NAWOJ Kano Holds Ramadan Lecture on Drug Abuse, Distributes Welfare Packages to Members The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has organized a Ramadan lecture focusing on the effects of drug abuse, as part of efforts to enlighten women journalists and the wider public on the dangers of substance abuse in society. The lecture, facilitated by Ambassador Maryam Hassan of the League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse (LESPADA), was held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano, bringing together women journalists and stakeholders to discuss the growing concern of…
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Kano Govt Provides N6.5m Relief Support to Fire Victims in Danbatta The Kano State Government has provided relief support to victims of a fire outbreak in Zago town located in Danbatta Local Government Area, as part of efforts to assist residents affected by disasters. The intervention was carried out through the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, which distributed financial assistance totaling N6,576,537.33 to 28 beneficiaries affected by the inferno that occurred in February 2025. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Amina Yusuf Yargaya, said the state government remains committed to…
Kano Moves to Implement National Policy on Cosmetics Safety, Targets Harmful Skin Bleaching Products By Aishat J. Ahmad Kano The Federal Ministry of Health in partnership with the Kano State Ministry of Health, with support from Resolve to Save Lives, has organised a stakeholders’ workshop on the implementation plan for the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health in Kano State. In his welcoming address, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, explained that the policy is designed to regulate the cosmetics industry and protect the health of citizens from harmful products. He noted that the increasing…
KanSLAM, UK-FCDO Lafiya Hold Validation Workshop on Child Birth Spacing Financing Advocacy Pack in Kano. By Aishat J Ahmad The Kano State Accountability Led Mechanism (KanSLAM), in partnership with the UK-FCDO Lafiya organized a validation workshop on Citizens-Led Child Birth Spacing Financing Advocacy pack in Kano State. The workshop brought together civil society actors, development partners, media representatives and government officials to review, refine and validate advocacy Pack aimed at improving funding and accountability for child birth spacing services across the state. Speaking on the objective of the workshop, KanSLAM Secretary, Nura Haladu PhD., said the meeting was convened to…
British-American Cleric Urges Muslims to Invest in Long-Term Charity During Ramadan By Aishat J Ahmad A British-American Muslim cleric, Mustapha Briggs, has called on Muslims across the world to prioritise Sadaqatul Jariyah continuous charity during the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to invest in long-term projects rather than focusing only on feeding and providing water. Briggs made the call in an interview with Pulse Time Nigeria in Kano State, where he emphasised the need for sustainable charitable initiatives that will continue to benefit communities long after Ramadan. He explained that while feeding the poor and providing water are noble…
Open Letter Urges Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to Strengthen Partnership with Aliko Dangote for Kano’s Economic Growth An open letter addressed to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on his administration to intensify efforts in building strategic partnerships with renowned industrialist, Aliko Dangote, to boost industrial development and create employment opportunities in the state. The letter, signed by Khalid Imam, Chairman of Kano Literary Space, began by extending Ramadan greetings to the governor and commending his commitment to leading Kano State with dedication and vision. The writer emphasized that Kano urgently needs a comprehensive economic…
Investing in Health: APC Medical Council Convenes Stakeholders on Sustainable Health Financing By Aishat J. Ahmad The APC Medical Council convened its National Health Convention and Strategic Round Table Discussions on strengthening Nigeria’s health system,with theme Of Investing in Health: Building a sustainable Healthcare System in Nigeria And sub-theme on strengthening Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage and improving healthcare workforce welfare. In his opening remarks, the Director-General of the APC Medical Council, Dr. Samuel A. Adetoye, stressed that no nation can achieve sustainable development without deliberate and consistent investment in healthcare, particularly women’s health. He commended the leadership…
Hypertension Patients Laud Kano Govt Over Drug Subsidy, Seek Higher NCD Budget By Ayeeshat J Ahmad and Michael Musa The Association of People Living with Hypertension in Kano State has commended the state government for subsidising hypertension drugs but urged authorities to increase budgetary allocation for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The call was made during an engagement meeting between the association and key stakeholders to develop a roadmap for the prompt release of NCD and hypertension funds for 2026. News: Zulum’s N12.9bn Scholarship Scheme to Benefit 54 Borno Indigenes NGOs Concerned Over Voter Apathy, Absence of Major Parties in Kano, Rivers…
NGOs Concerned Over Voter Apathy, Absence of Major Parties in Kano, Rivers Elections By Abdullahi Alhassan KD_ Civil society organisations have raised alarm over voter apathy, logistical lapses and the absence of major political parties in recent elections conducted in Kano, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) expressed the concerns in a joint statement issued after monitoring the polls across the affected states. The statement, signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC and Chairman of TMG, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, described the elections as largely peaceful in…
Zulum’s N12.9bn Scholarship Scheme to Benefit 54 Borno Indigenes By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a N12.9 billion scholarship scheme to sponsor 54 indigene of the state to study aeronautics and engineering with various professional certifications, at the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). The training programme covers basic pilot training, with 10 beneficiaries specialising in Aerospace Engineering, 11 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 11 in Mechatronics Engineering, 12 in Software Engineering, and 10 in Systems Engineering. Tinubu’s Executive Order May Raise FG, States, LG Allocations by N15tn BREAKING: Another Kano…