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President Bola Tinubu has accepted the voluntary resignation of the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Alhaji Ahmad Rufa’i. Briefing State House correspondents on the reason for his resignation, Alhaji Ahmad Rufa’I said such decisions were normally driven by family or person issues, stressing however that his is nothing serious. He said the President understood his concerns and accepted his voluntary resignation. “After the briefing today, actually, I tended my resignation and Mr. President graciously approved and accepted the resignation. “I discussed with Mr. President. He understood very well, and I promised to remain ceased with I discussed with…

The Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Screening and Electoral Committee wishes to announce that following the complaint put by the members of the Association and various stakeholders, the Committee considered their complaints coupled with the harsh economic situation in the country, slashing the prices of nomination fee. However Interested candidates are invited to purchase the forms for the positions they wish to Contest from the Committee Secretary, Haj Husaina Sa’id Bichi at Abubakar Rimi Television,ARTV, Maiduguri Road or Husaini Kabir Minjibir,Radio Kano. The sales of forms will commence on Friday, 23rd August, 2024,at 9am to 6pm daily.…

The National President , Nigeria Union of Journalists. Dear Sir, Petition Concerning the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano Chapter Electoral Committee I am writing to express grave concerns regarding the conduct of the Electoral Committee assigned to oversee the upcoming elections of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano Chapter. We believe that the issues outlined below require the urgent attention and intervention of the National Body of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. 1. Questionable Membership of the Electoral Chairperson: It has come to our attention that the…

The National Association of Commissioners for Local Governments of Nigeria held a highly productive interactive meeting today at the Kano State Government House. The meeting, chaired by Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, brought together Commissioners for Local Government Affairs from Nigeria’s 36 states, along with other esteemed guests and stakeholders. In his welcome address, Interim Chairman of the Association, Comrade Gwarzo expressed his deep appreciation for the strong turnout and the shared commitment to advancing local governance and autonomy across Nigeria’s Local Government Areas (LGAs). He lauded the active participation of members in the Association’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, where the…

The center for information technology and development CITAD with support from MacArthur Foundation has established a Digital Training Hub for people with special needs PWDs. The digital training hub targets 300 PWDs in the next one year and include visually and hearing impaired, albinos, those with spinal cord injury and those clusters of special needs. The NGOs noted that each set of PWDs will undergo eight weeks of training to development their capacity to contribute more to the system. In his remarks, the country director MacArthur foundation Nigeria Dr Kole Ahmed Shettima explained that the world has turned into a…

Gwamnatin tarayya  karkashin jagorancin Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da korar ma’aikatan gwamnati da masu zaman kansu da aka ɗauka aiki da takardar shaidar kammala digiri na bogi da aka samo daga jamhuriyar Benin da Togo, wanda aka fi sani da Digiri dan Kwatano. Ministan Ilimi, Tahir Mamman, wanda ya bayyana hakan a yayin wani taron manema labarai na murnar cika shekara guda a kan muƙamin a Abuja a jiya Juma’a, ya ce an amince da matakin ne a wani taron majalisar zartarwa ta tarayya da aka yi kwanan nan, wanda shugaba Bola Tinubu ya jagoran ta. Ya ce matakin na…

The federal government FG has approved the dismissal of workers in both the public and private sectors who possess fake degree certificates obtained from Benin and Togo Republic. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, disclosed during a press conference in Abuja to mark his one year in office. Mamman revealed that the measures were approved during a recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. The decision follows recommendations made by an inter-ministerial committee set up by the federal government to investigate an undercover report published by DAILY NIGERIAN in December. The report exposed how degree certificates…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the construction of two roads and a cattle market in Dambatta and Minjibir local government areas. This is contained in a statement by Ameen K. Yassar, Project Comms Sp, KSADP. The road projects, totalling 15.077 kilometres, cost N2,161,406,383.50, while the cattle market was reconstructed and upgraded at the cost of N340 million. The projects, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund, aim to develop agro-pastoral systems, ensure food security, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods. Governor Abba described the move as a major milestone, underscoring his…

 Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — A Kano High Court has granted an interim order restraining the executive committee of the Kano Civil Society Forum inaugurated recently from parading themselves as leaders of the forum. Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya led executive had gone to seek justice over what it called exclusion of many registered members during the last election that produced the sacked new excos. Ambassador Waiya, had claimed that the election was conducted in disregard to their complaints despite formal requests for a postponement to ensure fairness and inclusion. The Kano Civil Society Forum Board of Trustees had appointed an electoral…

Kano State Government KNSG is set to improve its annual income with at least One Billion Naira from the mining activities in the state. Commissioner of the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, made the disclosure today at a Radio live program monitored in the state capital. Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako explained that with the establishment of the Ministry by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and the mandate given to it, plans have reached advance stage to collaborate with stake holders in the sector from within and outside the country to harness the…

