In July 2013 Nigerian online news medium Premium Times published an article by veteran Journalist and PR expert, Alhaji Yusha’u A. Shuaibu on media relationship. Mr Yusha’u spoke about the linkage between journalists and government during a debate on whether the government and the media are friends or foes. “Spokespersons as the intermediaries between the government and the media, should not only rely on prerequisite and relevant qualifications and experience, but should have humane temperaments and friendly dispositions while discharging their responsibilities. “While a well trained and well-behaved public officer can easily court friendship of the media and earn the…
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The Executive Director Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Disease and Social Vices YOSPIS Zainab Nasir Ahmad has been identified as a role model in gender advocacy in Nigeria. This was part of the commendations during an award presentation to Zainab during the Commemoration of the International Day of Living in Peace organized by the Arewa Youth Protection, Unity and Peace forum held at the Kano state government house. RELATED: MHD: NAWOJ YOSPIS Sensitize Kano Students Presenting the Award Kano State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Husaini Gumel commends Zainab for her tireless effort in promoting Peace in Kano state.…
The Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, has officially turbaned the new Sarkin Malaman Gaya, Alhaji Munzir Dr. Yusif Ali, in a grand ceremony held at Gaya Palace. The turbaning ceremony, which was attended by dignitaries and community members, symbolizes the official appointment of Alhaji Munzir Dr. Yusif Ali as the Sarkin Malaman Gaya, a prestigious and revered position within the Gaya community. Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir praised Alhaji Munzir for his dedication to serving the community and his commitment to upholding the traditions and values of Gaya. Alhaji Dr Aliyu Ibrahim expressed confidence that the new sarkin…
The Caretaker Committee Chairman Gaya Local Government area Alhaji Abubakar Jazuli Usman Gaya, has taken a significant step towards empowering women in the community by providing cash grants to one hundred women to improve their businesses. He explained that each woman received fifty thousand naira aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs. Alhaji Abubakar pointed out that he hopes the kind gesture would enable beneficiaries expand their businesses, increase their income, and improve their quality of life. NNPP Party Elder in Gaya Comrade Baffa Sani Gaya said the cash grants would enable the women to invest in their businesses, purchase…
A non-governmental organization Society for Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development SEEED in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council ECOSOC organized a round table discussion to mark the International Day of Families. The day was set aside by the United Nations to celebrate families and discuss issues surrounding families and profer lasting solutions. RELATED: Kano State : Nigeria Commemorates First International Day Of Families In his welcome address, the President Society for Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development Mr. Patrick Anocha explained that families were brought together to discuss issues and challenges. “If you look at this place…
Kano state government KNSG says the most prevalent Cardiovascular risk factor in the state is hypertension with 28.5% out of which nearly two-thirds 60.7% of the hypertensive were newly discovered. Kano State Commissioner of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the indication during a media briefing to commemorate the 2024 World Hypertension Day. RELATED: Kano Offers Free Services To Hypertension Patients According to him, an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30 – 79 years worldwide have hypertension, while the prevalence rate in Nigeria is 27.6 %. Dr. Abubakar described Hypertension as a major cause of health problems such as strokes,…
Shugaban hadaddiyar kungiyar ‘yan Kasuwar Kantin Kwari Alhaji Ishaq Alkasim wanda aka fi sani da Balarabe Tatari yayi kira ga gwamnan jihar Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf daya magance matsalar yawan karbar haraji wato multiple taxation a turance. Balarabe wanda Kuma shine shugaban gidajen Kantin Kwari da wasu kungiyoyin yan Kasuwa ya bayyana cewa yawan karbar haraji kashi kashi wato multiple taxation daga hannun ‘yan kasuwa ya durkusar da harkokin kasuwanci a jihar. RELATED: Daruruwan yan tebura a kasuwar kantin kwari sun rasa guraben sana’ar sanadiyar rusau din KANUPDA Ya ce a yanzu haka suna biyan haraji har kashi hudu…
The Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, has donated three million naira to the victims of mosque explosion at Gadan village Larabar Abasawa Gezawa local government area Kano The donation was received during a visit to the victims who are currently receiving treatment at Murtala Muhammad Specialist hospital Kano. Dr Aliyu Ibrahim expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families, offering words of comfort and support. The Emir’s visit served as a gesture of solidarity and compassion towards those affected by the tragic incident. He emphasized the need for unity and support within…
The first flight conveying Nigerian pilgrims from Kebbi State arrived Madina Almunawwara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 15th May, 2024. The 422 pilgrims and 7 officials were received by the Charge de Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Mahmoud Lele Muhammed, and Acting Consul General of The Consulate General of Nigeria in Jeddah, Ambasador Ibrahim Sulaiman DanAgundi. Others are Muhammed Daura of the Consulate,Counsellor of the Embassy, Hassanu Dan-Amu and other officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to NAHCON the second flight departed Abuja to Madinah 5:44 pm with…
The Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly KNHA Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore has applauded the Kano State Government KNSG for its laudable projects and programmes targeting women and youth empowerment in the state. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. READ MORE: Kano Gov Rolls Out N260m Monthly Support Scheme For Women He explained that the monthly women and youth empowerment initiative by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf arose due to the current economic situation. Falgore described the initiative as a timely and brilliant idea which would…
