By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday launched the Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign at Tofa Town in Tofa Local Government Area, describing it as a historic and life-saving initiative, which is the first of its kind in the African region. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening routine immunisation and ensuring that no child in the state is left behind in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases. Represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Governor Yusuf said the campaign reflects the government’s determination to safeguard the health and…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as the new Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, follows the completion of the tenure of the former Statistician-General Associate Professor Aliyu Isa Aliyu who was elevated to the position of Commissioner for Livestock Development. Governor Yusuf directed that the official handover and taking-over ceremony be conducted between Monday and Friday this week. Dr.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Concerned citizens of Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State have urged the state government to release their monthly funds to tackle insecurity plaguing the area. The citizens emphasized that efficient release of these funds will help address the security issues and support the fight against terrorism at the grassroots level. The spokesperson of the group, Alhaji Haruna Adamu Kebbe, accused both state and local authorities of abandoning them to their fate, lamenting that the government’s response to their plight has been slow and inadequate. Haruna expressed confidence that the local government will utilize the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that troops across multiple theatres of operation arrested over 450 terrorists and other criminal elements, rescued 180 kidnapped victims, and recovered several weapons and equipment during military operations conducted across the country in September. The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in Abuja. He said the operations were executed under various joint task forces, including Operations Hadin Kai, Fansan Yamma, Enduring Peace, Whirl Stroke, Delta Safe, and Udo Ka, covering different regions of the country. According to…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Bureau of Statistics has commenced a comprehensive training programme for students of tertiary institutions in the state on data analysis and career guidance, as part of efforts to build youth capacity in digital and analytical skills. The training, tagged ‘Data Analysis and Empowerment Bootcamp 2025’, is being organised in collaboration with the Gwagware Foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to educational and technological advancement. The development was disclosed during the opening ceremony held in Katsina, where the State Statistician General, Professor Saifullahi Sani-Matazu, said the programme was designed to bridge the practical knowledge…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has cautioned critics and public affairs commentators against politicizing security matters, stressing that such actions are detrimental to the peace and stability of the state. The governor issued this warning in Silame Local Government Area while concluding the first round of condolence visits to communities affected by recent bandit attacks. “Security issues are very sensitive and fragile and therefore must be handled with utmost care,” Aliyu stated. In a statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director General of Media and Publicity, Government House Sokoto, on Sunday, it was further stated that the government…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday launched a major food donation programme for vulnerable groups in Yobe State, under the Renewed Hope Initiative aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable citizens across the country. In a statement by the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor of Yobe State, Mamman Mohammed the First Lady — represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima — said the gesture was part of a broader food outreach scheme designed to cushion hardship among the less privileged. Mrs Tinubu explained that…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has expanded hypertension prevention and treatment services to 208 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the state, strengthening community access to lifesaving health care. The development was made in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, issued on Saturday. According to the statement, the initiative builds on the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), implemented with technical support from Resolve to Save Lives and Project HOPE. The scheme, which began as a pilot in 52 PHC facilities, has now been scaled up to 208 centres…
By Shafiu Yahaya The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Local Government Matters, Hon. Bashir Abubakar Yaro Galadima, has called on the Kumbotso Local Government Council to give utmost priority to legacy and grassroots-oriented projects that will improve the living standards of the people and ensure sustainable development at the local level. Hon. Galadima made the call during an inspection visit to assess the progress of the N300 million project fund released by the state government to the 44 Local Government Areas for the execution of developmental projects. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The workshop organized by the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) for its Public Relations Officers in the Capital City of Kano rounded with a resounding call on officers to embrace professionalism, resilience, and innovation in projecting the Service’s image and building stronger trust with stakeholders. The five-day workshop, which brought together Public Relations Officers, communication experts, and seasoned resource persons also focused on strengthening communication strategies, improving institutional transparency, and aligning PR functions with the Service’s modernisation drive. In a statement issued in Abuja said the workshop further provided a platform for knowledge sharing between officers, academics, and…