The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has advised residents to remain vigilant and observe preventive measures against Lassa fever as the risk of transmission remains high due to current ecological and environmental conditions. In a statement signed by its Director General, Dr Mohammed Adamu Abbas, the agency said the warning follows a national alert by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), which announced the start of the 2025/2026 Lassa fever season across the country. KNCDC explained that Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease spread mainly through contact with food or household items contaminated by…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths in connection with an alleged illegal marriage ceremony conducted without the consent or knowledge of the parents of those involved. The Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this to journalists in Kano, saying the incident occurred in the Rimin Kebe area of Nasarawa Local Government Area. Warri Catholic Diocese Suspends Priest Over Secret Marriage in US According to him, those apprehended include the purported groom and bride, alongside three others who acted as representatives and a witness during the ceremony. Dr. Aminuddeen explained that the marriage was…
Kabiru Haruna In a bold move to democratize access to tertiary education in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a significant overhaul of admission requirements into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maaruf Olatunji Alausa, made this announcement while unveiling new reforms aimed at streamlining the admission process and providing more opportunities for Nigerian youths. KNSG Distributes Admission Letters to Senior Secondary Students Dr. Alausa described the policy shift as “Renewed Hope in Action,” emphasizing that the youth are at the heart of national development and…
Citizens have called on the Kano State Government to prioritize erosion control, renovation of schools and roads, and upgrading of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the 2026 fiscal year to address pressing developmental needs across the state. These demands were presented during a town hall meeting on citizens’ inputs and engagements for the 2026 budget, held at the Murtala Muhammad Library, Kano. Pathfinder Organizes townhall meeting with WDCs on HPV vaccine The meeting was organized by the Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget (MPoB) in collaboration with the Kano Budget Working Group, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure…
The Waiya Foundation, an educational support organization founded by the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has provided educational support to 250 underprivileged students and pupils in Dala Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, Waiya Foundation Umar Ibrahim Waiya made available to newsmen. Speaking during the presentation ceremony held at Dala Primary School, Comrade Waiya said the initiative aims to bridge the educational gap and promote academic excellence among students and pupils in the area. Dangote Cement Increases Scholarship For Benue Communities He emphasized that the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has launched the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), a €175 million initiative aimed at addressing gully erosion, flooding, and watershed degradation across 23 states. The five-year project,seeks to scale up proven environmental interventions that protect farmlands and infrastructure, reduce flood risks, and improve livelihoods through sustainable land and water resource management. The EIB facility financing the programme was approved in 2020. Nig Seeks Catalytic Finance to Scale Up Climate-Smart Agric-Kyari In his keynote address, the Minister of Environment and Chairman of the NEWMAP-EIB…
In its continued effort to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a working visit to the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KSCHMA) to evaluate the utilisation of funds disbursed for the enrollment of vulnerable groups into the Kano State Contributory Health Care Scheme (KSCHCS). The visit, was part of KHETFUND’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public resources toward improving healthcare access for Kano residents. KHETFUND Monitors ₦34.8m Investments in Health According to the Fund, a total of ₦57.5 million has been released to KSCHMA…
Kano state government KNSG has reaffirmed it’s unwavering commitment to strengthening social protection systems and improving nutrition for women and children across the state. The state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known during a one-day sensitization program on Social Protection and Nutrition, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and People with Special Needs. 1,445 Kano Families Benefit from SAPZ’s Nutrition Support Represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the governor highlighted the crucial role of proper nutrition particularly for children aged one to two years in supporting optimal brain development and lifelong well-being.…
As part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public projects, the Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation has inspected no fewer than 90 Community Re-Orientation Committee (CRC) project sites across 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The Special Monitoring Tour, which is still ongoing, aims to assess the implementation and quality of CRC School Renovation Projects across all 44 LGAs in Kano State. K-SAFE Applauds Kano’s Edu Push, Vows Oversight on ₦4.38bn Projects The CRC School Renovation Project is a flagship initiative of the Kano State Government, introduced under the leadership of…
Shugaban kasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, zai bar Abuja zuwa birnin Rome na kasar Italiya, domin halartar taron shugabannin kasashen Aqaba da na matakin gwamnati, wanda zai maida hankali kan matsalar tsaro da ke kara kamari a yammacin Afirka. Gwamnan Kano Ya Sanya Hannu kan Dokar Kafa Rundunar Tsaro Taron wanda aka shirya fara shi a ranar 14 ga watan Oktoba, zai hada da shugabannin kasashen duniya, da manyan jami’an leken asiri da na soji daga sassan Afirka, da wakilan kungiyoyin kasa da kasa da masu zaman kansu, domin tattaunawa kan matsalolin tsaro da suka kunno kai a yankin. Shirin na…
