By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the merger of the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and accelerate reforms in the state’s education sector. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Following the restructuring, the new entity will operate as the Ministry of Education, with a Directorate of Higher Education created within the ministry to oversee tertiary institutions. “Under this restructuring, all agencies under the defunct Higher Education Ministry, such as…
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From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives, Usman Murtala Banye, representing Batagarawa/Rimi/Charanchi Federal Constituency, has facilitated the release of 15 inmates from a custodial centre in Katsina State after paying fines imposed on them by the court. The freed inmates, comprising 11 men and four women, regained their freedom after the lawmaker settled fines totalling N1.56m over cases largely related to debt disputes and minor domestic issues. Speaking with journalists after the exercise, the lawmaker’s representative, Yahaya Galadima, said the intervention was carried out during the Ramadan period to support vulnerable individuals in detention. “We…
By Hussaini Ibrahim A private legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Musa Abubakar Tudunwada, has said he will formally request clarification from the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, over the distribution of bags of rice reportedly allocated to the agency’s staff. Tudunwada disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the move followed complaints from some personnel of the board who alleged that the distribution was not conducted fairly. According to him, the rice was part of Ramadan welfare support reportedly provided by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to ministries, departments and…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has approved adjustments to the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2026 local government elections in Plateau State, extending the period for political parties to conduct their primaries. The commission said the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026 necessitated the adjustment to the earlier timetable. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the commission, Pam Gyang Davou, and issued to journalists in Jos on Thursday. The commission had earlier issued a notice of election…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education has cautioned against alleged attempts to pressure the Presidency to interfere in the ongoing investigation of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group expressed concern over reports that political and institutional actors were lobbying Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt or delay the probe by the Code of Conduct Bureau. According to CHRICED, the bureau is investigating allegations that the judge failed to declare certain assets as required by law. “These developments raise serious red…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Madakin Gudi Foundation has paid about five months’ stipends to 167 volunteer teachers serving in 21 schools across five wards in Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State. A team from the foundation carried out the payment exercise on March 11, 2026, visiting the benefiting schools across several communities. The team commenced the exercise in Chana community before moving to Godowoli and other villages, ending the exercise in Gadaka, Yobe State. Speaking during the exercise, the team leader, Muhammad Lamba, said the initiative was aimed at motivating volunteer teachers to continue supporting education development in…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of a four-year-old child in Ngballang, Numan Local Government Area of the state. The incident was In a reported on March 2, 2026, a man identified as Umar Ibrahim, a resident of Ngballang, lodged a complaint at the Numan Police Division that his son, Ramadan, went out to play on March 1 but couldn’t return home. A statement issued on Friday, the Police Image maker, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. All efforts…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, has received an Award of Excellence from the Women Commission of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria in recognition of his leadership and commitment to gender equity. The award was presented during the International Women’s Day celebration and award night organised by the commission in Abuja on Wednesday. Presenting the award, the Chairperson of the TUC Women Commission, Esther Asabe Ahmadu, said Faleye was honoured for his “visionary leadership, integrity and outstanding service, which have inspired progress and lasting impact.”…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters has said troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded major successes against insurgents between March 7 and 12, 2026, killing terrorists, arresting suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering arms and ammunition across various theatres of operation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, noting that troops sustained aggressive operations against Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and other terrorist groups in the North-East. He said the operations were supported by intelligence gathering and collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, local hunters, and other hybrid…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) says about 50 women have formed a support network under its Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) project in Kano. Project Lead, Nathan Bako, disclosed this on Thursday during a dissemination event organised in Kano to present preliminary outcomes of the project after nine months of implementation. The initiative, he said, is supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria through its Civil Society Funds and implemented in partnership with AgrofixNG. Bako said the project has helped women beneficiaries build confidence, acquire business management skills and create networks that strengthen their…