The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has extended his warmest congratulations to Muslim Umma in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. A statement by Edwin Olofu, the Chief Press Secretary to the National Chairman of APC that was made available to newsmen stated that the “Festival of Sacrifice” is a celebration of faith, obedience, and devotion. READ ALSO: APC Youth Coalition Urges Nigerians To Shelve Planned Protest Mr Olofu quoted his principal to describe the important festival as a day to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his…
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President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty. He congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. READ ALSO: APC National Chairman Dr Ganduje facilitates Christians On Esther President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation. He emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great…
The Kano state commandant, Nigerian security and civil defence corp NSCDC Muhammad Lawal Falala has approved the deployment of Three thousand One hundred and Sixty eight (3,168) personnel to cover Eid-el Kabir celebrations in Kano. In a statement signed by the public relations office NSCDC Kano command Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi and made available to newsmen. READ ALSO: Human Trafficking: NSCDC Kano Command Rescues 13 Victims The statement explained that the Officers are to work in synergy with Nigerian Police, DSS, FRSC, KAROTA in maintaining law and order as well as free flow of traffics before, during and after the festive…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the successful movement of its pilgrims to Mina, Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of the 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 statement circulated to journalists on Friday. RELATED: Kano Pilgrims Board Collaborates Ministry For Religious Affairs According to Ibrahim, the relocation began on Thursday night, with the deployment of all the pilgrims, after securing their comfortable camps at Mina. The Amirul Hajj of the State who is the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo,…
Kano citizen groups advocate for collaborative efforts to enhance the enrolment of vulnerable groups under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund BHCPF. This was part of recommendations by the citizens during an advocacy visit to the Kano state contributory health care management agency KSCHMA. READ ALSO: Ekiti Lawmaker Calls For Citizens Participation In Lawmaking Leader of the delegation Salisu Yusuf from Accountability mechanism in Kano state on MNCH (AMMkas) explained that the initiative aligns with citizens’ commitment to ensure equitable access to quality health care for all, especially the most vulnerable members of society, such as the poor, elderly, PWDs,…
Ramatu Garba The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to upgrading the nation’s correctional Centres. Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure shortly after an assessment tour at Maximum Security Custodial Centre Janguza, Kano. READ ALSO: 30% of Kano Inmates Empowered With Vocational Skills – NCoS According to him, the federal government would also create a world-class correctional system that is reformatory and transformational in nature. He said the dream of His Excellency Mr President, Bola Ahmed, is quite high for the correctional centres. Tunji Ojo pointed out that the tour has revealed the good work in…
Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai Kano, Nigeria The recent revelation and report by the Kaduna state House of Assembly against Mal Nasir El-Rufai was quite shocking highlighting the existence of political comedy tactics, diversionary interests, and betrayal, as well as witch-hunt against his government. READ MORE: El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim Issues related to politics, betrayals, and treachery, especially the recent commotion caused by the Kaduna State House of Assembly ad-hoc committee, showed lack of fairness, transparency, and integrity, especially in relation to comprehensive financial audit. It is important to note that regardless of the concocted lies,…
A delegation of 44 Kano State center officers, led by Chairman Alhaji Habibu Idris Bichi and Bichi Center Officer, has performed the Tawaf ritual and offered special prayers for the success of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, The Head of Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement circulated to reporters. SIMILAR: 51,447 Nigerian Intending Pilgrims Paid for 2024 Hajj-NAHCON Ibrahim further disclosed that according to Alhaji Habibu Bichi, the Tawaf was aimed at seeking divine guidance and blessings for Governor Yusuf, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, and…
Sani Haruna Muslims have been charged to redouble their efforts in the first 10 days of Zulhijja and assist the less privileged in the society. The former commissioner for religious affairs Zamfara State, Sheik Dr Muhammad Tukur Sani Jangebe gave charge while answering questions from newsmen. SIMILAR: Kano speaker Jibril Falgore fecilitates Muslims on new Islamic year He said the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the most virtuous days of the year, in which Allah (swt) has blessed his Ummah with opportunities’ to multiply their rewards. “These days are so sacred that Allah swears an oath by them:’By the…
The Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore extends his felicitations to the people of Kano State and all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. READ ALSO: IBB’s Media Team Denies Endorsing Military Rule Over Democracy Falgore explained that the future of Kano and Nigeria shines brightly, considering the progress made from 1999 to date. “We have much to celebrate as we have come a long way since 1999. Despite significant challenges,…
