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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…

The Aminu  Magashi  Garba (AMG) foundation, in collaboration with Kano state government KNSG, and phone dealers would train 225 repentant youths on phone repairs and business skills to make them self-reliant. The coordinator of Africa Health Budget Network AHBN, and founder of AMG Foundation Dr Aminu Magashi Garba said the training was part of efforts to empower youths and reduce unemployment. Read Also: KNSG to build primary school at Gaida community as CSACEFA, AMG commission new Toilets He pointed out that, the foundation would sponsor 100 on phone repairs,  KNSG would train 100  on different business skills, while the phone…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The President’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. Read Also: JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Senegal for Faye’s inauguration Tuesday President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB has dismissed three medical staff of the Kabo General Hospital for alleged extortion. The board also suspended the accountant, auditor and head of laboratory of the hospital for selling free HIV test kits. In a statement by the spokesperson of the board  Samira Sulaiman,the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Mansur Nagoda, announced the sanctions after an unscheduled inspection visit to the facility. The executive secretary who was accompanied by Director General KNCDC, Dr Muhammad Abbas and Director General SAKA , Dr Usman Bashir, expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the public facility.…

The Director General Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kano State, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has been honored with the prestigious Most Outstanding Spokesperson Award by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information. Mr. Dawakin Tofa was selected for this esteemed award in recognition of his instrumental role in promoting not only the positive image of the Kano State Governor and his giant strides but for effectively showcasing the only NNPP ruling state in Nigeria. Read Also: Kano governor wins Courageous Governor award The Jury Sub-Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards,…

We, the staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), are writing to express our deep concerns regarding the consistent delays in the payment of our salaries by GT Bank. It has come to our attention that GTBank often delays salary payments for FRCN staff, sometimes by over three days, while other banks promptly disburse funds to their customers. This persistent delay in salary payments has caused significant distress and dissatisfaction among FRCN staff. We wish to emphasize the adverse impact these delays have on our financial stability and overall morale. Many of us rely on timely salary payments…

The Kwara state Police Command says it has put in place adequate security measures to ensure a hitch free Easter Celebrations across the state. The state Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya made the disclosure to newsmen. He  reassures the citizens of his unwavering commitment towards  ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors during the  festivities and beyond. Read Also: Court Orders IGP To Produce Housewife, In-Law Whisked Away From Abuja To Kwara By Policemen Olaiya pointed out that  security personnel have been deployed to mount surveillance and patrol duties within the state. The commissioner also emphasized the…

The Borno State Government BOSG has confirmed the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the recent incidences of fire outbreaks in Internally Displaced Persons IDP camps in the state. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar says, the suspect was said to have conspired with some Non-governmental organisations to set some camps on fire. Read Also: Children among casualties as fire guts IDP camp in Borno The state has recently recorded more than four incidences of fire disasters in Maiduguri, Jere, Monguno and Nganzai local government areas. The prime suspect, according to…

The Director General DG Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa, has called on center officers of the 44 local government areas to uphold fairness, punctuality, trustworthiness, honesty, and proper record-keeping to achieve the set objectives of the 2024 hajj. Danbappa made the call  during an emergency meeting with the Centre Officers at the board’s headquarters in Kano. Read Also: 2024 HAJJ: How FG, 8 states splashed N100.6bn on pilgrims In a statement by the public relations officer Kano state pilgrims welfare board Sulaiman Dederi, and made available to newsmen, the DG stated that at this crucial situation,…

The executive secretary Nigerian Christian pilgrims commission NCPC , Bishop Stephen Adegbite says Jesus died on the cross to redeem mankind In his Esther message, Adegbite says the occasion also  brings humanity closer to God who released His only son to liberate the world from sin. He explained that the resurrection of Jesus Christ  brings hope, victory, joy and salvation to mankind. ” Easter marks the resurrection of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, a culmination of his sacrifice and death in atonement of our sin” APC National Chairman Dr Ganduje facilitates Christians On Esther The executive secretary urged…

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa, has pledged to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Religious Affairs. He made the disclosure while receiving the Commissioner Ministry of Religious Affairs in his office. Laminu acknowledged the significant contributions made by the Ministry during last year’s Hajj operation and expressed gratitude for their support and assistance. Describing the visit as apt, the director general assured the Commissioner of the Board’s support and cooperation to achieve the desired objectives. Read Also:Kano Pillars FC seal 2-year sponsorship deal with Gongoni The Commissioner  Ministry FOR Religious Affairs,…