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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…

By Hon. Muhammad Sanusi S. Kiru   There comes a time in public discourse when fairness must prevail over partisanship and facts must take precedence over preconceived opinions. That moment has come in my assessment of the educational reforms being implemented by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. As a former Commissioner of Education and someone who has consistently evaluated government performance with candour, I owe the people of the state an honest appraisal of the governor’s performance in the education sector. After objectively reviewing the administration’s interventions from 2024 to 2026, particularly its determined efforts…

By Usman Usman Garba  Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has commenced a two-day Technical Review Workshop in Kaduna to review the agency’s 2026 Operational Guidelines. A statement from Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. GWANI) Kafin Maiyaki, who can be reached via his e-mail: nurseabubakarumar@gmail.com or phone: +234 806 978 1041, said the initiative was part of the healthcare reform agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the state. He said in the statement that it also aimed at improving healthcare delivery and expanding access to quality health services…

From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the nationwide training of 1,884 agricultural extension agents and food security specialists under its Grassroots Digital Extension Corps (GDEC) programme to strengthen agricultural productivity and enhance food security across Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the management of the Fund, the training in Lafia is the first in a series that will be replicated across the country’s five other geopolitical zones. Participants will undergo intensive training in digital extension services, climate-smart agriculture, data collection, farmer advisory services, and modern communication techniques before receiving professional certification at the…

From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to preparations for the 2027 general elections while concluding arrangements for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Prof. Amupitan gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) resident in Plateau State, led by Pius A. Akubo, SAN, who paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters to congratulate him on his appointment as INEC Chairman. The INEC Chairman urged Nigerians, especially members of the legal…

By Suleiman Ahmad Ramat For decades, Triumph Newspaper stood as one of Kano State’s most respected public institutions and a symbol of journalism in Northern Nigeria. Established during the administration of the late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, the state’s first civilian governor in the Second Republic, the newspaper was created to inform, educate, and enlighten the people of Kano while serving as a platform for public discourse and government accountability. Beyond its role as a newspaper, Triumph became a training ground for generations of journalists, editors, photographers, and media professionals who later distinguished themselves in newspapers, television stations, and radio organizations…

Abubakar Umar Muhammad The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) is pleased to announce that the renovation of Jambulo Health Post has been successfully completed, and the facility is set to commence healthcare services soon. This milestone reflects the commitment of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, and her dedicated team towards improving primary healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality healthcare services across Kano State. The renovated health post provides a safe and conducive environment for healthcare workers and patients and is expected to serve the healthcare needs of the Jambulo community and surrounding areas. The achievement…

By Ibrahim Muhammad A renowned politician and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili, has congratulated the state deputy governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on his well-deserved re-nomination as running mate by the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the 2027 governorship election. In a congratulatory message issued to journalists, Hon. Wakili described the governor’s decision as a wise one that reflects the trust and confidence the administration has in the deputy governor. He said: “I am fully confident that many leaders, stakeholders, and members of our great party,…

By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), has been supplying drugs and surgical equipment to Abubakar Imam Urology Centre under the Drug Revolving Fund scheme. Under the arrangement, drugs are sold to patients at subsidized rates and once the money is recovered it is used to procure more drugs to ensure there is no shortage in the hospital. The Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Dr. Balarabe Umar Muhammad, disclosed this while speaking with journalists. He said the hospital has recorded significant progress because all the drugs they require are now being sourced…

By Ibrahim Muhammad The Edo community in Kano has turbaned Alhaji Kadiri Mohammed as the new Oshiozoya I in a colorful ceremony that drew members of the community and well-wishers from across the state. The title, conferred by Deacon Fred Adezele Akhigbe, the Onogie II, Sarki Edo Kano – meaning that ‘Someone Chosen by God.’ Speaking with journalists during the event, Oshiozoya I, Alhaji Mohammed, said he was excited by the opportunity given to him by the community. He assured that he would do his best to protect the interests of the people and uphold the dignity of the title.…

By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano State chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has resolved to support the people of the state in areas where it has expertise in accounting. The aim of the initiative is to ensure that all the needs of the members are met and to also work toward providing comfort and welfare for them. The chairman of institute in the state, Alhaji Jamilu Abullahi Daihur  said ICAN was facing some challenges, especially lack of a permanent office. He said the place they were currently using was temporary, adding that it was provided to them by…

By Ado Salisu The Katsina State Government has sent a delegation to the Kano State Ministry of Culture and Tourism to understudy its achievements and share ideas on establishing the newly created Katsina State Culture and Reorientation Agency. The Special Adviser to the Katsina State Governor on Culture and Reorientation, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Musa, disclosed this during the delegation’s visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajia Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, at her office. He explained that the visit became necessary because of Kano’s rich historical and cultural heritage, which dates back hundreds of years. According to…

By Sule Ya’u Sule For decades, Jigawa State has struggled with depressing statistics. According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, Jigawa has one of the highest poverty incidence rates in Nigeria, recording above 70 per cent of households with subsistence farming as their primary livelihood. At the same time, the World Bank and other development agencies have identified Jigawa as a state with low literacy levels, inadequate health care and poor infrastructure. However, the state has massive potential to become nation’s food basket. It has significant arable land, adequate water for irrigation and a vast manpower. It was the dream…

By Zainab Sani Shehu Kiru  The chairman of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Dr. Shu’aibu Hambali, Turakin Taura, has announced the constitution of an 18-member committee to coordinate efforts aimed at addressing the activities of encroachers and criminal elements across the local government area. A statement from the Information Officer of the area, said the chairman made the announcement following a stakeholders’ security meeting convened to review the security situation and strengthen measures for maintaining peace and protecting lives and property in the area. Dr. Hambali emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and urged both farmers and Fulani…

