Kano Positions Itself as Hub for Advanced Medical Treatment with Cutting-Edge Technology The Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) has taken steps towards revolutionizing healthcare in the state with the installation of cutting-edge technology. The Director General, Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), Prof. Hamisu Salihu, said, with the installation of cutting-edge technology in the health sector, the state has positioned itself as the next hub for advanced medical treatment and practices. He stated this on Tuesday in Kano during a tour of the facility located at Kwanar Dawaki, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state,…
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FOCO Calls for Action to Build a Bullying-Free Generation on Children’s Day As Nigeria commemorates the 2025 Children’s Day, Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO) is urging stakeholders to stand up and speak up for children’s rights. This year’s theme, “Stand up, Speak up: Building a Bullying-free generation,” highlights the need to address the pervasive issue of bullying that affects millions of children worldwide. FOCO recognizes the challenges that hinder children’s growth, well-being, psychosocial, and cognitive development, including: -Bullying and violence in schools* – Child labor and exploitation* – Limited access to quality education and healthcare* -…
Accountability Crusade: Aqibu Hamisu Urges Nigerians to Demand Transparency in Constituency Projects. Aqibu Hamisu, Civil society organizations tracking budget, has called on Nigerians to hold their elected representatives accountable for the implementation of constituency projects. With the National Assembly inserting 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion into the 2025 budget. Explaining this to Aminci Radio today in an interview concerning Constituency project inserted to the budget by National Assembly. Malam Aqibu Hamisu emphasized the need for citizens to scrutinize their lawmakers’ actions and ensure they prioritize national interests over personal gains. As the 2025 budget has been marred by…
UNICEF Urges Kano State Government to Implement Child Protection Law As Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day today, May 27, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling on the Kano State Government to implement the Child Protection Law enacted in 2023. In an interview with Aminci Radio, Samuel Kaalu, Communication Specialist at UNICEF Kano Field Office, emphasized the need for effective implementation to protect children’s rights in the state. Samuel kaalu explain the aims of Kano State Child Protection Law , as to prevent child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while promoting access to education, healthcare, and protection from harmful…
Kano Contingent Touches Down In Ogun For The 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2025 By Muzammil Dalha Yola The Kano State contingent has successfully arrived in Abeokuta, the vibrant capital of Ogun State, in preparation for the highly anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the Gateway Games 2025. The delegation, comprised of 250 members, made the long journey safely on Saturday evening, led by the Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar, popularly referred to as FIFA. The diverse contingent includes athletes, coaches, medical personnel, organizing secretaries, and journalists. Ibrahim Umar FIFA expressed confidence…
How Ganduje is strengthening APC’s fortune ahead of 2027 By Aminu Dahiru Recently President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje CON, among other APC stakeholders attended the APC National summit held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall, on Thursday with the theme ‘The Journey So Far’ in Abuja. The meeting was to examine the party’s progress and the Tinubu administration’s gains. Satisfied with both, the party’s stakeholders adopted president Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the party…
INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTER AND NAWOJ COLLABORATE TO PROMOTE GENDER-SENSITIVE REPORTING IN ELECTIONS By Ayeeshat J Ahmad The International Press Centre (IPC) and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) held a consultative meeting themed “Advancing Female Journalists’ Impactful Reporting on Women Issues in Election and Democracy.” The meeting was aimed at promoting gender-sensitive reporting and amplify women’s voices in the electoral process. IPC Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, emphasized the organization’s commitment to strengthening democracy and increasing women’s participation in politics. He announced plans to provide training and support to female journalists, enabling them to effectively cover women-related issues in elections and…
Kano State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Traditional Institutions The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to preserving and upholding the dignity of traditional institutions across the state. He made this known during a special prayer session held in honour of His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, marking the first anniversary of his return to the revered Kano throne. Addressing dignitaries, traditional leaders, and members of the public at the Emir’s Palace, Comrade Gwarzo underscored the vital role traditional institutions…
Tinubu’s Reforms Push Customs Revenue To Record ₦1.3trn — CG Adeniyi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an unprecedented revenue of ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi attributed this remarkable growth to transformative reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as revealed in an upcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, Adeniyi highlighted that the revenue surge emanated from…
7 Content Creators Arrested For Blocking Road Leading To Kano Gov’t House The Kano State Police Command has arrested seven young men and kids for obstructing traffic near the roundabout by the State’s Government House in Kano while attempting to film a video aimed at going viral on social media. The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a post on his Facebook page on Friday night. According to him, the suspects intentionally blocked the road at the popular junction, all in a bid to record a so-called ‘trending video’. While much detail…