In the heart of the Savannah, a hibernating white lion lay dormant, waiting for its moment to rise. Governor Yahaya Bello, once ousted by Prince Abubakar Audu, returned to the political scene after Audu’s untimely death. Like a wounded lion, Bello emerged as the Governor of Kogi State, defying all odds. For eight years, he ruled with an iron fist, meting out swift justice to any wrongdoing. His reign was marked by a mix of progress and controversy, leaving behind a legacy of both good and bad. Through his initiatives, Bello spent more time in Abuja, particularly in Zone 4,…
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The management of Best Choice Hospital has announced the relocation of the facility from Sabuwar Gandu to Tal’udu Round About near Sheikh Bashir El-Rayyah College, Kano city. In a statement signed by the chairman of the Hospital Auwal Muhammad Lawal and made available to journalists in Kano. READ ALSO: Best Choice Hospital relocates to Tal’udu in Kano He however noted that Best Choice does not have any branch and has nothing to do with the previous location. Lawal assured the public of quality health care service in the new Best Choice Hospital similar to what they have been rendering at…
The press crew is a dynamic and challenging environment, where the burden of responsibility is shared among members. A well-placed “Big Pot” receives different ingredients, combining them in a unique blend. Just as good, bad, and ugly coexist, crew members’ input varies – some contribute positively, others combine good and bad, and some bring ugliness to the forefront. The mix of ingredients determines one’s lifespan in the press crew, whether it’s a short stay, a long stay, or something in between. As the saying goes, “What goes around comes around.” The pot is always on fire, and it’s up to…
Excessive bleeding after child birth known as Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has been identified as the leading cause of maternal death world wide. A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology College of Health Sciences Aminu Kano teaching hospital Professor Hadiza Galadanci made the disclosure during a symposium on the celebration of safe motherhood day 2024. According to her, fourteen thousand women develop PPH after birth,four hundred and eighty mothers died from PPH between 2003-09,while 99% deaths occur in low and lower middle income countries. Professor Hadiza who doubles as the Director Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy Bayero university…
The Kano state commissioner of Police Muhammad Husaini Gumel, has commended Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation AMG Foundation and Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Disease and Social Vices YOSPIS for supporting his administration in tackling insecurity in the state. CP Gumel made the commendation during an interactive session with the media to commemorate one year in office as the Kano state Commissioner of Police. According to him AMG Foundation and YOSPIS remain key partners of the the Kano Police Command, through ensuring peace and safety of lives and properties by supporting community policing interventions such as organizing friendly football…
Khadijah Aliyu Over ninety-eight thousand under-five children were immunized against polio in Tudun Wada local government area, Kano. The primary healthcare coordinator, Alhaji Habibu Musa Sumaila stated this shortly after the completion of the exercise. He used the opportunity to thank the traditional leaders, parents and other stakeholders for their support towards the success recorded in just concluded as well as previous campaigns in the local government. Tudun Wada local government caretaker chairman, Dr Umar Isah Rugu-Rugu revealed that the local government would collaborate with the state government to improve healthcare delivery in the area. He urged husbands to ensure…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards improving the welfare of workers. The governor disclosed this during the May Day celebration, held at JB Yakubu Secretariat Complex, Gusau, the state capital. According to him, the state government would actively involve workers in the governance of Zamfara while pledging to fully implement the six points of his administration’s Rescue Mission, which will form the basis of the transformation agenda. Governor Dauda explained that he recognized workers’ vital role in delivering services and implementing government policies, as workers and government are partners in…
Residents of Makoda local government area Kano, were thrown into mourning following the drowning of three students at Tomas Dam,located between Makoda and Dambatta. Reports indicate that the three students of Audu Bako college of Agriculture Dambatta, Ibrahim Abubakar Sunusi, and Salisu Ado boarded a boat which capsized in the middle of the river. SIMILAR: Tragedy:Borrow Pit Collapse claims 7 lives in Kebbi Qur’anic Sch. The public relations officer Kano state fire service Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi pointed out that,Dambatta fire station recieved a rescue call and mobilized a team where they succeeded in rescuing 21 year old Ibrahim alive. He…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration is set to initiate a housing scheme to provide decent and affordable shelter for workers in the state under the National Housing Fund Scheme. The Governor made the disclosure during the International Workers’ Day celebrations held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on May 1, 2024. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Governor explained that the state government is ready to provide land for the construction of the houses as soon as stakeholders involved in the process conclude discussions. In a press statement issued to…
Investment in Education has been identified as the gateway towards societal advancement and development. The Provost Aminu Kano College of Education AKCOE Dr Ayuba Ahmad Muhd made the indication during the opening of a two-day workshop organized for Academic Staff of Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and higher Institutions of learning across the nation. Dr Ayuba Ahmad dwelt on the need to prioritize research for Academic excellence where he urged participants to use the opportunity and participate actively in making the workshop highly interactive and tap the knowledge from the erudite education administrators. He further stated that the initiative of organizing…
