In a bid to enhance the transportation infrastructure of Kano State, the government has inaugurated a 30-member technical working committee to review and develop a comprehensive transport policy. The inauguration was conducted by the Commissioner of Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol. This initiative aims to address the challenges in the state’s transport sector and align its policies with modern realities, paving the way for a sustainable and efficient transport system. The Information Officer for the Ministry of Transportation, Ibrahim Adamu Kofar Nassarawa, noted that the committee’s formation is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure an inclusive and participatory…
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As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship election, President Bola Tinubu urges all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga, made available to newsmen. APC Will Reclaim Edo Maintain Ondo Capture Anambra- Ganduje The statement explained that, President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders. He hinted that, the President commends the Independent…
President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga made available to newsmen. The statement explained that Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive on Saturday. He hinted that his visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership. Bayo maintained that President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will seek to strengthen…
Residents of CBN quarters Hadejia Road Kano were thrown into deep shock following the drowning of a A 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who fell into an abandoned well. The public relations officer Kano state fire service Saminu Yusif Abdullahi confirmed the tragedy to newsmen. According to him, the victim was driving a car belonging to the first wife of the Minister of Defense. He explained that, after dropping off guests at a nearby house, he stepped out of the vehicle to urinate, unaware of the abandoned well and debris in the area. Saminu pointed out that, the cover…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were among the dignitaries who witnessed the wedding of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s daughter, Dr. Aisha Rabiu Musa, to Fahad Mangal, son of business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Mangal. The wedding Fatiha took place at Emir Mohammad Sunusi’s Palace in Kano, with Chief Imam Professor Mohammad Sani Zaharaddeen officiating. The dowry was one million Naira. Other guests included former governors Ahmed Makarfi, Bukola Saraki, and Lucky Igbinedion, as well as traditional leaders from across the country.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has offered immediate employment to Sham’unu Ishaq, a First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University who was discovered selling sachet water. This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the governor, Ibrahim Kaula in Katsina on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a video of Ishaq has been going around on social media, revealing that he was selling pure water to support his family. According to Mr Kaula, upon learning of Ishaq’s situation, Radda promptly directed his Special Assistant on Students Matters, Muhammad Nagaske, to verify…
Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’I ta Jahar tayi mamakin jawabin Dauda Kahutu Rarara dake cewa babu wata kotu da take neman shi a ta bakin wani da wata kafar yada labarai a Kano ta saka muryarsa da sunan yana magana da yawun mawakin. Tun a ranar 8/11/2024 kotun mai lamba 47 dake unguwar No-man’s-land a jahar Kano ta aikawa da mawakin takardar sammaci a ofishinsa dake kan titin gidan zoo a Kano kuma bayan rashi samun shi kotun ta kara tura mishi da sakon karta kwana ta hanyar Tex message tare da manhajar whatApp inda aka bukaci ya bayyana a…
A yau ne shugaban karamar hukumar Tarauni Alh Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad sekure ya jagoranci bikin rantsar da sabbin kansilolin masu gafaka a fannoni daban daban a dakin taro na Majalisar kansilolin yankin dake sakatariyar karamar hukumar Tarauni Shugaban karamar hukumar Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad yace wannan Wani mataki ne nuna jajircewar shugabancin karamar hukumar domin cigaba da samar da sabbin shugabanni masu kishin da cigaban al’umma. Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, ya bayyana cewa wannan rantsuwa na daga cikin kokarin gwamnatin sa na ganin an samu shugabanni nagari da zasu rika ba da shawara tare da gudanar da al’amuran gwamnati cikin gaskiya…
The Emir of Kano, His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing his death as a significant loss to the nation. During a condolence visit to the Defence Headquarters, the Emir extended his sympathies to the military authorities. He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the late General eternal rest and Aljannatul Firdaus. His Highness conveyed his heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the entire nation.
Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, has tasked newly posted Permanent Secretaries and a director to the Office of the Head of Service to uphold the principles of improved service delivery, discipline, and ethical conduct. The newly posted officials include Salisu Mustapha, from AGS-Cabinet office to the office of the Head of Service as Permanent Secretary Establishment , Salahuddeen Habib Isa from Special Duties-Cabinet office to the office of the Head Service as Permanent Secretary Human Resource, and Abdulkadir Shehu, Director Administration and General Services from Ministry for High Education also to the office of Head of Service as…
Kungiyar WOFAN ta jaddada kudirinta na cigaba da horar da ma’aikatan ta a fannoni da dama domin bunkasa aikin kungiyar. Kungiyar ta ce bada horo ga ma’aikatan na daya daga cikin abubuwan da ta bawa mahimmanci don ganin an kara inganta kwarewar su ta yadda aiyukan kungiyar zasu kara inganta Daraktar kungiyar ta WOFAN-ICON2, Dakta Salamatu Garba ce ta bayyana hakan a yayin wani horo na kwanaki biyu ga ma’aikatan WOFAN da ta shirya, kan daukar hoto, bidiyo da kuma amfani da na’urar daukar hoto mai tashi sama da aka gudanar a Abuja ranar Laraba. Dokta Garba ta ce an…
The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has officially endorsed Comrade Alhasan Yahaya as the NUJ Presidential Aspirant and Comrade Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde as his running mate. The endorsement was made by The Chairman of Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, during a visit by the Presidential Aspirant to Kano. The chairman expressed confidence in their choice, stating that Comrade Alhasan Yahaya’s manifesto alignes with the values and vision of the council. Welcoming the Presidential Aspirant and his running mate, Comrade Alhasan Yahaya and Dr Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde, the…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has extended critical support to a vulnerable family, highlighting its commitment to alleviating hardship among the less privileged. On November 15, 2024, the Ministry aided Malam Abdullahi Mohd, a Calabar native who has lived in Kano for 29 years. Disowned by his family after converting to Islam, Malam Abdullahi has built a new life with his wife and nine children in the state. Represented by Permanent Secretary Hajiya Amina Yusuf Yargaya, the Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, facilitated the donation of essential food items—including flour, rice, maize, and…
Uba Abdullahi Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has taken a significant step towards improving the welfare of Federal Road Safety Corps officers by approving the promotion of CRMA A. Nisa’I and DCMRA A. Shehu from Kazaure Unit Command to Assistant Route Commander (ARC). During the decoration ceremony, Unit Commander ACC Engr Umar A Ali urged the promoted officers to redouble their efforts, discharge their duties with zeal and honesty, and justify the confidence placed in them through absolute dedication to service. The Corps Marshal’s emphasis on staff welfare is evident in this promotion, which recognizes the officers’ hard work and commitment.…
Ado Salisu Kano state government has been urged to partner with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) aimed at improving socio economic development of the state. The chairman of Kano state chapter of the institution, Abdulatif Abdulaziz made the call at the 2024 Mandatory continuing professional development seminar held in the state capital. The chairman explained that partnering with the state government will go along way in boosting the revenue drive as well as the development of the state. He pointed out that there is no doubt the real Estate sector has the potential to generate significant…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) partnered with the Kaduna State Government to host a two-day health retreat for newly elected local government chairpersons. The event, held in Kano, aimed to orient the chairpersons on their critical role in improving healthcare delivery within their respective jurisdictions. Dr. Idris Bawa, UNICEF’s health specialist in Kaduna, emphasized that local government chairpersons are key drivers of their citizens’ survival and development. He noted that the retreat’s primary objective was to educate them on strategic resource allocation for quality healthcare services. “UNICEF’s role was to provide technical support, while Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe…
A Federal High Court in Kano State has sentenced 40-year-old fisherman Musbahu Muhamud to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. Justice S M. Shu’aibu convicted Muhamud, a resident of Layin Gidan Sarki Zango in Galinje Ajingi Local Government Area, after the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) presented four key exhibits, including Muhamud’s confessional statement and the victim’s testimony. These exhibits were crucial in demonstrating how Muhamud’s actions contravened Section 16(1) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, punishable under Section…
Ado Salisu Preparations are in full swing for the maiden edition of Bayero University Kano’s (BUK) inter-departmental sports competition, scheduled to kick off on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the university’s FIFA-standard pitch. According to the university’s Director of Sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad, the event aims to uncover hidden talents and skillful athletes for future national and international engagements. Professor Muhammad explained that the competition seeks to,Identify and recruit talented athletes for the university’s sports teams,Promote unity and teamwork among departments. “Foster a spirit of healthy competition and sportsmanship and Develop the university’s sports infrastructure and programs” He pointed out…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has selected 26 players from the just-concluded national under-15 soccer tournament held in Abuja. The selected players are to represent the country against the Ghanaian side in an international match scheduled to be held in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Five players were selected from Kano Government College who emerged as runners-up in the just-concluded tournament in Abuja. According to the statement from the NSTF’s secretary General, Mr Oba Funsho Usman said the invited players from Kano are, Yusuf Danladi, Ibrahim Adi Ahme, Isa Muhammad, Mukhtar Muazu, Musa Shaaban. While Niger…
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Salman Dogo Garba, recently received a courtesy visit from Brigadier General AM Tukur, Commander of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, at the Command’s Headquarters in Bompai, Kano. This visit aimed to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the Police Command and the Nigerian Army. Key Highlights of the Visit: Consolidating Relationship: Brigadier General Tukur expressed his desire to build on the already established relationship between the two security agencies. Peaceful Kano State: The Brigade Commander commended the peaceful nature of Kano State, acknowledging its importance as a commercial center in the north.…