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Khadijah Aliyu A federal lawmaker representing Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu constituency, Dr. Mustapha Tijjani Ghali, has urged Northern leaders, men, women and youths to unite against the proposed tax reform bill, warning of its devastating consequences on the region’s development. Dr. Ghali Invests in Education, Healthcare, and Infrastructure for Constituents Dr. Ghali who made the call in Kano, believes the bill will have severe consequences for the region’s development and the country as a whole. Recall that, few weeks ago the lawmaker says he has reservations for the bills and will oppose them when they come up for debate. According…

Khadijah Aliyu Federal lawmaker representing Gaya Ajingi and Albasu Dr. mustapha Tijjani Ghali says he has mapped out several initiatives aimed at ensuring that his constituents enjoy the dividend of democracy. Dr. Ghali stated this during a media parley held in Kano. Tarauni Lawmaker Commends KNSG for Women Empowerment According to him, he has provided fully funded scholarship opportunities to 60 female students in health related courses to bridge the gap in health personnel deficiency. He said in addition to that, three establishment bills had scaled 3rd reading on the floor of the house and will be transmitted to the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of a telecommunications tariff increase allegedly set to take effect in January 2025. The Commission labeled these reports as unfounded and urged subscribers to disregard the misinformation. Protesters Loot Properties At NCC Industrial Digital Park In Kano A senior NCC official emphasized that the regulatory body operates under a transparent framework guided by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA). This framework requires stakeholder consultations and adherence to due process before any tariff adjustments are approved. “These rumors are baseless and misleading,” the official stated. “The NCC is committed to protecting consumers and ensuring…

A businessman and philanthropist in Kano state, Dr Mukhtar Gashash has lamented has accused wealthy individuals of being indifferent about the state of education sector in the state. In a statement he shared to BizPoint on Saturday, Ambassador Gashash also lamented that many rich people in the state have abandoned the public schools they might have attended in their lifetime, leaving them in ruin without support. According to him, it is improper to allow state government take the full responsibility of running education sector alone. The businessman, who attended Magwan Primary School, therefore challenged his friends to go back…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has fulfilled the promise to reconnect a community in Kumbotso Local Government by providing a new to transformer to them. BizPoint reports that the Yankusa area had spent three years in total blackout when their transformer broke down and could not get a new one KEDCO Disconnects Electricity From Kaduna Government House But on Monday, as the governor was passing by the area to attend to a function, some of the residents thonged the roadside to greet and complain to him about their situation. As the governor stopped to exchange pleasantries with the people,…

Kabiru Haruna In his timeless poem Telephone Conversation, Wole Soyinka vividly portrayed the inherent contradictions and racial inequalities of his time, using metaphorical language to expose the unfair dynamics between the white and black races. Similarly, a stark parallel can be drawn today between the treatment of Field Information Centre (FIC) Officers and their Headquarters (HQ) counterparts in government agencies. Birth Of Marino FX Redefines Nigeria’s Crypto Space The disparity In remuneration and benefits between these two groups mirrors the inequality Soyinka criticized in his poetic narrative. While Assistant Directors (Ads) at the HQ enjoy welfare package as high as…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State witnessed a momentous event as uncountable dignitaries, comrades, philanthropists, clergymen, and ulamas gathered to celebrate the wedding of Maryam Muhammad Garba, daughter of the renowned Muhammad Garba. Kano Royal Family Denies Politics Behind Wedding Venue Shift Among the early attendees was Kano State’s political stalwart, Gawuna, whose presence set the tone for a grand occasion. The event was not just a gathering of elites but also a celebration of unity and love, open to people from all walks of life. Muhammad Garba, known for his jovial nature and deep connection with the masses, was a picture…

Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma have dealt a significant blow to terrorist operations in Zamfara State, apprehending a 25-year-old ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, and her accomplice, Ahmed Husaini. Effective Military Cooperation Major Catalyst To Security-COAS The suspects were caught on December 28, 2024, in the Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area, with 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines intended for notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji’s camp. According to Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordinating Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, the arrest was made possible by an intelligence report regarding…

The President of REMAPSEN, Mr. Youssouf Bamba, has appointed four new regional media coordinators to strengthen the organization’s media presence across member countries. REMAPSEN Pays Tribute to Dr. Sidibé’s Contributions to Health The new coordinators, who hail from different regions, will be responsible for mobilizing media support for REMAPSEN’s ideals. They include: Ms. Maimouna Gueye, a seasoned journalist from Senegal’s national daily LE SOLEIL, who will oversee the written press. Mr. Jules Elobo, a journalist and Director of Radio Magic FM in Yaoundé, Cameroon, who will mobilize radio stations. Mr. Hector Namangué, a journalist and promoter of the news site…

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, has donated a brand-new bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zamfara State Council after their 18-seater bus was involved in an accident. Troops Neutralize Notorious Terrorist Kingpin in Zamfara The accident, which occurred on November 29, 2024, resulted in minor injuries for the 15 NUJ members on board. During a press conference, Senator Yari addressed Zamfara’s security challenges and political climate, while also sympathizing with the journalists over the accident. He announced the donation of the new bus to ensure the journalists can continue their activities without disruption. This…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has successfully concluded a one-week ICT training program for 30 staff members of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Kano State. The training, held In Kaduna, aimed to enhance the participants’ administrative capacity through improved ICT skills. CITAD Promotes Circular Economy in Kano, Encourages Students CITAD’s Training Coordinator, Mr. Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai, emphasized the importance of ICT in modern administration, highlighting its role in streamlining daily operations, enhancing teaching methods, and improving learning experiences. This training marks the second time CITAD has trained Kano RAAMP staff in ICT skills,…

