NAWOJ Kano State Chapter extends its heartfelt condolence to the Director of General Media and Publicity To the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, over the loss of his beloved son. May Allah grant the deceased eternal peace and admit him into Paradise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, DG and your family during this difficult time. May Allah (S.W.T) provide you with the strength and fortitude to bear this loss On behalf of women journalists in Kano, we share your grief and offer our sincerest sympathies. May the memories of your son bring comfort and solace to…
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Salihu Ali, Kano Voting has been on going in Kano state Local Governments Elections despite Police non participation in the exercise. Police Non participation may not be unconnected to Federal High Court judgement that sacked the leadership of the Kano state Independent Electoral Commission KANSIEC and ordered the police not to participate. Only officials of Kano State Hisbah Sharia Police, Kano Road Traffic Agency and members of the Vigilante were seen manning various polling units. A visit by Voice of Nigeria to polling units at Mariri Primary School, Tarauni, Nassarawa, Gandun Albasa special primary school 001 to polling unit 21…
Khadijah Aliyu A non-governmental organization, Alliances for Africa AFA, has Pledged to provide a technically advanced reporting mechanism to support tertiary institutions in the fight against sexual harassment. The programs director of Alliances for Africa, Mrs Blessing Duru, made the indication during a sensitization workshop on sexual harassment and the unveiling of a confidential centre at the Centre for gender studies CGS Bayero University Kano BUK. Sexual harassment is prevalent in Nigerian tertiary institutions, with immediate and long-term effects on the victims and survivors, students, staff and the institution at large. In most universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and many…
The Vice Chancellor of Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu university (KHAIRUN) Professor Abdulrashid Garba has reiterated the institution’s commitment in promoting reading culture through prioritizing the university library. Prof Garba gave the hint during an event with the theme Reading as Barriers Breakers and Excellence Propeller: The role of stakeholders in sustaining the culture of reading organized by KHAIRUN in collaboration with the National Library of Nigeria, during the 2024 Annual readership promotion campaign held in the university. The vice chancellor who doubles as the chairman of the occasion explained that the event will go along way in motivating the youth to…
The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has postponed the national Under-15 School tournament, which was initially scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1. The new dates for the tournament are November 6-15, and it will be held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. According to Oba Funsho Usman, the Secretary-General of NSSF, the postponement was necessary to ensure the success of the championship. He apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured that the federation is working hard to organize a befitting youth championship. The Kano state team, comprising students from Government College Kano, has appreciated Governor Abba Kabir…
It Is not often that one gets the rare opportunity to witness the birth of a star. I count myself to be privileged to have done so. In 1980 I started my employment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Education, Bayero University Kano. As was the case at the time, I was allocated a housing apartment in Zoo Road. Two of my neighbors were Isma’ila Abubakar Tsiga and Sa’idu Ahmad Babura. I was a bachelor, and both had families and treated me with utmost respect, despite the age gap. Both were older than me, and both became my…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria I am delighted to be among you to proceed with the closing of the seventh edition of the Galien Africa Forum and the associated Prize ceremony. Through my presence here, I wanted to reiterate my personal commitment to health and its place in my government’s action. I commend your mobilization, which proves that science must continue to play a primary role in the fight against diseases and in favor of global health security. This is a common fight that we must all wage. The resurgence of epidemics and pandemics reminds us of our shared vulnerability and the…
Empowering Women in research and development has been identified as a major catalyst for advancing gender equality and unlocking Africa’s innovative potential. This were part of recommendations for an Enhanced Role of African Women in Climate and Environmental Crises by participants of the women’s forum during the 7th Galien Africa Forum held at Dakar Senegal. The gathering enabled participants to reflect on concrete solutions to increase the influence and impact of African women in addressing climate and environmental challenges. Participants recommended increased professionalization of their participation and enhanced community engagement to support sustainable changes from childhood. Speaking on women in…
Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, has commended the Mastercard Foundation and the WOFAN- ICON2 project for their efforts in promoting agricultural development in Nigeria. Specifically, he applauded their role in leading the passage of the Agricultural Extension Bill, which has already passed its first reading at the National Assembly and is now heading for a public hearing. “This bill aligns with the federal government’s policies, aiming to bring agricultural extension services to the forefront. The WOFAN- ICON2 project serves as a model for Nigeria, demonstrating effective agricultural extension practices” A validation forum…
