Journalists under the aegis of the Kogi Central Journalists Guild (KCJG) on Thursday enjoined the standard bearer of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last governorship election in Kogi state to cease legal hostility, and join Ododo’s development initiatives. A press statement that was jointly signed by the Guild’s President, Malam Muhammad Tijjani AbdulSalam, and the Secretary, Mr Ozumi Abdul that was made available to newsmen in Kano enjoined Governor Ododo to be magnanimous in victory. READ ALSO: IBB’s Media Team Denies Endorsing Military Rule Over Democracy The Journalists Group commended Governor Ododo’s commitment to service delivery and community…
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Aisha Ahmed A non governmental organisation, The Challenge Initiative, (TCI), has advocated for family planning and child spacing for a sustainable Nigeria, in its message to commemorate the 2024 World Population Day. A statement signed by the Country Team Lead of TCI, Dr. Taiwo Johnson on Thursday, revealed that Nigeria faces challenges with rapid population growth, which impedes sustainable development. READ ALSO: Experts identify Mother tongue as major contributor to early child care education The Nigerian situation according to the Country lead, exacerbates poverty, strains healthcare systems, noting that the country’s current population exceeds 200 million, with projections indicating continued…
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In it’s lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. He said local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. READ ALSO: FG Takes Daily Trust To Court Over Samoa Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should…
The Kano Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (KANET) has paid a courtesy visit to the Special adviser to Kano state governor on youth and sport Ambassador Yusuf Iman popularly known as Ogan Boye. Speaking during the visit, KANET steering committee Chairman Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi stressed that Kano State youth require Government interventions across different dimensions. “ As they say, Kano state is a home which accumulates northern state ideology, the establishment of Youth focus Trust fund will serve as an avenue that will scrap out many societal problems which affect the youth and have been in existence for years with…
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote has pledged 7 key intervention in Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil to boost educational development. The sumptuous offer by the Chancellor of the Science based tertiary institution came barely a week he paid N100M upfront to a Distribution company to restore electricity to the state owned citadel of learning. A press statement by the vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai that was made available to newsmen in Kano on Thursday said the intervention was sequel to formal request by the University management team for his support during a…
Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has vowed to establish a conducive atmosphere for potential investors in the region to bolster economic growth. The governor said this during a friendly meeting between the Governor and Hajiya Aisha Rimi, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), at the Government House in Kano. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to encouraging investments and fostering economic progress. “We are determined to create a favorable environment for investors in our state. Recognizing the pivotal role…
The Kano state led accountability mechanism KanSLAM has urged the Kano state government KNSG to expedite action on the timely payment of funds budgeted for family planning, maternal-child health MNCH and Reproductive Health (RH). The chairman advocacy sub-committee KanSLAM Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim Gama made the call during an advocacy to the Kano state commissioner of health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf in his office. According to him, budget tracking by KanSLAM revealed that funds allocated to family planning, Maternal Newborn and Child Health MNCH as well as Reproductive health (RH) are yet to be released. SIMILAR: KanSLAM Advocates Timely Release Of…
The Kano state government KNSG has been urged to increase budgetary allocation and timely release of funds to the health sector to reduce maternal and child mortality. The chairperson knowledge management sub committee Kano state led accountability mechanism KanSLAM Hajiya Nafisa Murtala made the indication during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency DMCSA. RELATED: KanSLAM Visits PHIMA, Seeks Increased Accountability in Health Sector According to her, increasing budgetary allocation and ensuring timely release of funds would go a long way in boosting quality healthcare delivery. Nafisa Murtala said they were at the DG’s…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in 8 Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the Civil Service of the Federation. The Permanent Secretaries emerged from a diligent selection process, conducted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, which comprised of a written examination, an ICT proficiency test, and an interactive session with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. READ MORE: Tinubu swears in eight new permanent secretaries. The new Permanent Secretaries, who until now were Directors in Civil Service of the federation, are Emanso Okop Umobong, from…
The Jigawa state government has completed arrangements to release over 12,400 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to UNICEF for the treatment of severe wasting among malnourished children. A statement by Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim, the Senior Special Assistant Media Affairs to the Jigawa state governor, explained that the RUTF consignment worth about N500 million was procured under a Matching Fund arrangement between the Jigawa State Government and UNICEFs Child Health Grant with a 1:1 funding ratio. READ ALSO: UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa The statement stated that Governor Umar Namadi who disclosed this when…
