The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 16% of Nigeria’s 10.2 million out-of-school children at the primary level are from Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina. Chief of field office UNICEF Kano Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, stated this during a media parley to commemorate the International Day of Education IDE 2025. EU UNICEF partner to improve access to quality education in Kano Mr Rahma explained that, while northwest Nigeria has the second highest out of school rates in Nigeria, the situation in Kano, jigawa and Katsina is alarming. He emphasized that, according to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), nearly one…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons for 42 federal organizations alongside key executives for other institutions. Tinubu Appoints Executive Officers Of NUC, NERDC, NEPAD SMDF The appointments were announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu Appoints Chairman of National Hajj Commission The statement mentioned the appointment of Dr. Kayode Isiak Opeifa as managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and Raji Kazeem Kolawole as director-general of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). Major General Jubril Abdulmalik (Rtd) was named Secretary of the…
The Kano State Government has reiterated its dedication to empowering women in the state, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration leading the charge. N2.3 Billion Livestock Empowerment Initiative Launched In Kano At an empowerment program for women organized by the wife of the Inspector General of Police at Challawa Police Barracks, the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, Amina Abdullahi HOD, represented the Governor’s wife, Hajiya Maryam Abba Kabir Yusuf. Kano State Government Debunks NB2.33 Goat Procurement Rumor Hajiya Maryam Abba Kabir Yusuf praised Governor Yusuf’s administration for its commitment to gender inclusivity and promoting women’s rights and opportunities.…
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled has collaborated with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to address critical child protection issues in the state. Minister Of Women Affairs Solicits Funding For African Women A recent meeting, chaired by the Honorable Commissioner Hajiya Amina HOD, brought together key stakeholders to discuss ways to promote the welfare of women, children, and people with disabilities. Kano NGOs Host Dinner in Honor of Commissioner for Women The meeting focused on the Ministry’s mandate to formulate policies and programs that support vulnerable populations in Kano State. Commissioner HOD emphasized the importance…
In a remarkable display of kindness and generosity, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sponsored the wedding of two male orphans. Kano governor distributes N12.7m to 281 fire victims This heartwarming act was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi HOD, and her team. The Governor provided all necessary materials for the wedding, including fabric, shoes, bags, cosmetics, and financial support for other expenses. NLC Kano Recognizes Abba Kabir as Best Labour-Friendly Governor The couples were also given accommodation to start their new life together. This noble gesture…
Ado Salisu The Director General of the Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics and Principals’ Cup Football Competition, Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, has commended the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), media, and other officials for their hard work and dedication in making the 6-day event a huge success. Lack of Transparency Chases Sponsors from Nigerian Sports-Gombe Gara Gombe, who sponsored the tournament single-handedly, expressed his gratitude to the MOC, sub-committees, media partners, and sports officers for their tireless efforts in ensuring the smooth execution of the competition. Gombe to Host Inter-Tertiary Institutions Sports Championship The closing ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, January 25th, 2025,…
The Kano State Ministry of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources is intervening in a disagreement between the Riruwai community and Century Mining Company (CMC) over a Community Development Agreement (CDA). KNSG Brokers Peace Between Riruwai Community Mining Company Commissioner Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu is leading efforts to resolve the issue, expressing optimism that a mutually beneficial solution will be reached. At a recent meeting with a delegation from the community, led by Professor Ibrahim Garba Riruwai, a renowned geologist, Commissioner Safiyanu emphasized the need for a fair and thorough approach to resolving the dispute. Kano State Gov’t Assures Investors of Safety…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, is urging government ministries, agencies, and private organizations to prioritize patronizing the Kano State Printing Press. Dawakin Kudu Youths Network Congratulates Commissioner Waiya This call to action aims to enhance the printing press’s internally generated revenue and ensure its full operational capacity. Comrade Waiya emphasized the importance of supporting the institution during his familiarization visit to the state-owned Printing Press. Waiya Urges Media to Adhere to Ethical Journalism Practices He noted that increased patronage would not only revitalize the facility but also improve its financial sustainability. The…
Ado Salisu Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, Competition Director of the ongoing Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics Competition and Principals’ Cup Football Competition 2025, has attributed the scarcity of sponsors in Nigerian sports to lack of transparency, financial probity, and good governance. Gombe to Host Inter-Tertiary Institutions Sports Championship In an interview with sports journalists, Gombe revealed that 80% of funds released for sports competitions in the past were mismanaged and unaccounted for, leading to a decline in sponsor interest. “But we want to use this kind of grassroots events to restore their confidence, regain the trust of the corporate world…
Ado Salisu Organisers of the ongoing Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics and Principals’ Cup Football Competitions have announced plans to stage the first-ever Gombe State Inter-Tertiary Institutions Athletics and Football Competitions this year. Gombe Athlete Sets Sights on National Sports Festival Gold Disclosing this in an interview with sports journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing athletics and football competitions in Gombe, the games’ Competition Director, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, revealed that 11 tertiary institutions in Gombe State have already registered for the games. Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose He said arrangements…
