From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB) has organized a capacity-building training for working journalists and public relations officers on Communication for Development. The training brought together Public Relations Officers (PROs), Assistant Public Relations Officers (APROs) from various ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as journalists from different media organizations. Speaking at the opening session, the Executive Secretary of KTDMB, Malam Mustapha Shehu, stated that the training aimed to equip media practitioners with essential knowledge on Communication for Development, Communication for Behavioral Change, Social Media for Development, and Ethical and Responsible Communication for Development. Shehu…
Author: Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has approved Friday, February 28, 2025, as the official second-term vacation date for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru. According to the statement, parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are expected to ensure their wards return home by the early hours of Friday. The statement further noted that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while day students are…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Federal Government has commissioned the first-ever 500-capacity barracks for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yola, Adamawa State. The barracks will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men, and women of the anti-narcotics agency. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to the welfare of NDLEA personnel, reinforcing their responsibility to combat drug abuse and trafficking with unwavering dedication. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), described the facility as a critical investment in human capital. He noted that the project…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has removed all District Heads and titleholders in the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikau, the government clarified that the directive only affects District Heads who previously held traditional titles from their former councils. They are required to relinquish those titles and pledge loyalty to their new Chiefs and Emirs. “With the creation of new Chiefdoms and Emirates, District Heads with titles from their former councils are expected to seek titles that align…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over the growing influence of religious leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a widely circulated video recorded during a condolence visit to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna following the death of his eldest son, Lamido lamented that clerics have become key players in political decision-making, directing voters on whom to support. “Despite their sacred role as religious leaders, clerics are now actively competing for power. They are supposed to serve as moral guides for politicians, but since they desire power themselves, we politicians have decided…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Kabir Magaji Gafia, has launched his foundation by disbursing N15 million in cash assistance and distributing educational materials to over 600 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries include vulnerable persons, widows, persons with disabilities, youths, APC members, and students. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in his hometown, Kaita Local Government Area, Magaji said the foundation was established to support those in need and contribute to the development of the area. “My foundation was set up in response to the need to assist people and address the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Minister of Defense, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has stated that security in the North-West and North-Central regions of Nigeria has significantly improved due to ongoing coordinated military operations against banditry and insurgency. In a statement released on Monday by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mari Ali, Badaru made this known while speaking in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State. He highlighted the progress made in Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna states, where communities are beginning to recover from past security challenges. Badaru reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and banditry before…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja To protect consumer rights across all sectors, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has engaged the banking sector in a dialogue to promote a fairer financial landscape. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Commission said it held a Roundtable Compliance Engagement with the banking sector on Saturday in Lagos as part of its sector-specific initiatives. Key focus areas included empowering stakeholders with compliance knowledge, strengthening self-regulation, and addressing sector-specific challenges to enhance consumer protection. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more compliant market for Nigerians and other residents.
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been honored as the African Governor of the Year for Good Governance at the 14th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership in transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. Under his administration, Kano State has made remarkable progress, including allocating over 31% of the state budget to education, sponsoring postgraduate students abroad, and implementing technology-driven governance solutions. Governor Yusuf, represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala, dedicated the award to the people of…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a major political shift, over 1,500 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have defected to the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), strengthening the party’s hold in the state. Kano State Deputy Governor and NNPP chieftain, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, officially received the defectors at his office on Sunday night. PUNCH gathered that the defectors, drawn from various wards of Gwarzo Local Government Area, pledged their loyalty to the NNPP and its leadership. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo lauded the defectors for their decision, describing…