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The Kano State House of Assembly has given the green light for local government elections to proceed as scheduled on October 26, 2024, despite a Federal High Court order directing otherwise.  This decision comes after Justice Simon Amobeda disqualified the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) chairman and members due to their political affiliations. Lawan Hussaini Dala, Majority Leader of the Assembly, criticized the court’s ruling, citing a contradiction with an earlier decision by Justice Nura Ma’aji. That decision prevented 19 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), from challenging the elections. Dala confidently stated, “Conducting the election does…

Kano State Upper Shari’a Court has ordered AIG Zone One to investigate suspended Jigawa Commissioner, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, over allegations of enticing married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu The Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the order following a Direct Complaint filed before his court by Husband to the 1st Defendant; Nasir Buba, praying the court to order police to conduct an investigation over the alleged relationship between his wife and Auwalu Sankara. During the court session, Counsel to the Complainant, Barrister Haruna Magashi, holding the brief of Barrister Sa’id Muhammad Tudun Wada told the court that they have overwhelming evidences to…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has received the 29 students who recently completed their master’s degrees at SR University in India, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ambitious foreign scholarship program. These graduates are part of a broader initiative by the Kano State Government to sponsor 1,001 students for advanced studies, aimed at empowering the youth with global knowledge and skills. The welcoming ceremony, held at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Governor Yusuf in company of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso personally received the students, underscoring the importance the administration places on education and human capital development.…

The Kano state house of assembly KNHA has called on the state government to construct a drainage at Bello Maitama road in Tarauni local government area. This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance moved by member representing Tarauni Alhaji Kabiru Dahiru Sule during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jib”il Isma’il Falgore. Mover of the motion argued that, construction of the drainage will go a long way in reducing flooding and other environmental hazards. He maintained that, during rainy season it takes several hours to access the road due to lack of drainage that will allow…

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure. During the report presentation, Governor Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations. He emphasized that their…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by Justice Simon Amobed has disqualified Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi from being Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) for being a political party card-carrying member This was sequel to a suit filed by Aminu Aliyu Tiga and All Progressive Congress (APC). The defendants in the suit are Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney General , Kano State, INEC, Director, Department of State Services. Others are Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, State Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, Anas…

Khadijah Aliyu The Society for Women  Development and Empowerment for Nigeria SWODEN, in collaboration with Nutrition International NI under its gender-responsive behavioural change intervention BCI strategy project, organized a one-day workshop with women organizations on gender mainstreaming to support BCI. According to the executive director of SWODEN, who doubles as co-chair of KanSLAM, Pharmacist Maimuna Yakubu Muhammad, the workshop was organized to create awareness towards increased male participation in women’s access to healthcare and to empower women to utilize MNCH services. She noted that others are to equip motivators and service providers on how to increase knowledge among pregnant women…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that its 330kV Ugwaji–Apir Double Circuit transmission lines 1&2, tripped due to a fault, resulting in a forced power outage affecting the North East, North West and parts of North Central. At approximately 4:53am, the Ugwuaji–Markurdi 330kV Line 2 tripped and 243 MW on that line was transferred to Line 1 on the same route. At 4:58am, Line 1 also tripped, resulting in a total loss of 468 MW. By around 5:15am and 5:17am Line 1 and Line 2 were tried, but they all tripped immediately on the same relay indication. Following the…

The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has ordered the release of 37 inmates from the Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano. This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at decongesting custodial facilities within the state. The release was primarily based on two significant factors: the health conditions of the inmates and their prolonged detention without trial. Many of the released inmates were reported to be suffering from deteriorating health conditions. The Chief Judge emphasized that some had fallen ill while in custody and had not received adequate medical attention, leading to their weakened…

The Kano State Government has revoked the accreditation of 14 journalists covering the government house, effective immediately. Spokesman to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in a message to the affected pressmen, on Monday, directed them to report back to their respective offices for replacement to be forwarded by their various organisations. Although no reason was given for the withdrawal of their accreditation, but in the message posted on the Whatsapp group of the government house crew by Sanusi Bature urged them to abide by the directive that takes effect from today, Tuesday. The statement thus read, ‘’Gentlemen of the press…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally crowned the new Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammadu Isa Umaru, with a pledge to revive the lost glory of traditional institutions in the state. Yusuf crowned the second class Emir as the 19th Autan Bawo and presented him with Staff of Office at a colourful ceremony held on Monday at the Rano Township Stadium. Amid traditional gun salutes by palace aides, the Governor explained that Ambassador Umar’s selection as the new Emir was based on merit and urged him to bring to bear his wealth of experience towards the development of his…

Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO has revealed the cause of the current power outage in its franchise area, comprising Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Sani Bala Sani in Kano on Monday, the power outage was due to tripping on the 330kV Ugaji-Makurdi-Jos line from Enugu Transmission Station, which occurred at 04:57 a.m. yesterday, October 21st 2024. KEDCO explained that the 330kV Ugaji-Makurdi-Jos line has been the alternate source supplying KEDCO via the 33kV Kaduna-Jos Transmission line, as a temporary measure to supply bulk power to the Kaduna and Kano regions following the recent…

The National Orientation Agency NOA has organized a sensitization campaign on the importance of the national anthem and national value charter for students, traditional leaders, artisans, and the  public. In her remarks on the Community orientation and mobilization officer (c.o.m.o) Mrs Grace Musa lamented that lately, Nigerians have put aside norms, tradition NOA, NAWOJ Plan Joint Campaigns to Combat Fake News Ahead of Elections “where corruption has eaten deep in us and above all the spirit of the brotherhood have long been put aside among others” She hinted that the present administration  and the Director General of National Orientation Agency…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) celebrated International Repair Day in Kano with a workshop aimed at promoting sustainable practices among young Nigerians. The event, held at Government Technical College Kano, focused on introducing students to the circular economy and the importance of repairing and reusing electronic devices. “Let’s embrace a future where resources are reused and recycled,” said Buhari Abba, representing CITAD’s Executive Director. He emphasized the environmental benefits of a circular economy and the need to instill these principles in future generations. Professor Dahiru Sale Muhammad, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Science and Technical Schools…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has declared Suspended Jigawa Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, wanted. The Hisbah commander, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, made this announcement today He said that Sankara was granted bail on the condition that he would appear before the command whenever the need arise Recall that last week, the Kano state hisbah board apprehended Auwal Danlafi Sankara with a married woman in an uncomplicated building in Kano after receiving complaints from Nasiru Bulama alleging that his wife was having an affair with another man. However, Sankara stated that the accusations were baseless and aimed at…

In it’s quest to alliviate the sufferings caused by the subsidy Removal the federal government has officially commissioned a CNG Conversion Center at Gundutse ,Kura local government Kano. Speaking during the opening ceremony Director General Chief Executive National Automotive Design And Development Council Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin said the initiative would go along way in enhancing CNG Conversion ,as well as training of auto mechanics who will duell into the conversion Process. He the council has already concluded arrangement for training all stakeholders involved with a view to curtail the challenges of CNG Conversion. Out of the 21 CNG Conversion…

The Kano state Ministry of Health MOH in collaboration with Breakthrough Action Nigeria (BA-N) organized a 3-Day Message Development Workshop on Diphtheria and Cholera. This initiative aims to create clear, accurate and effective messages to educate communities on preventing and managing these diseases. Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, emphasized the collective responsibility of stakeholders, including health workers, traditional leaders, community organizations and media, in combating these diseases . He encouraged participants to develop realistic messages that inform, empower and guide communities. The workshop also highlighted the importance of school health clubs in promoting health education and…

Recently, the media space, especilly social media, has been awash with stories, rumours, and innuendoes about happenings in the Nigerian Army(NA). While some of these are laughable and deserve no further reference, others have bordered on pure mischief calculated to cause panic and confusion within the rank and file, as well as the general public. Specifically, many insinuations about personnel postings, promotions, and even training activities have been raised vis-a-vis the official leave of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). There have even been insinuations that there is a leadership vacuum, with officers confused about what to do. Nothing can…

Cikin Alhini da juyayi Masarsutar Zazzau take sanar da rasuwan Sarkin Dawakin Zazzau Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Idris wanda yake Da ne ga Marigayi Mai Martaba Sarkin Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris. Marigayi Sarkin Dawakin Tsakargida Alhaji Ibrahim ya rasu ne a Asibitin Koyarwa na Jami’ar Ahmadu Bello wanda ke Shika, Zariya da yammacin yau bayan gajeruwan jinya. Idan Allah Ya kaimu za a gabatar da Jana’izar Sarkn Dawakin Tsakargidan Zazzau a Gobe Litini da Karfe Goma Sha Daya Na Safiya a Fadan Mai Martaba Sarkin Zazzau. Da fatan Allah Ya jikanshi da rahamanSa, amin.

Former governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has revealed that establishment of Northwest University and Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil are his best achievements during his two-term governing the state. Kwankwaso, the national leader of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPPC, disclosed this at the commissioning of a teacher training programme aimed at enhancing the computer skills of 1,000 primary and secondary school teachers, in collaboration with Skyline University of Nigeria in Kano on Monday. The event was part of celebrations marking his 68th birthday. According to Kwankwaso, during his two tenures in 1999 and 2012, he…