To strengthen public health education and effective grassroots communication, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on Local Government Information Officers to actively engage in all local activities with a strong sense of professionalism, dedication, and responsibility. NIPR Registration for Information Officers Underway-Commissioner Comrade Waiya made the call during the closing ceremony of a two-day capacity-building workshop organised for Information Officers serving across the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The workshop focused on developing communication strategies to promote healthy dietary practices and prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among residents.…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced a significant achievement in the ongoing AKK Gas Pipeline project, with the successful horizontal directional drilling and crossing of the River Niger. This marks a crucial step toward completing the transformative energy infrastructure by the fourth quarter of 2025. PCNGI Launches CNG Mobility Framework to Boost National Gas Supply The milestone was revealed by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, during his keynote address at the opening of the 24th NOG Energy Week Conference and Exhibition (#NOGEnergyWeek) held in Abuja on Tuesday. Engr.…
The current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) and a renowned expert in Polymer Chemistry, Professor Haruna Musa, has emerged as the most widely accepted candidate in the ongoing Vice-Chancellor selection process at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The outcome followed the 7th Congregation Parley held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, where Prof. Musa secured a commanding 853 votes far ahead of four other distinguished contenders. BUK Mourns Passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata The transparent and closely monitored voting process highlighted strong support from BUK’s academic and senior administrative staff. Trailing Prof. Musa in the vote count were: • Prof. Mahmoud Umar Sani…
The Library Systems and Information Services Department of Kaduna State University (KASU) organised a lecture titled “Sharing Best Practices for Laboratory Safety and Management. The lecture was facilitated by Rabiat Abubakar Idrees of the Department of Biochemistry, who provided a comprehensive overview of essential lab safety principles and procedures. KNHA Moves to Certify Traditional Birth Attendants, Establish Medical Laboratory Directorate Opening the session, the facilitator underscored the significance of laboratory safety, describing a laboratory as a facility equipped with scientific instruments operated by trained personnel to generate accurate and reliable results. She emphasized that a strong culture of safety is…
In a major stride toward technological advancement and educational innovation, Dr. Abdulmalik Zubairu, Member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency, has officially fulfilled his pledge to establish an AI Laboratory at Kaduna State University (KASU). This commitment was first announced during the inaugural Education, Skills, and Security Summit organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Northwest Zone, held on 23rd February 2025. KASU Seminar Explores Safer, Calmer Childbirth Alternatives Following the pledge, the state-of-the-art AI laboratory has now been fully installed at the Computer Centre in the PTDF Building on the university’s main campus. The initiative is aimed at promoting…
As part of its Monthly Seminar Series, Kaduna State University’s KASU College of Allied Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences held a thought-provoking session on “Waterbirth in Modern Obstetrics: Safety, Efficacy, and Professional Readiness.” The seminar was presented by Salamatu Umar, a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Sciences and Programme Coordinator for Paramedics. Speaking to an audience of staff, students and health professionals, Umar highlighted the growing relevance of waterbirth as a safe and effective method of childbirth, already in use in over 100 countries. KASU Allied Health College Hosts Orientation, Offers Guidance She described waterbirth as the process of delivering…
A milestone marked by Progress; the Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, celebrates his second anniversary in office, Constituents and stakeholders are reflecting on a tenure defined by transformative change, especially in the education sector. The milestone celebration, sponsored by Zaria federal constituents, comes at a time of visible and measurable progress across Zaria and its environs. Bldr. Ishaq, Secretary of the Zaria Education City Project, described the speaker’s leadership between June 2023 and June 2025 as a turning point; “I am honored under an impactful-working relationship with Engr Jamil, the executive chairman Zaria and…
Bello Wakili It was truly inspiring to witness the overwhelming outpouring of love and support as the people of Zaria came out in massive numbers to welcome their distinguished representative, the Honourable Speaker, back to his hometown. The joyous occasion was not just a homecoming but also a celebration of his impactful leadership, marked by the commissioning of numerous life-changing projects. From the construction of critical road networks to the empowerment of educators and farmers, Speaker Abbas has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the development of his constituency. Among his notable initiatives: Infrastructure Development: Several road projects have…
A delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has visited the Dantata family in the holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to offer condolences and participate in funeral rites for the late elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Alhaji Dantata passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 94. Following his wishes, he will be buried in Madinah on Tuesday. Gwamnan Kano ya jagoranci tawaga izuwa jana’izar Dantata The delegation, which departed Nigeria late Sunday and arrived in Madinah early Monday, was led by the Minister of Defence and former Governor of…
Save the Children with funding from GAVi has unveiled VaxSocail project to combact vaccines hesitancy in Kano . Funded by GAVI, the Vaxsocial project is a targeted initiative to combat vaccine hesitancy and increase immunisation uptake across six Local Government Areas in the state. AHBN Recommends Swift Funding to Curb Zero Dose in Kano The VaxSocial project aims to improve immunisation coverage among children, adolescent girls, and women at risk of cervical cancer. A key focus of the campaign is reaching “zero-dose” children, those who have never received any vaccines, as well as those who started but did not complete…