Professor Gwarzo Inspires Youth and Leaders on International Youth Day Musa Abdullahi Sufi On this year’s International Youth Day, celebrated under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of MAAUN Group of Universities and Founder of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, delivered an inspiring message that resonated with young people and leaders across the globe. In his remarks, Professor Gwarzo reminded the world that youth are not just the future , they are the driving force of today. He emphasized that the energy, creativity, and innovation of young people are essential to…
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KNSG, UNICEF and GAVI Light Up 28 PHCs with Solar Power, Boosting Vaccines and Maternal Care in the State The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has received 28 solar power systems for Primary Health Care facilities across the state, provided through a joint initiative by the UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The official handover ceremony marked a crucial step in improving child immunization rates and reducing Kano’s high maternal mortality rate by ensuring these facilities can operate effectively around the clock. KNSG in Partnership with World Bank Launch ₦24 Billion Healthcare Project in the State.…
NAWOJ Partner with AMG Foundation , Urge Kano Govt to Implement Free Maternal Law The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG) have issued a compelling call to the Kano State Government, demanding the immediate and effective implementation of the state’s Free Maternal Health Law. The objective of the meeting is to translate the long-enacted law designed to provide free antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care – from policy into tangible, life-saving services for Kano’s women. Nigeria rewards thieves with govt appointments – Kano Emir, Sanusi Hajiya Bahijja Malam…
Emir Of Shonga And Dr Magashi Seek Collaboration with Humanitarian Minster to Tackle Health Sector Crises In a bid to address persistent challenges within Nigeria’s health sector, a high-level delegation led by the Emir of Shonga, His Highness Dr. Halliru Ndanusa Yahaya, today paid an advocacy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu. The delegation, which included prominent health sector figures Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Health Budget Network, and Dr. Ejike Oji, Chairman of the Association for Advancing Family Planning, engaged the Minister in…
UNICEF U-Reporters Promote Breastfeeding in Kano State. As part of the World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, UNICEF U-Reporters in Kano State organized a sensitization campaign to promote exclusive breastfeeding for six months among mothers. The campaign aimed to educate the public on the benefits of breastfeeding and encourage caregivers to adopt the practice. Aisha Ahmad Tijjani, a 19-year-old UNICEF U-Reporter, emphasized the importance of breastfeeding, saying, “Exclusive breastfeeding is KNSG and UNICEF partner to Combat Malnutrition With 1 Billion Naira Worth of Therapeutics Food…
Kano COP on immunization visits PHCMB DG, advocates for better funding, accountability By Stephen Enoch The Kano Community of Practice on Immunization (CoP) has renewed calls for increased funding, transparent spending, and stronger collaboration to close the state’s immunization gaps, particularly in “zero-dose” local government areas. On Friday, the CoP, alongside representatives of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN), paid an advocacy visit to the Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Professor Salisu Ibrahim Ahmad. Leading the delegation, Dr. Musa Bello congratulated the DG on his appointment and outlined the objectives of the Zero Dose Learning Hub…
KNSG and UNICEF partner to Combat Malnutrition With 1 Billion Naira Worth of Therapeutics Food . The Kano State Government in partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) worth ₦1 billion to the Local Government facilities in the State to treat severely malnourished children. The handover ceremony was chaired by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, government representatives, development partners, and other stakeholders. During the ceremony at Takai local Government appreciate UNICEF for it numerous and multitudinous contributions to the children of Kano State . Meanwhile Kano…
KNSG in Partnership with World Bank Launch ₦24 Billion Healthcare Project in the State The Kano State Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a ₦24 billion project to revitalize primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across all 44 local government areas of the state. The project, dubbed IMPACT (Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services), aims to improve access to quality maternal and child healthcare services in rural communities. Speaking at the project launch in Takai Local Government Area, Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, said, “This collaboration with the World Bank under…
Nigeria rewards thieves with govt appointments – Kano Emir, Sanusi The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the loss of moral values in Nigerian society, especially how people in power are treated. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sanusi said the country must stop honouring people who have stolen public funds by giving them more opportunities in government. He explained that when a society respects wealth no matter how it is made, and rewards those known to have stolen money, it creates a system that continues to promote corruption. “A society in which material…
WAEC under fire as results portal goes down The West African Examinations Council has come under renewed fire following the temporary shutdown of its result checker portal on Wednesday evening, a move it attributed to “technical issues.” The announcement, posted via WAEC’s official X handle, @waecnigeria, sparked fresh criticism as many Nigerians continue to express outrage over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, particularly in English Language. “WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shut down due to technical issues. “However, the Council…