Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi Sustainable Development Journalist In the dusty heartland of Nigeria’s Sahel, a powerful revolution is rising not with sirens or slogans, but with innovation, vision, and the courage to dream beyond limitations. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda is not merely building schools; he is engineering the future. With the commissioning of the Katsina Model and Smart Secondary School in Radda, Katsina State has sent a bold message to Africa and the world: the era of outdated education is over. This is not just another school project. It is a declaration that the children of Katsina deserve to compete…
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Lauya kuma mai fafutukar kare hakkin jama’a, Barista Abba Hikima Fagge, ya miƙa ƙorafi a hukumance ga Sufeto Janar na ‘Yan Sandan Najeriya, inda ya buƙaci a gudanar da cikakken bincike mai zaman kansa kan zargin da ake yi na kisan Abubakar Idris, wanda aka fi sani da Dadiyata. A cikin takardar ƙorafin da aka rubuta ranar 8 ga Mayu, 2026, lauyan ya bayyana cewa wani mutum mai suna Muhammad Musa Kamarawa ya yi ikirarin cewa ya kasance shaida kan yadda wasu jami’an ‘yan sanda suka kashe Dadiyata. Takardar ta kuma nuna cewa zargin ya ambaci sunayen wasu jami’an ‘yan…
Shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya yi hasashen cewa yaƙin da ake yi a Iran na dab da kawo ƙarshe, inda ya ce mutane da dama sun fahimci dalilinsa na kawo ƙarshen burin Tehran na mallakar nukiliya. Shugaba Trump ɗin ya kuma shaida wa manema labarai cewa Iran ta ‘amince’ ba za ta mallaki makamin nukiliya ba, wani abu da har yanzu Iran ɗin ba ta tabbatar ba. Kalamansa na zuwa ne a yayin da Iran ta ce tana nazari kan daftarin da Amurka ta gabatar. A wata tattaunawa ta wayar tarho da shugaban Faransa Emmanuel Macron, Shugaba Iran Masoud Pezeshkian…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has called on the University of Ibadan to deepen its commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in the administration of public institutions. The charge was given by the Oyo State Office of the ICPC during the induction and inauguration of members of the university’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). ICPC, Partners Lift Spirits of Female Inmates in Katsina Speaking at the event, Barr. Chile Ogwuegbu said the commission’s mandate extends beyond investigation and prosecution of corruption cases to include corruption prevention through system reviews, public enlightenment, and strengthening institutional…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission NDPC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Public Procurement BPP aimed at strengthening data protection and privacy within Nigeria’s public procurement system. Speaking during the signing ceremony, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, commended the Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, for his commitment to promoting data protection and privacy in the agency. Dr Olatunji described privacy as a global issue that must be taken seriously to enhance trust, confidence, and the credibility of Nigeria’s procurement processes. Nigeria Ready For Nationwide Digital Switch…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arraigned one Gambomi Muhammed before the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri over an alleged N4.5 million employment scam. The defendant was arraigned by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Aisha Kumaliya on a 10-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence. According to the EFCC, Muhammed allegedly collected a total of N4.5 million from several individuals between June 2022 and February 2023 under the pretext of securing employment for them with the Nigerian Correctional Service. One of the charges stated that the defendant obtained money from victims…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arraigned an alleged fake Bureau De Change operator, Okeke Ejike Callistus, before the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha over an alleged N78.2 million fraud. The defendant was arraigned by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice D.A. Onyefulu on a 10-count charge bordering on forgery and stealing involving N78,295,000. According to the EFCC, Callistus, who allegedly operated under the business name Nwachimereze Amen Resources, fraudulently converted millions of naira belonging to one Ezeugwu Leonard Chinedu, owner of Leatez Enterprises, for personal use. One of the charges alleged that…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC,has showcased Nigeria’s ongoing foundational learning reforms at the South-South Learning Symposium in New Delhi India. Speaking at the symposium, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu, said Nigeria has embarked on critical education reform initiatives over the past three years under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad. Education Stakeholders Back NERDC’s ABEP Curriculum Review According to him, the reforms are aimed at improving the quality of education delivery, particularly at the foundational level. Prof. Shehu…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF has charged participants in this year’s Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball Championship, tagged the Savannah Conference, to uphold sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament. The championship, sponsored by Nestlé Nigeria under its Milo brand, officially commenced in Kano with teams from different states participating in both boys’ and girls’ categories. Speaking during a pre-match and technical meeting held at the indoor sports hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, the President of the federation, Mrs. Olabisi Joseph, represented by the Secretary General, Dr. Oba Funsho Usman, urged players and officials to demonstrate fair play…
Stakeholders in Kano State have converged for a high-level roundtable on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Family Planning (FP), organised by the Ministry of Planning and Budget (MoPB) in collaboration with KanSLAM, with a strong focus on improving coordination, funding efficiency, and service delivery in the health sector. The meeting, held at the conference hall of the Ministry of Planning and Budget in Kano, recorded a large turnout of government officials, members of Kanslam, civil society organisations, and other key actors in the health sector. Speaking at the event, the Co-Chair of KanSLAM, Maimuna Yakubu Muhd, emphasised that…
