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“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the kidnapping of our members and their families in Kaduna State. This information was conveyed in a statement by Comrade Alhassan Yahaya’s consultative team and made available to media outlets. The statement also urged security agencies to work around the clock and expedite action for the release of the kidnapped journalists. READ ALSO: NUJ Kaduna Condemns Abduction Of Members’ Families Comrade Alhassan expressed profound shock at this unfortunate development, stating that it is unacceptable to attack and kidnap practicing journalists.” Journalists while undertaking their legitimate duties, what a tragedy added…

The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has received with shock the brazen and barbaric attack by suspected kidnappers that resulted in the abduction of the Kaduna Correspondents of THE NATION Newspaper and BLUEPRINT Newspaper alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area of Kaduna metropolis. A Statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga condemned the ugly insident and appeal to security agencies in the state to swing into action with a view to rescuing the Journalists and their families from…

Remarks by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre, Abuja. The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has maintained an open arm relationship with the media. It is in line with the philosophy of the President as an avowed democrat who spent a lifetime fighting for the entrenchment of democracy and human rights. This administration has remained very tolerant of media criticism and guaranteed citizens’ rights to freedom of expression. It is however disheartening that some elements are abusing this free environment guaranteed by the Government.…

A yayin da a yau musulman duniya ke maraba lale da shigowar watan farko na sabuwar shekarar musulmci ta shekarar 1446, bayan hijirar Annabi (SAW), Mai Girma Kwamishiniyar Ma’aikatar Mata, Yara da Masu Bukata ta Musamman, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, ta shiga sahun farko wajen taya Mai Girma Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, murnar shiga sabuwar shekarar da kuma yi masa fatan alkhairi. Wani rubutaccen sako da ya fito daga ofishin ta, ya ce Hajiya Aisha na yi wa Gwamnan fatan “sabuwar shekarar musulmci ta 1446 (AH) mai cike da albarka, taimakon Allah, damina mai albarka da…

The Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with consortium of partners BMGF, SCIDaR, TA Connect Options, Pathfinder International, CCSI, MWAN, and ACEPHAP organized to high level stakeholder engagement meeting to scale up a new health innovation in the state. The meeting leveraged the collective influence and expertise of the participants to improve MNH outcomes in Kano state. SIMILAR: WHO Supports KNSG To Enhance Surveillance For Malnutrition Presenting a paper titled: Overview of MNH Innovations & Program Approach to Scale up Innovations in Kano State, the director of Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy ACEPHAP Bayero University…

Khadijah Aliyu The Commissioner, Ministry of Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Saji Rano, has taken the lead to congratulate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the new Islamic year and to wish him blessings throughout the year. A statement by the director of public enlightenment of the ministry Aishatu Haruna and made available to journalists in Kano. SIMILAR: IWD: AHIP organizes young women in science competition The statement explained that the Commissioner wished the governor “an Islamic year full of Allah’s favour, blessings, bumper harvest, divine intervention and general successss”. She further prayed, “may each step you take into…

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore extends felicitations to Muslims on the occasion of the new Islamic year. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. SIMILAR: Islamic Cleric Urged Muslims To Intensify Prayers In Zulhijja Falgore explained that the Islamic New Year signifies an opportunity to renew hope and commitment to serving Allah (SWT) to earn His blessings throughout the Hijri year of 1446 AH, starting this Muharram on 7/7/2024. He further expressed that as faithful individuals, we must…

Kano state government KNSG with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is organizing an education recovery conference on July 10th and 11th, 2024. In a statement signed by the special adviser to Kano state governor on education Alhaji Tajuddeen Gambo who doubles as Chairman, Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee and made available to journalists. RELATED: Kano Set To Review 1964 Education Law He explained that conference will bring together influential figures such as thought leaders, politicians, diplomats, educators, private sector representatives, advocates, and policymakers to focus on addressing…

Khadijah Aliyu The federal government says it is committed to working with the private sector to ensure the delivery of President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. The State Minister for Environment Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako made the indication during the commissioning of Atmosfair Climate and Sustainability Limited. According to him, as an experienced public official, the president understands that the private sector is key to the developmental agenda of the government. RELATED: VP Shettima Urges African Nations To Address Climate Change Dr. Adekunle pointed out that the federal Ministry of Environment is passionate about promoting initiatives that align with the national…

Following the recent bomb blast that occurred in three locations in Gwoza Community in Borno State, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has expressed a deep sense of grief about the unfortunate development and enjoined families of victims to take heart. The National Chairperson of the association, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, in a statement signed by Wasila Ladan, National Secretary, commiserated with the Government and people of Borno State and tasked the Federal, State and local governments on more effort at strengthening security in states ravaged by insurgency. SIMILAR: Just In: Kano Nawoj Chairperson 3 Others Resign “To say the…

