Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano A cross-section of Catholic faithful in Kano have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a spiritual leader whose humility, compassion, and advocacy for justice touched lives across the globe. Rukevew Obinna, a Catholic originally from the South-East, said the news of the Pope’s death…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Latin American pontiff, has died at the age of 88. According to reports by Radio France Internationale (RFI) and confirmed by the Vatican, the Pope passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, His death marks…
A new wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed faction ISWAP has reignited fear in Nigeria’s North-East, particularly in Borno, Yobe, and parts of Adamawa State. Since January 2025, over 34 attacks have been documented, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and security operatives scrambling to contain the escalating violence. Hussaini Kafi…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As part of ongoing efforts to sustain Nigeria’s polio-free status, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Adamawa State Government have called on parents and guardians across the state to present their children for the upcoming nationwide polio immunization exercise scheduled to hold from April 26 to 29, 2025. Speaking…
In this special report, Hussaini Kafi in Kano highlights the real reasons why Nigeria’s Health Insurance system continuous receiving public knocks and lose of trust, while assessing the challenges and prospects awaiting the body. When 48-year-old Adamu Garba from Kano State suffered a stroke in late 2023, his family had to sell their only motorcycle…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group has begun implementing its landmark $500 million energy infrastructure investment following last month Memorandum of Understanding signed in London. The partnership is noted as one of the largest private sector-driven renewable energy investments in Northern Nigeria. The initiative which aligns…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A total of 651 students across various academic levels have been awarded scholarships under the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program in Jigawa State, as Governor Malam Umar Namadi reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive educational support. The breakdown of the scholarship beneficiaries includes 400 undergraduates from 12…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Gunmen have attacked Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, abducting the son of a prominent trader in a brazen Thursday evening raid, AHR has learned. The attack occurred around 7:00 p.m., when the armed men stormed the quiet community, firing sporadically into the air to disperse residents…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status recently achieved by Jigawa State. The governor made this declaration on Friday when the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS) monitoring team paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Dutse….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Government of Canada, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has announced a grant of 15 million Canadian dollars to support maternal, adolescent, and child health in three northern Nigerian states: Kaduna, Kebbi, and Bauchi. The announcement was made on Thursday by Dr. Fatima Cheshi, a Health Specialist at UNICEF…
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