By John Bassey, Kebbi His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), Executive Governor of Kebbi State, has been honoured with the Nurses-Friendly Governor’s Award by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The award was presented on Tuesday during the inaugural West Africa Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF), held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The West Africa region comprises 54 countries, and the conference brought together nursing and midwifery professionals from across the sub-region, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, among others. The award recognises governors who have…
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From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, has called on the Federal Government to hasten the completion of the Jare Earth Dam in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Dabai, who represents Danja/Bakori Federal Constituency, said the contractors handling the project have abandoned it for many years. While presenting a motion on the floor of the House, Dabai expressed concern over the non-completion of the project, describing it as a serious challenge to the people of Bakori Local Government Area. “Construction of the earth dam was awarded at the cost…
By: Adamu S. Ladan, FCAI In an era where public office often builds invisible barriers between leaders and the people, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa stands out as a refreshing example of humility in high office. Even at the peak of his ministerial responsibilities, he maintained a quiet simplicity that reflected both character and conviction. A consummate professional, Arc. Dangiwa’s career reflects a seamless blend of experience across both the private and public sectors. While his technical competence is widely acknowledged, it is his personal disposition that leaves a deeper and more lasting impression. He chose a path defined not by…
From Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has constituted a 12-member committee to screen Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo as the nominated Deputy Governor of the state. The committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, is expected to submit its report on Monday. The development follows the transmission of Garo’s name to the Assembly by the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for screening and confirmation. It will be recalled that the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, resigned from office, creating a vacancy. The position became vacant following his voluntary resignation…
By Shafi’u Yahaya A House of Representatives aspirant for Mallam Madori/Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Hon. Umar Saidu Jambola Yanleman, has commended the administration of Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi for what he described as remarkable achievements across the state. Jambola, a close associate of the governor, stated that within three years, the Danmodi-led administration has recorded significant progress in key sectors, particularly education, infrastructure, and healthcare. According to him, the education sector has witnessed notable improvements, including the establishment of about three federal government higher institutions in the state, which he described as clear dividends of the present administration.…
By Usman Usman Garba In a renewed effort to reposition and sustain its operations, the management of The Triumph Publishing Company Limited, Kano, has paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, seeking continued support to strengthen the organization’s independence and efficiency. The delegation was led by the Acting Managing Director of the company, Malam Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi, who said the visit was part of ongoing initiatives to ensure that the newspaper remains vibrant and continues to serve its wide readership across the country. Addressing the SSG, Malam Abdullahi expressed appreciation for…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the governor to nominate a deputy governor where a vacancy exists. The position became vacant following the voluntary resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026. Following wide consultations with key…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Youth and Sports Development Hon.Sani Musa Danja, has said that the ongoing reforms of the Abba Kabir Yusuf-led administration are steadily restoring public trust and repositioning Kano State for accelerated development. Speaking with journalists, Hon. Danja described the present administration as reform-driven and people-focused, noting that its policies are beginning to yield visible results across key sectors of the state economy and social life. He said Governor Yusuf government has demonstrated clear commitment to governance through targeted interventions in education, healthcare, infrastructure, pension management and youth empowerment. According…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, raising serious concerns over the virus after nearly three years without a recorded infection. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, disclosed the development on Tuesday during a press briefing in Calabar, the state capital. Ayuk revealed that the index case involves a Chinese national working with Lafarge, who arrived in Nigeria on March 17 and later developed symptoms weeks after entry into the country. According to the commissioner, the patient’s condition worsened at a state medical facility, necessitating an emergency transfer…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has extended his warmest congratulations to Hussein Hassan Suleiman on his confirmation as registrar of the Kano State High Court. The Attorney General described the confirmation as a proud moment for the Ministry of Justice, noting that Suleiman’s emergence reflects the quality, dedication, and professionalism nurtured within the Ministry. In a statement issued by the public relations officer of the ministry, Najib Lawan Danbazau, the commissioner expressed strong confidence in Suleiman’s capacity to excel in his new role, emphasizing that his background and…