Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting two teenage girls. NAN reports that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Akar of Gidan Wanka, Unity Road, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano with two-count charge on trafficking and sexual exploitation. Delivering judgment, Justice S M Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. Shu’aibu sentenced the defendant to 14 years imprisonment without option of fine. The judge also ordered him to…
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Jigawa State has recorded a remarkable 700% increase in immunization coverage, rising from 7% in 2016 to 49% in 2021, thanks to the innovative “Jakada Lafiya” initiative. The state government, in partnership with UNICEF and GAVI, launched the initiative to improve immunization coverage and strengthen primary healthcare services. The Jakadan Lafiya initiative engages Health Ambassadors, traditional birth attendants, and community leaders to educate caregivers on the importance of immunization and track vaccination status. Zakiya Nasiru, a mother of one, travels 6km to get her child immunized, citing awareness and education from Health Ambassadors. “I hardly forget immunization days because of…
Kabiru Haruna Agritourism, a burgeoning industry, combines tourism and agriculture to promote sustainable practices, support local economies, and foster global understanding. This innovative approach bridges the gap between urban and rural communities, supporting local economies and promoting sustainable practices. Agritourism involves visiting and participating in agricultural activities, such as farm-based activities, rural experiences, and educational components. These may include farm tours and workshops, crop harvesting and planting, livestock management, wine and cheese production, and organic farming practices. Agritourism offers numerous benefits, including supporting local economies and rural development, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, preserving cultural heritage and traditional practices,…
Ado Salisu The much awaited new date for Gombe Inter-Secondary Schools AthIetics Championships is finally here. The Premier event will now hold on November 11th – 16th, 2024 as the prestigious Pantami Stadium will host over 85 Secondary Schools from 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State, a development which is viewed as unprecedented in the annals of Sports in the State. October, 18th to 24th 2024 previously fixed for the championship was scraped following scheduled government activity involving the State Education Ministry. Over 65 Secondary Schools Games Masters have since been trained for the meet with an estimated number…
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Kwara Governor’s Wife, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq are among Africans to be honoured at the 2024 Afro Award in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer of the Afro Awards. Oduala, a Film Director, disclosed that Jonathan and Abdulrazaq are among the 18 honourees to be honoured during the 3rd Edition of the Afro Award on Saturday. He stated that the honourees are among Africans and Americans, who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavours. Some of the awardees…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The President underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation. The President notes that her election attests to her competence and character and affirms the enormous talents that abound in Nigeria. President Tinubu describes Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and…
Nafisa Murtala Ahmad The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has unveiled the Cooperative Window Competition, aimed at empowering women in agricultural value chains and transforming livelihoods in Kano State. At the launch, AECF presented cheques totaling N1 billion to Sagad Farms Limited and N500,000 to Royal Blue Contractors Limited, winners of the first phase of the SME Window Competition According to Susan Situma, Head of Programs at AECF, “Our aim is to improve the enabling environment and reduce systematic gender inequalities that women entrepreneurs and farmers face. She explained that , $1.1 million Canadian Dollars equivalent to N1.3 billion have…
Kebbi State Government has announced that all the nine abducted residents of Kanya district of Wasagu local government area have been rescued in a fierce gun duel between the gallant security personnel and the abductors, while one victim is still under captivity. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris and made available to newsmen in Gusau the Zamfara State capital. According to the statement, the Director Security, Cabinet Office, Abdurrahman Usman Zaga who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, also said the gallant team engaged the bandits in a…
To keep Primary and Secondary School clean hygiene for both teachers and pupils especially during school hours Senator Representing Kaduna central Senatorial district Lawal Adamu Usman has layed foundation for construction of modern restrooms,Solar boreholes and overhead Tanks across schools in his constituency. Speaking at the laying foundation ceremony at Sabon Tasha, Chikum local government area in Kaduna state, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman explained that this is to keep the schools clean through building modern restrooms,and Solar boreholes, and each tank contains 5000 liters. Senator Lawal Adamu who is also the Chairman Senate committee on Primary and Secondary School education…
The ministry of Health in Gaza says at least 42,010 people have been Killed and 97,720 wounded by Israel Defense forces in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In its daily update on the killing and wounding of Palestinians, the ministry said of those, 45 Palestinian were killed and 130 wounded in the last 24-hour reporting period. Meanwhile, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reports the Ein el-Hilweh camp close to Sidon, El-Buss in Tyre, and Beddawi north of Tripoli have been affected by Israeli air strikes. The organisation’s operations remain limited in the Tyre area in the…