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, a non-governmental organization, Unburden with FSaadina, has organized the second edition of the Strength, Awareness, Sisterhood, Aspiration (SASA) 2025 event to nurture strong girls and stronger bonds. SASA is committed to creating safe, faith-centered spaces that foster healthy relationships and strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters. NAWOJ Marks Int’l Day of the Girl Child With Maulud Symposium The event, held at Meena Event Center, drew the participation of mothers and daughters from across the state. In her welcome address, the Convener, FSaadina,Fatima Saadina Dantata explained that Unburden with FSaadina…
In the royal corridors of the Zazzau Emirate, history remembers the Emirs who ruled with wisdom, dignity, and strength. KDSG Launches Free Bus Service for Civil Servants, Students Yet behind every great Emir stands a loyal servant one who works silently, faithfully, and without reward or recognition. Among such noble men is Mallam Adamu Zagih, a palace attendant who has served with distinction and humility for decades. His loyalty spans four successive Emirs of Zazzau from Sarkin Zazzau Jafaru, to Sarkin Zazzau Aminu, to Sarkin Zazzau Shehu, and now under His Highness Sarkin Zazzau Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli. Attack on Kano…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced that a total of 1,156 candidates have applied for the 27 positions of Local Government Education Secretaries across the state. Chairman of the board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this on Friday, adding that a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the shortlisted applicants will be conducted on Saturday at the Federal University, Dutse. Wife Of Jigawa Governor Pledges More Support For Girls Education He explained that out of the 1,156 applications received, only 274 candidates were shortlisted to participate in the examination. According to Professor Musa, the recruitment exercise aims…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) has secured a conviction against a former lawmaker, Hon. Shu’ibu Kashim Dila, for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating. Dila, who hails from Malam Madori Local Government Area, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu of Chief Magistrate Court II, Dutse, following a six-month trial. JSPCACC Prosecutes MD for Alleged Fund Diversion According to a statement signed by the Director of Education and Public Relations of the Commission, Yusuf Suleiman, the case was instituted after one Aisha Yusuf of Hadejia Local Government lodged a…
“There is increasing use of federal oversight agencies as political tools. Whereas, in theory, government oversight is the lifeblood of accountability. In practice – at least in Kano State – it has fully become a political weapon” By Aminu Hussaini Sagagi In recent years, Nigerians have witnessed a troubling trend in the nation’s democratic practice: the increasing use of federal oversight agencies as political tools. Nowhere is this dynamic more glaring than in Kano State, where the federal government’s top officials appear to have systematically deployed regulatory and security institutions to weaken the state government and tilt the balance of…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has taken another major step in its plan to transform agriculture and create jobs through agribusiness. Director General of Jigawa-ATA, Dr Saifullahi Umar, disclosed this while speaking at a validation workshop held in Dutse. He said the workshop is to finalise the design of the Jigawa Agribusiness Incubation Programme (AIP), a project aimed at empowering youth and women while boosting agricultural innovation. He described the programme as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to modernise agriculture. According to him “This gathering marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards transforming agriculture in…
In Kebbi State, about 250 students of the College of Health Science and Technology, Jega, are set to resume classes soon following the approval of ₦60 million by Governor Nasir Idris to facilitate the institution’s accreditation process. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga, announced this at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, where he said the governor approved the funds for the accreditation of eight academic programmes by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). ACF Backs Kebbi’s Fight Against Banditry, Applauds Free Education According to the Commissioner, the accreditation process is already underway and nearing…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government has announced new measures to address critical water quality challenges and curb the spread of water-borne diseases across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Development Innovation Lab, where he outlined a comprehensive strategy combining scientific research and local innovation to enhance water safety. Water Is Not for Sale”: CAPPA Rejects Lagos PPP Concession According to the Commissioner, the initiative leverages advanced water treatment technologies, including precision chlorine dosing machines and natural purification methods,…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emphasized the need for stronger regional collaboration among Northern states to drive sustainable development and attract large-scale investments across the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0, Comr. Gwarzo commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad and the people of Bauchi State for successfully hosting what he described as a groundbreaking event that showcased the region’s untapped economic potential. Maulud-Kano Deputy Gov Urges Muslims to Embrace Unity, Love Representing the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, he said the summit had set a new…
Menstruation is a natural biological process that affects over half the world’s population, yet for millions of girls and women, it remains a monthly source of hardship, shame, and exclusion. This challenge, often referred to as menstrual poverty, goes beyond the lack of sanitary products it encompasses limited access to clean water, poor sanitation facilities, cultural taboos, and inadequate education about menstrual health. Across many communities, particularly in low-income areas, girls are forced to use unsafe alternatives like rags, old newspapers, or even leaves during their menstrual periods. Some miss school for several days every month, leading to learning gaps…