Ramatu Garba The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), has launched a Cooperative Window Competition towards transforming women in agri-value chain in Kano. The programme, which aimed at transforming livelihoods in Kano featured presentation of a cheque of N1 billion to Sagad Farms Limited and N500 million cheque to Royal Blue Contractors Limited, investors that participated in the first phase of SME’s window competition. The AECF Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW) programme is funded by the Canadian Government through Global Affairs Canada. Launching the programme in Kano, the Head of Programmes, AECF, Ms Susan Situma, said $1.1 million Canadian Dollars…
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Our Correspondence …Saves Africa’s $17bn Petrol Products Imports Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply to ensure adequate feedstock for domestic refineries, in order to transit from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Aliko Dangote, made this assertion during his keynote address at a summit held in Lagos by the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN). The event attracted top government officials and key stakeholders from the midstream and downstream sectors. Addressing Nigeria’s potential as a refining hub, Dangote…
Dahiru Lawan This what part of the communique issued at the end of a two-day workshop organized by the Kano state ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs on farm mapping,data collection and record keeping for enhanced crops production for food security in Kano and Nigeria as a whole. The workshop was staged for Heads of Agriculture and Natural Resources with their sectional heads, was held at kaduna. Presenting the resolution the drafting committee Chairman who doubles as Head of Agriculture Department in Minjibir Local Government, Ibrahim Muhammad , said the house unanimously stressed the need for Strategic training for…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has restated commitment to quality service delivery to enhance disaster risk management in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Zubaida Umar, stated this at the 2024 NEMA Customer Service Week, on Tuesday in Kano. The event themed: “Above and Beyond” attracted representatives of the Red Cross Society, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant stakeholders. Umar said the programme was a global initiative that recognised the essential role of customer service in organisations and those providing the services. Represented by Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, Coordinator Kano Territorial Office, NEMA, said the Customer…
Isyaku Ibrahim A seasoned politician Engineer Buba Galadima has regretted how recent remarks by Senator Rabiu Musa on LP presidential aspirant during 2023 Elections Peter Obi was misconstrued by a portion of the society Engineer Buba Galadima who was an ex ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari before they parted ways stated while speaking to newsmen He debunked in strong terms the speculation that Senator Kwankwaso will play second fiddle to Peter Obi during 2027 Polls Buba Galadima explained that his new ally did not made such a statement as Peter Obi is not match to Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso…
Rabu khalil Kura Kano South’s first female military cadet officer, Flying Officer Hindatu Adau Isa, had paid a courtesy call to his highness the Royal Father of Rano Chiefdom Alh. Muhammad Isa Umaru, at his palace. Dressed in military regalia and accompanied by friends and family members during the visit ,she narrated her experience which led to her successful graduation from the Nigerian Defence Academy. The officer sought the Monarch’s blessings and guidance as according to her they are just starting She seized the medium to call on fellow women in this part of the country to develop interest into…
Dahiru Lawan Kofar Wambai Present administration in Kano set to prioritize revitalization of crop production aimed at boosting food security State Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam stated this in a message at the opening of a two-day workshop organized for Heads of Agriculture and Natural Resources and sectional Heads of the 44 Local Government Councils holding in kaduna. Represented by the permanent Secretary of the office Malam Hussani Bashir Maikano said the rationale behind the training was to equip participants with basic mechanized farming techniques with a view to supporting Kano to achieve food sufficiency. Comrade Aminu…
Sunusi Abdullahi K naisa The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched a agribusiness training program for 500 students at Audu Bako College of Agriculture in Dambatta, Kano State, on Wednesday. This initiative is part of the Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship (WATEA) program, primarily aimed to empower women, with 80% of participants being female. At the commissioning of the project, the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, described the program as significant in empowering women and youth for self- reliance. He urged…
