Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), commenced a four-day critique workshop on the developed training manuals on skills acquisition and sustainable livelihood for nomadic youth and women. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop in Kano, the Executive Secretary of NCNE, Professor Bashir Haruna Usman, said the essence of the workshop is to equip the nomadic youth with the relevant knowledge as a value addition to their traditional professions of rearing, farming, and fishing. “At this point of critiquing, we want to train the nomadic youth on demand-driven skills which include Cattle and…
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By Zainab Olufunmi A Non-Governmental Organisation, Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED – Initiative) has organised media summit on barriers to girls education. The Founder/Programme Director of PAGED-I, Ummi Bukar on Tuesday, said that aim of the summit is to implement media advocacy project on girls education in the state. She said this initiative is to train girls to become role models in their communities in order to fight against barriers to girls education. According to her, we go round different communities with the girls to enable them have close access and interact with parents, to build their confidence…
An African media network, REMAPSEN has appointed Khadija Aliyu as Deputy National Coordinator for its Nigeria office. This announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bamboo Yousuf. Khadija Aliyu is an ace broadcaster and a senior correspondent with Radio Nigeria. She graduated from the Department of Mass Communications at Bayero University Kano in 2008 and later obtained a master’s degree in Communication Studies from the same institution.” REMAPSEN is an African media network for the promotion of good health and environment. Read Also: ICRC trains Journalists on First Aid Treatment, Reportage It…
By Kabiru Anka PhD The political Intrigues in Kano State in recent time can be rationalised within the dictim of the adage of “When two Elephants fight ,the Grass Suffers”. It all began with series of litigations and media attacks aimed at former Governor of the state and the National Chairman of ALL Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje ostensibly by the NNPP lead State government of Abba Kabiru Yusuf. The government, using its organs gone filled multiple court cases against Governor Ganduje and his wife, creating a climate of turmoil and uncertainty in the state. The fact that the…
By Kabiru Anka PhD. The political Intrigues in Kano State in recent time can be rationalised within the dictim of the adage of “When two Elephants fight ,the Grass Suffers”. It all began with series of litigations and media attacks aimed at former Governor of the state and the National Chairman of ALL Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje ostensibly by the NNPP lead State government of Abba Kabiru Yusuf. The government, using its organs gone filled multiple court cases against Governor Ganduje and his wife, creating a climate of turmoil and uncertainty in the state. The fact that the…
Senator Sulaiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, has strongly criticized the government of President Bola Tinubu for its failure to protect the lives and property of Nigerian citizens. The Nation Newspaper reports that Senator Sumaila made the assertion in an interview with an online television station in Kano. The Senator expressed his deep frustration and disappointment with the government’s handling of the country’s security challenges. According to him, Tinubu’s government has failed to provide adequate security for Nigerians, leaving them vulnerable to attacks and violence. He also challenged the leaders of the security agencies, questioning their…
Kano State government has refuted the purported stay bullet hit at a journalist in the government, insisted that practising journalists in Kano are not under any form of threat. The government also caution the media to ensure they cross check their facts and balance from relevant sources before going to town, a critical ingredient of reportage that devoid misleading the sleeping audience. Reacting to purported story of stray bullet on journalist at the government house, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government house, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa said the incident that occurred Friday evening was blown out of proportion. In a…
The Kano State Government says it has put in place all the necessary mechanisms to check maternal mortality to save the lives of women and children. This is in its effort to prioritize the health of citizens and women in particular, thus the state Government the measure is paramount due to the growing need to tackle the menace. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, stated this at a symposium to commemorate the 2024 Safe Motherhood Day, which is a global initiative annually marked on April 11 to raise awareness about adequate access to care during pregnancy, childbirth,…
Civil society groups have raised concerns over the withdrawal of police personnel from the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, criticizing the move during a press conference held in Abuja. The groups said the withdrawal of approximately 40 police officers, responsible for security and investigative tasks, has not only hindered the commission’s work but also raised questions about the impartiality and independence of law enforcement agencies. According to them the action is perceived as an attempt to impede ongoing corruption investigations involving Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Kano…
