By Fateema Abubakar The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) continues to distinguish itself as one of the leading private universities in Kano State and the North-West region of Nigeria. Its…
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Kano Reaffirms Commitment to Social Protection, Innovative Financing Against Poverty
By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders from across Nigeria’s Northwest converged in Kano on Tuesday for a high-level policy dialogue focused on “Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing” The…
Northwest states storm Kano for male, female DAM Foundation basketball tourney
By Ado Salisu Northwest states are to converge in Kano ahead of the maiden edition of basketball championship for both male and female scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19, 2026….
Gov. Yusuf Approves Appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as VC, Northwest University
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure beginning Monday, 1st December,…
Rano LGA Chairman Congratulates Kwankwaso on Honorary Doctorate from Northwest University
By Mustapha Salisu The Chairman of Rano Local Government Area, Hon. Malam Muhammad Naziru Ya’u, has congratulated the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator (Dr.) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…
Kano Govt Speaks on Northwest University’s Registration Fee Increment
By Mustapha Salisu Following growing dissatisfaction among students of Northwest University, Kano, over the recent hike in registration fees from N17,000 to N57,000, the Kano State Government has offered clarification on the…
FG Vows to End Insurgency in Northern Regions – Defence Minister
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to ending insurgency in the North-West region by the end of this year. The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad…
Sen Babangida@61: A Catalyst of Northwest Sustainable Development
By Ahmadu Dansardauna Giant strides made by man are usually relieved with pomp and pageantry .While some roll out the milestone amidst glass clinging. Some play the breakthrough low but all in…
NLO Drops Abdulgafar Oladimeji Names Muzammil Dalha Yola As North West Media Representative
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has appointed Muzammil Dalha Yola as its new Media Representative for North-West Nigeria. He replaces Abdulgafar Oladimeji, who has held the position since 2023. Yola, who is…
IHRC Calls for Urgent Action Against Lakurawa Sect Threat in Northwest Nigeria
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Nigeria Chapter has issued a call to action over the emergence of the Lakurawa sect, which is reportedly active in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states. The…
UNODC’s youth peace champions: A network transforming community peacebuilding in northeastern Nigeria
Experts have suggested that community peacebuilding requires collective efforts and that young people must play a central role. And the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC) is doing just that…
UNICEF Urges Increased Funding For Early Childhood Education in Northwest
By Mustapha Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for increased funding for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education for children (ECCDE) in Northwest, Nigeria as an important role in…
Electricity: Not Yet Uhuru, For North West Customers
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi One is forced to borrow from the heading of the world renowned East African writer, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, a onetime Vice President of Kenya, to make part of…
Insecurity And Challenges Of The North West
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi When you do not have much to do with your time except to pray, eat, take your medicine and lay down, one but has all the time in…
MSF warns escalation of neglected humanitarian crisis in Northwest, marks Zamfara as red zone
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Medicines San Frontiers has revealed that, a humanitarian crisis persists in the Northwest, with catastrophic levels of malnutrition and recurrent outbreaks of preventable diseases, yet, the situation…
NPHCDA announces Gov Namadi best on health in North-west
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has named Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi as the best performing governor on health in the North-west region of Nigeria….
Dangote Group skills up journalists In Northwest
By Abdullahi Yusuf As part of its collaboration and continuing support for Nigerian journalists, the Dangote Group has commenced a training programme for no fewer than 50 newsmen in the Northwest of…