The need for the Kano State Government to expedite action on the establishment of a dedicated Disability Commission has again been stressed. Mohammed Bello, President Kano Civil Society Forum, KCSF made the call at a news conference and noted that establishing the commission was necessary as it would go a long way in safeguarding the rights and enhancing the well-being of people with disabilities in the state. “This critical step is long overdue and indispensable...

Contractors handling some of the investments projects in Abia state have been sacked, while every existing contract has been terminated due to alleged breach of the terms and conditions guiding the agreement by the affected companies. Cliff Agbaeze, Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, gave the order in a press release, declaring that the revocation of the contract takes effect from Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The Commissioner declared that the contracts were signed to the detriment...

Inmates serving various jail terms in custodial facilities in Kano State have been enrolled in the State’s Health Contributory Scheme. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, KACHMA, made this disclosure during a visit to the Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Ado Inuwa, in his office, said the step is to ensure they now enjoy health insurance coverage. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations...