As Muslims mark yet another Maulud of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore, has conveyed his felicitations to the Muslim ummah. In a Press statement signed and issued to newsmen by Chief Press Secretary Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore stated that the Kano State Legislative arm shares the joy of the Muslim ummah and wishes all faithful individuals, particularly in Kano and beyond, a happy Eid al-Maulud Celebration. Eid – Maulud is a session of love and reflection of our good teachings as well as…
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Gwamnatin Jihar Abiya ta kori manyan ma’aikata shida na gwamnati bisa zargin hannu a cikin wata badakala ta cusa sunaye a albashi da ta jawo asarar miliyoyin naira ga jihar. A cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a ranar Alhamis, Shugabar Hukumar Kula da Ma’aikatan Gwamnati ta Jihar Abiya, Hajiya Eno Jerry-Eze, ta bayyana cewa jami’an da abin ya shafa—dukansu daga Ma’aikatar Shari’a—an samu su da laifin yin kutse cikin tsarin biyan albashi domin karɓar ƙarin kuɗi fiye da na hakikarsu tsawon wani lokaci. Wadanda aka kora sun haɗa da: Babban Akanta (Matakin 12) Akanta Mai Girma (Matakin 10) Babban…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has organised a two-day budget sensitisation workshop on the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2026–2028, aimed at strengthening governance and improving budgetary processes across the state’s 44 local government councils. The workshop,brought together local government chairmen, planning heads, and other officials to enhance their capacity in effective budget formulation, implementation, and monitoring. Budget Office Denies ₦246 Billion Salaries Claim for NEDC Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, said the sensitisation was crucial to ensuring realistic, people-centred budgets that align with state development priorities. “This new…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has launched a digital governance initiative aimed at improving productivity, transparency, and service delivery across all 44 local government areas of the state. Commissioner Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman disclosed this while distributing laptops to Local Government Planning Heads. Nigeria Ready For Nationwide Digital Switch Over-Minister He explained that the devices will help streamline operations, enhance data analysis, reduce paperwork, and improve evidence-based decision-making. “These laptops will enable planning officers to work more efficiently and focus on delivering projects that drive development. They will also serve as long-term data repositories for…
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO- The Human Rights Network (HRN) Nigeria has petitioned the police, seeking a thorough investigation into allegations that Tudunwada Local Government Chairperson, Sa’adatu Salisu Yushau, allegedly organized thuggish attacks on innocent citizens. The petition, with reference number HRN/NPC/GEN/V.V192, was addressed to the Kano Command Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ibrahim Bakori. Anger Boils in Tudun-Wada as Traders Vow Justice After Bloody Confrontation The Group urged the security agency to quickly initiate a thorough investigation into the Chairperson’s alleged nefarious activities. According to the petition, signed by Comrade A.A. Haruna Ayagi, Country Director of HRN, Mallam Suwidi Umar, a…
Khadijah Aliyu In the farmlands of Old Demsa, Adamawa State, a smart climate Agriculture CSA revolution is unfolding. For decades, women farmers here bent their backs over hoes, beat rice with sticks, and carried heavy baskets from field to home feeding communities while remaining invisible in Nigeria’s agricultural system. Today, however, the sound of solar-powered threshers hums through the fields, and women who were once excluded from mechanisation now stand proudly as machine operators, mechanics, and service providers. PROPCOM+, Halilco Foods Launch Instant Koko Production Line For Grace Iorhea, the memory of harvest seasons is still vivid. “We threshed rice…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially commenced live operations of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), marking a significant milestone in the Service’s modernization and trade facilitation agenda. The digital system, which replaces manual excise administration processes, has gone live at three pilot factories: British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Plc in Oyo State, International Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited in Kwara State, and Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Nigeria Ltd in Kaduna State. Successful Pilot Phase According to the NCS, the system activation follows months of rigorous field activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system validation, and intensive training for both…
Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have expressed commitment to collaborate on humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, as both countries seek new strategies to address shared socio-economic challenges. The commitment was made when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, in Abuja. Nigeria Seeks to Learn from China’s Experience During the discussions, Dr. Sununu commended the Chinese government for its willingness to support Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. He noted that Nigeria faces critical challenges, including acute…
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s gas sector, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Friday held high-level discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Abuja. The meeting focused on production targets, investment opportunities, infrastructure, and ongoing reforms designed to position Nigeria as a leading gas producer on the continent. NLNG, NNPC, and Partners Ink 20-Year Gas Supply Deals Nigeria’s 2030 Gas Ambition Edun reaffirmed the Federal Government’s goal of producing 10 billion standard cubic feet (scf) of gas per day by 2030, describing it as central to the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the remarkable achievement of Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Akpevwe Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, who successfully completed a 35-day motorbike expedition from Nigeria to Belgium. Ogboru, who set out on August 1, 2025, covered approximately 10,265 kilometers, traversing two continents and 10 countries before arriving triumphantly at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tinubu Hails Capital Market Growth, Pledges More Reforms Her journey, undertaken under the theme “Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research,” was not only a test of endurance but also a…
