Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) to revitalize the state’s education sector. This assurance was given by the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during a courtesy visit from the PLANE team. PLANE Partners Ministry of Edu to Bridge Communication Gaps Dr. Makoda acknowledged the significant contributions of PLANE’s intervention programs in Kano, which have enhanced the present administration’s efforts to ensure quality education. He emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, will continue to collaborate closely…
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The Kano State Government, through its Ministry of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, is taking steps to resolve a lingering disagreement between the Riruwai Community and Century Mining Company (CMC) regarding the Community Development Agreement (CDA). A fact-finding meeting was convened by the Commissioner, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu, with a delegation from Riruwai Community to identify the causes of the disagreement and recommend a solution. Kano State Solid Minerals Ministry Achieves Significant Milestones The Commissioner emphasized the need for mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among the parties involved. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals, Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim,…
Residents of Babawa village in Gezawa local government area of Kano were left in shock after a 45-year-old man drowned in a well. Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer Kano State Fire Service, confirmed the incident to newsmen. Tragedy:Fire Kills Couple in Ungogo Local Gov’t Area Kano He stated that the agency received an emergency call from ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa Police Division. Saminu pointed out that the rescue team successfully retrieved the man’s body from the well and later confirmed dead by health officials. Kano Governor Commiserates with Jigawa Over Majia Fire Tragedy He however, stressed…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has unveiled plans by the state government to invest in Radio Kano, transforming it into a center for training journalists and enhancing its operations. Comrade Waiya made this announcement during a familiarization visit to the station, describing Radio Kano as one of the oldest radio stations in the country, with significant potential if fully equipped. He stated that the government is committed to initiating capacity-building programs for both public and private media organizations, recognizing their critical roles in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities for youth…
In a bid to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the second phase of a women empowerment initiative under the Livestock Fattening Programme of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). Kano ACReSAL Opens Bid For Bulbula-Gayawa gully Erosion Project A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed that the program involves the distribution of livestock to women across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received three small ruminants (goats) to support their livestock entrepreneurship. KSADP, Sasakawa Project Train Kano Farmers on Safe Chemicals Speaking during the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at its retail outlets. Vandals Responsible for Buguma Wellhead Fire, Says NNPC Ltd According to a circular sent to NNPC dealers in Kano and Jigawa, the price has been reduced by N25 in Kano and N15 in Jigawa. The new prices are: Kano: N965 per litre (down from N990) Jigawa: N975 per litre (down from N990) Federal Government Absolves Self of Blame Over Petrol Price Hike However, it was observed that other filling stations in Kano, belonging…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has revealed that vandals are responsible for the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008. NNPCL Targets 3 Million Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production According to NNPC Ltd, the vandals attempted to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil, resulting in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve . This act of sabotage is part of a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone, with crude oil theft persisting since March 2023. NNPC Ltd Mourns Victims of Petrol Tanker Explosion in Niger State The vandals have…
In its efforts to alleviate suffering among its citizens, the Kano State Government has come to the aid of a vulnerable family in Tukuntawa Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The family, comprising an elderly woman, Hauwa’u, and her eight children, had been living in dire conditions after losing their husband and father several years ago. AMG Foundation Donates N1.5m Essentials to Vulnerables in Kano They were forced to sleep in a school building at night, moving to their elder daughter’s matrimonial house in the morning to allow students to attend classes. The family struggled to make ends meet, with no…
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the recomittal Kano State Centre for Disease Control Bill 2023, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen its public health infrastructure. Hand Washing Food Hygiene Key to Preventing Cholera-KNCDC The re-comittal bill, which was passed after the third reading and deliberations, aims to establish a center for disease control in Kano State. The passage of this bill is a notable achievement, as Kano State becomes the first state in Nigeria to pass a public health security bill into law. Kano a Shirye Take ta Yaki Kwalara da Sauran Cututtuka…
The NAFAHATUL-NASIRIYYA of Kabara has called on the public to emulate the noble teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a path to personal and societal growth. Commissioner Organizes Maulud At Nasarawa Children’s Home This call was made during the organization’s Annual Maulud celebration, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by Sayyada Bahijja Malam Kabara, the organization emphasized the importance of adhering to the moral and spiritual guidance exemplified by the Prophet. NAWOJ Marks Int’l Day of the Girl Child With Maulud Symposium The statement noted that parents have a crucial role to play in raising…