By Sani Khamees In 2017, while serving in Kano through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Nigeria, I crossed paths once more with Professor Horace Campbell. An invitation arrived at…
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UN Women Envoy Urges Leaders to Make Peace, Justice Nigeria’s Legacy
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Ambassador Fatima M. Paga, UN Women’s focal person to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, has called on leaders at all levels to prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable…
MAAUN Hosts UN Pact for Future Summit Step Down Workshop, 2025
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, on Thursday, 14th August, 2025 hosted the United Nations Pact for the Future Summit Step Down Workshop as part of continued effort to promote…
At UN Food Summit, Nigeria Maps 10-year Youth-led Agricultural Renewal Plan
…We’ve doled out $538m for SAPZs, created 785,000 jobs, says VP Shettima The Nigerian government has unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim…
UN Deputy Secretary-General Hails Gov. Yusuf’s Social Development Initiatives
…As Kano Partners with the United Nations on Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and Human Capital Development The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir…
Kano Anti-Corruption Boss Bags Peace and Humanitarian Ambassador to the UN
The Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kano State, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has been honored with the title of Honorary Peace and Humanitarian Ambassador to the United Nations. The…
UN Consultant advice on anger management
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A United Nations consultant, Doctor Stephenie Okpanachi, has asserted that a leader that can manage anger can effectively head the world. She made the assertion while presenting a…
Kano State Humanitarian Ministry Engages United Nations
A delegation from the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by the Commissioner, Hon. Amina Abdullahi Sani alongside the Ministry’s Technical Adviser Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba and relevant…
Nigeria’s Food Insecurity: Planning, Distribution & Tech to the Rescue
By Aladeokomo Babatunde S Food insecurity, a major problem in Nigeria affects millions of individuals who find it difficult to get adequate food and nourishment. The United Nations lists inflation, rising food…
UN Exposes Network of Terrorist Cells in Katsina, Names Leaders
A United Nations special report on the persistent insecurity situation in parts of Katsina State has unveiled 24 terrorists’ cells spread across about 30 forests in this North-West area of Nigeria. The…
UNICEF partners with Jigawa to increase investment in Nutrition
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) collaborated with the Jigawa state government to strengthen and increase Investment in Nutrition with…
New York’s UN Human Rights Director resigns, slams organization for failing to protect civilians in Palestine
New York’s UN Human Rights Director, Craig Mokhiber, has resigned from his position, delivering a scathing letter of resignation in which he criticized the United Nations for its inability to prevent what…