Isyaku Ibrahim Preparations are in top gear towards the conduct of Local Government Polls in neighbouring Kaduna State Reports from the former provincial capital of the northern state indicated that all arrangements have almost been completed towards the conduct of the nineteenth October Elections It added that all political parties in the state have renewed interest towards full participation in the Election which will determine who steer the affairs of the activities of the twenty three Local Government Councils in the north western state for the next three years The story added that the major quagmire lies with the eye…
Ibrahim Abdullahi …As Health Commissioner Harps on SWAp In its bid to harmonized activities of agencies and parastatal under its supervision in the coming year to achieve one health goal, the Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Development Partners, has organized a 5-Day Health Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization. Being conducted in Kaduna State, the workshop is aimed at orienting the stakeholders on Sector Wide Approach (SWAp); finalizing the situation analysis for 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) as well as reviewing and finalizing the MDAs’ level AOP. It will also provide cross validation of the planned…
Isyaku Ibrahim All things being equalled,embattled Manchester United Coach Erik ten Hag is as good as being replaced by German Thomas Tuchel The Gaffer at the north London side,has not been finding things so easy since the commencement of the new soccer season as the club have failed to win their last three matches despite the huge amount they spent in acquiring fresh legs Just yesterday the team underperformed at Villa Park against home team Aston Villa in a lack lustre game This according to an impeccable source from the team’s hierarchy will not be tolerated regardless of the confidence…
Isyaku Ibrahim Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa who rejoined Kano Pillars on a short term contract kick started the deal on a good note yesterday at Muhammad Dikko stadium The Skippo netted the two goals the Pyramid City Lads all needed to thrash visiting Sunshine Stars from Akure in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight which enters week five The talisman scored the opener barely four minutes into the game to make it one nil at half time The home team later increased the tally at the resumption of play in the second half of the duel through the ex Leicester…
Our Correspondence Board Chairman of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Engineer. Kayode Ojo, has felicitated with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Oladele Alake on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as “a tested politician with huge contributions to Ekiti State and Nigeria in general.” In a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Alhaji Deji Aiyelabowo, Ojo noted that the Minister is “a politician with deep developmental ideas, a leader with a big vision of a new society with transformative agenda that appears to be ahead of his time. “Dr Dele Alake is an engine…
Isyaku Ibrahim England Giants Manchester United continue to fumble in this year’s soccer season Playing at Villa park in Birmingham City, this afternoon,the north London side failed to grab the three vital points at stakeas the side drew screless against home team Aston villa who mid week defeated Bayern Munich by alone goal in Champions league The Red Devils who had earlier last week lost at home by three goals to nil in their match against Tottenham Hotspurs were totally unable to perform spiritedly as they were known for in the past The crisis ridden club who now have eight…
Isyaku Ibrahim Premier League former kings Kano Pillars otherwise called Sai Masu Gida will this afternoon at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina test visiting Sunshine of Akure for size The encounter is in continuation of the country’s top fiilght which entered week six This is a must win duel for the Kano side having gone two matches without a point This is not pretty good for team like Pillars who holds the most incredible home record in the whole of Africa having gone two hundred and two encounters without testing defeat until Nasarawa United shattered the invincibility Thus,the pressure now…
Junaidu Danladi Every 5th October is celebrated as World Teacher’s Day to recognize the contributions of teachers to the development of the society. The Day has been cebrated since 1994 as part of the anniversary to commemorate the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organization/UNICEF recommendations on the rights and responsibilities of teachers worldwide. The theme of 2024 World Teacher’s Day is “Valuing Teacher’s Voices: Towards a new Social Contract for Education” to emphasize the imperative of teachers inclusiveness and addressing the numerous challenges they are facing. This year’s celebration is coming at a critical time when many teachers are…
Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu The world cup target was set by the Minister of Sports Mr. John Enoh while speaking at 2024 Annual General Assembly of the federation held at the Delta State Government House Conference hall,Asaba today( Friday 4/10/2024). The Minister said government and the people of Nigeria are not expecting anything less than the world cup ticket from the Super Eagles and they also are expected to bring home the Afcon trophy from Morocco. Mr. John Enoh also urged the federation to bring to an end the lingering crisis about the tenure of the board’s Secretary General alongside…
