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The Aminu  Magashi  Garba (AMG) foundation, in collaboration with Kano state government KNSG, and phone dealers would train 225 repentant youths on phone repairs and business skills to make them self-reliant. The coordinator of Africa Health Budget Network AHBN, and founder of AMG Foundation Dr Aminu Magashi Garba said the training was part of efforts to empower youths and reduce unemployment. Read Also: KNSG to build primary school at Gaida community as CSACEFA, AMG commission new Toilets He pointed out that, the foundation would sponsor 100 on phone repairs,  KNSG would train 100  on different business skills, while the phone…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The President’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. Read Also: JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Senegal for Faye’s inauguration Tuesday President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB has dismissed three medical staff of the Kabo General Hospital for alleged extortion. The board also suspended the accountant, auditor and head of laboratory of the hospital for selling free HIV test kits. In a statement by the spokesperson of the board  Samira Sulaiman,the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Mansur Nagoda, announced the sanctions after an unscheduled inspection visit to the facility. The executive secretary who was accompanied by Director General KNCDC, Dr Muhammad Abbas and Director General SAKA , Dr Usman Bashir, expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the public facility.…

The Director General Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kano State, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has been honored with the prestigious Most Outstanding Spokesperson Award by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information. Mr. Dawakin Tofa was selected for this esteemed award in recognition of his instrumental role in promoting not only the positive image of the Kano State Governor and his giant strides but for effectively showcasing the only NNPP ruling state in Nigeria. Read Also: Kano governor wins Courageous Governor award The Jury Sub-Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards,…

We, the staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), are writing to express our deep concerns regarding the consistent delays in the payment of our salaries by GT Bank. It has come to our attention that GTBank often delays salary payments for FRCN staff, sometimes by over three days, while other banks promptly disburse funds to their customers. This persistent delay in salary payments has caused significant distress and dissatisfaction among FRCN staff. We wish to emphasize the adverse impact these delays have on our financial stability and overall morale. Many of us rely on timely salary payments…

The Kwara state Police Command says it has put in place adequate security measures to ensure a hitch free Easter Celebrations across the state. The state Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya made the disclosure to newsmen. He  reassures the citizens of his unwavering commitment towards  ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors during the  festivities and beyond. Read Also: Court Orders IGP To Produce Housewife, In-Law Whisked Away From Abuja To Kwara By Policemen Olaiya pointed out that  security personnel have been deployed to mount surveillance and patrol duties within the state. The commissioner also emphasized the…

The Borno State Government BOSG has confirmed the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the recent incidences of fire outbreaks in Internally Displaced Persons IDP camps in the state. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar says, the suspect was said to have conspired with some Non-governmental organisations to set some camps on fire. Read Also: Children among casualties as fire guts IDP camp in Borno The state has recently recorded more than four incidences of fire disasters in Maiduguri, Jere, Monguno and Nganzai local government areas. The prime suspect, according to…

The Director General DG Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa, has called on center officers of the 44 local government areas to uphold fairness, punctuality, trustworthiness, honesty, and proper record-keeping to achieve the set objectives of the 2024 hajj. Danbappa made the call  during an emergency meeting with the Centre Officers at the board’s headquarters in Kano. Read Also: 2024 HAJJ: How FG, 8 states splashed N100.6bn on pilgrims In a statement by the public relations officer Kano state pilgrims welfare board Sulaiman Dederi, and made available to newsmen, the DG stated that at this crucial situation,…

The executive secretary Nigerian Christian pilgrims commission NCPC , Bishop Stephen Adegbite says Jesus died on the cross to redeem mankind In his Esther message, Adegbite says the occasion also  brings humanity closer to God who released His only son to liberate the world from sin. He explained that the resurrection of Jesus Christ  brings hope, victory, joy and salvation to mankind. ” Easter marks the resurrection of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, a culmination of his sacrifice and death in atonement of our sin” APC National Chairman Dr Ganduje facilitates Christians On Esther The executive secretary urged…

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa, has pledged to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Religious Affairs. He made the disclosure while receiving the Commissioner Ministry of Religious Affairs in his office. Laminu acknowledged the significant contributions made by the Ministry during last year’s Hajj operation and expressed gratitude for their support and assistance. Describing the visit as apt, the director general assured the Commissioner of the Board’s support and cooperation to achieve the desired objectives. Read Also:Kano Pillars FC seal 2-year sponsorship deal with Gongoni The Commissioner  Ministry FOR Religious Affairs,…

