The Executive Secretary kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has strongly condemned the unprofessional conduct exhibited by some medical personal at Murtala Hospital Specialist Hospital, saying it was disheartening. and unacceptable. Adding that some staff at Maternity Unit of the hospital sent away maternity Patients on the flimsy excuse of no water at the theatre and labour rooms. Dr. Nagoda explained that on receiving the news myself and other official went round together to a ascertain the situation whereby we find out, there was running water from the tap with stand by two truck tanks water placed…
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Kano State Police Command has said that it has handed over about N9.9 million wrongly transferred to a POS operator, to the rightful owner in Dawanau International Grains Market, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano on Thursday. He explained that a POS operator reported to the Police that he realised that one of his customers who is yet to be identified, wrongly transferred N10 million instead of N10,000. Kiyawa explained that on receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Usaini…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola SWAN Kano The SWAN Kano Pop Cola Man of the Match for the recent Match Day 25 fixture between Kano Pillars FC and Rangers FC, held at Sani Abacha Stadium has been awarded to Mubarak Sani Shahada of Kano Pillars FC. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with noteworthy performances from both teams. Mubarak Sani Shahada showcased exceptional skill and talent during the game, contributing significantly to Kano Pillars’ performance. He scored the opening goal for Pillars at the 27th minute, capitalizing on a well-executed square pass from Mustapha Umar. His goal played a crucial…
Sports betting company, Bet9ja and Aiteo, an integrated energy company in Nigeria, have been warned to stop ambushing the rights granted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to its sponsors and partners, which include any promotional, advertising, marketing and other commercial exploitation rights and opportunities in relation to the Federation and the national football teams, including players’ image rights. This warning was handed down by Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, NFF’s marketing partner. In a media statement, Pamodzi said the two companies especially, as well as a few others, have been trying to reap where they did not sow and have continued to associate…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor and other Principle Officers of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil (ADUST). The purpose of the visit was to seek collaboration with the university in the development of sports programs and to introduce new executive members of the SWAN Kano State Chapter. During the visit, the Chairman of SWAN Kano, Zaharaddeen Sale, who was accompanied by the Excos members and National SWAN Ex-Officio in charge of Northwest Rilwanu Idris Malikawa, commended the university on the recent appointments of…
In it’s continue efforts to ease the current hardship people going through Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended his administration palliative supports to all admitted patients in the state hospitals This is was made known by Executive Secretary kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda at the closing of the distribution of foodstuff at Dambatta General Hospital. According to him palliatives was meant for the in-ward patients in each facility to kick start the month of Ramadan the items are 10kg each of rice and maize. Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda added that since the inception of the present…
By Ameen Kabir Yassir Gwale Veterinary Reference Laboratory in Kano state will soon launch collaboration with the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, to achieve the concept of One Health. One Health is an integrated, unifying approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment. The State Project Coordinator, Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, explained that the institutions would collaborate to achieve better public health outcomes. The KSADP Coordinator disclosed this during the launch of mop up of annual Contagious Bovine Pleuropnuemonia,…
By Tasi’u Jibo Dawanau Bagwai local government council has banned Gala dance in Dabinai vegetable market and neighbouring Villages with immediate effect. The Caretaker chairman of the council, Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya stated this while addressing teeming populace at the local government’s secretariat He said,the move was to minimise immoralities and ensure effective security of lives and properties across the society The interim said thelocal administration is committed to executing developmental projects that have direct impact to the lives of the citizenry In his remarks,the Local Government chairman of New Nigeria People Party NNPP Alhaji Mas’ud Mohd Badau advised people…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Kano darling soccer team Pillars will Wednesday afternoon test Enugu Rangers fondly called flying antelope for size in continuation of the country’s top flight0. The duel will feature two of the most brilliant tacticians in the local scene giving their lads instructions on how best to carry the day that is Maikaba on the Pillars side and Ilechukwu on the other. The encounter is expected to be tough as all the sides are surely in need of the vital points as the competition has started reaching its peaks and unequivocally earning the maximum points will boost their…
