The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled its one-year stewardship report, highlighting key achievements in members’ welfare, professional development, and institutional reforms. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Chapel, Murtala Adewale, during the 12-Month Stewardship Presentation and Celebration held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano. Correspondents Chapel: A Beacon of Excellence in Journalism According to the report, the administration placed members’ welfare at the centre of its programmes, providing ₦500,000 in direct welfare support to 10 members, facilitating ₦8.5 million in loan facilities, securing two Hajj slots, providing a ₦2 million…
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The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency KADSEMA and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Musa Musa Bawa, a 200-level student of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 25-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. Fatal Well Accidents…
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties. In ruling on Mr Bodejo’s bail application, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered that one of the sureties must present three years’ tax clearance before the court and must reside in Abuja. Kwankwaso, MACBAN, Named in Proposed US Sanctions Bill Mr Ekwo also ordered that the second surety must own land worth N2 billion in Abuja. The judge also ordered Mr Bodejo to deposit his international passport with the court registrar and not to travel outside…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced hosting the Annual Meeting and Workshop of the Africa Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) in Abuja. The opening sessions featured meetings of the Research and Publicity Technical Committees, followed by the ARC Annual Meeting chaired by the Chairperson of IADI-ARC and Chief Executive Officer of the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda, Ms. Julia Oyet. NDIC, NCGC Launch Push for Stronger Financial Safety The event also attracted the participation of the IADI Secretary-General, Ms. Eva Hüpkes, alongside Chief Executive Officers and senior representatives of deposit insurance agencies…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, have agreed to strengthen collaboration on artificial intelligence, data protection and capacity building to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The agreement was reached when the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Lagos Business School led by its Dean, Professor Olayinka David-West, during a courtesy visit to the Commission. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC Professor David-West commended the Commission for its achievements since its establishment and said the visit was aimed at exploring areas…
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew the team home from the United States after clinching their second star. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the…
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win. Messi, now 39, dragged the holders to another final, scoring eight goals and also providing two assists in the dramatic late comeback against England in the semi-finals. Spain’s Victorious World Cup Squad Lands in Madrid But the dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true. Ten-man Argentina did not lay…
The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, has assumed office with a pledge to strengthen the state’s internally generated revenue through transparency, accountability, innovation and teamwork. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the KIRS headquarters on Monday, Alhaji Maitama expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to lead the Service and thanked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the confidence reposed in him. KIRS Expands Tax Awareness to Strengthen Kano’s Revenue Base He assured the governor and the people of Kano State of his commitment to delivering on the mandate…
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved all Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities in the institution with immediate effect. The university also directed all elected student leaders to relinquish union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel to account for their stewardship. Breaking Barriers: Maryam Sadiq Wali Takes Helm of BUK Students’ Union Court The directive was contained in a memorandum signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Geoffrey Woke, on the instruction of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Princewill Chike. The memorandum, dated July 19, announced the dissolution of the three arms…
The Federal Government says it is ready to partner with credible investors to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by providing suitable land for mass housing development across the country. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated this when a delegation from China Hyway Group Limited visited the ministry to present a proposal for the construction of 10,000 resettlement housing units in Nigeria. Kano Housing Corporation MD Retains AHCN Vice Presidency The delegation, led by the company’s Chief Engineer, Lewis Chima, outlined a comprehensive proposal seeking collaboration with the Federal Government to deliver large-scale affordable housing nationwide. Engr.…