Hussaini Kafi in Kano The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the associated ₦50 billion payoff scheme. This decision came after a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Dr. Kama Nkemkama, a member representing Ebonyi State, was adopted…
…Commends Performance of Sponsored Students as Kano’s Education Investment Yields Outstanding Results Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has applauded the exceptional academic performance of students sponsored by his administration to pursue higher education in India. During a visit to the students at Sharjah University in India, Governor Yusuf expressed…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kano State in the fight against polio. During the flag-off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign (OBR5) in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, emphasized the organization’s dedication to eradicating polio in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) and other HIV/AIDS partners, observed World AIDS Day 2024 to reaffirm its commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The theme for this year’s observance, “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right,” underscores the importance…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has announced a significant initiative to bolster technical and vocational education in the state. Governor Umar Namadi revealed plans to establish a dedicated Institute of Technical and Vocational Education alongside eight technical colleges. The Governor emphasized the state government’s commitment to transforming the education system, prioritizing technical…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The relocation of the wedding of Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano, to Jibrin Barau I Jibrin, son of the Deputy President of the Senate, from Kano to Abuja has ignited speculation and controversy. This development, furthermore, is intertwined with the ongoing political tensions…
The Kaduna State Government has initiated the distribution of subsidized rice to state civil servants as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of economic challenges. The Head of Service, Hajiya Habiba Shekarau, flagged off the distribution ceremony in Kaduna, explaining that the subsidized rice is part of a broader strategy by both the federal…
A non-governmental organization, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), recently organized a media town hall meeting in Kano to educate journalists on human rights, the Police Act 2020, and its implications for police-citizen interactions. The meeting, attended by journalists from several northern states and civil society organizations, aimed to strengthen understanding of the new law and…
The Jigawa State Government has initiated the drilling of 47 solar-powered boreholes under the World Bank-Assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project. Governor Umar Namadi, during the official launch ceremony in Masaya, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, emphasized the significance of clean and accessible water in improving public health, economic development, and climate resilience….
…To visit postgraduate students in India Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reiterated that for a leader to fight corruption to minimum decimal, he most stand on his feet, stressing that ‘ I’m already on my feet.” He added that implementation of minimum wage will be sustained due to the state transparency and…