The Federal Government has said that the new minimum wage will take effect from today, Wednesday, May 1, although the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations. The government also said the workers would not lose anything as the new minimum wage will take effect from today. The minister of labour Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, stated this on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja. She said it is regrettable that the new national minimum wage is not ready before today, but that a wide consultation is ongoing to ensure that the…
The speaker Kano State House of Assembly Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore felicitates with workers on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. The Speaker described Kano workers as the most important drivers of positive change in the state and the country. Falgore stated that the contributions of employees to the development of Kano, and Nigeria over the years are not just impressive but commendable despite challenges. ” I salute all workers in Kano and Nigeria while pledging…
The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf says his administration would enhance the welfare and working conditions of workers in the state. The Governor stated this during the International Workers Day celebrations held at Sani Abacha Stadium Kano. Represented by his Deputy Alhaji Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, said his administration would not relent in ensuring timely payment of salaries and pensions of retirees geared towards improving their welfare. He noted that plans are underway to initiate a befitting Housing Scheme for workers, stressing that when fully unveiled the scheme would pave the way for workers to own Houses at affordable…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day, which is celebrated annually to honour the lifeblood of our country. The President commends Nigerian workers for their devotion to the peace, progress, and development of the nation, which is reflected in their tireless efforts and patriotic spirit to keep the national engine running smoothly. President Tinubu acknowledges the contribution of Nigerian workers across all sectors – from the clerical officers who ensure proper documentation and correspondence distribution, to the security officers who remain vigilant through all seasons, to the teachers who secure the future of our nation…
Stakeholders in the health sector have urged the Kano state government to increase sensitization and advocacy on the importance of anti-natal care to reduce maternal mortality. This was part of resolutions at the end of a two-day inception and co-creation meeting on layering RMNCAH+N high-impact interventions and scaling up MNCH Innovations in Kano. The meeting features insightful discussions, presentations and interactive sessions to identify opportunities for collaboration innovation and action. While setting objectives and expectations for the workshop, the state reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent nutrition (RMNCAH+N) focal person Ramatu Aliyu Ibrahim pointed out that the meeting was to align…
Sani Haruna A Non-governmental organisation NGO New Incentives, All Babies Are Equal ABAE has enrolled 250,000 infants across seven local government areas in Zamfara state. The State Field Manager of ABAE, Aliyu Idris made the disclosure during the annual award presentation to the best performing local government councils held at Command Guest House Gusau. According to him, new Incentives has enrolled two hundred and fifty thousand 250,000 infants across 7 local government areas working to improve immunization in the state. Aliyu said the award was based on the performance of each local government area regarding immunization compliance, equipment, and vaccine…
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital AKTH has performed its first laser surgery after the Tertiary education trust fund (Tetfund) intervention. The surgery which took place shortly after a three-day workshop on Urology and kidney transplant was attended by doctors from 7 northern universities was the first of its kind. The machines procured by the tertiary education trust fund Tetfund were part of its intervention to tertiary institutions across the nation. The team lead Urologist Dr. Przemyslaw Zugaj from Poland said he was at AKTH to guide doctors on how to perform surgeries using Lazer machines. He further explained that the surgery…
The event highlighted the link between global advancements in technology and empowering women and girls to be leaders in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) field. The day featured a workshop led by Kano-based journalist Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman and gender activist Hadiza Yusuf. Their discussion, titled “Empowering Female Leaders in the Digital Age: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities,” explored the specific challenges faced by women in ICT and offered strategies to overcome them. Addressing participants, the Centre for Information Technology and Development CITAD’s Executive Director Engineer Yunusa Zakari Ya’u represented by Engineer Kamalu Umaru emphasized the need to expose young…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has passed the Kano state pre-marital screening bill 2024. This was a sequel to deliberations on the committee of the whole house and the third reading of the bill by the deputy clerk Alhaji Nasiru Magaji during a plenary session presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. After careful deliberations, the House unanimously adopted and passed the Kano State Pre-marital screening bill 2024. The bill sponsored by the majority Lawan Hussaini Dala seeks to compel intending couples to undergo HIV, hepatitis and sickle cell anaemia screening before marriage. Shortly after the…
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has fulfilled its promise to empower 50 women in Kano State through a skills acquisition training program. The initiative, in collaboration with Women Partners for Progress (WPP), aims to equip women with the necessary tools to start their own businesses. According to Malam Suleiman, Director of Operations at AMG Foundation, this is the fourth empowerment program for women in the state. “Each of the 50 participants will receive a startup grant of N10,000 to kickstart their businesses,additionally, WPP provided training on soft skills acquisition, which will have a life-changing impact on their lives” Rukkaya…