…as Governor Abba visited victims of the Imawa trailer mishap and other patients By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday evening paid an assessment visit to the Kano Cancer Center, to see the progress recorded in getting the facility running. The Governor said he where pleased to see the contractors on site making finishing arrangements about installation works. He maintained that they have mandated the contractors to ensure that the facility is ready for opening within the next 60 days. “I proceeded to the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, which is currently closed due to a…
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By Rabiu Sanusi Kano state government has concluded an arrangement to complete the abandoned 5 5-kilometre rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the assurance on Tuesday after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handling the capital projects at the government house. The multi-million naira 5 kilometres rural urban road projects which were awarded by former Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his administration had suffered total neglect by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. “Ganduje’s failure to complete his predecessor’s developmental and public-oriented projects had left the…
By Usman Usman Garba As the Model Science Quiz Competition 2024 reached the final stage, Government Girls College Gezawa attained the 1st position which gave it an automatic ticket to represent the state in the next interstate Quiz competition. The Competition tagged ‘Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa Model Science Quiz Competition’ organized by the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB) covered science subjects including English, Mathematics, Physic, Chemistry and Biology. Participants of the competition were drawn from 24 schools across the state out of which 10 schools were screened at the first round while 5 out of the 10…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State and the Federal Governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the smooth commencement of services at the Federal Medical Centre, Wase, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos. The MoU was signed on Wednesday at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja, with the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, representing the Federal Government, and the Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, signing for the State. Dr. Alausa praised Governor Mutfwang for his dedication to delivering effective and affordable healthcare services to the citizens of Plateau State. He emphasized…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024, Headquarters 8 Division has conducted a Public Speaking Engagement with students of Sani Dinyadi Unity Secondary School in Sokoto. The exercise took place on Tuesday in selected schools across the country and created a platform for the Nigerian Army (NA) to inspire and educate students on the various opportunities in the Army. This includes the positive contributions made and achievements the NA has recorded while rendering its services to our dear nation. Speaking during the event which witnessed an impressive turnout the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has called for the establishment of more local institutions in Nigeria and Africa with the capacity to provide funding for energy projects to tackle energy poverty. The call was made by the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Umar Ajiya, at the ongoing 23rd Nigeria Oil Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking at a panel session themed, “Accelerating Investment, Enabling Industry Growth, Meeting Energy Demand”, the CFO argued that in the face of the reluctance by global financial institutions to finance…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) headquarters in Sankara of Ukun Local Government Area of Benue state has been attacked and burnt down. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun Mni said the incident occurred at 2 pm today Wednesday when the youths in the area said to be protesting the activities of bandits attacked facilities of government agencies including INEC. According to the statement, “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will undergo a test to confirm their health status at the Airport. Over 3,000 pilgrims were airlifted through Sultan Abubakar lll, International Airport Sokoto and performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Walin Gagi who announced that said the measure was to ensure that the pilgrims are in good health. Walin Gagi said while in their Holy land, the pilgrims mingled with thousands of pilgrims from various countries in the world who might have…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A Katsina-based foundation known as (Gidauniya) has donated medical equipment worth ₦83.3millon to 388 health centres in the state. The chairman board of trustees of the foundation, Umaru Mutaallab announced this while handing medical equipment to nine selected health centres. Represented by a member of the board of trustees of the foundation, Aliyu Musa Dangiwa, Mutaallab said the donation covered from 1993 to date. He said the donation of the equipment was part of the effort to improve the delivery of health services to the people. “We will sustain the assistance to our health centres…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, said he was in Jos for the 2024 Nigerian Army Day celebration saying that it would help cement the relationship and deepen collaboration with the state by learning from past experiences with the hope of achieving more. Gen. Lagbaja appreciated the Governor for supporting all military formations in the state and promised to give their best in safeguarding lives and property. He was speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy call by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at the New Government House, Little Rayfield,…