By Rabi’u Khalil Interim chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Council Dr. Mani TSoho has pledged to sustain the tempo in the fight against security threats retarding socio economic progression in the Area. Dr.Mani Tsoho was speaking at the swearing in ceremony of members of his team encompassing the vice chairman,secretary and councillors held at Gwarzo Islamic centre. “We are experiencing infiltration of bandits, kidnappers,armed robbers coupled with cattle rustlers due to our proximity to Katsina and Zamfara states hence needs to put hands together to checkmate the situation said Dr.Mani Tsoho He however promised to support to the fullest all…
Africa’s top-ranked team, Nigeria will host reigning African champions South Africa in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 5th April. The encounter at Nigeria capital’s magnificent facility will kick off at 4pm, with Algerian referee Ghada Mehat as referee. Mehat’s compatriots Asma Feriel Ouahab and Lamia Atman will be in the roles of assistant referee 1 and fourth official respectively, while Mariem Cheddad from Mauritania will serve as assistant referee 2. Senegalese Fadouma Dia, a former FIFA referee, will be referee assessor while Ghanaian Chrstine…
By Haruna Muhammad Gunduwawa Caretaker Chairman of Karaye local government Alhaji Wada Nababa Tudun Ƙaya Zannan Ƙaraye has called for wider support so as to attain set out goals He was speaking at the sworn in of the Vice Chairman and Secretary of the Caretaker council.and councillors. Alhaji Wada Nababa Tudun Karaye a former lawmaker that represented the Area at the state legislature, Said, they will accord greatest emphasis on improving education, health and water supply.. Other areas he said comprise Agriculture and Youth and women empowerment. He warned workersof the council on the need to uphold their duties in…
By Tasiu Jibo Dawanau Ɓagwai caretaker Administration has cancelled all Land allocation by Previous council and Temporary appointments with immediate effect. The interim Management Officer Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Gadanya announced this shortly after the swearing in ceremony of his vice chairman, ,secretary and councillors of the caretaker Government. Alhaji Bello Abdullahi said, the local administration would work tirelessly to initiate viable projects for the wellbeing of the teeming populace. He urged them to work closely with all and sundry for the rapid development of the area and Kano at large. In his remarks, the Director personnel management of the council…
By Ibrahim Abdullahi Interim Management Officers have been enjoined to accord health sector special attention. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made the call shortly after monitoring polio vaccination in Kiru and adjacent Bebeji Local Government Area. He said this became necessary in view of the paramount importance of the field , The medical practitioner explained that nobody could dispute the fact that health is wealth as nothing could be practical in its absence. He further urged them to ensure all eligible children across the 44 LGAs are fully vaccinated against poliomyelitis as the ministry and other stakeholders…
By Our correspondent The Kano State Fire Service said that fire razed two substation transformers at Transmission Company Dan’agundi in Kano Municipal. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen. Abdullahi said we received a distress call at about 04:10 p.m from one Umar that there was a fire outbreak at the Dan’agundi. We quickly sent a fire vehicle to the scene at about to bring the situation under control. “TR one with 60 MVA capacity and TR two 60 MVA capacity with one crane caught fire”,the public relations officer…
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi stated that the one-week NFF D-License Coaching Course held at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja was meant to identify, empower and engender focus for coaches at the grassroots. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme, which took participants through both practical and classroom sessions, Sanusi said the NFF has, through the Technical Department, identified those among the participants that are capable of working assiduously with the Federation to drive real talent discovery at the grassroots. “The NFF contacted the Confederation of African Football about organizing…
By Our Correspondent In a commendable initiative, the NRCS Kano branch has taken significant strides in community preparedness by training over 100 Jummat mosques volunteers on vital role of first aid, rapid response. The training place a strong emphasis on both first aid services, rapid response and enhancing understanding of the Red Cross Emblem. The Branch secretary, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi said vital role of first aid as always remain entry point to critical stakeholder. He said five participant were carefully selected from 20 mosque for the training. They were equipped with essential first aid knowledge and ensure them how they…
