Kabiru Haruna Senator Barau Jibrin, fondly referred to as Maliya, has been a shining star in the Nigerian political landscape since his election to the Senate in 2015. Representing Kano North, Jibrin has demonstrated unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and a steadfast commitment to the betterment of his constituents and the nation at large. Throughout his illustrious career, Jibrin has worn various hats, showcasing his versatility and expertise. As a seasoned accountant, he has brought his financial acumen to the forefront, chairing the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund. His astute leadership and fiscal…
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The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has elected a new executives to pilot the affairs of the forum for the next two years. The new executives were elected during the Annual General Meeting of the forum held in Kano. Dr Auwalu Halilu was elected co-chairperson CSO while Malam Munzali Mustapha retained his position as co-chair government. Others are Dr Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, Secretary; Maryam Garba Usman, Assistant Secretary (CSO); Surajo Mahe Alkali, Assistant Secretary (Government); Abubakar Abdullahi, Treasurer; Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer 1 and Nafisa Murtala Ahmad, Public Relations Officer 2. Hassan Ibrahim Gama, chairman advocacy…
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Joint Clusters of People with Disability in Kano Civil Society Forum, weekend rejected recent elections conducted by the Kano Civil Society Organisations (CSO), over exclusion of it’s members from the exercise. The Chairman People with Physically Challenge, Kano State Chapter, Yahaya A Yahaya, who addressed newsmen in Kano on Saturday revealed that his group were disenfranchised during the purported change of leadership by the factional group. Yahaya said “We were not contacted, informed, or given the opportunity to exercise our right to vote or be voted for in the past pseudo election of leaders of Kano…
By Kabiru Haruna Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar is a name synonymous with dedication, hard work, and selfless service to the people of Kano State. A retired civil servant, politician, and loyalist of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Umar has left an indelible mark on the state’s political and educational landscape. During his illustrious career, Umar served as a Permanent Secretary and Head of Task Force during the tenure of Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, demonstrating his exceptional leadership skills and commitment to public service. His loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya movement and its ideals has been unwavering, earning him recognition as a leading figure…
The recent announcement of a new minimum wage of N70,000 has left many pensioners feeling neglected and forgotten. Despite their years of dedicated service to the nation, they have been overlooked in the negotiations, with no serious advocate to champion their cause. This is not a new phenomenon, as pensioners have historically been marginalized in pay rise discussions. However, it is imperative that we recognize the plight of these senior citizens and take immediate action to address their struggles. Many pensioners, including former managers, commissioners, ministers, and vice chancellors, are still alive and facing unprecedented hardships. Their maximum pay during…
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says the state has recorded flooding across three Local Government Areas LGAs. The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Alhaji Isiyaku Abdullahi Kubarachi made the disclosure during a debriefing meeting with relevant stakeholders after a simulation exercise in at-risk communities. Represented by director planning research and statistics Umar Abdulaziz, he highlighted that the affected local governments include Sumaila, Kibiya, and Tudunwada. READ ALSO: Kano moves to curb flooding, clears drainages He pointed out that, following the simulation exercise, the agency and stakeholders visited two vulnerable communities – Larabar Gadon Sarki in Warawa and Gurjiya in…
The Kano state government KNSG has targeted 3,490,355 three to fifty-nine months children for the 2024 malaria campaign. The state commissioner for health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf announced the launch of the 2024 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. According to him, the world health organization WHO has recommended the use of SMC as a proven intervention and reliable for malaria prevention, especially in regions with highly seasonal malaria transmission. He said the 2024 SMC campaign will run from July 19th to October 2024, aimed at reducing malaria among the targeted group. Dr. Abubakar maintained that the intervention will involve free…
Sani Haruna In an effort to improve maternal and child healthcare in Zamfara State, a corps member Nwogu Chinonso has donated drugs and other essential items worth hundreds of naira to selected Primary Health Care centers (PHCs) in Gusau. The project was officially launched at the Emir’s Palace, where the state NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Alhassan Abdulsalam, commended the corps member for the initiative. He was represented by the Assistant Director, Corps Inspection and Monitoring, Mr. Isaac Maikur, who highlighted that the NYSC was established to promote unity, peace, and prosperity.nd development. He emphasized that, Community Development Service (CDS), remains the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday unveiled the distribution of free fertilizers worth over one billion naira to smallholder farmers including females and People with Disabilities in the state. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the initiative was in fulfillment of Governor Yusuf’s campaign promises to improve livelihood through investment in Agribusiness. READ ALSO: NABC trains 41 Kano farmers on vegetable production Governor Yusuf had during his campaign activities towards the 2023 elections promised to champion Agricultural transformation through the provision of quality and affordable Agricultural inputs as contained in his 70-page blueprint…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. He has also promised to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu further committed to finding ways to assist the private sector and sub-national entities in meeting this minimum wage requirement. READ ALSO: Nation Wide Protest:CITAD Condems Crack Down On Protesters The decisions were announced by President Tinubu at a meeting held with leaders of TUC and NLC on Thursday in Abuja. This marked the second time the parties had met in 7 days. The Labour leaders applauded President Tinubu for this fatherly gesture. The…