From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziao Kunle Salako, has revealed that over 200 million Nigerians are at risk of contracting one or more Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). According to him, 165 million Nigerians require preventive chemotherapy for at least one NTD. Dr. Salako made these remarks during the 2025 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day celebration held in Abuja on Monday. The event was themed: “Unite, Act, and Eliminate NTDs as Catalysts for Global Health and Sustainable Development.” He explained that NTDs are a group of communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily…
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By Usman Usman Garba In a bold move to reinforce governance and enhance service delivery, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a series of strategic appointments and reassignments across key sectors. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The statement said the appointments underscore the administration’s commitment to placing highly skilled and experienced professionals in critical positions to drive development, improve financial management, and ensure efficient service delivery for the people of Kano State. Key Appointments and Reassignments: 1. Jamila Magaji Abdullahi…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to create 63,360 jobs for youth in the garment industry across the state’s 44 local government areas. Governor Yusuf disclosed this today while officially reopening the garment industry cluster in Kura Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor highlighted that the reopening of the garment clusters—originally established under Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration between 2011 and 2015—marks a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises. “What we are witnessing now is the fulfilment of a campaign…
By Ado Salisu The Emir of Gombe, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar, has assured continued support for sponsors and organisers of sports activities in the emirate. The Emir made this commitment during the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of the Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics and Principal Cup Competition, held at Pantami Stadium. Represented by Dan Adalan Gombe, Alhaji Muhammad Baba Mabani, the Emir commended Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the competition’s sponsor, for his dedication to promoting sports in the state. In his remarks, the Emir highlighted the importance of the championship in discovering and…
By Rabiu Sanusi In a bid to strengthen communication between the government and women in Kano State, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has unveiled the Community Orientation Volunteer Project. This initiative, spearheaded by Afnan Foundation, seeks to empower women by educating them about government programs and policies designed to enhance their lives. Speaking during the launch, Comrade Waiya emphasized the project’s role in bridging the gap between the government and women, enabling them to access empowerment programs introduced by the current administration. He highlighted the state’s efforts to support 4,400 women with a monthly…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as a challenging country to govern. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina, Buhari reflected on his time in office, noting that despite his efforts to address the nation’s challenges, he was often subjected to criticism. He remarked, “Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.” The former president also humorously noted that his health has improved since leaving office. “People who visited me told me I look better than before,” he said. Reflecting on his political…
By Usman Usman Garba The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has applauded the contribution of the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect in fostering unity among the Muslim community in the country. The Vice President made the commendation while speaking at the 2025 Maulud celebration for the late Shiek Ibrahim Niass, the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniyya sect at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano A statement issued by Mr Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Kano state governor’s spokesperson, said VP Shettima, who was represented by Alhaji Babagana Fannami, praised the Muslim sect for standing over the past century in true teachings of Islam. Shettima,…
Mischievous criticism of a life-saving initiative By Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa The Kano State Government has countered unfounded criticisms of its livestock fattening and goat reproduction scheme, which is a key component of the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Programme (KSADP). These attacks, aimed at undermining a life-changing initiative, have been described by the government as mischievous attempts to misinform the public and derail efforts to empower rural communities. The criticisms particularly targeted the recent distribution of goats to female farmers, an initiative designed to support animal husbandry, improve livelihoods, and enhance food security in Kano State. Significance of the Livestock…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of the vision outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focuses on promoting agricultural development, improving food security, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, is set to launch ‘Operation Empty the Stores’ across all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Markus Ogunbiyi, during the opening of a capacity-building workshop organized by the Ministry’s Department of Information for its correspondents. The workshop was themed…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has lamented the deteriorated state of the pharmaceutical business in the state, which he said has been in a deplorable condition since the end of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s second tenure, eight years ago. In a statement issued by the ministry’s Information Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, the commissioner expressed his concerns during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kano Chapter, to his office. Dr. Labaran decried the state of the pharmaceutical market, particularly the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA)—the…