By Ibrahim Abdullahi Fagge local counci has been given a pat on the back for its excellent preparation towards the success of ongoing polio campaign statewide. The commendation came from the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, while supervising the exercise in some parts of the LGA. Dr. Labaran stated that he was exceptionally happy to see teams of supervisors, vaccinators and other workers doing their job diligently in all the places he and his team visited. He also venetatedparents in the locality for bringing out their children for the vaccination against the dreaded disease worthy of emulation. The…
By Isyaku Ibrahim There is no doubt about it that Kano is a hub of soccer enthusiasts right from the time immemorial Thus at present, spectators from far and wide thronged Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata whenever their beloved Kano Pillars is playing no matter what team is playing in either English premier league in or Spanish La Liga to watch the local competition. This is something that cannot be obtained in most parts of the country particularly at this period that there economic situation is unbearable. Sincerely speaking, this is something marvelous and worthy of emulation as it clearly shows…
By Dahiru Lawan Kofar Wambai Forum of Directors Personnel Management (DPMs) in the forty-four local governments in the state have pledged to support the new interim Committee chairmen to attain success. The Chairman of the Forum and equally, DPM of Nassarawa local government, Alhaji Auwalu Makama Dambatta made this known in an interface with Journalists after the swearing-in of the new officers. Alhaji Auwalu Makama Dambatta added that as administrative and accounting officers of local governments, DPMs have vital roles to play in the routine management of affairs of their councils hence need to work jointly with the interim officials…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Community Development Associations have been described as watchdogs of Government in their respective Areas. State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu Kachako made the assertion at a capacity Building Workshop on Improving Management of Social Development Projects and Services jointly organized by the Office of Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Community Development and State Central Working Committee on Community Development Associations Represented by Engineer Isma’il Bello, said such outfits have a great role to play in safe guarding public utilities against vandals Thus, he said they should ensure routine checkups of…
By Dahiru Lawan K/Wambai As part of its continuous effort towards cushioning the economic hardship occassioned by the removal of fuel subsisy, Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to distribute foodstuffs as palliatives to 41,624 households at the grassroots Courtesy of the Federal Government. Members of the committee include, local government Caretaker Chairmen,who would serve as head, representatives of NEMA, SEMA, Civil Defence, DSS, Police, CRC, Disabled, traditional rulers, Red Cross CAN (where necessary), Women Organizations, Youth, Principals of boarding schools, NULGE, and local government Information Officers. Inaugurating the committee, the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for local government and…
By Abbati Bako,psc,bsis It was just last week His Excellency President Ahmed Bola Tinubu visited Qatar with a view to woo investors to come to Nigeria and make a tremendous amount of investments; being the world most black populous country in the world and GDP of not less than $511b according to World Bank/IMF 2023 reports and followed by South Africa and Egypt. Nigeria is a beautiful country for investments. Investors are darling in any country of the world because Foreign Direct Investments (FDR) is the backbone of global economies. Economy is the life wire of human existence. Even the…
By Sunusi A K/Naisa The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has raise the five-daily-prayer mosque of Kano College of Education and Preliminary Studies (KACEPS) to a Juma’at mosque. Commissioning the newly constructed mosque at the college premises on Friday, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata, stated that the government has made the decision in good faith and promised to provide similar upgrades at all state-owned tertiary institutions. He highlighted that among other reasons are to address road conjunctions, improve accessibility for lecturers, students, and the host community to fulfill their obligations without any huge. According to…
British –Nigeria former World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua (AJ) at the Riyadh Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia this morning knocked out mouthy Cameroonian former UFC Heavy Weight Champion, Francis Ngannou in the second minute of the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Anthony Joshua was so brutal in punching Ngannou that he had to be administered Oxygen in his corner and was knocked out unconscious before he finally hit the canvas for the third time in the bout. Joshua dropped Ngannou who had threatened to snuff out life from Anthony Joshua with his devastating atomic bomb punches…
