“Security Challenges Demand Experienced Leadership” – Shinkafi By Garkuwa Rabiu Ahmadu, Kaduna A prominent citizen, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to scrap the office of Minister of State for Defence and sack Bello Matawalle, citing concerns over national security and the fight against terrorism and banditry. In a letter to the President, Shinkafi expressed deep concern over the recent spate of terror attacks in the country, particularly in the Northern region, and questioned Matawalle’s ability to effectively coordinate the Ministry of Defence. The appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence was widely…
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TUC Kano Re-elects Leadership, Amplifies Call for Workers’ Welfare Amid Economic Strain By Nura Bala Ajingi The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kano State Council, has successfully concluded its First Quadrennial Delegates Conference, culminating in the re-election of Comrade Mubarak Buba Yerima as State Chairman and a powerful renewed advocacy for improved worker welfare and government intervention in Nigeria’s economic challenges. Held under the theme, “Workers’ Welfare in a Dynamic Economy: Achieving Strategic Partnership, Organizing, Decent Work in Line with Global Best Practices,” the conference served as a platform for robust deliberation on the pressing issues facing the Nigerian workforce. In…
Community Initiative Condemns Midnight Raid in Tsanyawa LGA, Calls for Enhanced Security Collaboration. By Nadia Garba The Know Your Neighbor Community Development Initiative (KYN-CDI) has issued a strong condemnation of a deadly attack by armed bandits on Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The late-night assault resulted in the tragic killing of an elderly woman and the abduction of three residents. According to a press statement released by KYN-CDI on Sunday, the attack occurred around 11:00 pm on Saturday, November 29th. The armed assailants reportedly approached the village on foot, having parked their motorcycles at a…
Kaduna’s Streets Get a Clean Makeover as Govt Launches Sanitation Drive By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The streets of Kaduna are buzzing with energy as residents, government officials, and community leaders come together to reclaim their environment. The Kaduna State Government has officially revised its long-abandoned statewide sanitation exercise, a bold move aimed at restoring public hygiene and curbing environmental hazards. The initiative, which swept through neighborhoods across the metropolitan area, saw participants clearing drains, removing refuse, and cleaning public spaces. Authorities say this renewed commitment is part of a broader environmental safety strategy designed to combat indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner…
Kano Ministry of Health Scales Up NHCI Training Across 100 PHCs in the state. By Pulse Time Nigeria The Kano State Ministry of Health has begun a large-scale training programme aimed at strengthening Non-Communicable Disease services across 100 Primary Health Care facilities in all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The training aims to bringing preventive and treatment services for non-communicable diseases closer to communities, reducing the rising burden of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. News FG Unveils Online Classes After Public Calls for Nationwide E-Learning Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Lauds Kano State Humanitarians for…
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Lauds Kano State Humanitarians for Setting New Benchmark in Social Protection Delivery By Pulse Time Nigeria The Federal Government has applauded the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction for establishing a new standard in humanitarian governance and social protection delivery across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Muhammad Doro, expressed the commendation while receiving a delegation from the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), led by its Director General, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Abdullahi (Amneef), during a courtesy visit to the…
KSPHCMB Marks DG’s 100 Days in Office, Showcases Reforms and Milestones By Pulse Time Nigeria The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board has celebrated the first 100 days in office of its Director-General, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, highlighting key reforms and achievements recorded under his leadership. In his remarks, Prof. Ibrahim expressed appreciation to his management and staff, noting that every achievement recorded was the result of teamwork and coordinated effort. “Accountability, accurate information, and discipline are the backbone of performance,” he said. He explained that the Board introduced strict attendance measures to ensure staff commitment, stressing that the…
Kano Social Protection Agency Seeks NCPWD Support on Statewide Disability Register By Pulse Time Nigeria The Kano State Social Protection Agency has sought technical support from the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) to develop a comprehensive register for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Fateema Abubakar Abdullahi (Afneef), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. She described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration as “one of the most PWD-friendly in the country,” noting that Kano has recorded major progress in disability inclusion over the…
FG Unveils Online Classes After Public Calls for Nationwide E-Learning By Pulse Time Nigeria. The Federal Government has introduced a new nationwide digital learning initiative following growing calls from Nigerians for the creation of accessible e-learning classes for schoolchildren across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Education said the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative was designed to expand equitable access to quality learning for students, especially in areas with teacher shortages and frequent disruptions to schooling. The statement was signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo. The ministry said…
Kano Targets 3.9m Children in Fourth Round of Polio Vaccination Campaign By Pulse Time Nigeria The Kano State Government has announced plans to vaccinate 3,928,313 children aged 0–5 years in the fourth round of the November 2025 Polio Vaccination Campaign. The Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Board (KSPHCDB), Prof. Salisu Ahmad, disclosed this during a media dialogue organised in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners. He said the four-day exercise, scheduled to begin on Saturday, 29th November 2025, will adopt a house-to-house strategy alongside fixed vaccination posts…