By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi (HOD), has expressed profound appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for entrusting her with leadership responsibilities in several ministries, describing the confidence reposed in her as a source of motivation and dedication to public service. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Hajiya Amina said the governor’s support and trust had enabled her to reposition the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, strengthening its capacity to provide services to vulnerable members of society. According to her, one of…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has significantly expanded its social protection and welfare services for vulnerable groups, with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs recording notable improvements in care, rehabilitation, and protection programmes across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, disclosed this during an interview while highlighting the achievements of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in strengthening support systems for women, children, orphans, and persons living with disabilities. According to the commissioner, the ministry currently manages eight specialised centres dedicated to…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, has highlighted the achievements of her ministry over the past three years, attributing its successes to the support and confidence reposed in her by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking during an interview on the occasion of Governor Yusuf’s third anniversary in office, the commissioner congratulated the governor on his achievements and prayed for Allah’s continued guidance and protection over his administration. “I congratulate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his third anniversary in office. May Allah continue to guide and strengthen him in…
By Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has announced plans to create 14 additional Development Areas across the state as part of efforts to bring governance and development closer to grassroots communities. The proposed Development Areas are expected to commence operations in 2027 and are aimed at enhancing security, improving service delivery, and promoting socio-economic development across various communities in the state. Governor Kefas made this known in a statement personally signed and released to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office. Reflecting on his administration’s journey since…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, had in 2017 criticized the Federal Government’s decision to proscribe the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and designate the group as a terrorist organization. Obi made the remarks during an appearance on the television programme Politics Today on channelstv.com on October 1, 2017. A video clip of the interview, which was later published on YouTube, has recently resurfaced and is gaining traction on social media. IPOB is a separatist movement advocating for the creation of an independent Biafran state from Nigeria’s South-East region and parts of the South-South. The group has…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has unveiled an ambitious flood prevention strategy aimed at ensuring a flood-free rainy season in 2026, as part of efforts to safeguard lives, property and critical infrastructure across the state. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, disclosed this while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Stakeholder Meeting on Flood Predictions and the Downscaling of Early Warning Messages held at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano. Dr. Hashim said the administration of Governor Yusuf remains committed to proactive environmental management and climate resilience through timely interventions…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with faith-based institutions to advance youth development, promote responsible citizenship, and strengthen peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2026 National Catholic Youth Convention scheduled to hold in Jos. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos, when a delegation representing the Archbishop and Bishops of the Jos Ecclesiastical Province, led by Professor Monsignor Cletus Gotang, paid him a courtesy visit to formally notify him of the forthcoming convention and seek government support for its successful hosting. Speaking…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has highlighted the remarkable achievements recorded in the health sector under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing the progress made over the past three years as unprecedented. Dr. Labaran made the disclosure during an interaction with journalists as part of activities marking Governor Yusuf’s third anniversary in office. According to the commissioner, one of the administration’s most significant achievements is the introduction of the ABBACare Programme, through which 39,000 people living with sickle cell disease have been enrolled and are receiving free healthcare services…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as the remarkable transformation recorded in the state’s health sector over the past three years. Speaking during an interview with journalists as part of activities marking Governor Yusuf’s third anniversary in office, the commissioner said the administration had revitalized healthcare delivery, upgraded health facilities, and restored public confidence in government hospitals. According to Dr. Labaran, the health sector has undergone significant reforms, including the recruitment of healthcare personnel, rehabilitation of medical facilities, improved access to essential medicines,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has urged residents of the state to adopt preventive health measures against meningitis, cholera, diarrhoea, and other seasonal diseases as the rainy season sets in. Dr. Labaran made the call while reviewing the achievements of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration in the health sector and highlighting emerging public health concerns that require collective action. According to the commissioner, overcrowded and poorly ventilated rooms increase the risk of meningitis transmission, particularly during periods of changing weather conditions. He advised residents to maintain proper hygiene, ensure adequate ventilation in…