Since his defeat in the last election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shown more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing his party’s implosion. We suspect he is envious of Tinubu’s position—an office he has unsuccessfully sought six times. It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election, and seek to present it as a superior alternative to the multi-faceted reform programmes implemented by the Tinubu administration. If his plan lacked popular appeal, he must acknowledge that merely repackaging it will not resolve the social…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday for the joint Arab-Islamic Summit. He was received by the deputy governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Mohammed AbdulRahman bin Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Ado Salisu Kano Government College football team will confront it’s Enugu state counterpart in the national Under-15 soccer tournament final in Abuja. The competition which is being organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in conjunction with Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) as part of it program tagged Catch Them Young conducted in various countries. Before reaching the final, the Kano side defeated Adamawa 5-4 in a penalty shoot out while Enugu hammering Niger state 4-0 in the semi finals. The Pyramids boys will lock horns with it’s Enugu counterpart tomorrow Monday while Niger and Adamawa will battle for…
The Sabon Gari Football Coaches Society has officially been inaugurated in Kano state, marking a significant milestone for football development in the area. Magistrate Ibrahim Gwadabe, chairman of the Kano State Football Coaches chapter, emphasized the importance of acquiring knowledge of the game to contribute to its growth in the state and country. In his remarks, the chairman of Sabon Gari football Management, Sir Mike Anike described the inauguration as timely considering the fact that a lot football competitions have been lined up in the 2025 calendar in Sabon Gari area Sir Mike Anike however, expressed appreciation to the Kano…
In a significant move to combat youth unemployment, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reopened Kano’s Horticulture and Livestock training institutes, presenting 340 admission letters to students. This initiative aims to equip young people with practical skills, making them valuable to society. The Horticulture Institute will focus on environmental beautification and health, offering students a pathway to earn a livelihood in the sector. Governor Yusuf highlighted the importance of horticulture skills in contributing to natural beauty and environmental health. Meanwhile, the Livestock Institute will train 140 students in practical skills like ram fattening, animal husbandry, and meat quality improvement, enhancing their…
Stargurl Farida Faruk Zainab Abdullahi popularly known as Zainab Indomie born on May 7, in Abuja, Nigeria, is a renowned Nigerian actress of Sudanese descent. She has captivated audiences with her beauty and talent in numerous hit Hausa movies, including Garinmu Da Zafi, Yar Agadez, and Adon Gari. As one of the most influential and popular actresses in Kannywood, Indomie has solidified her position in the industry. Zainab Indomie was discovered by the prince of Kannywood Adam A Zango at a very tender age, Indomie made her debut in Abin Sirri Ne in 2008 and has since appeared in over…
The executive director of Citizens for Development CDE Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, the Kano state government has approved a project called Safe Corridor to support, rehabilitate, reform, and empower 207 repentant youths. Ambassador Waiya, who doubles as the convener/head of the Secretariat Kano Peace Committee, made the indication during a media parley. According to him, the youths have been profiled and will undergo formal orientation next week. “Already 207 youth have been identified and we have informed them of the intention of the state government to engage them” The chairman pointed out that, after necessary profiling and orientation the national drug…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Kano State has organized a stakeholders engagement workshop to improve livestock production, commercialization, and resilience. Dr. Salisu M. Inuwa, the State Project Coordinator, explained that the program focuses on the production, processing, and marketing of sheep, goats, cattle, and poultry value chains Represented by Dr Ahmad Abubakar, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist of the project in Kano. He pointed out that the state government, under the Commissioner of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Danjuma Mahmud, has planned to do a lot of activities under the six-year project. According to Dr Abubakar…
Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki, the member representing Dala Federal Constituency and Deputy Minority Leader, has launched a fully funded scholarship program for over 1,000 students from Dala Local Government. This impressive initiative, worth over N51 million, aims to enhance the capacity of the health sector and improve other professions. At the flag-off ceremony, Rep. Madaki emphasized the importance of education in society, urging beneficiaries to make the most of this opportunity and become good ambassadors of Dala Local Government and Kano State. To create a conducive learning atmosphere, uniforms, writing materials, and other essential items were distributed to students and…
A abin da a iya cewa farawa da kafar dama, an bai wa al’ummar ƙaramar hukumar Gaya tabbacin inganta harkar lafiya a yankin yadda ya kamata saboda muhimmancinta ga rayuwar al’umma. Sabon zaɓaɓɓen shugaban ƙaramar hukumar, Mahmud Tajo Gaya ne ya bayyana haka yayin wata ganawa ta musamman da Sashin Hulɗa da Jama’a na Ma’aikatar Lafiya lokacin da tawagar duba aikin rigakafin shan-inna da aka kammala kwanan nan ta ziyarci yankin, inda aka yi tattaunawar a ofishin Shirin Rigakafi na Ƙasa (NPI) reshen yankin. Tajo Gaya ya ce yana da sha’awa game da lafiya kasancewar tun asali shi ma’aikacin lafiya…
Gaya Local Government Area’s newly elected Chairman, Mahmud Tajo Gaya, has made healthcare his top priority. Gaya made the indication during an exclusive interview with the public relations officer Kano state ministry of health Ibrahim Abdullahi shortly after the just concluded 2024 OBR4 campaign at the national program in immunization NPI office. The chairman explained that, as a health worker by profession and former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on medical outreach, he is passionate about improving healthcare services in the area. Tajo Gaya hinted that, he tapped the passion from the executive governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf where…
