Bridging the Gap: Dr. Fatima Dantata Champions Dialogue Between Mothers and Daughters In a powerful move to address a growing societal concern, Dr. Fatima Sa’adina Dantata convened a special dialogue session aimed at mending the communication gap between parents and their daughters. In her keynote address, Dr. Fatima Sa Adna Dantata explained the root of the problem of not understanding the mothers as the daughters “Mothers often don’t understand what their daughters want or the difficulties they face, especially in terms of their menstrual cycle, hormonal changes, and the general transition into womanhood.” Waiya Foundation Offers Educational Support…
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Waiya Foundation Offers Educational Support to 250 Students & Pupils of Dala Local Government Waiya Foundation, an educational support organization founded by Kano State Commisioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has offered educational support to 250 underprivileged students and pupils in Dala Local Government Area. Speaking at the event held today at Dala Primary School, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said, the initiative was aimed at bridging the educational gap and promote academic excellence for students and pupils in various schools within the local government area. Nasarawa, Kumbotso, and Bichi Lead as Kano Tops National Voter…
Nasarawa, Kumbotso, and Bichi Lead as Kano Tops National Voter Registration Kano State has emerged as the national leader in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration while 44 LGA reveals a significant participation, with Nasarawa, Kumbotso, and Bichi LGAs taking the lead. This was contained in a Progress Report prepared by Dr Aliyu Isa Aliyu Chairman Sub Committee Data Analysis According to the report, among the 44 LGAs, Nassarawa recorded the highest figure at 2,442, followed closely by Kumbotso (2,333) and Bichi (2,328), reflecting their large urban populations and strong access to registration centers. Kano State Marks World Mental Health…
FIRS Honours Kano Commissioner for Local Government 5 Council Chairmen for Financial Prudence, Fiscal Responsibility By Taufiq Sadiq Tanimu The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recognised the Kano State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, five Council Chairmen, among other awardees, for their outstanding demonstration of fiscal responsibility, timely and regular payment of taxes. This prestigious award was presented during a ceremony held at the Kano Government Business Office and Audit to mark FIRS Customer Week. The FIRS State Administrator for Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina, Mrs Sani, commended the taxpayers in federal, state, and local governments for their…
Kano State Marks World Mental Health Day with Renewed Commitment The Kano State Commissioner of health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusif has placed a sharp focus on the urgent need to address mental health, particularly in the context of humanitarian emergencies, as the world commemorates World Mental Health Day 2025. Highlighting the state’s integrated approach to healthcare under the theme “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies.”at the press briefing on Friday at the Emergency Operation Centre Nasarawa Hospital kano Dr. Yusuf began by reaffirming the government’s commitment to dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health. “Mental health is a vital component of overall…
Nigeria Accelerates Fight Against Drug-Resistant TB with Community-Led Training Initiative The Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria has organized a comprehensive two-day training to relevant stackhodels in Kano state focusing on effective drug-resistant treatment and community-led monitoring. In her remark Sisiliya Kafran from TB Network, said the the objective of the project is to coordinated effort to ensure all DR-TB patients receive comprehensive support throughout their treatment journey in Kano state. “We implemented this project in Kano State to fast-track the cure of all patients on treatment for DR-TB,” sisiliya “All patients are given the support they…
KIRS Unveils Ambitious Tax Reform Plan, Aims for N180 Billion Revenue by 2026 The Kano State Internal Revenue Service launched a comprehensive tax reform program aimed at generating N15 billion monthly by 2026, while introducing a fairer tax system that shields lower-income earners and simplifies compliance for businesses. The ambitious plan, unveiled at a multi-sector stakeholder engagement on Tuesday represents a significant shift in revenue strategy for Nigeria’s most populous state. Alhaji Muhammed Abba Aliyu, Executive Director of Compliance and Enforcement at KIRS, emphasized that The reforms come as Kano demonstrates remarkable revenue growth, having doubled its Internally Generated Revenue…
Nigerian NGO urges dialogue over Dangote Refinery issues A Nigerian civil society organization, Ummatee-C4PASS, on Monday called for dialogue and transparency to resolve issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery, acknowledging its economic importance while stressing the need for good governance. Religious Leaders in Kano Receive Commendation Amid Calls For Continued Support in Integrated Health Campaign More Than 99% of Heart Diseases are Preventable, as GAMMUN Advocates Demand Release of Budgeted Health Funds The group, in a press release, commended the refinery’s potential to achieve industrial self-reliance and create jobs but expressed concern over recent public disputes involving labour unions and…
Religious Leaders in Kano Receive Commendation Amid Calls For Continued Support in Integrated Health Campaign By Steven Enoch The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has commended religious leaders in Sumaila LGA for their consistent support in promoting public health, especially in advancing immunization and other life-saving interventions. This appreciation was expressed during a meeting held on Saturday, 4th October 2025, at the District Head’s Palace in Sumaila Local Government Area. The meeting, conducted by the LGA Health Educator together with the Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, engaged several religious leaders drawn from across all the wards of…
Forum of Progressive Academics Condemns Alleged Sabotage of Kano’s Independence Day Celebration The Forum of Progressive Academics (FPA) has strongly condemned what it describes as a politically motivated attempt to sabotage Kano State’s 65th Independence Day celebration. Speaking at a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, the President of the Forum, Dr. Abubakar Isa Ibrahim, stated that the group was compelled to speak out against the growing politicization of security in the state, which he said threatens peace and national unity. Dr. Ibrahim alleged that the abrupt withdrawal of police personnel from the Independence Day parade…