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COVID-19-KNSG receives donation of personal protective equipment worth over N82 Million Naira

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Kano State Governor,Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has says the doors of his administration are wide open for further collaboration with development partners all in an effort to improve delivery of qualitative health care services in the State.

He made the statement on tuesday while receiving donation and flagging-off the distribution of Personal Protective Equipments supplied by Lafiya Program through the Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to the Primary Health Facilities at an event held at the premises of State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Headquarters in Kano.

The Governor represented by his Deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna pointed out that this laudable gesture by Lafiya Program will strengthen the effort of the State and success recorded in curbing the menace of COVID-19 pandemic.

“This occasion is another milestone in our collaboration with partners and our government commitment to improve the lives of the people of the State through the establishment of effective and efficient health delivery system”.

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“Despite the prevailing financial crunch,we have since the inception of our administration consistently demonstrated our resolve to improve the health indices by implementing policies and programmes aimed at improving the health status of people of the State Ganduje said”.

He then assured of judicious use of the donated items.

In her remarks,the Regional Coordinator of the Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office Nigeria, Hajiya Nafisa Ado said the donation of the personal protective equipment worth over N82 million is meant to support the State Government in its effort of protecting the health and lives of people of Kano against the COVID-19 pandemic,therefore expect from us the second batch of PPE’s worth over N280 million coming to the State in January next year.

She further explained that the FCDO has develop synergy with Kano State Health partners including WHO,UNICEF, Core Group,NCDC,African CDC and CHAI to regularly review the COVID-19 incidence Action plan to respond to emerging issues on the pandemic and also through our Lafiya Program we have supported Kano to secure N100 million grant from the World Bank.

In a statement by Hassan Musa Fagge said the RegionalCoordinator of the FCDO applauded Kano Government on the success achieved in the control of COVID-19 transmission in the State particularly in the conduct of House to House community screening and testing,adding that they have confidence the support given will be utilized by the Government and the people of the State.

 

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Murder: Family of Slain Teenager Plans Protest, Legal Action Against Kaduna Govt

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29 days after ‘AHMED MUSA’ was brutally killed in Government Technical College Malali Kaduna, family of the deceased planning to go to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them.

In a statement on Monday, jointly signed by the deceased father Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), and the members of the family.

They stated that the incident was a “reflection of how insecure and unsafe” Nigeria has become for young people striving for a better future.

The family demanded “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served, warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise.”

Among their demands, they called on the state government to acknowledge that “students are no longer safe in their communities. If young people can be killed in such gruesome circumstances, what hope is left for the future of Nigeria? a formal apology from the kaduna state Government and comprehensive compensation for the family.

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We demand Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N560,300,000), as compensation from kaduna state government.”

“We think the time has come for the Kaduna State Government and all who are on the side of humanity to respond to the cry for remediation of the family and relations of the deceased student.
That is why we will go to court.”

“Also, we warn kaduna state government, that if they didn’t meet up with our demands we will be forced to mobilise the full strength of the masses movement across kaduna State in protest.

“This is about the fundamental right to life that every Nigerian student deserves. We will not sit idle while students are hunted and butchered.

Recall, the father on a petition dated 24th February 2025which was addressed to the executive governor of Kaduna state through the honorable commissioner of education, appealing for comprehensive investigation to un-cover those behind his son death, and whoever is found to have a hand in the death of his son should be punish accordingly.
And also demanded from kaduna state government adequate compensation for negligence being the custodian of the deceased Ahmed Musa.

In another development, the Chief Magistrate court of Kabala Doki in Kaduna State has adjourned the Ahmed Musa murder Case again, against 4 kaduna state vigilance service (KADVIS) personnel on charges of criminal conspiring and negligence which cause the death of Ahmed Musa.till 17th April 2025 because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court, because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court.

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Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Of Gov. Fubara, Deputy

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Rivers State House Of Assembly has passed a resolution raising impeachment allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu

The Assembly mandates Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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Amnesty International to NYSC: Stop threatening corps member who criticised Tinubu

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Amnesty International has condemned officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly sending threatening messages to a corps member who criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over rising inflation and economic hardship.

Daily Trust had reported how the corps member in a widely circulated video shared on Tiktok expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.

 

She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens.

After her video gained traction, the serving corps member claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials.

 

She shared another video in which she was receiving calls from an NYSC official.

In the video, the official could be heard saying, “Are you normal? Keep quiet and bring down the video you posted.”

Reacting, Amnesty International, in a post on X, said instead of threatening her, the authorities “should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.”

“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.

“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the human rights organisation said.

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