By Diana Omueza The World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts to urgently intervene in the crisis surrounding the Kano Central Senatorial District flag bearership. Dr Emmanuel Daudu, the organisation’s Head of Politics and Peace Desk, made the call at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Grace Idachaba The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) and the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last-Mile (ICSA), have reaffirmed commitments to improving child survival, and primary healthcare delivery. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Muktar, stated this during an advocacy visit by the ICSA delegationContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) has appealed to the Federal Government to reconsider the proposed acquisition of part of the land belonging to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano. The appeal was made during an awareness walk and rallies held simultaneously in Abuja, LagosContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed claims of factionalisation within its ranks, reaffirming unity ahead of its 66th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting scheduled for Kano. The Secretary-General, Dr Benjamin Egbo, made the clarification on Friday in Abuja at a news conference, insisting the associationContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-grain processing facility established by Afcott Grains Ltd in Kano. Afcott Grains Ltd is a subsidiary of the Kewalram Chanrai Group. Shettima said the project underscored Nigeria’s resolve to boost value addition, enhance productivity and strengthen the agricultural value chain.Continue Reading
Sentence By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday sentenced 21-year-old Umar Idris to death by hanging for stabbing 28-year-old shop owner Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel,Continue Reading
Pilgrims By Bosede Olufunmi The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two intending pilgrims who lost their lives in a road accident along Rimin Gado in Kano. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Sulaiman Dederi on Tuesday inContinue Reading
Media By Bashir Bello The Kano State government on Thursday inaugurated an 18-member media and information policy drafting committee. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruq-Ibrahim, at the inauguration, said the committee would ensure accurate dissemination of information in the state. He said that the policy became necessaryContinue Reading
Kwankwaso By Aminu Garko Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, on Monday formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move described as a defining moment for opposition politics in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Chairman of ADC,Continue Reading
Ex-NBA Chairman calls for amicable resolution of Kano Law Officers’ strikeContinue Reading
