Khadijah Aliyu Federal lawmaker representing Gaya Ajingi and Albasu Dr. mustapha Tijjani Ghali says he has mapped out several initiatives aimed at ensuring that his constituents enjoy the dividend of democracy. Dr. Ghali stated this during a media parley held in Kano. Tarauni Lawmaker Commends KNSG for Women Empowerment According to him, he has provided fully funded scholarship opportunities to 60 female students in health related courses to bridge the gap in health personnel deficiency. He said in addition to that, three establishment bills had scaled 3rd reading on the floor of the house and will be transmitted to the…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of a telecommunications tariff increase allegedly set to take effect in January 2025. The Commission labeled these reports as unfounded and urged subscribers to disregard the misinformation. Protesters Loot Properties At NCC Industrial Digital Park In Kano A senior NCC official emphasized that the regulatory body operates under a transparent framework guided by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA). This framework requires stakeholder consultations and adherence to due process before any tariff adjustments are approved. “These rumors are baseless and misleading,” the official stated. “The NCC is committed to protecting consumers and ensuring…
A businessman and philanthropist in Kano state, Dr Mukhtar Gashash has lamented has accused wealthy individuals of being indifferent about the state of education sector in the state. In a statement he shared to BizPoint on Saturday, Ambassador Gashash also lamented that many rich people in the state have abandoned the public schools they might have attended in their lifetime, leaving them in ruin without support. According to him, it is improper to allow state government take the full responsibility of running education sector alone. The businessman, who attended Magwan Primary School, therefore challenged his friends to go back…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has fulfilled the promise to reconnect a community in Kumbotso Local Government by providing a new to transformer to them. BizPoint reports that the Yankusa area had spent three years in total blackout when their transformer broke down and could not get a new one KEDCO Disconnects Electricity From Kaduna Government House But on Monday, as the governor was passing by the area to attend to a function, some of the residents thonged the roadside to greet and complain to him about their situation. As the governor stopped to exchange pleasantries with the people,…
Kabiru Haruna In his timeless poem Telephone Conversation, Wole Soyinka vividly portrayed the inherent contradictions and racial inequalities of his time, using metaphorical language to expose the unfair dynamics between the white and black races. Similarly, a stark parallel can be drawn today between the treatment of Field Information Centre (FIC) Officers and their Headquarters (HQ) counterparts in government agencies. Birth Of Marino FX Redefines Nigeria’s Crypto Space The disparity In remuneration and benefits between these two groups mirrors the inequality Soyinka criticized in his poetic narrative. While Assistant Directors (Ads) at the HQ enjoy welfare package as high as…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State witnessed a momentous event as uncountable dignitaries, comrades, philanthropists, clergymen, and ulamas gathered to celebrate the wedding of Maryam Muhammad Garba, daughter of the renowned Muhammad Garba. Kano Royal Family Denies Politics Behind Wedding Venue Shift Among the early attendees was Kano State’s political stalwart, Gawuna, whose presence set the tone for a grand occasion. The event was not just a gathering of elites but also a celebration of unity and love, open to people from all walks of life. Muhammad Garba, known for his jovial nature and deep connection with the masses, was a picture…
Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma have dealt a significant blow to terrorist operations in Zamfara State, apprehending a 25-year-old ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, and her accomplice, Ahmed Husaini. Effective Military Cooperation Major Catalyst To Security-COAS The suspects were caught on December 28, 2024, in the Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area, with 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines intended for notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji’s camp. According to Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordinating Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, the arrest was made possible by an intelligence report regarding…
The President of REMAPSEN, Mr. Youssouf Bamba, has appointed four new regional media coordinators to strengthen the organization’s media presence across member countries. REMAPSEN Pays Tribute to Dr. Sidibé’s Contributions to Health The new coordinators, who hail from different regions, will be responsible for mobilizing media support for REMAPSEN’s ideals. They include: Ms. Maimouna Gueye, a seasoned journalist from Senegal’s national daily LE SOLEIL, who will oversee the written press. Mr. Jules Elobo, a journalist and Director of Radio Magic FM in Yaoundé, Cameroon, who will mobilize radio stations. Mr. Hector Namangué, a journalist and promoter of the news site…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, has donated a brand-new bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zamfara State Council after their 18-seater bus was involved in an accident. Troops Neutralize Notorious Terrorist Kingpin in Zamfara The accident, which occurred on November 29, 2024, resulted in minor injuries for the 15 NUJ members on board. During a press conference, Senator Yari addressed Zamfara’s security challenges and political climate, while also sympathizing with the journalists over the accident. He announced the donation of the new bus to ensure the journalists can continue their activities without disruption. This…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has successfully concluded a one-week ICT training program for 30 staff members of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Kano State. The training, held In Kaduna, aimed to enhance the participants’ administrative capacity through improved ICT skills. CITAD Promotes Circular Economy in Kano, Encourages Students CITAD’s Training Coordinator, Mr. Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai, emphasized the importance of ICT in modern administration, highlighting its role in streamlining daily operations, enhancing teaching methods, and improving learning experiences. This training marks the second time CITAD has trained Kano RAAMP staff in ICT skills,…