By Abubakar Umar Muhammad The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) is pleased to announce that the renovation of Jambulo Health Post has been successfully completed, and the facility is set to commence healthcare services soon. This milestone reflects the commitment of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, and her dedicated team towards improving primary healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality healthcare services across Kano State. The renovated health post provides a safe and conducive environment for healthcare workers and patients and is expected to serve the healthcare needs of the Jambulo community and surrounding areas. The…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them by their colleagues through purposeful leadership and commitment to grassroots development. Governor Fintiri stated that the new executives emerged after a peaceful election conducted on Wednesday, following the swearing-in of the 21 elected Local Government Council Chairmen in the state. At the end of the election, Dr. Titus Obadiah, Chairman of Mayo-Belwa Local Government Council, emerged as the Chairman of the…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Yahaya Daura, has said that the legislature enjoys full independence under the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda. The Speaker stated this while receiving members of the APC Zallah Network Political Campaign Organisation led by its Director-General, Dr. Bala Nuhu Kankia, in Katsina. Daura explained that the Assembly operates and conducts its legislative activities without interference from the executive arm of government. He added that, within the last three years, the Assembly has passed several bills into law covering key sectors such as…
By Ekaette Okon Joseph and Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Education has been described as the foundation of development and good governance. The Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Media, Ekaette Okon Joseph, made this assertion in a statement, stressing that the true measure of government commitment is reflected not only in policy declarations but also in financial decisions. She stated that in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has increasingly demonstrated that investment in education and young people is a long-term economic strategy rather than merely a social obligation. According to her, recent approvals for examination fees,…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved N1.368 billion to pay the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees and related expenses for students across the state, as part of Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to removing financial barriers in education. The Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Ekaette Okon Joseph, said the administration has invested significantly in education through various programmes aimed at improving access and supporting young people. She stated that the latest approvals for examination fees, bursaries and youth support programmes demonstrate the government’s determination to ensure that financial challenges do…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Commander of the Anti-Phone Snatching and Illicit Drug Elimination Unit in Kano State, Officer Nura Salisu Sharada, has called on residents to actively support efforts to eliminate the sale of illicit drugs, phone snatching, and other criminal activities across the state. Speaking recently in Kano, Commander Sharada said community participation is essential to winning the fight against crime and ensuring lasting peace and security. He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to improving security in Kano State, describing him as an action-oriented leader who has made the safety and welfare of the people a…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has commended the state’s AGILE implementation team for its outstanding performance in delivering projects aimed at improving access to quality education for adolescent girls. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmed Ladan Ala, gave the commendation while declaring open a three-day Annual AGILE Project Review Workshop in Sokoto. He praised the AGILE Team Lead, Dr. Mansur, and his team for their commitment and effective implementation of the project across the state. “I want to commend the AGILE team, especially the Team Lead, Dr. Mansur, for his sterling leadership in…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical evaluation if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling, prolonged bone pain, or any lump larger than five centimetres, stressing that early detection and diagnosis are crucial to improving outcomes for people with sarcoma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer. Dr. Abdu made the appeal in a statement marking Sarcoma Awareness Month in July, calling for increased public awareness of the disease, which is often described as the “forgotten cancer” due to its rarity and the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has marked its third anniversary with a public lecture on drug abuse, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the responsible use of medicines and improving public health across the state. The event brought together government officials, health experts, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to address the growing challenge of substance abuse, particularly among young people. Speaking at the event, held at the agency’s headquarters in Kano, the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what she described as…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos A coalition of Plateau State indigenous youth organisations has called on the Federal Government, the Plateau State Government, security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and all patriotic Nigerians to unite in confronting terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent crime threatening the state’s peace and security. The appeal was made on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jos. The coalition comprises youth bodies from the Afizere, Anaguta, Atakar, Aten, Berom, Irigwe, Kunlere, Mushere, Mwaghavul, Pan and Ron ethnic nationalities. The group, led by Barrister Dalyop Solomon…