The attention of the Kano State Government has been drawn to the recent pronouncement by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on the establishment of Kano State Elders Council. While appreciating the noble intentions of the ACF and other similar groups in seeking to provide a unified platform for addressing socio-political and economic development challenges. ACF Kano Launches Initiative to Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs’ The State Government respectfully wishes to inform the Forum and the general public that His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, had in January 2024 announced the establishment of the Kano Elders Advisory Council (KEAC). Since then, efforts have…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, have intercepted 8,000 bottles of Akuskura, a herbal mixture suspected to contain illicit drugs, alongside 48 blocks of Cannabis sativa. According to the public relations officer NDLEA Kano strategic command, Sadik Muhammad Maigatari, a 37-year-old suspect, Ali Muhammad, was arrested in connection with the seizure. NDLEA Arrests 29-Year-Old With 7,000 Tramadol Capsules Concealed in Jerrycan He pointed out that, the interception occurred at Gadar Tamburawa, along the Zaria Kano Road, when officers stopped a trailer transporting goods from Lagos en route to Maiduguri. Sadik explained that, the…
Kano State Hisbah Command has arrested an agent at a motor park with 12 women, about to depart for Lagos. The Deputy Commander General, DCG, of Hisbah, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, in a statement explained that the man was arrested by the command’s officials at a motorpark along Zaria road. Kano Hisbah Board Resolves 621 Marital Cases According to the DCG, the Hisbah operatives, led by OC motor parks Muhammad Bashir, arrested the agent, who was said to be from Borno state, boarding a motor vehicle to Lagos alongside the victims. Aminuddeen disclosed that preliminary information had shown that the man…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who briefly vacated the post following some management changes in the agency. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He will now return to complete his three-year tenure. Info Minister Leads Delegation to US Broadcasters Conference The President similarly directed the recall of Mr Ayo Adewuyi, the Executive Director of News, to complete his three-year tenure, which ends in 2027. Adewuyi was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. The new directive effectively…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has appointed two seasoned executives, Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, to strengthen its leadership team. Mr. Odeh assumes office as Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Mrs. Adewunmi takes on the role of Chief Relations Officer. NLNG, NNPC, and Partners Ink 20-Year Gas Supply Deals With more than 30 years of professional experience, Odeh brings a wealth of expertise in communications, public relations, and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors. He previously had a distinguished 26-year career with Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held senior leadership…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on citizens in Kano State and across the country to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise. NAWOJ National Chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, made the appeal during an interactive session with journalists in Kano. NAWOJ Kano Champions Women’s Inclusion in Decision-Making Speaking through the National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan, the association Comrade Wasila Kadan,she stressed the importance of obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as a crucial step in exercising civic rights. This appeal also reinforces the call by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Waiya, who has urged massive participation…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing vaccine hesitancy and combating misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation that hinder efforts to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, made this known at a panel discussion organised by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) on the impact of vaccine hesitancy and the role of traditional and religious leaders in promoting effective health communication. ZDLH Gains Legislative Backing With New Lagos Declaration Dr. Salma explained that the government is working towards achieving 80% equitable coverage of all antigens by 2028, stressing…
Renal failure remains one of the most serious health challenges affecting thousands of indigent Nigerians. To cushion the financial burden on patients, the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda rolled out a subsidised dialysis programme, reducing the cost of treatment from ₦50,000 ₦60,000 to just ₦12,000 per session. Kaduna Ultra-Modern Hospital Nears Completion The intervention, which is part of broader health reforms, also includes the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Scheme (NEMSAS), designed to provide free 48-hour emergency services for accident, gunshot, and other critical cases. During…
The Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has organized a regional workshop for 60 media practitioners on ethical journalism and child rights reporting. The training Is designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills to responsibly recognize and report on critical child rights issues including abuse, exploitation, education, health, and the impact of conflictwithout compromising the dignity and safety of children. KNSG to Transform Radio Kano into Journalist Training Hub In his welcome address, Director of CRIB, Mr. Toye Falayi, highlighted the…
The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Sani Bello, has confirmed that no arrests have been made following the reported attack on the convoy of former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Addressing journalists shortly after a security meeting with Governor Nasir Idris, the Commissioner explained that the incident, which occurred around the GRA area, was allegedly carried out by political thugs. He said investigations are ongoing. Kano Police Arrest 107 Suspects, Recover Weapons, Drugs Bello noted that the governor convened the meeting to address concerns over rising political tensions, including the use of sirens in violation of existing restrictions and…