The Kano State Government has uncovered an anomaly in the March 2025 salary payroll, revealing that 247 individuals who have either retired or passed away were still receiving salaries. The fraudulent payments amounted to ₦27,824,395.40. This is contained in a statement issued by the Information Officer, Secretary to the State Government, Musa Tanko, in Kano on Saturday. He said that the irregularity was discovered during a validation exercise conducted by the Pay Parade Committee.Tanko said that the amount was promptly recovered and returned to the Local Government Treasury. He added, “The government remains resolute in its commitment to purge the…
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By Ayeeshat J Ahmad Kano. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the well-being of the state’s most vulnerable populations with the signing into law of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA).The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.According to the Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusif the establishment of KASPA and the other three agencies :- Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASIAA), Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency (KASITDA), and Kano State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (KASMEDA)…
Rikicin Siyasar Kano: Kashim Shattima ya ajiye Sako ga yan Siyasa Mataimakin shugaban ƙasa Kashim Shettima ya roki yan siyasar jihar Kano da su tuna irin zumuncin da ke tsakaninsu, inda ya rokesu da ka da su bari banbancin ra’ayin siyasa ya raba kansu. Kashim Shettima ya yi wannan roko ne a gaban gwamnan jihar Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf da Shugaban jam’iyar APC na jihar Kano Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas da sauran jiga jigan yan siyasa daga bangaren Kwankwasiyya da Gandujiyya a lokacin da ya ke ta’aziyar rasuwar Galadiman Kano marigayi Abbas Sunusi ranar Asabar da yamma. Kashim Shettima ya…
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged officers and men of the Agency to remain resolute and steadfast in the ongoing onslaught against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Making it known to the Media by Femi Babafemi Director, Media & AdvocacyNDLEA Headquarters, Abuja on Saturday. Marwa gave the charge on Saturday 19th April 2025 while commissioning blocks of terrace flats accommodation newly constructed for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and officers of the Strike Force Team of the Agency deployed…
Nigeria reacted furiously to the imposition by United States President, Donald Trump, of 14 per cent tariff on Nigeria’s exports to the USA by “banning” the import of 25 product categories.In line with his campaign promise to even up with countries “cheating” the US on trade, Trump on April 2, 2025 (which he dubbed America’s “Liberation Day”), imposed categories of tariffs on about 50 countries and the European Union, EU. Countries like Thailand got 36 per cent, Switzerland (31), Malaysia (24), Algeria (30), Angola (32) and Nigeria (14).Following the catastrophic effects of these tariffs on stock markets which sparked fears…
A Lassa fever case has been confirmed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, Nigeria.The hospital has initiated emergency protocols, including contact tracing, precautionary screening, and isolation measures to contain the spread of the disease.The confirmed patient arrived at the hospital on foot and was immediately tested. Some staff members reported mild symptoms similar to malaria, prompting further testing. The hospital has initiated emergency protocols, including contact tracing, precautionary screening, and isolation measures to contain the spread of the disease. The confirmed patient arrived at the hospital on foot and was immediately tested. Some staff members reported mild symptoms…
The Arewa Youth Protection, Unity and Peace Forum, a non-governmental organization, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other regulatory agencies to join hands and ensure that the sale of 25kg monosodium glutamate products is conducted in accordance with established standard rules and regulations.The call was contained in a communique signed by National President of the Forum, Engr Muhammad Haruna Gaza and acccordingly issued at the end of 3-day meeting on open sale of 25kg monosodium glutamate held in Kano by the Executive Members of Arewa Youth Protection Unity and Peaceful Forum.According…
Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has issued a passionate call for urgent action to address health inequalities across Kano State,As the world marks World Health Day 2025.This was contained in a statement Signed by Pharm. Maimuna Yakubu, Co-chair, KanSLAM (CSO) issued to the media on Monday. KanSLAM notes that despite progress in some areas, deep disparities in healthcare access persist across urban and rural communities. “A child born in rural Kano should have the same survival chances as one born in the city.” The accountability mechanism highlighted concerning statistics, including the fact that 65% of Kano’s maternal deaths occur in…
The Barau Cares Foundation has distributed Sallah Clothes to vulnerable children in the Tarauni Local Government area. According to Comrade Muhammad Sani Garba, Program Director of the foundation, said the initiative aims to bring joy to the beneficiaries especially during Sallah Celebration period.Garba explained that the foundation had previously distributed food items and cash to residents of Hotoron Dan Marke Kankare during Ramadan. He assured that the foundation will continue to carry out charitable activities, inspired by the philanthropic efforts of Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibril Maliya.Beneficiaries, including Amina Muktar and Usaini Muhammad, expressed their gratitude for the Sallah…
Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation distributed food items to people living with disabilities in the State. In a heartwarming display of commitment to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable populations The commissioner Adamu Aliyu Kibiya who led the distributions emphasized the ministry’s dedication to providing relief to those in need . While making remark Adamu Aliyu Kibiya said , Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been working tirelessly to provide humanitarian interventions and poverty alleviation programs to vulnerable populations in Kano state.“This effort is part of the ministry’s mandate to bring about humanitarian intervention, provide…