi zargin almundahana, wawure kuɗi, da sata a Gwamnatin Malam Nasiru El-Rufai. ICPC Takes Ex-Kaduna Commissioner to Court Over N155 Million Yayin gabatar da shari’ar a gaban Mai Shari’a Isa Aliyu a ranar Talata, an karanta tuhume-tuhumen 10 a gaban Alkali, inda ya musanta su…
Ado Salisu Nigerian sports stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) officials’ lack of interest in attending sports competitions sponsored by individuals. Corruption Hinders Sports Growth in Nigeria-Gara Gombe At the opening ceremony of the 5-day Gombe Inter-secondary School Athletics Championships, stakeholders lamented that NSC and AFN officials rarely attend private sports programs, despite receiving invitations. My Silence on Nigeria Sports is Deliberate – Gara Gombe Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the organizer and sponsor of the championships, criticized the attitude of NSC and AFN officials, stating that it discourages private…