Adamu Yusuf Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization has organised maiden Pulaaku Day 2024 successfully with the call on pastoralists to adapt to the current realities of Nigeria and Africa. The day Is being organized for the first time, to promote Fulbe culture, heritage, peace, unity and peaceful co-existence among the broad diversity of Fulbe and other cultures. The event took place at the Emir of Zazzau’s Palace, Zaria, Kaduna State features the recitation of Al-Quran, exhibition of cultural artifacts, public lectures, fashion parade, cultural dances, traditional stick fighting display among others. In his address, the Founder and National Chairman of…
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Ɗan takarar shugaban ƙasa na jam’iyyar LP a zaɓen 2023, Peter Obi, ya soki Shugaba Bola Tinubu kan ƙara farashin man fetur din da ya yi, yayin da yake hutu Obi ya nuna damuwarsa kan yadda Tinubu ya bari Kamfanin Mai na Ƙasa (NNPCL), ya ƙara farashin mai ba tare da wata sanarwa ba, wanda hakan ya ƙara jefa ’yan Najeriya cikin matsin tattalin arziƙi. A yayin da Shugaba Tinubu ke hutu a ƙasar Faransa, NNPCL ya ƙara farashin man fetur a faɗin Najeriya, inda a wasu yankuna farashin ya kai har Naira 1,075 kan kowace lita. Jama’a da dama…
Hon. Aliyu Harazimi Rano ya lashe zaɓen fidda gwani na jam’iyyar APC, wanda hakan ya bashi daga zama dan takarar shugaban karamar hukumar Rano a zaɓen da za a gudanar a ranar 26 ga watan nan. An dai gudanar da zaben ne a jiya asabar da daddare inda bayan gaza samun masalaha a tsakanin yan takarar aka shiga zaɓen tsakanin yan takara 10. Bayan kammala kada kuri’u ne Hon. Aliyu Harazimi Rano ya sami nasarar lashe zaɓen da kuri’u tara cikin goma sha shida da aka kada. Jim kadan bayan lashe zaɓen, jaridar kadaura24 ta zanta da Aliyu Harazimi Rano…
The Lagos State Police have confirmed the detention of two Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) for allegedly attempting to steal a tricycle from another disabled individual. In a statement on Sunday by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson, the victim reported the incident to the Denton Police Division on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. He said that the tricycle rider recounted that on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., he gave three disabled men a ride from Boson Roundabout Oyingbo to Third Mainland Bridge. “Initially, he refused their request to drop them at Third Mainland Bridge Intersection. However, upon attempting to do so,…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Dahiru Musa. The suspects, Aliyu Adamu, 22, Mubarak Abdulsalam, 20, and Sadiq Sunusi, 19, were apprehended after a report was filed by the victim’s brother on September 29, 2024. According to the police, Aliyu Adamu, a close associate of the victim, lured Dahiru Musa to his house under the pretext of negotiating land business. He then poisoned Musa’s food, and upon discovering he was unconscious, stabbed him to death with the help of Mubarak Abdulsalam. The suspects later packed…
Most sellers of Bean cake (Kosai) in Kano Metropolis have run out of business due to the prevailing high prices of beans and cooking oil in the area. Kosai, also known as Akara in some other parts of the country, is a staple delicacy mostly consumed for breakfast in many parts of the North, including Kano State. The stuff, has, however, gone beyond the reach of the ordinary person in recent times, as most of its makers in the state can no longer produce it due to the prohibitive cost of its essential ingredients – beans and groundnut oil. Beans…
The People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in Kano State has elected Alhaji Yusuf Ado Kibiya as its new Chairman. Kibiya secured a landslide victory, garnering 3,964 votes to defeat his opponent, Nura Nuhu, who scored 244 votes. The results of the election were announced on Sunday by Halilu Abubakar Mazagani, Chairman of the election committee, from the National headquarters of the PDP. Shortly after the announcement of the results, Barrister Abdul Fatah Muhammad administered the oath of office to the 39 newly-elected party officials, including Kibiya. In his acceptance speech,Kibiya thanked members of the party for reposing their confidence in him and…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter has marked the International Day of the Girl Child alongside Maulud with a one-day symposium. The event, hel” in Kano, brought together distinguished speakers and guests who advocated for the advancement and empowerment of women and girls. In attendance were prominent figures that included Sayyida Habashiyya Sheikh Nasir Kabara, Malama Hauwa Salisu Gaya, Hajiya Salma Yusuf and Hadiza Muhammad of NTA Kano, who shared their insights on the role of women in the media and the importance of supporting young girls to achieve their full potentials. The Hon. Commissioner of…
Sani Haruna Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has approved the immediate release of eleven automatic employment letters to the best performing graduates of Isa Kaita College of education Dutsin-ma IKCOE The governor made the pronouncement at the second combined convocation of the college held in Dutsin-ma, Katsina State. Malam Dikko Umar Radda explained that the students have shown both moral and academic excellence during their stay at the college hence the need to be rewarded and urged others to emulate them. He also announced the donation of two million naira to three staffs s of the college who…
Olufunmi Bose The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano State Command has inaugurated a clinic for medical emergency response to accident victims. FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Muhammed inaugurated the clinic at the command’s headquarters in Kano. He said the clinic, named after him, would provide first aid and prompt attention to road accident victims. Muhammed credited the success to collaboration with stakeholders and emphasized adherence to driving rules. He also highlighted the FRSC’s mobile application for real-time data and feedback. The Sector Commander lauded joint efforts with stakeholders, while Secretary to Kano State Government, Dr Baffa Bichi commended the corps’…
