Tag: #Kano
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NSCDC TRAINS PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATIVES ON MODERN SECURITY TECHNIQUES IN KANO
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has launched a one-week training programme for operatives of Private Guard Companies across the state. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, said the initiative is aimed at strengthening safety and improving the professional capacity of private security personnel in line with the NSCDC’s regulatory role.…
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KANO CENSORSHIP BOARD SUSPENDS TWO KANNYWOOD ACTORS OVER ALLEGED IMMORAL VIDEO
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors from film production activities for one year over an alleged violation of censorship regulations. The affected actors have been identified as Amina Uba-Hassan and Adam Garba, according to a statement from the board’s spokesperson. The board said the suspension followed the release of a video…
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FG: NO CHILD SHOULD MISS SCHOOL OVER POVERTY — EDUCATION MINISTER
The Federal Government says no Nigerian child should miss school because of financial hardship. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this during an inspection of schools under the AGILE programme in Kano State. She said government interventions, including education financing and skills programmes, are helping to reduce barriers to learning and…
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GHARI LGA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETES SCHOOL RENOVATION
Ghari Local Government Area in Kano State has restated its commitment to strengthening the education sector as a foundation for societal development. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Hashimu Garba, said efforts will continue to improve learning conditions for students and teachers across the area. As part of ongoing projects, the council has completed the…
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FOOD SECURITY PUSH: FG AGENCY URGES FARMERS TO EMBRACE GM CROPS
The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, is urging farmers to adopt genetically modified (GM) technology to boost food production and income. Speaking at a sensitisation event in Kano, Mustapha said GM crops are safe, well-tested, and designed to increase yield while reducing reliance on harmful pesticides. He explained…
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INEC LAUNCHES MASSIVE VOTER ENLIGHTENMENT DRIVE IN KANO
Kano residents are urged to revalidate their PVCs and stay election-ready as INEC kicks off a week-long voter awareness campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission has rolled out a seven-day voter enlightenment exercise at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, targeting eight metropolitan Local Government Areas. The aim: boost voter participation and ensure citizens update their registration…
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NEMA WELCOMES 522 STRANDED NIGERIANS HOME FROM NIGER
Another batch of returnees lands in Kano as government steps up voluntary repatriation and warns against risky migration journeys. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts. The group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard 12 buses for…
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NDLEA NABS SUSPECT WITH 1,499 BOTTLES OF CODEINE IN KANO
Intelligence-led raid uncovers massive codeine stash as anti-drug war intensifies in Kano. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. According to the agency’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the suspect was picked up at his residence in Lambu,…
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NDLEA SWEEPS KANO DRUG DEN, ARRESTS 19 AMID RAMADAN CRACKDOWN
Gezawa community sees major drug bust as authorities step up efforts for a safe Ramadan. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and shut down multiple drug spots in Gezawa, seizing substances including cannabis, diazepam, pregabalin, and the street drug “Suck and Die” (Exol-5). The operation, part of “Operation Ramadan…
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KANO BUREAU DISMISSES CLAIM OF 2 MILLION CHILD STREET BEGGARS
Officials say verified data shows far fewer street beggars, challenge NGO to prove its figures. The Kano State Bureau of Statistics (KSBS) has rejected claims that over two million underage children are living as street beggars, calling the figure misleading and unsupported by official data. The bureau’s Director-General, Dr Suraj Sulaiman, said its own mapping…
