The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has reassured the citizens of Kano State of the Assembly’s unwavering support for any policy initiative by the state government aimed at improving the livelihoods of youths. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, Alhaji Abdullahi Alfa, at a conference organized by the Ministry of Education, Falgore commended the Ministry and its partners for packaging such a highly impactful programme designed to address youth restiveness. KNHA Advocates Technical, Vocational Training Through RMK CARS Upgrade In a statement released to the press by his spokesperson,…
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Residents of Bazabe Quarters in Albasu Local Government Area were thrown into mourning after two men, Usman Muhammad and Ibrahim Inuwa, suffocated to death in a pit latrine. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to journalists. According to him, the Takai Fire Service Station received a distress call from Inspector Auwalu, prompting the immediate deployment of a rescue team. Saminu explained that 40-year-old Usman Muhammad had accidentally dropped his phone into a pit latrine and went in to retrieve it. Kano Community in Shock as Missing Nonagenarian Found Dead in…
Ado Salisu The finals of the 25th edition of the Nestlé Milo Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball Championship for both boys’ and girls’ categories have officially kicked off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Organized by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), in collaboration with other key stakeholders, the championship aims to catch sporting talents at a young age. Prior to the finals, regional conferences were held in Kano, Asaba (Delta State), FCT Abuja, and Oyo State, which produced the finalists. Ahmadiyya College To Storm Lagos for National Milo B/ball Finals This milestone 25th edition is expected…
The Member representing Tarauni Constituency at the Kano State House of Assembly, Kabiru Dahiru Sule,flagged off and commissioned four key projects across Tarauni Local Government Area. One of the major projects is the renovation and upgrade of Tarauni Primary Healthcare Centre, situated within the metropolitan area of Kano. Over 9,000 Primary One Pupils Receive Uniforms in Tarauni LGA The multimillion-naira project will see the facility elevated to the status of a cottage hospital, complete with male and female wards, consultation rooms, labour rooms, and specialty clinics. This upgrade is expected to ease congestion at other secondary health facilities across the…
Aƙalla mutane 24 ne suka mutu, yayin da wasu da dama suka jikkata, bayan da wata mata ta kai kunar bakin wake a daren jiya Juma’a a karamar hukumar Konduga da ke jihar Borno. Mai magana da yawun rundunar ‘yansandan jihar Borno, ASP Nahun Daso, wanda ya tabbatar da hakan a ranar Asabar, ya ce matar ta tayar da wani abun fashewa a wani wajen cin abinci inda mutane da dama suka taru don sayen abinci. Mr Daso ya bayyana cewa fashewar ta raba jikin matar gida-gida, inda kawai aka samu kanta ne daga wajen harin. “Bayan faruwar lamarin, tawagar…
Lamara Garba In a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is charting a different path. Through two innovative engagement platforms—the weekly “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People) and the monthly Sectoral Performance Review Meetings—the governor is gradually reshaping the culture of governance in the state by bringing government closer to the grassroots and making public service more transparent and responsive. The “Gwamnati da Jama’a” program is a weekly interface between the governor and the people of Jigawa. Held…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and African Field Epidemiology Network AFENET, under its Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Community of Practice (CoP), has called on mothers and caregivers in Sokoto State to prioritise child immunisation to eradicate zero-dose rates. The appeal was made during the presentation of the 2023–2024 Immunisation Scorecard at the State Epidemiological Unit in Sokoto. ZDLH Scorecard Unveiled: Bauchi Steps Up Fight Against Zero-Dose Mallam Umar Garba Kadi, AHBN’s Sokoto State focal person, emphasised the critical role of immunisation in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases. “We urge all mothers and caregivers to ensure their children…
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) has commended ZDLH CoP, with support from AHBN, AFENET, for its significant contributions to boosting immunization uptake and tracking across the state. The ZDLH CoP is implemented by Africa Health Budget Network AHBN and African Field Epidemiology Network AFENET with Funding from GAVI. ZDLH CoP in Borno Spurs Action on Sustainable Immunization Funding, Accountability Speaking at a news conference after unveiling and validating the ZDLH Immunization Scorecard on Friday in Bauchi, BSPHCDB Executive Secretary Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed praised the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders under the ZDLH initiative. Dr. Mohammed noted…
The Borno State ZDLH CoP, lead by the AHBN state team lead Dr. Adamu Alhasaan Umar, conducted the Final Validation Meeting for the 2024 Borno State Immunisation Scorecard. The collaborative session, chaired by ES Borno State primary healthcare management board SPHCMB, Dr. Danladi Gambo, engaged media, partners, and key stakeholders at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Maiduguri. Kano CoP Urges SPHCMB to Improve Immunization Budget Developed by the CoP with support from the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and AFENET, in close collaboration with the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) and RI partners, the 10-page scorecard…
Kabiru Haruna In the landscape of Nigeria’s public service, few names resonate with the qualities of integrity, professionalism, and visionary leadership like Mr. Abel Olumiyiwa Enitan, the distinguished Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education. Born in Osun State—a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage and intellectual prowess—Mr. Enitan’s life and career reflect the profound meaning of his name, “Enitan,” which in Yoruba translates as “gift of God.” This description fittingly captures the essence of his contributions to the nation’s public service. Mr. Enitan’s illustrious career, spanning multiple federal ministries, is marked by unwavering dedication to the principles…