The executive director, Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices YOSPIS Zainab Nasir has urged youths to shun violence and avoid criminal activities during and after the Eid-ul-fitr celebration. In a statement signed by the communication officer YOSPIS Hannatu Suleiman Abba and made available to newsmen. READ MORE: YOSPIS @25: 1997, The Year Students Founded The Most Vibrant Youth Led NGO In Kano YOSPIS acknowledges Kano State’s reputation as one of the safest states in Northern Nigeria, with fewer reported crimes, attributing the achievement to a friendly football match held in August 2023 between YOSPIS, the…
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Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated cows and foodstuff to inmates currently serving their jail terms in various custodial centres across the state. Presenting the items on Tuesday in Kano, the governor said that the gesture would give the inmates a sense of belonging. Represented by the Chairperson of the Committee on Prerogative of Mercy in the state,Hajiya Azumi Namadi-Bebeji, the governor assured the inmates of government’s continued support to their wellbeing. READ MORE: Eid-El-Fitr: Kano Governor Donates Cows, Other Food Items To Prison Inmates “We will continue to provide the dividends of democracy to…
A kokarin sa na tabbatar da ana bin dokoki sau da kafa, Shugaban Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’i ta jahar Kano KSCB Abba El-mustapha ya kafa wani kwamiti na musamman wanda zai sanya idanu akan yanda gidajen wasanni a Kano suka gudanar da shagul-gulan bikin karamar sallah. Abba El-mustapha na wannan jawabin a yau yayin kaddamar da shugabancin kwamitin tare da membobin su karkashin jagoranci daraktan kudi da mulki na Hukumar Alhaji Abdulkarim Badamasi sai daraktan dake lura da sashin shirya fina-finai Idiris zakari ya’u zaura da kuma daraktan dake lura da sashin Dab’i Abubakar Zakari Garin babba sai masu…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) kano State command has arrested 319 suspects and seized 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs from January to March 2024. The NDLEA Kano state commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Monday in Kano. READ MORE: NDLEA arrests 198 suspects in Kano He said the suspects comprised of 14 females and 305 males. Idris-Ahmad said the total drugs seized within the period under review is over four tonnes of illicit drugs which is made up of 2.3kg of cannabis sativa, 2.4kg of Psychotropic Substances. READ…
The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar has called on Muslims in the country to start looking for the new crescent of SHAWWAL 1445 AH, on Monday 8th April 2024 equivalent to Islamic Calendar 29th of Ramadan 1445 AH. In a statement signed by the chairman advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto ,Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu and made available to newsmen. The statement pointed out that,any information about the sighting of the the crescent moon should be forwarded to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan. He said the following telephone numbers can…
The speaker Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA), Alhaji Jibrin Ismail Falgore condoles with the family and members of the Kano State House of Assembly over the death of lawmaker representing Shanono Bagwai constituency, Alhaji Halilu Kundila. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary KNHA Kamaludeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. Alhaji Jibril described the death as a great loss not only to his family, Shanono and Bagwai local governments but to the entire people of Kano State. READ MORE: Kano lawmaker, Halilu Kundila, is dead The speaker said Alhaji Halilu was a dedicated…
The Gwaram Community Assembly, Inuwar Al’umma Karamar Hukumar Gwaram, has commended the Governor of Jigawa state, Malam Umar A. Namadi for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of their area. In a statement signed by the Pro-tem-Chairman, Gwaram community assembly Alhaji Yunusa Hamza who doubles as Tafidan Farin Dutse and made available to newsmen. The statement described the genuine, remarkable and transformative projects and interventions implemented by the current administration within less than a year, as a major catalyst to the significant improvements in the lives of residents and the Gwaram landscape. “The intervention in Gwaram has begun…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity READ MORE: President Tinubu Greets the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, Calls for a Union of Wills and Action to Build the Nation He pointed out that, in deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family. The statement added that,the President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says 51,447 intending pilgrims from Nigeria paid for the 2024 Hajj. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said in a statement that after the closing of registration, the official number of intending pilgrims that registered stood at 51,447 under the government quota. She said, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government played a role in the realization of the noble objective. “The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) recognizes the numerous sacrifices that the Federal Government made against all odds towards easing the constraints off its intending pilgrims,” READ MORE:…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has rebuked Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State to stop using diversionary tactics to cover up for his failure to deliver to the people of the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu , Ganduje described the latest antics of the Governor as an unfortunate and sorry attempt to shift public glare from the fact that there is really nothing on the ground in the state to justify the sharp increase in statutory allocations to the state since the inception of…