Kano State Hisbah Board, has announced preparation for the second batch of the State sponsor mass wedding with allocation of 50 slots to journalists in the state. This decision comes in the wake of the success recorded in the first batch where 1,800 couples were funded. Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa announced the offer while speaking with journalists on the plans for the second hosting. Sheikh Daurawa disclosed the commitment to expanding the reach of beneficiaries to wider community following public request. Sheikh Daurawa emphasized the program’s objective of instilling moral values and curbing immorality,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity bartender Cubana Chief Priest have agreed to resolve the socialite’s naira abuse accusation outside of court. The out-of-court settlement was announced during the restart of proceedings on Thursday. At the reopening of proceedings, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari appeared for the prosecution, while Mr. Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN) announced appearance for the defendant. The defense counsel informed the court that the parties were exploring settlement and have applied the matter be settled pursuant to the provisions of section 14(2) of the EFCC Act. The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, April…
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has completed the installation of transplant and urology equipments for the treatment of prostate and kidney stone worth N250 million in seven hospitals. It was reported that the benefitting health institutions are: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (formerly Bayero University Teaching Hospital), Kano; Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Zaria; University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja. Others are, University of Jos Teaching Hospital; University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. Alhaji Umar Ali, who represented Tetfund, said such gesture is the first in government hospitals for the benefits of those seeking…
A building under construction has collapsed in Kuntau quarters, Gwale Local Government area of Kano State. At least 11 persons are trapped under the rubble, Daily Trust reports. Two persons who were rescued have been rushed to the hospital by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Details soon…
As the severity of heat temperature keeps increasing, the people of Kano state have been advised to adopt health precautionary measures to protect themselves against the negative consequences. The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf gave the advice in a press release issued from the public relations unit of the ministry and made available to the media outfits. Dr. Labaran stated that the scale of the harsh temperature of heat has begun since March this year causing an increase in malaria and mortalities, adding that that was why the Ministry of Health embarked on investigations to unravel…
By Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad Bullying is a serious issue that plagues Nigerian high schools, causing immense mental health problems for students. While it’s an unpleasant topic, addressing it is crucial. Parents also play a vital role in educating their children about bullying and equipping them to handle it. Simply put, bullying is the act of intimidating, coercing, or harming someone perceived as weaker. It can be physical or social, to make the victim feel inferior and the bully feel superior. My experience as a student in a Kano federal boarding school highlighted how “seniority/bullying” was a dominant force. Popularity and…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano In the realm of leadership, the qualities that typically stand out are responsibility, credibility, and a willingness to serve subordinates. However, in a recent turn of events at a state-owned television station, these principles seemed to be overshadowed by questionable decisions made by a visually impaired leader. Following a meeting aimed at addressing the station’s challenges, the leader, along with his cohorts, made a controversial decision to transfer two key figures from journalists’ unions to other Ministries. Read Also: RATTAWU ARTV Chapel Elects New Executives, Promised to Reposition Union The unions had collectively raised concerns…
Amb. Safiya Nuhu, Director, the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University, Kano, has stressed the importance of peacebuilding, peacekeeping and peace processing in society. Speaking on Wednesday in Kano, while celebrating International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace with the theme:” Mentoring young leaders for peacebuilding and inclusive development”, said such will ensure multilateralism and diplomacy to birth slot of milestone. She said that the centre would collaborate with Community Initiatives to promote peace (CIPP), Mercy Corps under the USAID programme on community development mentor women on peacebuilding. Read Also: Nigeria Ranked One Of Least Peaceful Countries Worldwide, Takes…
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Yusif Lawan, has announced the successful completion of all preparations for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The announcement came during the presentation of travel items to the board committee on Tuesday. Alhaji Lawan emphasized the Board’s commitment to ensuring a well-prepared and timely departure for the pilgrimage. He said very aspect of the pilgrimage experience has been carefully managed, from hand luggage to male and female uniforms, hijabs for female pilgrims, and Hajj guideline books, enabling pilgrims from Kano to embark on their…
The United Nation Children Emergency Funds (UNICEF), says 88 Percent of Children Under the Ages of five in Kebbi State, Zamfara 82, and Sokoto 80 are Multi- Dimentionally Poor In terms of access to services. UNICEF Social Policy Specialist, Sokoto Field Office Isa Ibrahim stated this while presenting paper at a 2 Day Workshop on Strengthen the Analysis of Child Poverty Measurement for the three states of Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi holding in Birnin Kebbi organised by the Sokoto state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in- collaboration with UNICEF. He said, the porverty rate was as a result of…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, has been making waves in the political scene. Recently, a Kano High Court vacated an order suspending him as APC National Chairman, pending the determination of the suit on April 30th. Ganduje’s political clout and experience have made him a force to be reckoned with, particularly in his home state of Kano. His emergence as National Chairman has thwarted attempts by some politicians to undermine his authority and advance their interests. Read Also: Kano APC Crisis: CUPP Warns INEC From Tampering With Valid…