The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Anthrax, a zoonotic disease, in Zamfara. Mr Ben Goong, Director, Information and Public Relations Department in the ministry, disclosed…
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Trump administration mandates there are only two biological sexes
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday proclaiming there are only two biological sexes – male and female. Trump signed the order from the White House just hours after his…
SFH opens 6-day capacity workshop for key stakeholders in Bauchi
By Ahmad Muhammad. The Society for Family Health opens a six day sensitization workshop for key human rights and legal stakeholders in Bauchi with an expert revealing a decline in the HIV/AIDS…
Donald Trump sworn in as U.S. president
Donald Trump has been sworn in as U.S. president after taking the oath of office in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Trump swore the oath in a grand…
BREAKING: NCC Approves 50% Tariff Adjustment for Telecom Operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff adjustment for telecom operators, attributing the decision to rising operational costs and the need to ensure the sustainability of the telecommunications industry….
Third-Party Insurance Enforcement: CP Azare Engages Stakeholders for Smooth Implementation
As part of efforts to ensure smooth implementation of third-party vehicle insurance enforcement in Akwa Ibom State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, on Monday, January 20, 2025, convened…
NANS Honors Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili with Prestigious Award
Kano, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has honored Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili with a prestigious award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to leadership, community development, and the…
Gov.Yusuf Lauds Police Command Over Peace, Calmness In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governo Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the state police command for the current peace and calmness being enjoyed in the state. Yusuf made the commendation while receiving…
NSCDC Kano Command Busts Motorcycle Theft Syndicate, Arrests Six Suspects
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has successfully dismantled a motorcycle theft syndicate operating in Kumbotso Local Government Area. Six suspects have been apprehended, while a manhunt…
Waiya Inaugurates Gov. Yusuf Project Promotion Advocates for Kwankwasiyya TikTok Community
The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has launched a public enlightenment platform named Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf Projects Promotion Advocates for Kwankwasiyya TikTok. The initiative…
Prices of food items crash in Kaduna
Seventeen days into 2025, it has ushered in a bit of hope as the prices of some food items have nosedived in Kaduna State. Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Honored with Prestigious Pandora Award: Championing Education, Innovation, and Excellence in Africa
In a remarkable demonstration of leadership and dedication to advancing the internationalization of education, establishing world-class universities, and empowering young innovators, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President and Founder of the MAAUN Group…
One Year On, Governor Yusuf Yet to Inaugurate Kano Elders Council Amid Growing Calls for Kwankwaso, Ganduje Reconciliation
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A year has passed since Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, pledged to establish the Kano Elders Council, but the promise remains unfulfilled. In early 2024, Governor Yusuf…
Kano Govt. to revive 44 abandoned garment industries- official
The Kano State Government says it is committed to revive all abandoned garment clusters initiated by the administration of former governor, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. The Commissioner for Local Government, Mohammed Tajo-Othman, gave…
NSCDC Kano Command: A Call to Action for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
Ahmad Muhammad The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Kano Command has been working tirelessly to provide security and protect the lives and properties of the general populace. Their presence in…
NANS Honors Kamal Sule with Icon of Community Development Award
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the premier organization representing students across Nigeria, has presented Mr. Kamal Sule with its prestigious Icon of Community Development Award. The ceremony took place at…
Saifullahi Muhammed Takes Command of Nigerian Forest Security Service North West Zone
The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has appointed Saifullahi Muhammed, an indigene of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State, as the Zonal Commander for the North West Zone. This prestigious appointment…
Another Airforce Girls Secondary school Takes off in Kano
Ahmad Muhammad The Federal Government has established Nigerian Girls Secondary School In Kano South, Rano Local Government, as part of effort to support girls child education in the state. The Chairman of…
Kano Govt Issues Public Alert On Avian Influenza
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has notified the general public of an Isolated case of Avian Influenza (AI) in the state. The notification is contained…
Rep Alhasan Rurum Constructs 100 Kilometer Roads, Classrooms
Abdullahi Yusuf Member representing Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kabiru Alasan Rurum,has constructed about 100 kilometer roads to ease transportation in the constituency. Rurum, who is also the…
Ja’o’ji visits VP Shettima, pledges more support to youth
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano, Nasiru Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji paid a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Ja’o’ji visited shettima at his residence at the presidential…
Global Disruption: The Role of Innovation and Skills Development in Staying Relevant and Impactful
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Kano, Nigeria The world is undergoing rapid and unprecedented changes, driven by globalization, technological advancements, climate change, and shifting socio-political dynamics. These disruptions are transforming industries, economies, and…
Rep Rurum Constructs 3 ICT Centres, 1500 Youths To Benefit
By Abdullahi Yusuf Member representing Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kabiru Alasan Rurum,has constructed three ICT centres to enable youths in the constituency become computer literate. The multi-million…
Reps demand TETFund’s 2024 budget breakdown, halt 2025 disbursements
The House of Representatives has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide a detailed breakdown of its 2024 allocations. It also urged TETFund to present the 2025 budget estimates to…
I never presented 2024 budget performance before NASS – JAMB Registrar
The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has decried the misrepresentation of figures in the 2025 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance. Oloyede,…