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…
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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…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed his commitment to upgrading the Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) station to meet the standards of leading television stations in Nigeria. Kano Launches TikTok Initiative to Promote Governor’s Projects The Commissioner made this declaration during a familiarization tour of ARTV, emphasizing the need to fully digitalize the station. SNB Commends Gov Yusuf For Appointing Waiya As Commissioner He highlighted the importance of equipping the station with modern facilities and ensuring that its staff acquire the necessary digital skills for effective operations. Comrade Waiya: Breathing New Life into…
Dr. Alex Mana, a renowned sports administrator and retired FIFA referee, has been appointed to head the petitions panel at the ongoing Gombe State Principals Cup Football Competition and Athletic Championship. Inter-School Sports : Gombe Sets Stage for Tomorrow’s Kick-Off This competition brings together 31 secondary schools, comprising 15 private and 16 public schools, all vying for top honors . New Facilities Unveiled for Gombe Inter-Schools Competition The Gombe State Principals Cup is a developmental football program aimed at promoting sports among secondary school students. Over 3500 Athletes Set For Gombe Inter-Schools Championship The competition is being sponsored by Green…
A dinner was recently hosted by Kano State’s Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), led by the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG), in honor of Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, Commissioner for Women, Children, and Disabled. Kano Ministry Holds Stakeholder Meeting to Address Humanitarian Crises The event aimed to strengthen ties between the ministry, NGOs, and partners, while intensifying collaboration for the implementation of the ministry’s 2025 budget and Annual Operational Plan. In his welcome address, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Chairman of AMG Foundation and Technical Advisor to the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, congratulated Commissioner Hajiya Amina on her…