By Ado Salisu The Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Dr. Murtala Musa, has described sports as a powerful and effective tool for curbing drug abuse among young people. Dr. Musa made the remark during a courtesy visit to the Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), where he stressed the importance of strategic collaboration between the Commission and the agency in sensitising youths on the dangers associated with drug abuse. According to him, the visit was aimed at strengthening partnerships and fostering joint efforts towards promoting a drug-free society through sports development and…
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Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Wata Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke zamanta a Gusau, babban birnin Jihar Zamfara, ta dage sauraron karar da dan takarar kujerar Sanatan Zamfara ta Arewa a karkashin jam’iyyar APC, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, ya shigar kan kalubalantar sahihancin zaben fidda gwani da ya haifar da fitowar Sanata Sahabi Ya’u Kaura a matsayin dan takarar jam’iyyar. Mai shari’a Hassan Dikko ya jagoranci zaman kotun, inda kotun ta lura da rashin halartar biyu daga cikin wadanda ake kara, wato APC da Hukumar Zabe Mai Zaman Kanta ta Kasa (INEC). Saboda haka, kotun ta dage sauraron karar zuwa ranar…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Katsina State Wing, has called on the state government to restore the 27.5 per cent teachers’ allowance, which was suspended in 2011. The Chairperson of the union, Rakiya Shehu Runka, made the call during the State Delegates Conference held at the Local Government Service Commission in Katsina. Speaking shortly after her re-election for another four-year term, Runka expressed concern that teachers in many states across the country continue to enjoy the allowance, while their counterparts in Katsina have been denied the benefit for over a decade. She noted that…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has strongly condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State and other parts of Nigeria, describing the attacks as a direct assault on education, childhood, and the nation’s future. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the coalition expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in schools, warning that educational institutions are increasingly becoming targets of violence, fear, and criminal attacks. CSACEFA, a coalition of civil society organisations and non-governmental groups advocating for quality, inclusive, and accessible education, said the briefing…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Sokoto State Branch, has conducted an induction programme for newly appointed management staff and newly elected executive members as part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and improve humanitarian service delivery across the state. According to a statement issued by Nafiu Muhammad Lema, Communication and Advocacy Adviser of the Sokoto State Branch, the induction programme was held at Sokoto Guest Inn following a bye-election conducted to fill vacant positions within the organization. The event attracted national officials of the Society and other key stakeholders, who gathered to familiarize the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State delegation is participating in the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. This was containing in statement issued by the Director public enlightenment of the head of service Rukayya Uba Sulaimain where made available to Journalists. The conference, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), brings together government officials, employers, and workers’ representatives from across the globe to discuss contemporary labour issues and strategies for improving the world of work. The Kano State delegation is led by the Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, accompanied by…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has appealed to the European Union to strengthen its partnership with the state in key sectors, including education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, climate action and economic development. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, made the appeal on Monday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the presentation of Kano State’s Urban Development Strategy to ambassadors and representatives of European Union member states in Kano. Garo described Kano as one of Africa’s oldest and fastest-growing commercial centres, stressing that strategic partnerships with international development agencies were critical to addressing the challenges…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing multidimensional poverty through strengthened social protection programmes and innovative financing mechanisms aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable residents. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Tuesday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the High-Level North-West Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing. The dialogue, organised by UNICEF in collaboration with the European Union, brought together governors and representatives of North-West states, development partners, policymakers, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and…
Daga Rabiu Sanusi Shugaban Rukunin Kamfanonin Gerawa Group, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Gerawa, ya yaba wa Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, bisa yadda gwamnatinsa ke samar da yanayi na zaman lafiya da kuma inganta harkokin kasuwanci a jihar. A wata hira da ya yi da manema labarai, Dr. Gerawa ya bayyana cewa salon mulkin gwamnan ya taimaka matuƙa wajen inganta harkokin kasuwanci da kuma tattalin arzikin jihar, wanda hakan ya ba wa kamfanoni damar faɗaɗa ayyukansu. Ya ce, irin wannan yanayi na kwanciyar hankali ya sa kamfaninsu ke samun damar yin aiki cikin sauƙi tare da hukumomin gwamnati…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Managing Director of Gerawa Group of Companies, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Gerawa, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for creating a peaceful and business-friendly environment that has enhanced economic activities across the state. Speaking during an interview, Dr. Gerawa praised the governor’s approach to governance and politics, describing it as instrumental in fostering stability and encouraging private sector growth. According to him, the conducive atmosphere created by the administration has enabled businesses to expand their operations and contribute significantly to the state’s economy. “In just a few years, our company has become one…