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The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has organized a two-day workshop for legislative aides as part of its efforts to improve service delivery. The training, which involves over 50 legislative aides, focuses on explaining their duties, responsibilities, and limitations in order to enhance their individual performance and, consequently, the overall performance of the Kano Assembly. During the opening ceremony the speaker of the Kano house of assembly Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, stated that the training aims to build the capacity of legislative aides for better service to their principals. He also emphasized the importance of capacity building for all…

Sani Haruna The Zamfara state government has visited 19 emirates to prepare for this year’s annual state Qur’anic recitation competition. Alhaji Ahmad Garba Yandi, who is the State Commissioner for Local Government and also the Chairman of the Musabaqa Committee, revealed this in an interview with reporters in Gusau, the state capital. He mentioned that preparations for the competition are at an advanced stage and that the committee has conducted tours to all emirates to ensure the smooth conduct of the event in the state as part of its preparations to conduct the competition without any hitch. The Committee Chairman…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed the determination of his administration in curtailing the menace of political thuggery and other related social vices in the state. The Governor States this when he received the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who paid Sallah Homage to the Governor at Government House Kano. He said since assumption in office barely 10 months ago his administration has embarked on massive campaign against political thuggery. The governor noted that over two hundred political thugs, and phone thefts who have been apprehended by the Kano Command of the Nigeria Police have…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored African nations to unite in addressing climate change and social impact challenges facing the continent. He called on leaders of the continent to work together in developing sustainable practices and protecting ecosystems as a means of securing a greener future and springboard for the continent’s overall development and progress in the face of existential climate realities. Speaking on Thursday during the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024 in Lagos, VP Shettima, who was represented by the Special Adviser to the President on Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, stressed…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Nigeria’s National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to immediately ban a new movie that it claims portrays Muslim women in a negative light. The film, recently unveiled by actress Nancy Isime, depicts women in purdah committing crimes such as bank robbery while armed with dangerous weapons. In a statement released on July 25, 2024, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director of MURIC, described the film as “Islamophobia taken to the highest level” and “satanic, repugnant and provocative.” Akintola accused the film of aiming to “portray Muslim women as criminals with a violent proclivity”…

Kano State Government has approved Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July 2024 as the date for the commencement of 3rd term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state. Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 27th July 2024. A statement Issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru announced that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 8th September 2024…

Khadijah Aliyu UNAIDS says in 2023, adolescent girls and young women accounted for 19% of all new HIV infections in west and central Africa (WCA). The regional director Berthilde Gahongayire highlighted that, the region has recorded huge progress in access to treatment. “Today, 81% of people living with HIV know their status, 76% of those receiving antiretroviral treatment and 70% have a suppressed viral load” She however stressed that, countries such as Burundi and the DRC are on the verge of achieving the 95-95-95 targets for HIV testing and treatment . “Paediatric HIV is an absolute priority in the region,…

Khadijah Aliyu The Chief of Field Office for UNICEF in Kano, Mr. Rahma Rihood Muhammad Farah, has announced plans to recruit 5,500 Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCMs) in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa to combat the spread of type 2 poliovirus (cVPV2). Mr. Rahma Farah made this announcement during a Volunteer Community Mobilizers VCM expansion training held in the Ungoggo local government area of Kano. He mentioned that in order to expand the network of volunteers in the three states, 2,108 individuals have been newly recruited and are currently undergoing training, and an additional 3,400 will be engaged in the second phase.…

Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state commissioner of health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has urged zonal directors and directors to ensure judicious use of medical items and consumables provided by the state government. Dr. Abuabakar made the call while handing over cleansing materials to 44 facilities during an event to commemorate one year in office of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and achievements of Hospitals management board HMB held in Kano. He pointed out that, the Kano state government would do all it takes to deliver on its promises to ensure quality healthcare delivery. The commissioner noted that, agencies and departments under…

Khadijah Aliyu The United nations childrens fund UNICEF says Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states account for about 70% of reported cases of circulating polio variants in Nigeria. The chief of UNICEF field office Kano, Mr.Rahma Rihood Muhammad Farah stated this during a volunteer community mobilizers (VCM) training held in Ungoggo local government area, Kano. According to him, the volunteers were recruited to help stop the spread of the circulating variant polio virus type 2 (cVPV2) across the five states. Mr. Rahma maintained that 2,108 VCM were recruited in the first phase across 23 LGAs in Kano and Katsina…

Sani Haruna The Principal of Government Girls Secondary School Dutsinma, Katsina State, Hajiya Umma Tukur, urged the graduates of the 2024 Academic Session to be good ambassadors of their respective schools and immediate communities. She made the call during the Annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony of the 23 students who graduated and memorized the Qur’an. Hajiya Umma Tukur congratulated the graduates and advised them to utilize the knowledge they have acquired during their time at the school for the benefit of their future life. She also stated roles of moral standards of education as well as quality teaching and learning…

