Abbas Bamalli The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has spent over N2 billion to improve Primary Health Care (PHC) across Jigawa. UNICEF’s Chief of Health, Eduardo Celades, stated this on Thursday at a two-day media dialogue and field trip on ‘Strengthening PHC Systems in the state held in Dutse, Jigawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that journalists from Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Abuja and other states were brought together for the dialogue. The programme was organised by UNICEF PHC Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in collaboration with the Child Rights Information Bureau of the Federal Ministry of Information.…
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Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano New students of School of Continuing Education and Postgraduate Studies (SCEPS) Kano State Polytechnic, have been matriculated into the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes of the institution for the 2022/2023 & 2023/2024 academic session. Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, Rector, Kano State Polytechnic, stated this at the matriculation ceremony held at the continuing education and postgraduate studies center. According to the Rector, 2,572 have been admitted into the ND and HND programmes spread across Departments of the School of Continuing Education and Postgraduate Studies (SCEPS). Read Also: FCAPT Secures NBTE Approval to Run…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano One Voice Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting good governance, public accountability, and political development, is pleased to announce its new national leadership team. National Leadership Team: 1. National President: (Abbas Abdullahi, cissp,ipma) A seasoned leader and advocate for democratic values, will spearhead the organization’s leadership. 2. Director, Strategic Communication: (Comr. Sani Garba) A public commentetor, expert in communication and Secretarial management would lead the organization’s secretariat. Read Also: BREAKING: NNPC Yet To Lift Our Petrol, Says Dangote 3. Director, Gender: (Khadija Muhd) A champion for gender equity & women’s empowerment, will focus on promoting…
Appreciating the prowess of the Kano state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf in transforming the health sector, the Voice of Northern Nigeria Students (VONNIS) had conferred him with the Man of Gold Award. Explaining reasons of the award, the National President of VONNIS, Musa Abdussalam Muhammad Wakili, said it was because of their realisation that Dr. Labaran was a man of integrity and decorum who discharges his assignments with expertise and total commitment. He noted that in one year of his commissionership, Dr. Labaran has achieved a lot in changing the shape of the state health sector, adding…
Richard Pius Garba, Kaduna The Vision Pioneer of the Throne Room Trust Ministry, Kafanchan, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, has advocated for the reconfiguration of Nigerian universities to research and provide localized solutions specific to their immediate communities. He made the call on Wednesday while presenting a paper titled “Reconfiguring the Nigerian University Landscape: A Critical Exploration of Pioneer Solutions for Sustainable Educational Reforms” at the inaugural public lecture organized by Kaduna State University (KASU), held at the main campus in Kaduna. Apostle Kure explained that this approach will expose students to the importance of helping and making an impact…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has urged youths across the country to promote peace, be focused and be innovative in all their activities to address the challenges facing the country. He made the call when he received the APC X (Twitter) Eagle Forum’s leadership at his Abuja residence at the weekend. Senator Barau, who is the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the future of Nigeria rests in the hands of the youths, adding that they must prepare themselves to lead with the country’s best interests at heart. Read…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has acknowledged recent reports in national newspapers regarding the company’s significant debt to petrol suppliers. Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement issued on Sunday, September 1, 2024, disclosed: “This financial strain has placed considerable pressure on the Company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply.” Read Also: Petrol Landing Cost Hits N1,117 Per Litre – Marketers He pointed out that, “in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NNPC Ltd remains dedicated to its role as the supplier of last resort,…
By Abbas Bamalli, Katsina The Katsina State Government has pledged to provide a conducive atmosphere for the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state this year. The state’s Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, said this at the swearing-in of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ stream ll corps members on Friday in Katsina. “We in Katsina State are NYSC friendly, and I want to assure you of conducive atmosphere throughout your service year. “I have no doubt that you will find the state a home away from home as our people are generally receptive and accommodating,” the…
By Abbas Bamalli, Katsina An NGO, Society for Women Development and Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN) has trained about 250 Community Health Volunteers and Health Service Providers (CHV/HSP) in Katsina State. SWODEN also organised a 2-day training for 110 Male Motivators as part of the implementation of Gender/Behavior Change Intervention (BCI) project. The SWODEN programme Officer in the state, Tajuddeen Ma’aruf, disclosed this during a training for the CHV/HSP in Katsina. According to him, the two capacity building trainings were supported by the Nutrition International (NI), in collaboration with the Katsina State government. Read Also: Katsina govt tasks traffic wardens on…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Advocacy Initiative (WACORPAI), a non-governmental organization committed to recognizing those who serve the nation with integrity and dedication, has honored former Super Eagles captain, Ambassador Ahmed Musa, OON, for his exceptional contributions to humanity and society. The ceremony took place in Kano, where the football star was celebrated for his tireless efforts to uplift the lives of Nigerians. Musa, a beloved sports figure, was recognized for his numerous charitable activities and the positive impact he has had on communities across the country. In acknowledgment