Galien Africa, in partnership with the Galien Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the sixth edition of the Prix Galien Africa, a prestigious award celebrating excellence and innovation in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences across Africa. According to the organizers, applications are now open and must be submitted electronically through the official website: Prix Galien Africa Official Website Galien Africa Hosts Webinar on Women’s Leadership in Global Health For the past five years, the Prix Galien Africa has recognized researchers, institutions, and pharmaceutical companies in both the public and private sectors that have developed impactful initiatives, pharmaceutical products, biotechnological…
The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Mr El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, also declared his intention to seek re-election on the ADC platform. In a post on his X handle, the lawmaker disclosed that his resignation from the APC and defection to the ADC were formally announced during plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. “A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced my…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to discipline, accountability, and professionalism with the assumption of office of Deputy Comptroller of Customs Sanusi Saulawa as Acting Provost Marshal. The handover ceremony took place at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. In his inaugural remarks, DC Saulawa said discipline remains central to the effectiveness of the Service, adding that his leadership would focus on fairness, consistency, and strengthening internal control systems across all units. He stated that his appointment by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, comes with a significant responsibility to uphold the values of integrity, professionalism,…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has called on ad-hoc staff involved in the 2026 Hajj operations to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability in the discharge of their duties. The Director-General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, made the appeal during the inauguration of various ad-hoc committees held at the Conference Hall of Meena Event Center. He described the assignment as a sacred trust bestowed by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, stressing that it was aimed at ensuring efficient and transparent service delivery to intending pilgrims. Matawalle urged all committee members to remain honest, dedicated, and responsible…
The Nigeria Police Academy is set to commence postgraduate degree programmes following a resource verification exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission. The verification visit, held at the academy in Wudil, was led by Maxwell Gidado alongside 17 other officials from the commission. Speaking during the exercise, the 24th Commandant of the academy, Patrick A. Atayero, described the planned postgraduate programme as a major step toward strengthening police education and professional development. According to him, the initiative goes beyond introducing additional academic courses and is aimed at equipping officers with advanced knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and leadership skills required to…
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement BPP, Adebowale Adedokun, has warned Nigerian foreign missions to strictly comply with the country’s procurement laws in all financial dealings abroad. Speaking during an induction programme for ambassador-designates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Adedokun said all Nigerian foreign missions remain federal procuring entities bound by the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007. BPP, NHIA Alliance Targets Better Healthcare Access for Nigerians According to him, every procurement process involving goods, works, or services must comply with principles of due process, transparency, competition, accountability, and value for money. The BPP…
Sani Dutsinma The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, has called on the Federal and State Governments to review the privatization process of the defunct National Electric Power Authority, citing the inability of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO) to meet the electricity needs of consumers. The monarch made the call when a stakeholders’ investigation panel set up by the Kebbi State Government to assess the activities of KEDCO paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Argungu. According to the Emir, KEDCO has failed in its responsibilities due to inadequate manpower and a shortage of qualified professionals to…
The Kano State Government KNSG,has dismissed a report credited to Amnesty International alleging that five people were killed during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor of Kano, describing the claims as misleading, unfounded, and mischievous. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said there was no practical evidence to support the allegation. The statement explained that after consultations with security agencies and other relevant authorities, no official report was found confirming the alleged killing of five persons. According to the government, the alleged clash among suspected thugs did…
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has criticized Amnesty International over its recent report concerning the alleged killing of five persons in Kano, accusing the organization of bias, selective outrage, and attempts to damage the image of the state. In a statement signed by the President of the Assembly, Dr. Mohammed Ali Idris, and the Secretary General, Dr. Hafiz Garba, the group described Amnesty International’s report as “reckless, unbalanced, and politically coloured.” Amnesty Relied on Social Media to Tarnish Kano’s Image-Waiya The NYA argued that the international human rights organization rushed to label the incident as politically motivated without conducting what…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, has officially resumed duties at his office in the Government House, Kano, on Wednesday, in a high-profile event attended by political leaders, lawmakers, and stakeholders across party lines. Garo resumed office in the company of prominent figures including former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as well as former Deputy Governor Abdullahi T. Gwarzo and several members of the National Assembly. Just In: KNHA Confirms Murtala Sule Garo as Kano Deputy Gov Also present were the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Bichi; federal lawmakers representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa, Tsanyawa/Bagwai,…