Khadijah Aliyu Kano-In it’s quest to prevent cervical cancer in Kano, Lagos, and Kaduna states through it’s project Enhancing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Awareness and Uptake in Nigeria. Pathfinder international has organized a HPV vaccine outreach in Kadawa Ward Ungoggo local government area Kano. Speaking the ward technical officer Kadawa PHC Ungoggo , Kabiru Usman Abubakar Falgore urged parents to utilize the opportunity by presenting their adolescent girls for the HPV vaccine. He noted that, parents in Kadawa were sensitized and enlightened by Pathfinder international on the effects of cervical cancer and the importance of HPV vaccine. The ward technical…
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The Kano 2024 School Enrollment Drive Campaign Committee paid a visit to the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II to mobilize support for the upcoming program. The Kano state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained the committee was at the Emir’s palace to seek for his support towards sensitizing the public on the importance of sending their children to school He pointed out that arrangements are in top gear to launch the enrollment drive campaign across the state. Doguwa noted that available statistics shows that Kano state recorded 900,000 out of school children, adding that the number has…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has adopted 95 orphans, taking full responsibility for their well-being and development. This compassionate move was announced during a special lunch with the children at the state’s orphanage home, marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Governor Yusuf assured the children of his commitment to providing quality education from primary to tertiary levels, healthcare services, nutritious food, and other essential social needs throughout his tenure. He emphasized that the orphans will be treated with dignity and care, empowering them to reach their full potential. “You are now my children, I will take…
Kano state government has assured the people of the state of the safety and effectiveness of the polio vaccine. Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Health, represented by the director general of Kano State private health institutions management agency (PHIMA), gave the assurance while supervising the exercise in Ghari and Tsanyawa local government areas. Recall that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had on 28th September 2024, flagged-off the 2024 polio OBR3 campaign in Dawakin Kudu local government amidst various health stakeholders and mammoth crowd of people. The commissioner pointed out that people need to understand that children are vaccinated…
Kabiru Haruna Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State marked Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day with a speech emphasizing quality leadership’s crucial role in Nigeria’s democratic progress. At the celebration, Yusuf stressed that Nigeria’s success hinges on effective leadership at national, state, and local levels. He acknowledged challenges facing Nigeria, including weak institutions, corruption, poor governance, and leadership issues. Yusuf commended Prof. Kamilu Fagge and Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil for their insightful contributions to the lecture. Their expertise shed light on Nigeria’s development trajectory. The governor reflected on Nigeria’s democratic ideals – freedom, justice, and equality – noting democracy is a journey…
Kano- The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 64th Independence Day celebration. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, citing the renewed commitment, resilience, and strength that binds the nation together. “We must acknowledge that challenges and failures are an integral part of our journey to success. However, it is our total commitment, resilience, and grit that will propel us forward,” Falgore stated. As the legislative arm of governance, the Kano State…
KHADIJAH ALIYU-NIGERIA REMAPSEN, the African media network for promoting health and environment, recently hosted a webinar to commemorate World Contraception Day, celebrated on September 26. The webinar, titled “Expanding Access and Choice: Strengthening Family Planning in West and Central Africa,” was supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). REMAPSEN President Mr. Bamba Youssouf emphasized that the webinar was organized to commemorate the 17th World Contraception Day marked on 26th September He described REMAPSEN as a platform that unites African journalists in promoting health and environmental issues, engaging authorities and partners to ensure effective healthcare solutions. The panelists Dr. Sennen…
In a continued effort to close the digital divide between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday launched a Community Network Centre in Itas Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The handover ceremony took place at the District Head’s premises in Itas, where the new centre, equipped with state-of-the-art internet facilities, was officially opened to the community as the centre is expected to provide internet access to households within its range. CITAD’s national coordinator School of Community Networks, Malam Haruna Adamu Hadejia, explained that this is the fourth hub established by CITAD,…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.…
Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano yayi kira da kada a shiga zanga-zangar tsadar rayuwa irin wadda aka shiga a baya kamar yadda ake raɗe-raɗi. Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano ya bayyana hakan ne a wani taron manema labarai a nan jihar Kano, ƙarƙashin Jagorancin shugaban skatariyar Amb. Ibrahim Waiya. Kwamitin zaman lafiyar yaja hankalin masu shirya wannan zanga-zangar kamar yadda ake raɗe-raɗi inda yace “babu wani Ɗa mai ido da zanga-zangar da aka gudanar a baya ta haifar face asarar dukiyoyi ta gwamnati dama wanda basu ji – basu gani ba, musamman idan aka duba abinda ya faru…