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)…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers to bolster cancer care capabilities across the country. This collaboration involves a significant purchase agreement for advanced oncology equipment, which will be deployed to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes. Coordinating Minister of Health and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Residents of the Durbawa community in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, are appealing to the state government for urgent intervention to restore their sole primary healthcare facility. This vital facility, which serves the community and its neighbouring villages, is in dire need of structural repairs. Concerned patients who spoke to…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, embarked on an operational tour to Sokoto State on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The AHF learnt that his visit aimed to assess the security situation in the region and boost the morale of troops fighting terrorism and insurgency. During his tour, the Acting COAS visited…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Watershed, Erosion, and Climate Change Management Agency, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), has officially validated the state’s Climate Change Policy. The event took place on Thursday, at a gathering of a diverse group of…
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