Grassroots Parrot

09/05/2025

Foundation Laid For New School In Kano Community Six Months After Grassroots Parrot Report

07/05/2025

Six Months After Gov Yusuf’s School Construction Directive, Hope Fades In Forgotten Kano Community

It’s been six months since Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave a directive for the immediate construction of a secondary school in Dan-Shayi, a remote village in Rimingado Local Government Area. But despite the promise, the reality on the ground remains unchanged. The story of Dan-Shayi firs...

23/04/2025

JUST IN: FG Declares Tinubu International Airport, Minna Alternative To Abuja Airport

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna has officially been designated as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, made the announcement during the inaugural flight of Overland Airways from the Minna airport. Keya...

21/04/2025

Self-Defense Will Cause Anarchy, Gov Namadi Replies General Danjuma

The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has criticized recent remarks made by former Chief of Army Staff, General...

18/04/2025

“No One Picks Your Calls Once You’re Out of Power” – Former Deputy Governor Turn Firewood Seller Recounts

In a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of political power, a former Kenyan Deputy Governor, Caleb Amaswache, has resurfaced in Luanda...

16/04/2025

Jigawa Government Approves Hijab For Female Security Operatives

The Jigawa State Government has made a landmark decision to promote inclusivity by allowing female security operatives...

16/04/2025

Kano Begins Crackdown On Tricycle Riders Displaying Indecent Posters

12/04/2025

How Masquerades Lead Protest Against High Electricity Bill In Kwara

In a dramatic show of resistance, two masquerades led hundreds of youths in a protest on Friday across Omu-Aran, Irepodun...

12/04/2025

Bridging Gender Gap: Urgent Need for GRESP In Kano’s Science And Technical Education

Historically, cultural norms and societal expectations have played a significant role in limiting educational opportunities for girls...

12/04/2025

Lassa Fever: Over 20 AKTH Staff Test Negative After Exposure

No fewer than twenty health workers at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) who were in direct contact with a confirmed Lassa fever...

11/04/2025

BREAKING: Lassa Fever Case Confirmed At AKTH, Contacts Under Surveillance

By Amina Hassan A case of Lassa fever has been confirmed at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), triggering immediate response efforts, including contact tracing and precautionary screening of hospital staff and patients. Grassroots Parrot reports that the confirmation was made on Friday by Sali...

10/04/2025

JUST IN: Dala LG Councilor Dies In Kano After Battling Cancer

The Councilor of Kofar Mazugala Ward in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Shehu Babba Alhassan, has died at the age...