The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) recently held its end of the year 2024 annual review meeting at Joclarif Hotel, Zaria Kaduna state. The meeting brought together civil society organizations , journalist and government representatives to evaluate progress, reflect on achievements, and renew commitments to improving health accountability in Kano State.In his statement Salisu Yusif, KanSLAM’s Public Relations Officer, outlined the meeting’s objectives, which included creating an agenda for 2025 and planning to advocate against the massive retirement of health professionals.Dr. Nura Haladu, Secretary of KanSLAM, explained the coalition’s purpose.“KanSLAM is a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, Civil Servants, Journalists,…
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The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) recently held its end of the year 2024 annual review meeting at Joclarif Hotel, Zaria Kaduna state . The TIMES HAUSA reported that,the meeting brought together civil society organizations , journalist and government representatives to evaluate progress, reflect on achievements, and renew commitments to improving health accountability in Kano State. In his statement Salisu Yusif, KanSLAM’s Public Relations Officer, outlined the meeting’s objectives, which included creating an agenda for 2025 and planning to advocate against the massive retirement of health professionals. Dr. Nura Haladu, Secretary of KanSLAM, explained the coalition’s purpose. “KanSLAM is a…
Madobi Local Government Council chairman Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi has distributed sports kits to football clubs in the area, demonstrating Kano state government commitment to promoting sports development and youth empowerment.The distribution of sports kits, which includes jerseys, shorts, socks, and footballs, aims to support the growth of football in the local government area. Chairman Dan Azumi emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among young people.He encouraged the football clubs to make the best use of the sports kits and to continue promoting the values of sportsmanship and fair play.Speaking , the Special Adviser…
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The World Health Organization, WHO, has renewed its commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio.The WHO Country Representative, Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag-off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign (OBR5), held at Tudun Wada local government area of Kano state.Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator, Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end polio outbreak in the state.He highlighted that, to ensure quality implementation and adherence to the SOPs…
The World Health Organization, WHO, has renewed its commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio.The WHO Country Representative, Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag-off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign (OBR5), held at Tudun Wada local government area of Kano state.Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator, Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end polio outbreak in the state.He highlighted that, to ensure quality implementation and adherence to the SOPs…
Ayeeshat J Ahmad The Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, has formally decorated Amb. Ibrahim Waiya with a fellow award at the Security Excellence Award National Programme of the Investiture of Fellows. The event which was well attended, took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja on 30th November, 2024 Amb Ibrahim Waiya, who is the Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener/Head of Secretariat, Kano Peace Committee (KPC), as well as a Convener, Nigeria for Peace Project (N4P) was honoured with the Prestigious Award of the Institute, alongside other prominent Nigerians. Other awardees include Gen. Christopher…
Isa Haladu, the director, Planning, Research and Statistics Office of the Kano State Ministry of Health, has emerged as the co-chairperson, representing the government in the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM).The TIMES HAUSA reports In a letter signed by Pharm Maimuna Yakubu, the Co-chair from CSOs KanSLAM to Haladu, “the DPRS is recognized as the automatic Co-chairperson of KanSLAM from the government.“As a key player in this process, the DPRS’ office co-chairmanship will play an instrumental role in ensuring success of this partnership,” she said.While officially presenting the letter to Haladu on Saturday at a 2 Day KanSLAM review meeting…
By Musa Abdullahi SufiNigeria’s Tax Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Lessons for Northern Governors Nigeria’s Tax Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Lessons for Northern Governors Nigeria’s new Tax Bill has sparked widespread debate, attracting both praise and criticism from various quarters. The bill, aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base, comes at a time when the economy is in dire need of diversification from oil dependency. While it offers opportunities for national development, it also raises serious concerns about its potential impact, especially on economically vulnerable regions like Northern Nigeria. In this…
The Northern Youth Assembly has expressed strong disappointment and dismay at Senator Barau Jibrin for supporting the proposed Tinubu Tax Reform Bill. The Assembly believes the bill will undermine the North and further relegate the region economically and commercially ¹. According to the Assembly, the bill will disproportionately affect the economic livelihoods and aspirations of the people in Northern Nigeria. They also criticized Senator Jibrin’s “dictatorial attitude” in imposing his opinion and self-serving interest on behalf of his political godfathers . The Northern Youth Assembly listed several critical issues facing the North, including acute shortage of electricity supply, rampant insecurity,…