Education key to Kano’s growth, Waiya seeks synergy with tertiary communicators Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has reiterated that education remains central to its development agenda, describing it as a critical driver of sustainable growth and socio-economic advancement. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the remarks while briefing journalists in his office. He stressed that education plays a foundational role in nation-building and in equipping citizens with skills needed for modern economic growth. Waiya explained that the meeting with public relations officers of tertiary institutions focused on two main objectives. The first is…
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Digital policies may fall short , without inclusive climate conscious frameworks Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the integration of environmental sustainability and gender considerations into Nigeria’s digital policies, warning that the country’s digital transformation agenda may fall short without inclusive and climate-conscious frameworks. The call was made on Thursday during the fourth edition of CITAD’s Digital Tech Forum, themed “Greening and Feminist Centering of the National Digital Transformation Agenda. ” The forum convened policymakers, academics and civil society actors to deliberate on emerging digital challenges and strategies for building inclusive technology…
Kano anti-corruption commission recovers withheld vehicles from, Kwankwaso’s son, four former commissioners Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered five official vehicles from former members of the Kano State Executive Council who allegedly failed to return government property after voluntarily resigning from office. Operatives of the commission carried out the recovery exercise on Thursday following what officials described as the continued refusal of the affected former commissioners to comply with repeated directives to surrender the vehicles. Those involved include Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar (retd), former Commissioner for Internal Security; Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, former…
KSCHMA aligns with Gov. Yusuf’s health agenda at North-West CEmONC meeting in Kaduna Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and newborn healthcare delivery through active participation in the North-West Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Quality Improvement Collaborative Meeting held in Kaduna. The two-day regional meeting, which took place at the Bafra International Hotel, brought together representatives from North-Western states to strengthen inter-state collaboration, enhance programme implementation and institutionalize quality improvement mechanisms in CEmONC-supported health facilities. KSCHMA’s participation underscores its alignment with the healthcare transformation agenda of…
Governor Yusuf commissions 40 refurbished state-owned transport vehicles Kola Oyelere Kano The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the state-owned transport company as part of efforts to revitalise public transportation and improve mobility across the state. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Kano Government House was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf said the rehabilitation of the vehicles forms part of his administration’s broader agenda to strengthen public infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and ease transportation challenges faced by residents.…
Performance that deserves renewal: Omolajaye backs Adeleke for second term Kola Oyelere Kano A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aspirant for the Ife Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Sunday Abraham Omolajaye, has thrown his weight behind the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, describing his administration’s performance as one that “deserves renewal.” Omolajaye, who holds the traditional title of Òlúòmó of Ìwàrá Land, made his position known in a statement titled “Performance That Deserves Renewal”, where he declared his “unalloyed support” for Adeleke’s second term ambition. According to him, leadership should be…
Waiya, Limamin Kano First! By: Sufyan Lawal Kabo Hon (Amb) Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has clearly emerged as one of the most celebrated, outspoken, dynamic, and eloquent members of the cabinet of Abba Kabir Yusuf, not only within government circles but across Kano State. This perfectly aligns with the expectations many of us held at the time of his appointment two years ago. Given his background, experience, and unwavering commitment to the people, it was evident that he would bring something exceptional to governance. What truly sets Waiya apart, however, is not…
Re-electing Adeleke a development choice, says Osun east aspirant Kola Oyelere Kano A political stakeholder in Osun State has described the call for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a development-driven decision rather than a partisan move. Fadipe Ibukun Ishola, an aspirant for the Osun East Senatorial District in 2027, said sustaining the current administration would ensure continuity in governance and consolidate ongoing developmental strides across the state. According to him, since assuming office, Governor Adeleke has restored hope among residents through infrastructural renewal, improved welfare for workers and pensioners, grassroots empowerment initiatives and inclusive governance. He noted that…
Kano market fire: Experts proffer solutions as KACCIMA intervenes Kola Oyelere, Kano KANO — Fire safety experts have blamed the recurring fire outbreaks at Singer Market, one of Kano State’s major commodity hubs, on inadequate safety measures and poor emergency preparedness, as stakeholders seek lasting solutions to the menace. Singer Market, regarded as one of the largest commodity markets in Africa, was on Saturday engulfed by fire for the second time in 2026, destroying goods and property worth billions of naira. The latest inferno has heightened safety concerns among traders and residents. In response to the incident, the Kano Chamber…
Ramadan, limited candidates contest contribute to low voter turnout in Kano by- election – REC Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Abdul Zango, has attributed the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s by-election across the state to the ongoing Ramadan fasting period and the nature of the poll, which he described as involving only a few candidates and political parties. Zango, who spoke with journalists after touring several polling units, expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the election, noting that the process had been peaceful and orderly despite reports of low participation in many centres.…