A Max Air aircraft with 53 passengers and 6 crew members crash-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night. The plane, arriving from Lagos, experienced a front tire burst and subsequent fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. Passenger Plane Crash Claims 61 Lives In S/west Sao Paulo Brazil A passenger reported that the incident occurred at around 10:19 pm, with smoke filling the aircraft cabin. Passengers were evacuated through the emergency exit door, and fire servicemen quickly responded to contain the flame. NEMA, NAMA Gear Up for Search and Rescue Operation Malam Bello Ramalan, Kano Station Manager…
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Adamu Yusuf Daley tactics allegation has been decried following the reschedule of the pre-trial conference yesterday in the lawsuit against Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) of the White Paper on the Commission of Inquiry into the alienation of Federal Government Property, in Kaduna state. Alleged land in Kadpoly: Court grants plaintiff’s motion The former Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Kaduna polytechnic chapter, Comrade Mustapha Yahaya Bida, (rtd), had filed a law suit in the state high court against PIC of the White Paper on the Commission of Inquiry into the alienation of Federal Government Property, alleging illegal trespassing…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has emphasized the importance of volunteerism among youth as a means of acquiring additional skills and experience beyond formal education. The Commissioner made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano State branch, in his office. Comrade Waiya noted that the Kano State Government will introduce initiatives to encourage youth participation in volunteer programs across various organizations. Open Letter to Commissioner Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya He explained that such engagements would enhance their skills, improve their future employment prospects, and contribute to societal…
Kano, January 28, 2025 – The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, has demonstrated his commitment to humanitarian aid by providing support to a vulnerable widow, Malama Hauwa. Kano State Government Provides Lifeline to Vulnerable Family Malama Hauwa, who was accompanied by her seven children, expressed her gratitude to the Commissioner for hiring a house for her family after they were left homeless following her husband’s passing. Commissioner’s Commitment to Humanitarian Aid The Honourable Commissioner’s timely intervention has brought immense relief to the family. Kano State Earmarks 3BN For Ministry Of Humanitarian…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the expansion of the Ramadan feeding initiative from 609 centers in 2024 to 630 centers this year. Jigawa Pilgrims Board Improves Services For 2025 Hajj Operations Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmed, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi. He said the program, which provides three meals daily for 29-30 days, is expected to cost N4.836 billion. UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa Hon. Sagir explained that,…
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation AMG celebrated five winners in the third edition of the Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Award of Excellence for Frontline Health Workers in 2024. These individuals were recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions to improving healthcare services in the Federal Capital Territory. AMG Foundation Honors Exceptional Health Professionals in Kano The awards ceremony, aimed at appreciating the unsung frontline health workers in Nigeria, took place today, Tuesday, the 28thth January, 2025 at the AHBN Headquarters in Abuja, In his welcome address, the Founder and Chair of AMG Foundation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba congratulated the awardees…
Aisha Ahmed Dutse, Jan. 28, 2025 Director General, Jigawa state Pilgrims welfare Board, Alhaji Umar Labbo, has said that the board has improved its welfare services package for 2025 Hajj operations. NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fares for Nigerian Pilgrims He stated this on Tuesday in an interview with newsmen in Dutse, after returning from Saudi Arabia, in preparation for the 2025 Hajj operations. Labbo said, the board, with support from the state Governor Malam Umar Namadi, will provide free lunch for Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. He revealed that the aim is to add to breakfast and dinner earlier provided during…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has made significant strides in its legislative agenda, adopting the first reading of four amendment bills and advancing several other bills to the second reading stage. Kano Assembly Declares State of Emergency On Rural Roads During plenary session presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore the clerk Alhaji Bashir Diso presented the first reading of four amendment bills while the majority leader Lawan Husaini Dala presented four bills which scaled second reading. The four amendment bills read by the clerk Alhaji Bashir Diso adopted for first reading include. KNHA KNSG To…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has taken a decisive step to address the issue of uncompleted buildings in the state. During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore, a motion of urgent public importance was moved by member representing Kiru constituency, Usman Tasiu. Kano Assembly Declares State of Emergency On Rural Roads Mover of the motion highlighted the security risks posed by uncompleted buildings, which have been turned into hideouts by criminals. Usman explained that, the proliferation of uncompleted buildings and undeveloped plots of land have distorted urban planning and beautification efforts. Kano Assembly…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to register all Information Officers serving in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as those in the 44 Local Government Areas, with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). NIPR Inaugurates 2025 Council Election Committee This move aims to improve professionalism and enhance service delivery across public bodies The Kano state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known while receiving the executive members of the NIPR, Kano chapter who paid him a courtesy visit In his office. NIPR Honors Gov. Namadi with Diamond Award for Excellence According…