Mallam Umar Namadi FCA Executive Governor of Jigawa State Dear His Excellency, Letter of Commendation on the Nomination of Professor Abdul Rahman Salim as Chairman of Gwaram LGA in the forth coming October 2024 LGA Election On behalf of the well-meaning and development-oriented individuals of Gwaram Local Government, we at Gwaram Community Assembly humbly write to extend our heartfelt commendations to you sir, on the commendable decision to nominate Professor Abdul Rahman Salim as the Chairman of Gwaram Local Government Area for the forthcoming October 2024 LGA Elections. Professor Salim as a distinguished scholar and an exemplary leader with a…

Ramatu Garba The Kano State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, has been honored with the Eminent Man of Integrity and Peace Ambassador awards by Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Advocacy Initiative. Presenting the award on Thursday in Kano, the National President and convener of the organization, Dr Garba Suleiman-Marafa, said the award was in recognition of Idris-Ahmad’s outstanding contributions to peace and security. He explained that the award was an opportunity to recognize the Commander’s exceptional contributions to combating drug menace in Kano State, which was essential for fostering sustainable peace and security in…

Promoting sporting activities has been identified as a crucial catalyst for academic excellence in an academic environment such as HAFED Polytechnic. The Rector Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, HAFED Kazaure, Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse made the indication during the closing ceremony of the Rector’s Cup organized by the Sports Directorate of the institute. Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse who doubles as the special guest of honor represented by the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. A.U. Umar, emphasized the important role of sports in boosting the morale of the students. He stated that the institute places a high premium on sports and organizes…

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has elected new executive committee to steer its affairs for the next two years. The chairman of the electoral committee Professor Muhammad Bello Shitu announced that Hassan Ibrahim Gama was elected as State Focal Person, Mahdi Muhammad Abdullahi as Deputy State Focal Person and Sunusi Hashim as Secretary General. Others elected are Dr Abubakar Hassan Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary-General; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; Rukayya Abdurrahman, Financial Secretary and Suleiman Zubairu, Auditor. Others are Garzali Ibrahim Ungoggo, Public Relations Officer l; Abdulbaki DAG, PRO ll and Garba Hamman Dikko alias Bala BUK, Provost.…

Muhammad Tijani The newly appointed Governing Council, Federal College of Education Technical FCET Bichi, Kano, has held its inaugural meeting with the management of the institution, where they commended Federal government interventions in the school. Speaking at the inaugural meeting in Bichi, the chairman governing council, Senator Muhammad Abba-Aji extolled President Bola Tinubu over his commitment to reviving the education sector He also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting education and providing the necessary resources for institutionsns to thrive. The chairman further pledged his commitment to continue with the positive developments in the institution. “As the chairman of the governing…

Ramatu Garba The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has urged Kano online journalists to always report critical issues that will enhance economic development and standard of living in the country. The Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu-Aliyu made the call during a one-day training for online journalists under the platform of the Association of Online Journalists (ASKOJ), organised by ICPC on Wednesday in Kano. Adamu-Aliyu, represented by ICPC Assistant Commissioner, Hassan Saminu, explained that the commission found it necessary to partner with online journalists so that they would be acquainted with the requisites requirements of reporting the activities of…

Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism (KANSLAM) says it has succeeded in influencing key decisions in budget allocation in Kano through advocacy to the government and relevant stakeholders. The co-chair CSO Pharmacist, Maimuna Muhammad Yakubu, during a media parley organized by KANSLAM with support from Pathfinder International on the health sector accountability. She explained that the aim of Kanslam is not to hunt anyone but rather to encourage accountability and transparency in the utilization of public funds. Pharmacist Maimuna hinted that KanSLAM is committed to ensuring transparency and judicious utilization of funds in public sectors, especially healthcare and education. In his remarks,…

The Emir of Gaya, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, received a delegation from Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) in his palace today. The delegation was led by head of sociology department Professor Muhammad Umar Lafido. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between the emirate and the university, particularly in the fields of education, research, and community development. Lafido commended the Emir’s commitment to education and expressed YUMSUK’s desire to establish a strong relationship with the emirate. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, including research projects, cultural exchange programs, and academic scholarships. The emir of Gaya Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir…

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organized by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure team readiness for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in that country, 31st August – 22nd September. Coach Chris Danjuma and his crew, which now includes fitness trainer Chima Michael, have been taking the Falconets on drills since Monday in preparation for the clash with the Aussies on Friday in particular and for the World Cup finals generally. The…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the Council. Abdullahi Dederi who spoke in live Radio Talk show in Kano said his 5 point Agenda revolved around “capacity building, members welfare, ethics and discipline, transparency, and accountability, as well as the promotion of inclusiveness.” Dederi revealed that he would collaborate with key stakeholders, such as veterans, practicing journalists, security agencies, civil society organizations, journalism institutions, and others, to achieve the set goal in a steady march to create a…