Kabiru Haruna Kano Pillars FC has issued a statement dismissing allegations made by a Kano-based radio station that the club owes its Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah, three months’ salary. The club described the claim as misleading and lacking factual basis. According to the club, Usman Abdallah was officially appointed as Technical Adviser on August 6, 2024. As of the statement’s release, Abdallah has only been with the club for two months, rendering the three-month delay claim impossible. Kano Pillars FC prides itself on its history of prompt payments to players, technical staff, and employees. The Kano State Government oversees payroll,…
Matawalle, the current state minister of defense and a prominent politician from Zamfara State’s Maradun Local Government, finds himself in the eye of a storm as he embarks on what can only be described as a politically motivated visit to a military outpost in Sokoto State. This visit comes on the heels of rumors concerning a potential cabinet reshuffle in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. While the visit may appear to be an essential aspect of his role, it raises profound questions regarding the responsibilities of leadership, especially in a region grappling with rampant insecurity. Zamfara State, once a beacon of…
The Zamfara State chapter of the APC just came across a sham supposedly written by Haliru Andi, PDP’s spokesperson in the state but we strongly believe it was written on Andi’s behalf because the writer doesn’t even know that Funtua is not in Kaduna but in Katsina state. Be as it may, we find it very much necessary to respond to the dense write-up which clearly represents how his (Andi’s) principal and Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal is handling governance with enmity against just one person, his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle at the…
Kabiru Haruna Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa is a seasoned police officer and communications expert who has made a name for himself as the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano Police Command in Nigeria. With a wealth of experience in law enforcement, public relations, and crisis management, Kiyawa is the perfect candidate to bridge the gap between the police and the public. Before becoming PPRO, Kiyawa held various roles within the Nigeria Police Force, honing his skills in law enforcement, public relations, and crisis management. His extensive experience has equipped him with the necessary tools to excel in his current position.…
Longtong Yakubu, Kano A consultant Psychiatrist and senior lecturer from the department of psychiatry Bayero University, Kano(BUK), Dr. Desola Owolabi, has tasked Nigerians on the need for maintaining a balance mental health at the workplace, saying, it enhances work performance and improved productivity in an organization. Dr. Owolabi disclosed this during a symposium to mark the world mental health day organized by Positive Pathways Initiative (PPI) with support from the Centre for Sustainable Development Research and Peace building (CSDRP) in Kano. She explained that, the workplace is where most people spend a significant amount of their time aside their homes,…
The wife of Jigawa state governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi has promised to increase more support to girls child education in the state. The first lady gave the assurance while delivering her speech to mark the International Day of girl child held at Kudai Primary and junior secondary school. Hajiya Hadiza who was represented by the Commissioner for women affair and social development Hajiya Hadiza Abdulwahab said, the day remain the general public of the credible potential our girls possess and how their dreams and aspirations can shape the future of Jigawa and Nigeria at whole. “We are blessed with…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over the October 9, 2024, Punch Newspaper headline: “S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality.” This lawsuit, led by Kogi State and supported by 15 others, questions the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), potentially undermining its authority and entrenching corruption in Nigeria’s governance. CHRICED views this lawsuit as a significant setback in the fight against corruption, as it threatens a vital institution essential for combating financial crimes. The Supreme Court’s decision to entertain this case raises concerns about the integrity of…
The Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission has launched an investigation into a massive foreign scholarship fraud worth N1.5 billion. The commission is questioning two top officials from the state Ministry of Higher Education regarding 1,001 students supposedly studying in India and Kenya under the government’s foreign scholarship scheme. The state government sponsored 1,001 postgraduate students to pursue their master’s degrees in India and Uganda, but only 418 students were actually sent abroad for studies. This raises serious questions about the whereabouts of the remaining students. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had inaugurated the foreign scholarship scheme and even hosted…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has made a generous donation of $10,000 towards the rebuilding of a 200-year-old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic. The historic mosque, which recently collapsed, will be reconstructed with the help of this donation. The Sultan of Damagaram, Alhaji Abubakar Sanda-Umar, expressed his gratitude to the governor, stating that this gesture will strengthen the long-standing relationship between Katsina and Damagaram, which has flourished for over 500 years. According to Alhaji Ya’u Umar Gwajo-gwajo, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the governor, Governor Radda’s donation is driven by his passion for the social and spiritual…
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has taken a strong stance against human trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, and violence against persons. He’s committed to providing necessary resources to the state taskforce committee to combat these issues effectively. Some of the taskforce’s notable achievements include: Medical Outreach: Conducting medical outreach programs for victims Education Support: Providing school bags to 80 victims of human trafficking Skills Acquisition: Organizing skills acquisition training for 30 victims Psychological Support: Offering psychological support to survivors Public Awareness: Conducting public awareness efforts through radio programs Economic Empowerment: Plans to provide soft loans to over 100…