Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over the latter’s claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration, leaving the state with huge debt liabilities. El-Rufai filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the state House of Assembly, on Wednesday. Through his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), El-Rufai challenged the report of the Kaduna Assembly Committee which indicted El-Rufai for alleged corruption. Recall that the ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and…
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Khadijah Aliyu Media editors in Nigeria converged for a one-day residential consultation in collaboration with Alliances for Africa towards addressing sexual harassment in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Thirty journalists were selected from various media organizations across Anambra, Rivers Kano, Kaduna, Rivers, Imo, Plateau, Nasarawa, Oyo, Delta, Lagos and the federal capital territory Abuja. READ ALSO: Kano Government seeks Justice for Sexually Molested Minors According to the participants media houses, administrators of tertiary institutions, faculty staff, students, government agencies, regulatory agencies, civil society organizations, religious and traditional institutions have a vital role to play through collaboration. They noted that Sexual harassment is…
The Acting Executive Vice chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Dr. Adamu Abdullahi says the federal government is exploring available options to cushion the effect of high cost of food items. Dr. Abdullahi stated during a fact finding survey to Galadima market and Dawanau grains market Kano. According to him,the federal government is worried by the plight of the masses especially on prices of food items. SIMILAR: FG presents 42,000 metric tonnes of food items to KNSG “Food is a very essential commodities because you have to eat first before anything else and once the people…
The management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital AKTH says it is considering alternative sources of power generation to reduce the burden of electricity bills and the high cost of diesel. The overseeing chief medical director AKTH Professor Auwal Gajida disclosed in Kano. READ ALSO: Tetfund Expends 1.75 Billion Procures Equipment For 7 Universi. According to him, alternative sources of power such as solar can only be a backup, noting that some buildings are on solar and the management decided that they should operate on it during the day time, except when it is necessary to reduce electricity consumption. Gajida pointed…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary actions against three magistrates and a registrar of the state High Court over misconduct. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo-Ibrahim. READ ALSO: Kano Mobile Court Remands 632 Protesters In Correctional Center “The magistrates are: Chief Magistrate Talatu Makama, Senior Magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir, Chief Magistrate Tijjani Saleh-Minjibir, and Senior Registrar Abdu Nasiru. The statement said that an investigation by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee in respect of three petitions filed against Makama found her guilty of misconduct. According…
After criticizing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, over the services rendered to pilgrims during 2023 Hajj, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has again criticized the commission in this year’s Hajj. Bago, who in a viral video expressed disappointment in some services the NAHCON rendered, called for the scrapping of the Commission to its conduct of the 2024 hajj. READ ALSO: Niger State Hisbah Visits Kano State Hisbah Board Headquarters Daily Trust reports that the governor’s disappointment stemmed from the inadequate space given to Tent pilgrims from Nigeria, which included some state governors who came for the…
Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, Devakumar Edwin, has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA of granting licences, indiscriminately to marketers to import dirty refined products into the country. He said, “the Federal Government issued 25 licences to build refinery and we are the only one that delivered on promise. In effect, we deserve every support from the Government. It is good to note that from the start of production, more than 3.5 billion litres, which represents 90 per cent of our production, have been exported. We are calling on the Federal…
Usman Muhammad Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has given out 100 Saudi riyals as a Sallah gift to each of the 1,298 pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj The state Amirul Hajj and Emir of Hadejia Dr. Adamu Abubakar Make stated this during a visit to the Pilgrims accommodation in Makkah. SIMILAR: 2024 Hajj Kano 554 Pilgrims Complete Rites Return Home The Emir explained that, the gesture was to cushion the hardship Pilgrims encountered as a result 400 dollars BTA given to them due to foreign exchange rate. He appreciated and urged the pilgrims for their…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Government has approved various projects totalling 8,629,636,749.49 billion Naira across the state. According to the State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the approvals were made during the state’s weekly executive council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf SIMILAR: Kano Government to complete 5 Kilometer roads across 44 LGAs The projects include: 1. Revocation and Re-award of contract for the construction of Post Midwifery Institute at Gezawa Local Government Area (770,858,450.39) 2. Reconstruction and Renovation of Defective Wall/Fence and Surroundings at Nassarawa Emir’s Palace (99,928,541.63) 3. Rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure at Government…
Abdullahi Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bayero University Kano (BUK) Branch, has Decried the Government’s neglect of the Educational System of the country. The Chairman of ASUU Bayero University Branch Professor Tijjani Siraj disclosed this during a media briefing held at ASUU Secretariat Bayero University Kano. SIMILAR: Examination Malpractice:BUK Expels 29 Students Rusticates 3 The union condemned the government’s failure to fulfil promises made, leading to the erosion of trust and worsening socio-economic conditions. The Chairman highlighted core issues, including the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement, funding for the revitalization of public universities, payment of Earned…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has appealed to relevant authorities to address the accommodation issues faced by pilgrims at Mina and Arafat Comrade Gwarzo made the call during a Post Arafat meeting organised by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah. As the State Amirul Hajj for this year’s Hajj exercise, he expressed deep concern over the inadequate facilities, particularly for Kano pilgrims. RELATED: Kano Pilgrims Commence Hajj Exercise Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, The Head of Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statemente made available…