The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has urged the authorities at the 44 local government areas of the state to increase their efforts on revenue generation, warning that they could face budget cuts for the upcoming year if they fail to do so. This was sequel to deliberations during a report presenting on audited public account regarding the 44 LGAs for the year 2018 by member representing Fagge constituency Tukur Muhammad during plenary, presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Member representing Ungoggo Aminu Saa’du expressed concern about the poor management of public finances. ”without a corresponding…

The Chairperson of the Kano state chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Hafsat Sani, and three other officials, has resigned from their positions in the association. The other officials who resigned are the secretary, Elizabeth Yila, the assistant secretary, Ruquayya Umar, and the treasurer, Shamsiyya Ibrahim. During a congress meeting held at NUJ hall on Monday, Chairperson Hafsat Sani announced their resignation, citing personal reasons. The secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Yila highlighted that, they were appointed not elected and have equally carried out the responsibilities bestowed on them to the best of their capacity. “It has nothing…

In an effort to revitalize agriculture and ensure food security, the Caretaker Chairman of Gaya Local Government, Alhaji Abubakar Jazuli Usman, has launched an initiative to provide high-quality seeds to farmers. Represented by the deputy chairman Alhaji Mudi Hassan Gaya, he emphasized the importance of agriculture to the local economy and the need to support farmers with essential inputs like seeds. He assured the farmers of the local government’s commitment to their well-being and success. Abubakar maintained that this initiative is part of the Kano state government’s efforts to make Kano a hub for agricultural excellence. The chairman added that…

In an effort to avert frequent river accidents that have claimed many lives and resulted in the loss of properties, the Kano State government KNSG has reiterated its commitment to purchase and distribute new boats to the three local government areas most affected by such incidents. The State Commissioner of Transportation, Engineer Muhammad IbrahEngineer Muhammad Diggol disclosed this during a visit to Bagwai, Garko, and Tudun Wada LGAs. Engineer Muhammad Diggol described the initiative as part of the efforts by the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to promote the transportation system and enhance the socio-economic development of the…

Longton Yakubu The Kano state government KNSG has said some of the girls boarding schools closed down by the previous administration would be reopened for academic session in September. Senior Special Adviser to the governor on girl-child education Hafsat Aminu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ learning workshop on gender responsive education budgeting(GREB), organized held in Kano. According to her, the state government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Yusuf has approved the rehabilitation of the over 20 schools shut down by the past administration to boost access to girls education and reduce out of school children. “We are on the…

Abdullahi Kano The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has emphasized the importance of revitalizing Kano industries in addressing the growing concern of social vices in the state. Chairman of the forum, Dr. Umar Faruk Gwani, made this declaration during an event organized by the Mai Biyayya Foundation in Kano. Dr. Umar Faruk Gwani explained that revitalizing closed industries would lead to increased job opportunities, employing youths and significantly reducing social vices such as thuggery, armed robbery, drug abuse, and other crimes. He urged federal, state, and local governments to intensify efforts in reviving industries,aimed at providing more job opportunities to the…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured readiness to conduct Local Government election in Kano state. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the governor made the hint during a stakeholders meeting with the leadership of the ruling New Nigeria Peopls Party (NNPP) at Africa House, Government House, Kano on Friday. The Governor revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with Judgment of Supreme Court that affirmed financial autonomy to the third tier of Government. Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of respecting the rule of law and maintaining financial prudency, accountability, and transparency in…

Kabiru Haruna Senator Barau Jibrin, fondly referred to as Maliya, has been a shining star in the Nigerian political landscape since his election to the Senate in 2015. Representing Kano North, Jibrin has demonstrated unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and a steadfast commitment to the betterment of his constituents and the nation at large. Throughout his illustrious career, Jibrin has worn various hats, showcasing his versatility and expertise. As a seasoned accountant, he has brought his financial acumen to the forefront, chairing the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund. His astute leadership and fiscal…

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has elected a new executives to pilot the affairs of the forum for the next two years. The new executives were elected during the Annual General Meeting of the forum held in Kano. Dr Auwalu Halilu was elected co-chairperson CSO while Malam Munzali Mustapha retained his position as co-chair government. Others are Dr Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, Secretary; Maryam Garba Usman, Assistant Secretary (CSO); Surajo Mahe Alkali, Assistant Secretary (Government); Abubakar Abdullahi, Treasurer; Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer 1 and Nafisa Murtala Ahmad, Public Relations Officer 2. Hassan Ibrahim Gama, chairman advocacy…