The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kano State, has flagged-off sensitization campaign on national anthem and national values Charter across the state. The acting direction NOA Kano Director Alhaji Rabi’u Ado flagged off the campaign. According to him, NOA is now more than ever before ready to take the campaign on National Anthem and the Charter Values to the grassroots.Rabi’u Ado pointed out that people at all levels should rally behind the ongoing campaign with a view to move Nigeria forward. “The aim of the program is to re-orientate and redirect Nigerians, regardless of class, ethnicity, or religion toward the values…
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Kabiru Haruna A commencement ceremony marked the launch of the Nigerian Agritourism Village Project in Kano. Prince Akinloye Ogunmodede, representing Ambassador Arc Trust Henry Ogbol, delivered a keynote speech highlighting national and international issues of importance. The project aims to promote food security, sufficient food production, and rural community development through public-private partnerships. Recent technological advancements and federal government campaigns support farmers in growing crops like cassava. To expedite Nigeria’s journey to food security, Prince Ogunmodede emphasized the need for greater investment in storage and preservation infrastructure. Dignitaries in attendance included the State Coordinator of Kano, Nura Danjuma, representatives from…
Over 40 educational stakeholders in Kano State have benefited from a two-day training program under the Educational and Youth Empowerment Project (EYE) initiated by UNICEF. The program, funded by the European Union, aims to enhance school safety and security, addressing the shortcomings in the current system. According to Ms. Aisha Abdullahi, the state education facilitator of EU EYE, the training is designed for EYE teachers from various local governments and schools, who will then train their colleagues on school safety. This initiative is crucial, as noted by Mr. Cacsar Akuduke, Executive Director of Talents in Children Promotion, who emphasized that…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting two teenage girls. NAN reports that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Akar of Gidan Wanka, Unity Road, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano with two-count charge on trafficking and sexual exploitation. Delivering judgment, Justice S M Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. Shu’aibu sentenced the defendant to 14 years imprisonment without option of fine. The judge also ordered him to…
Jigawa State has recorded a remarkable 700% increase in immunization coverage, rising from 7% in 2016 to 49% in 2021, thanks to the innovative “Jakada Lafiya” initiative. The state government, in partnership with UNICEF and GAVI, launched the initiative to improve immunization coverage and strengthen primary healthcare services. The Jakadan Lafiya initiative engages Health Ambassadors, traditional birth attendants, and community leaders to educate caregivers on the importance of immunization and track vaccination status. Zakiya Nasiru, a mother of one, travels 6km to get her child immunized, citing awareness and education from Health Ambassadors. “I hardly forget immunization days because of…
Kabiru Haruna Agritourism, a burgeoning industry, combines tourism and agriculture to promote sustainable practices, support local economies, and foster global understanding. This innovative approach bridges the gap between urban and rural communities, supporting local economies and promoting sustainable practices. Agritourism involves visiting and participating in agricultural activities, such as farm-based activities, rural experiences, and educational components. These may include farm tours and workshops, crop harvesting and planting, livestock management, wine and cheese production, and organic farming practices. Agritourism offers numerous benefits, including supporting local economies and rural development, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, preserving cultural heritage and traditional practices,…
Ado Salisu The much awaited new date for Gombe Inter-Secondary Schools AthIetics Championships is finally here. The Premier event will now hold on November 11th – 16th, 2024 as the prestigious Pantami Stadium will host over 85 Secondary Schools from 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State, a development which is viewed as unprecedented in the annals of Sports in the State. October, 18th to 24th 2024 previously fixed for the championship was scraped following scheduled government activity involving the State Education Ministry. Over 65 Secondary Schools Games Masters have since been trained for the meet with an estimated number…
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Kwara Governor’s Wife, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq are among Africans to be honoured at the 2024 Afro Award in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer of the Afro Awards. Oduala, a Film Director, disclosed that Jonathan and Abdulrazaq are among the 18 honourees to be honoured during the 3rd Edition of the Afro Award on Saturday. He stated that the honourees are among Africans and Americans, who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavours. Some of the awardees…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The President underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation. The President notes that her election attests to her competence and character and affirms the enormous talents that abound in Nigeria. President Tinubu describes Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and…
Nafisa Murtala Ahmad The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has unveiled the Cooperative Window Competition, aimed at empowering women in agricultural value chains and transforming livelihoods in Kano State. At the launch, AECF presented cheques totaling N1 billion to Sagad Farms Limited and N500,000 to Royal Blue Contractors Limited, winners of the first phase of the SME Window Competition According to Susan Situma, Head of Programs at AECF, “Our aim is to improve the enabling environment and reduce systematic gender inequalities that women entrepreneurs and farmers face. She explained that , $1.1 million Canadian Dollars equivalent to N1.3 billion have…