Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Joint Clusters of People with Disability in Kano Civil Society Forum, weekend rejected recent elections conducted by the Kano Civil Society Organisations (CSO), over exclusion of it’s members from the exercise. The Chairman People with Physically Challenge, Kano State Chapter, Yahaya A Yahaya, who addressed newsmen in Kano on Saturday revealed that his group were disenfranchised during the purported change of leadership by the factional group. Yahaya said “We were not contacted, informed, or given the opportunity to exercise our right to vote or be voted for in the past pseudo election of leaders of Kano…
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By Kabiru Haruna Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar is a name synonymous with dedication, hard work, and selfless service to the people of Kano State. A retired civil servant, politician, and loyalist of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Umar has left an indelible mark on the state’s political and educational landscape. During his illustrious career, Umar served as a Permanent Secretary and Head of Task Force during the tenure of Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, demonstrating his exceptional leadership skills and commitment to public service. His loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya movement and its ideals has been unwavering, earning him recognition as a leading figure…
The recent announcement of a new minimum wage of N70,000 has left many pensioners feeling neglected and forgotten. Despite their years of dedicated service to the nation, they have been overlooked in the negotiations, with no serious advocate to champion their cause. This is not a new phenomenon, as pensioners have historically been marginalized in pay rise discussions. However, it is imperative that we recognize the plight of these senior citizens and take immediate action to address their struggles. Many pensioners, including former managers, commissioners, ministers, and vice chancellors, are still alive and facing unprecedented hardships. Their maximum pay during…
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says the state has recorded flooding across three Local Government Areas LGAs. The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Alhaji Isiyaku Abdullahi Kubarachi made the disclosure during a debriefing meeting with relevant stakeholders after a simulation exercise in at-risk communities. Represented by director planning research and statistics Umar Abdulaziz, he highlighted that the affected local governments include Sumaila, Kibiya, and Tudunwada. READ ALSO: Kano moves to curb flooding, clears drainages He pointed out that, following the simulation exercise, the agency and stakeholders visited two vulnerable communities – Larabar Gadon Sarki in Warawa and Gurjiya in…
The Kano state government KNSG has targeted 3,490,355 three to fifty-nine months children for the 2024 malaria campaign. The state commissioner for health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf announced the launch of the 2024 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. According to him, the world health organization WHO has recommended the use of SMC as a proven intervention and reliable for malaria prevention, especially in regions with highly seasonal malaria transmission. He said the 2024 SMC campaign will run from July 19th to October 2024, aimed at reducing malaria among the targeted group. Dr. Abubakar maintained that the intervention will involve free…
Sani Haruna In an effort to improve maternal and child healthcare in Zamfara State, a corps member Nwogu Chinonso has donated drugs and other essential items worth hundreds of naira to selected Primary Health Care centers (PHCs) in Gusau. The project was officially launched at the Emir’s Palace, where the state NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Alhassan Abdulsalam, commended the corps member for the initiative. He was represented by the Assistant Director, Corps Inspection and Monitoring, Mr. Isaac Maikur, who highlighted that the NYSC was established to promote unity, peace, and prosperity.nd development. He emphasized that, Community Development Service (CDS), remains the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday unveiled the distribution of free fertilizers worth over one billion naira to smallholder farmers including females and People with Disabilities in the state. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the initiative was in fulfillment of Governor Yusuf’s campaign promises to improve livelihood through investment in Agribusiness. READ ALSO: NABC trains 41 Kano farmers on vegetable production Governor Yusuf had during his campaign activities towards the 2023 elections promised to champion Agricultural transformation through the provision of quality and affordable Agricultural inputs as contained in his 70-page blueprint…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. He has also promised to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu further committed to finding ways to assist the private sector and sub-national entities in meeting this minimum wage requirement. READ ALSO: Nation Wide Protest:CITAD Condems Crack Down On Protesters The decisions were announced by President Tinubu at a meeting held with leaders of TUC and NLC on Thursday in Abuja. This marked the second time the parties had met in 7 days. The Labour leaders applauded President Tinubu for this fatherly gesture. The…
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has accepted 16 years as the official age for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. This decision comes after stakeholders’ deliberation to provide opportunities for students under the age of 18 in the 2024 UTME. Additionally, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set admission cut-off marks at 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education. The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced these decisions at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Abuja. RELATED: JAMB Uncovers 1,665 fake A’level results During…