Tubabbaun matasan da suka Ajiye makaman su a jihar Kano Sun bayar da tabbacin cewar zasu bayar da dukannin goyon bayan da ake bukata domin gudanar da zancen kananan hukumomin Lami lafiya. Matasan Sun bayyana hakan ne yayin wata gamawa da Shugaban Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano Ambasada Ibrahim Waiya ya shirya a Kano. A jawabin sa tun da fari Shugaban Kwamitin na zaman lafiya yayi kira ga matasan da su gujewa bangar siyasa ta’addanci da Kuma duk wani abun da zai gurbata rayuwar su tare da haifar da koma baya ga zaman lafiyar alummar jihar Kano. Ya ce…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Ministry of Health’s Department of Public Health and Disease Control recently organized a one-day stakeholders meeting to discuss the reactivation of School Health Services (SHS) in Kano State. The goal of this program is to ensure students receive basic healthcare services in a safe and timely manner. The director public health and disease control Kano state ministry of health, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Umar explained that, the school health services is a program under the ministry of health geared towards ensuring safe and timely delivery of basic healthcare services to students across the state. Dr. Ibrahim…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Kano State Radio Corporation to promote polio immunization awareness and action in Nigeria and Africa through a song titled “No More Zero Dose.” This initiative aims to eradicate polio, a viral disease that once caused widespread paralysis among children worldwide. Since 1988, polio cases have decreased by 99%, but thousands of children remain unvaccinated. UNICEF’s Kano Field Office Chief, Rahama Farah, emphasized the song’s importance in highlighting West and Central Africa’s urgent need for increased immunization coverage. Nigeria faces challenges in vaccinating eligible children, particularly in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina…
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), in collaboration with the Organization for Community and Civic Engagement (OCCEN), and Citizens Voice Against Corruption, has condemned Federal High Court Judge, Justice Simon Amobeda, for ruling against the forthcoming local government council elections in Kano. This was noted during a press conference held on Thursday at the Nigeria Union Of Journalists Secretariat, Kano, alleging that Amobeda has consistently been favoring the opposition party by undermining democracy and the state’s independent electoral commission. Speaking at the conference, Executive Director, CDE, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya noted that “what we are actually witnessing in Kano is quite…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state government KNSG says it has put strong mechanisms in place in the fight against polio. The state commissioner for health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made the indication at EOC Muhammad Abdullah Wase Teaching Kano as part of activities to mark the International World Polio Day WPD 2024. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. The virus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or, less frequently, by contaminated water or food. Dr. Abubakar explained…
Khadijah Aliyu Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has carried out a series of community service and public awareness programmes as part of its activities for this year’s Sustainability Week in Kogi State. Speaking, Dr. Eseosa Ighile, Head of the Sustainability Department at Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, highlighted that the company was using Sustainability Week to engage with and support local communities through donations and outreach. She said: “Obajana Sustainability Champions visited the Ministry of Mercy orphanage in Lokoja, providing essential supplies, food items, and spending quality time with the children and residents. The day was filled with fun activities, including…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria Dakar, Senegal- The 7th Galien Africa Forum’s Youth Forum celebrated innovative solutions to Africa’s climate and environmental challenges by presenting the African Young Innovators Award to three visionary recipients. First Prize ($5,000): Samuel Muyita (Uganda) – Developed sustainable fresh fruit preservation technology. Second Prize ($3,000): Noël Obognon (Benin) – Created organic fertilizers using black soldier fly larvae. Third Prize ($2,000): Samba Thioube (Senegal) – Designed smart irrigation systems for optimized water management. The Youth Forum convened young innovators, entrepreneurs and investors around the theme “Health and Community Actions in Response to Climate and Environmental Crises in Africa.”…
Kano State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed deep concern over persistent power outages affecting nine Northern States, including Kano, following the national grid’s collapse. In a press release, Falgore emphasized the urgent need for authorities to address the issue, citing severe socio-economic impacts on affected states and the nation. He highlighted the importance of exploring alternative energy sources like solar and wind power to alleviate strain on the national grid and mitigate outage consequences. Key Concerns and Recommendations Economic Impact: The outages have resulted in widespread power blackouts, adversely affecting businesses across the Northern…
Mr President must hear this. We the federal workers are writing you. We hope this letter meet you well. May be you have not been properly fed with the true pictures of the real situation in Nigeria. As federal government workers, we also serve as intermediary between government and the people.Mr President Sir, the situation at hand is really very bad, worrisome and disturbing. Nigerians are dying of hunger. The tough and hard policies you are making has brought untold hardship to the Nigerian people. Our people are now stranded everywhere, almost everybody is now a beggar. The Nigerian daily…
A team of linesmen from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, discovered the fault on the Ugwuaji – Apir 330kV Double Circuit transmission line at about 5 pm on Wednesday in the Igumale area of Benue State. The fault area of the transmission line, which measures about one span, was found to be a snapped 330kV transmission line located in the swampy forest of Igumale. 330KV DC Transmission Line Tripping Causes Power Outage – TCN Having made the discovery earlier in the evening of today, arrangements are already ongoing to mobilise equipment and materials that would be moved to the…
The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged religious leaders to play a pivotal role in combating money laundering, terrorism financing and associated crimes in the region. GIABA Director General Edwin Harris Jr. emphasized this at a national sensitization seminar for religious leaders and institutions on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism. He highlighted GIABA’s mandate to protect member states’ economies from crime proceeds laundering and terrorism financing since its establishment in 2000 by ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. Harris called on religious leaders to…