Member representing Ido/Osi Constituency II at the Ekiti house of assembly, Mr Yomi Ayorinde has called on all citizens of the state to actively participate in the process of lawmaking. Ayorinde gave the charge during his annual constituency engagement and town hall meeting held at Usi-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti on Thursday, tagged, “Account For Stewardship: The Journey So Far.” While thanking the people of Ekiti for entrusting the members of the assembly with their mandate, he urged them to propose bills to the House which would be considered and passed into law. …
The Chairman of Kano Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhyi Magaji Rimingado has been suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The anti-graft agency boss was arraigned in Abuja on Thursday over alleged breach of the code of conduct for public officers, conflict of interest, abuse of office, false asset declaration, bribery and accepting gifts, among others. The Tribunal granted the Complainant’s application directing the defendant to step aside as the Chairman of PCACC over the allegation of contravening the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act CAP C15 LFN 2004 pending the hearing and…
It was an emotional event as tears broke out among the members of College of Arts and Remedial Studies, CAS, Kano, IJMB Class 2002 during the disbursement of cash support to orphans of their deceased colleagues on Thursday. The forum decided to support the families of their 14 deceased members in the holy month of Ramadan to put a smile on their faces during Sallah festivities. However, during the disbursement session, as the orphans were called upon to collect their shares, the situation went emotional as nearly everybody present, including the widows bursted into tears. …
Cost of Incompetence in governance. A wake-up call to governors by Yusuf Auwal Saleh Lulu In the intricate dance of governance, the appointment of key officials holds the power to shape destinies and professional service. However, when political expediency trumps competence, the consequences can be dire. This seems to be the case of many appointments for chief executive officers even for critical professional organisations in the Heath, media and educational sector in most states in Nigeria. This appointment of incompetence tenure, embodies a stark lesson in the perils of appointing leaders devoid of expertise and integrity. Handling the reins of…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) paid a courtesy visit to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) office, led by the National Chairperson, Aisha K. Bura. According to the chairperson,the visit aims to explore avenues for collaboration in empowering women entrepreneurs across the nation. Read More: NAWOJ advocates women empowerment for sustainable economic devpt Aisha commended SMEDAN for its dedication to empowering women in entrepreneurship and pledges to collaborate closely in advancing this noble cause. ” As the fourth estate of the realm, NAWOJ is committed to disseminating accurate information about SMEDAN’s programs and initiatives…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, at a news conference in Abuja said the increase will see the customers pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. Oseni said these customers represent 15 percent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country. Read More: NOTICE OF MINOR AND EXTRAORDINARY REVIEW OF TARIFFS FOR ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES He pointed out that the commission had also downgraded some customers on Band A to Band B due to non-fulfilment of…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has presented a commendation letter to Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The letter was presented during an iftar gathering with executives from 22 unions held at government house Kano. Read More: KNSG Partner NAWOJ for Women Development Represented by the national secretary of NAWOJ, Wasila Ladan, she explained that, the commendation was in line with the governor’s dedication to providing quality education, accountability, and execution of projects as well as policies and programs aimed at uplifting Kano to international standards. She said the present administration’s focus on good governance initiatives sets…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has uncovered about 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry, DE registration exercise. Read More: JAMB announces 2024 cutoff mark release date and more Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB made this known in Abuja when he received the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students. According to Professor Oloyede, out of this figure, 397 were from colleges of education, 453 from university diplomas and the rest were from other A’level certificates. Read More: JAMB Fixes Date To Decide 2024 Admissions Cut-Off Marks The Board noted…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA), has screened four commissioners, nominated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf including Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso This was a sequel to a motion moved by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala supported by the lawmakers. Speaking shortly after sitting, Lawan Hussaini Dala pointed out that, the names of Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, Abduljabar Umar Garko, Shehu Usman Aliyu and Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso were submitted last week for subsequent scrutiny and approval as members of the state executive council. He highlighted that the house has screened the nominees and found them worthy of being appointed as…
The Chairman, Kano State Civil Service Commission (SCS), Alhaji Umar Shehu Minjibir says the agency has handled 819 cases of civil servants in the last eight months. In a statement issued by the deputy director public enlightenment CSC, Usman Gwadabe, the chairman said 558 civil servants were promoted, while 104 transferred across the state Ministries, Department and Agencies. He noted that 61 civil servants deployed to various organisations, 11 substituted with their cadres in addition to treatment of 67 cases affected by retirement, resignation, withdrawal and death. Minjibir revealed that four employees were advanced from one cadre to another, five…