By Rabi’u Sunusi Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has intensified political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, seeking closer collaboration with former caretaker councillors and a women-led APC media group following their endorsement of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s bid for a second term. The Commissioner made the appeal on Tuesday while receiving separate delegations from the Forum of Former Caretaker Councillors and the North West APC Women Media Group at his office in Kano. Waiya said the Yusuf administration’s development record provides a strong basis for continued public support, stressing that sustaining…
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By Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. GWANI) The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming healthcare education in Kano State through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, and human capital development. Recognising that a strong healthcare system begins with the proper training of health professionals, Governor Yusuf entrusted the leadership of KHETFUND to Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen. Her commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability, and excellence has continued to drive remarkable progress in the state’s health sector. One of KHETFUND’s most significant interventions is at the School of Health Technology, Bebeji, where the Fund…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of three local government councils with immediate effect. Those affected are Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha Rogo of Rogo Local Government, Dr. Alhassan Salisu of Bebeji Local Government, and Alhaji Bello Gadanya of Bagwai Local Government. The decision followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Presenting the committee’s report, the Majority Leader, Hon. Lawan Hussain Dala, speaking on behalf of the committee chairman, said the Assembly received separate petitions from residents and stakeholders in the affected local government areas. According…
Daga Yusuf Abdullahi Muhammad Kungiyar Kainuwa Youth Association Gama ta yi Allah-wadai da abin da ta bayyana a matsayin amfani da sunanta ba tare da amincewar shugabancinta ba wajen kai ziyarar ban girma ga dan takarar Majalisar Tarayya na Karamar Hukumar Nassarawa, Hon. Mustafa Alkassim (Danhajiya). A cikin wata sanarwa da shugabannin kungiyar suka fitar, sun ce mutanen da suka gudanar da ziyarar ba su samu izini daga shugabancin kungiyar ba, don haka ba su wakilci kungiyar ko ra’ayinta ba. Kungiyar ta ce abin da ya faru ya saba da tsarin gudanarwarta, tare da zargin cewa wasu mutane sun yi…
Abdulbaki Ali Ahmad Sharifai The Kundila Youth Development Association (KUYODA), in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, has inaugurated a new skills acquisition centre aimed at empowering young men and women with vocational skills for self-reliance. The inauguration ceremony, held at Kundila Primary School, attracted dignitaries from different parts of Kano State, including political leaders, community stakeholders and other guests. Speaking during the event, the Chairman of KUYODA, Barrister Nasir Ado, described the establishment of the centre as a significant step towards providing youths with sustainable means of livelihood. He said the initiative would help engage young people, reduce…
By Abubakar Umar Muhd The Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) is witnessing a remarkable transformation under the leadership of its Director General and Acting Executive Secretary, Hajiya Khadija Hussein Sa’id, through reforms aimed at strengthening healthcare regulation, promoting professionalism and protecting public health across Kano State. Guided by integrity, honesty, humility, accountability and a strong sense of public service, Hajiya Sa’id has demonstrated that effective leadership is not determined by gender, but by vision, competence and the ability to inspire positive change. Under her stewardship, PHIMA has intensified regulatory oversight of private hospitals, clinics, laboratories, maternity homes and other…
Daga Abdulbaki Ali Ahmad Sharifai Kungiyar Cigaban Matasan Unguwar Kundila (KUYODA) da ke karamar hukumar Tarauni a Jihar Kano, ta kaddamar da sabuwar cibiyar koyar da sana’o’in hannu domin tallafa wa matasa maza da mata wajen samun dogaro da kai. Bikin bude cibiyar wanda aka gudanar a harabar makarantar firamare ta Kundila, ya samu halartar manyan baki daga sassa daban-daban na Jihar Kano, ciki har da ‘yan siyasa, shugabannin al’umma da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki. Da yake jawabi yayin taron, shugaban kungiyar KUYODA, Barr. Nasir Ado, ya bayyana cewa kafa wannan cibiya wani muhimmin mataki ne wajen samar wa…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Steering Committee for the establishment of the Yobe State Institute of Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET) has presented its inception report and the institute’s establishment bill to the Yobe State Government, marking another milestone in the state’s drive to strengthen healthcare education and innovation. According to a press statement issued by Ibrahim Baba Saleh, Media Coordinator/Liaison Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the documents were presented through the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje. Speaking during the presentation, the Chairman of the Steering Committee, Prof. Mohammed…
By Abubakar Umar Muhd Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery with the official commissioning and opening of three flagship healthcare projects executed by the State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), marking another significant milestone in the transformation of the state’s health sector. The commissioning ceremony was led by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, who officially declared the projects open for public use. The Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zaharaddeen, formally presented the interventions, describing them as strategic investments aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure, expanding access to quality medical services and…