Rt Hon Jibril Isma’il Falgore, Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, has pledged to support Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s 2025 budget proposal, dubbed “Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development,” totaling N549.16 billion. This assurance was made during the unveiling of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, where Falgore highlighted the significant progress made under Governor Yusuf’s leadership in education, healthcare, agriculture, and security . Falgore reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the Governor’s efforts in fostering the State’s growth, citing their core functions of enacting laws and overseeing government agencies. He noted the successful passage of numerous bills…
Kabiru Haruna Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presented a proposed budget of N549.16 billion for Kano State’s 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly on Friday, November 8, 2024. Dubbed the “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” this budget marks an increase of N111.8 billion from the approved budget of 2024, emphasizing investment in education, health, and infrastructure. The proposed budget allocates 57 percent to capital expenditure and 43 percent to recurrent expenses. Governor Yusuf announced that education would retain its prominence, claiming the largest share at 31 percent (N168.5 billion), fulfilling his administration’s promise to prioritize…
In furtherance of its war against cancer, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), along with its partners – Total Energies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC, and PRIME 130 – has inaugurated a cutting-edge Mammography centre at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The centre, which is the second – one Mammography Centre had earlier been Commissioned at Garkida General Hospital, Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa – along with the series of free cancer screening programmes by the NNPC Foundation, is part of a strategic push by NNPC Ltd to improve access to Early cancer detection and…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has presented the 2025 proposed budget, dubbed “Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development,” with a total allocation of N549.16 billion. The budget breakdown shows N312.63 billion for capital expenditure and N236.53 billion for recurrent expenditure, aiming for a 57:43 capital to recurrent ratio. Key Allocations: Education: N168.35 billion (31%) Health: N90.6 billion (16.5%) Agriculture: N21.04 billion (3.83%) Infrastructure Development: N70.68 billion (12.87%) Manufacturing, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism: N3.89 billion (1.22%) Environment and Sanitation: N15.52 billion (2.83%) Governance Institutions: N98.24 billion (17.57%) Security, Justice, and Emergency Services: N23.46 billion (4%) Water Supply and…
Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, has reaffirmed the House’s commitment to ensuring a smooth passage of the proposed 2025 budget. He emphasized that the budget will undergo meticulous scrutiny, adhering to constitutional guidelines . In the past few months, the 10th Assembly has made significant strides, passing 217 resolutions and 11 laws, with many more in the pipeline. Falgore commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his dedication to developing critical sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure. The Speaker also seized the opportunity to appeal to the Governor to renovate and reconstruct…
Tha Kano State ACReSAL Project is conducting capacity building and training of community level Community Revolving Fund Management Committee (CRFMC), Community Business Agents (CBAs) and Board of Trustees (BoT). The training which is expected to last for four days revolves around climate smart agriculture. The State Project Coordinator Dr Dahiru M Hashim admonished the participants to make sure they learn and understand the contents and also step it down to their various community interest groups (CIGs). The SPC also extends his gratitude to His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for granting swift approval and maximum support to ensure that deserving…
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State Branch, Maiduguri Road, Kano, Sir, WE COMMEND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, KANO STATE BRANCH, FOR SHELVING YOUR PLAN TO EMBARK ON MASS ACTION, FOLLOWING THE INTERVENTION OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KANO STATE The attention of the Kano Peace Committee (KPC), has been drawn to an intervention of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, over the rift which erupted between Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, Hon. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State Branch, on behalf of…
Some parents of the released August 1st protesters in Kano state have expressed happiness over the release and return of their children back to the state. A visit to Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Ginginyu, where the young ones are kept for medical examination and recuperation, revealed a number of parents came visiting despite being informed of the Friday set day for visiting. One of the parents came with a basket containing two food warmers, among other things, and claimed it was her son’s favourite (Danwake), but unfortunately for her, the security mount at the entrance didn’t allow her access to…
The Kano state government has reopened the Nuhu Bammali Maternity Hospital in Kofar Nassarawa area, Municipal local government, after completing its renovation. This move aims to provide adequate facilities for pregnant women and children’s immunization. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf emphasized the hospital’s importance in caring for the health of pregnant women and children. The hospital has been equipped with, Enough beds for admitting patients,Lights and air conditioners in patient rooms and offices,improved infrastructure for better healthcare services. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf urged the hospital staff to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. The Kano state government has also awarded contracts to renovate…