Hussaini Kafi in Kano Eight people lost their lives while 11 others sustained injuries after a passenger bus struck an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road in Borno State. The tragic incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in Komala village, located within the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, Katsina State held an educational presentation on meningitis and its preventive measures at the newly renamed Dr Anka Mohammed Kabir Auditorium. The session was led by Dr Kabiru Mohammed Mande, a consultant in infectious diseases and Head of Internal Medicine, who detailed the disease’s prevalence,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Health authorities in Kano State have confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). The confirmed case involves a patient from Garun Mallam Local Government Area who was admitted after presenting symptoms consistent with the viral infection. Out of two suspected cases brought to AKTH, one…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Residents of Gezawa Local Government Area in Kano State have been thrown into mourning following the tragic drowning of two women in a pond. Reports indicate that the women—whose names were withheld—met their untimely death while taking a bath in the pond after returning from work at a hibiscus processing factory….
The Senator representing Borno State at the Nigerian Senate, Kaka Shehu Lawan has called on the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, to desist from politicizing the lingering security challenges in the state. Lawan made the remarks in response to comments by the minister criticizing Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, over…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A high-powered committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to investigate the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State, departed Kano on Thursday for a fact-finding and peace-building mission. The committee is led by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. In a statement issued by…
In a bold move to revolutionize agriculture in Jigawa State, Governor Malam Umar Namadi has unveiled a series of transformative agricultural projects aimed at accelerating mechanization and attracting international investment into the sector. The development was disclosed by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State. Key among the initiatives…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs is pleased to announce the successful rescue of 10 kidnap victims – 6 women and 4 men – who were abducted from the communities of Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke by armed bandits. Building on credible intelligence received from community members,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, have raised alarm over the escalating attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP, urging the federal government and security agencies to take decisive action before the situation spirals out of control. Over the past months, communities in Borno…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has announced an ambitious plan to provide free drugs to patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell disease across the state. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of low-income individuals who struggle to afford necessary healthcare. Dr. Abdullahi…
