Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an initial deposit of N8.4 million for intending pilgrims. This early requirement aims to streamline the registration process and ensure a smooth Hajj experience for all participants. The Director General of the State Pilgrims Board,…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi The Federal Government has pledged its unwavering support for the completion of the $1.9 billion Kano-Maradi railway project, ensuring that it does not face any funding shortages. The pledged was made during an oversight visit by the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Land Transport to the 400-kilometer project, a key…
Umar Dalhat Muaz. Corp Members serving at the FCT struggle to make ends meet, as prices of goods and services become very expensive and unaffordable to them. This was contained in a report gathered from some of the corp members serving at the FCT on Tuesday, 8th October, 2024. The corp members cried out over…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has commended an initiative by the Kano State government along with private organisations to address food insecurity, hunger. Obasanjo who was represented by Mr. Vitalis Otese, commended the partnership between the Kano State Government, Islamic Development Bank, and SAA. He noted the project as a successful…
A cholera outbreak in Kanye Village, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, has claimed the lives of seven people. Reports of similar outbreaks in other parts of the state have recently affected 600 people and resulted in over 30 fatalities. According to a report by BBC Hausa Service, the cholera outbreak on Saturday was…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep shock and heartfelt sympathy over the tragic fire incident that engulfed several shops at the popular Kantin Kwari textile market on the night of Saturday, October 5th, 2024. In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi Residents of Garko, the headquarters of Garko Local Government Area of Kano state, have expressed deep concern over the acute shortage of health workers at the town’s Primary Health Centre (PHC). The facility, which serves over 4,000 patients, currently has no doctors or nurses staff. Findings by Africa Health Report Correspondent…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the 2024 Polio OBR3 Campaign at Dawakin Kudu Local Government, as part of the national activities in 18 states of Nigeria, in which Kano State is inclusive. The 2024 polio vaccination campaign held on Saturday at Dawakin Kudu town was aimed at…
Korede Abdullah The Managing Director of Iwosan Wellness Centre, Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, has advised Nigerian leaders not to neglect their health while pursuing innovation, strategy and governance. Kogo gave the advice at a dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) with the theme: “Leadership and Wellness: Balancing Success and Wellbeing”. The event…
Korede Abdullah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday, arraigned three suspects before the Federal High Court in Kano, for manufacturing, distributing and selling fake medicines for children. The suspects are Amao Gideon, Alumona Okwiludili, Hillary Onah Chigozie and Giddyson Healthcare Limited. When the case came up for…