Isyaku Ibrahim England giants Manchester United errors proceed in both domestic and continental events Playing last night in far away Lisbon against host Porto ,the north London side surrendered a two goal lead which could have gave them an upper advantage in the Europa league and provide relief for their embattle gaffer Erik ten Hag but the opposite was the case The English team which opened scores through Marcus Rashford later increased the tally through Danish import Rasmus Hojlund to make it two nothing But in what could be described as a defensive blunder by the United central back men…
Uba Abdullahi It had been identified that the tasks of building a prosperous Nigeria remain in the hands of Nigerians from top to bottom. The identification was contained in a felicitations message to Nigerians on the occasion of Independence Anniversary celebration by Rt Hon Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, Member,representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency expressing hope and confidence that despite enamours challenges of Security, unemployment rate and other socioeconomic problems bedeviling the nation, Nigeria would grow up again through concerted and collaborative approaches by all stakeholders on matters related to the advancement of the Nation. Chidari further stated that despite the global…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday, sentenced an 80-year-man, Ya’u Abdullahi to seven years imprisonment for sexual exploiting an eight-year-old girl. Reports that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Abdullahi of Layin Gidan Mai Unguwar Brigade Quarters Nassarawa Local Government with sexual exploitation. Justice S M Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution counsel had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. “I hereby sentence Ya’u Abdullahi to seven years imprisonment without any option of fine” Earlier, the Prosecution counsel and Kano Zonal Commander NAPTIP, Mr Abdullahi Babale, told…
By Abba Dukawa As the nation celebrates its statehood still our leaders take citizens for granted because of citizens’failures to make concerted effort in ensuring that the right must be done. We can either celebrate or sober reflections on major problems bedeviled us as a people and nation It critical look at the role of followership It must be reiterated that every Nigerian is a major stakeholder and therefore owes it a duty to salvage Nigeria from the quagmire of poor leadership. The success or otherwise of leadership will not be in isolation of followership. Both leaders and followers are…
Our Correspondence The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, has thrown its weight behind Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, the current National Deputy President, in his bid for the union’s national presidency and Dr Abimbola Oyetunde, who is vying for the National Deputy President in the forthcoming National Triennial Delegates Conference. Council Chairman, Comrade Faruk Muazu Gombe, congratulated Alhassan on submitting his nomination form, describing his aspiration as a testament to Gombe State’s leadership and excellence. “Alhassan’s unwavering commitment to journalism and media practitioners’ advancement in Nigeria is inspiring. We’re proud to call him our own,” Faruk said. Director-General, Press…
Ramatu Garba The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has trained retired and prospective retiring Civil servants as guide to properly utilize their retirement benefits. The Director-General Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR), Mr Ibrahim Dasuki-Arabi, said that the five days pre-retirement training was meant for retiring officers of Federal Parastatals in the country. He said that the essence of the programme was to prepare retiring officers to face the future and to also ensure that the quality of their lives did not depreciate. “We have virtually picked 110 agencies now and what we have is less than 10 per cent…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Kano, says has received six rescued street children in the state. The agency also reunited four rescued victims of child trafficking with their families. Mr Abdullahi Babale, the Kano Zonal Commander of the agency, said this at a news conference in Kano on Thursday. He said that a good samaritan, Hon. Kabir Abdulhamid, rescued the children along Zoo road in Kano metropolis, and handed-over the children to the agency on Sept. 24. Babale said the children aged between 7 and 9 were males, adding that, “four…
By Zainab Olufunmi Alhaji Ma’amun Da’u, Managing Director, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Authority (HJRBDA), has warned farmers planting near Challawa Goje dam, against impending flood in the area. Da’u, who gave the advice while addressing the farmers, urged them to dredge the heaps wider in order to avert flood from washing away their plantings. Da’u, who led the management of the aunthority on an inspection to the Dam on Tuesday in Kano, said the dam is an inflow from northern Kaduna and Part of Katsina. “The volume of the water is 930 billion cubic meters, 40 meter high and the…
