The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB led by Executive Secretary Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has embarked on a comprehensive operation to transform the state’s health sector. This was contained in a statement signed by the public relations officer HMB, Samira Suleiman. Kano HMB Inaugurates Committee to Checkmate Maternal Mortality According to the statement, the operation which was officially launched on Monday the 27th of January 2025 has Executive members comprising of the Commissioner for Health, DG’S of PHIMA, KNCDC, KSACA and DMCSA as well as Executive Secretary of KSCHMA and KHETFUND, HMB directors, Secretaries and the public Relations Officer.…
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Hannatu Suleiman Abba In Kano State, rural communities continue to suffer from poverty and lack of basic services, Marken Mahuta, a remote village in Ɗambatta Local Government Area, has neither healthcare nor education. For decades, residents have lived without a functional health centre or a primary school that can graduate students. The result is illiteracy, maternal deaths, and lost futures. How gov Yusuf reconnected Kano community that spent 3 years in blackout No School, No Future Education in Marken Mahuta is rare. No girl has ever completed primary school, and boys struggle due to poor facilities, unqualified teachers, and cultural…
Ibrahim Ibrahim At least four passengers lost their lives, while 12 others sustained injuries in a fatal motor accident near Busuku village in Kirikasamma local Government, Jigawa state. The Incident occurred while the victims were travelling to a wedding ceremony in Saleri village, located in Kirikasamma Local Government Area. Jigawa Gov Loses Son in Tragic Accident Hours After Mother’s Demise Chairman of Kirikasamma LGA, Muhammad Maji Wakili Marma, confirmed the accident. He, however, visited Busuku to condole the families of the deceased, expressing sympathy over their untimely loss. Similarly, the Member representing Kirikasamma, Birniwa, and Guri Federal Constituency, Honorable Abubakar…
Kan Tudu Community in Dala local government area of Kano state has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi as commissioner of information and internal affairs. Elders, youths, women groups as well as politicians in the community gathered on Sunday evening to honor the commissioner for his well deserved appointment. Read Also :CSOs Celebrate Appointment of Waiya, Ma’aji as Commissioners Alhaji Dayyabu Maiturare, the chairman NNPP in Dala local government, commended the foresight of his Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing the right person as the government spokesperson On this part, Kan Tudu ward chairman of…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in Lagos state. According to the police, on February 7, 2025, a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Obi, was arrested by police from the Satellite Division while riding an unregistered motorcycle. Upon searching the suspect, a brownie pistol and 13 rounds of live ammunition were discovered concealed within an MP3 radio. Read also: Nigeria Police Force Denies Arrest of Public Complaints Chairman In a separate incident, four suspected traffic robbers – Kadir Ibrahim, Ifeanyin John, Oduwole Shola, and Rilwan Olajuwon – were apprehended by officers…
As part of efforts to curb maternal and neonatal mortality in Kano state, the Executive Secretary of the Hospital Management Board HMB Dr. Mansur Nagoda, on Saturday, inaugurated the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Committee. Dr. Nagoda explained that the Board, supported by the State Ministry of Health under the leadership of the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf is working round the clock to curtail maternal and neonatal death, which he describes as a critical public health goal that requires a multifaceted approach. HMB Launches Supervision Campaign to Revolutionize Healthcare The Executive Secretary further stressed that, among the strategies put…
Mohammed Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF says nearly 250,000 children in Kano have never received any routine immunization vaccine, making Kano home to the highest number of zero-dose children in Nigeria. The UNICEF Kano chief of field office, Mr Rahma Rihood Mohammed, made the indication during a workshop for chairmen and district heads across the 44 LGAs in the state. KNSG UNICEF Workshop Seeks to Sustain Polio Eradication According to him, the number of reported poliovirus cases in Kano increased from 6 in 2022 to 27 in 2023 and 29 in 2024. He described vaccination as the most…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has criticized the proposed 12-4 education model in Nigeria, calling it a “misplaced priority” and “symptomatic of policy inconsistency.” In a press statement signed by the Executive Director CHRICED Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. CHRICED Condemns FG’s Unlawful Charges Detention of Minors CHRICED argued that the Nigerian education system requires a comprehensive overhaul, rather than just tweaking the duration of basic and tertiary education. The organization highlighted several pressing challenges facing the education sector, including: Decline in educational standards,outdated curriculum,Inadequate funding,corruption and mismanagement as well as high number of out-of-school children.…
Kabiru Haruna There are few people whose careers seamlessly blend politics, academia, and personal integrity, but Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule is one of them. His recent promotion to Associate Professor is not just a milestone—it’s a recognition of years of hard work, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to excellence. CITAD Commemorates World Creativity Innovation Women In ICT For those who know him, Dr. Sule is more than just an academic or a political figure; he is a mentor, a leader, and an inspiration. His years of service as the Director of Press under Governor Ibrahim Shekarau earned him a reputation…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. CSOs Celebrate Appointment of Waiya, Ma’aji as Commissioners According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals. Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of…
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has described the the progress of the Renewed Hope Housing Project in Damaturu, Yobe State as fair. During his visit to the site on Saturday, Minister Ata expressed satisfaction with some of the building performance, roads, drainages water and electricity. ATA Assumes Duty As State Minister Housing Urban Development He called on some of contractors building some parts of the Renewed hope estate to improve as most of the houses are on DVC level. Minister Ata commended the contractors for their hard work and dedication, noting that…
Muhammad Salisu Kano State is taking significant steps to eradicate polio, with local government chairmen and district heads from all 44 local LGAs undergoing a two-day training workshop. The workshop, organized by the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board and supported by UNICEF, aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the spread of polio. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment to Polio Eradication The training focuses on sustaining gains in polio eradication, routine immunization, and other primary healthcare services. It also addresses immunization, polio eradication, and zero-dose issues affecting the state. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State has expressed its readiness to strengthen its collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in key agricultural sectors. Technical advisor to the JIgawa state Governor on Agriculture, Dr Saifullahi Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. Sasakawa, Jigawa Sign Agric Value Addition Agreement He explained that this follows a high-level engagement between Governor Umar Namadi, FCA, and AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan. Governor Namadi, who attended Dr. Adesina’s 65th birthday celebration, took the opportunity to engage in discussions aimed at advancing Jigawa State’s agricultural agenda. Community Applauds CODARAN For Setting Up Milk…
Adamu Yusuf Women in Dan-ja Local Government Area are calling on the Katsina State Government to fix the Tsangamawa road in Babban Rafi due to the frequent loss of pregnant women and their babies. They made the appeal during an emergency meeting convened by the stakeholders to discuss the long-standing issue of the Tsangamawa road, which has been a major challenge for the community. Minister Expresses Satisfaction with Progress of Renewed Hope In Katsina The Tsangamawa road in Babban Rafi, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, had caused the deaths of pregnant women and their newborns, especially during the…
Dr. Maryam Nasir Aliyu, a pioneering female medical anatomist from Kano, has led a team of researchers at Northwest University Kano to a historic discovery – the identification of a previously unrecognized muscle head within the quadriceps group. The newly discovered muscle, termed the Tensor Vastus Intermedius (TVI), was validated through a comprehensive cadaveric study supported by a TETFund Institution-Based Research (IBR) Grant A Breakthrough with Far-Reaching Implications This significant discovery challenges the traditional understanding of the quadriceps muscle group, suggesting that it may be more accurately described as a “pentaceps” muscle. The implications of this finding could have far-reaching…
Ado Salisu Gombe, Nigeria – Following his impressive performance at the Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics Championships, 16-year-old Abdullahi A. Abubakar has expressed his ambition to become an Olympic medalist. Abubakar, a student of Government Science Technical College, won six medals and was crowned the fastest in the 100m boys final. GDSS Bolari East Honors Athletes for Medals Won He received cash rewards for his outstanding performance and has now set his sights on the ultimate prize in athletics. “I want to become an Olympic medalist,” Abubakar said. “I have the qualities, but I need competition to improve myself. I…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) is gearing up for a series of exciting sports competitions for secondary schools nationwide. Starting from February 10, invited schools from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will converge in Lagos for swimming and chess championships . Enugu, Kano Shines As NSSF Selects 26 for U15 Match Against Ghana The swimming competition will take place at the National Stadium swimming pool in Surulere, Lagos, on February 13-14, 2025. Students will compete in various categories, including under-18 and under-15 boys and girls, in events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has procured 10 new heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and 3 payloader excavators for refuse evacuation to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. Kano Imposes N25,000 Fine for Littering, Defecating in Public The new equipment, according to Dawakin-Tofa, was aimed to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and disposal across the state, addressing long-standing challenges in waste management. He said the machines were officially presented by the Honorable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr.…
Kabiru Haruna Dr. Nasiru Sani Gwarzo is not just a public servant, he is a man deeply committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. As the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, his work goes beyond policies and paperwork; it’s about shaping the future of education, breaking barriers, and ensuring that no one is left behind. Personality Profile: Who Is Ambassador Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya One of the things that truly sets Dr. Gwarzo apart is his commitment to inclusivity, especially within the education sector. He made history as the first Permanent Secretary in Nigeria to appoint…
Kaduna, Nigeria – After a meeting convened by Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna Electric and its labour unions have reached a resolution to restore electricity to Kaduna State and its franchise states, including Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi. The agreement, signed by representatives from Kaduna Electric, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC), brings an end to the industrial action that began on Sunday. National Electricity Grid Remains Prone to Collapse-Minister Key aspects of the agreement include: Immediate Restoration of Electricity: Power will be restored to affected states immediately. Review of…