Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has emphasized that addressing security challenges in West Africa requires a collective approach from all affected countries. Speaking at the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Matawalle underscored the importance of regional cooperation in…
Hussaini Kafi, Kano In a strategic move to equip young people with digital skills, the Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has sponsored over 500 students to study artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, business intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software engineering. Governor Malam Umar Namadi announced this initiative on Thursday during the Induction…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has launched the distribution of food relief provided by the Dangote Foundation to 120,000 beneficiaries across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Thursday Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who represented Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, assured residents that the aid would be distributed…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a colourful event Wednesday, Governor Malam Umar Namadi inaugurated the first batch of security personnel under the Jigawa State’s Safe Schools Initiative. The ceremony, which doubled as a passing-out parade for the guards, took place at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Panisau, Dutse. The initiative, which is the first of…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has distributed 600 bags of 25 kg rice to the State Judiciary, various federal courts in Kano, and legal professional bodies as part of its Ramadan support initiative. The donation, which took place at Gidan Hatsi on Muganda Road in the state capital, was also extended to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a commendable demonstration of support for the media community during the holy month of Ramadan, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed over 450 bags of 25kg of rice to various journalist associations within the state. This initiative underscores the governor’s recognition of the pivotal role that journalists…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC), of drifting from its original vision as he finally announced his resignation from the party – APC. El-Rufai raised concerns over the party’s leadership and direction. “I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni has approved the employment of 267 health technicians to boost manpower requirements in health facilities in the state. The employment covers 140 Buni Scholars who recently graduated in various fields of Medical Sciences in India. The Buni Scholars include 43 Bsc Nursing, 43…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the Kano State Government has launched an N8 billion feeding program aimed at providing meals for residents. While the initiative has received both praise and scepticism, concerns about transparency and accountability persist. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently inaugurated the program alongside the distribution of…
Last week, about five state governments including Kano state in the northern part of Nigeria shut down both public and private schools in their states. The governors declared public holidays in their respective states and sent the students and pupils home for the Ramadan period only. Africa Health Report, AHR’s Correspondent in Kano, Hussaini Kafi…
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