Lamara Garba Poor nutrition remains one of the greatest impediments to national development as it weakens cognitive ability, undermines educational attainment, reduces productivity and compromises the quality of human capital, Professor Hassana Sani Darma has declared. Professor Darma made the assertion on Thursday, 9th July, 2026, while delivering the 61st Professorial Inaugural Lecture of Bayero University, Kano, at the CBN Centre of Excellence. Presenting a lecture titled “Rejigging Cognitive, Behavioural and Coordination Functions: Nutrients Supplementation for Neurodivergent Disorders,” the renowned scholar maintained that nutrition is far more than a matter of physical wellbeing, describing it as the bedrock upon which…
Author: Editor
Read More
The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has congratulated Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba on his appointment as Chairman of the Kano State 2027 Blueprint Committee, describing the development as a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and expertise in public health and development. In a statement signed by its Executive Administrator, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, on Friday, CHR also commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for constituting the committee to review the implementation of the Kano State 2023 Blueprint and develop the state’s 2027 Blueprint. According to the organisation, the committee’s establishment provides a strategic opportunity to assess progress made under…
Tijjani Sarki I was genuinely amazed that the inaugural Arewa Media Summit ended without a communiqué. For an event presented as a defining conversation on media, governance and accountability in Northern Nigeria, the silence was difficult to understand. It was only after analysts and observers questioned the omission that a comprehensive communiqué eventually emerged. I have read the document carefully. It is professionally written, politically appealing and rich in democratic vocabulary. Unfortunately, it is also painfully short on substance. Beyond the impressive language, there is no implementation framework, no timelines, no measurable targets and no independent mechanism to ensure that…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 14-member committee to draft the blueprint for his 2027 governorship campaign, with a mandate to review the implementation of the 2023 blueprint titled My Commitment for Kano and produce Blueprint 2.0 to guide the administration’s policy direction for a second term. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. Kano Participates as Northern Governors Establish Secretariat The committee will work under the close supervision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy His Excellency, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, while Dr. Aminu…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while urging the public to remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from official sources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the Communication Sub-Committee of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. Nigeria Boosts Ebola Preparedness as Tinubu Unveils N10bn Emergency Package “There is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. However, recent…
The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability and ethical governance in the education sector. The inauguration, held in Abuja, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is aimed at reinforcing institutional integrity, promoting due process and enhancing effective public service delivery. Anti-Corruption Fight Begins Within Institutions-ICPC Speaking at the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described ACTU as a vital preventive mechanism for entrenching ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with public service regulations and promoting…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited to provide affordable travel opportunities and logistics support for sports journalists across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, is designed to ease the financial burden on SWAN members by offering discounted airfares, visa advisory services, accommodation support and other travel-related benefits. SWAN Honours Veteran Sports Journalist Ado Salisu with Fellowship Award Speaking at the signing ceremony, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the association’s efforts to improve the welfare…
Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Thursday represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the official inauguration of the temporary secretariat of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Kaduna. The event brought together governors from the 19 northern states and other key stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, institutional coordination and collective development across Northern Nigeria. 19 Northern States Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Fight Insecurity The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Forum’s drive to establish a functional administrative structure to coordinate its activities and advance the shared interests of the region. Speaking…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), in collaboration with the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing insecurity and promoting sustainable development across the 19 northern states. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué presented by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, at the end of the joint meeting held on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna State Government House. Northern Revenue Conference: Yusuf tasks states on collaborative tax reforms A major outcome of the meeting was the endorsement of the establishment of State Police as part of…
The Kano State Government has commenced a two-day stakeholder engagement on the proposed Renewable Hybrid Power Project, a major initiative aimed at expanding access to reliable electricity and accelerating industrial growth across the state. The engagement, organised by the Kano State Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy is themed, “Unlocking Reliable Power for Kano’s Industrial Growth.” REA Scales Up Youth Inclusion with Renewable Energy Training Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, described the proposed project as a strategic addition to Kano’s energy infrastructure that will complement existing power initiatives, including…