To strengthen health systems through community-led monitoring, the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Kano State Advocacy Team has paid an advocacy visit to the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA). The visit was aimed at updating the agency on ongoing facility visits by the C19RM Advocacy, Treatment, and Monitoring (ATM) team, implemented under the community component by ACOMIN. C19RM Meets Kano TB Head to Deepen Grassroots Health The delegation included Abdulhakim Daiyab (C19RM State Programs Officer), Dr. Nura Haladu (ACOMIN State Chair), Alhaji Sunusi Hashim (TB Network State Chair), and Hafsat Muhammad (representative of NEPHWAN). The team was…
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Members of the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Kano State Advocacy Team (SAT) paid a visit to the newly appointed Program Manager of the State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program NTBLCP Dr. Sulaiman Musa Kofa, at the Ministry of Health. The delegation included Abdulhakim Daiyab (C19RM State Program Officer), Dr. Nura Haladu (ACOMIN State Chair), Alhaji Sunusi Hashim (TB-NETWORK State Chair), and Hajiya Raliya Musa (representative of the NEPHWAN Chair). ACOMIN Pushes for Improved Healthcare Infrastructure in Kano During the visit, the team welcomed Dr. Kofa into his new role and expressed optimism for a successful tenure. They provided…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) and Galien Africa have signed a landmark partnership agreement aimed at enhancing health and environmental advocacy across the continent. The signing ceremony, held in Dakar, brought together key stakeholders including representatives from Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, and several national and international development partners. NGOs Partner REMAPSEN to Empower Journalists in the Fight Against NTDs In his remarks, Mr. Bamba Youssouf, President of REMAPSEN, emphasized the significance of the partnership, describing it as “a major milestone in…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities with a series of successful operations across the state, resulting in multiple arrests and recovery of weapons and stolen property. On Sunday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., operatives of the State Command stormed Ikot Ambon village following credible intelligence from vigilant residents. Two suspected cultists were apprehended during the covert operation. Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Akwa Ibom, Recover Weapons The suspects, identified as Goodwill Nyong Ekwere (26) and Obon Asukwo Udom (33), both from Nung Ukana village, were found in possession of the following…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change MoECC has officially launched its website, https://environment.kn.gov.ng, as part of its commitment to digitise operations and improve public access to environmental data and services. Announcing the launch, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir M. Hashim, described the new platform as a “decisive leap toward transparent, citizen-centred governance” aligned with the vision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. MoECC, PACE Organizes Sessions to Finalize Climate Change Plan According to Dr. Hashim, the website goes beyond serving as a digital brochure and functions as a dynamic hub for engagement between the…
The Director General of the Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA), Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, has hosted a high-level meeting with professionals in the medical field to form a task force on monitoring Private Health Facilities. The crucial engagement, held at the PHIMA headquarters, focused on strengthening collaboration, enhancing standards of medical practice, and improving regulatory frameworks within private health institutions across the State. PHIMA Shuts 12 Delists 3 Private clinics In Kano Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment and expertise of the task force members, highlighting the vital role they play in…
MUHAMMAD JAMIL ABUBAKAR The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on stakeholders in Gombe State to adopt and scale up faecal sludge management (FSM) as a critical strategy not only for improving public health and environmental sustainability but also for unlocking significant economic opportunities. The charge was delivered during a one-day advocacy and stakeholder engagement meeting held at the Teachers Resource Centre in Kwami Local Government Area. The session, jointly organised by UNICEF and Gombe State RUWASSA, brought together media professionals, policy-makers, and sanitation experts to explore the impact and benefits of sustainable FSM practices. WTD: FG Deploys Regulatory…
Jigawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (JISACA) has targeted to eliminate HIV AIDS by the year 2030. The agency’s manager, Ibrahim Almajiri, stated this while speaking in a Radio Jigawa program Jigawa A Yau. He explained that, the state has been making progress for years in controlling the spread of the disease. According to him ” the state has been providing support to people living with HIV/AIDS, including psychosocial support, access to medication, and nutritious food supplies, which has played a vital role in reducing the stigma and discrimination in the state ” He said the state has…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in powerful terms what it described as the shameful victimisation and suspension of three young students, namely Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus, by the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State for simply holding placards that read “No To Fee Hike” during a students’ gathering last year. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, CAPPA said Aduwo and Gbadegesin were suspended for four semesters after their appearance before the university’s Central Disciplinary Committee on July 14, 2025. Benue : CAPPA Demands…
The Jigawa State Government has cautioned beneficiaries of donations from the Qatar Charity Foundation against misusing or selling the items provided to them. Governor Umar Namadi stated this while speaking at the official launching and handing over of lively support to sixty beneficiaries by Qatar charity foundation in Jigawa State held at Banquet Hall, Dutse. He expressed his dismay at the habit of some beneficiaries of the empowerment programme of misusing or selling the support. He said the state Government has mandated all the beneficiaries to sign the utilisation agreement to ensure proper use of the items. NDLEA Cracks Syndicate…
