Buhari Abba The Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled marked 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day by organizing a lecture in Kano to educate women with disabilities on menstrual hygiene and its importance. The event focused on the necessity of menstrual hygiene management and aimed to reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation, especially among disabled women. READ ALSO: Kanawa Foundation Commemorate MHD with Sensitization In his opening remarks, the foundation’s chairman, Malam Ibrahim Baffa Madu, stressed the need for menstrual hygiene education. “Menstrual hygiene is a fundamental aspect of women’s health, and we must provide the necessary education and resources to ensure…
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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ and Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Societal Vices YOSPIS organized a sensitization for special education students on menstrual hygiene. The event is part of activities to commemorate the 2024 World menstrual hygiene day. READ ALSO: KanSLAM Commited to Enhanced Menstrual Hygiene In her remarks, the Kano state NAWOJ chairperson Hafsat Sani Usman explained that the event was organized to sensitize students on the importance of personal hygiene during menstruation. She emphasized on the need to take regular baths, changing of pads and washing of hands from time to time…
Usman Muhammad Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State says the present administration has put the state on a foundation of economic recovery and prosperity in the last one year. The Governor stated this in his speech to the people of the state to mark one year in office. READ ALSO: Jigawa State Government Hands Over 500M RUTF To UNICEF He said, one year ago he took the oath of office as Governor of Jigawa State, and today, they are celebrating a year of selfless service filled with significant strides. Malam Umar Namadi further explained that, in the last year, the…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has denied serving poor meal to Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. A Facebook user, bearing Babagana Digima as username, on Tuesday posted on his timeline how the pilgrims had been served with poor breakfast. READ ALSO: Niger governor Umaru Bago criticizes NAHCON over 2024 Hajj He posted a picture of two plastic containers; one containing akra while the other contains pap and tagged the Facebook page of NAHCON and its staff, Fatima Mustapha, a Deputy Director at the commission. The post says “After paying N8m for Hajj see the breakfast that our…
In recognition of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) is proud to join the global community in highlighting the critical importance of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) for all women and girls. This year’s theme, “Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030,” resonates deeply with our mission to ensure equitable and dignified menstrual health for everyone in Kano State. World Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing challenges and stigmas associated with menstruation. In Kano State, many girls and women face significant barriers to managing their…
Abdullahi Kano A Kano State Hiigh Court sitting in Miller Road has restrained the police, the State Security Service (SSS) and Nigerian military from evicting the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The case was filed by emir Muhammadu Sanusi II with the four kingmakers of Kano: Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani; Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi; Sarkin Bai Mansur Adnan and Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Bello Tuta. SIMILAR: Kano Emirship Tussel:The Police Will Adhere to Court Order-CP The presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu also retrained the security agencies from arresting or harassing the emir and his kingmakers. The judge…
Usman Muhammad Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has issued offer of employment to 3,143 permanent teachers 2,445 others in the state. Speaking during the occasion for the distribution of the employment offer held at Malam Aminu Kano Triangle Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi said, the mass employment was part of plan for the successful implementation of his 12 point agenda. READ ALSO: Anniversary: BGB Progressives Congratulates Jigawa Gov. Namadi He explained that there is no government policy that can be fully and effectively implemented without enough training and capable manpower. “Our 12 point agenda designed to make Jigawa state great…
Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, Inmates Educational Foundation (IEF), has inaugurated the renovated two blocks of classrooms and donated educational materials to inmates of Medium Security Custodial Centre Gorondutse in Kano State. The foundation also donated chairs, tables, notebooks, textbooks and stationary to inmates at the custodial school. SIMILAR: Eid-el Kabir: Governor Yusuf donates cows, food items to inmates The Executive Director of the foundation, Mahfuz Alabidun, stressed that the aim was to support the reformation and reintegration of inmates through education and entrepreneurship skills for a better society we all desire. “Our mission is to ensure that every…
Kano State Government says it is poised to declare a State of Emergency on Education for the intellectual development of children in the state. Governor Abba Yusuf announced this on the occasion marking the International Children’s Day Celebration in Kano. READ ALSO: MD Ibzaar Describes Literacy As Key Component Of Education Yusuf also informed the children of his administration’s determination to improve their wellbeing by ensuring quality Education. He noted that the government would achieve this through sustaining free Education as well as construction and renovation of school infrastructure across the state. The governor also promised free uniforms and feeding…
Abdullahi Kano A kano High Court has ordered the deposed Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero to stop parading himself as emir and also directed the police commissioner to evict him from the mini palace at state road. Similarly, the order restrained Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar II, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya from parading themselves as emirs of Bichi, Gaya Rano and Karaye. The court presided by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu gave the order on Monday, 27th May, 2024.