Kano State Government KNSG has directed the State Commissioner of Police to Evict the deposed Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from Nasarawa Palace. Text of Press Statement by the Attorney General,Commissioner of Justice Kano State after the Judgement of the Federal High Court, Kano Division. RELATED: KPC Writes NPC Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention On Kano Emirship Tussel Gentlemen of the Press, You will recall that at our last press briefing, we had informed you that we would keep you Posted relating to any further development in Respect of our emirate cases. Today 20th June, 2024, the Federal High Court…
A yayin da yanayin damina ke ci gaba da kankama, an buƙaci al’ummar jihar Kano da su kula sosai wajen amfani da ruwan sama a wajen sha da sauran ayyukan yau da kullum. Kwamishinan Lafiya na jihar, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf ne ya yi gargaɗin a cikin wata sanarwa da ta fito daga sashin yaɗa labarai da hulɗa da jama’a, mai ɗauke da sa hannun shugaban sashin, Ibrahim Abdullahi, aka raba wa manema labarai. READ ALSO: Kano a Shirye Take ta Yaki Kwalara da Sauran Cututtuka – KNCDC Kwamishinan ya ce lokacin saukar ruwan sama lokaci ne da ke tattare…
Abdullahi Kano The Federal High Court in Kano has set aside the Kano state government’s move to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law, nullifying the dethronment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano and the reversal of the creation of four emirates. The court’s ruling, delivered by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, also invalidates the re-appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. RELATED: Kano House Of Assembly Abolishes Five Emirate Councils The lawsuit was brought by Aminu Babba Danagundi, a kingmaker in the former Kano emirate, who challenged the legality of the law. The court’s…
Gaya Local Government interim Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Jazuli Usman Gaya, has distributed food items to ten wards as part of the federal government’s palliative. Represented by the vice chairman Alhaji Mudi Hassan Gaya, emphasized the importance of reaching out to those in need during challenging times. RELATED: Rano Emirate Council Recieves 400 Bags of Rice As Palliatives He stressed that the local government was committed to ensuring that all residents receive the necessary support to reduce hardship. Alhaji Abubakar expressed gratitude to the federal government for providing the palliatives and pledged to continue working tirelessly to support the community. Representative…
Ensuring Effective Military Cooperation has been described a major catalyst of Achieving National Security. The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tauheed Lagbaja disclosed this during the Second Quota of Media Chat Held in Kano. Represented by the General Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Defense Academy Major General MLD Saraso said the objective of the Nigerian Army Civil Military Cooperation was to enhance the Collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the Media to disseminate the needed information to the general public. SIMILAR: Kano Police Strategizes Security For Safety During Planned Protest Lieutenant General Tauheed Lagbaja Appreciated the Efforts of the…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, held a private meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Before the closed meeting, which was held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Johannesburg, President Ramaphosa thanked President Tinubu for honouring the invitation to attend his inauguration for a second term in office. “Thank you so much for coming for the inauguration. I was very happy to see my brother at the ceremony,” the South African President said. READ ALSO: President Bola Tinubu Swears In Eight New Permanent Secretaries President Tinubu noted that President Ramaphosa’s inaugural speech captured most of the challenges faced by…
The Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) says it has joined the global community in raising awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and reaffirming commitment to improving the lives of those affected by sickle cell in Kano State and beyond. In a statement signed by Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism KanSLAM on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. KanSLAM explained that, sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders worldwide, with Nigeria bearing the highest burden. In Kano State, many families face the daily challenges posed by SCD, including chronic pain, frequent hospitalizations, and social stigma. This day serves…
A non-governmental organization Aminu Magashi Foundation AMG in collaboration with the white heart foundation has initiated a sick children trust fund under its Vulnerable Sick Children initiative. The founder of AMG Dr Aminu Magashi says the fund was set up to enhance humanitarian services for the less privileged families who are in crucial need of health accessibility in the state. SIMILAR: Kano Police Commissioner Commends AMG Foundation YOSPIS Dr Magashi also donated a cow to put a smile on the faces of children and parents who are in various hospitals across the state. However, the AMG Foundation pledged to credit…
Kogi Central Journalists Guild (KCJG), has felicitated with the former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello on his 49th birthday. A press statement signed by the Guild’s National President, Malam Muhammad Tijani AbdulSalam, described the two terms former governor as a transformative leader, whose reigns brought massive progress and development to the state. READ ALSO: EFCC Declares Former Governor Of Kogi Yahaya Bello Wanted “Former governor, Yahaya Bello ascended to the governorship of Kogi State in 2016, bringing with him a fresh perspective and a fervent dedication to improving the lives of the people he served. During his…