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its determination to providing befitting and well- equipped public libraries across the 44 Local Government areas of the state . The Acting Executive Secretary of Kano State Library Board, Malam Suleiman Hodi Adamu Disclosed this during an interview with Journalists in his office . READ ALSO: Kano Mobile Court Remands 632 Protesters In Correctional Center He said the aim of the project is to revive the culture of reading and research among students and researchers with a view to enhance effective learning process. Malam Adamu maintained that the agency had conducted a tower to…

By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Jigawa State Government has announced its intention to transfer the management of the Baturiya Game Reserve, also known as the Hadejia Wetland, to the National Park Service. A press statement by the Special Assistant Media Affairs to the governor, Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim explained that the latest move was adopted to enhance tourism-related activities and improve the well-being of the local community. READ ALSO: Flooding:Jigawa Enviromental Agency Desilts Nine High Risk LGAs Baturiya Game Reserve is a natural habitat for numerous indigenous and migratory species of birds, and it supports a wide variety of wildlife…

The Kano state government KNSG has shut down 12 and Delisted 3 Private clinics due to different violations in the last few months. The director general Kano state private institutions management agency PHIMA Professor Salisu Ahmed Muhammad made the indication during an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria in Kano. According to him, Palace clinic, lafiya tafi kudi and minjirya health services were completely scrapped and delisted from practicing in the state, while 12 others were shut down pending the outcome of assessment to determine their eligibility. He maintained that, PHIMA had mapped over 4,000 traditional medicine practitioners in the state…

The Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism KanSLAM has paid an advocacy visit to the Kano state private health institutions management agency PHIMA. The team was led by the co-chair KanSLAM Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu. According to her, they were at the agency to familiarize themselves with the Director general and provide an overview of the coalition. She explained that, KanSLAM is an independent coalition of civil society organizations CSOs, media and academia working across different areas of Human development in Kano state. READ ALSO: KanSLAM Commemorates World Sickle Cell Awareness Day She pointed out that, members include government representatives from relevant Ministries,…

The newly established College of Health Technology, Dambatta had reiterated its resolve to make the health sector a top priority for the overall development of the State. The Registrar of the College, Usman Nasir stated this during the management meeting for the commencement of Academic Courses in the College. READ ALSO: KanSLAM Lafiya Organizes Mid Year Review Workshop Usman Nasir further stated that the College had come up with modalties on robust academic excellence for the production of highly skilled and trained personel in different areas of Health related courses with a view to complement government efforts of Health for…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano State has launched a new phase of training designed to empower young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse (3R). The event, held at CITAD office in Kano, aimed to address the health risks associated with electronic waste (e-waste) and promote a circular economy model in Nigeria. During the orientation session CITADs executive director Engineer Yunusa Zakaria Ya’u represented by Abdulrahman Babatunde, emphasized the importance of active participation in the training. SIMILAR: CITAD Celebrate World MSMEs Day In Kano “Your active participation in this training is crucial.…

Kano state government KNSG has concluded arrangements to complete the abandoned 5-kilometre rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the assurance after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handling the capital projects at the government house. The multi-million naira 5 kilometers rural urban road projects which were awarded by former Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his administration had suffered total neglect by immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. READ ALSO: Protest:Kano Sets Up Judicial Committee Of Inquiry On loss of lives Ganduje’s failure to complete his predecessor’s developmental…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned Kabiru Yusuf, a veteran journalist with the Radio France Internationale (RFI Hausa), who died on Tuesday. Late Kabiru Yusuf, who hailed from Kano State was the Federal Capital Territory correspondent of the Triumph Newspaper and RFI Hausa. He covered the State House for many years until his death. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said the deceased was a hardworking and committed journalist. SIMILAR: Senator Barau Mourns 14 Worshippers Killed By Trailer He also acknowledged the remarkable contributions of…

Abdul Kano The new Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, has reiterated his commitment to building on the existing relationship between the command and the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). CP Salman Dogo Garba disclosed this during a courtesy call by the PCAC management team, led by Chief Executive Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado. CP Dogo pledged to build on the existing relationship between the command and PCAC, ensuring effective service delivery in fighting corruption and related issues. The police commissioner sought advice and support from the anti-graft agency, acknowledging their critical role in achieving shared…

Bayero University Kano BUK has indicated its readiness to work with the Kano State Government KNSG in solving the education crisis facing the state. The Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas gave the assurance when he led a team on a courtesy visit to the state commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa in his office. Professor Sagir Adamu Maintained that for the education crisis to be solved in Kano, something positive had to be done, noting that one such step taken by the government was the recent declaration of a state of emergency on education. READ…