The Kano State Government KNSG has attributed the state’s low immunization coverage to the growing influx of unvaccinated children fleeing insecurity in neighboring Northwest states such as Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto. The State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, stated this during the opening ceremony of a Cascade Capacity Building Training on Systems Thinking and Operational Planning, held in Kano. ZDLH CoP Presents 2024 Immunization Budget Scorecard to Kano Lawmakers The four-day training, organized by the Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), aims to build the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending his membership in a party he helped establish over 20 years ago. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku said he was leaving the party due to “irreconcilable differences” and what he described as a departure from its original values. “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” Atiku wrote. He acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but said it had become necessary.…
The Kano State Government KNSG has launched a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of two students at Government Boarding Secondary School Bichi, identified as Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa. The students were reportedly attacked by fellow students using locally made metal objects, known as “Gwale-Gwale”, following an alleged punishment meted out by senior students. Dr. Getso Mourns Buhari, Describes His Death as a Monumental National Loss The circumstances surrounding the incident have sparked outrage and calls for justice across the state. Addressing the media on behalf of the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, the Permanent…
Ado Salisu Players and officials participating in the ongoing Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Northwest Sports Competition in Dutse, Jigawa State have raised serious concerns over poor organization, threatening to withdraw from the tournament if conditions do not improve. Findings by our correspondent revealed a wave of dissatisfaction among athletes and their coaches, particularly over lack of electricity, dilapidated and unmarked pitches, and inadequate officiating at the NYSC orientation camp, the venue of the event. UBEC Clarifies Issues Surrounding Northwest Sports Competitions Upon arrival at the camp, participants were reportedly faced with total blackout, with no electricity supply in their…
Ado Salisu The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has addressed concerns raised about the ongoing Northwest Zone Sports Competitions for Primary School Boys and Girls, currently taking place at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Dutse, Jigawa State. In response to reports suggesting that some participants had threatened to withdraw over logistical shortcomings, Mrs. Oshiomoba Esther, Head of Monitoring at the Dutse Centre and a senior official from the UBEC headquarters in Abuja, said the commission has provided all necessary support to ensure the success of the tournament. NEIPA Organizes workshop For Teachers In 6 Geo-Political Zones Speaking to journalists on…
The Kano State Government, KNSG, says it has put in place necessary modalities for the timely implementation of its climate change action plan, including the release of a costed implementation framework aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, during a Technical Review of the draft Climate Change Policy CCP Implementation Action Plan with members of the Technical Committee TWG. Kano State Takes Lead in Climate Change Policy Implementation Represented by the Director of Climate Change at the Ministry, Umar Saleh Anka explained that the administration of Governor Alhaji…
Comrade Bashir A Bashir As Associate Professor Sunusi Ahmad Yakubu prepares to conclude his tenure as the Provost of Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies (KCEPS), his remarkable journey stands as a shining example of leadership, vision, and tireless service to education in Kano State and beyond. Since assuming the mantle of leadership in 2017, Prof. Yakubu has steered the college through a new era of growth, reform, and recognition, turning KCEPS into a beacon of excellence. LAYING THE FOUNDATION: BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF LEGENDS Upon his appointment by the former Executive Governor of…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, were laid to rest on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, Katsina State, in accordance with Islamic rites. The burial was preceded by a funeral prayer led by the Chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Hassan Yusuf, held at an open field near the late president’s home. Just in: Buhari’s Remains Depart London for State Burial in Daura After the prayers, both the Chief Imam and the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, offered special supplications for the repose of Buhari’s soul. The solemn occasion was attended by President Bola Ahmed…
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari departed London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday morning for Daura, Katsina State, where he will be accorded a state burial. The late president’s body is being transported aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading a high-level Federal Government delegation to oversee final documentation and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of Buhari’s remains. Tinubu Confirms Buhari’s Death, VP Shettima to Escort Body From Uk On Monday, the Federal Government announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will personally receive the body of his predecessor in Katsina ahead of the final burial…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has pledged full support for the Federal Government’s Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, State Commissioner of Health Dr. Abdullahi Kaimu disclosed this while speaking at the opening session of a four-day capacity-building training for Health facilities managers and critical stakeholders in the state’s health sector held on Monday. Represented by the Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Health, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim, said the program would enhance transparency, accountability, and policy alignment while enabling real-time monitoring of health expenditures through an integrated online platform. He stated that the aim is to consolidate all health budgetary allocations…