The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajia A’isha Ibrahim, has inaugurated the newly elected executives Kano State Council. The inauguration, held at the NUJ Press Center, also featured the commissioning of a new NAWOJ Secretariat. In her address, A’isha Ibrahim urged the new leadership, led by Sayyada Bahijja Kabara, to uphold the trust placed in them and work diligently to achieve the association’s objectives. She emphasized the importance of unity among members and encouraged the executives to focus on promoting the development of Kano State and the country as a whole. The newly commissioned NAWOJ…
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Khadijah Aliyu The partnership to engage reform and learn PERL has organized a close-out session after 100 months of intervention in Kano. The partnership commenced intervention in Kano on 2nd May 2026, which ended on 7th September 2024 with particular emphasis on policy and strategy, public financial management, education health, and open governance partnership, among others. Declaring the event open, the special guest of honour, who doubles as the secretary to the state government, Dr Baffa Bichi, explained that PERL had recorded tremendous 95% success in Kano. He pointed out that PERL has catalyzed reforms across all sectors in addition…
Khadijah Aliyu A non governmental organization the Campaign for Transformative Governance (CFTG) has organized a multi- stakeholders dialogue town hall meeting in Kano. The state chairman CFTG Kano Comrade Usman Abdulhamid explained that, the meeting is a means to bring together all the stakeholders, mobilize and sensitize them on how to engage government and how Kano people can have a say in governance. “To discuss in the areas of education , health, water resources and other important issues that affect the people in Kano” He stressed that, CFTG is a coalition of civil society organizations CSOs, labour unions, community based…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Government KNSG in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA distributed relief materials to 553 households affected by 2024 windstorm in the state. Flagging off the distribution to victims from Minjibir and Gabasawa Local Government areas governor Abba Kabir Yusuf represented by the State Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi called on communities to maintain safety by sanitizing their environment through clearing of drainages and avoiding dumping of refuse on water ways. He explained that, Kano conducted stakeholders meetings awareness and sensitization campaigns to avert flooding in the state…
Uba Abdullahi Kano State government reiterated its determination towards uplifting the living standards of the people in the State through public-oriented Programs and projects. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the State His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam while lunching interventions provided by Alhaji Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu, Majority Whip of the State House of Assembly representing Gabasawa held at Zakirai. Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Alhaji Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso said the State government is embarking on projects and programs in consideration with the yearnings and aspirations of the people which…
Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. A statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kir, quoted the Commissioner of Education on Alhaji Umar Haruna Dog,uwa, explaining that the decision to postpone the resumption date is compelled by some urgent reasons. http://Kano Gov’t Takes Action Against Excessive Fees in Private Schools Umar Doguwa pointed out that another day for the school’s resumption would soon be announced by the ministry. “ I wish to inform pupils, students and parents…
The attention of the NNPC Ltd has been drawn to a press release by The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, which claims that the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) is being undermined by actions of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Specifically, MURIC Asserts that recent changes to the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will prevent the Dangote Refinery from offering lower Prices and that NNPC Ltd has become the sole offtaker of all products From the refinery. To set the records straight, NNPC Ltd wishes to further state as follows: The pricing of petroleum products from any…
Kano, Nigeria – The Kano chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has inaugurated a new team of executives, led by Chairperson Bahijja Malam Kabara, a seasoned journalist from the Kano State Ministry of Information. In her Inaugural speech, Kabara pledged to prioritize the professional development of women journalists, promote gender equity in media representation, and foster partnerships with the government to improve the welfare of women and children. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top officials from NAWOJ and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), including Aisha K. Burra, National President of NAWOJ, and Abdulrazaq Bello Kaura,…
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has proceeded on an indefinite leave of absence. Ngelale said the decision was taken after significant consultations with his family over the past days as a “vexatious medical situation had worsened. Text On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family. While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision…
The Kano State Government says it has taken a significant step towards enhancing the gene pool of wild animals at the Kano Zoological Garden. According to Sadik Kura Muhammad, Managing Director of the Kano Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), the garden has recently received a new stock of wild animals. According to him, the new additions include crocodiles from the Lake Chad basin, warthogs, cats, jackals, and beacons. “This move is aimed at promoting gene pool breeding and conservation efforts” Conservator Kura pointed out that KAZOWMA has also reviewed the feeding protocol for the animals to ensure their…