Bayero university to BUK Senate at its 413 meeting held on 3Rd July, 2024, expelled 29 students, rusticates 3 and warned 15 Others for being found involved in examination misconduct. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, Aminu Wada Kurawa the decision was in accordance with General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR) and of General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies (GRGPS) READ ALSO: BUK KNSG Collaborate To Move Education Forward The expelled students are: 1. AIS/18/ISL/00031 Bashir Ahmad Auwal 2. SPS/21/MLG/00022 Maria Micheal Ene 3. PSC/18/IND/00561 Chioma Rejoice Micheal 4. BMS/21/PYS/00783 Jacob Oheji…
Kano state government KNSG has banned any group or association that promotes lesbian gay, bisexual transgender and queer (LGBTQ) The commander general Kano state hisbah board Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Kano. According to him, the agency has clamped down on many groups promoting LGBTQ in Kano under the guise of empowerment. READ ALSO: KSCB NBC Partner To Ban Unlicensed Films Books He stressed that Kano distanced itself from any agreement or association that contravenes the 2013 Nigerian and Sharia law which prohibits same-sex marriage. Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa hinted that the Kano state…
The Nigeria National Petroleum Commission, NNPC Ltd, has given reasons for resurfacing of fuel queues in Abuja and other parts of the country. In a statement by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. On Monday in Abuja, the company attributed the scarcity of the product to disruption of ship-to-ship, STS, transfer of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, between Mother Vessels and Daughter Vessels resulting from recent thunderstorm. The statement reads: The Nigeria National Petroleum Commission, NNPC Ltd. Wishes to state that the fuel queues seen in the FCT and some parts of the country, were…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ condemns in the strongest terms, the continuing violence and kidnappings in various parts of the country. This latest act of perfidy which led to the abductions of two Journalists and members of their families in Kaduna state over the weekend has once more highlighted the general state of insecurity in the land and the continuing threat to the safety of journalists in the country. READ MORE: Abducted Kaduna Journalists Freed Alongside Family Members After Six Days in Captivity The kidnapped journalists include Abdulgafar Alabelewe, of the Nation Newspaper who also serves as chairman of…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his significant efforts in addressing the plight of pensioners in the state and paying attention to girl child education. Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in a statement said the emir made the commendation when he hosted Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye and his Science, Technology and Innovation counterpart, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman at the Emir’s palace. According to him, Emir Sanusi highlighted that the present administration had paid attention to pensioners who had previously been thrown into unnecessary hardship and poverty…
Barely four years ago, nobody, even Aminu Musa himself would imagine becoming a successful tailor that could afford to buy a motorcycle, flaunt iPhone 12 Pro Max and even build a house for his parents. The face of Aminu Musa, fondly called Aminai in a predominantly tailoring community in Fagge Local Government area of Kano state is not new to many when he was hawking groundnut and fried grasshopper for his mother, not knowing that few years later, he would become the breadwinner of his family of seven. READ ALSO: Protest: Kano Business Community Inaugurates Adhoc Committee Living with his…
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the kidnapping of our members and their families in Kaduna State. This information was conveyed in a statement by Comrade Alhassan Yahaya’s consultative team and made available to media outlets. The statement also urged security agencies to work around the clock and expedite action for the release of the kidnapped journalists. READ ALSO: NUJ Kaduna Condemns Abduction Of Members’ Families Comrade Alhassan expressed profound shock at this unfortunate development, stating that it is unacceptable to attack and kidnap practicing journalists.” Journalists while undertaking their legitimate duties, what a tragedy added…
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has received with shock the brazen and barbaric attack by suspected kidnappers that resulted in the abduction of the Kaduna Correspondents of THE NATION Newspaper and BLUEPRINT Newspaper alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area of Kaduna metropolis. A Statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga condemned the ugly insident and appeal to security agencies in the state to swing into action with a view to rescuing the Journalists and their families from…
Remarks by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre, Abuja. The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has maintained an open arm relationship with the media. It is in line with the philosophy of the President as an avowed democrat who spent a lifetime fighting for the entrenchment of democracy and human rights. This administration has remained very tolerant of media criticism and guaranteed citizens’ rights to freedom of expression. It is however disheartening that some elements are abusing this free environment guaranteed by the Government.…
A yayin da a yau musulman duniya ke maraba lale da shigowar watan farko na sabuwar shekarar musulmci ta shekarar 1446, bayan hijirar Annabi (SAW), Mai Girma Kwamishiniyar Ma’aikatar Mata, Yara da Masu Bukata ta Musamman, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, ta shiga sahun farko wajen taya Mai Girma Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, murnar shiga sabuwar shekarar da kuma yi masa fatan alkhairi. Wani rubutaccen sako da ya fito daga ofishin ta, ya ce Hajiya Aisha na yi wa Gwamnan fatan “sabuwar shekarar musulmci ta 1446 (AH) mai cike da albarka, taimakon Allah, damina mai albarka da…