Over 1,800 pupils in Kano State have begun receiving nutritious breakfast meals under the new Snack for Thought” pilot, launched through the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP). The initiative, rolled out across Magwan Science Model Primary School, Race Course Science Model Primary School, and Ganduje Nomadic Primary School, is a collaborative effort between RH-NHGSFP, TechnoServe Nigeria’s West African Fortified Parboiled Unpolished Rice (WAFPUR) Project, and other stakeholders. The pilot introduces healthy breakfast options made from whole-grain brown rice, including Kunun Gyada a rice and groundnut drink and Garau Garau a rice and beans dish designed to enhance…
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The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA), also known as Majalisar Matasan Arewa, has expressed deep disappointment over what it described as the uncivil and unacceptable public behaviour of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a viral video showing the minister confronting a young military officer in Abuja. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition of young progressive voices across the 19 Northern states said the incident represents “a disturbing pattern of arrogance, abuse of power, and disregard for decorum” by a public official expected to embody humility and responsible leadership. “I’ve Stood by…
The Kano State Government has inaugurated the State Programme Steering Committee (SPSC) for the Education and Youth Empowerment Programme in North Western Nigeria (EYEPINN) a European Union-funded initiative designed to expand access to quality education and empower young people across the region. The inauguration ceremony, held in Kano, was presided over by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda. Sen Natasha Takes Edu to Fulani Settlement, Commissions New Model Schools Describing the EYEPINN project as a promise for a purpose, Dr. Makoda said the programme aims to bridge the education gap, enhance inclusiveness, and equip young people…
Khadijah Aliyu Accurate, ethical, and conflict-sensitive journalism has been described as a major catalyst for saving lives by helping communities understand that hospitals, ambulances, and health workers must never be attacked. The Head of Sub-Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Kano, Roger Al-Haddad, stated this during a media roundtable for journalists from Nigeria’s North West, held in Kano. Red Cross Inaugurates 12 Governing Board Members in Kano According to him, the media plays a central humanitarian role not only as storytellers but also as witnesses and influencers by reinforcing respect for medical neutrality. “The way…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has adopted a motion calling on the state government to upgrade the Sabon Birni health post in Fagge Local Government Area to a comprehensive hospital. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Fagge Constituency, Alhaji Tukur Muhammad Fagge, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. KNHA Moves to Certify Traditional Birth Attendants, Establish Medical Laboratory Directorate Fagge explained that the upgrade became necessary due to the health challenges faced by residents, especially women, as the facility ceases operation after 6 p.m. He lamented that the situation…
Hukumartaimakekeniyar Lafiya ta Jihar Kano (KSCHMA) tana ci gaba da aikin tantance masu amfana da shirin kiwon lafiya kyauta (Basic Health Care Provision Fund BHCPF) ta hanyar ziyartar gidaje ɗaya bayan ɗaya. A yau, aikin ya shiga rana ta biyar tun bayan farawarsa a ranar 6 ga Nuwamba, 2025. Aikin, wanda zai ɗauki kwanaki 14, yana gudana a ƙananan hukumomi 11 (LGAs) na Jihar Kano, tare da nufin tabbatar da sahihancin bayanai, tabbatar da kasancewar masu amfana a gidajensu, da kuma haɗa su kai tsaye da Cibiyoyin Kiwon Lafiya na Matakin Farko (PHCs da aka ware musu. KHETFUND Evaluates ₦57.5m…
Bayero University, Kano’s Chess Team has made an impressive start at the ongoing 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA) hosted by the University of Jos. The Chess event,features twelve (12) universities competing in the male category. The tournament is being played in the classical format over seven rounds, with medals to be awarded based on the total points accumulated by individual players and teams. BUK Female Basketball Team Crushes IBB 55–11 in NUGA Opener Each institution is permitted to field four players per round, with two reserves available for substitution as the competition progresses. This arrangement allows all six team members…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through transformative initiatives focused on education, job creation, and innovation. Youth Empowerment Takes Centre Stage in Kano’s N3.7B Transport Plan Idris stated this while speaking as Special Guest Speaker at the APC North West Youth Pally held in Dutse, Jigawa State, where young Nigerians gathered to celebrate two years of progress under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He noted that President Tinubu has demonstrated uncommon trust in Nigerian youth by entrusting them with real leadership roles and opportunities. “From cabinet…
Ado Salisu Utopia Bath & Kitchen, a renowned British bathroom manufacturer, has officially registered its trademark in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing global expansion strategy. Founded in 1989, Utopia is celebrated as one of the United Kingdom’s most established and respected bathroom manufacturers. For more than three decades, the company has embodied the finest traditions of British craftsmanship, innovation, and design excellence values that continue to define its products and partnerships worldwide. Utopia Secures Trademark Status in Nigeria, Marks New Era All Utopia products are designed and made to the highest standards…
Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Nigeria Health Watch Kabiru Tanko (not his real name) was among the inmates moved from the dilapidated Kurmawa Custodial Centre to the newly built Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Janguza, Kano, in May 2025. Since the relocation, Tanko says, many prisoners have developed urgent health needs that require prompt medical attention. “On several occasions, I have come to the clinic to receive care close to ten times,” he recalled. Tanko, is one of more than 3,000 inmates now covered by the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA). He says he no longer fears visiting the…