The Management Board of Kano Pillars has  apologized to the Executive and  members of Kano State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN. This was sequel to a  misunderstanding between a senior Swan national officer and the Club’s Technical Crew head which led to the boycott of coverage of all the club’s activities. In a  statement by the Media Officer of Kano Pillars football club  Sharif Zahradeen Usman Kofar Nasarawa and made available to newsmen in Kano. He explained that the  club sincerely regretted the unfortunate incident which led to  misunderstanding between the two parties . The statement described…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar -Ganduje  felicitates with  christians on Easter. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,  Edwin Olofu, Ganduje called on Christians to seize the opportunity of the Easter holiday to reflect deeply on what more they need to do as a people, to ensure that the current political cum security situation in the country turn around for a better Nigeria to be enjoyed by all citizens. He also solicited the support of all patriotic Nigerians as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continued to provide solutions to the current economic…

The governor of kebbi state, Nasir Idris says there’s the need for more collaboration between the federal and state governments in delivering  dividends of democracy to the citizens. In a chat with newsmen in Abuja, Idris said the complimentary role of the two tiers of government would equally  set the pace for the local government councils. He said instances of locating projects, distribution of social services as well as educating citizens on the programs and policies would be better achieved through these collaborations. ” Governors and local government chairmen have direct links with the people. we know their needs  and…

President Bola Tinubu has joined the Christian community to celebrate Easter, which is a significant moment for commemorating the triumph of life over death The President extends warm greetings to Christians in Nigeria and around the globe, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and compassion as the distinguishing themes of this solemn season President Tinubu notes that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an emphatic lesson for leaders and all Nigerians to be selfless and compassionate, and to remain steadfast in their pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation Read Also: At Easter, President Tinubu Celebrates with Christians: Calls for…

Kano Federal High Court, presided over by Justice AM Liman, has fixed March 28, 2024, for the ruling on the bail application on fundamental enforcement suit by Kano Ticktoker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya against the Kano Shari’ah Court, Hisbah Board, and the Attorney General. Murja, represented by her lawyer Barrister Yusuf Faragai, approached the Federal High Court seeking for the  enforcement of her fundamental rights by requesting bail. Faragai argued that the court’s order to evaluate Murja’s mental health and place her under the custody of a psychiatric doctor violated her rights, emphasizing that bail is a constitutional right for a…

Stallion Times media limited has organized a workshop on human rights and social inclusion for journalists in kano. Speaking, the chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano state chapter Comrade Hafsat Sani Ismail says about 15 rape cases out of the one thousand recorded by WARAKA sexual referral center kano annually are prosecuted in a court of law. She said, according to the WARAKA  sexual referral Centre Murtala Muhammad Special Hospital Kano, they receive one thousand cases in one year, but only five hundred are reported to the Ministry of Justice, while only about  15 are prosecuted…

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), has described the establishment of courts and more sexual assault referral centres (SARC) in Kano as a major catalyst in curtailing gender-based violence and other related offences. The chairperson of FIDA Kano Barrister Bilkisu Ibrahim Sulaiman made the indication during an event to commemorate International Women’s Day ( IWD), held in Kano. According to her, Kano state has only one sexual assault referral centre at Murtala Muhammad specialist hospital called WARAKA where victims of rape and sexual assault are referred for evaluation. She pointed out that, rape and GBV are treated before magistrate…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Kano field office staff association has donated medical equipment, furniture and medical items to Chiranchi Primary Healthcare (PHC), Kumbotso local government area. Speaking during the handing over, the chairperson of UNICEF Kano field office staff association Hajiya Saudat Basheer explained that, the donation was a charity initiative. She pointed out that, Chiranchi PHC was selected being the largest hospital providing medical services to the Kumbotso community. The chairperson maintained that the Chiranchi primary healthcare required urgent equipment to improve the health of women and children hence the need for the donation. “As we hand…

Civil Society organizations (CSOs) have been identified as architects of change in the government landscape that advocate for change and transparency. This was part of a resolution during a session with citizen groups and the Parliamentary Staff Association (PASAN) Kano chapter for the Citizens Legislative Accountability/Agenda Platform (CLAP) initiative in Kano. Presenting a paper titled: unveiling the Citizens Legislative Accountability Agenda, Comrade Safiyanu Lawan Bichi of Kano Budget Working Group, highlighted citizens’ activities that make the budget process effective This includes providing capacity building on budget tracking, advocating for increased access to budget documents as well as building a culture…

The speaker of the Kano state house of the Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore has donated food items to former speakers, former Clarks, securities and staff of the assembly. Speaking shortly after the distribution, the speaker explained that, the gesture was part of efforts to alleviate suffering due to the present economic hardship. Represented by his chief press secretary Kamaludeen Sani Shawai, he pointed out that, over 200 50kg of rice and over 200 cartons of spaghetti were received by the beneficiaries. He stressed that the kind gesture was the first of its kind, and reiterated the speaker’s commitment to providing…