By Rabi’u Sunusi The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s Fire Service and enhancing its capacity to respond effectively to emergencies, save lives and protect property. The Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, disclosed this when she met with the management of the Kano State Fire Service to discuss strategies for improving operational efficiency, staff welfare and institutional development. The meeting focused on key issues affecting the effective discharge of the Fire Service’s responsibilities, including operational challenges and ways to improve the quality of services provided to residents. Hajiya Bilkisu stressed the importance of…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar More than 500 cattle and goats in various locations across Calabar, including the NNPC Depot, Aka Effa Roundabout and Garment Factory, have had blood samples collected by veterinary doctors for laboratory analysis. Alhaji Nasiru Baba Gombe, Special Assistant to the Governor on Livestock Ranching, Cross River State, disclosed this to a Triumph correspondent on Tuesday. Alhaji Gombe said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen livestock health and disease surveillance in Cross River State. He said, “In line with ongoing efforts to strengthen livestock health and disease surveillance in Cross River State, the…
From Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Educational Resources Directorate (KERD) has commenced the distribution of examination materials for the Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination (SSQE) to government schools across the state. The exercise is aimed at ensuring the smooth, credible and successful conduct of the examination. The distribution is being coordinated under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary of KERD, Hajiya Rabi Inuwa Hussaini, whose efforts to strengthen the management of educational resources and improve administrative efficiency continue to support the development of the state’s education sector. Under her supervision, the examination materials are being carefully distributed to various zonal offices…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, in collaboration with the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has established modern physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres at Sheikh Jidda General Hospital and Gezawa General Hospital. The intervention includes the provision of modern equipment to strengthen physiotherapy, rehabilitation and patient-care services at the two hospitals. The initiative is expected to improve access to quality physiotherapy services for residents, regardless of their social or economic background. It will also reduce the burden on patients who previously had to…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has launched the new Islamic calendar for the year 1448AH, describing it as an important tool for improving public awareness of Islamic dates and helping Muslims plan religious activities and other affairs in accordance with the Hijri calendar. The calendar was launched at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano with the Second Commissioner of the Kano State Sharia Commission, Sheikh Ali Dan Abba, leading the official presentation. Speaking at the occasion the chief of staff Kano State Government House, Dr. Sulaiman Sani Wali who represented the executive Governor Alhaji…
By Almustapha Ibrahim (PhD) Recent developments and public statements from some officials within the Kano State Government continue to raise questions about whether the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is fully committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the January 16, 2027 presidential election. The concerns have become more pronounced following the emergence of statements by some government officials, particularly those connected to the media, suggesting that they may not be willing to openly promote or support President Tinubu’s political agenda. What has attracted even greater attention is the perception that the state government has…
By Usman Usman Garba A Senior Special Assistant to Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, NIM, for his effective coordination and leadership of the Tinubu Support Groups in Kano State. The Senior Special Assistant said he had closely followed the proceedings of the major convention of Tinubu Support Groups recently held in Kano, describing the event as impressive and commendable. According to him, the success of the convention met the high expectations he had of Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, whom he praised for his commitment, organisational…
Daga Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau A ƙalla Limamai da Malamai 3,000 daga sassa daban-daban daga Ƙananan Hukumomi 14 na Jihar Zamfara suka gudanar da addu’o’i na musamman don neman samun dauwamemmen zaman lafiya da samun nasaran Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmad Tunubu a zabe mai zuwa na 2027. Taron, wanda ya gudana a gidan Darakta Janar na yaƙin yaƙin neman zaben Shugaban ƙasa, Sanata Abdul’aziz Yari, inda aka gudanar da addu’o’in zaman lafiya mai ɗorewa a jihar da ƙasar baki ɗaya, da kuma gudanar da zaɓen 2027 mai zuwa cikin lumana ba tare da rikici ba. Addu’ar ta fi mayar da hankali…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Educational Resources Directorate (KERD), under the Kano State Ministry of Education, has commenced a week-long in-house computer training for 60 members of staff as part of efforts to strengthen digital capacity and improve efficiency in the discharge of its official responsibilities. The training is being conducted under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary of the Directorate, Hajiya Rabi Inuwa Hussain, in line with the ongoing transformation of KERD following its recent elevation from a department to a full-fledged directorate by the Kano State Government. The development is part of the broader education-sector reforms being…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Coalition of Political Groups and Associations in Katsina State, comprising more than 4,000 groups and associations across the 34 local government areas, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for re-election in 2027. The groups cited the development record of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administrations as the basis for their decision. Speaking at the event held at the People’s Square in Katsina, Governor Radda thanked the coalition for its support, describing the endorsement as a demonstration of confidence in the development direction of the Tinubu administration at the federal…