In a mounting show of opposition, northern leaders, including the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) and various civil society groups, have voiced strong disapproval of the Tax Reform Bill recently proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Hussaini Kafi writes as heated debates and opposition greet the intended reform. The bill, which aims to overhaul the country’s taxation…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a historic event, Kano State witnessed a unique takeover as children assumed control of the State House of Assembly for 90 minutes on World Children’s Day. This symbolic session was presided over by 15-year-old Muhammed Isah, who took on the role of Speaker, leading a Children’s Assembly comprising representatives from…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Nigerian Red Cross, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has initiated a comprehensive response plan to combat the ongoing Mpox outbreak in the country. Dr. Mannir Jega, Director of Health and Care for the Nigerian Red Cross, announced this today in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Governor Malam Umar Namadi has received the report of the Investigation Committee on the tragic tanker explosion that occurred in Majia town on October 14, 2024. The committee, chaired by DIG Hafiz M. Inuwa (Rtd), was tasked with investigating the incident and providing recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The investigation revealed…
The current outbreaks of Cholera disease in the northern axis of Nigeria is causing fresh concerns, as the disease is claiming lives and leaving hundreds hospitalized. Hussaini Kafi in Kano delves into the root causes of the resurfaced cholera outbreaks, highlighting the most affected regions, and explores potential solutions to mitigate and ultimately curb the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A devastating fire outbreak engulfed Katako Market in Jos North Local Government Area on Monday morning, leaving numerous traders counting losses. The inferno, which started in the early hours of the day, consumed several sections of the market, including timber, clothing, and carpentry stalls. While no casualties were reported, the extent…
Lakurawa is here and has left everyone scampering. The dead terror group is being linked to another deadlier terrorist’s cult infamously labelled ISIS. In more alarming revelation the Lakurawa sect, under the guise of herders were coming to the Nigeria’s Sokoto state with plans to establish Islamic state stronghold in Nigeria, Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over the critical sanitation situation in Maiduguri following the devastating floods that affected over a million people. The organization highlighted the widespread destruction of toilets and wash facilities, leaving a significant portion of the population vulnerable to waterborne diseases. During the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A deadly attack on a military base in Karito, Borno State, has claimed the lives of at least 20 soldiers. The assault, carried out by suspected terrorists over the weekend, involved the use of various weapons and resulted in significant casualties. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, sources indicate…
Hussaini Kai in Kano The National Population Commission (NPC) in Zamfara State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) survey. This initiative aims to gather crucial data on the causes of under-five and maternal deaths in the state. During a press conference held on…
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