A severe malnutrition crisis is gripping Nigeria’s Bauchi State, with a staggering 120% increase in cases compared to the previous year. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that the situation could escalate into a catastrophic health emergency if immediate action is not taken. Between January and June 2023, MSF recorded over 23,000 cases of severe…
The Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER) has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to ensure the timely and quality completion of the Kaduna refinery. In a statement issued on Friday, the group expressed concerns about the potential for a subpar facility,…
In a significant move to bolster its legal sector and create employment opportunities, the Kano State Government has recently hired 70 new lawyers. Aliyu Yusuf, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Office of the Head of Civil Service, announced this development in a statement released on Friday. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery within…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A significant security presence, comprising Nigerian Police and State Security Service (SSS) personnel, has been observed surrounding the Emir’s Palace in Kano, on Friday. This heightened security measure has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the Emir’s planned activities. Unverified sources indicate that the security deployment aims to prevent Emir Muhammadu…
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an eye condition that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. In recent weeks, health authorities and concerned citizens across Northern Nigeria have been grappling with a growing health scare: the resurgence…
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…
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