Ado Salisu Players of Kano Pillars Volleyball Club participating in the ongoing Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Premier League in Abuja are reportedly facing eviction from their hotel over unpaid accommodation bills, raising concerns about the team’s continued participation in the competition. The former Nigerian champions, who have won the national league title twice and represented the country at the African Confederation Cup, are said to be grappling with a severe financial crisis that could adversely affect their performance in the championship. Sources close to the team disclosed that the players travelled from Kano to Abuja with the expectation that the…
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The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has organized a sensitization meeting for Tsangaya teachers, popularly known as Alarammas, as part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Integrated Qur’anic Tsangaya Education (IQTE) Programme and promote inclusive education across the state. The IQTE Programme, a collaborative initiative of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and KADSUBEB, was introduced to bridge the educational gap among Almajiri children by integrating literacy, numeracy, life skills and vocational education into the traditional Qur’anic education system while preserving religious instruction. Speaking at the meeting, the Director of Social Mobilization, Muhammad Kabir Lawal, urged…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards to tackle the persistent rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports due to non-compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and other international food safety requirements. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, described the initiative as a significant step towards strengthening food safety and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global agricultural markets. According to the Minister, the establishment of the Technical Working Group aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a large-scale cyber fraud involving computer-related fraud, unauthorized access to computer systems and theft of telecommunications services. The investigation began following a petition by a leading telecommunications company alleging the compromise and unauthorized use of staff login credentials to gain access to its network infrastructure. According to the NPF-NCCC, preliminary findings revealed that between October 1 and November 28, 2024, the suspects unlawfully accessed the company’s billing system and fraudulently generated airtime, which was subsequently converted into data…
Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has lauded the Nigerian Navy for its sustained investment in training and professional development, describing it as essential to producing highly skilled personnel capable of serving the nation effectively. The Deputy Governor made the remarks while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of various professional courses held at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano State. The ceremony celebrated officers, ratings and students who successfully completed five training programmes, namely the Logistics Officers’ Basic Course 37, Petty Officers Qualifying Course 48, Leading Seaman Qualifying Course 48, Basic…
The Kano State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the death of 13-year-old Maimuna Sani Salisu, a Junior Secondary School (JSS 2) boarding student of St. Louis Secondary School, Kano, following a petition submitted by her family. The petition, dated June 17, 2026, was filed by Nakudu Law Partners on behalf of the deceased’s mother, Mrs. Nusaiba Rabiu Dan Sheriff, seeking a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. According to the petition, the school authorities informed the family on June 13, 2026, at about 7:20 p.m. that Maimuna had fallen ill and was receiving treatment…
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by the North-East Youth Consultative Forum in recognition of his contributions to environmental and public health development. The award was presented on Tuesday, June 17, 2026, at the Registrar’s Office, Federal Secretariat Phase I, Abuja. DMCSA, KASSOSA Forge Partnership to Promote Public Health Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Baba highlighted the Council’s proactive role in promoting preventive healthcare and addressing emerging public health challenges across the country. According to him, EHCON has remained at…
The Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform, describing it as a strategic investment that will drive job creation, stimulate local content production, expand the creative industry and contribute significantly to national economic growth. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday during the official launch of the DSO platform at the headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja. Nigeria Ready For Nationwide Digital Switch Over-Minister According to the Minister, the successful implementation of the DSO ecosystem will generate employment opportunities, promote local manufacturing, expand audience reach,…
Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, has stated that the administration is prioritising the delivery of sustainable, high-quality infrastructure projects that directly improve the lives of citizens. The Commissioner made the assertion during an extensive inspection tour of the ongoing reconstruction of the collapsed Kubarachi Bridge and the 15-kilometre Kura–Kubarachi–Madobi road upgrade project in Kura Local Government Area. Kano TRC Bridge Set to Transform Local Connectivity, Economy Speaking during the visit, Ma’aji emphasized that effective monitoring and evaluation remain critical to ensuring that public projects are executed according to approved specifications and…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has participated in a two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme with support from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), aimed at enhancing the development and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), disability inclusion, and child protection. The workshop brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), digital content creators, facilitators, and observers to strengthen their capacity to design effective communication materials that promote awareness, advocacy, and social change. V-PeSDI Urges End to Discrimination Against Persons with…