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed disappointment with the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) over its stance on designating Tafawa Balewa as the headquarters of the proposed Sayawa Chiefdom, WikkiTimes reports. AMG Foundation Honors Seven Health Workers in Bauchi State The governor made these remarks during a Christmas visit by the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state. He revealed that the NSCIA rejected the decision, describing it as “a recipe for ethno-religious conflicts.” Governor Mohammed criticized the absence of an opportunity to present his case before the apex Islamic body. …

Mai bai wa shugaban Najeriya shawara kan harkokin tsaro Malam Nuhu Ribaɗu, ya nuna takaicinsa kan wasu zarge zarge, da shugaban mulkin sojin Nijar Janar Abdulrahman Tchiani ya yi yayin hirarsa da kafar talabijin ɗin kasar ranar Laraba. Minister receives Kaduna Abducted Journalists salutes NSA Shi dai Janar Tchiani ya zargi Najeriya da ba ƙasar Faransa hadin kai wajen ba ƴan bindiga mafaka da kuma ƙoƙarin kafa sansani a arewacin Najeriya, don shirya yadda za su farwa ƙasarsa. To sai dai a hirarsa da BBC Hausa, mai ba Shugaban Najeriyar shawara kan sha’anin tsaro Malam Nuhu Ribadu, ya ce dukkan…

Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli in Zamfara. Chief of Defence Staff Calls for Improved Security in 2025 This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abdullahi Abdullahi. According to the statement, the operation took place on Dec. 26, in Maisheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. “The area is one of the local communities that had…

Duk da cewa shekarar 2024 ta fara yi wa mutane ban-kwana, har yanzu haziƙan mawaƙan Hausa suna ci gaba da fitar da waƙoƙi domin nishaɗantar da al’umma. Tun shekaru aru-aru, Hausawa sun yi fice wajen nishaɗantar da mutane da waƙoƙi masu cike da fasaha da hikima, musamman wajen ƙwarzanta jarumai da waƙoƙin sana’a da sauransu, kafin daga bisani aka fara waƙoƙin nishaɗi na soyayya da finafinai. Finafinan Kannywood Biyar Da Suka fi Shahara a Shekarar 2024 A shekarar 2024, mawaƙan Hausa sun bajekolin fasaharsu wajen fitar da waƙoƙi da dama da suka ciri tuta. Sai dai idan aka ce waƙoƙin…

The Bayero University Kano Class of 1992, known as BUK Class ’92, has made a significant contribution by donating two million Naira to support indigent students at the institution while also raising an impressive N1.2 million to assist patients in critical condition at the Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH) These generous donations were part of the Class ’92 Forum’s activities commemorating their 32nd Anniversary Reunion and 9th Alumni Dinner, held on Friday in Kano. BUK Launches Confidential Corner, Sexual Harassment Policy While receiving the scholarship cheque, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, commended…

Fulani Herdsmen in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State are seeking support from the state government to boost milk production. Specifically, they’re asking for animal feeds to sustain their over 5,000 cattle, which are struggling to find nutritious food now that the rainy season is over . Community Applauds CODARAN For Setting Up Milk Collection Centre In Ringim The herdsmen’s leader, Ahmadu Sulaiman, emphasized that these cattle produce thousands of liters of milk daily, which are then sold to milk processing companies. He commended the state government for providing a veterinary clinic and ensuring regular vaccinations, which have improved…

Juventus ta yi watsi da zawarcin da ta ke yi wa ɗan wasan gaban Manchester United da Ingila Marcus Rashford, mai shekara 27, inda ta karkata akalarta zuwa kan takwaransa na Red Devils Joshua Zirkzee, ɗan ƙasar Netehrlands mai shekara 23. Labaran Wasannin Kungiyoyin Kwallon Kafa A Nahiyar Turai Manchester City na iya ɗaukar Martin Zubimendi kan farashin fam miliyan 50 inda ta ke sa ran ɗan wasan tsakiyar na Sifaniya da Real Sociedad, mai shekara 25, zai iya cike giɓin da Rodri mai shekara 28 ya bari a tawagar. Manchester City da Liverpool da Real Madrid da Paris St-Germain…

Kano, Nigeria – The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Second Chance education has successfully re-enrolled 5,000 out-of-school girls in Kano State back into the educational system. This significant milestone was announced by Dr. Auwal Halilu, Technical Assistant for the AGILE Second Chance Programme. AGILE Inaugurates 2nd Chance Education Center Gwarzo LGA Kano The program aims to provide educational opportunities for out-of-school girls, enhancing their chances of a brighter future and contributing to the overall development of the region. According to Dr. Auwal with the support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the programme targets to return 10,000 out-of-school…

Abbas Ibrahim The class 82 of the Kano Science Schools Old Students Association, KASSOSA Dawakin Tofa, has appealed to the Kano State Government to give priority attention to revitalizing its science secondary schools as part of its declaration of a state of emergency on Education. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister Chairman of the chapter, Alh Yahaya Abba Kazaure stated this during KASSOSA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting held at the premises of the Kano State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. According to him, the call becomes necessary in view of the realities in the science world. RUMFOBA Class…