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched 15 comprehensive guides aimed at assisting pilgrims from around the world, providing easy-to-follow information covering all stages of the Hajj rituals. The initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing communication and awareness efforts for the Hajj season of 1445 AH / 2024 AD. The Ministry announced on its social media platforms that these awareness guides are available on its website at: https://guide.haj.gov.sa/ READ MORE: Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches 15 Awareness Guides in 16 Languages, including Hausa, to Aid Pilgrims The guides address common questions from pilgrims in over…
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have walked out of the Minimum Wage negotiations with the Federal government. In a statement jointly issued by the two labour centres after their meeting in Abuja, both NLC and TUC rejected the N48,000 proposal offered by the Federal Government as the National Minimum Wage. READ MORE: JUST IN: Labour rejects FG’s proposed N48,000 minimum wage The NLC President Comrade, Joe Ajaero and the Deputy President of the TUC, Comrade Etim Okon said to prevent the negotiation of a wage deduction, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) walked…
Securing Forests and maintaining law and order have been identified as a major catalyst for promoting security in Nigeria. The Commander Nigerian Hunter and Forest Security Service NHFSS, Kano State Command, Alhaji Abdullahi Al-Ameen made the indication in Kano. READ ALSO: Securing our forests will help achieve food security – NHFSS boss, Metchie He stressed that NHFSS Kano would not relent in its efforts to secure and safeguard forests to achieve the desired objectives. Abdullahi highlighted that in addition to securing the forests for security purposes, the command is working assiduously to safeguard Plants and Animals due to their importance…
Following an early morning incident where a mosque in which about 40 persons were performing the early morning prayer was set ablaze by a man, the perpetrator has willingly submitted himself to the police. The police have confirmed that 24 persons have received different degrees of burns resulting from the incident in which Shafi’u Abubakar, 38 years of age, used petrol to set the mosque ablaze after trapping the worshipers in the mosque Wednesday morning at Laraba Abasawa, Gezawa local government area of Kano state. The victims who were later rescued by some people were rushed to the Murtala Muhammad…
The national emergency management agency NEMA in collaboration with the Kano state emergency management agency SEMA has organized a disaster management stakeholders coordination meeting. Speaking at the event, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) territorial coordinator Kano Jigawa Dr. Nurudeen Abdullahi explained that,the meeting was organized to remind stakeholders on their responsibilities regarding the impact of climate change and the expensive nature of environmental disaster. READ ALSO: NEMA raises the bar on Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Dr. Nurudeen pointed out, that 14 local governments are prone to flood flooding, Bebeji, Dawakin Kudu, Kabo, Kura, Rimin Gado, Madobi, Sumaila, Wudil, and…
Shugaban kungiyar ‘yan kasuwar Tufafi ta Kantin Kwari a jihar Kano Alhaji Balarabe Tatari yayi kira ga ‘yan kasuwa da su guji fadawa hannun batagari masu tura shaidar biyan kudi a banki ta bogi. Alhaji Balarabe Wanda Kuma shi ne shugaban gidajen Kantin Kwari yayi wannan Kiran ne biyo bayan korafe korafe da suka samu daga masu siyar da kaya a kasuwar. Ya bayyana cewa yanzu ‘yan damfara sun bijiro da wata hanya ta zamba cikin aminci inda suke siyan kaya tare da karbar lambar asusun bankin Wanda suka yi siyayya a wajen shi. Shugaban yace da zarar sun yi…
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management (HMB) Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has approved the immediate suspension of a medical doctor at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital for absconding from duty. This was a sequel to complaints received by patients and staff after the Doctor left the facility without informing the management of the hospital. He explained that Several calls were put to her and she kept saying she was at the hospital but never showed up leaving a dialysis patient in a terrible state. The executive secretary stressed that the medical officer’s suspension will be effective pending the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu as the head of the media team for the 2024 Hajj. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting for the inauguration of the 1445AH/2024 Hajj Operational Committee at the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board in the state metropolis. The meeting was attended by media personnel who will be covering the annual Muslim ritual, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from Nigeria and around the world. Shuaibu, who is currently the press secretary to the deputy governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has a wealth of…
The director Dawanau Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Dr Auwal Sani Salihu led a delegation to Gaya Emirs palace. According to him, the visit was to raise awareness about mental health issues and strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the hospital and the community. During the visit, Dr. Salihu and his team met with the Emir of Gaya Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir and other members of the Gaya Emirate council to discuss the importance of mental health care and the services offered by the hospital. READ ALSO: Kano HMB Suspends Medical Doctor The Medical Director expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and…
Kano state government KNSG says it has created the new ministry of power and renewable energy to address energy needs in the state. Kano state head of service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting in Kano. According to him, government would do everything within its power to support the new ministry which would go a long way in reducing the relocation of industries due to power shortages. He pointed out that, energy would be harnessed through independent poweprojectsct (IPPs) in Chalawa and Tiga Dam. Alhaji Abdullahi stressed that power shortage would soon become history as modalities were…