By Murtala Shehu Umar Kano state government says it will work with state property agent associations against land forgery and monkey businesses pertaining land transactions statewide. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, Isiyaku Alhaji Umar disclosed this when Executive members of the state branch of theAssociation (KPADA), called on him. He emphasized that partnership with them became imperative at this time when the state government is committed towards eliminating the menace of land forgery and other illicit behaviors. Isiyaku Umar pointed out that the present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif is relentlessly working on the provision…
Barely four days after the people of Diso quarters in Gwale local government area found themselves in critical conditions as a result of suspected vandals who took away the armoured cables of an electric transformer costing over N1.5m. The chairman of the transformer’s committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Aminu Kofar Naisa, said they have reported the incident to the KEDCO office at Tal’udu but stated they can’t do anything due to the unavailability of spare parts in their offices but promised to send a report to their main office in Abuja. They advised the community to take responsibility for repairing the…
By Ramatu Garba The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged journalist to be proactive in the reportage of corrupt practices and other related offences in the country. The ICPC Resident Commissioner in Kano State, Ibrahim Garba-Kagara, gave the advice during a one-day capacity building training for media practitioners on ‘Effective Reportage of ICPC Operations and Initiatives, held on Thursday in Kano. He said the training was to equip journalists with requisite knowledge about ICPC operations and initiatives, to enhance their skills in reporting corruption issues. “No agency in the world can fight the menace of…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Kano State Governor Engineer Abba Kabiru Yusuf has venerated the foresightedness of Nigeria’s president over constuting a committee to review the country’s Minimum Wage He was speaking in a message at the zonal public hearing organised by tripartite committee on National Minimum Wage held in the metropolis Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, he explained that the habit showed clearly how serious the president was in improving the well being of ordinary Nigerians who depended largely on what they earn on monthly basis from Government coffers to feed their household The Governor called for the…
By Zainab Olufunmi The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kano State Directorate is to partner with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to resolve customers’ complainant on electricity. The Periscope Online reports that the Acting Director of NOA in Kano state, Alhaji Salusu Garba, made this known during a road walk to mobilise the public to a three-day customer complaint resolution meeting organised by NERC. “The purpose of the rally is to mobilise the general public to participate in the three-day meeting, dedicated to resolving customers complaints immediately, with regards to problems on electricity supply, bills, meter and transformer. “After this,…
By Zainab Olufunmi Kano State Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with investors and other relevant business communities to boost trade and commercial activities in the state. Gov. Kabir Yusuf stated this during the opening of the Kano office of Afrinvest. The governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Kabiru Sa’idu Magami, said the state government was planning to modernise the sector by adopting technological means of trade and commerce to accelerate development. Yusuf identified modernisation of trade and investment as well as commercial activities as the way forward. According to him, the state is looking…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru A, Non-governmental Organization based in Malaysia, Amalia international Foundation, has donated 1000 copies of the Holy Qur’an to Government Tahfeezul Qur’an Secondary School Kiru as part of its effort to propagate islamic teaching. Handing over the Holy Books to the State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa at the school’s premises, the Vice President of the outfit, Alhaji Zulkifulu Bin Bahrun said the gift was in line with their effort in according their widow’s mite to fellow Muslim Communities across the African countries. He maintained plan was in the offing to distribute 500,000 copies to…
Abba Dukawa In disguise, former president Muhammadu Buhari’s coming back to power is Allah’s blessing on him that blindsided Buharists cannot pontificate him as a Saint after returning to their creator or making his grave a place of seeking Allah’s blessing. Allah in his mercy granted him power again after being a serial loser for three consecutive attempts at presidential elections. Let me make the thing clear I have been Buharist since 2003 but luckily disembarked from directionless vehicle in 2017 two years after realizing his administration would not bring much anticipated goodness to the nation. There was no administration…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano state Chapter has expressed its determination to partner with relevant stakeholders to intensify campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and protecting the rights of women and girls in the society. The State chairperson of the association, Comrade Hafsat Ismail, disclosed this at a One-day media training on human rights and social inclusion held in Kano. According to Ismail, collaborating with relevant stakeholders in fighting against GBV and other social vices has become necessary considering the reported cases of rape nationwide. She noted that 15 out of a thousand reported cases…
