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Abdulozumi Markaz Ihyaahis-Sunnah wa Ikhmaadil-Bid’ah, a renowned Islamic institution, on December 1, 2024, marked its 15th anniversary, with a grand graduation ceremony. The event,which held at Primary School, Maikalwa, Kumbotso, Kano, highlighted the institution’s dedication to reviving Islamic heritage and providing free education. A total of 22 students, including both Junior and Senior Classes, were honored for their academic achievements. The ceremony also recognized students who, due to circumstances like marriage, travel, or illness, were unable to complete their final exams, awarding them Certificates of Attendance. The event was further enriched by the launch of two remarkable books, Al-Ghaybiyaat and…

The Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a budget of N7.7 billion for the execution of multiple infrastructure projects across the state. This landmark decision was finalized during the 21st State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by the governor. The projects aim to address critical development needs in transportation, electrification, flood control, and public facilities. Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, disclosed that N1.88 billion has been allocated for the construction of Tudun Yola Road, connecting Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government Area. The project aims to enhance connectivity and ease…

Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya has been honored with a prestigious fellowship award by the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies. This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to peace and security in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State and Northern Nigeria. The award ceremony, which took place on November 30, 2024, at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, was attended by prominent Nigerians. Other awardees included notable figures such as Gen. Christopher Musa, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Maj. Gen. Johnson A.O. Ochoga, among others. As the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener/Head of…

Khadijah Aliyu The world health organization WHO has renewed it’s commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio The WHO Country Representative Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign OBR5 , held at Tudun Wada local government area Kano. Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end Polio outbreak in the state. He highlighted that , to ensure quality…

Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state government has launched the 2024 polio outbreak response campaign (OBR5) in Tudun Wada local government area. The campaign, organized by the Kano State Ministry of Health and development partners, aims to educate caregivers about the importance of polio immunization and target thousands of children under five for the November 2024 OBR5. Speaking at the launching, the Kano state deputy governor who doubles as chairman Kano State Task Force on Polio Immunization Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo explained that, the present administration under Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf considers polio era a top priority. “KNSG is working round…

Isa Haladu, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Health, has been appointed as the new government co-chair of the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM). This development is expected to bring more development and opportunities for the SLAM, according to Safiyanu Bichi, a member of KanSLAM. Haladu expressed his delight in taking on this new role and acknowledged sharing the notification with the Kano Commissioner of Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf. He’s optimistic that his co-chairmanship will facilitate continued good work by KanSLAM, which has contributed to the establishment of various health agencies in Kano…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed sports kits to 600 football clubs across the state’s 44 local government areas, with a pledge to rehabilitate all stadiums within their domains. The distribution ceremony, held at Coronation Hall in the Kano Government House, also featured the presentation of appointment letters to newly appointed board members of Kano Pillars Football Club. In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday, Governor Yusuf emphasized the economic potential of football, describing it as a lucrative industry where many youths could build successful careers. He…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his determination to combat corruption and maintain transparency in governance, stating, “I am already on my feet to fight corruption.” He made this declaration while hosting executive members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Kano Government House during a stakeholders’ meeting. Governor Yusuf highlighted the significance of eliminating corruption and financial leakages as a cornerstone of his administration’s policies. He noted that thorough scrutiny of the state’s financial records preceded the signing of the minimum wage bill into law, ensuring its uninterrupted implementation despite challenges such as…

Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the renaming of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, to its original name, Northwest University, Kano. This decision was reached during the council’s 21st sitting on November 29, 2024, and is in line with the university’s foundational purpose established in 2012. According to Sunusi A. Kofar Naisa, Public Relations Officer, Ministry for Higher Education (MHE), Kano, the council has also approved the establishment of Yusuf Maitama Sule College of Education and Advanced Studies in Ghari Local Government. The institution is modeled after existing…

The Kano state government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating polio in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, emphasized the importance of understanding poliomyelitis as a virus caused by filth, which can spread rapidly and attack people, especially children, if not timely addressed. Comrade Abdussalam highlighted that scientific research has proven polio to be a virus, not caused by spirits, and assured that observing personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing the disease. He also urged people to allow their children to be vaccinated, citing that the polio vaccine has been…

A 4-year-old girl, Nabila, was reported missing on November 22, 2024, by her father, Zilkiflu Abdullahi, from Dakatsalle Village, Bebeji LGA, Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the public relations officer Kano Police Command Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa According to Kiyawa, the next day, her father received a ransom demand of N3,000,000 from an unknown caller claiming to have kidnapped Nabila. He pointed out that, the Kano State Police Command promptly launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect, Saifullahi Abba, 23, on November 28, 2024. “The suspect confessed to the crime and led detectives…

