Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Governor to nominate a Deputy Governor where a vacancy exists. The position became vacant following the voluntary resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026. Following a wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor…
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Participants at a three-day training on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) for dryland systems have described the capacity-building programme as a major catalyst for improving food security and economic advancement. The training was organised by the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK), and funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under its Resilient Opportunities for Outreach, Trade and Sustainability (ROOTS) project. A smallholder farmer from Bunkure, and member of the women rice processing and Fadama farmers group, Maimuna Idris Musa, said the training exposed her to modern techniques in…
The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) has organized the second edition of its capstone event under the Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) II project, bringing together stakeholders and beneficiaries to showcase impact-driven initiatives. The WAVES project is designed to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) through a holistic approach that integrates economic empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and awareness on GBV prevention. Targeting vulnerable women and girls, the initiative provides training in financial literacy, sustainable agriculture, and entrepreneurship, while also strengthening access to critical support networks. As part of the intervention, about 50 women and girls in Kano State have…
The Kano State House of Assembly has called for a comprehensive review of the recent teachers’ recruitment exercise conducted by the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), citing widespread irregularities. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Dambatta Constituency, Murtala Musa, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. Presenting the motion, Musa alleged that the recruitment process was fraught with inconsistencies, particularly in the posting of applicants to interview locations far from their areas of residence. He revealed that, as Vice Chairman of the relevant committee, members had earlier engaged…
The Kano State Government KNSG, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, has inaugurated 1,096 newly recruited health personnel to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services across the state. The beneficiaries include 380 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) and 716 Community-Based Health Workers (CBHWs), deployed across 18 selected Local Government Areas. The inauguration ceremony, held at the conference hall of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), attracted key stakeholders in the health sector. In his remarks, the Officer-in-Charge of UNICEF Field Office Kano,Dr Karanveer Singh, reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the implementation of the Maternal, Neonatal…
Sleep is a natural state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and sensory activity is partially inhibited. According to health professionals, during sleep, there is a noticeable decrease in muscle activity and interaction with the surrounding environment, allowing the body and mind to recover. However, sleep habits differ from one individual to another. While some people make deliberate efforts to get adequate rest, others increasingly view sleep as a luxury often shaped by work demands, economic pressures, and lifestyle choices. In Kano, many residents say they are not getting enough sleep, raising concerns among health…
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has received a Canada-based business leader on a courtesy visit to strengthen partnerships in education and international business. The visitor, Mr. Sanjay Shrivastava, is the Director of Pollsifi Technology Incorporation, Canada, and also serves as Director of the Committee on International Trade at the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce. He was received by the President of the University, Prof (Dr ) Mohammad Israr, alongside members of the university management, who reiterated MAAUN’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and fostering global collaborations. During the visit, Prof. Israr led the guest on…
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Financial Architect Governor of the Year 2026 by Daily Independent, following a competitive selection process involving multiple nominees. Announcing the award, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Steve Omanufeme, said the governor emerged winner after a rigorous three-stage selection process. According to him, the process included public voting, assessment by a panel of judges, and final approval by the newspaper’s board of editors. The award was presented during the grand finale of the newspaper’s golden jubilee celebration held in Lagos. Representing the governor at the event, the Kano…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has alerted the public to the recall of certain batches of Zetol Antiseptic Products in Pakistan over safety and regulatory concerns. In a statement, the agency said the recall followed a notification from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, which revealed that the product is being marketed and sold in Pakistan without prior evaluation, registration, or approval. According to NAFDAC, Zetol contains the antiseptic ingredient Chloroxylenol and is promoted for infection prevention despite lacking regulatory authorization. The agency also raised concerns over the product’s packaging, which closely resembles that…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development CITAD, has strongly condemned a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD said the directive represents a “dangerous escalation” in the erosion of civic space, warning that it could stifle free expression and weaken public discourse. According to the organization, although the directive is presented as a regulatory measure, it introduces vague and subjective standards that could be misused to silence critical voices in the media.…