Ayeeshat J Ahmad In his continuous support for religious education in Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has awarded the winners of the 39th Annual Kano Qur’anic Competition with slots for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and cash prizes of ₦2 million each.Making it known to The TIMES HAUSA by Ibrahim Garba Sha aibu ,Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State The grand finale of the competition was held at the School of Arabic Studies, Kano, where Buhari Sunusi Gezawa and Fatima Abubakar Tarauni emerged as the overall champions in the male and female categories, respectively.Represented by his Deputy,…
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Madobi Local Government Council Chairman, Honorable Suleiman Dan Azumi, has sponsored thirty indigenous students to study at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, demonstrating his commitment to education sector.This gesture is a significant investment in the future of these students and the community, providing them with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, is a renowned institution with a strong reputation for excellence in teacher education, the collage offers various programs, including NCE and degree programs, with a range of course combinations to choose from, such as Arabic/English,…
Brown Pegion Resources in collaboration with Citizens for Development and Education (CDE) jointly organized one Day training for Kano journalists, focusing on ethics and professionalism. emphasizing knowledge-based reportage, adherence to media laws and ethics, and global standards. The training with the theme: ‘Promoting ethics and professionalism in journalism through knowledge-based reportage’ was designed to strengthen journalists’ capacity to carry out their work professionally. Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, CDE’s Executive Director, stressed journalists’ societal responsibility and the need for creativity, innovation and inquisitiveness. He said journalists have greater responsibility in society which comes with a lot of challenges, encouraging the participants to…
Senator Ruf’a’i Sani Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, has generously donated a block of classrooms, Toilets to GSS Gora and renovates Gara Primary Healthcare in Madobi local Government area.The donation was received by the Chairman of the Council Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi alongside the Commissioner of Education Dr Umar Haruna Doguwa.The Hounarable Commissioner who was represented by Director Partnership from KSSSMB Hon Nura Abba Dandago said thisphilanthropic gesture by Senator Hanga demonstrates his commitment to supporting education and improving the learning environment for students in his senatorial district.Added that the new classrooms and toilets will provide a conducive space for…
The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has called on the Kano State Government to prioritize the establishment of a Disability Commission as it joined the global community in celebrating World Disability Day 2024.This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” underscores the importance of empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to lead and contribute to society.Since the passage of the Disability Law in 2021, Kano State has made significant strides in recognizing the rights of PWDs. However, KanSLAM emphasized that the full implementation of the law, particularly the creation of the Disability Commission,…
Madobi Local Government Council chairman Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi has distributed sports kits to football clubs in the area, demonstrating Kano state government commitment to promoting sports development and youth empowerment.The distribution of sports kits, which includes jerseys, shorts, socks, and footballs, aims to support the growth of football in the local government area. Chairman Dan Azumi emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among young people.He encouraged the football clubs to make the best use of the sports kits and to continue promoting the values of sportsmanship and fair play.Speaking , the Special Adviser…
The World Health Organization, WHO, has renewed its commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio.The WHO Country Representative, Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag-off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign (OBR5), held at Tudun Wada local government area of Kano state.Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator, Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end polio outbreak in the state.He highlighted that, to ensure quality implementation and adherence to the SOPs…
The Northern Youth Assembly has expressed strong disappointment and dismay at Senator Barau Jibrin for supporting the proposed Tinubu Tax Reform Bill. The Assembly believes the bill will undermine the North and further relegate the region economically and commercially ¹. According to the Assembly, the bill will disproportionately affect the economic livelihoods and aspirations of the people in Northern Nigeria. They also criticized Senator Jibrin’s “dictatorial attitude” in imposing his opinion and self-serving interest on behalf of his political godfathers . The Northern Youth Assembly listed several critical issues facing the North, including acute shortage of electricity supply, rampant insecurity,…
The Kano state government has reiterated its stance and commitment towards eradicating the polio virus in the state.The Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, made the reiteration yesterday while chairing the meeting of the committee at the Africa House, Kano Government House. Making it known to Aminci radio by Ibrahim Abdullahi Information Officer of the Ministry of Health KanoComrade Abdussalam stated that people should understand that poliomyelitis is a virus that filth causes and spreads rapidly to attack people, especially children beyond curable level if not timely arrested.He further asserted that scientific research in…
Buba Foundation, in collaboration with Widows Mite Reach Out Foundation, has successfully organized a sensitization awareness campaign on mental health and depression. The event, held at Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Girls Science and technical college Ja’oji and Kano Capital Girls Secondary Schools as well as Governor’s Girls College ,aimed to educate students, about the importance of mental health, depression awareness, and the need to seek help. The campaign featured discussions on mental health and it’s challenges, teach students to recognize symptoms of mental health issues, equip students with copying mechanisms to manage stress, among others. Speaking a mental health…