By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded a list of six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The Speaker of the House, Ismail Jibrin Falgore, announced this during a plenary session on Monday. The nominees are: • Shehu Sagagi • Dr Dahiru Mohd Hashim • Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya • Dr Isma’il Dan Maraya • Gaddafi Sani Shehu • Abdulkadir AbdulSalam This development comes after a recent cabinet reshuffle that saw the removal of the Chief of Staff (CoS) and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), among other…
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…Dr. Aminu Magashi AHBN honored with special award From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the media in promoting health awareness, countering misinformation, and ensuring transparency and accountability within the health sector. The ministry emphasized that working with the media is key to achieving its mandate. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ms. Daju Kachollom Mni, during the opening ceremony of the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHeJ) in Abuja. The theme of the conference was SWAp Effectiveness in…
By Ado Salisu Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN) organized a one-day follow-up seminar on the State of Emergency (SOE) in education declared by the Kano State Government. The event, held on KHAIRUN’s campus, attracted distinguished guests and stakeholders from across the state and beyond to discuss the importance of education. A statement issued by the university’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Marketing Department, Bilal Dahiru Tijjani, noted that the Chairman of the occasion, KHAIRUN’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Kabiru Isyaku, praised the Kano State Government for its bold step in declaring the State of Emergency,…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) recently organized a two-day workshop focused on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for senior government officials. The workshop, themed ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs),’ aimed to equip participants with the essential skills to effectively manage PPP projects. The event attracted senior officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state. By reinforcing the state’s institutional capacity, the workshop sought to harness the potential of PPPs to address infrastructure deficits and improve service delivery in Katsina. Katsina State’s Deputy Governor, Malam Farouk Lawal, who was represented by the Permanent…
… Reassigns heads of agencies and special advisers By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the new appointments and redeployment of some Heads of Agencies and Special Advisers. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The newly appointed individuals include renowned public health expert and hematologist, Dr. Ibrahim Musa, of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), and popular Kannywood actor, Sani Musa Danja. Below is the list of newly appointed officials along with their assigned portfolios: 1. Dr. Ibrahim Musa – Special Adviser, Health Services, and Personal…
By Dr. Aliyu U. Tilde It seems, as usual, that our people do not understand the importance and blessings of establishing the Shura Council, which the Kano State Government (KNSG) has set up. In my view, its benefits to both the ruler and the people far outweigh those of the Kano State House of Assembly. The Problem Northern Nigeria! Whenever a good initiative comes our way, we hardly recognise its value, even though a little thought would clearly show us its merits. Our concerns are often limited to trending issues, which are mostly frivolous. Otherwise, what could be better than…
By Abba Dukawa The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Kano and Jigawa states. This initiative aims to address socio-economic disparities and provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged children. Hajiya Aisha Bello, the Gender-Based Officer at dRPC, emphasized the importance of ECCD innovation for comprehensive community development. She made this statement during the presentation of educational materials to ECCD centers at the Murtala Muhammad Library. ECCD programs offer a range of benefits. They help parents balance work and family responsibilities, boosting productivity and economic participation. Moreover, Community-Based Initiatives…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on the Kano State House of Assembly to take decisive action in ensuring the full and effective implementation of the Kano State Free Maternal and Child Healthcare Law 2023. This landmark legislation, designed to provide free healthcare services to women and children, addresses a critical need in the state and has the potential to improve health outcomes significantly. As the first law of its kind in Nigeria, the Kano State Free Maternal and Child Healthcare Law sets a historic precedent that could inspire other states…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to adopting a results-oriented approach aligned with the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenditure and the financial hardship caused by healthcare costs. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, made this statement during a Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry to commemorate the 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day, themed “Health On The House Government.” Speaking on Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp), Prof. Pate highlighted that the Federal Government remains steadfast in…
By Brigadier General Kapeh Alwali Kazir (Rtd) It is crucial that we recognize the significant harm the Jaruma Arewa Television and Arewa 24 media channels are inflicting on Arewa and our shared goals. These outlets are part of a larger scheme designed to undermine our values and further divide the North, with the ultimate intention of weakening us. Tragically, these subversive efforts are being enabled by Northerners who are either unaware, easily manipulated, or, in some cases, simply misguided. This is deeply unfortunate. Any effort or narrative that aims to divide us, rather than unite, must be immediately confronted. Sadly,…