The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment has organised a capacity-building workshop for social media influencers from the 19 Northern states and FCT to strengthen digital communication skills and promote responsible engagement on the policies and programmes of the President Tinubu administration in line with the renewed hope agenda. The workshop, held in Kano, brought together more than 100 participants under the Tinubu Arewa Media Group. The programme focused on ethical social media use, fact-checking, effective information dissemination and strategies for tackling misinformation and disinformation in the digital space. Speaking at the…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to disclose all documents relating to the approval of more than ₦1.3 billion allocated to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)/Presidential Economic Advisory Council in the 2026 Appropriation Act. SERAP Files Lawsuit Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension In a Freedom of Information (FoI) request dated July 4, 2026, SERAP urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to release certified copies of records detailing the consideration and approval of the ₦1,302,978,784 allocation. The organisation also called on the…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has conducted an on-the-spot quality assurance assessment at Aminu Dabo College of Health Sciences and Technology (AD-COHST), Kano, to evaluate the implementation of its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) curricula. The three-member assessment team, led by Dr. Murtala Aliyu Sakwa, visited the institution on Friday as part of the Board’s quality assurance framework. Other members of the delegation included Mr. Ayo Aroge, Director of PAP, and Malam Nura Baba from the NBTE Zonal Office. NBTE Begins Accreditation of 11 Programmes at ABCOAD Kano The team was received by the Provost…
Journalists in Kano State have inaugurated the Kano Climate Change Journalists’ Network (KCCJN) to strengthen climate reporting and promote accurate, evidence-based and solutions-driven journalism on environmental issues. Speaking during the inauguration, the Kano State Director of Climate Change, Dr. Umar Sale Anka, who serves as the Grand Patron of the network, described the initiative as timely, noting that it would complement government efforts to address the growing impacts of climate change through effective public engagement. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting Anka said quality climate reporting is essential for raising public awareness, shaping policy debates, promoting accountability…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has received agricultural inputs worth ₦28 million from the Women Farmers Advancement Network WOFAN ICON 2 following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Project, an initiative designed to equip students with practical agricultural and entrepreneurial skills. The agreement,brings together Bayero University Kano, WOFAN, the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), and the University’s Faculty of Agriculture in a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical agribusiness. The two-year pilot programme will train 150 students in modern crop…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, as part of efforts to restore stability and strengthen governance at the institution. The newly inaugurated Governing Council was sworn in at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi following a major restructuring at the institution, which led to the removal of the Vice-Chancellor, two Deputy Vice-Chancellors and other members of the university management, as well as the dissolution of the previous Governing Council and its chairman. FCET Bichi Governing Council Holds Inaugural Meeting Lauds FG Governor Nasir…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Federal Government to provide a comprehensive explanation over the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the matter as a critical test of transparency, accountability and institutional credibility. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement said the controversy had gone beyond allegations against an individual and now raises fundamental questions about public governance and the management of public resources. “Disclose ₦1.3bn Budget Records Now,” SERAP Tells National Assembly According to the statement, while the Presidency has publicly denied the…
The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Alhaji Abdullahi Rabiu, has been re-elected as Vice President of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) during the Association’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Calabar, Cross River State. Rabiu’s re-election reflects the confidence reposed in his leadership and professional competence by housing administrators across the country. It also underscores the growing national recognition of the Kano State Government’s efforts in advancing housing development and urban infrastructure under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Tinubu Swears in Dr Muttaqha Darma as Housing Minister The Association commended…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of former lawmaker, Hon. Umar Musa Gama, popularly known as Umar Maggi, as Special Adviser on Assembly Matters. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “Give Women a Voice”- Kano Groups Demand Special Seats Bill Hon. Umar Maggi, a seasoned politician, represented his constituency in the 9th Kano State House of Assembly, where he earned recognition for his effective legislative contributions and commitment to the development of Kano State. Before his latest…
Muhammad Nur Tijjani The Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Kano, Brig.-Gen. Saka Jimoh, has urged students to embrace discipline, hard work and academic excellence as the foundation for personal success and national development. Jimoh made the call during a public speaking engagement at Tony Cheta Secondary School, Sabon Gari, Kano, organised by the brigade as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. Army, NDLEA Stress Link Between Drug Abuse, Insurgency in Borno Addressing the students, the Brigade Commander underscored the vital role of teachers in shaping the character and future of young people, describing them…