In a breakthrough development, the Kano State Government and the leadership of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) met on Tuesday evening to discuss the ongoing impasse between the two parties. In a statement signed by the chairman of the chapel Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Garko and made available to newsmen in Kano. RELATED: Journalists Boycott Kano State Governments Activities The statement explained that, the meeting was held at the NUJ press centre and was attended by top government officials and members of the Correspondents’ Chapel executives. The government delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information, Hon.…
Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at Kano state polytechnic School of Technology Matan Fada Kano. The Public Relations Officer of the service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. According to him the agency received a distress call from Faisal Dauda that there was a fire incident at School of Technology. READ ALSO: Borno State Government Apprehends Suspect of IDP Camp Fire “Upon receiving the information, we quickly mobilized a team of fire fighters to the scene to quench the fire. Saminu explained that, the building of about 500 x 500ft used as…
Khadijah Aliyu The vice chancellor Bayero University Kano BUK Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has reiterated the institute’s commitment to gender sensitivity through policies and the establishment of the Center for gender studies. Professor Sagir made the indication while declaring open two-day dissemination of gender tool kits to the Center for gender studies BUK. Represented by the university librarian Dr. Kabiru Dahiru Abbas, he described the Center for gender studies CGS BUK as one of the first in Nigeria Universities. BUK SUG Commissions Professor Haruna Musa Students’ Hub Professor Sagir emphasized the university’s dedication to supporting gender-sensitive recruitment of students and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC. The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Taiwo Lakanu as member of the Commission. READ ALSO: Tinubu Appoints Governor Dikko Radda Others Into NDPHC Board A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, says the appointments are however subject to confirmation by the Senate. It says other members of the Commission will be appointed…
Ramatu Garba The Federal Government has presented 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities to the Kano Government for distribution to vulnerable persons in the state. The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, presented the items to Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf in Kano. READ ALSO: Eid-el Kabir: Governor Yusuf donates cows, food items to inmates Umar, represented by Dr Ishaya Isah-Chonoko, NEMA Acting Zonal Director of the Northwest, said the gesture was part of the federal government’s efforts to cushioning the effect of high cost of food in the country “President Bola Ahmed, approved the release…
Sani Haruna Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has requested for more interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), to complete several unfinished projects in the state’s tertiary institutions. The governor made the request during an official visit to the TETFund headquarters, in Abuja. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the governor requested specific interventions at Zamfara State University and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara. READ ALSO: Tetfund Expends 1.75 Billion Procures Equipment For 7 Universi. He explained that, the state university in Talatan Mafara local government area has many projects that were initiated…
Khadijah Aliyu The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decided to boycott all assignments and activities related to the Kano State Government, effective immediately. In a statement signed by the chairman Alhaji Amina Ahmed Garko and made available to newsmen in Kano. RELATED: Kano State Gov. Correspondents’ Chapel Meet to Resolve Impasse He explained that, the decision was taken in response to the persistent and unacceptable mistreatment of members of the chapel in the state by the government and its agents while discharging their primary assignments. “Despite our efforts to engage…
The Kano state government KNSG has commenced the review of it’s 1964 education law to improve the quality of education. Declaring open a three day workshop, Kano state commissioner for higher education Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata explained that the review of the education law which was enacted in 1964 was long overdue. He pointed out that the strategic move was aimed at enhancing the quality of education, fostering critical thinking, and equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic world. SIMILAR: KNSG PLANE Organizes 3 Day Education Sector Review meeting The commissioner emphasized the importance of a…
Professor Usman Mohammed As my student at the University of Abuja 25 years ago. I discovered that many of our female students from the Northern part of Nigeria, came to read courses that might not have to bear serious issues with their practices in their matrimonial homes. Aisha came with the zeal and enthusiastic efforts to read Law. Coming from Zaria in Kaduna State, with solid backing of her father having been an orphan with little support from an average polygamous family. SIMILAR: A Tribute To A Rare Gem Late Alhaji Lawal Saulawa 1944-2024 Her father understood his precarious position…
Khadijah Aliyu We write to extend our deepest sympathies to all Bakorians, Class of 92 and the immediate/extended family of our dear Sister and Mother Aisha Saidu Abubakar. We stand with you at this trying moment and take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family she left behind. SIMILAR: A TRIBUTE TO MY LATE STUDENT BARRISTER AISHA SAIDU We know that you will greatly miss her, however, we urge you not to mourn like those without hope as death is an inevitable point in our journey back to our Maker. May Allah SWT grant…