The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)has commended members of Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Kano State for their vital role in mobilizing caregivers, promoting vaccine acceptance, and addressing noncompliance at the community level. The commendation was made by the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, Mr. Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah, during a town hall meeting with 484 WDCs held in Kano to commemorate World Polio Day 2025. UNICEF Commends Kano WDCs for Key Role in Polio Eradication Mr. Farah praised the committees for their grassroots efforts in sustaining Kano’s leadership in the fight against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. “Your…
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Khadijah Aliyu The World Health Organisation (WHO) has hailed Kano State’s remarkable success in reducing polio cases by 96%, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing fight to eradicate the disease. The WHO Kano State Coordinator Dr. Mayana Abubakar, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with 484 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) held in Kano to commemorate World Polio Day 2025 Dr Mayana announced that Kano reduced polio cases from 31 in 2024 to just three in 2025, crediting the achievement to the relentless efforts of health workers, community leaders, the Kano State Government, and development partners. “Through…
The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media report alleging that a retired Assistant Controller of Customs had constructed a private airport in the Argungu forest to facilitate the smuggling of cocaine and other illicit drugs into Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the State Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, described the report as “baseless, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the State and its security agencies.” According to the statement, the Command condemned the publication, stressing that it was designed to instill fear,…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has expressed satisfaction with the way farmers in Jigawa State are embracing modern farming techniques, describing their commitment as a major step toward achieving food security and agricultural transformation in the state. The Deputy Country Director of SAA, Dr. Abdulhamid Gambo, made the commendation during a two-day media field visit to four communities in Taura, Dutse, and Birnin Kudu Local Government Areas. Dr. Gambo said the mission of SAA is to work with farmers to promote agricultural value chains across production, nutrition, processing, value addition, and marketing of agricultural products. He disclosed that the…
Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has ushered in a new era in Nigeria’s sports administration, following one of the most transparent, peaceful, and inclusive sports federation elections in recent history. Under the visionary leadership of NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, the elections marked a significant turning point in the governance of Nigerian sports ushering in reforms that are attracting some of the country’s most accomplished professionals into sports administration. The nationwide elections, widely praised as free, fair, and transparent, provided equal opportunities for qualified stakeholders to contest and contribute to a renewed…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The 2025 Galien Africa Forum entered its second day on a high note, with young innovators from across the continent showcasing groundbreaking projects designed to strengthen Africa’s health sovereignty and self-reliance. The Youth Forum segment of the three-day conference, themed “Innovation for Health and Sovereignty: Investing in African Solutions by Youth,” provided a platform for emerging innovators to advocate for increased investment in local solutions and policies that support African-led development in the health and agricultural sectors. La Ruche Health Wins 2025 Prix Galien Africa for Digital Healthcare Innovation A panel of young entrepreneurs and researchers made a…
The Kano State Government KNSG says it is winning the battle against polio and other childhood killer diseases following significant improvements in immunization coverage and disease surveillance across the state. The Director-General of the State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB) Professor Salisu Ibrahim, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with 484 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) held as part of activities to commemorate World Polio Day 2025 in Kano. Kano Marks World Polio Day with Townhall Meeting for 484 WDCs Represented by the Director of Immunization and Disease Control,Dr. Ahmad Tijjani, Professor Ibrahim said the state government, in collaboration with…
As part of activities to commemorate World Polio Day 2025, the Kano state government in collaboration with development partners has organized a town hall meeting w with 484 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) across the 44 local government areas of the state. The event, held at the Northwest University Conference Hall, brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, including representatives from the Kano Emirate Council, polio survivors, and development partners such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO),CHAI,SOLINA,AFENET,Gates Foundation among others. In his welcome address, the Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB Dr. Salisu Ibrahim…
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme – Kano State Project Implementation Unit (KSPIU) has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement and Action (MoAA) with the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) to strengthen collaboration in agricultural development and rural transformation. KNARDA is a key government agency in Kano State, Nigeria, dedicated to improving agricultural productivity and enhancing rural livelihoods through infrastructure development, agro-processing, and market access. The agency also partners with research institutions such as the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to introduce innovative agricultural technologies and best practices to farmers across the…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria Faced with a global disease burden of 24% but only 3% of the world’s health professionals, Africa continues to grapple with the challenge of meeting its own health needs. Yet, a growing number of young Africans are rising to the task by leading advocacy for the continent’s health sovereignty. This was the key highlight of the 8th Galien Africa Forum, which opened on October 28, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. Health Sovereignty in Focus as REMAPSEN, Galien Africa Hold Pre-Forum Webinar The first of the three-day conference was held under the theme: “Rethinking Health Leadership: Preparing a Generation…