Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to private schools operating junior and senior secondary school sections without proper authorization. In a statement released by the Director of Private Schools, Malam Musa A. Ya’u, the ministry emphasized that such schools risk closure. The ministry has established a…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State Government has initiated a comprehensive free medical screening programme aimed at detecting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 500,000 residents. The initiative, dubbed “Project 10 Million – Know Your Number, Control Your Number,” was officially launched by Governor Uba Sani. The governor emphasized the pressing need to address the rising…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A wave of resignations has swept through the traditional leadership of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, as 19 district and ward heads have stepped down to express their support for Senator Ibrahim Lamido. The leaders, including prominent figures like the District Head of Sabon Birni, Abdullahi Muhammad…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The 19th Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern States Council of Emirates and Chiefs have jointly condemned the proposed tax reform bill, deeming it detrimental to the interests of the Northern region. The decision was reached at a crucial meeting held in Kaduna on Monday. The forum expressed concerns over…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Three top Kaduna State government officials have been suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) following allegations of false asset declaration. The affected officials are Samuel Peter, Acting Commissioner for Internal Security; Shizzer Bada, Commissioner for Finance; and Tijjani Abdullahi, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board. The…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Over 1,000 farmers in Kano State, predominantly involved in rice and tomato value chains, have received vital agricultural inputs from the Federal Government. This initiative, part of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, is aimed at boosting food security and economic diversification in Nigeria. Dr. Kabir Yusuf, the National Programme…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria. The region has been thrown into blackouts for the past nine days. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,…
Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous state, has been grappling with significant obstacles in its efforts to eradicate polio. Misinformation, cultural beliefs, and religious interpretations have all contributed to the state’s ongoing struggle to administer polio vaccinations to its vast population. These factors have hindered the progress of immunization campaigns, creating a complex and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced on Friday that the number of out-of-school children in the state has decreased by 300,000 since April 2024. The Governor shared this progress with journalists following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. According to the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, there…
Judging from the score cards (Perfoemance records) of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s team the recent cabinet reshuffle that saw over 70 % of members of the cabinet retaining their positions is a slap on the wrist. A university don and critical observer of the policies of Tinubu has opined that the change fails…
