The Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore has been honored with an award of excellence by the Salka Media, Peace, and Development Center. This was contained in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Shawai and made available to News men in Kano The statement explained that, the award recognizes Falgore’s commitment to alleviating hardships faced by vulnerable groups, including orphans, women, and out-of-school children. Falgore’s special advisor, Hon. Abdullahi Alfa, accepted the award on his behalf, highlighting the Speaker’s remarkable leadership qualities, dedication, and efforts in welfare, education, and…
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Alh. Aliyu Sani, the acting Zonal Coordinator of Northwest Zone, National Film and Video Censorship Board (NFVCB) has expressed concerns over the low submission of Hausa films for censoring. He emphasized that film censoring and data keeping are crucial for the growth of the northern film industry, as it would attract federal government interventions and international organizations. During his visit to Alh. Abba El-mustapha, Executive Secretary of Kano State Censorship Board, Alh. Sani appealed to the board to educate stakeholders on the importance of collaborating with the National Film censor for data keeping and collection. He clarified that the board’s…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced 1st January 2025 as the closing date for the collection of Hajj deposits from intending pilgrims in the state. This announcement was made by the Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, during a joint meeting with Board staff and Local Government Hajj Center Officers held today at his office. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa emphasized that the deadline aligns with the 2025 Hajj Calendar issued by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), which mandates all states to remit their intending pilgrims’ details to the Commission on or before 7th…
Madobi Local Government Council chairman Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi has taken a significant step in promoting sports development and youth empowerment in the area. He distributed sports kits to several football clubs, including Kafin Agur Eleven, Kauran Mata FC, and Kwankwaso United, among others. The sports kits, which include jerseys, shorts, socks, and footballs, aim to support the growth of football in the local government area. Chairman Dan Azumi emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among young people. Hon Suleiman Rabiu Madobi, Special Adviser to the executive Chairman on Youths and Sports, noted that…
The Kano State Assembly has rejected the tax reform bills currently being considered by the National Assembly. This decision was taken after deliberations on the house floor, led by Speaker Hon. Ismail Falgore. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini, expressed concerns that the bill would harm the northern region’s economy and increase hardship. He argued that the proposed VAT allocation would unfairly favor states like Lagos, where many major corporations are headquartered. Hon. Husseini warned that this could weaken some northern states, making it difficult for them to pay salaries and increasing poverty. Other lawmakers, including Hon. Salisu Mohammed and Hon.…
Uba Abdullahi The Ama Hausa, Alhaji Auwal Baba Said Sulaiman, Sarkin Hausawan Owerri has emphasized the crucial role of media in democratic survival and societal transformations. According to him, media serves as a gateway for creating awareness and shaping public behavior, earning them high esteem and value in society. In his congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, Alhaji Auwal Baba urged journalists to uphold ethical considerations and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth. He also commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for supporting the Delegates Conference.…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to at least 198 households affected by the 2024 flood disaster in Kano Municipal Federal Constituency. According to Dr. Nura Abdullahi, NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, the relief materials include food items such as rice, maize, spaghetti, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, and beverages. In addition to food items, NEMA also distributed non-food items like cement, roofing sheets, ceiling boards, zinc nails, and 3-inch nails to support the affected households in rebuilding and recovering from the flood disaster. The relief materials were distributed to households in several communities within the Kano…
Abdulozumi Markaz Ihyaahis-Sunnah wa Ikhmaadil-Bid’ah, a renowned Islamic institution, on December 1, 2024, marked its 15th anniversary, with a grand graduation ceremony. The event,which held at Primary School, Maikalwa, Kumbotso, Kano, highlighted the institution’s dedication to reviving Islamic heritage and providing free education. A total of 22 students, including both Junior and Senior Classes, were honored for their academic achievements. The ceremony also recognized students who, due to circumstances like marriage, travel, or illness, were unable to complete their final exams, awarding them Certificates of Attendance. The event was further enriched by the launch of two remarkable books, Al-Ghaybiyaat and…
The Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a budget of N7.7 billion for the execution of multiple infrastructure projects across the state. This landmark decision was finalized during the 21st State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by the governor. The projects aim to address critical development needs in transportation, electrification, flood control, and public facilities. Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, disclosed that N1.88 billion has been allocated for the construction of Tudun Yola Road, connecting Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government Area. The project aims to enhance connectivity and ease…
Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya has been honored with a prestigious fellowship award by the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies. This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to peace and security in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State and Northern Nigeria. The award ceremony, which took place on November 30, 2024, at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, was attended by prominent Nigerians. Other awardees included notable figures such as Gen. Christopher Musa, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Maj. Gen. Johnson A.O. Ochoga, among others. As the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener/Head of…