By Usman Usman Garba D-Ikram Nursery and Primary School has celebrated its sixth Cultural Day at BMC Event Center, with pupils showcasing the rich cultural heritage of various Nigerian ethnic groups and Arab traditions. The annual event was organised to promote pupils’ talents, moral values, cultural awareness, unity, and peaceful coexistence, while reaffirming the school’s commitment to providing quality education. During the colourful celebration, pupils from different cultural groups represented Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani, Kanuri, and Arab communities. They appeared in traditional attires and presented cultural displays, dances, greetings, fashion parades, and other activities reflecting the history, values, and traditions…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Special Adviser on Security to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to designate the newly established 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State, as a Special Forces Division, describing the move as vital to addressing worsening insecurity across the North-Central region and the country. Usman made the appeal on Monday while commending President Tinubu for approving the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel. He described the expansion as a bold and strategic step towards…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, on Monday staged a colourful and emotional Pulling-Out Parade in honour of its 24th Commandant, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Patrick A. Atayero, who officially retired from the Nigeria Police Force upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. The ceremony, which coincided with AIG Atayero’s 60th birthday, celebrated a distinguished policing career defined by dedication, exemplary leadership, and remarkable contributions to the advancement of police education in Nigeria. The event attracted an array of dignitaries, including senior military and police officers, government officials, traditional rulers, academics, and well-wishers, all…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The annual mass wedding programme initiated by the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, has once again demonstrated its far-reaching religious, social, political, and economic impact by giving hundreds of less-privileged residents a fresh start in family life. This year’s edition brought together 300 grooms and 300 brides drawn from the 21 local government areas of the state, with each council producing between 10 and 12 couples. The initiative is designed to assist indigent adults and divorcees who wish to remarry but are unable to meet the financial demands of marriage.…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing technology to improve governance, boost economic growth, strengthen education, and enhance security across the state. The governor made this known while receiving members of the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Computer Society on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos. Governor Mutfwang commended the Society for selecting Plateau State to host its forthcoming international conference despite negative narratives about the state. He praised the leadership of the Society for relying on firsthand assessment rather than misinformation circulating on social…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has approved the extension of the retirement age for health workers in its employment from 60 to 65 years, or 40 years of pensionable service, in a landmark policy aimed at retaining experienced professionals and strengthening healthcare delivery across the state. The approval, granted by Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, was conveyed in Head of Service Circular No. 11/2026, dated July 27, 2026, and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Orok Bassey Okon. The directive is intended to address the shortage of experienced health personnel and sustain quality…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Torrential rainfall has displaced more than 200 families and destroyed several shops and properties worth millions of naira in Dangamu Village, Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred barely two weeks after a heavy downpour claimed the lives of two people in the Janbango area of Katsina metropolis. Reports indicate that several communities across different local government areas in the state have been affected by heavy rainfall over the past month, leaving many residents homeless and causing extensive damage to property and farmlands. Katsina is one of the northern states that experiences…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of an organised crime syndicate linked to the theft of a commercial tricycle after allegedly intoxicating its rider in Potiskum. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkareem, the incident occurred on July 23, 2026. The statement said the Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report at about 10:50 p.m. that a commercial tricycle rider had been robbed after an unidentified man, who posed as a passenger, allegedly administered a suspected intoxicating substance to him. The 25-year-old rider…
By Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. Gwani) An anniversary should not be measured merely by the passage of time. Rather, it should be measured by the quality of leadership, the impact of decisions, the innovations introduced and the positive transformation achieved during a leader’s tenure. In public service, the true significance of an anniversary lies in the lives touched and the institutions strengthened. The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) had existed for several years before the appointment of Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen as its Executive Secretary. While the agency had an important mandate, its activities were not widely recognized by the…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved projects and programmes worth N73.3 billion aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, agricultural productivity, housing, women’s empowerment, and economic growth across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held in Damaturu and chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni. A major highlight of the meeting was the approval of over N28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools and implements under the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, reinforcing the state’s commitment to boosting food production and supporting farmers. The Council also ratified over N4.939…
By Abubakar Umar Muhd (Nr GWANI) Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing a growing crisis as thousands of nurses continue to leave the country in search of better salaries, improved working conditions, professional growth, and safer work environments. The migration trend, popularly known as the “Japa” phenomenon, has become a major concern for the country’s health sector, with highly trained and experienced nurses relocating to countries offering better career opportunities. Major destinations for Nigerian nurses include the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. In recent years, Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab…