Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim Disturbed by the challenges faced by pupils and students, the residents of Tsakuwa town under Dawakinkudu local government area of Kano state have mobilised resources to complement government’s effort of addressing shortage of teachers in public schools. KANO FOCUS reports that the community under the umbrella of Tsakuwa Mufarka has employed and deployed sixteen teachers to nine public schools in the town. In an ideal situation, government is solely responsible for running public schools. While the federal government is taking care of the tertiary institutions, state and the local governments are accountable for effective running of primary,…
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The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has promised a hadiya package of seven hundred and twenty Saudi riyals for each of the state’s intending pilgrims. Similarly, the State Government also promised to provide its usual Sallah gift to pilgrims from the state while in the Holy Land. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda disclosed this while inaugurating an eleven-member state delegation for this year’s Hajj at the Katsina Government House . The delegation is chaired by a former Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Tukur Ahmed Jikamshi, Governor Radda directed both the Hajj delegation and the management of the Pilgrims’…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Government KNSG has urged Information and health education Officers in the State to imbibe the culture of tackling misinformation, through adherence to ethics and rules guiding the profession. The commissioner of health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the call at a training organised by, Breakthrough Action Nigeria BA-N with support from the USAID. According to him, Information Officers at different cadres have to be mindful of the ethics and way of disseminating news to whatever medium they want to use.Dr Abubakar explained that the essence is to remind them of the way to…
25 youths in Kano undergo practical workshop on the fundamentals of poetry. The 3-day training was organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Creative Spark Foundation and Fombina Imprints. In his welcome address, the executive director of CITAD, Engineer Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, explained that the Centre values creativity and poetry is seen as a field where creativity can be deployed. He explained that CITAD works to identify young people to use their voices to demand accountability, democratic reforms, and good governance, and societal demands for sustainable transformation. Ya’u urged participants to pay attention and…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court Division of Appeal on Thursday, ordered that hearing notice should be served on Cleric, Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy to appear in court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022, sentenced Abduljabbar to death by hanging for blasphemy. SIMILAR: Blasphemy: Absence Of Sheikh Kabara In Court Prompts Hearing Notice Order The appellant, Abduljabbar, filed a suit through his counsel, Sadiq Yusuf, challenging the record of proceedings of the lower court( Upper Shari’a). He is also seeking the court to…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has charged the Minister of Finance, as the custodian of the stabilization funds accounts, to periodically print out the statement of accounts of each Local Government. This was part of recommendations by the Chairman Public Accounts Committee, Alhaji Tukur Muhammad while presenting a report on the 2017 financial year for the 44 local Government areas in Kano. READ ALSO: Kano Assembly Advances Amendment To Emirate Council Laws In a press statement issued to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. Alhaji Tukur Muhammad, who doubles as member representing…
Ramatu Garba HortiNigeria, a horticultural Dutch-funded program implemented in Kano, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo states, has launched a campaign to control Tuta absoluta(tomato disease) in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano to enhance food security. The Communication Coordinator of HortiNigeria, Feyikemi Adurogbangba, stated this during a media tour at the demonstration site in Gidan Kawri, Bunkure Local Government Kano. She explained that the move was to educate and empower value chain actors, especially small holder farmers on effective pest management strategies. “The campaign aims at reaching 5,000 farmers in Kano and its surroundings and facilitates connections between farmers and dealers…
Lack of knowledge about legal and electoral framework has been identified as a major catalyst in promoting fake news, rumors and violence during elections. The executive director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu,made the indication during a town hall meeting on electoral reform,held in Kano. He explained that the objectives of the town hall meeting were to foster inclusive dialogue among citizens from varied backgrounds concerning electoral reform and constitutional amendment. Mr. Ezenwa noted that others are enhancing public understanding and awareness regarding electoral reform as well as compiling and presenting citizen-derived recommendations to the…
Reports by many media organizations in the country have indicated that the Nigerian government, under the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), is planning to reintroduce the previously suspended telecom tax in the country. This is a worrying trend that needs to be addressed before Nigerians are plunged into another catastrophic hardship. SIMILAR: CITAD Celebrate World MSMEs Day In Kano As stakeholders who is deeply invested in the digital future of Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expresses firm opposition to this proposed reintroduction of telecom taxes as part of efforts by the Nigerian government to secure a new…
The Kano State Commissioner for Women, Children and the Disabled, Aisha Saji has intervened in the case of two underage siblings who were allegedly abused sexually by their father’s friend In a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Aishatu Haruna, stated that the Commissioner took interest in the case shortly after it was publicised in a local radio programme in Kano. The Commissioner immediately directed two directors and an experienced staff in the ministry to make possible contact with the victims and give her feedback. According to the statement, on meeting one of the victims and his mother…
