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By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Jigawa State Government has announced its intention to transfer the management of the Baturiya Game Reserve, also known as the Hadejia Wetland, to the National Park Service. A press statement by the Special Assistant Media Affairs to the governor, Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim explained that the latest move was adopted to enhance tourism-related activities and improve the well-being of the local community. READ ALSO: Flooding:Jigawa Enviromental Agency Desilts Nine High Risk LGAs Baturiya Game Reserve is a natural habitat for numerous indigenous and migratory species of birds, and it supports a wide variety of wildlife…

The Kano state government KNSG has shut down 12 and Delisted 3 Private clinics due to different violations in the last few months. The director general Kano state private institutions management agency PHIMA Professor Salisu Ahmed Muhammad made the indication during an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria in Kano. According to him, Palace clinic, lafiya tafi kudi and minjirya health services were completely scrapped and delisted from practicing in the state, while 12 others were shut down pending the outcome of assessment to determine their eligibility. He maintained that, PHIMA had mapped over 4,000 traditional medicine practitioners in the state…

The Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism KanSLAM has paid an advocacy visit to the Kano state private health institutions management agency PHIMA. The team was led by the co-chair KanSLAM Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu. According to her, they were at the agency to familiarize themselves with the Director general and provide an overview of the coalition. She explained that, KanSLAM is an independent coalition of civil society organizations CSOs, media and academia working across different areas of Human development in Kano state. READ ALSO: KanSLAM Commemorates World Sickle Cell Awareness Day She pointed out that, members include government representatives from relevant Ministries,…

The newly established College of Health Technology, Dambatta had reiterated its resolve to make the health sector a top priority for the overall development of the State. The Registrar of the College, Usman Nasir stated this during the management meeting for the commencement of Academic Courses in the College. READ ALSO: KanSLAM Lafiya Organizes Mid Year Review Workshop Usman Nasir further stated that the College had come up with modalties on robust academic excellence for the production of highly skilled and trained personel in different areas of Health related courses with a view to complement government efforts of Health for…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano State has launched a new phase of training designed to empower young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse (3R). The event, held at CITAD office in Kano, aimed to address the health risks associated with electronic waste (e-waste) and promote a circular economy model in Nigeria. During the orientation session CITADs executive director Engineer Yunusa Zakaria Ya’u represented by Abdulrahman Babatunde, emphasized the importance of active participation in the training. SIMILAR: CITAD Celebrate World MSMEs Day In Kano “Your active participation in this training is crucial.…

Kano state government KNSG has concluded arrangements to complete the abandoned 5-kilometre rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the assurance after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handling the capital projects at the government house. The multi-million naira 5 kilometers rural urban road projects which were awarded by former Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his administration had suffered total neglect by immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. READ ALSO: Protest:Kano Sets Up Judicial Committee Of Inquiry On loss of lives Ganduje’s failure to complete his predecessor’s developmental…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned Kabiru Yusuf, a veteran journalist with the Radio France Internationale (RFI Hausa), who died on Tuesday. Late Kabiru Yusuf, who hailed from Kano State was the Federal Capital Territory correspondent of the Triumph Newspaper and RFI Hausa. He covered the State House for many years until his death. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said the deceased was a hardworking and committed journalist. SIMILAR: Senator Barau Mourns 14 Worshippers Killed By Trailer He also acknowledged the remarkable contributions of…

Abdul Kano The new Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, has reiterated his commitment to building on the existing relationship between the command and the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). CP Salman Dogo Garba disclosed this during a courtesy call by the PCAC management team, led by Chief Executive Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado. CP Dogo pledged to build on the existing relationship between the command and PCAC, ensuring effective service delivery in fighting corruption and related issues. The police commissioner sought advice and support from the anti-graft agency, acknowledging their critical role in achieving shared…

Bayero University Kano BUK has indicated its readiness to work with the Kano State Government KNSG in solving the education crisis facing the state. The Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas gave the assurance when he led a team on a courtesy visit to the state commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa in his office. Professor Sagir Adamu Maintained that for the education crisis to be solved in Kano, something positive had to be done, noting that one such step taken by the government was the recent declaration of a state of emergency on education. READ…

Kano state house of assembly has urged the good people of Kano state to disregard a report by certain group of people that the Assembly has not reopened for a plenary session over security and emirate tussle issues. In a statement signed and issued by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. The statement explained that, to set the record straight, the Kano Assembly, under the lead of AAlhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, called on Kano State to disregard the rumours and fake news. “The purported fear of attacks and delay in resuming the plenary session are nothing but the…

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nandap, said the service is leaving no stone unturned to mitigate corruption. The CGIS made this known during the 2024 nationwide sensitization and awareness campaign on mitigating corruption and enhancing service delivery within the Nigeria Immigration Service held in Kano. Represented by the Assistant Comptroller General, ACG Halid Usman, she explained that the service is deploying measures to checkmate corruption in the discharge of it duties. RELATED: Kano Police Commissioner Partners PCACC To Fight Corruption The CGIS pointed out that the service has introduced policies such as automation of passport acquisition,…

