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…
Operatives of the Zamfara State Hisbah Commission have clashed with police officers in Gusau following allegations that the officers were involved in taking women to hotels, an act the Hisbah Commission deems immoral under the state’s Sharia law. Sheikh Umar Hassan Gusau, the Executive Chairman of the Hisbah Commission, addressed the media through his Director…
… To convert 30 luxurious buses Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced his administration’s plan to procure sets of CNG-powered buses to alleviate transportation challenges faced by citizens following the removal of the fuel subsidy. This was disclosed during the commissioning of 10 CNG buses procured by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),…
The Borno State Government has announced an upcoming Polio Vaccination Campaign, slated to take place from November 28th to December 3rd, 2024. The campaign, known as the Fifth Outbreak Response (OBR5), will be implemented across all 27 Local Government Areas of the state. Despite Borno State achieving polio-free certification on August 25, 2020, the risk…
A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed alarmingly high rates of home births in Gombe, Bauchi, and Taraba States, posing significant risks to child survival. According to UNICEF Health Officer Olusheyi Olosunde, over half of pregnant women in Gombe State (51.5%) choose to deliver at home, while the figures for…
