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Ramatu Garba The Kano State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, has been honored with the Eminent Man of Integrity and Peace Ambassador awards by Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Advocacy Initiative. Presenting the award on Thursday in Kano, the National President and convener of the organization, Dr Garba Suleiman-Marafa, said the award was in recognition of Idris-Ahmad’s outstanding contributions to peace and security. He explained that the award was an opportunity to recognize the Commander’s exceptional contributions to combating drug menace in Kano State, which was essential for fostering sustainable peace and security in…

Promoting sporting activities has been identified as a crucial catalyst for academic excellence in an academic environment such as HAFED Polytechnic. The Rector Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, HAFED Kazaure, Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse made the indication during the closing ceremony of the Rector’s Cup organized by the Sports Directorate of the institute. Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse who doubles as the special guest of honor represented by the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. A.U. Umar, emphasized the important role of sports in boosting the morale of the students. He stated that the institute places a high premium on sports and organizes…

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has elected new executive committee to steer its affairs for the next two years. The chairman of the electoral committee Professor Muhammad Bello Shitu announced that Hassan Ibrahim Gama was elected as State Focal Person, Mahdi Muhammad Abdullahi as Deputy State Focal Person and Sunusi Hashim as Secretary General. Others elected are Dr Abubakar Hassan Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary-General; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; Rukayya Abdurrahman, Financial Secretary and Suleiman Zubairu, Auditor. Others are Garzali Ibrahim Ungoggo, Public Relations Officer l; Abdulbaki DAG, PRO ll and Garba Hamman Dikko alias Bala BUK, Provost.…

Muhammad Tijani The newly appointed Governing Council, Federal College of Education Technical FCET Bichi, Kano, has held its inaugural meeting with the management of the institution, where they commended Federal government interventions in the school. Speaking at the inaugural meeting in Bichi, the chairman governing council, Senator Muhammad Abba-Aji extolled President Bola Tinubu over his commitment to reviving the education sector He also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting education and providing the necessary resources for institutionsns to thrive. The chairman further pledged his commitment to continue with the positive developments in the institution. “As the chairman of the governing…

Ramatu Garba The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has urged Kano online journalists to always report critical issues that will enhance economic development and standard of living in the country. The Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu-Aliyu made the call during a one-day training for online journalists under the platform of the Association of Online Journalists (ASKOJ), organised by ICPC on Wednesday in Kano. Adamu-Aliyu, represented by ICPC Assistant Commissioner, Hassan Saminu, explained that the commission found it necessary to partner with online journalists so that they would be acquainted with the requisites requirements of reporting the activities of…

Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism (KANSLAM) says it has succeeded in influencing key decisions in budget allocation in Kano through advocacy to the government and relevant stakeholders. The co-chair CSO Pharmacist, Maimuna Muhammad Yakubu, during a media parley organized by KANSLAM with support from Pathfinder International on the health sector accountability. She explained that the aim of Kanslam is not to hunt anyone but rather to encourage accountability and transparency in the utilization of public funds. Pharmacist Maimuna hinted that KanSLAM is committed to ensuring transparency and judicious utilization of funds in public sectors, especially healthcare and education. In his remarks,…

The Emir of Gaya, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, received a delegation from Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) in his palace today. The delegation was led by head of sociology department Professor Muhammad Umar Lafido. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between the emirate and the university, particularly in the fields of education, research, and community development. Lafido commended the Emir’s commitment to education and expressed YUMSUK’s desire to establish a strong relationship with the emirate. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, including research projects, cultural exchange programs, and academic scholarships. The emir of Gaya Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir…

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organized by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure team readiness for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in that country, 31st August – 22nd September. Coach Chris Danjuma and his crew, which now includes fitness trainer Chima Michael, have been taking the Falconets on drills since Monday in preparation for the clash with the Aussies on Friday in particular and for the World Cup finals generally. The…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the Council. Abdullahi Dederi who spoke in live Radio Talk show in Kano said his 5 point Agenda revolved around “capacity building, members welfare, ethics and discipline, transparency, and accountability, as well as the promotion of inclusiveness.” Dederi revealed that he would collaborate with key stakeholders, such as veterans, practicing journalists, security agencies, civil society organizations, journalism institutions, and others, to achieve the set goal in a steady march to create a…

Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA organized an Inter-Secondary Schools Quiz Competition on Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness Campaign in Kano. Speaking at the event, Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi,NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, said the campaign was an initiative to inculcate proper waste management culture among students. He explained that, the quiz was organized not only to test knowledge but also to engage in critical conversation on managing waste sustainably and preparing for the floods that increasingly threaten communities. Dr. Nuraddeen pointed out that the world is changing, and with it comes the responsibility to adapt and find…

Ramatu Garba The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr Pius Ukeyima-Akutah, has urged stakeholders in the North-West Zone to fully utilise the inland dry ports for export, to ease Sea Port congestion. Ukeyima-Akutah made the call during a familiarisation/stakeholders interaction with the council staff, and Shippers’ Association from North-West Zone in Kano. He said the NSC is saddled with the responsibility of promoting and developing inland dry ports. “We have three Inland dry ports in the zone, Kaduna, Funtua and one of the foremost is Dala inland dry port in Kano,” he said. The executive secretary noted that with…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman Pakistan  as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence – the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He Is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country. The appointment Is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The President expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his…

Khadijah Aliyu Intimidation, lack of protection, silence, stigmatization, and inadequate legal framework have been identified as some of the challenges in reporting sexual harassment in Nigeria . These were part of  issues discussed during a Two-day Residential Training for the Media aimed at addressing sexual harassment in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, organized by Alliances for Africa (AFA). They emphasized that the media encountered obstacles in reporting due to international, regional and national laws that have not been domesticated across states in Nigeria. The participants noted that families of survivors of sexual harassment often refuse to report cases for fear of…

The Kano state house of Assembly KNHA has commenced a 3-day retreat for members and management staff on the legality and operations of financial autonomy of state legislature as well as challenges of representation in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, and made available to newsmen. Declaring open the workshop, speaker KNHA Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore,emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to strengthening capacity and legislative knowledge to fulfill their duties. He also expressed readiness to collaborate with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s government to draft quality legislation for improving the living standards and socio-economic…

By our Correspondent Federal Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday, distributed 4 trucks of fertilizers to farmers as part of efforts to ensure food security and promote agriculture in her constituency. The four trucks contained 2,400 bags of NPK and Urea fertilizers as part of intervention by the federal government to boost food security. The event which held at her country home in Ihima, Okehi, had in attendance the farmers’ unions from the five local government areas of the district, Ebira farmers’ unions from neighboring states, the Ebira Peoples Association (EPA), as well as members…

In alignment with the mandate to develop government policies and implementation strategies, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Budget with support from PLANE (FCDO) organized an education 2025-2027 mid-term sector strategy workshop. In his welcome remarks, the Kano state commissioner for education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, represented by the permanent secretary , Hajiya Kubra Imam, pointed out that the objective of the workshop is to promote partnership and give directives for the education sector. She noted that the Kano state government will not relent in its efforts to provide good and qualitative education according…

Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has sensitized Kano residents to manage solid waste and prepare against floods in the state. Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator, Kano state Office, stated this on Saturday during a road walk sensitisation and public awareness in Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation on Proper Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness was organised by NEMA in collaboration with Kano SEMA and Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB). Abdullahi, who was represented by Rilwan Isma’il, NEMA Kano Principal Accountant,…

Governor Abba K. Yusuf of Kano State has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils of the state. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye and Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to Journalists in Kano. The Governor therefore directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediately investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action. Gov. Yusuf also…

Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Kano chapter’s new leadership under exuberant and young Comrade Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi wishes to extend its profound and heartfelt appreciation to entire dignitaries, colleagues, veterans and other attendants who unfailingly honored invitation. “by gracing the grand and historic event of the inauguration of one of the most youthful and agile Executive Council Members in Kano in recent times Chaired by amiable and soft-spoken Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi on Saturday, 10th August 2024 held at Press centre in kano metropolitan” Without much ado, Your presence despite preoccupations by and large, signifies a clear testimony of the existing…

Adamu Yusuf In the rich fabric of our journalism profession, a few exceptional leaders leave a lasting impact. Today, Saturday, August 17th, 2024, marks a significant milestone as News and Current Affairs of Radio Nigeria Kaduna bids farewell to one of its most distinguished leaders, Musa Usman, as he exits service. Throughout his remarkable career, Musa has demonstrated unwavering dedication as a reporter, editor, and producer of numerous programs, as well as a correspondent for multiple states and the National Assembly. His leadership extends to his roles as General Manager of various FM stations and, notably, the longest-serving DDNCA, a…