The Kano house of Assembly, in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), organized a two-day secondary schools quiz competition on Legislature and Democracy. While presenting the keynote address, the speaker Kano State House of Assembly Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore represented by the chairman of the House Committee on Education Alhaji Sulaiman Mukhtar Ishak noted that the assembly played significant roles in enhancing the educational standards, including the approval of the highest percentage allocated to the education sector in the 2024 budget. In a press statement issued by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai the Spokesperson to the Speaker,…
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The Kano State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have distributed relief items to 494 households affected by windstorms in the state. The presentation was made by Gov. Abba Yusuf to those affected in Ajingi and Warawa Local Government Areas of the state. Represented by Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Yusuf lauded NEMA and the Federal Government for always giving succor to affected victims and vulnerable groups in the state. Yusuf urged residents of the state to desist from dumping waste in waterways and keep a clean environment at all times to…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) strongly condemns the ongoing and relentless rise in petrol prices throughout the nation. This latest increase represents yet another wave of hardship and distress for the Nigerian populace, who were confronted last week with yet another increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The implications of this increase are far-reaching, affecting not only transportation costs but also the prices of essential goods and services, thereby exacerbating the already dire economic situation faced by countless families across the country. The approach taken by President Tinubu in implementing economic reforms,…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Police Command is taking proactive measures to ensure residents’ and visitors’ safety and security during the ember months, characterized by increased human and vehicular movements, improved business activities, and festive celebrations. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, Police Public Relations Officer, for: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, “the Command is committed to protecting lives and properties, providing a conducive atmosphere for all activities.” This reassurance comes as the Command implements strategic security measures to address the unique challenges posed by the ember months. Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, has ordered…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following the devastating fire incident in Majia, which claimed over 100 lives and left more than 70 individuals with varying degrees of burns. Governor Yusuf described the incident as a “heart-wrenching tragedy” that marks a significant loss not only for Jigawa State but for the entire country. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor expressed his deepest sympathies to Governor Umar Namadi, the government, and people of Jigawa State. The Governor specifically offered…
Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following the devastating fire incident in Majia, Taura Local Government Area. This tragic event has left a profound impact not only on Jigawa but also on the entire region. Falgore described the incident as “heart-touching and devastating,” emphasizing his solidarity with the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Alh Umar Namadi, the Jigawa State House of Assembly, and the people of Jigawa State . He expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased,…
Khadijah Aliyu Dangote Cement Plc in Gboko, Benue State, has scaled up its social responsibility schemes for its host communities, the company said. In a statement from its Branding and Corporate Communications Department, Dangote Cement highlighted its expanded interventions as part of the company’s observance of Global Sustainability Week. “Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko is committed to addressing the impact of its activities and contributing to sustainable development through projects and initiatives that promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable communities,” the statement read. It also noted that beyond the annual Sustainability Week initiatives, which include medical and charity outreach programs, the Sustainability…
A coalition of APC groups in North Central has says it has suspended its agitation for Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National chairman of the All Progressive congress (APC). The chairman of the coalition, Hon Abdullahi Sale Zazzaga, disclosed this during an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday. He said their superiors in the region cautioned then against the agitation, especially as the party’s NEC meeting approaches. Zazzaga explained that their agitation is purposely for political and economic well-being of the region. He said, “We have agitated steadfastly and we have bene heard loud and clear. This will not be…
Khadijah Aliyu – Nigeria The Galien Africa Forum, in collaboration with REMAPSEN, organized a webinar for journalists, moderated by REMAPSEN President Mr. Youssuf Bamba. This webinar serves as a precursor to the forum’s annual event, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25 in Dakar, Senegal Speaking on the health issues in Africa linked to climate change and environmental problems, the President of Galien Africa, who doubles as as Senegal’s former minister of health, Professor Awa Marie COLL SECK, maintained that the issues of environmental issues are associated with malaria and diarrhoea in Africa. “Rivers flow and mix with…
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability Transitions, CREST, Bayero University Kano has held the first international conference on energy. Tagged First International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, ICRESES, held at the centre in BUK on Wednesday, the gathering received experts in the area, who discussed extensively on why alternative energy should be embraced. Speaking at the event, the Director of the CREST, Professor Nasir Isa Fagge said the conference was aimed at building experts from all over the world to discuss the issue of energy, particularly renewable and alternative energy. According to him, it is realized that the…