Literacy has been described as a key component of education that would go a long way in ensuring effective service delivery. The managing director of Ibzaar publishing company, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated this during a training of trainers (TOT) workshop on basic and post basic literacy materials held in Kano. According to him, literacy is a fundamental right of every individual. He mentioned that it is a collective responsibility to ensure that everyone in Kano State has access to quality education. “I am confident that this will be a turning point in our efforts to empower adults and out-of-school children…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state private and voluntary institutions management board KSPVIB says it will fill court cases on private schools operating illegally. The executive secretary of the board Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar made the disclosure during an exclusive interview in Kano. According to him KSPVIB would work in collaboration with the Kano state public complaints and anti corruption commission PCACC and Kano state ministry of justice to prosecute defaulting private schools. “There are schools in Kano that are not registered some are registered but their registration has expired and there are those that do not even want to get…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has commenced Larvicidal Control operations at ponds, refuse collection centres, disposal sites, and stagnant drainage In a statement signed by the director of public enlightenment Kano Ministry of Environment Isma’il Gwammaja and made available to newsmen. READ ALSO: KAZOWMA Commemorates World Rangers Day In Falgore Camp The statement explained that the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo, explained that the measures were aimed at eradicating mosquitoes and other insects in the metropolitan areas. Represented by the director of pollution control Alhaji Abba Adamu Takai, he explained that apart from…
Ibzaar Publishing company limited and Non-Formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives (NDEHI), organized a training of trainers (TOT), on basic and post literacy materials. The two day workshop held at Bayero university Kano BUK attracted teachers and facilitators from across the state universal basic education board (SUBEB) Kano state agency for mass literacy SAME among others. The state coordinator Civil society action coalition on education for all (CSACEFA) Dr. Auwal Halilu who doubles as the executive director NDEHI explained that the workshop was organized to complement the declaration of state of emergency on education by governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.…
The Kano state government KNSG says it has prioritized education and would do everything within its powers to revive the sector. The state commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa made the indication during a 3 day education sector review meeting. According to him, the present administration under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is concerned about the dilapidated condition of education and would redouble efforts to achieve the desired objectives. He emphasized the need for collaboration saying that the ministry operates an open-door policy that is always open to receive inputs aimed at improving education. “As part of…
Ibraheem Ladi Amosa In the face of daily heartbreak, injustice, and oppression in places like Nigeria, Syria, Sudan, and Libya, the question of protests in Islam arises. Protests, powerful tools for expressing grievances and demanding change, have been used since the mid-19th century. However, in Islam, the permissibility of protests is a complex matter of ijtihad, balancing local and global socio-political realities. As protests are acts of worship, they require clear evidence to be deemed valid. This delicate issue is best left to knowledgeable scholars who can navigate its intricacies, guided by wisdom and understanding. SIMILAR: Gov. Yusuf Recieves Protesters…
The executive director of ED Adolescent Health and Information Projects AHIP Hajiya Mairo Bello has called on youths to shun drug abuse and acquire Education and skills to make them self-reliant. In a statement to commemorate World Youth Skills Day made available to newsmen in Kano. She described drug peddling and abuse as major catalysts to societal vices and criminal activities among others. Hajiya Mairo pointed out that, education and skills would empower youth, give them leadership opportunities increase their resilience and build their self confidence. The executive director asserted that youths have a vital role to play and emphasizes…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo has expressed his confidence in the calibre of individuals tasked with overseeing local government activities in the state. Gwarzo made this statement while inaugurating a 3-day orientation retreat in Kaduna State focused on the “Operational Guidelines for the Kano State Local Government Interim Management Committee.” He explained that the seminar, featuring a series of presentations, aims to equip participants with the knowledge needed to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and promote the development of local government areas (LGAs). The Deputy Governor emphasized the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has welcomed the release of two Kaduna-based journalists who were abducted from their homes in the outskirts of Kaduna last weekend. Speaking when he received the two journalists, AbdulGafar Alabelewe of The Nation newspapers and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint newspapers, from the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the minister commended security agencies for the speedy recovery of the victims. The two journalists were released along with Mr Alabelewe’s wife and two children. Mohammed expressed sympathy to the two families “We are most grateful of what you have done.…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated a program to provide financial support to 5,200 women across the 44 local government areas of the state. The initiative was launched during a grand ceremony at the Government House in Kano. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced that each beneficiary will receive a one-time grant of N50,000 to help them become self-reliant. “ This program aims to cushion the economic hardship faced by the beneficiaries hardship people are experiencing especially the women folk with the aim of improving we their economic standard and well being “ He said his administration has…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says over 32,000 paramilitary officers were promoted in 2023, clearing a backlog of promotions inherited from the previous administration. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known during the passing out parade of 714 cadets of the 49th Superintendent Basic Course at the Immigration Training School in Kano. He emphasized the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s government to prioritizing the welfare of officers, ensuring they no longer wait for extended periods without promotions. The Minister noted that the 2024 promotion exercise is almost complete, demonstrating the government’s dedication to recognizing officers’ hard work and sacrifices. Tunji-Ojo urged…