By Abubakar Umar Muhammad  The transformation of healthcare in Kano State, over the past few years, has been driven by visionary leadership, innovation and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare reaches every citizen, especially the most vulnerable. At the forefront of this transformation is Dr. Rahila Mukhtar, the Executive Secretary of Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KCHMA), whose bold reforms have redefined access to healthcare and positioned the state as a national model for inclusive health insurance. One of Dr. Rahila Mukhtar’s most remarkable achievements is the introduction of the ‘Abba Care Initiative’ – a groundbreaking programme…

By Muhammad Hamisu The Ringo Sport Club – Nigeria (RSCN), under the leadership of its National President, Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, has presented the prestigious NASTOCE 2026 Meritorious Award on Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) at the headquarters of the agency in Abuja over the weekend. Speaking on behalf of the Organising Committee of the National Sport Tourism Merit Award (NASTMA) of NASTOCE, Malam Sule, in a statement he made available to The Newsprint, noted that the meritorious award recognizes Dr. Awakan’s outstanding leadership and transformative contributions to the nation’s tourism sector since assuming office in October 2025. He stated that Dr. Awakan has been at the forefront of repositioning Nigeria’s tourism industry through innovation, collaboration, and strategic delivery of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in view of his pedigree as an award-winning journalist, thespian, dramatist, poet and culture enthusiast – decades of experience in media and creative enterprise which he has brought to bear on his current position as the driver of the country’s tourism industry. Malam Sule further stressed that Dr. Awakan has championed an open-door, inclusive leadership style, emphasizing on teamwork and fresh ideas to advance the NTDA’s mandate, and has consistently advocated for strong public-private partnerships because of his believe that the tourism sector could drive the country’s economy if properly managed. Reeling out Dr. Awakan’s notable achievements, the Ringo Sport Club National President said they include; leading the development of an international tourism city initiative, advocating for community-based tourism development to unlock economic opportunities for local communities strengthening Nigeria’s continental leadership as Chairman of the African Travel Commission (ATC), championing digital storytelling platforms and diaspora tourism promotion and fostering inter-agency collaboration and policy alignment to position Nigeria as a competitive global tourism destination among others. Receiving the award, Dr. Awakan noted with gratitude the honour done to him by the Ringo Sport Club, saying that it is a call for him to do more in his efforts at promoting Nigeria’s tourism industry to the global community by ensuring that Nigeria reaches that peak of being the preferred tourism destination in Africa. Dr. Awakan further noted that the support and cooperation he has received from the Nigerian tourism family have been instrumental in his administrative leadership style and achievements in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda through tourism and promised his commitment to collaborate and support the Ringo Sport Club in its sporting activities and the objectives of the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition, NASTOCE of exploring the synergy that exists between sports and tourism which seeks to unlock the socio-economic potential at the intersection of the two sectors. On the forthcoming ringo sport training programme for the Nigerian Service Personnel, NISPRISPORT 2026 scheduled to hold from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August 2026 in Abuja, while commending the leadership of the Ringo Sport Club for the initiative, Dr. Awakan pledged the full support of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority for the success of the training programme, noting that supporting sports is part of NTDA’s goal of exploring the huge economic benefits and potential that sports tourism has for national economic growth and development. It would be recalled that NASTOCE 2026, themed Leveraging on the Inter-Section of Multi Sectoral MDAs to Promote Sports Tourism in Nigeria, was held on the 12th May 2026. It is instituted to hold annually, with the 2027 edition, second in the series, billed to hold from Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th May, 2027. The conference promises to be a landmark event celebrating sustainable excellence and collaboration among stakeholders in Nigeria’s evolving tourism and sports sectors and basically seeks to foster partnerships, showcase products and highlights the economic benefits of sports tourism for national development.

Daga Sanata Iroegbu A watanni da suka gabata, an gabatar da wani ra’ayi da ya saba da abin da mutane da dama suka saba tunani. An yi hasashen cewa mafi ingantacciyar hanyar da Najeriya za ta bi wajen yaƙar yaɗa labaran ƙarya, labaran bogi da karkatar da bayanai ba lallai ba ne ta fito daga ma’aikatun gwamnati ko kamfanonin fasaha ba. Maimakon haka, ana kyautata zatan cewar mafita na iya kasancewa a cikin masallatai, coci-coci da kuma bangarorin sarakunan gargajiya. Wannan shi ne aka kira da Kano Model a harshen turanci, wanda ke kokarin ɗora shugabannin addini da na gargajiya…

By Mahmud Gambo Sani  The Executive Chairman of Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Dr. Zaid Abubakar, has on Thursday, July 9, this year, formally handed over the administration of the Service to the Senior Executive Director, Compliance and Enforcement Group, Malam Muhammad Abba Aliyu, following the expiration of his tenure in office. The information was in accordance with a statement from Head, Corporate Communications of the outfit, Malam Aisha Habib Maigiwa, in Kano. It said the handover ceremony, held at the KIRS Headquarters in Kano, marked the close of a significant chapter in the history of the Service, as…

By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe No fewer than 100 persons with disabilities in Gombe State have received wheelchairs from the Family Trust and Care Foundation in collaboration with the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre. The wheelchairs were presented to the beneficiaries at a ceremony in Gombe as part of efforts to enhance their mobility, independence and overall quality of life. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr Zainab Jamil Isiyaku Gwamna, said the initiative was designed to restore hope, promote dignity and strengthen the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. Gwamna said the intervention went…

By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate renovation of the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) on Moore Road, Calabar, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s preparedness and response to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, who announced the approval on Friday, said the directive underscored the Otu administration’s commitment to strengthening health security and emergency preparedness infrastructure under its People First agenda. According to the commissioner, the approval followed an assessment of the facility, which revealed…