… pledged to strengthen immunization in Kano By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government has pledged renewed synergy with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to strengthen immunization coverage in the state. The state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this when he received the country leadership of the Foundation on a courtesy call at the government house. Governor Yusuf said his administration placed top priority on the health population of residents adding that such attention resonated in the significant percentage allocated to health in the state budget. The Governor said the healthcare system in Kano has undergone a transformational regime…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the State Agency for Mass Education as part of its ongoing efforts to prioritize education and enhance adult learning across the state. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made this announcement on Sunday during the graduation ceremony of 791 students from the Gwarzo Model Women Centre in Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State. “The Gwarzo Centre, which has been operational for over four decades thanks to the Gwarzo Youths Progressive Association (GYPA), is now graduating 791 students including 486 in skills acquisition,”…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau In a bid to drive financial inclusion and economic development, the Aziza Development Foundation is collaborating with Zamfara State Investment and Property Development Company Limited (ZSIPDCL) to reach women in underserved communities across the state. The statewide initiative kicked off with a launch at Gusau Local Government Area, where the Managing Director of ZSIPDCL, Hajiya Mariam Yaro, encouraged women to utilize the program to gain a better understanding of financial products and simple business management skills. The program, dubbed “LightHer,” aims to provide financial and business literacy training, as well as access to digital financial services…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The authorities of the University of Jos have confirmed the safe rescue of eleven students and one house officer from the University who were among the 20 medical and dental students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State, on Thursday, 15th August 2024. In a statement issued and signed by the Senior Deputy Register, Abdullahi Abdullahi said the students and house officer were on their way to Enugu State to participate in the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FEDCAMDS) when the unfortunate incident occurred. They commanded the swift and coordinated…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The National Association of Commissioners for Local Governments of Nigeria held a highly productive interactive meeting today at the Kano State Government House. The meeting, chaired by His Excellency Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, brought together Commissioners for Local Government Affairs from Nigeria’s 36 states, along with other esteemed guests and stakeholders. In his welcome address, Interim Chairman of the Association, Comrade Gwarzo expressed his deep appreciation for the strong turnout and the shared commitment to advancing local governance and autonomy across Nigeria’s Local Government Areas (LGAs). He lauded the active participation of members in the Association’s…
By Rabiu Sanusi The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has launched an In-service teachers Verification Exercise, a crucial step in the Kano State Government’s comprehensive efforts to revive and transform the basic education sector. The Executive Chairman, Malam Yusif Kabir, announced that the Board has begun verification of in-service teachers currently pursuing higher education in various institutions. This was contained in a statement signed by the director of media and publicity, Malam Jazuli, and was made available to newsmen. During an inspection visit to the Federal College of Education (FCE) in Kano, the Chairman, represented by the Director of…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated the construction of two roads and a cattle market in the Dambatta and Minjibir local government areas of the state. According to the governor, the road projects, totaling 15.077 kilometers, cost N2,161,406,383.50, He added that the cattle market was reconstructed and upgraded at N340 million. The projects, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund, aim to develop agro-pastoral systems, ensure food security, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods. Governor Yusuf also described the move as a major milestone, underscoring his administration’s commitment to sustainable…
…with N50m ‘Gift of Hope’ From Joseph Asegba, Yola In an effort to reduce the economic hardship among the women petty traders in Adamawa state, the wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu, Sen. Oluremi Tinibu, has empowered no fewer than 1, 000 beneficiaries to receive N50, 000 to help them overcome challenges and contribute to the national economy. Sen. Tinubu who was represented by the wife of Vice-President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, presented the funds at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Yola, Adamawa State. According to Shettima, the the empowerment program for Nigerian women by Sen. Oluremi has presented N50…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina katsina State Government has trained seventy communities to fight against insecurity in the state. The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, revealed this while speaking with newsmen. Danmusa said the members of the trained communities were selected by the government in collaboration with traditional rulers and ulama. He said they are to defend and protect their communities from attack by bandits. According to him, they were given local weapons and other facilities to carry out their work. “They are expected to work with vigilante groups, community corps and other…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the victory of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election held in Kogi. A five-member panel of the apex court, in a judgment, held that the appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, lacked merit and dismissed it. Justice Sadiq Umar, reading the lead judgment resolved all the three issues identified for determination in the appeal against the appellants. The Appeal Court, in a judgement delivered by Justice Onyekachi Otisi on July 11 and the Kogi…