Kabiru Haruna The newly redeployed Kano State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hajia Aisha Lawal Saji Rano, officially resumed her duties today following her appointment by Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf. The transition took place at the Ministry’s headquarters, where she was warmly received by staff and stakeholders in the sector. According to the Information Officer of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Amina Lawan Isah, Hajia Aisha Saji Rano expressed profound gratitude to Governor Yusuf for entrusting her with the opportunity to continue serving his administration. She pledged to revitalize tourism and cultural activities in line with the Governor’s…
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Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, is set to bring about a new era of progress and development in the ministry. She’s committed to building a better future for the people of Kano State, especially women, children, and persons with disabilities, by focusing on teamwork, collaboration, and innovative solutions. Women Issues Under the Microscope at CITAD Roundtable Commissioner Abdullahi aims to work closely with her staff, fostering an open-door policy and a culture of transparency and accountability. She’s also expressed her admiration for the leadership style of Senator…
Ambassador Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya is a human rights activist and an influential civil society figure in Kano State and Northern Nigeria. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE). Amb. Waiya, Sagagi Five Others Nominated As Commissioners He has dedicated many years of his civil society activism to advocating for the promotion of democracy, good governance, anti-corruption, peacebuilding, and women’s empowerment. Amb. Waiya holds several academic qualifications, including a Higher National Diploma in Public Administration from Kano State Polytechnic, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, and a Master’s degree…
Ado Salisu The 2024 edition of the NLNG Golf Classic ended in Bonny, Rivers, on Saturday, with Oluwaseun Adedipe and Lady Kafayat Bamimore clinching the top prize in the men and ladies categories. Kano Golf Club Hosts Kitty Tournament To Honor Kaura Saminaka The two-day NLNG Golf Classic Invitational, sponsored by Nigeria LNG, which was the fifth in the series, began on Friday morning with the tee-off ceremony at the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC). The MD, Nigeria LNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila, was on the ground, along with other dignitaries, including Engr Emmanuel Nnabuife, Production Trains Asset Manager, who represented…
Dear Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your recent appointment as Commissioner with the Kano State Government! Amb. Waiya, Sagagi Four Others Nominated As Commissioners This significant achievement is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and tireless commitment to the betterment of our community. Your profound impact on the Kano Civil Society Forum has set a high standard for advocacy and public service. I have no doubt that you will bring the same passion and vision to your new role, driving positive change and innovation within the government. Gov Yusuf…
Kotun ƙolin Najeriya ta yi watsi da ƙarar da ke neman a tsige shugaban Ƙasar, Bola Tinubu daga muƙaminsa. Ƙarar wadda ɗan takarar shugaban ƙasa na jam’iyyar Hope Democratic Party a zaɓen 2019, Ambrose Aworu, ya fitar tana neman kotu ta cire shugaba Tinubu a bisa zargin alaƙa da miyagun ƙwayoyi. President Tinubu Urges Peaceful Governorship Election In Ondo A hukuncin da suka bayar yau Litinin, alƙalan kotun suka bayar a ƙarƙashin jagorancin mai shari’a Uwani Abba-Aji sun yanke wa Mr Owuru tarar naira Miliyan biyar Kotun ta kuma gargadi masu amsar ƙara kada su sake amsar ƙarar da bata…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has nominated six individuals to join his cabinet, pending approval from the State House of Assembly. The nominees include Shehu Wada Sagagi, the former Chief of Staff to the Governor, as well as Dr. Dahiru Mohd Hashim, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Dr. Isma’il Dan Maraya, Gaddafi Sani Shehu, and Abdulkadir AbdulSalam. Amb. Waiya, Sagagi Four Others Nominated As Commissioners These nominations come on the heels of a cabinet reshuffle announced by Governor Yusuf last week, which saw the office of the Chief of Staff scrapped and five commissioners dropped. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr.…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded 6 names to the state assembly as commissioner nominees. The speaker of the house, Ismail Jibrin Falgore announced this on Monday while reading the governor’s letter. Gov. Yusuf Orders Reassigned Commissioners to Handover by Tue Paradigm News reports that the nominees include, Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, Shehu wada Sagagi, Dr Dahiru Mohd Hashim, Dr Isma’il Dan Maraya, Gaddafi Sani Shehu and Abdulkadir AbdulSalam. 207 Kano Repentant Youths To Undergo Rehabilitation-Waiya The nominees are expected to appear before the Kano state house of assembly on Tuesday for screening. Just In:Gov Yusuf Sacks 5…
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha has congratulated renowned Kannywood actor Sani Musa Danja on his appointment as Special Advisor to the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf on youths and Sports. Sani Danja Appointed Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Kano El-Mustapha expressed his gratitude to the governor for considering Danja for this role, highlighting his unwavering support and commitment to the development of Kano State’s entertainment industry and the administration’s public awareness and edutainment initiatives. Abba El-mustapha described Danja’s appointment as well-deserved, given his contributions to the state’s entertainment…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger a six-month window to reconsider their decision to exit the regional bloc. This announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, after the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Abuja. The six-month period, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, serves as a transitional phase, during which ECOWAS will keep its doors open to the three countries. Tinubu Urges West African Leaders to Emulate Ghana’s Democratic Maturity The Authority has also extended…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) played a significant role in the recently concluded 48th National Council Meeting on Information and National Orientation in Kaduna. New Members Inducted Into Nigerian Institute of Public Relations The meeting, themed “Enhancing Public Information Management for Inclusive Governance: The Renewed Hope Agenda in Focus,” was chaired by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris. NIPR Partners La Plage Meta Verse for Enhanced Capacity Building The NIPR was represented by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue. During the meeting, several important decisions were made, including a call for…
