The Kano State Government has strengthened oversight and coordination of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention, SMC, programme following a comprehensive review of its processes, documentation and personnel arrangements. The development followed the constitution of an investigative committee by the State Commissioner for Health on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, to investigate the preparation, processes, distribution and implementation of the programme across the state. Just in:Kano Resumes Malaria Prevention Campaign August 12 Chairman of the committee and Director-General of the State Agency for the Control of AIDS, SACA, Dr. Usman Bashir, stated this to newsmen. He said the committee comprises heads of…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Goshen Yilwatda, with tenacity, patience, and all-inclusive leadership, has been the beacon upon which the Party strengthened its position as the most populous in the Country. Making this submission, the Director of Finance, Hadejia Jammaare River Basin, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, said, while congratulating the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Goshen Yilwatda, on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso who acknowledged Prof. Yilwatda’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his efforts toward advancing good governance, democratic values…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal Fire Service has commended philanthropist, Malam Magaji Umar Dan Aljanna, for sponsoring the construction of a modern conference hall at its Zaria station in Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, DCF Aminu Amadu, gave the commendation during the foundation-laying ceremony for the project in Zaria. Kano Fire Service Saves 8 Persons, N34bn Property in One Month DCF Amadu said interventions from residents, particularly philanthropists, had contributed significantly to the Service’s efforts to prevent and control fire outbreaks and respond to other emergencies. He said such support had enabled the Fire Service…
The Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Programme of the Asian Institute of Technology, AIT, has trained five officials from the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, on Nile Tilapia seed production and farming. The specialised training, was organised in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University, UAEU. The programme is part of a broader capacity-building initiative aimed at supporting the development of a sustainable and competitive aquaculture industry in Abu Dhabi. It focused on strengthening participants’ technical knowledge and practical skills in key areas of Nile tilapia production. Minister Wike Seeks EU Investment in Agriculture, Real Estate The…
Adamu Yusuf The Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association, Kaduna State Branch, has called on its members to continue giving back to the institution and supporting initiatives aimed at sustaining its development and legacy. The association made the call at its 2026 Annual Get-Together and Awards Ceremony held in Kaduna, where members, government officials, academics, traditional rulers, captains of industry and distinguished alumni gathered to celebrate the achievements of the university and its graduates. GSU Lecture Halls Set for Upgrade as Alumni Donate Teaching Aids The annual gathering also provided an opportunity for alumni from different generations, faculties and departments to…
The Federal Government has launched the Diaspora Mortgage Loan, DML, to expand access to affordable home ownership for Nigerians living abroad. The initiative was officially unveiled in London, United Kingdom,under the National Housing Fund window managed by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. The launch brought together stakeholders from the Federal Government, financial sector and the Nigerian diaspora community. VP Shettima Unveils Diaspora BRIDGE Programme Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ata, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, were among senior government officials present at the event. The Diaspora Mortgage Loan…
For some, a wedding is the celebration of love. For others, it is the beginning of a new life made possible by an opportunity they could hardly afford on their own. In Kano State, the Auren Gata Mass Wedding Programme is providing such an opportunity for hundreds of couples who had struggled with the financial burden of marriage. At the recent reception and distribution of furniture and other support items to 1,500 newly wedded couples, the atmosphere was not just one of celebration. It was also a reflection of dreams delayed, families rebuilt and new beginnings made possible through government…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged newly wedded couples under the state’s mass wedding programme to be patient with one another and uphold justice, fairness, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in their homes. The Governor made the call during the reception and distribution of furniture and other support items to 1,500 newly married couples under the Kano State Government’s Auren Gata Mass Wedding Programme. Governor Yusuf reminded the couples that marriage is an act of worship and urged them to build their matrimonial homes in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of…
Hussaina Sa’id Bichi The Kano State House of Assembly has pledged to use its legislative powers to support efforts aimed at upgrading the standard of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) and enabling the station to compete favourably with other media organisations across the country. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo, who represents Ungogo Constituency, stated this during a roundtable discussion with the management of ARTV at the State House of Assembly. Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad said the meeting was aimed at exploring ways to improve the station’s standard, operations and overall performance. Kano Govt Pledges Support…
Ibrahim Sulaiman A coalition of Zaria-based groups and members of opposition political parties has endorsed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, for another term in office. The coalition announced its position at a World Press Conference in Zaria, Kaduna State, saying the endorsement followed an assessment of development projects and engagements with communities across the Zaria Federal Constituency. It said the decision was based on what it described as measurable achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and youth development. A Remarkable Homecoming: Kano Unites in Support of Abba Kabiru Yusuf, Signaling a Strong Endorsement for Bola Ahmed…