of his exemplary service, WACORPAI bestowed…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano To promote transparency and efficiency in service delivery especially in the health sector, Kano State Government had organized a 4-day workshop on the procurement of health commodities for staff selected from the Ministry of Health, the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) and other relevant ministries and agencies. Speaking during the commencement of the program, the Chairman of the meeting and Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule said the workshop was organized by the state government in collaboration with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and it seeks to specifically support the Procurement…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In its quest to making sure that all the stakeholders of the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme are abreast with its revised operational guidelines, the State Sustainable Health Commodity Supply (SHCSS) Committee has organised a three day orientation to its members and facility DRF operators in primary and secondary health facilities. The main objective of the exercise is to keep the stakeholders well informed about the nitty-gritty of the contents of the document for effective running of DRF in the facilities operating the scheme for efficient service delivery. Speaking, the Chairman of the Committee and also…
By Abbas Bamalli An International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mercy Corps Nigeria, has advocated for peace, harmony and unity amongst youths in Katsina State. Mr Philip Ikita, Mercy Corps Senior Programme Manager, made the advocate in Katsina on Thursday, at the celebration of the 2024 International Youths Day. According to Mr Ikita, youths should engage in meaningful contributions towards peace and harmony in their respective communities, as they are future leaders. The programme manager further said that peaceful living among the youths can lead to various developments across the state and also in their communities. Read Also: Katsina Assembly Honours NAN…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has inspected Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital in their effort to address the problem facing the facility. Dr. Labaran stated that due to the importance of the Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital, Kano State Government will soon commission the new renovated facility to allow Kano residents to benefit from it. He added that this is part of the administration’s commitment to the health sector in one year. “You can see that Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital is set for commissioning any moment from now to start operation. Read Also:…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has officially inaugurated its new executives for the Kano State chapter, set to lead the union for the next three years. The ceremony, held in Kano, highlighted the union’s commitment to promoting professionalism and protecting the interests of journalists across the state. In his address, the National Vice Chairman Muhammad Tukur Umar, urged the newly appointed leaders to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, emphasizing the importance of serving the people. “You should promote professionalism and protect the interest of your members wherever they are,” he said, outlining the…
Arewa APC Merger Group Rallies Behind Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa Amidst Ongoing Dispute with Abdulmumin Jibrin The Arewa APC Merger Group, under the leadership of its National Coordinator, Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa, wishes to express its unwavering support for Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), in the ongoing dispute between him and Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This statement follows the recent exchange between Doguwa and Jibrin, sparked by accusations from Jibrin concerning Doguwa’s alleged involvement in violence during the 2019 elections. We…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, has directed all civil servants working under the Kano State Government to resume work immediately, following the state Government’s decision to relax the curfew hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A Press release signed and made available by Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director of Public Enlightenment in the Office of the Head of Service, conveyed the message from the State Head of Service. He earnestly appealed to all civil servants to report to their respective offices at the usual hour of 8:00 a.m. daily. The Head of Service…
Authorities have arrested one of the individuals involved in distributing Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests, in Kano. The trend of waving foreign flags, particularly Russian ones, has grown significantly across various parts of the country since last week, with a notable increase by Monday 5th of August. This escalation comes after President Bola Tinubu’s recent warning to protesters about the dangers of promoting an unconstitutional agenda. Read Also: JUST IN: DSS Arrests #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest Leader In Abuja In his nationwide address, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to focus on unity and progress, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the country’s…
By Abu Jabir Abdullah Penabdul Optimism is the magical elixir of the troubled mind. Once man becomes pessimistic, he indulges in self destruction. Our situation as a country calls for sober reflection, alas, a moment for National introspection. We have indulged and condoned the atmosphere of negligence towards the less privileged of the society for many years. Though, there are some good individuals and organizations that have taken the initiative of taking off some of the less privileged from the streets and offering them quality education and a good life but that is simply not enough. Education is very key…
Zenith Bank Plc and its Lokoja Branch Manager, Salawu Nasiru, together with two Chinese citizens, Liu Yangxi and Ma Zhuang, have conspired to defraud two Nigerian ceramic companies and their directors. Messrs Salawu, Liu and Ma were accused of fraudulently obtaining about N17 billion in credits on behalf of BN Ceramic Industry Limited and NB Ceramic Limited, and Zhang Qide, a director and shareholder in the ceramic firms. The loans, secretly obtained without the knowledge of the Nigerian companies, were disbursed to Liu between November 4, 2021, and August 31, 2023. Documents also indicated that Mr Salawu, the Zenith Bank…