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Kano State Government says it is poised to declare a State of Emergency on Education for the intellectual development of children in the state. Governor Abba Yusuf announced this on the occasion marking the International Children’s Day Celebration in Kano. READ ALSO: MD Ibzaar Describes Literacy As Key Component Of Education Yusuf also informed the children of his administration’s determination to improve their wellbeing by ensuring quality Education. He noted that the government would achieve this through sustaining free Education as well as construction and renovation of school infrastructure across the state. The governor also promised free uniforms and feeding…

Abdullahi Kano A kano High Court has ordered the deposed Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero to stop parading himself as emir and also directed the police commissioner to evict him from the mini palace at state road. Similarly, the order restrained Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar II, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya from parading themselves as emirs of Bichi, Gaya Rano and Karaye. The court presided by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu gave the order on Monday, 27th May, 2024.

Ramatu Garba A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Netherlands African Business Council (NABC) says it has trained 41 farmers on vegetable farming production to enhance food sufficiency in Kano State. Project Coordinator of the NGO, Hajiya Fauziyya Sadiq, stated this at the closing of a 16-week training for farmers  in Kano. She explained that the training was aimed at building the capacity of public and private sector professionals within the horticultural sector in Nigeria. According to her, the essence of the Trainers programme is to enhance the skills of professionals, including seed company representatives and agro-input dealers. “The farmers were trained online…

Khadijah Aliyu Kano peace committee KPC has urged the chairman National Peace Committee NPC Rtd General Abdulsalam Abubakar and the convener  Bishop Hassan Mathew Kukah to call on President Bola AhmedTinubu to intervene on Kano Emirship Tussel. “The Kano Peace Committee (KPC) is deeply concerned over the current happenings in Kano State, sequel to the dissolution of four Emirate Councils and the reinstatement of His Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, by the Kano State Government” “We have been keenly observing the situation, and it is our adamant belief that the development is generating an unprecedented twist and is apparently constituting…

Sani Haruna Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commissioned two major projects in Bakura and Maradun local government areas in Zamfara West senatorial zone. During the project commissioning which is one of the several events marking the first anniversary of the Dauda Lawal-led administration, he expressed deep concern about the dilapidated state of the General Hospital Talata Mafara local government. Governor Lawal expressed dissatisfaction with General Hospital Talata Mafara’s poor condition and immediately ordered its renovation and upgrade. He called on wealthy individuals in the state to contribute their quota towards providing a dividend of democracy to the people…

Uba Abdullahi As the Nation observes Childrens day, parents in Kano State have been advised to play active roles by providing their children with qualitative education. The Proprietor Dambatta Academy, Alhaji  Abdullahi Usman gave the advise while commemorationg  Children’s day  with Pupils and Students of Dambatta Academy Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. According to him, the school placed high priority on childrens development, pointing out that observance of the day would foster a sense of patriotism in the hearts of Pupils and Students. He further reiterated the School’s determination in identifying with state government’s drive of  quality control in education…

The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano State Chapter in collaboration with the Ungogo Local Government Council celebrated international children’s Day with a grand event at Kansuwa in Ungogo local government.  The chairperson Nigerian women Journalists Kano chapter (NAWOJ) Hajiya Hafsat Sani Usman said the significant event aims to celebrate and honor the children within communities. Hafsat Sani Usman emphasized on the potentials of children as future leaders that needs to be groomed and guided. The celebration featured series of activities designed to be both educational and entertaining for the children. Highlights of the event were sessions on children’s…

Kano state government KNSG says it has targeted 6,000 children across 1,346 health centers for free testing and treatment of tuberculosis. The state commissioner for health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the indication during a press briefing to commemorate the 2024 national tuberculosis testing week (NCTWTB). According to him the commemoration is special, as it is integrated with other health services such as nutrition, HIV services, free X ray and targeted school and Tsangaya-based TB screening. Others are targeted community outreach, screening of children in paediatric clinics, immunization units and wards, vulnerable children in orphanage and streets, contact tracing of…

Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, an umbrella body of Kogi Central journalists in the Diaspora on Sunday called for equal representation in Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s media team. A statement signed by the Guild President, Muhammad Tijani Abdulsalam, and the Secretary, Ozumi Abdul, on Sunday shortly after its emergency meeting decried the total exclusion of its members from the recent appointments by Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. The statement noted that “It’s however surprising that an ethnic group that boasts of season Journalists and Public Relations Gurus were ignored into the appointments of Ododo media team. The Guild, however…

