By Zulaiha Danjuma This story X-rays the 2024 Kano State budgetary allocations for combating hepatitis B, revealing the implications of none allocation and release of funds, alongside government’s inaction on public health…
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Strengthening Budget Accountability to Combat Measles Outbreaks in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu This story examines the 2024 Kano State Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) budget allocations for combating measles, revealing the implications of untimely fund releases and the government’s handling of…
Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Zogale (Moringa Salad)
By Fatima Binta Idris Moringa leaves, commonly known as “zogale” in Arewa, have been touted for their exceptional nutritional value and culinary potential. Rich in vitamins C and beta-carotene, quercetin, and chlorogenic…
Stay Hydrated: Expert Advice for Heatwave Relief
By Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim As the heatwave continues to scorch in Kano State, it’s more important than ever to prioritize hydration. Dr. Aishat Ahmed, a medical expert, during an interview with PRIME…
Kano Sizzles as Deforestation Worsens Heatwave
By Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi Kano metropolis, with its millions of residents, is struggling to cope with the harsh heat period due to the scarcity of tree plantations in the city. Prime Time…
Fuel Scarcity Persists in Kano, Motorists, Adaidaita Sahu Riders, Commuters Groan
By Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim,Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Sadiat Omotanwa Ajayi and Fatima Binta Idris Despite claims by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited that all issues have been resolved,…
Fuel Scarcity Paralyzes Kano City, Commuters Stranded
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A severe shortage of commercial vehicles has hit the streets of Kano City, as fuel scarcity continues to grip several states in Nigeria. The scarcity, attributed to a…
Kano Water Crisis: Residents Suffer as Gov’t Promises Relief
By Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Sadiat Omotanwa Ajayi, Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Fatima Binta Idris and Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim The lingering water scarcity in Kano state metropolis has persisted, and its impact on people’s…
Executive Secretary Denies Selling 36 School Staff Quarters
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Executive Secretary, Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board, Associate Professor Dahiru Sale Muhammad, has denied involvement of himself and the board in the alleged sale of 36…
Eid-ul-Fitr: Tailors Feel the Pinch of Inflation
By Sadiat omotanwa Ajayi, Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim and Fatima Binta Idris Eid-ul-Fitr, typically a joyous occasion marked by new clothes and celebration, faces a different reality…
Sallah: Kano tailors make brisk business
Ahead of Eid el-Fitr celebrations which officially marks the end of Ramadan, tailors in Kano State have been making brisk business and smiling to the banks in spite the current economic hardship….
Eggs: Many Nigerians lament increase in price, say no longer affordable
Nigerians can no longer afford to eat eggs as one egg is being sold for between N150 to N200 in spite of its health benefits Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory…
Kano Consumers Abandon Granulated Sugar, Turn To Brown Sugar
By Abdullahi Yusuf Many sugar consumers in Kano have resorted to using a locally produced brown sugar (Mazarkwaila), due to the high cost of granulated sugar in the market. The price of…
Awara Sells Hot As Hunger Persists In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Awara,a local delicacy made from Soybean,is now in hot demand in many parts of Kano metropolis, no thanks to the prevailing hunger situation in the country. Investigation by our…
How Climate Change Leaves Women and Children Anguished as Victims of Flooding in Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos Communities in Jos
By: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman In the heart of Nigeria, the communities of Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos in Jos have faced an increasing and devastating threat from the consequences of climate change. As…
Unveiling the Layers: Why Kano State Has the Highest Number of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman Despite the establishment of Violence against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) on May 25, 2015 in Nigeria to prevent and criminalize various forms of violence against persons including rape,…
Gender-Based Violence’s Grip on Kano’s Media Landscape
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf In the heart of Kano’s newsrooms, a chilling silence seeps through the clattering keyboards and ringing phones. It’s a silence that speaks volumes, not a lack of stories…
Anxiety grips Kano ahead of Appeal Court judgement
As the Court of Appeal prepares to rule on the Kano State gubernatorial election challenges before the week’s end, residents and political figures are bracing themselves for the impending verdict. Recall Kano…
Single mother of 6 gets new start after selling water on wheelbarrow
By Salim Umar Ibrahim A water vendor in Kano, Gambo Haruna, has received a lifeline after the Daily Trust newspaper published a story about her struggles. Haruna, a single mother of six,…
Climate Change: Scavenging Pushes Many Children Out of School in Kano
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba ‘Stop going to school; we have to focus on what will make us earn money. Look at Oga Zubairu, who buys these trashed items from us for 300…
Dyeing Business Dying As 525-Year-Old Kano Pit Faces Extinction
By Salim Umar Ibrahim The popular and historic 525-year-old Kano dyeing pit situated in the ancient Kofar Mata area in Kano State is currently facing extinction. In a recent visit to the…
The Untold Story of Improper Waste Disposal in Kano
By Fadhila Muhammad In 2022, I witnessed firsthand the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in one of Kano’s markets. The refuse filled the road to such an extent that it allowed only a…
Kano State’s Prudent Funds and Technical Working Groups Prove Vital in Tackling Diphtheria Outbreak
By Mustapha Salisu Yakubu In Kano State, several communities have been grappling with an outbreak of Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and nose, causing difficulty in breathing….
Sustaining Funding for Public Health Institutes in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu Yakubu Kano State is one of the 36 states of the federation with a projected population of approximately 15,462,200 in 2022. The state comprises of 44 local government areas (LGAs),…