GAMMUN Centre Commends Kano Government for Releasing NCD Funds, Presents Key Advocacy Priorities By Pulse Time Nigeria The GAMMUN Centre for Care Development Nigeria has expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for releasing Money allocated for Non-Communicable Diseases interventions in the 2025 budget. The commendation was delivered during a Strategic Immersion Meeting held with the Association of People Living with Hypertension and the Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and review progress on NCD programmes across the state. Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Director of GAMMUN Centre, Hajiya Fatahiya…
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Kano Ministry of Health Signs MoU With Sanofi Winthrop Industrie to Boost Healthcare Delivery By Pulse Time Nigeria. The Kano State Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, marking a major step toward strengthening healthcare partnerships in the state. Speaking during the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, described the agreement as a strategic milestone that will support the state’s ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare. Under the MoU, Sanofi Winthrop Industrie is expected to collaborate with the state ministry in areas such as medical supplies, disease prevention,…
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Demands Transparency in Defence Funding By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the world marks the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have sounded a strong warning that corruption remains a major driver of insecurity in the country. In a press statement, CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, expressed deep concern that despite massive investments in defence and internal security, corruption continues to weaken national safety and expose citizens to violence. The organisation noted that Nigeria’s prolonged battles with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, militancy, communal clashes, and organised criminal networks have…
“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…
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…