Jasrah Gadanga Electricity is a fundamental necessity for academic institutions, providing power for learning, research, and daily student activities. Unfortunately, students at Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, are facing severe hardships due to an unreliable power supply. Currently, electricity in the hostels is only available after Maghrib when the generator is turned on. KHAIRUN Hosts Public Lecture on Global University Rankings However, with one of the generators breaking down, the situation has worsened, leaving some hostels without power for days. This has forced students to move between hostels just to charge their phones and laptops, creating unnecessary stress and inconvenience. The lack…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim No fewer than 2,500 members of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State. Governor Umar Namadi made this known during the Jigawa Citizens’ Engagement Program held in Babura Local Government Area . He attributed the increasing defection of opposition members to the APC’s commitment to the state’s development. NNPP Leader Slams APC, Says Citizens Have Endured Enough Suffering “Within just three days, we have received 2,503 new members into our party. This includes 553 defectors in Auyo, 750 in Kazaure, and…
Sani Haruna Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema, the former governor of Katsina State, paid a condolence visit to the family of Alhaji Sale Damaga Dutsinma, who lost his mother, Hajiya Aminatu Ahamadu Tsawa Tsawa. Emir Bayero Condoles Tinubu Over Passing Of Chief Of Army Staff Shema described the late Hajiya Aminatu as a great loss to the community, state, and Nigeria as a whole. Info Commissioner Pays Condolence Visit to Danzago’s Family He praised her role as a counselor and advisor to the community, noting that her demise has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill. The former governor…
The BudgIT Foundation, with support from the Gate Foundation, organized a one-day socialization event in Kano State to promote the National Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy and Action Plan (WEE). The event, which brought together representatives from various organizations, aimed to raise awareness about the WEE policy and its objectives. Kano State Partners with dRPC to Empower Women Economically Maryam Garba Usman, the Kano state officer of the BudgIT Foundation, presented the policy and highlighted its key objectives, including reducing gender inequality in accessing economic opportunities and resources. According to Usman, the WEE policy seeks to promote women’s economic empowerment through…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has successfully trained 40 master trainers from various secondary schools across the 44 local government areas of Kano State on multimedia content development and remote learning. The training, whichh aimed to enhance digital literacy among adolescent girls, equipped teachers with essential digital knowledge and skills to integrate technology into their instructional practices effectively. AGILE 2nd Chance Achieves Milestone with 5,000 Girls Re-enrolled in Kano According to Malam Mujtaba Aminu, Project Coordinator of AGILE, “This training marks an important milestone in our efforts to enhance digital literacy among adolescent girls.…
The Kano State Government has strongly condemned the APC’s plan to form a shadow government, describing it as a desperate and politically motivated scheme. According to a statement by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, this move is not only illegal and unconstitutional but also poses serious social and legal implications for the state and Nigeria’s democratic system. Kano Launches Project Safe Corridor to Address Political Thuggery The government emphasized that forming a government within a government is unacceptable in a democratic system like Nigeria’s, which operates under a presidential system. The statement reminded the APC…
Kano State’s newly recruited counsel have been tasked with delivering exceptional performance in their roles. This charge was given by Barr. Aminu Hussain, Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, at the closing ceremony of a 3-day induction training for 70 new state counsel. Kano Distributes Millions of Naira Worth of Laws to State Counsel The induction training, held at the Kano Institute of Anti-Corruption, Goron Dutse, marked the formal welcome of the new counsel into the state’s justice system. Barr. Hussain congratulated the new counsel on their appointment and active participation in the induction process. According…
The Kano State Government has distributed essential laws worth millions of naira to its state counsel, aiming to enhance their effectiveness in prosecuting criminal and civil cases. The distribution took place during the closing ceremony of a 3-day induction training for 70 new state counsel. Kano Employs Largest Number of State Counsel Since 1967 The laws distributed include the Criminal Code, Penal Code, Evidence Act, and other relevant statutes governing criminal and civil proceedings in Nigeria. According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isah Dederi, this initiative demonstrates the state government’s commitment to promoting justice and…
Kano state commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has paid condolences visit to the family of Late Alhaji Amadu Haruna Danzago over the death of the renowned politician and businessman. During the visit on Saturday evening, the commissioner described the death as a great loss to Kano, business community and Nigeria as a whole. Kano Assembly Speaker Mourns Jigawa Governor’s Mother He said, Dazago’s death has created a wide vacuum in Nigerian politics, and the business community due to his active role in shaping governance and entrepreneurship development. He urged politicians to emulate the leadership qualities…
Sani Haruna An Astiute politician and Executive Director Finance and Administration, Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Malam Abubakar Ibrahim Marketer has called on people of katsina state and the country at large to support APC led administration for peace and development. Malam Abubakar Ibrahim made the call in Dutsinma, Katsina state Shortly after casting his vote at the ongoing local government election at reading room 001 polling unit. Kano Governor Commends Successful Conduct Of LG Election He called on citizens to support the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that of Governor Dikko Umar Radda to enable…
