In a demonstration of firm compassion and humanitarian assistance, Kano State Government,under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended humanitarian gesture to inmates of three Custodial Homes in the state. The Custodial Homes that benefitted from the gesture, include Janguza ànd Kurmawa maximum security and Goron-Dutse Custodial centres. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Wednesday. Making a symbolic presentation of the items donated at the Kurmawa Correctional Home, Governor Abba Kabir said the donation was aimed to support the welfare of the inmates and comforted their…
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The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has crowned Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar as the Super Champion of the Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition, and Health (MNCNH) advocacy movement in Kano. This recognition was given during the inauguration of MNCNH Advocacy Champions in Kano State, held on Wednesday. The event, organized in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Kano Chapter, Pathfinder International, ACEPHAP, and CCSI, marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the AIM-MNCNH project. The project aims to build a strong advocacy network for evidence-based maternal and child health interventions in Nigeria. In her opening…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honored with a special award by the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KANSLAM) for his administration’s commitment to healthcare development in the state. the award was presented during the launch of six critical health interventions aimed at transforming the lives of citizens, particularly women, children, and vulnerable populations. The launch ceremony, held at the Primary Health Care Management Board Headquarters in Na’ibawa, Kumbotso LGA, was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sunusi II, Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mr.…
By Aminu Dahiru The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif, today inaugurated the first flight of Kano State pilgrims intending to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Governor Abba Kabir Yusif, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and to pray for the peace, progress, and unity of Kano State and Nigeria at large. In his remarks, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting all intending pilgrims throughout their stay in the holy land. Earlier, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano,…
By Muhammad Saleem Haruna Galadanci. Wata babbar kotun jihar Kano ta yi watsi da bukatar da tsohon gwamnan jihar Kano, kuma shugaban jam’iyyar APC na kasa, Dakta Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, da wasu mutane bakwai suka shigar inda suke kalubalantar kotun da cewa ba ta da hurumin da za ta saurari karar da ake zarginsu da karbar cin hanci da rashawa. Idan za a iya tunawa, gwamnatin jihar Kano gabatar da tuhume-tuhume 11 da suka hada da cin hanci da rashawa da hada baki da almubazzaranci da dukiyar al’umma da suka kai biliyoyin nairori akan Ganduje da matarsa Hafsat Umar. Sauran…
KSMH, ACEPHAP, BUK, Disseminate Groundbreaking KASSEP Findings to Shape Health Policy The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the African Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano, has successfully hosted a high-level dissemination event to present key findings from the Kano State Surveillance for Evidence and Policy (KASSEP) project. This was contained in a statement Signed by Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa Public Relations Officer,Kano State Ministry of Health Issue it to the media on Tuesday. The Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, who graced the event alongside senior Ministry officials, commended the…
KNSG Pledges Support to YOSPIS to Combat Social Vices Among Youth. In a significant move towards addressing rising social vices among youth in Kano State, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) has pledged the full support of the Kano State Government to the Youth Society for the Prevention of Injustice and Social Vices (YOSPIS). This development followed an impactful advocacy visit by the Executive Director of YOSPIS, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, alongside members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, to the SSG’s office. During the engagement, the delegation highlighted the growing concerns facing youth and women in Kano and across Nigeria,…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the newly appointed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commissioners and members of the Board of the Code of Conduct at the State House in Abuja. In his remarks, President Bola Ahmad Tinubu urged the appointees to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their roles. He emphasized that their efforts would play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of Nigeria’s electoral processes and promoting accountability. The President expressed his expectation that the new appointees would actively contribute to the advancement of both organizations, ultimately benefiting the nation as a whole. …
By Muhammad Saleem Haruna Galadanci. A group of political commentators in Kano State, known as the Gauta Club, has expressed support for the recent ban on live political programmes in the state. The group’s Chairman, Hamisu Danwawu Fagge, stated that the decision to back the ban was due to concerns over inflammatory language and public peace. “We back the resolution of the media executives and other stakeholders of banning live political programmes in Kano. Let it be censored before it goes on air,” Fagge said. The Gauta Club chairman explained that the group’s founding purpose was to promote…
As part of renewed efforts to strengthen safety in schools, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the recruitment of 17,600 security guards to be deployed across public schools in Kano State with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. Speaking at an official event in Kano, the governor revealed that 400 security personnel will be recruited and stationed in each of the state’s 44 local government areas. The initiative aims to safeguarding the lives of students and teachers, and create a safe learning environment across all public schools. “This…