The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, under the leadership of CN AI Ahmad, is delighted to announce its impressive achievements in the fight against illicit substances in 2024. This year has seen a concerted effort to combat drug-related offenses, resulting in the arrest of 1,345 suspects—1,301 males and 44 females—and the seizure of an impressive 8,430.239 kg of assorted illicit substances, including Cannabis Sativa, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Tramadol, and codeine. Among these significant seizures were over 5,000,000 tablets of Tramadol intercepted along the Zaria-Kano Road in a single seizure, disrupting the supply chain and significantly reducing the…
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The Executive Secretary Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency Dr Rahila Aliyu Muktar disclosed this Today during a Q4 review meeting with the Secondary Healthcare Facilities at Muhammad Buhari Specialist Hospital. Dr Rahila who is represented by Director Claims Dr Hasina Isma’il said, the meeting is aimed at identifying opportunities for quality improvement and initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and provides an update on International Classification of Diseases version 10 (ICD. 10). Dr Rahila stressed that the use of ICD 10 has brought significant changes to the healthcare industry offering improved accuracy and specificity in coding. At the end of…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over the rising levels of poverty, inequality, and injustice in Nigeria, in its State of the Nation address. Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, Executive Director of CHRICED, while addressing a press conference at the Professor Abubakar Momoh House, Gwarinpa, FCT – Abuja, lamented that the current administration’s policies have exacerbated the suffering of Nigerians. “The cost of living is threatening human lives, and the government’s removal of the fuel subsidy has intensified the problem, triggering a dramatic rise in prices that has led to higher transport costs…
In a move to ensure universal healthcare coverage, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the enrollment of all inmates across 12 Custodial Centers in Kano State into the state’s Basic Healthcare Scheme. Making it known to Aminci radio by Aminu Ahmad Turaki a public relation officer of the agency.The decision follows a pre-assessment visit by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, to engage with custodial center facilities and provide basic healthcare services to inmates.Dr Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar said With this approval, inmates will have free access to basic and comprehensive healthcare…
Gwamnatin jihar kano taci tarar kasuwar waya ta farm centre Naira dubu dari biyar sakamakon karya dokar tsaftar muhali da kasuwar tayi Babban sakataren Ma’aikatar Muhali na jiharnan Muhammad Yusuf Dan-Duwa shine ya bayanawa The TIMES HAUSA hakan Jim kadan bayan kamala rangadin tsaftar muhali wanda aka saba gudanarwa duk asabar din karshen wata,inda ya bayyana cewar kasuwar ta zamo matartarar datti da kazanta. Kazalika Dan-Duwa yabawa kungiyar self help group dake unguwar kofar Na’isa bisa aikin gayya dasuka gudanar inda ya bayyana cewa suna kara zaburar da al’umma dasu kansace masu gudanar da aikin na gayya domin Inganta muhalli.…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship program who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities. In a grand ceremony held at the Kano Government House, the governor commended the students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance. The beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University, India, as part of the 420 first-class holders sponsored by the Kano state government under the 1000,1 foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme. The TIMES HAUSA reports ,In a remarkable gesture, the governor announced automatic employment…
The 20th Anniversary of the GGSS Yargaya Class of 2004 was celebrated in a grand and colorful event, bringing together alumni, former principals, and teachers to mark this significant milestone. The event, held at Murtala Muhammad Library Hall,was a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewal of commitments. Making it known to The TIMES HAUSA by Bahijja Malam KabaraHead Girl, Class of 2004 The celebration was graced by former principals, Malama Ramlatu Ado Diso,and Malama Amina Abdullahi, who applauded the alumni for organizing such a memorable event. They encouraged members to continue supporting one another, fostering unity and collaboration. They also…
By Victor Christopher Several factors, including cultural norms, socioeconomic challenges, gender barriers, and logistics, among others, have long threatened girls’ access to education in Kano State.Many girls often travel a long distance on foot or rely on costly and unsafe transportation to access a school, fueling the decline in retention and completion rates after enrollment.Fatima Usman Isma’il, a Ring Road Area resident in Nasarawa LGA, is among the many students.For years, the 14-year-old Fatima woke up before dawn daily, determined to make it to Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Magwan, on time.At that time, the streets at Ring Road begin…
Ayeeshat J Ahmad Ex-Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello released from prison.Authorities of the Kuje Custodial Centre have released Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State.This comes after he met the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.According to PUNCH, Bello’s release was confirmed on Friday evening by Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT CommandDuza said: “Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this evening (Friday).“The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure his smooth release and that all protocols…
Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has said that Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf has put a square peg in a square hole by appointing Dr Ibrahim Musa, as the Special Adviser on health services and personal physician to the governor. KanSLAM noted that engaging experts in critical areas would help the State Government achieve its lofty aspirations to put the state on a sound scientific pedestal, stressing that as a coalition, KanSLAM received the news of Dr Musa’s appointment with great relief and sense of patriotic elation. In a statement issued on Wednesday the KanSLAM’s co-chairperson Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu recalled…