Ramatu Garba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has presented Fast Cold Chain Equipment to Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board. Presenting the items on Tuesday, Mr Rahama Rihood-Mohammed, Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, said the gesture would strengthen child health initiatives and boost the state’s immunization coverage. The Fast Cold Chain equipment include, 39 Cold boxes, 1,420 Vaccine carriers, 1,208 Icepacks of 0.6 size and 1,704 Icepacks of 0.3 size. “These equipment are very critical because they ensure that vaccines are maintained at the optimal temperature and conditions while being administered to children. “The effective use of these…
Ibrahim Abdullahi The people of Kano state have been assured that the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF), which provides affordable, quality and accessible drugs in public health facilities, will not be allowed to collapse due its immense benefits to the teeming populace. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the assurance in his opening remarks at a 3-Day Biannual DRF Performance Feedback to Key Stakeholder, held in Kaduna state. The meeting has objectives of providing feedback to key stakeholders on the performance of DRF operations at Hospitals Management Board, Primary Health Care Management Board, and Drugs and Medical…
Uba Abdullahi As the local government election is around the corner scheduled October this year, people in Dambatta Local Government Area had been urged to elect leaders who would ensure steady development of the area This was made known by a frontline Politician in the State Hon Hafizu Sani while hosting the consultation team of Hon Mansur Ibrahim Maiganji who is vying for the Chairmanship of the area under the All Progressive Congress APC Hafizu Sani,said considering the virtues and humanitarian gestures of Mansur Ibrahim Maiganji he deserved the nod of the people in the area to steer the mantle…
By Abujah Racheal The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) has launched a new initiative aligned with the Community of Practitioners on Accountability and Social Action in Health (COPASAH) to boost health security in West and Central Africa. Dr Aminu Magashi, Coordinator, AHBN, said 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. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), report that COPASAH consists of advocates and social accountability practitioners who are committed to ensuring health rights and health equity. This network aims to…
By Zainab Olufunmi Inmates of Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre, have received various gift items from a Women wing of the Anglican Church Osumenyi in Kano State. A delegation representing the church paid a visit to the custodial centre with food items, toiletries, clothing, buckets, and various types of seasons to support the inmates to promote their welfare. Presenting the items on Saturday, Chairperson, All Anglican Women, Mrs Edna Ezike, said the gesture was their little way of supporting the inmates in the facility. Mrs Ezike urged inmates at the centre to see their incarceration as an opportunity for…
Sani Surajo Abubakar Kano State Executive Council presided by governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has today (Wednesday) approved the release of N18,827,672,314,67 for the execution of various projects across the state. The Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye Dantiye made this known while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 18th Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Government House. According to the Commissioner, the sum of N244,987,633.26 was approved for KEDCO electricity bills for the month of June, 2024 in respect of 4 major water treatment plants that include Challawa, Tamburawa, Kusalla, Watari and State Water Board Headquarters. Also…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano State Government iin collaboration with World Bank and other donor Agencies will soon commence the construction of hundreds of kilometre Roads across rural areas that will gulp millions of Naira Project Coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Programme RAMP who was equally the representative of state Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Abbas Sani Abbas, , Malam Sunusi Saleh,discllosed this at a pre contract training and retraining workshop organised for contractors, supervision consultants in the metropolis He pointed out that the programme with the support of World Bank and other donor outfits, was committed in…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Government on Tuesday opened its case before an Upper Shari’a Court, against Shafi’u Abubakar, 38, the alleged mosque arsonist. Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Kano, is charged with culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grevous hurt and mischief by fire. The offence are said to have contravened the provisions of sections 140, 148, 167 and 370 of Kano State Shari’a Penal Code Law 2000. Led in evidence, the Prosecion counsel and the Director Public Prosecution (DPP) Kano State Ministry of Justice, Salisu Tahir, presented four witnesses. The PW1, Abdulaziz Yahaya, 55, Ward Head of…