Nigeria’s erratic power supply can be addressed by setting clear goals for achieving sustainable energy, according to the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Transitions (CREST). Speaking during the maiden international conference on renewal and sustainable energy systems organised by CREST, at the Bayero University Kano, President elect of the Nigerian Academy of Sciences(NAS), Emeritus Prof. Abubakar Sambo, emphasized the need for political will and determination to utilize Nigeria’s abundant renewable energy resources. He highlighted that countries like Ghana, Cape Verde, and Kenya, which have demonstrated enhanced political will in the electricity sector, resulting in greater electricity access. These countries…
Kano State has in abundance, reserved Solid Mineral Resources across its Forty Four Local Government Areas. These Solid Minerals that the world market needed include among others, Uranium, Gold, Tin, Kaolin, Lead- Zinc, Columbine, Tantalite, Glass sand, Bauxite and Lithium. The Commissioner Ministry for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza disclosed this, at a round table discussion with Sheikh Mu’allim Nuh Bin Idriss Falata from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who doubles as the Chairman/CEO of Da’am Al-Mawasem Catering Company based in Mecca. According to him, considering the religious tolerance of Kano and its long standing history of being…
Salihu Ali, Kano A Petrol tanker with registration number KMC 6412 F has crashed in Majiya village of Taura local government area of Jigawa State North West Nigeria killing more than 90 people. Over 50 people who sustained various degrees of injuries were hospitalized. The Jigawa State Police spokesperson DSP Shiisu Lawal confirmed the incident in a press statement. He said, the incident occurred at around 12:30 am on Wednesday with the tanker said to have fallen, making villagers to scoop fuel before the explosion. He said: “Today (Wednesday) a petrol tanker from Port Harcourt going to Nguru in Yobe…
Kano State house of Assembly has commended the state owned tertiary institutions for their dedication in developing the sector. The Chairman House Standing Committee on Higher education, Alhaji Abdulhamid Abdul disclose this while receiving the management of Aliko Dangote university of education, Saadatu Rimi college of education and Kano state polytechnic. Addressing the vice chancellor and provosts Alhaji Abdulhamid said the three institutions performed in line with the states determination for the pursuit of academic excellence. Those received include Provost Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education Abdullahi Gwarzo, and that of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Professor Musa Tukur…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) second chance education component 2.2c team paid an advocacy visit to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) and the Kano State Agency for Mass Education (SAME). This visit aimed to inform these agencies about AGILE’s Second Chance education component and seek collaboration. The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project is a World Bank-assisted project of the Federal Ministry of Education geared at improving secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 20. The AGILE Second Chance component…
Kano State house of Assembly says it is committed to ensuring improved welfare package for Hisba Personnel to ensure effective service delivery. Member representing Minjibir constituency, Alhaji Abdulhamid Abdul made the indication while receiving the deputy Commander General of the Kano state Hisba Board Dr Mujahideen Aminuddeen Abubakar at the assembly complex in Kano. The Kano State Hisbah Corps was established by the state government in 2000 and was improved in 2003 with the institutionalization of formerly local and privately maintained hisbah security units. Earlier Abdulhamid Minjibir sponsored a bill calling on the upward review remuneration and allowences of the…
Over 90 people were reportedly killed, 50 others hospitalized following a petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa early Wednesday morning, according to DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, Police Public Relations Officer,. The unfortunate incident occurred in Majiya town Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, along Kano-Hadejia Expressway. The Incident took place at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post by Mansur Ahmed, the former Jigawa State Governor’s Media aide. In the post, written in Hausa, Ahmed stated, “At least 300 people were critically injured, and many lives were lost following a devastating fire caused by the explosion of…
The Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board has officially launched the 34th Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area. The week-long event is being held at two lecture theaters of Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, with separate categories for male and female participants. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Secretary of the Arabic and Islamic Education Board, Mallam Umar Abubakar, highlighted that the Yobe State government’s hosting of the competition demonstrates the administration’s commitment under Governor Mai Mala Buni to advancing both Western and Islamic education in the state. Represented by…
Khadijah Aliyu The Executive Director, Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Hajiya Dr. Salamatu Garba, has been honoured by the Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN) for her remarkable contributions to humanity and her tireless efforts in empowering women and youth. The CSSN Chairman, Professor M.I Uguru said the recognition comes following her decades of dedicated service in community development and awareness, especially in agriculture SolaceBase reports that Dr Salamatu, a trained plant pathologist and advocate for gender equality, received the accolade at CSSN’s 9th national conference, holding at Bayero University, Kano Commending her efforts, the Chairman of the occasion, and…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP in Kano State has been engulfed in fresh crisis as the party suspended the Secretary to the Kano State Government, SSG, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and the Commissioner of Transportation, Muhammad Diggol. The crisis could not be unconnected to internal wrangling between stakeholders of the party in Bichi Local Government area of the state. The State party Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, who confirmed the suspension to newsmen, said the duo were suspended over disloyalty, abuse of power and creating chaos in the party. “Today, we are announcing that we have suspended the SSG, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi…