The Farin Dutse community in Jigawa State came together on Sunday, December 8, 2024, to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of their own, Abduljabbar Idris Farin Dutse. Abduljabbar emerged as the winner of the 2024 Jigawa State Quranic recitation competition, which is the highest category of 60 Hizb (Qur’anic recitation, Tafsir, and Qira’at). Kano Gov Awards Hajj Seats To Winners of Qur’anic Competition The Village Head of Farin Dutse, Malam Mustapha Hassan, led the celebrations and praised Abduljabbar’s dedication to Islamic studies. He urged the community’s youth to follow in Abduljabbar’s footsteps and pursue Islamic knowledge, emphasizing the importance…
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Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has reiterated that the annual Hajj pilgrimage (Hajj Ibadat) is a fixed religious obligation that cannot be postponed under any circumstances. Hajj 2024: Kano Center Officers Perform Tawaf Special Prayers This was stated by the Director General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, during a live broadcast on Rahama Radio. Alhaji Danbappa emphasized the sacred and immovable timeline for the pilgrimage, urging all intending pilgrims to complete their Hajj seat deposit payments before the official deadline. He noted that timely compliance is essential for smooth planning and execution of Hajj operations. Kano Pilgrims Welfare…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken action to address the plight of Kano graduates from Near East University in Cyprus, whose academic certificates were withheld due to unpaid tuition fees during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a statement released on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was revealed that Governor Yusuf held a crucial meeting with the university’s management to discuss the release of certificates for students who graduated between 2015 and 2019. Governor Yusuf Welcomes 29 Kano Postgraduates from India The affected graduates, many of whom studied Medicine…
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Sulaiman, has advised victims of Gender-Based Violence, GBV, to forget that experience and move on. Just as the Minister so advised the GBV survivors to embrace the oath of courage, resilience and work hard to polish themselves with ideas and opportunities to be better persons in life. Minister, Commissioner Unite to Empower GBV Survivors in Kano In a statement by Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled the Minister states this during an empowerment program for GBV survivors in Kano . She…
Ado Salisu Kano State National Education and Technology (NET) has organized a transformative workshop aimed at equipping educators across Nigeria with 21st-century digital skills. The workshop was held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Kano (KHAIRUN) which featured insightful presentations on integrating technology to enhance educational outcomes. KHAIRUN Celebrates International Qur’anic Recitation Champion In his address, KHAIRUN’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, underscored the critical role of education in societal transformation. A statement signed by the head of corporate affairs and marketing department of the university, Bilal Dahiru Tijjani said the vice chancellor emphasized that education without morality holds little value.…
Kabiru Haruna In a heartwarming display of politics without bitterness, women from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) put aside their differences to welcome the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Sulaiman, to Kano. NAPTIP Collaborates with Stakeholders to Combat GBV in Kano Leading the NNPP contingent was Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, who was accompanied by staff from her ministry. Meanwhile, Fatima Dala, a prominent woman leader of the APC, led her party members In a show of solidarity and…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Sulaiman, has reassured survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kano State of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting them. This assurance is part of the government’s broader efforts to combat GBV and promote the well-being of women and girls across Nigeria. According to Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, during an empowerment program for GBV survivors, Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim urged survivors to refrain from self-blame and isolation, emphasizing that they are not responsible for the violence inflicted upon them.…
The Mata Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women, successfully held its 6th annual conference. The event, themed “The Power of Connection,” aimed to empower women to build sustainable businesses, relationships for personal and professional growth. Held at the Meena Event Center, the conference brought together over a thousand women from diverse backgrounds. The event featured training sessions, mental health awareness, and panel discussions led by renowned experts, including Aisha N. Ahmad, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to Co-Founder of the NGO, Yasmin Obadaki, “This is just the beginning. We plan…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is set to develop a Strategic Plan for the next five years, covering 2025-2030. This plan aims to address various challenges in the health sector and improve the welfare of Nigerian doctors. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 3rd NMA National Health Summit and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the association held from December 2nd to 6th in Abuja. The communique signed by the NMA President and Secretary General, Professor Bala Audu and Dr Benjamin Egbo, recommended enhanced collaboration with medical doctors in government and positions of authority…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has taken a transformative step in empowering nine Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with nine modified PWD motorbikes in Ikara LGA Kaduna state. These motorbikes are not just mobility aids; they are platforms for economic empowerment, enabling Community Partners to engage in various vocations and serve as hubs of innovation in their communities. The PWDs are actively involved in vocations such as phone charging, selling agrochemicals, and managing solar-powered systems provided by WOFAN. These initiatives are expected to have a ripple effect, as each empowered PWD is equipped with the tools and…