Ramatu Garba Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE), an NGO, says it will continue to support the provision of quality health and education to children and women in Kano State. The society’s Executive Director, Alhaji Sunusi Hashim, made the pledge at nine years society’s anniversary on Tuesday in Kano. He said the organisation was established in 2014, to advocate for collective participation in development programme, especially in health and education. “Our aim is to improve the living condition of people and empower vulnerable children, women and youths,” he said. Hashim further said the society had distributed mosquito nets,…
Ibrahim Abdullahi In its determination to further maintaining the robust and sustainable supply chain in all public health facilities in the state, the Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee (SHCSSC) has organized a 3-day workshop to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to some selected public primary and secondary health facilities of the state. The training is fully supported by the Global Affairs Canada Nutrition International Improved Diarrhoea Treatment Outcome Project through Forward in Action for Education, Poverty, and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM). It is aimed at making the participants to understand the role of logistics and supply chain in the supply of healthcare…
Abdulgafar Oladumeji Team Kano Saturday evening at Ahmadu Bello stadium Kaduna beat their Katsina rivals 3-2 on penalties to emerge the crowned champions of the YSFON north west zone U-17 boys football competition. The Katsina lad took a first half lead, Team Kano staged a second half come back to force the game to a one all draw at the end of regulation time. Team Katsina converted two from their five spot kicks, the newly crowned champions converted three out of their five spot kick s to cart home the coveted trophy. In the fight for the third place prize,…
Our Correspondence Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has denied selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at N898 per litre, describing the claim as “misleading and mischievous”. In a statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, said the claim by NNPCL’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, was aimed at undermining the milestone achievement in addressing energy insufficiency and insecurity. Dangote clarified that it sold the petroleum products to NNPCL in dollars, not naira, with significant savings compared to current imports. The company urged Nigerians to disregard the malicious statement and await…
Salisu Babangida The Kano State Government and house of assembly has vow to sustain skills development for its teeming youth. The Speaker of House Assembly, Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore stated this at review of Kano state youth edict and enactment proposed Kano state youth development bill 2024 in Kaduna. He said this will go along with modern reading and address current challenges affecting our youth in the state. Account to him, “back then socio-economic, political challenges affecting youth were not like what we are battling today. “Establishment of youth club is a commendable effort to engage youth due to their…
Aminu Kabir Yasser Kano State Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Ibrahim Jibril, has requested the state command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to establish a unit within the Audu Bako Secretariat complex in the state capital, to check the activities of drug peddlers and users. He said the call was necessary because some unscrupulous elements were taking advantage of the spacious secretariat complex to sell and abuse drugs. The Commissioner made the appeal while receiving the state Commandant of the NDLEA, Mr. Abubakar Idris Ahmad, in his office, in Kano. “The issue of drug abuse among youths in…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has shifted resumption date for all day public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state to Tuesday 17th September, 2024. While pupils and students in boarding schools across the state will resume on Monday 16th September, 2024. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru quoted the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explaining that the adjustment follows declaration of 16th Sept, 2024 as public holiday to celebrate Eid-el Maulud. ” The adjustment is therefore to allow students to celebrate this holy date…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) says it received 35 complaints in the month of August. The Commander of NHFSS in Kano State, Abdullahi Al-ameen, made this known in an interview on Wednesday in Kano. He said the service is trying its best to deliver on its mandate, including prevention, detection of crimes and illegal activities perpetrated in the forests. According to him, out of the 35 complainants, 27 have been treated, while eight are pending. “Most of the cases were on arm robbery, animal theft, phone theft, tricycle and motorcycle theft, vandalism among others.…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano command has urged all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations in other to prevent road crashes and ensure the safety of lives and property. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Ahmed Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Abdullahi Labaran on Sunday in Kano. According to the statement, “to ensure effective compliance, the command has also deployed it’s personnel, patrol vehicles across major highways and strategic routes within the state to facilitate effective smooth operations. “The general public should comply with…
