The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, urged members to maintain high standards of professionalism in their daily engagements This call to action comes as part of NAWOJ’s commitments to upholding the ethics and integrity of journalists, especially in today’s fast-paced media environment where misinformation quickly spread in secondsNAWOJ stressed the importance of journalistic integrity, particularly when covering sensitive or political issues. Members are encouraged to adhere strictly to ethical practices by ensuring that all news stories are thoroughly verified and authenticated before publication. “This is essential not only to maintain public trust but also to reinforce…
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Ayeeshat J Ahmad Aminci Radio The President of the Center for Community Development, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, has hailed the release of children arrested for suspected protesting as a positive development. Speaking at a press conference, Waiya emphasized the significance of leaders putting aside party differences to secure the children’s freedom .Waiya stressed that unity among leaders is crucial for advancing community development, particularly for Kano State’s indigenous population. He urged federal representatives from Kano to collaborate with the state governor to drive sustainable development.President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has received widespread praise for his recent decision to release children who had…
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) has filed a lawsuit against Arewa 24 Limited and seven other organizations, accusing them of operating without proper licenses. The case, scheduled for hearing before Justice Omotosho at the Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), names the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC), MIPAN, MultiChoice, StarTimes, and ADVAN as defendants. In a statement released yesterday in Abuja, NBMOA’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan,…
Shugaban Kasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya bada umarnin asaki yaran da aka kama sakamakon zanga-zangar yunwa. Boya bayan chachaka daga kowane bangare a Nigeria a karshe shugaban yabada umarnin sakin yaran da akama The TIMES HAUSA ta rawaito cewa ankama yaran ba bisa kaidah bah aka sannan aka dauresu batareda basu abinci bah kamar yadda wani bidiyo da ke nuna yanda yaran su ka yanki jiki su ka fadi a tsaka da shari’ar a cikin wata kotu ya bayyana Wannan yajawo cecekuce da dama a Nigeria . Yaran dai dasuka shafe kwanaki chasain da uku a gidan kaso Wanda aka…
The Ministry of Health Kano State has directed Hospitals Management Board to set up an investigation committee following a viral video makings rounds in the media regarding a clash between a Doctor and patient relatives at the paediatrics unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. According to the video, the incident happened on Friday the 1st of November 2024 when a Dr who was on call attending to patients at the paediatrics emergency unit when a woman brought a sick child whom was attended to by the Dr and was confirmed with diphtheria. The board under the leadership of the Executive…
Kano State government under ministry of Health ,launched the poliomyelitis vaccine in Ungogo local government area, citing the area’s high population and history of outbreaks. Dr. Abubakar Labaran yusif, explained the purpose of launching the poliomyelitis vaccine in Ungogo town, he said the LGA has high number of O dose children . Adding that Ungogo local government faces outbreaks of contagious diseases like cholera and diphtheria. However, with renewed efforts and community involvement, the state aims to overcome these challenges and achieve polio eradication .Dr Labaran however ,Encourage parents, children and health workers to help each other and be kind…
Ayeeshat J Ahmad In an effort to eradicate poverty and promote jobs/wealth creation, Rano local government council of Kano state has distributed empowerment package of N50,000 each to 100 women in the area.Speaking at the distribution of the empowerment the chairman of the local government council Alh.Muhammasaid, Ñaziru Yau said the council is empowering people through their own business.He noted that, the council is committed to support women and youth to be self reliance and productive for growth and development.According to him the council is complementing the effort of the state governor Engr Abba Kabir on women empowerment and poverty…
Ayeeshat J Ahmad STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s health sector have advocated standardised management systems in the nation’s laboratories, including comparing results between labs and regular quality checks by independent bodies before such reports are released. A UK-based biomedical scientist, virologist and infectious disease expert. Solomon Chollom, a doctor, and the founder of Love for Health Organisation (LHO), Yusuf Harun, also a doctor, stated this during an X space organised by The ICIR on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with the theme, “Why are there inconsistencies in Genotype/blood group tests results. They both noted that inconsistent genotype and blood group testing in Nigerian…
The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has engaged stakeholders in Kano state to begin the implementation of the rural ambulance and transportation services for pregnant women in rural areas in the state.Speaking during stakeholders engagement workshop/meeting for its implementation, NEMSA National Coordinator, represented by its consultant, prof Mohammed Hamza, said the program was aimed to provide emergency medical services to Nigerians including cases of accident, trauma, disease outbreaks and most importantly emergencies that involves delivery and the new born.According to him, the current initiative built on existing emergency services within the country now targets pregnant women and…
Yayin da aka fara aiwatar da Shirin Gangamin Mutane Miliyan Goma a faɗin wannan ƙasa, an buƙaci al’ummar jihar Kano da su fito domin yi musu gwajin hawan jini da ciwon siga.Kwamishinan Lafiya na Jihar Kano, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf ne ya yi wannan kira a ranar Litinin da ta gabata yayin fara aiwatar da shirin a harabar Hukumar Samar da Magunguna da Kayayyaki ta Jiha (DMCSA).Shirin Gangamin Mutane Miliyan Goma ya mayar da hankali ne ga cututtuka marasa yaɗuwa, musamman hawan jini da ciwon siga, waɗanda ke taka rawa sosai wajen haifar da cututtuka da mace-mace a Najeriya, da…