The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening immunization coverage as it officially commenced activities for the 2026 Africa Vaccination Week (AVW), with a focus on reaching children who have not received routine vaccines. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in Kano. The campaign, led by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, is themed “For every generation, vaccines work,” highlighting the life-long protection vaccines offer across all age groups. Dr. Yusuf said Kano is not only…
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Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in the state, a digital learning platform designed to reduce learning poverty, improve education outcomes, and expand access to quality education, particularly for underserved children. The initiative also aims to address the growing number of out-of-school children by leveraging technology to strengthen learning delivery. With the launch, Gombe becomes the 24th state in Nigeria to adopt the platform. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafiquemrepresented by the UNICEF NLP…
Sani Dutsinma The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kebbi State Chapter, has raised concerns over what it described as the unlawful arrest and detention of its members across the state, alleging political persecution and abuse of state institutions. The State Secretary of the party, Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, made the allegation during a press conference held at the party’s secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Kalgo accused the state government of allegedly using the judiciary and other institutions to undermine democracy and suppress opposition voices, calling for the intervention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Kebbi State Judicial Service…
As the world marks World Immunisation Week 2026, Save the Children International (SCI) has called for urgent and coordinated action to ensure that millions of unvaccinated and under-immunised children in Nigeria are reached with life-saving vaccines. In a statement to commemorate the week, themed “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” the organisation expressed concern that Nigeria continues to record one of the highest numbers of zero-dose children globally—those who have never received a single vaccine. SCI noted that an estimated 2.1 million Nigerian children have not received any routine vaccination, while about 2.3 million others are under-immunised, highlighting persistent gaps in…
The Federal Government has disbursed more than N48 billion to vulnerable households in Kano State under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Conditional Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) programme, as part of the renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known during a ministerial visit to Kano, where he engaged directly with beneficiaries of the programme. The initiative forms part of a broader policy framework known as One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System, designed to ensure coordinated, transparent, and results-driven interventions in tackling poverty across the country. A breakdown…
Husaina Said Bichi Members of the 1992/93 Class of the College of Arts, Science and Remedial Studies (CASRS), Kano, have paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Kano State Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, to congratulate her on her elevation. The visit, held at the Head of Service’s office, brought together alumni who described her appointment as well-deserved, citing her years of dedicated service, professionalism, and commitment within the Kano State civil service. In her response, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota expressed gratitude for the visit and commended the group for maintaining strong ties over the years. She…
Political stakeholders in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State have declared their support for Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf, and other key leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to unity, development, and political progress during a well-attended gathering that brought together party loyalists, community leaders, and supporters from various wards across the local government. APC in Kebbi Shows Strength as Gov Nasir Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and setting a unified direction for the advancement of Tudun Wada. Other leaders…
Alhaji Abdussalam Abdulkareem Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Kano Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Zaura made the declaration at an event in Kano attended by party leaders, stakeholders, youths, women, and supporters from across the senatorial district. He described his ambition as a renewed commitment to purposeful representation and national development. Outlining his legislative agenda, Zaura pledged to prioritise education and human capital development through expanded access to quality education, digital skills acquisition, vocational training, and innovation-driven programmes…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris has approved the sum of N100 million to support women-focused development initiatives across Kebbi State. The announcement was made at Haliru Abdu Stadium during a large gathering of women groups under the Mugudu Tare, Mu Tsira Tare Foundation, an initiative championed by the First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris. The event, which drew thousands of women from all 21 Local Government Areas of the state, marked the official launch of a programme targeting no fewer than 100,000 women. NNPC Hosts She-Fix 2.0, Boosts Women’s Inclusion in Energy Sector Addressing the gathering, Governor Idris commended…
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has intensified efforts to improve tax compliance through stakeholder engagement with key industry players. KIRS engaged members of the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), North-West zone, to sensitise them on new tax laws and compliance requirements. The engagement focused on helping operators better understand their tax obligations, accurately identify registered members, and avoid the misclassification of contractors, which often affects proper tax assessment. KIRS officials emphasised that tax assessments are based on applicable fractions tailored to reflect the size and nature of each business, noting that accurate classification is…