Bashir Ibrahim Idris Today is exactly three days since we lost our senio colleague, as astute brodcaster and a journalist per excellence, Malam Ahmad Isa Koko, former head of the Hausa Service at BOND FM, one of the three FM stations owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN in Lagos. To ardent Hausa radio listeners, Koko was a household name in the 80’s and 90’s when he held sway at Voice of Nigeria, then an arm of FRCN that focused on international broadcasting, before it later stood on its own as a station. Koko’s style of presentation was…
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Abujah Racheal The African Health Budget Network (AHBN), has introduced a Health Security Accountability Framework and Scorecard to improve preparedness and transparency amidst COVID-19 and ongoing crises like cholera, Mpox, and Lassa fever. AHBN Coordinator, Dr Aminu Magashi, stated this at the end of a three-day technical peer review retreat on strengthening accountability of health security finances in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Senegal, on Saturday in Abuja According to him, in the wake of these health crises, there is an urgent need to enhance transparency and readiness across the continent. Magashi noted that the framework, which was designed to track progress…
Khadijah Aliyu The approval of the N-774 nutrition program by the National Council of Nutrition has been described as a significant step towards accelerating national development and reducing malnutrition in Nigeria. The president Nutrition society of Nigeria Professor Wasiu Akinloye made the indication during the 54th scientific conference and annual general meeting of the nutrition society of Nigeria held in Kano According to Professor Akinloye the federal government of Nigeria has continued to recognize and place nutrition at the forefront of agenda for accelerated national development. He highlighted the importance of nutrition in addressing the country’s challenges, including poverty, poor…
Khadijah Aliyu The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has made a significant impact in the Kudai community, Dutse local government, Jigawa State by commissioning a Women’s and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Centre, solar-powered boreholes, 24 tricycles, and hand-operated tricycle carriers. in commemoration of international Peace Day 2024. Speaking at the event, the executive director of WOFAN, Hajiya Salamatu Garba, explained that the ICON 2 project is in collaboration with the MasterCard foundation. She pointed out that the initiative aims to uplift marginalized groups and improve living conditions in the region. “The 24 tricycles will support local agro-commodity transporters and loaders,…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria Ministers of Health from the Lake Chad Basin countries and Sahel sub-region have launched a comprehensive cross-border coordination plan to combat the spread of variant poliovirus in Central and West Africa. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among seven key countries – Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria – to interrupt transmission by the end of 2025. The plan focuses on: Enhanced Cross-Border Coordination: Establishing multi-country coordination mechanisms to oversee cross-border activities and facilitate seamless cooperation among nations. Synchronized Vaccination Campaigns: Implementing high-quality immunization campaigns across borders to cover all at-risk populations.…
Education stakeholders from Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states gathered in Kano to discuss ways to increase funding for Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE). In his remarks Chief of UNICEF field office Kano, Mr Rahma Farah Muhammad Rihood Farah, explained that, the initiative is crucial as ECCDE lays the foundation for basic and post-basic education, setting the stage for lifelong learning and personal growth. Represented by UNICEF Kano Field Office Education Manager, Michael Banda,he emphasized that early childhood education makes children more productive and dedicated to their work. hence the need for every states to reflect on it and ensure…
The Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf says Artificial Intelligence AI has tremendous potential to transform governance, enhance public services, and reform election processes in Nigeria. Governor Abba stated this at the 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit KANSIS Organized by the Center for Information Technology and Development CITAD. Represented by his special Assistant on State Matters Usman Bala, explained that, Artificial Intelligence AI has the capacity to streamline electoral processes, minimize human error, and enhance transparency. “Giving the experiences of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections which witnessed the exploitation of vulnerable youths, electoral violence, and the corruption of electoral officials”…
Khadijah Aliyu Ward development committee WDC chairmen in Kano have praised Pathfinder International for its efforts in raising awareness about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine across the state. During a townhall meeting organized by Pathfinder International and KNSPHCMB, chairmen of Danmaliki, Chiranci and Na’ibawa wards Tukur Abdullahi, Sabi’u Ado, and Abubakar Ibrahim Yusuf commended the organization for its volunteer community mobilizers VCMs training and town hall meeting. The chairmen emphasized that the public lacks basic information about the HPV vaccine, which is crucial in eradicating cervical cancer. They urged the government and stakeholders to intensify their efforts in disseminating knowledge…
Khadijah Aliyu A community based organization CBO in Kano society for child support and economic empowerment SOCSEE says it is leading Tuberculosis intervention across 30 LGAs in the state. The executive director SOCSEE Sunusi Hashim made the disclosure during an event to mark the CBOs nine years anniversary held in Kano According to him, as the lead CBO it has engaged 30 community based organizations in Kano for Tuberculosis program in addition to over five thousand HIV/AIDS patients integration. He maintained that,SOCSEE was established in 2014, and commenced with advocacy and distribution of mosquito nets, TB program, community Strengthening system…
Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-ul Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Dalori urged Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who is the epitome of leadership, wisdom, and kindness. “This occasion is an important date on the Islamic calendar. I therefore urge the Muslim faithful to emulate the noble teaching of the prophet of Islam” He emphasized the importance of reflecting on the Prophet’s teachings and praying for peace and economic well-being for the country. “Let us reflect and…