The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has organised an inter-agency Tug of War competition as part of activities marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, aimed at promoting unity, teamwork, and collective action in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The event, held under the leadership of the Commander of the Kano Strategic Command, CN DY Lawal, brought together security agencies, government institutions, schools, and other stakeholders in a demonstration of solidarity against substance abuse. Army, NDLEA Stress Link Between Drug Abuse, Insurgency in Borno Participating agencies included the Nigeria Police Force…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off the distribution of 24,302 food baskets donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to vulnerable households across five states of the federation. The agency’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, announced the commencement of the exercise in Birnin Kebbi during the flag-off of the Presidential Emergency Food Intervention for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Shanga Local Government Area, alongside the distribution of food baskets donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). NEMA, ICRC Partner to Improve Mass Casualty Response in Nigeria Represented by the Director of Special Duties, Hajiya…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been named among the three finalists in the Crisis Communicator category of the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards (NS Awards), a prestigious national platform that recognizes excellence in public communication and reputation management. The announcement was conveyed in a letter dated June 22, 2026, signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards, Mr. Segun McMedal. NIPR Launches 5th National Spokespersons Awards Part of the letter reads: “I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a finalist in the…
The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, has commended the Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) for its innovative collaborative governance initiative, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening transparency, accountability, and effective public service delivery across the state. Dr. Makoda made the remarks during a stakeholders’ engagement session held at the Ministry of Education in Kano. The meeting was aimed at enhancing cooperation among government institutions and promoting compliance with procurement procedures and regulations. BPP, NDPC Move to Safeguard Nigeria’s Digital Procurement Assets According to the commissioner, the ministry’s commitment to…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, SIDES Media As Northern Nigeria continues to grapple with some of the country’s most pressing development challenges, health financing and human capital investment have emerged as critical pathways toward sustainable progress. At the Human Capital Development Summit for Northern Nigeria held in Abuja, development experts, government officials, and policymakers converged to explore practical solutions for improving health, education, livelihoods, and digital inclusion across the region. The summit, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in partnership with the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), was held under the theme: “Investing in People, Empowering Communities, Building a Sustainable…
In a remarkable milestone for student leadership and gender inclusion, Hon. Justice Maryam Sadiq Wali, SABUK, has emerged as the first female Chief Judge of the Students’ Union Court at Bayero University Kano (BUK), setting a new precedent in the institution’s history. Her appointment marks a significant achievement not only for the student judicial system but also for women aspiring to leadership positions in governance, law, and public service. It reflects the growing recognition of merit, competence, and inclusivity within the university community. CJN Calls for Fair, Informed Justice at ABU Judges’ Conference Justice Wali’s emergence has been widely celebrated…
Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling malnutrition and improving public health, announcing a ₦1.7 billion investment in nutrition interventions across the state. The governor made the commitment while declaring open a workshop organised by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria in Katsina. The workshop, held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, was themed: “Strengthening the Role of Nutritionists and Dieticians in the Katsina State Health System.” Governor Radda described malnutrition as one of the most significant public health challenges facing the state, noting that its effects extend beyond health to education, household…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on healthcare professionals, medicine vendors, patients, and other stakeholders to promote the rational use of medicines and strengthen pharmacovigilance practices to improve patient safety and public health outcomes across Nigeria. The appeal was made during a Community Sensitisation Programme on Pharmacovigilance held in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State. Speaking at the event on behalf of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency’s Director of Pharmacovigilance, Dr. Uchenna Elemuwa, highlighted the growing dangers associated with the irrational use of medicines. She identified self-medication, misuse of…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on religious leaders and institutions to play a more active role in promoting national values, unity, and responsible citizenship as part of efforts to foster sustainable peace and development in Nigeria. The appeal was made by the Kogi State Director of the agency, Mrs. Aileku Alli Ayedime, during a visit to the Lokoja headquarters of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice Speaking during the engagement, Ayedime emphasized that the task of nation-building cannot be left to government alone, stressing that religious institutions remain critical partners in shaping…
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB), in collaboration with the organization Sightsavers, has trained teachers from four local government areas on school eye health and vision screening as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes among primary school pupils. The one-day training programme brought together teachers from Sabon Gari, Igabi, Kaduna South, and Kaura Local Government Areas, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify pupils with visual impairments and refractive errors in public primary schools. The initiative is designed to promote early detection of vision-related challenges among schoolchildren, enabling affected pupils to receive timely…