Kano State House of Assembly says it would do everything within it’s powers to uplift the standard of state-owned tertiary institutions. Chairman House Committee on Higher Education Abdulhamid Abdul disclosed this during an overnight function to Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies AKCILS. He said the purpose of the visit was to ascertain the level of progress made so far. READ MORE:Kano Assembly inaugurates 38 standing committees The Provost of the College, Professor Balarabe Abubakar Jakada explained that the institution has received intervention from individuals and organizations. The committee was also at Kano State Polytechnic where they commended…
The Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, has turbaned Malam Sunusi Garba as the Village Head of Yautar Arewa and Sule Abubakar as that of Gumawa, both in Gabasawa Local Government Area. The turbaning ceremony was held in a grand event attended by community members, local leaders, and well-wishers. The Emir emphasized the importance of traditional institutions in fostering unity, peace, and development within the community. He expressed confidence in the new village heads, urging them to serve their people with dedication, integrity, and fairness. Sunusi Garba and Sule Abubakar expressed their gratitude for the honour bestowed upon them…
The Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED) has urged media practitioners in Kano state to lend their support in the advocacy for girls education for the development of the society . The Program Director and Founder of the Non-profit group, Ummi Bukar made the call during a one day media summit organized for Journalists and Civil Societie organizations to address the barriers to girls education in Kano State. READ ALSO Girls’ Education: PAGED Initiative Partners SOLACEBASE She said the Initiative would address gaps by advocating to the media, government, agencies and stakeholders and ensure girls who have obtained education…
A non-governmental organization, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA has urged journalists to get acquainted with the Electoral Act to further educate Nigerians about the Election. The Executive Director, PAACA Ezenwa made the call during a one-day capacity-building workshop for media, in Kano. According to him during voter and civic education, the media enlightened the public without drawing their attention to the actual laws, especially the electoral act. The executive director explained that journalists serve as watchdog of the society, saying that partnership and robust engagements with the media would yield positive results. “We are partnering with the media…
Barrister Auwalu Mohammed assumes office as new Acting Director, Radio Nigeria Abuja Operations on Monday, 6th May 2024. He assumes the position at an official welcome meeting by the members of the Committee of Management, who represent the heads of departments and general managers, of FRCN Abuja operations, following the retirement of Alhaja Sherifat Ahmed. In his remarks Barrister Mohammed said he is a strong believer in doing things the right way and emphasized the importance of staff discipline in carrying out their duties. During an interview with Click Naija in his office, Auwalu Mohammed conveyed his joy about his…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court of Appeal, fixed May 9th to hear a suit filed by a Kano Cleric,Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy. NAN reports that an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022, sentenced Abduljabbar to death by hanging for blasphemy. When the case came up for hearing, Counsel to the Appellant, Mr Sadiq Yusuf, requested for N20 million cost against the Kano State government for wasting the appellant’s time. The state Counsel, Bashir Saleh, objected to the appellant’s request, adding that he was served with the court processes in March…
Sani Haruna The Zamfara State House of Assembly has approved the extension of Six months tenure for Fourteen Local governments Interim Administrators in the State. This was sequel to a report presentation by an adhoc Committee led by the Deputy Speaker Adamu Aliyu Gummi. All the Fourteen Local government Interim Administrators appeared before the Committee for Screening and confirmation. Recall that on the 24/04/2024, Governor Dauda Lawal Sent a letter seeking the House to screen and confirm the Interim Administrators for another 6 months as required by the Law. Which necessitated the House under the leadership of its Speaker Bilyaminu…
Ramatu Garba The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 30 per cent of its convicted inmates have been empowered with various vocational skills to cater for the needs of their families. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Musbahu Lawan made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano. Lawan said the inmates were transformed not only to become law-abiding citizens but also to earn a living through the skills and vocation they learned while in custody. According to him, the inmates were being trained on different skills acquisition such as local and…
Kano state house of assembly KNHA has urged Kano state government KNSG to set up a committee to work in collaboration with relevant agencies to guide Kano residents on how to access loans through the bank of industry (BOI). This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Earlier member representing Doguwa Constituency Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad presented a motion of urgent public importance on the need for Kano to access federal government loans through the bank of industry BOI He explained that, he had visited the…
Pregnant Women have been advised to visit the nearest hospital for anti natal care ANC and delivery to avoid anemia and other complications. Professor Hadiza Galadanci made the disclosure in Kano. Professor Galadanci who doubles as the Director Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy Bayero university Kano pointed out that,women that go for ANC receive drugs that would improve their health,while a skilled birth attendant can detect problems during delivery such as excessive bleeding and other complications. She stressed that a research conducted by Professors from Nigeria, Birmingham, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa initiated a new method…