Our Correspondence Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf extends deepest congratulations to the entire Muslim Ummah in the state and across the nation on the blessed occasion of Eid Maulud, marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). Governor Yusuf noted that Eid Maulud is a special occasion for Muslims to reflect on the exemplary life, teachings, and virtues of the Prophet, who embodied peace, compassion, humility, and love for humanity. “As genuine and good Muslims, we must emulate and strive to uphold the exemplary virtues of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) in our daily interactions with one another as sure…
Isyaku Ibrahim Demonstration be it peaceful or otherwise is being staged to press home demands of the larger society on certain burning issues that have been itching their minds for long Thus when it was held the aim is to put Government on it toes in order to withdraw some of its unfavourable or draconian policies with a view to bringing succour or in other words relief to the oppressed These ideally are some of the basic reasons behind organising such protest in an enlightened community But one could wonder that the recent protest in the country tagged badgovernance which…
Our Correspondence Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives in a motor accident in Kura Town on Tuesday. This devastating incident and two others in the neighboring Imawa Town recently, were indeed sad occurrences that left the entire state in mourning. Governor Abba Kabir therefore joins the bereaved families, Kura and Imawa communities in their grief and extends deepest sympathies to all who have been affected by these tragic incidents. He also called on drivers, especially those plying the busy Kano-Zaria highway, to exercise…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano State Vigilante Outfit has hailed Present administration for the financial assistance rendered to the widow of a recently murdered member of the Group in Tudun Fulani Hamlet of Ungogo Local Government Area Malam Bashir Auwalu Commander of the Outfit, Alhaji Shehu Muhaammad Rabiu made the thunderous commendation while interacting with newsmen He described the act of benevolence exhibited which is highly spectacular did not stop there as Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf pledged to provide the widow a job opportunity in the state civil service so as to cater for children the late vigilante officer left Alhaji Shehu…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The Kano State Government has approved Sunday, September 15th, 2024, as the new resumption date for all boarding public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state for the start of the 2024/2025 first term academic session. Pupils and students in day schools across the state will resume on Monday, September 16th, 2024. It should be noted that the state Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, announced on Saturday, September 7th, the postponement of the school resumption date. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, urges parents/guardians…
Uba Abdullahi The recent delivery of federal government Rice palliatives headed by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin Maliya has thrown smiles in the minds and mouths of the people in Kano State. The message of federal government Rice palliatives had come at a right time when people are battling and struggling on what to eat on daily basis as the palliatives had bring succour to the lives of the people in Kano State This was made known by the Senior legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President,Hon Mansur Ibrahim Maiganji while supervising the Palliatives distribution exercise. Hon. Mansur Ibrahim…
By Ramatu Garba The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disable, in collaboration with Development Research and Projects Centre(DRPC) have engage stakeholders on domestication of National WEE policy and Action Plan in the state. The DRPC Senior Program Associate, Umar Ahmad-Umar, said the Stakeholders Engagement with private sector was aimed to review and domesticate policy for Kano. “We brought together stakeholders from the private sector to look at the National Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy and Action Plan to provide their input on how best it can be reviewed,adopted and domesticated. “We earlier had pre engagement with other…
By Ramatu Garba The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed 49 persons killed and 226 communities affected by flood and windstorm in 27 Local Government Areas of the state from January, 2024 till date. The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Alhaji Isyaku Abdullahi-Kubarachi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen in Kano. He recalled that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) had earlier predicted high risk of flooding in 14 local government areas of the state. He said the affected areas included Tudun Wada, Gwale, Wudil, Danbatta, Ajingi, Dala, Gwarzo, Madobi, Bichi, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Tarauni, Minjibir, Bebeji, Rogo, Shanono,…