By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State has recorded a significant reduction in the prevalence of HIV, particularly among pregnant women and children, according to the Katsina State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA). The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Nuhu Bala Kankia, disclosed this during a one-day dissemination meeting on the Katsina State HIV Strategic Plan (SSP) 2025–2027 held in Katsina. Dr. Kankia said data available to the agency indicate that the state’s efforts to combat HIV have continued to yield positive results. “Based on the figures available to us, we have recorded remarkable success in the…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Veteran journalist and media advocate, Comrade Florence Oluohu, has called on journalists in Cross River State to educate the public on the importance of government policies and discourage individuals from undermining official directives. Oluohu made the call during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council Congress held in March 2026. The resolution was contained in a statement signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, and the Assistant Secretary, Comrade Kingsley Agim. She emphasized that journalists have a crucial responsibility to promote public understanding of government programmes while upholding professionalism, accuracy, and…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) has disbursed over N1 billion in interest-free loans to support the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Babangida Rumah, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the agency’s pre-budget defence organised by the Katsina State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Dr. Rumah said the interest-free loans had been disbursed to about 1,500 MSMEs across the state in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI) as part of the Katsina State Government’s…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and strengthening climate resilience through active participation in the “Raise Your Voice, Save the Planet” campaign organised by the Katsina State Climate Change Secretariat. Speaking at the flag-off of the campaign, the Katsina State ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Alhaji Nafi’u Mohammed Musa, stressed the urgent need for collective action to address the growing effects of climate change. He said governments, communities, development partners and individuals all have critical roles to play in protecting the environment and safeguarding natural…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of the Kano State Inter-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has issued a stern warning to politicians, declaring that no amount of pressure or influence will compel the committee to release suspected drug traffickers or violent thugs arrested during its operations. Speaking on Tuesday during a strategic engagement with media executives and journalists in Kano, Rimin Gado reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to enforcing the law without fear or favour. He stressed that the committee, inaugurated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, would remain independent and resolute in its…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming government communication, it should never replace human judgment, professionalism, ethical responsibility, and accountability. The Commissioner made the remarks on Tuesday while declaring open a five-day Executive Training on Strategic Communication and the Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Public Sector Communication, themed “Communicating with Intelligence.” The training was organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in collaboration with Image Merchants Promotion Limited, publishers of PRNigeria, at the Dangote Business School, Bayero University, Kano.…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has stated that it is working on the implementation of a new minimum wage for workers in the state, with the policy expected to take effect in 2027. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Comrade Tanimu Saulawa, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Katsina on Tuesday. He assured workers that the government remained committed to improving their welfare through better remuneration. “Let me assure workers in Katsina State that the government is working to introduce a new minimum wage to enhance their welfare. Workers will begin to…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has identified informants as the major drivers of insecurity in the state, revealing that about 85 percent of bandit activities are facilitated by people who provide intelligence and logistics to criminal groups. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Danmusa, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Katsina. According to him, bandits rely heavily on information supplied by informants to attack communities, abduct innocent residents, and demand ransom. “These informants supply weapons, food items, fuel, and other necessities to the bandits in their forest hideouts. They also provide…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The annual mass wedding programme initiated by the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, has once again demonstrated its far-reaching religious, social, political, and economic impact by giving hundreds of less-privileged residents a fresh start in family life. This year’s edition brought together 300 grooms and 300 brides drawn from the 21 local government areas of the state, with each council producing between 10 and 12 couples. The initiative is designed to assist indigent adults and divorcees who wish to remarry but are unable to meet the financial demands of marriage.…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Executive Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata, has praised Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for implementing transformative policies and programmes aimed at improving education, healthcare, women empowerment and poverty reduction across the state. Speaking at a public function in Bichi, Mai Fata described the recruitment of more than 8,000 teachers into the Kano State Civil Service as one of the landmark achievements of the Yusuf administration. According to him, the recruitment will address the shortage of qualified teachers in public schools, enhance the quality of education and provide a…