Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Consultative Forum has expressed concern over the growing poverty levels among households in the state. The chairman of the forum, Aminu Abubakar Danmusa, speaking at a news conference in Katsina, highlighted that the pervasive poverty in the state is contributing to insecurity, illiteracy, and the rising abuse of drugs. Danmusa referred to the 2020 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which indicated that Katsina has a poverty rate of 74.1 percent. He described this as unfortunate and a reflection of the dire situation in the state. While acknowledging that the state…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS) in achieving greater heights. This pledge was made during the Maiden National Congress Meeting of the AKCILS Alumni Association and a fundraising event held at the college earlier on Thursday. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Higher Education, emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring the institution meets and surpasses the standards set by the National Commission for Colleges…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In an unimaginable tragedy, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has lost his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, just one day after the death of his mother. Abdulwahab died on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, in a devastating motor accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road. A statement from the Governor’s spokesman, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed the heartbreaking news, expressing the family’s profound grief and submission to the will of Almighty Allah. The statement read in part, “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Jigawa State over the death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab Namadi, who lost his life in a tragic auto crash. The heartbreaking incident occurred during an already difficult time for the Jigawa State first family, as it followed the passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi, the Abdulwahab’s paternal grandmother, just a day earlier. In a statement by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa gov Yusuf described the loss as a tremendous tragedy, not only for the Namadi family but for Jigawa State…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja A 19-year-old student of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Usman Tijani, was attacked and seriously injured by his friend at a burial ground in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, when the suspect, Abdulmuqeet Musari, lured Tijani to the burial ground under the pretence of friendship. According to Zainab Avosuahi, a family member of the victim, Musari robbed Tijani of N200,000, the proceeds from his Point of Sale (POS) business, and then brutally attacked him, inflicting serious throat injuries. “My nephew, who runs a…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf attended the funeral of the Late Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the mother of Jigawa State Governor Danmodi, at her hometown Kafin Hausa today. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin, on Wednesday, saying her death shocked Governor Yusuf abruptly. The statement expressed the governor’s sincerest condolences to Governor Umar Namadi and the entire family for the mother’s loss. Governor Yusuf described Late Hajiya Maryam as a caring mother who dedicated her life to supporting humanity. The governor prayed to God Almighty to…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition initiatives in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf made this declaration during the official flag-off of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week held in Kumbotso Local Government Area. In addition, the governor announced the allocation of ₦170 million for the renovation and upgrading of malnutrition treatment centers and referral centers aimed at…
…. Distributes 484 computers to Apex Primary Care Centres By Usman Usman Garba In his effort to provide condusive atmosphere for frontline care givers to provide quality healthcare services for the teaming populace of Kano state, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has embacked on massive renovation of healthcare facilities. The Governor stated this during the flag-off of 2nd MNCG Week at Kumbotso local government area. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed that major hospitals which include Sir. Muhammadu Sanusi, Hasiya Bayero, Nuhu Bamalli, Emergency unit of Murtal Muhammad Specialist and a host of others…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has officially launched the 2024/2025 General Household Survey to facilitate smooth policy implementation in the state. The survey, which will be conducted across all 34 local government areas, aims to gather vital data for informed policy decisions. A total of 170 enumerators have been engaged for the exercise. In his remarks during the launch, Governor Radda emphasized that the survey would provide policymakers and development partners with a deeper understanding of household living conditions. This, he said, would generate evidence-based information crucial for effective policy implementation and ultimately improve…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, has urged troops to prioritize information security and avoid any communication with the enemy under all circumstances. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, highlighted that the call was made during a Christmas lunch organized for the troops in Gusau, Zamfara State. Maj Gen Soyele commended the troops for their recent achievements and underscored their operational successes in the theatre. He acknowledged the…