A non-governmental organization, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA has urged journalists to get acquainted with the Electoral Act to further educate Nigerians about the Election. The Executive Director, PAACA Ezenwa made the call during a one-day capacity-building workshop for media, in Kano. According to him during voter and civic education, the media enlightened the public without drawing their attention to the actual laws, especially the electoral act. The executive director explained that journalists serve as watchdog of the society, saying that partnership and robust engagements with the media would yield positive results. “We are partnering with the media…
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Barrister Auwalu Mohammed assumes office as new Acting Director, Radio Nigeria Abuja Operations on Monday, 6th May 2024. He assumes the position at an official welcome meeting by the members of the Committee of Management, who represent the heads of departments and general managers, of FRCN Abuja operations, following the retirement of Alhaja Sherifat Ahmed. In his remarks Barrister Mohammed said he is a strong believer in doing things the right way and emphasized the importance of staff discipline in carrying out their duties. During an interview with Click Naija in his office, Auwalu Mohammed conveyed his joy about his…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court of Appeal, fixed May 9th to hear a suit filed by a Kano Cleric,Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy. NAN reports that an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022, sentenced Abduljabbar to death by hanging for blasphemy. When the case came up for hearing, Counsel to the Appellant, Mr Sadiq Yusuf, requested for N20 million cost against the Kano State government for wasting the appellant’s time. The state Counsel, Bashir Saleh, objected to the appellant’s request, adding that he was served with the court processes in March…
Sani Haruna The Zamfara State House of Assembly has approved the extension of Six months tenure for Fourteen Local governments Interim Administrators in the State. This was sequel to a report presentation by an adhoc Committee led by the Deputy Speaker Adamu Aliyu Gummi. All the Fourteen Local government Interim Administrators appeared before the Committee for Screening and confirmation. Recall that on the 24/04/2024, Governor Dauda Lawal Sent a letter seeking the House to screen and confirm the Interim Administrators for another 6 months as required by the Law. Which necessitated the House under the leadership of its Speaker Bilyaminu…
Ramatu Garba The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 30 per cent of its convicted inmates have been empowered with various vocational skills to cater for the needs of their families. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Musbahu Lawan made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano. Lawan said the inmates were transformed not only to become law-abiding citizens but also to earn a living through the skills and vocation they learned while in custody. According to him, the inmates were being trained on different skills acquisition such as local and…
Kano state house of assembly KNHA has urged Kano state government KNSG to set up a committee to work in collaboration with relevant agencies to guide Kano residents on how to access loans through the bank of industry (BOI). This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Earlier member representing Doguwa Constituency Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad presented a motion of urgent public importance on the need for Kano to access federal government loans through the bank of industry BOI He explained that, he had visited the…
Pregnant Women have been advised to visit the nearest hospital for anti natal care ANC and delivery to avoid anemia and other complications. Professor Hadiza Galadanci made the disclosure in Kano. Professor Galadanci who doubles as the Director Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy Bayero university Kano pointed out that,women that go for ANC receive drugs that would improve their health,while a skilled birth attendant can detect problems during delivery such as excessive bleeding and other complications. She stressed that a research conducted by Professors from Nigeria, Birmingham, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa initiated a new method…
The Kano state government KNSG says it would do everything possible to strengthen immunization services across the Forty-four local government Hospitals. The state commissioner for health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf stated this during the flag off of the 2024 African Vaccination AVM Week organized by Kano state government KNSG in collaboration with development partners. According to him, the celebration reminds all stakeholders including communities, households and individuals to remain vigilant to ensure Kano state continue to improve its immunization services and Nigeria stay Polio free. “We will redouble our efforts to fight all diseases that requires vaccination to stay healthy…
In the heart of the Savannah, a hibernating white lion lay dormant, waiting for its moment to rise. Governor Yahaya Bello, once ousted by Prince Abubakar Audu, returned to the political scene after Audu’s untimely death. Like a wounded lion, Bello emerged as the Governor of Kogi State, defying all odds. For eight years, he ruled with an iron fist, meting out swift justice to any wrongdoing. His reign was marked by a mix of progress and controversy, leaving behind a legacy of both good and bad. Through his initiatives, Bello spent more time in Abuja, particularly in Zone 4,…
The management of Best Choice Hospital has announced the relocation of the facility from Sabuwar Gandu to Tal’udu Round About near Sheikh Bashir El-Rayyah College, Kano city. In a statement signed by the chairman of the Hospital Auwal Muhammad Lawal and made available to journalists in Kano. READ ALSO: Best Choice Hospital relocates to Tal’udu in Kano He however noted that Best Choice does not have any branch and has nothing to do with the previous location. Lawal assured the public of quality health care service in the new Best Choice Hospital similar to what they have been rendering at…