The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has emphasized the importance of budget tracking and implementation among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This call to action was made during KANET’s monthly lecture series, where Malam Akibu Hamisu highlighted the crucial role of budgeting in the state’s development. According to Akibu, the Kano state government is making efforts to increase transparency and citizen involvement in the budgeting process, particularly in social, administrative, and economic areas. He stressed that CSO inclusion in the budget is vital for identifying neglected issues, amplifying marginalized voices, and promoting accountability. Akibu also noted that between 2022 and 2024,…

A Member House of the Federal House of Representatives representing, Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in Aminu Zamfara State, Alhaji Dr Sani Jaji has assured to collaborate with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to promote Girls Child Education, Women Empowerment and Health Care Delivery in Zamfara state. Jaji who is the Chairman House Committee on Ecological Fund gave the assurance when he received in audience the NAWOJ delegation from Zamfara State who paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Kaduna on Saturday. The Lawmaker noted that there are a lot intellectuals among women needed to be…

Shugaban jam’iyyar APC na kasa kuma Shugaban gidauniyar raya addinin musulunci ta Ganduje ya raba kujerun Hajji da motoci da babura masu kafa uku ga wadanda suka lashe gasar karatun Al-qur’ani sahun farko. Yayain da sauran wandanda suka lashe gasae suka rabauta da babura masu kafa biyu da kekunan dinki dana hawa da sauran kyaututtuka. Dr. Ganduje tare Mai Martaba Sarkin Kano na 15 Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero sun jagoranci bikin rufe musabaqar Al-Qur’ani mai girma wanda gidauniyar raya addinin musulunci ta Ganduje take daukar nauyi shekara-shekara. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje ya bayyana cewa ana shirya Musabaqar ne don zaburar…

The NNPC Ltd.’s new Executive Vice President, Upstream (EVP), Mr. Udobong Ntia, has called on upstream stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry to strengthen corporate governance, transparency, and efficiency in their operations. Ntia, spoke during an Upstream Governance, Risk and Compliance Workshop themed “Enhancing Governance, Risk and Compliance in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector” held in Lagos, on Tuesday. Delivering his opening remarks at the workshop, Ntia stressed that governance, risk management, and compliance are at the foundation of NNPC Ltd.’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability. He commended the upstream leadership and regulators for supporting the initiative to…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled plans to enhance the state’s transportation system by introducing additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses. This initiative aims to address public transportation challenges following the removal of the fuel subsidy. The announcement was made during the commissioning of 10 CNG buses procured by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Branch, at their Katsina Road office. Governor Yusuf commended the NLC for selecting Kano as the launchpad for the initiative and assured continuous collaboration to foster mutual support and development. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin…

The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated Comrade Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the National President of the NUJ. In a statement signed by the council chairman NUJ Kano Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi and the secretary Abubakar Shehu Kwaru. The statement explained that, this milestone was achieved during the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference held in Owerri, Imo State. “Comrade Yahaya emerged victorious with 436 votes, surpassing his opponents Comrade Dele Atunbi and Comrade Garba Mohammed. The conference, which brought together about 600 delegates from state councils across the country, also saw the…

Khadijah Aliyu The minister of environment Alhaji Balarabe Abbas Lawal has called for Collective Action Against Climate Change and protection of ozone layer through proper disposal of old air conditioners, refrigerators, and other electrical waste. Balarabe stated this while declaring open a workshop on the end-of-life management of air conditioners and refrigerants held at technical college Kano. Represented by the director national ozone officer, Engineer Idris Abdullahi, he pointed out that, proper management of end of life electronic equipment will reduce environmental impact associated with hazardous waste to protect the environment and human health. The minister maintained that, the workshop…

Ado Salisu The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), in collaboration with the National Committee on Adolescent Health and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), organized a sensitization awareness campaign against iron deficiency anemia at Government Girls College in Kano. The event was part of the World Day of Iron Deficiency Anemia, with the theme “Iron for Maternal Survival: Combating Iron Deficiency to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage.” Dr. Halima Adamu, the chairperson of the Kano state chapter of MWAN, emphasized the importance of preventing iron deficiency anemia, particularly among young girls. She noted that iron deficiency is a significant contributor to disease…

Olufunmi The Gombe State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SURWASH) held a two-day retreat aimed at fostering enhanced cooperation and coordination between the program and critical stakeholders. The retreat focused on aligning efforts to achieve the implementation goals of SURWASH in Gombe State. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Water Resources and Environment (MWR&E), Hon. Muhammad Saidu Pawu, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the success of SURWASH. He highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing water supply and sanitation challenges in both urban and rural areas of Gombe State.…