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Abdul Kano Angry protesters have attacked the yetto be commissioned  Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano state, carting away state-of-the-art equipment worth billions of Naira. The center, which was due for commissioning on Wednesday, August 7, was invaded by the protesters who broke into the offices and made away with the equipment. Sources said the generator room at the center was also set ablaze during the attack. Read Also: Protest: Man Killed As Hoodlums Loot Stores In Kano The Digital Industrial Park is one of the six centers established by the federal government to deepen…

The Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour Curfew in the state. The Governor stated this while addressing journalists at the government house in Kano. He said the decision to impose a 24-hour Curfew became necessary due to brake of law and order by some unpatriotic citizens who took advantage of the peaceful protest and began to loot people’s property. Read Also: Protests Turn Violent In Kano As Demonstrators Loot NCC Building The Governor  maintained that after extensive deliberations by the head of the security agencies in Kano during an emergency security meeting at the government…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, received leaders of the End Bad Governance protest at Government House, pledging to convey their grievances to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor appreciated the protesters’ peaceful conduct and decision to use proper channels to voice their concerns. The governor expressed his appreciation for the orderly manner in which the protesters conducted themselves and their decision to use peaceful and proper channels to voice their concerns. Read Also: Protest: Minister laments destruction, looting of innovation park in Kano He assured the leaders that he would promptly lead a powerful delegation from the…

Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), organized a dissemination and strategy development workshop on utilization of Zakat and Waqf to procure healthcare. The Executive Secretary KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Mukhtar explained that the scheme involves advance financing of healthcare expenses through contributions, donations or grants, paid into a common pool to cover all or part of health services as specified by the law. Dr. Rahila emphasized that the contributory healthcare scheme aims to promote and ensure that all residents of Kano State have access to effective, quality and…

By Aisha Ahmed Dutse Alhaji Adamu Sabo, the Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency JISEPA, says the agency has concluded plans to desilt drains across nine 9 high risk local government areas LGAs of the state to avert flooding. Sabo, made the disclosure on Wednesday at a one-day sensitization workshop to educate stakeholders on management of solid waste. He said that drains are usually blocked due indiscriminate dumping of refuse in water ways, noting that there also exists, an attitude of poor waste management amongst people. The MD pointed out that blocked drains is a major culprit that cause…

Hukumar Tsara Birane ta jihar Kano KNUPDA ta kaddamar da kwamitin da zai fara karbar koken-koken masu korafi dangane da mallakar filaye da gidaje da gonaki har ma da shaguna a fadin Jihar nan Shugaban Hukumar Akitec Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu ne ya sanar da haka a lokacin da ya ke kaddamar da kwamitin mai mutane biyar karkashin jagorancin Daraktan Mulki na Hukumar Alh Aminu Umar. Shugaban Hukumar yace sun lura da cewa abokan huldarsu na kokawa dangane da yadda wasu daga cikin Jami’an hukumar ke amfani da damar da suke da ita tare da yin-sama-da-fadi da sunan hukumar inda su…

Reacting to media report on the state budget performance, stipulating a sum of N10 billion spent by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on furniture, spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa urged the public to disregard the figure, which he said was intended to dent the image of the government. In a statement signed by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to newsmen. He explained that, Kano State Government KNSG has said the sum of N596 million was spent on provision of furniture, office fittings and other amenities at various ministries, department and agencies by the present administration within first…

Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a State Advisory Committee on the New National Minimum Wage just 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the new N70,000 minimum wage as agreed with the organized Labour Union. Kano is the first state nationwide to establish such a committee. The inauguration took place today at the State Government House and was conducted by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on behalf of the Governor. Read More: BREAKING: Kano unveils committee on new minimum wage In a statement issued to the press, the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson Ibrahim Garba…

Khadijah Aliyu The Coalition of APC Youth Movements from Kano State held a press conference at the National Union of Journalists Secretariat in Kano. During the conference, the Chairman, Hon. Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, urged Nigerian youths to avoid participating in the planned End Bad Governance protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The coalition advised the youths to engage in constructive dialogue with the government instead of taking to the streets. Chairman Adamu cited examples from countries like Sudan, Libya, and Kenya, where protests led to further instability and suffering. He emphasized the historical precedent showing that protests, despite good…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has written a letter to the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA seeking for approval to appoint Inuwa Idris(rtd) as a commissioner and member of the state executive council. The request letter which was addressed to the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore, was read on the floor of the house during an emergency plenary session. Emphasizing the importance of the appointment, the majority leader, Lawan Husseini, noted that screening and filling the vacant position would enhance security. Read Also : Kano Governor Nominates Inuwa Commissioner Internal Security After careful deliberations, the house unanimously adopted…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed essential equipment to 160 Community Development Associations (CDAs) across the state’s eight metropolitan local governments to prevent flooding and ensure a smooth rainy season. The equipment includes wheelbarrows, shovels, rain boots, and first aid boxes, aiming to bolster the city’s drainage systems and promote sustainable urban development. Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of effective drainage systems, noting their critical role in protecting against flooding. flooding, enhancing public health, improving environmental quality, and increasing urban livability. The initiative involves self-help groups, recognizing their significant role in addressing local challenges, and…

