The Kano State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, has been honoured with an Icon of Humanitarian Service and Societal Development Award by the Arewa Female Students Association (AFSA). The award was presented in recognition of Musa’s outstanding contributions to the welfare of civil servants and his commitment to public service excellence in Kano State. NUJ @70: Gov Yusuf to Receive Media Friendly Award Speaking at the presentation, AFSA Chairperson, Rafi’a Abdullahi Hassan, commended Musa for his consistent display of discipline, accountability, and moral integrity—qualities that have earned him widespread respect and trust across the state. “His exemplary leadership…
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Adamu S Ladan In a recent thought-provoking piece, a Professor from the Southeast, Benard Ifeanyi Odoh painted a compelling picture of the widening economic gulf between Nigeria’s Southeast and Southwest. He rightly argued that the Southwest has harnessed structured education, global exposure, and strategic investments to emerge as an economic powerhouse, while the Southeast, though industrious, risks economic stagnation due to over-reliance on trade and remittances. Northern Nigeria: A Shadow of Its Former Self? But perhaps the most sobering implication of Odoh’s argument lies not in the regional comparison he drew but in what it says about Northern Nigeria, which…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kaduna Subsidised Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, primary school pupils and secondary school students from next Monday. The Director General of Kaduna State Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim who disclosed this in a press statement, noted that the free transport service will last for ten days only. Engr. Ibrahim pointed out that the gesture highlights Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to the welfare of civil servants and students in Kaduna State by easing their transportation burden. Federal Government Hands Over 64 CNG Buses To NLC TUC NANS Recall that President Bola…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano, Nigeria Dear Comrade Kabir Said Dakata I express my heartfelt congratulations on your recent appointment by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as the Director General of the newly established Kano State Advert & Signage Agency (KaSASA). Your emergence into this crucial role is not only a personal milestone but also a strategic step for Kano State’s urban development. Your proven commitment to good governance, civic engagement, and social accountability makes you a fitting choice to lead this agency at such a critical time. Gov Yusuf Appoints Kabiru Dakata, Others to Lead Key Agencies A New…
Umar Danliti Since taking over as the Commissioner for Information in Kano State, Ibrahim Waiya has been on a mission to redefine the way the government interacts with the public. With a background as an activist, Waiya brings a unique perspective to the role. Replacing Baba Halilu Dantiye, Waiya has wasted no time in implementing his vision for a more open and responsive government. His approach has been met with enthusiasm from both government officials and the general public. From Vision to Impact: How Comrade Waiya is Redefining Info One of Waiya’s key strategies has been to foster good working…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has organized a sensitization workshop for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clubs in 50 secondary schools across Kano State. Ten students, who were selected from each participating school, received the training on understanding GBV, preventive measures, and appropriate actions to take when faced with such situations. Kano Shines at 2025 AGILE Games with Medals in Sports, Digital Literacy Speaking at the closing of the training on Saturday, Bashir Kabir Rabi’u, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) officer of the AGILE Project in Kano State, said the workshop was aimed at raising awareness among…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on Himma Radio and Television to intensify efforts in producing impactful programmes that will promote agricultural and livestock development across the state. The Commissioner made the call during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Managing Director of Himma Radio and Television, Alhaji Isma’il Yusuf Makwarari, to his office in Kano. Farmers Voice NG Newspaper Unveiled in Kano to Amplify Agricultural Advocacy Comrade Waiya, who described the new Managing Director as a long-time associate and a dedicated media professional, urged him to prioritize high-quality, informative content…
The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has reaffirmed the organisation’s unwavering commitment to deepening its Swahili broadcast and strengthening international media partnerships, particularly with the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC). This assurance was given when the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Selestine Gervas Kakele, paid a courtesy visit to the VON Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Kano Conveys 588 Students to 15 States Under Exchange Program Welcoming the envoy and his delegation, Mallam Ndace described the visit as a reaffirmation of the longstanding fraternal ties between Nigeria and Tanzania. He noted that Voice…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has suspended one of its members, Mr. Steve Osuji, for breaching the “off the record” protocol outlined in the Code of Ethics for Nigerian journalists. In a statement jointly signed by NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild said Mr. Osuji violated a mutual agreement reached during its 25th Biennial National Convention held recently in Enugu. Info Commissioner Pursues Journalism Career, Enrolls in NOUN According to the statement, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, had delivered a keynote address during the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who was 61. The President condoles with the Rufai family, friends, and football enthusiasts on the demise of the inimitable goalkeeper fondly called ‘Dodomayana’ by his numerous fans and football lovers all over Nigeria. BUK Mourns Passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata President Tinubu notes that Peter Rufai would be remembered as one of those patriotic sportsmen who wrote their names in gold in the sporting annals of Nigeria and the African continent. “I recall with fond memories the heroic contributions of Peter…