Khadijah Aliyu The world health organization WHO has renewed it’s commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio The WHO Country Representative Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign OBR5 , held at Tudun Wada local government area Kano. Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end Polio outbreak in the state. He highlighted that , to ensure quality…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state government has launched the 2024 polio outbreak response campaign (OBR5) in Tudun Wada local government area. The campaign, organized by the Kano State Ministry of Health and development partners, aims to educate caregivers about the importance of polio immunization and target thousands of children under five for the November 2024 OBR5. Speaking at the launching, the Kano state deputy governor who doubles as chairman Kano State Task Force on Polio Immunization Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo explained that, the present administration under Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf considers polio era a top priority. “KNSG is working round…
Isa Haladu, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Health, has been appointed as the new government co-chair of the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM). This development is expected to bring more development and opportunities for the SLAM, according to Safiyanu Bichi, a member of KanSLAM. Haladu expressed his delight in taking on this new role and acknowledged sharing the notification with the Kano Commissioner of Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf. He’s optimistic that his co-chairmanship will facilitate continued good work by KanSLAM, which has contributed to the establishment of various health agencies in Kano…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed sports kits to 600 football clubs across the state’s 44 local government areas, with a pledge to rehabilitate all stadiums within their domains. The distribution ceremony, held at Coronation Hall in the Kano Government House, also featured the presentation of appointment letters to newly appointed board members of Kano Pillars Football Club. In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday, Governor Yusuf emphasized the economic potential of football, describing it as a lucrative industry where many youths could build successful careers. He…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his determination to combat corruption and maintain transparency in governance, stating, “I am already on my feet to fight corruption.” He made this declaration while hosting executive members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Kano Government House during a stakeholders’ meeting. Governor Yusuf highlighted the significance of eliminating corruption and financial leakages as a cornerstone of his administration’s policies. He noted that thorough scrutiny of the state’s financial records preceded the signing of the minimum wage bill into law, ensuring its uninterrupted implementation despite challenges such as…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the renaming of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, to its original name, Northwest University, Kano. This decision was reached during the council’s 21st sitting on November 29, 2024, and is in line with the university’s foundational purpose established in 2012. According to Sunusi A. Kofar Naisa, Public Relations Officer, Ministry for Higher Education (MHE), Kano, the council has also approved the establishment of Yusuf Maitama Sule College of Education and Advanced Studies in Ghari Local Government. The institution is modeled after existing…
The Kano state government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating polio in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, emphasized the importance of understanding poliomyelitis as a virus caused by filth, which can spread rapidly and attack people, especially children, if not timely addressed. Comrade Abdussalam highlighted that scientific research has proven polio to be a virus, not caused by spirits, and assured that observing personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing the disease. He also urged people to allow their children to be vaccinated, citing that the polio vaccine has been…
A 4-year-old girl, Nabila, was reported missing on November 22, 2024, by her father, Zilkiflu Abdullahi, from Dakatsalle Village, Bebeji LGA, Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the public relations officer Kano Police Command Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa According to Kiyawa, the next day, her father received a ransom demand of N3,000,000 from an unknown caller claiming to have kidnapped Nabila. He pointed out that, the Kano State Police Command promptly launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect, Saifullahi Abba, 23, on November 28, 2024. “The suspect confessed to the crime and led detectives…
The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has emphasized the importance of budget tracking and implementation among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This call to action was made during KANET’s monthly lecture series, where Malam Akibu Hamisu highlighted the crucial role of budgeting in the state’s development. According to Akibu, the Kano state government is making efforts to increase transparency and citizen involvement in the budgeting process, particularly in social, administrative, and economic areas. He stressed that CSO inclusion in the budget is vital for identifying neglected issues, amplifying marginalized voices, and promoting accountability. Akibu also noted that between 2022 and 2024,…
A Member House of the Federal House of Representatives representing, Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in Aminu Zamfara State, Alhaji Dr Sani Jaji has assured to collaborate with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to promote Girls Child Education, Women Empowerment and Health Care Delivery in Zamfara state. Jaji who is the Chairman House Committee on Ecological Fund gave the assurance when he received in audience the NAWOJ delegation from Zamfara State who paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Kaduna on Saturday. The Lawmaker noted that there are a lot intellectuals among women needed to be…