Jigawa state Governor Alhaji  Umar Namadi has embarked on inspection visits to mass housing project sites across major cities in the state. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant media Affairs to the governor Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim and made available to newsmen. She explained that the move is a demonstration of his dedication to delivering on his campaign promises. The Senior Special Assistant media Affairs further stated that the bold move was aimed at ensuring the quality of work and timely completion of the projects, which are a key component of his 12-point agenda. The statement noted…

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All CSACEFA  has  donated uniforms and re-enrolled  30 out of school female students in challawa community Kumbotso local government area  Kano. The state coordinator CSACEFA Dr. Auwal Halilu explained that, the beneficiaries were selected after a fact finding that they were out of school due to lack of school uniforms and other learning materials. According to him, government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of the states large population, hence the need for parents, philanthropists and wealthy individuals to contribute their quota to ensure that education has reached all.  He reiterated CSACEFAS’ readiness…

Barely 24 hours after receiving letter of appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano ,Emir Mohammad Sanusi conducts first palace sitting . The Emir who dressed in a colourful traditional attire rode a horse from the inner Emirs residence to the main palace at Kofar kudu to commence his first official engagement. The Emir was received at the palace by senior councellors of the palace ,and move straight and sat down on the executive throne chair. As the tradition of the palace entails, all the district heads and traditional tittle holder line up and pay homage to the emir .…

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Governor Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly,…

Sani Haruna Ethnic and religious intolerance have been described as the major factors responsible for Insecurity in Nigeria as a nation. Governor Dikko Umar Radda of katsina state announced this at a second pre- convocation lecture Tittle “Insecurity and Educational Instability in Nigeria the Way Forward”, presented at the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. Dikko Radda said that, Nigerian Security is attributable to a variety of reasons which needs to be address to allowed peace to prevail in the country. He said Nigeria’s educational institutions have been negatively impacted by insecurity  due to lack of man power, low qualify of…

The Commissioner of Police Kano Command CP Mohammad Usaini Gumel says the police and other security agencies will Adhere strictly to the court order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside ail Law Enforcement agents in the State. CP Gumel disclosed this while briefing journalist at the police headquarters Bompai Kano. “Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to…

Amids order of Arrest of the deposed Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Bayero has moved to the Nasarawa Palace. Our reporter who monitored the metro politan reports that heavy security personnel were seen at the Nasarawa Palace. The heavy armed security personnel include uniformed Nigerian Army and Police. RELATED: KNSG Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero Information Gathered reports that the deposed Emir was flown back to Kano in a private jet last night,and was escorted to the Nasarawa Palace by the military and Police . Supporters of the deposed Emir…

To enhance the security of Women, Kano State witnessed the launch of a first-of-its-kind electric tricycle program, to transform transportation. The Alternative Bank, In collaboration with the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Qoray Mobility, unveiled the innovative social impact initiative, providing women with fully electric tricycles and comprehensive training. RELATED: Alternative Bank, UK launch electric transport in Kano The project flips the script on traditional transportation in Kano and marks a new chapter for the expertly trained women ready to navigate the city’s streets. With 120 women from the Mata Zalla and Yar Baiwa cooperatives having…

 Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf Has Presented latter of Reappointment to Emir Sanusi Lamido as the sixteen Emir of Kano. The Governor made the presentation at Africa House , Government House Kano. SIMILAR: Sanusi reinstated as 16th Emir of Kano Speaking during the colourful ceremony, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was targeted to restoring the lost Glory of Kano. He commended the Speaker and members of the Kano State House of Assembly for their doggedness in ensuring that the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Kano were considered through the…

Kano state house of assembly has dissolved all the five emirate councils in the state.  This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary.  The Kano state emirate council amendment bill was considered on the floor of the house after scaling second and third reading on Thursday morning. READ MORE: UPDATED: Kano Assembly reverses dissolution of emirates, downgrades emirs Earlier the deputy speaker Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu Butu explained that repealing the law would revive the lost glory of Kano as the division of Kano emirate to five reduced the capacity and dignity of the state…

The National Secretary Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya Wasila Ladan has urged government and security agencies to ensure Justice for victims of the Kano Mosque explosion. Wasila made the call during a visit to the victims currently receiving medical attention at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano. She sympathized with and victims and called for necessary action on the perpetrator who committed the atrocious act on his blood relatives. The national secretary prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the speedy recovery of those at the hospital. The chief medical director, of Murtala Muhammad Specialist…