In response to Abba Anwar’s piece, “Ganduje Repeats History, Takes Peace to Kano,” the author, an erstwhile Press Secretary to Ganduje, portrayed his Principal, a former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as a peace ambassador is a deeply misleading narrative crafted to cover the truth of his divisive and manipulative actions. It is bewildering that anyone would attempt to depict Ganduje as a beacon of peace, given his long-standing history of fostering division and political manipulation. Ganduje Repeats History, Takes Peace to Kano The people of Kano are no strangers to the numerous actions Governor Ganduje undertook during his eight-year tenure that…
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Ado Salisu A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to investigate the petition filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Incorporated Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative over allegation of misappropriation, diversion of funds. Further in its petition the NGO alleged corruption in the AFN levelled against the AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, former Secretary General, Rita Mosindi, and Bukola Olopade who is now the Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC. Gombe Petitions EFCC Over AFN’s Financial Mismanagement In the writ of summons made available to our…
Some residents of Kano, mostly women, were thrown into a fix, having invested their money into a food organisation that has allegedly scammed them. The organisation named Food Access, which is barely two weeks into the operation, promised its customers a crashed food price of which, after payment, they would be able to collect their items after five days. Alleged Fraud:JSC Sacks Registrar Terminates Watchman Contract Their price tags include Arome red oil 3L – N5000, Dangote salt 20kg – N4,000, 50kg Dangote Sugar – N45,000, IRS flour 50kg N30,000, 50kg Rice optimum/gerawa – N47,000, 10kg semovita – N7000, one…
Abba Anwar When the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje CON, spoke at the Kano Emir’s Palace, to Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, yesterday, during his Sallah visit and condolence over the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, what readily came to mind was Ganduje’s peaceful posture and his Ambassadorial position of peace and tranquility. He opened his speech with this “We are here for condolence over the death of Galadiman Kano. This is a great loss not only to Kano or North, but to the entire nation. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Legacy of…
Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two brothers: John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja, Lagos with 5kilograms cocaine concealed in walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India. The two brothers were arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday 3rd April 2025 following proactive processing of credible intelligence. They claimed they were travelling to India for medical treatment but when their suitcases were thoroughly searched by NDLEA officers, whitish powdery substances later confirmed to be cocaine were…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. Mr. Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in the private and public sectors to his new role. Nigerian Agriculture Gets Boost as BOI Collaborates with CDA Before this appointment, he held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer at SAO Group. His leadership at SAO Agro, an agribusiness company, was marked by groundbreaking agricultural initiatives, including developing a 20,000-hectare oil palm plantation and large-scale poultry, aquaculture, maize, and cassava operations in Ondo State. He also led SAO Capital,…
President Bola Tinubu has promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. The President extended his condolences to the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government and those from Manguna and Dafo villages, where the gunmen launched brutal attacks, resulting in the loss of lives and the destruction of properties. Gov Yusuf Commends Tinubu,Okpebholo For Swift Action on Uromi President Tinubu commiserated with the Government of Plateau State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, urging the affected communities to cooperate…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has proposed the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program to two years to enhance the impact of its Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) initiative. Dr. Alausa made this call while receiving the new NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the Ministry’s headquarters. Minister Ata Mourns Passing Of Galadiman Kano Abbas Sunusi Emphasizing the importance of the NYSC in addressing youth unemployment, the Minister stated, “Let NYSC give people more opportunities to become job creators that will meet the needs of the country.” He further…
Tijjani Sarki The invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Police Headquarters in Abuja for an investigative meeting raises several critical concerns that warrant immediate attention. This follows the tragic incident of attack on the Emir on Sallah day, March 30, 2025, which led to the death of one person and many others injured. Eid-ul-Kabir:Emir Sunusi Preaches Peace Helping The Needy While it is important to recognize the diligent efforts of the Kano State Police Command, which is actively investigating the incident, the Abuja invitation raises questions about whether such interference might inadvertently disrupt…
In it’s efforts to address the challenges of Zero-Dose in Kano, the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), paid an advocacy visit to the Commissioner, Kano State Ministry of Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf. The objective of the visit is to discuss ways of tackling the zero-dose challenge in the state. Zero Dose Learning Hub Conducts Facility-Based Immunization Review Zero-dose children are those who have not received their first dose of Penta 1 vaccine, making them vulnerable to preventable diseases. During the visit, the AHBN Coordinator and Team Lead, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba urged the…