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to take a cue from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections, citing them as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity. He made this statement at the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS in Abuja, where he commended President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Ghanaian people for the success of their presidential and parliamentary elections. President Tinubu Attends Inauguration of Senegal’s President Elect Tinubu emphasized the importance of prioritizing national unity to ensure political stability in the region, allowing for peaceful transitions to become the norm in West African…
As the harmattan season intensifies in Kano, vendors selling hot tea, noodles, akara (bean cake), pap (koko), and locust bean cake (awara) are experiencing a surge in their businesses. A visit to various parts of the city by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that many residents are turning to these hot foods and drinks to combat the chilly weather. High Cost Of Beans, Oil Send Kano Akara Sellers Out Of Business Vendors reported a significant increase in patronage, with some saying that demand had doubled in the past fortnight. Ali Musa, a tea seller, said that commercial tricycle…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made some significant appointments and redeployments in his administration. The newly appointed officials include: Star Of Kannywood: Sani Danjas Rise To Stardom Within Few Years Dr. Ibrahim Musa as Special Adviser on Health Services and Personal Physician to the Governor, bringing his expertise as a renowned public health expert and hematologist from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). Dr. Hadiza Lawan Ahmad as Special Adviser on Investment and Public-Private Partnership. Sani Musa Danja, a popular Kannywood actor, as Special Adviser on Youth and Sports. Just In:Gov Yusuf Sacks 5 Commissioners, Drops SSG, Scraps COS…
Ado Salisu Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN) has organized a one-day follow-up seminar on the State of Emergency (SOE) in education declared by the Kano State Government. The event, held at KHAIRUN’s campus, drew distinguished guests and stakeholders from within and outside the state to deliberate on the significance of education. KHAIRUN Hosts Workshop on 21st Century Digital Skills A statement signed by the university head of corporate affairs and marketing department, Bilal Dahiru Tijjani said the Chairman of the occasion and also KHAIRUN’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Professor Kabiru Isyaku praised the Kano State Government for…
In its determination to face and address humanitarian challenges in the state, the Kano State government has earmarked three billion Naira for various interventions in the year 2025. This was disclosed by the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Allieviation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba while briefing journalists shortly after meeting with members of the state House Assembly during the 2025 budget defence. Dr. Magashi who delivered the budget defence presentation on behalf of the ministry, revealed that apart from the three billion Naira proposed budget for the programmes of the Ministry in the coming year, various…
The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) community is celebrating the appointment of Haruna Aliyu as the 7th substantive Registrar of the University. Aliyu’s appointment was made by the 15th Governing Council on August 22, 2024, and was commemorated during the 59th Congregation meeting on December 14, 2024, which marked his first attendance as Registrar. Bayero University, Kano Reintroduces Remedial Programme The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, praised Aliyu’s capabilities, saying, “If Haruna succeeds, it’s the University that succeeds.” He urged the university community to support Aliyu in his new role to enhance the institution’s administrative framework . Aliyu brings a…
Ƙabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin Kano State has seen recent activity in both its cabinet and its support for women’s health. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all recently reassigned commissioners to complete handover processes by Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Just In:Gov Yusuf Sacks 5 Commissioners, Drops SSG, Scraps COS This directive ensures a smooth transition before the next state executive council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Governor Yusuf stressed the importance of timely handovers for maintaining governmental continuity and effective implementation of his administration’s priorities. He also urged council members to strengthen teamwork and dedication to serving the…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed all recently reassigned commissioners to complete their handover processes and assume their new roles by Tuesday, 17th December 2024. The directive aims to ensure a seamless transition ahead of the next state executive council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18th December 2024. Just In:Gov Yusuf Sacks 5 Commissioners, Drops SSG, Scraps COS The announcement, conveyed through the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, highlighted the importance of timely handovers to maintain continuity in governance. The Governor emphasized that all transition processes must be finalized before the upcoming council meeting…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State’s outgoing Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, MWACD Aisha Lawal Saji Rano, has called for enhanced awareness among pregnant women to seek hospital care for antenatal visits and safe delivery. Speaking during the graduation and empowerment ceremony for rehabilitated Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) survivors at the Kwalli Rehabilitation Center, she emphasized the critical role of healthcare access in preventing VVF cases. Kano State’s Champion for Women, Vulnerable Groups: Aisha Saji The event was a testament to the Ministry’s efforts in supporting affected women. According to Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano…