Ibrahim Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has identified learning poverty and the high number of out-of-school children as critical education challenges in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states. Muntaka M. Mukhtar, Education Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, revealed this during a zonal media briefing held in commemoration of the International Day of Education. UNICEF Raises Concern Over High Number of Out-of-School Children in Northwest Citing the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, MICS, 2021, he explained that Nigeria accounts for 15 per cent of out-of-school children globally and 33 per cent in the Sub-Saharan region; of this figure areentrated in…
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Khadijah Aliyu In its efforts to implement the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project, the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Health FMoH, organized a 5-day workshop to design a context-specific intervention suite for Kano state. ANC Reduces Maternal Mortality -Professor Hadiza Galadanci The workshop aimed at equipping participants with an understanding of the MAMII concept and paved the way for the designing of intervention suites and implementation plans across the state. The coordinating minister of health, Professor Ali Pate, represented by the director of the federal ministry of health, Dr Saidu Ahmed, highlighted that MAMII will…
In its efforts to implement the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project, the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Health, organized a 5-day workshop to design a context-specific intervention suite for Kano state. The workshop aimed at equipping participants with an understanding of the MAMII concept and paved the way for the designing of intervention suites and implementation plans across the state. The coordinating minister of health, Professor Ali Pate, represented by the director of the federal ministry of health, Dr Saidu Ahmed, highlighted that MAMII will redefine healthcare delivery in Nigeria. He pointed out that,…
Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso has taken a significant step towards ensuring the quality of its programs by hosting a team of panelists from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the second round of Accreditation Exercise. Kano State Government Withdraws Accreditation Of 14 Journalists The exercise, which began with an opening ceremony at the Provost’s Conference Office, aims to assess the college’s infrastructure, facilities, administration, staff strength, and operational performance. Tinubu Appoints Executive Officers Of NUC, NERDC, NEPAD SMDF The college runs degree programs in 12 departments in affiliation with Bayero University Kano and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. According…
Kwamishinan yada labarai na jihar Kano Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya ya ce a shirye yake da ya jagoranci yin kiranye ga dan Majalisar tarayya Mai wakiltar Karamar Hukumar Dala Ali Madakin Gini. Waiya Calls for Ali Madakin Gini’s Recall from National Assembly Comrade Waiya ya ce a matsayin na masanin hanyoyin kiranye yana Neman jam’iyar NNPP ta Karamar Hukumar Dala da ta bashi damar jagorantar wancan gagarumin aiki. Ya ce abubuwan da Madakin Gini yake yi Sun saba doka, saboda ya sauka daga akida da bukatun mutanen da suka zabe shi. Waiya Launches Community Orientation Volunteers Project Kwamishinan ya ce…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called for the recall of Hon. Ali Sani Madakin Gini from the National Assembly. Waiya Launches Community Orientation Volunteers Project Waiya made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Dala Local Government Area chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), citing poor representation of the people of Dala Local Government. Madaki Launches N51M Scholarship for Over 1,000 Dala Students The commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with Hon. Madakin Gini’s performance, stating that the constituents deserve better representation. He emphasized that Madakin Gini’s recall is necessary to address…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has taken a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in its electoral process. NIPR Honors Gov. Namadi with Diamond Award for Excellence The institute has inaugurated the 2025 Council Electoral Committee, tasked with conducting elections using an electronic voting system . The 13-man committee, chaired by Prof. Uche Mbanaso, has been charged with ensuring strict adherence to established rules and ethical standards. NIPR Takes Center Stage at National Council Meeting The committee’s vice chairman is Mr. Tosin Igbalawole, while other members include Mallam Mohammed Rabiu Wada, Dr. (Mrs.) Agatha Obiageri Orji-Egwu, and…
The Kano State Government has reminded intending Muslim pilgrims to complete their payment for the 2025 Hajj by February 3rd. The payment, which totals N8,457,685.59, is mandatory for all pilgrims from the Northern Zone. NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fares for Nigerian Pilgrims The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had earlier released the final fares for this year’s Hajj, with varying prices for different zones. Pilgrims from the South Zone are expected to pay N8,784,085.59, while those from Adamawa and Borno will pay N8,327,125.59. Nigerian Presidency Approves Airlines for 2025 Hajj Operations Laminu Danbaffa, Director General of the Kano State…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has marked his first year in office, with the Kogi Central Journalists Guild (KOCJG) praising his administration’s achievements. Kogi Journalists Condole Ododo Over Deaths Of Sen. Kadiri Ogohi In a statement, the Guild commended Governor Ododo’s leadership style, which has brought significant development to the state. The journalists noted that the governor’s focus on grassroots development, agricultural growth, and security has positively impacted the lives of Kogi citizens. KCJG Urges Muritala Ajaka To End Legal Hostility, Support Ododo The KOCJG praised Governor Ododo’s handling of civil servants and pensioners, describing him as the “People’s…
Suspected kidnappers attacked Garo town in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State early Sunday, abducting a young lady, Zainab, after extorting ₦8 million from her family Solacebase reports. Anambra State Security Outfit Demolishes Kidnappers’ Den Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, numbering ten, targeted the residence of a prominent businessman, Alhaji Auwal, in Garo Sabuwar Unguwa at about 1:20 a.m. “Three of them were armed with guns, while the rest carried other weapons,” a reliable source revealed. Comrade Yahaya Calls for Release Of Kidnapped Journalists The attackers reportedly forced their way into the house by breaking through a smaller door.…