In a significant step, the Dangote Packaging Limited(DPL) has commissioned some state-of-the-art machinery to enhance its production capabilities. At the commissioning of the machinery on Wednesday, the Managing Director/Chief Eexecutive Officer of DPL, Mr. Sai Prakash explained the salient features of the new machinery and described them as the latest “state of the art” technology. Dangote Refinery Exports 2 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel to US He added that the introduction of these machinery is a major accomplishment and would contribute to improved productivity and improved quality of the bags being produced from Obajana Plant. In the same vein, the…
As part of its ongoing commitment to healthcare access and community welfare, the Suleiman Yahyah Foundation has successfully delivered free medical services to thousands of Nigerians in Maska, Funtua Local Government Area, Katsina State. The medical outreach featured a comprehensive healthcare intervention including free consultations, diagnostic tests, essential medications, and hepatitis vaccinations, with a special focus on women and children. Kano Kicks-Off National Police Day with Community Outreach Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Suleiman Yahyah, described the initiative as a fulfilment of his duty to support the less privileged, in accordance with Islamic injunctions. “The…
In a bid to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has issued a directive requiring all federal tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites. Each institution must provide its Annual Budgetary Allocation in full detail including the breakdown of expenditure across three core areas: personnel cost overhead costs and capital expenditure. KNSG Partners UNESCO,Korea to Enhance Technical Education In addition, institutions are to disclose their Research Grant Revenue from the previous year. This data should be separated into two distinct sources: grants obtained…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Kano State Government has reiterated its dedication to providing adequate and nutritious food to boarding schools across the state. This assurance was made by the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during an interactive meeting with principals of boarding schools and food contractors. Kano Gov’t Takes Action Against Excessive Fees in Private Schools Dr. Makoda highlighted the government’s significant progress in its school feeding program, including prompt payment to food contractors for the 39 boarding schools. Notably, the government has increased the food price rate by 82% to enhance the quality and quantity of food…
As part of the ongoing activities marking the maiden National Police Day celebration, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command today carried out a free medical outreach at the Itam Flyover and extended its humanitarian service to Divine Children Home, Atan Offot, Uyo, where food items and essential goods were donated to the children. Police Day: Akwa Ibom Command Visits Orphanage, Donates Items Led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, the medical outreach provided free health checkups and medications to residents, reinforcing the Command’s commitment to public welfare beyond security duties. At the orphanage home, officers of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company. The appointment takes effect from 3rd April, 2025 and is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008 as amended. President Tinubu Sacks NNPC Board, Akinyelure, Kyari, Others Until his appointment, Nasir served as the Technical Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Steel Development as well as the Special Assistant (Academics) to Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) . President Tinubu Names New Heads…
Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday. NNPC Limited: Mele Kyari Hands Over Reigns to Successor The team which will be headed by the GCEO, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has Rowland Ewubare as Group Chief Operating Officer; Adedapo Segun as Group Chief Financial Officer; and Olalekan Ogunleye as Executive Vice President Gas, Power & New Energy. Other members of the team are: Udy Ntia as Executive Vice President Upstream; Mumuni Dangazau as Executive…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially welcomed Bayo Ojulari as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). Ojulari succeeds Mele Kyari, who has completed his tenure. During the handover ceremony, Ojulari commended Kyari for his outstanding contributions to NNPC Ltd’s growth and development. NNPC Ltd Welcomes New Leadership He pledged to build upon Kyari’s achievements and take the company to new heights. Ojulari emphasized the importance of cooperation and support from the management, staff, and Kyari’s counsel to achieve the company’s targets. President Tinubu Sacks NNPC Board, Akinyelure, Kyari, Others Kyari, in his remarks, congratulated Ojulari…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has welcomed the appointment of a new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, and a new Board of Directors by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Tinubu Sacks NNPC Board, Akinyelure, Kyari, Others In a statement signed by the chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd Olufemi O. Soneye made available to newsmen. NNPC expressed its gratitude to the outgoing GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, and the former Board Members for their selfless and dedicated service to NNPC Ltd and the nation. NNPC Limited Set for Historic IPO Listing Mr. Kyari’s leadership and…
Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with special needs. Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the declaration while receiving the leadership of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability in his office. Nigeria Moves to Enhance Disability Inclusion in National Policies He emphasized that disability should not be a cause for despair, but rather a source of motivation for self-reliance and personal development. Comrade Waiya highlighted the unique talents of persons with special needs, which can contribute significantly to the development of Kano State. He assured…