Ramatu Garba The Group of Six (G6) elites of Feferuwa in Nasarawa State organized a town hall meeting with stakeholders to foster unity and socio-economic development. The meeting was attended by the newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, Barr. Mohammed Alkali, as well as Mr. Mohammed I. Lukumbogo, the immediate past Provost of FAMSAT Keffi. Waiya Launches Community Orientation Volunteers Project Others in attendance included Hon. Ismaila A. Ari, Mr. Abokinliman Y. Isah, and Adamu Salihu Eggapu, among others. During the event, Hon. Alkali emphasized the importance of promoting education, particularly girls’ education in the village. He…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) in collaboration with SAMASHA organized a media dialogue in Kano to raise awareness on key health initiatives such as the MNCH The event brought together media personnel to discuss Accelerated Action for Every Woman, Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE), FP2030 Commitments, and Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP). AHBN Launches Health Security Accountability Framework Chairman of AMG Foundation and lead convener, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, emphasized the importance of mobilizing the media to advocate for increased investments, policy implementation, and accountability in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), family planning, and gender-responsive healthcare systems. He stressed…
The Dala Old Girls Alumni Association (DOGAA) has commissioned a cutting-edge skills acquisition center and secretariat at Government Girls College GGC Dala. The facility, named Rabi Tajudeen Aminu Dantata Skills Acquisition Center and DOGAA Secretariat, is poised to empower young girls with vital skills and knowledge. Kano Capital Alumni Donates Educational Materials To School The National President of DOGAA, Hajiya Saudatu Sani, hailed the center as a “beacon of hope and opportunity” that will nurture dreams and unleash and foster innovation among students. She emphasized that the facility is designed to provide a supportive environment where young minds can thrive…
A sex trafficking syndicate operating in Ogun State has been dismantled by the Amotekun corps, following an anonymous tip on February 8. The syndicate, led by Mrs. Edem Joy and her alleged boss, Mrs. Okutoro Yemisi, 60, lured young girls from Akwa Ibom, Calabar, and Delta State with promises of employment as sales girls. NAPTIP Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking Upon arrival, the victims were forced into prostitution, with the syndicate charging clients between ₦1,000 and ₦5,000 per session. The girls were allegedly tied down with drugs and charms, and their hair was cut as a form of ritualistic control.…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The leader of the NNPP and 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Jigawa State, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has criticized the ruling APC for worsening the economic and social conditions in the state and the country, stating that citizens have endured enough suffering under its leadership. Women from NNPP and APC Unite to Welcome Minister in Kano Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Hadejia, Jigawa State, Ringim condemned some of the state government’s policies, arguing that they fail to address the needs of the common man. He specifically criticized the recently launched citizens’ engagement program by the Jigawa State Government,…
Ado Salisu Professor Abdulrashid Garba, Vice Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University KHAIRUN, has urged students to harness their skills both academically and in sporting events to achieve their life goals. KHAIRUN Uni Unveils State-of-the-Art Basketball, Tennis Courts He made this call during the 1st Kanawa Tertiary Institution basketball championship semi-final between BUK and KHAIRUN’. Professor Garba emphasized the importance of sports in uniting people and driving national development, describing it as a lucrative venture. He also encouraged students to exhibit sportsmanship and camaraderie. The vice chancellor expressed gratitude to the tournament’s sponsors and called on others to support sporting…
Pathfinder International organized a three-day training on budget tracking for members of the Kano state-led accountability mechanism KanSLAM. The event held in Abuja aims to equip participants with the required knowledge on budget tracking and analysis. KanSLAM, Pathfinder Trains WDCs to Enhance PHCs In Kano State Declaring the event open, a Member representing Ungogo Constituency who doubles as chairman of the House standing committee on appropriation, Kano State House of Assembly described the training as apt. He highlighted the importance of the training in ensuring a citizens-oriented budget. Pathfinder organizes HPV Vaccine Outreach in Ungoggo Kano Alhaji Aminu reiterated the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has refuted a viral video circulating online, which falsely claims that NNPC fuel is of poor quality and doesn’t last. The company describes this assertion as baseless, unfounded, and originating from unverified and amateur research. NNPC Limited Launches Five Mini-LNG Plants in Ajaokuta Kogi In a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi O. Soneye. According to NNPC Ltd, its fuel is carefully formulated to ensure optimal efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability for consumers. The company also revealed that a significant percentage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sold at…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a press statement urging the public to disregard the allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance, against Nigerian government officials. Gambaryan, who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes, has been making outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements . BUK Takes Action Against Bribery Streamlines Transcript Process According to the statement, the government is reluctant to engage with Gambaryan due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case. However, they felt compelled to set the record straight to prevent his falsehoods from gaining traction. The government denied Gambaryan’s…
A devastating auto crash occurred on the Kano-Maiduguri Road, under the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover, Hotoro, resulting in the loss of 23 lives and injuring 48 others. The accident involved a trailer carrying goods and passengers, which lost control due to overspeeding and crashed under the bridge. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) quickly responded to the scene, rescuing the victims and rushing the injured to the hospital. The FRSC Sector Commander, Umar Matazu, warned drivers against overloading trailers, emphasizing the increased risk of fatal crashes. The commission has cleared the obstruction and restored traffic flow, while urging motorists to…