By Bahijja Malam Kabara Managing Director, State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Arc.Ibrahim Yakub Adamu says regular inspection of buildings will remain part of his principles so as to guard against indiscriminate erections statewide. He made this known while supervising some unauthorized buildings in some localities He reiterated the state government’s commitment towards checkmating unapproved buildings and encroachment beyond the initial plan and above all land grabbing . Arc.Ibrahim Yakub further disclosed that “KNUPDA has come up with an idea on how to effectively achieve the desired goal of restoring sanity in the distorted master plan of Kano Urban…
Kano State Ministry of Health has described as untrue a media report that says there was measles outbreak in the Municipality. A release by the Director Public Health and Disease Control of the Ministry , Dr. Imam Wada Bello, described the item as baseless and unfounded which he explained that Friday not hold water. Dr. Imam pointed out that before one could declare disease as outbreak, there were certain procedures and indexes that are being considered, including laboratory investigations and examinations as well as assessing its gravity and number of people contracted. In the case of the Municipal, according to…
A Nutritionist, Mr Dare Isaac has advocated for the intensive use of MMS for pregnant and lactating mothers aimed at curtailing hiccup before and after birth. Mr Dare Isaac was speaking at a Town Hall meeting aimed at reducing Anaemia organized for Kano North District held at Bichi Islamic Centre by CS-SUNN. He pointed out that using the tablet will by and large avert three million and six hundred thousand death. He added that it also reduces the risk of delivering babies that are low in weight by pregnant women. The Focal Person added that other advantages comprise boosting immune…
Current administration is poised to wrap up Imam Wali Training Centre in the state capital aimed at boosting training and retraining of workforce to ensure effective service delivery. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for local government and Chieftancy affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo stated this when he paid an impromptu visit to the edifice for an on the spot assessment. Comrade Aminu Abdussalam frowned at the abondonment of the building in view of its immense importance in providing conducive and training environment to local governments personnel Statewide. He added that when completed, it would serve many purposes both socio economic…
The Super Bikers’ Club Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has expressed a passionate desire to collaborate with the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Teams, as a way of giving back to the society, which is the fulcrum of the vision of the association. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the NFF Secretariat on Tuesday, SCAN President Hussaini Masari stated that his body, which is about a decade old, is a non-governmental outfit people by professionals who have come together to see how to they can give back to the society and contribute to the development of Nigeria as a whole.…
By Zainab Olufunmi Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State, on Tuesday, restated his administration’s commitment to reinvigorate the education sector for sustainable social and economic development in the state. He said the state government had allocated 30 per cent in the 2024 budget to the education sector and sponsored 1,001 postgraduate students on foreign scholarship. Kabir-Yusuf said this during the inauguration of infrastructure projects at the Bayero University Kano (BUK). The facilities inaugurated include Provost’s Office; offices at the College of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. He said the facilities would…
If one could recall it was last week Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa stepped down from his post following misunderstanding that ensued with State Governor Engineer Abba Kabiru Yusuf But following dialogue with the Governor and the state council of ulamas, the Commander General of the outfit who prevously quit the position during the tenure of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje also due to quarrel rescinded his decision While speaking after alighting in the office the Islamic Cleric cautioned pimps, sex workers, transvestites and other law breakers to have a change of mind as the Corps will descend heavily on them if…
