Kano Gov Hosts Iftar with Orphans, Vows Better Welfare

Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of orphans through enhanced education, social welfare, and infrastructure development. Governor Yusuf made this pledge on Monday during an Iftar (breaking of fast) event held with orphans at the Government House, Kano. Addressing the gathering,…

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Tensions over Planned Parallel Durbar Festivities in Kano, Police Assure Security

Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations, as two rival emirs plan to hold parallel Durbar festivities. The development has raised concerns about potential clashes, prompting the police to intensify security measures across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim…

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Governors Acted on Their Own, the Qur’an or Hadith Does Not Justify Closure of Schools for Ramadan – Dr Ashiru

As the debate and controversy over the closure of schools in some northern states of Nigeria continue, An Islamic Studies scholar, lecturer and the Chief Librarian of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Mufutahu Ashiru, Ph.D,  provides deeper insight into the issue in this exclusive interview with Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah.   Excerpts: AHR:…

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Targeted Killings of Christians: Nigerian Govt Dismisses Claims

The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected allegations that Christians are being deliberately targeted in a wave of religious killings, warning that such claims could inflame tensions and misrepresent the country’s complex security challenges. In a statement released on Saturday by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Ministry…

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Muslim Leader Urges Communities to Prioritize Child Immunization

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Chairman of the Muslim Community on Gender-Based Issues in Anambra State, Imam Sheriff Olanrewaju, is advocating for Muslim communities to make child immunization a top priority. He made this call on Tuesday, in response to the ongoing second-round catch-up immunization campaign, which targets zero-dose and unvaccinated children in nine Local Government…

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Katsina Introduces Initiatives to Address Disruption from School Closure during Ramadan

Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has addressed concerns surrounding school operations during the holy month of Ramadan. The decision is borne out of the need to prioritize both religious observance and educational continuity. In a response to the ongoing discussions about school operations, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has put…

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