Al-Imam Tea Herbs Pure and Healthy Nig. Limited, a Kano-based teabag-producing company, has appealed to governor Abba Yusuf of the state to intervene over alleged intimidation and harassment by a foreign firm, Promasidor Nigeria Limited. BizPoint gathered that Promasidor Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the South African- based Promasidor Holdings, filed a lawsuit against Imam Tea Herbs Pure and Healthy Nig. Limited, makers of Z&Y Black Tea over alleged trademark piracy. Speaking when they submitted a letter of complain to the governor, through Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi at the government house in Kano on Monday, the management of the…

The director Kano state Pilgrims welfare board Alhaji Lamin Danbappa says 554  pilgrims have completed preparations for their return flight.  Danbappa, made the announcement today at Kudai Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u promised to continue with the necessary arrangements, saying that the return flights would be based on how the Pilgrims were airlifted to the holy land. RELATED: Governor Namadi Doles Out 129,800 Riyals To Jigawa Pilgrims The Local Governments shortlisted are Gwale, Dala, Ungogo, and Fagge respectively. He urged all pilgrims to remain peaceful and patient. “ All pilgrims will continue to receive food, medication, and…

Majalisar Dokokin jihar Kano tayi watsi da rahotanin dake yawo na cewar tana kauracewa Zaman Majalisar ne sakamakon barazanar tsaro gami da dambarwar masarauta a jihar. Yayin da yake zantawa da manema labarai a Kano Mai magana da yawun Shugaban Majalisar Dokokin jihar Kano Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai ya ce wannan rahoton babu kanshin gaskiya a ciki. Yace majalisar tana da damar tafiya hutu kamar yadda ta Saba Wanda hakan ke ba ‘yan majalisar damar tattuanawa da jama’ar su. READ ALSO: Mosque Explosion:KNHA Urges Government to Assist Victims Families Kuma wannan wa’adin hutun majalisar zai Kare ne a ranar Sha biyar…

WOMANIFESTO, a coalition of leading Women and Human Rights Organizations dedicated to upholding justice and protecting the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, urgently calls for the intervention of the Attorney General of the Federation in a grievous case of domestic violence resulting in the tragic death of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Mary-Anne Oluwawemimo. Mrs. Olufunmilayo Oluwawemimo tragically lost her life under circumstances that strongly suggest domestic violence, allegedly perpetrated by her husband, Mr. Daniel Oluwadamilola Oluwawemimo. Despite repeated incidents of abuse reported by family members, including physical assaults documented by neighbors and a history of marital disputes, the Criminal Investigation…

Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, (KCJG) has condoled with Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo over the demise of the state’s two illustrious sons, Senator Alex Kadiri, and the former Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi. In a statement jointly signed by the Guild’s national president, Malam Muhammad Tijjani AbdulSalam, and the secretary, Ozumi Abdul and made available to newsmen in Kano,they expressed their sympathies and support towards the governor during this difficult time. READ ALSO: Kano Speaker Expresses Shock over Death of Shanono Lawmaker The journalists shared fond memories of Senator Kadiri and Admiral Ogohi, highlighting their profound impact…

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board KSCB Alhaji Abba El-Mustapha has solicited the National Broadcasting Commission’s NBC support in banning all the books or films that are unlicensed in Kano media stations. He made the call during a visit to NBC which was aimed at rebuilding the existing cordial relationship between the organisations. SIMILAR: MURIC Urges NFVCB To Ban Anti Islam New Movie El-Mustapha underscored the significance of collaboration between the NBC and KSCB in ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks aimed at promoting decency and upholding societal values. He urged the state coordinator of NBC to…

Wasila Ladan Women Empowerment has been identified as crucial in bridging the gender inequality in homes and society. The vice president of Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) and wife to Rear Admiral JD Akpan of the Nigerian Navy, Mrs Zainab Akpan disclosed this to Newsmen in Abuja. According to her, in today’s context, empowering women amplifies their voice to tackle challenges like poverty, inequality, and discrimination in their homes, workplaces, and communities. READ ALSO: Girls & Young Women Account for 19% of HIV in WCA-UNAIDS Mrs Akpan pointed out that women empowerment also enables them to contribute significantly to family…

No fewer than 25 persons lost their lives while 53 others were injured in an early auto crash at the Dangwauro flyover along Kano Zaria Road Kumbotso local government area. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. SIMILAR: Tragedy:Students Of Audu Bako College Dambatta Drown in Dam According to him, FRSC received a call at about 03:15 a.m. on July 1, 2024 about an accident involvingng a trailer (IVECO) with registration number XA 311 ZB.…

Sani Haruna Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has hosted Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, the newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretary PS representing the State. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governor Lawal hosted the new permanent secretary in a show of solidarity and support. READ ALSO: UNICEF Commends Governor Yusuf for Prioritizing Education Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro and seven others were announced as new ffederal permanent secretaries by President Bola Ahamed Tinubu While congratulating the PS, Governor Lawal urged her to be a good ambassador of the state. “ This is indeed a remarkable milestone…