Head Coach Isah Ladan Bosso has picked goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu, captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Daniel Daga and forwards Charles Agada and Olalekan Ibrahim in his list of 20 players of the Flying Eagles for the men’s football event of the 13th African Games taking place in Ghana. Bosso has also picked defenders Musa Abdullahi and Godwin Sampson, midfielders Favour Izuogu and Ibrahim Idris, and forwards Nasir Muhammed and Sunday Joseph. Nigeria will contend with Uganda, South Sudan, Senegal and Tunisia in Group B of the men’s football event starting on Thursday, with the Nigeria squad scheduled to depart from Abuja…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has come up with 14 Points Agenda which would be implemented under the state ministry of education. Presently, the administration has commenced the implementation of the 14 points agenda by organizing a two day Train the Trainer Programme aimed at re-branding the Leadership and Management of the state education sector. The training programme organized by Kano State Government in collaboration with Educational Leadership and Management Academy Nigeria (ELMAN) as well as Partnership For Learning For All in Nigeria at Kano Central Hotel, drawn participants from the State Ministry of Education and it’s Parastatals.…
By Haruna Muhammad Gunduwawa The Emir of Karaye of Kano State Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Abubakar II has extolled Ƙiru District for being the first for to launch Waqaf foundation among the five selected Districts of the Emirate and the state in general. The Emir said the launching ceremony of Ƙiru local government chapter of Waqaf Foundation came at the right time considering the hardship the have not in the society are going through due to cost of living in the country. This was reveal in a statement issued and signed by Malam Haruna Gunduwawa, Information Officer.Karaye Emirate Council. Alhaji Dr…
Kano State Government has reiterated it’s commitment to provide enabling environment to prospective investors willing to invest in Kano for rapid socio-economic development of the state. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for local government and Chieftancy affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo revealed at the closing ceremony of the 45th International Trade Fair in Kaduna. This made know in a press release issues and signed by Public Relations Officer Ministry for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs Dahiru Lawan Kofar Wambai. The deputy governor who was, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Kabara said the Trade Fair…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola In a thrilling encounter on match day 23 of the NPFL, Kano Pillars faced off against Abia Warriors. The game took place in Kano, and it ended with a surprising 1-0 victory for Abia Warriors. The first half of the game was intense, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but failing to find the back of the net. The fans were kept on the edge of their seats as the match remained scoreless. However, in the second half, it was Abia Warriors’ Daniel Ijeh who stole the show. He scored a stunning goal that left the…
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda have commended Dr. Usman Tijjani the the Chief Medical Director of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital for uplifting the facility to a maximum standard within the hospital. According to him, the premier clinical activities have immensely improved, staff where punctual at their duty post, Pharmacy was fully stocked as well as the facility is Clean. This was made know in a press release issued to media outlets and signed by public relations officer of the board Samira Sulaiman, adding that the Executive Secretary made this know during unscheduled midnight…
Executive Secretary of Guidance and Counselling Board, Alhaji Faruk Abdu Sumaila has commended the state Head of Civil Service Abdullahi Musa over his tour to Ministries and agencies aimed at ensuring service delivery. He said the visit will moreless encourage civil servants in upholding timeliness and earliness and above all hold their respective jobs in high esteem and dedication. The Executive Secretary who was speaking while wellcomingmade the Head of service urged him to proceed with the good work. Alhaji Faruk noted with satisfaction that few months after his appointment on the seat, Abdullahi Musa has proved his integrity in…
By Ramatu Garba The African Development Bank (AFDB) says it has secured $134 million for the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soya beans to boost food production in Nigeria. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen shortly after visiting the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK). He said the bank would support Nigeria to cultivate 300,000 hectares of rice, 300,000 hectares of maize, 150,000 hectares of cassava and 50,000 hectares of soya beans during 2024 rainy season. “This March, the AfDB is supporting Nigeria to cultivate 118,000 hectares of heat tolerant…
Kano State Government says it’s making moves towards addressing t Climate Change and other desertification problem’s with a view to maintaining clean and green environment. The State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Rt. Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo disclosed at a one day summit organised by Surge Africa a non governmental organisations held in kano metropolis. The Commissioner expressed appreciation for selecting Kano State to host the summit for the northwestern region He explained that the objectives of the gathering was to bring all the stakeholders together with a view to brainstorming, share knowledge and ideas on the subject matter…