Khadijah Aliyu The World Health Organization WHO has reiterated its commitment to support the Kano state government KNSG in enhancing surveillance for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through Primary Healthcare PHC System Strengthening. Country Representative (WR) and Head of Mission, WHO Dr. Kazadi Mulombo Walter represented by the Kano state coordinator, Dr. Mayana Sanusi Abubakar, during the flag-off of the first round of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) held at Unguwa Ukku PHC in Tarauni LGA . The State coordinator pointed out that Severe Acute Malnutrition is a silent emergency, saying that the number of children being treated for…

The Federal Executive Council FEC has instructed the NNPC to sell crude oil to local refineries, including the Dangote refinery. The Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, explained that the directive was given because the Dangote Refinery is now approaching a steady state of operations. He mentioned that the refinery would need approximately 15 crude cargoes per month, which amounts to an annual supply cost of 13.5 billion dollars. Additionally, the NNPC has committed to supplying four crude oil cargoes monthly, leaving the remainder to be sourced from international traders. He explained that to manage the significant…

Minister of Information Muhammed Idris says that the federal government is actively working on the issues raised, rendering the protests unnecessary. He emphasized that the government is responsive and listens to the voices of its citizens. Idris highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure food availability, noting that 20 trucks of food supplies have been distributed to state governors for those in need. Additionally, rice is being sold at about 50% of its cost, with a bag priced at ₦40,000. This rice has been distributed to various centers across the states, with ten trucks allocated to each state as an initial…

Zubair Abdurra’uf Idris The media world has lost a shining star, a beacon of professionalism, and a paragon of humility. Lawal Yusuf Saulawa’s passing leaves a void that can never be filled. His impact on the lives of countless journalists, including mine, is immeasurable. Late Lawal Yusuf Saulawa, who started his journalism career with Broadcasting Corporation of Northern Nigeria (BCNN) as a cameraman, was a creative and passionate force in programming and reportage. He was one of the leading characters of the famous “Zaben Robb Programme”, “Basafce Dan Malam Dogara”, and “Zaman Duniya Iyawa”. His talent and dedication earned him…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the Minimum Wage Act Amendment Bill into law, fulfilling a campaign promise and demonstrating his commitment to Nigerian workers. Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, emphasized this in a statement issued in Abuja, highlighting that the signing of the minimum wage bill reflects Tinubu’s people-centric governance. “Tinubu promised to pay a living wage to Nigerian workers, and he has delivered on that promise,” Lado stated. During his electioneering campaigns and he has kept that promise,” Senator Lado stated. He noted that the amendment now mandates a review of…

In light of the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a new management team. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for longer-term role for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons. The new board comprised the following:…

The Kano State Police Command has organized a strategic roundtable with security agencies to ensure safety and security during the planned nationwide protest. Read More: Kano spent N596m on furniture, office fittings at MDAs not N10bn – Spokesperson In a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, noted that the meeting aimed to prevent a breakdown of law and order, as credible intelligence suggests that enemies of the state may be manipulating the protest process. “The Police Command commends patriots who have withdrawn from the protest and urges law-abiding citizens to continue maintaining peace and…

Ramatu Garba The Northwest All Progressive Congress (APC) ‘s Social Media Forum has appealed to Northerners not to participate in the planned nation wide protest against the current economic situation in the country. The Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Ahmed Rufa’i-Gumel, stated this while briefing newsmen on Saturday in Kano. He reminded northerners that protests can lead to violence, social unrest, and even military rule, citing examples of countries that have suffered due to protests. “Dear northerners, Say no to protest, it is not a way oPlease remember the text below: “Protest leads to violence, social unrest, starvation, arson, loss…

In an effort to avert the looming dangers of climate change, deforestation, and soil erosion, the Gwarzo local government has officially launched the 2024 tree planting campaign. During his address at the flagging off event, which took place at the Eid prayer ground in Gwarzo, the interim Management Committee chairman, Dr. Mani Tsoho, stated that the initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability, combat climate change, and improve local air quality. “This tree planting campaign is more than just planting trees. It’s about creating a legacy of environmental sustainability.” “Stewardship and fostering sense of responsibility towards our natural resources’ said Dr…