An bayyana cewa an samu kasuwancin magunguna na jihar Kano, bayan ƙarewar shekaru takwas na zangon mulki na biyu na Sanata Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, a cikin yanayi mara daɗi. Commissioner for Health Vows to Revamp Pharmaceutical Industry Kwamishinan Lafiya na jihar, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, ne ya bayyana haka yayin da yake karɓar shugabannin Кungiyar Masu Haɗa Magunguna da Sarrafa su ta Najeriya, reshen jihar Kano, da suka ziyarci shi a ofishinsa. Ya koka da cewa sun samu kasuwar magani, musamman Hukumar Samar da Magunguna da Kayan Asibiti (DMCSA), hukuma ɗaya tilo da gwamnati ta amince ta samar wa asibitoci…
Kano State’s pharmaceutical business was found in shambles eight years after Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s second tenure. Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Health, made this revelation while receiving executives from the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kano Chapter. NDLEA Destroys Expired Drugs Worth N800000 in Jigawa State The pharmaceutical market, particularly the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), was struggling to survive. However, with the establishment of a drugs wholesale market at Dangwauro, things are starting to look up. Dr. Labaran emphasized the need to enforce the full utilization of the site to sanitize the drugs…
The Kano State Government has dismissed rumors circulating that it spent ₦2.335 billion on procuring goats for its livestock women empowerment programs. N2.3 Billion Livestock Empowerment Initiative Launched In Kano According to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullah Waiya, the actual amount spent on goats was ₦450 million. According to him, this clarification was made to set the record straight and provide accurate information to the public. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts International Attention-Jega The commissioner pointed out that,the empowerment program, which aims to promote economic independence among women and youth, involved the distribution of livestock…
Ado Salisu Former Nigeria National team player now a coach Andrew Uwe has expressed gratitude for opportunities the nation offered him to excel in football as a youth player, but regretted that same country is offering less to current talented Youths to excel. Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose The ex-Flying Eagles Captain during a chat with newsmen in Gombe heaped praises on Nigeria’s past sports administrators for a good job by ensuring that a player like him from a poor background had opportunities to rise to captain Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and moved…
An kama Linus Monday, tsohon ɗan sanda mai mukamin Inspector kuma ɗan Najeriya, bisa laifin gudanar da bincike kan ababen hawa duk da cewa ya riga ya yi ritaya daga aikin ɗan sanda. K/H Tarauni Ta Yi Bankwana Da Ma’aikatan Da Suka Yi Ritaya Rahotanni sun bayyana cewa tsohon jami’in ya ci gaba da gudanar da aikin bincike na tsayawa da duba mutane ba tare da izini ba, lamarin da ya jawo hankalin hukumomi har ya kai ga nasarar samun cafke shi. US Embassy Trains Police on Identifying Counterfeit Currencies Hukumar ’yan sanda tana cigaba da gudanar da bincike kan…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State Government has approved the release of N250 million for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF). Jigawa State Govt Approves N250M to Address Malnutrition Crisis State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting. He said the decision aligns with the state’s ongoing partnership with UNICEF to combat malnutrition among children. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria “This intervention reaffirms Governor Namadi’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of children in Jigawa State. The partnership with UNICEF…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists has destroyed expired drugs valued at over ₦800,000 in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State. NDLEA Secures Conviction of 12 Drug Peddlers in Kano State The Chairman of Gumel Local Government Council, Alhaji Lawan Ya’u Abdullahi, disclosed this during the event in Gumel. NDLEA secures conviction of 4 drug traffickers in Kano He reaffirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding public health, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in building a healthy society. NDLEA Arrests 319 seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit Drugs In…
The Regional Security Office of the United States Embassy has trained officers of the Kano State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on identifying counterfeit currencies. Nigeria Police Force Seeks Budgetary Overhaul for Enhanced Efficiency This follows the recent arrest of three suspects and the recovery of suspected counterfeit currencies, including U.S. Dollars. The training, held at the CID headquarters in Kano, was led by Supervisory Special Agent Thaddaeus Hoyt. Officers from the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Fraud, and Cyber Crime Units participated in the session, which focused on distinguishing genuine currencies from counterfeit ones. NAFDAC Destroys Over N985M Fake Counterfeit Products…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has pledged to collaborate with the Kano State Government to train its members and assist in disseminating information on government projects. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info This commitment was made during a familiarization visit by NAWOJ to the newly appointed Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. NAWOJ Kano Chapter Seeks Emir’s Support for Women’s Rights The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Kano Chapter, Comrade Bahijja Kabara, commended the commissioner for his dedication to enhancing the capacity of women journalists through training initiatives. She emphasized that such…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Basic/Secondary Education. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister He emphasized the critical role of education in national and global development. During the session, the minister outlined the ministry’s 2024-2027 roadmap, highlighting the importance of improving access to education, particularly for out-of-school children and enhancing teacher capacity across all levels of education. Meet The New State Minister For Education Dr. Suwaiba Sa’id Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) emerged as a key focus…