Hussaini Kai in Kano The National Population Commission (NPC) in Zamfara State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) survey. This initiative aims to gather crucial data on the causes of under-five and maternal deaths in the state. During a press conference held on…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Yobe State government has announced plans to establish a new secondary school specifically designed for students with disabilities. This initiative aims to provide inclusive education opportunities for students with special needs within the state. Previously, students with disabilities in Yobe State were often sent to schools in other states, such…
Hussaini in Kano The Kano State Government has issued a strong appeal to Nigerians to abandon the harmful practice of open defecation. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo, emphasized the severe consequences of this practice on both human health and the environment. The call was made during a road…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State has made significant strides in primary healthcare, surpassing the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency’s target of 90% performance by 8%. This achievement is attributed to the dedicated efforts of Governor Uba Sani’s administration. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, speaking at a retreat for newly elected local government chairmen, highlighted…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Management Board have joined forces to enhance healthcare delivery in the state. A two-day retreat was recently held in Kano to equip newly elected local government chairpersons with the necessary knowledge and tools to improve healthcare services within their…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A tragic incident occurred in CBN Quarters, Hadejia Road, Kano, on Saturday as a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, lost his life after falling into an abandoned well. According to Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, the victim was driving a car belonging…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has launched a significant initiative to address the alarmingly high rate of out-of-school children in the state. According to UNICEF data, a staggering 83.2% of children in Jigawa are not enrolled in school, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and limiting their future opportunities. Alhaji Aminu Usman, the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Sokoto State has said 25 people have been confirmed dead due to the outbreak of Gastroenteritis in three local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Rabi Balarabe, disclosed this information while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the incident on Friday in Sokoto. According to Balarabe,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State has announced plans to enhance its technological infrastructure by establishing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centers in all 44 local government areas (LGAs). The commitment was revealed in a statement signed by Auwalu Garba, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Ministry of Science,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A 40-year-old fisherman has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for the sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old girl. The conviction was handed down by Justice S.M. Shu’aibu of the Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday. The prosecution, led by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)…
