Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has suffered a devastating double tragedy within 24 hours. Just a day after losing his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who passed away on Wednesday, his eldest son Abdulwahab Umar Namadi died in an accident on Thursday. Kano Assembly Speaker Mourns Jigawa Governor’s Mother The accident occurred around 3 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Agura village, near Kafin Hausa town, the governor’s hometown. Abdulwahab and his friend were traveling to Kafin Hausa to receive condolences over the death of his grandmother when the accident happened. The chief press secretary to the state governor,…
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The Rumfa College Old Boys Association (RUMFOBA) Class ’94 marked its 30th anniversary in Kano on Thursday, with a call to the Kano state government to establish database centers in each community. These centers, to be led by village heads, would provide vital data on households across the state, enabling informed decision-making, planning, and project implementation. KNSG Collaborates RUMFOBA To Improve Education Chairman of RUMFOBA Class ’94, Engineer Professor Ibrahim Sani Madugu, emphasized the importance of these database centers in ensuring security, supporting community development, and promoting small-scale industries and trades. The class chapter has undertaken two major projects to…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Results area II (FADAMA CARES) in JIgawa state has distributed motorcycles to 27 facilitators across the state. The distribution aims to support their field operations and ensure effective service delivery. JGSG Distributes NG-CARES Materials In Kazaure Emirate Coun. During the handover ceremony, the State Programme Coordinator, Dr. Aliyu Inuwa Dutse, charged the facilitators to utilize the motorcycles responsibly. He highlighted the importance of the intervention in strengthening the facilitators’ mobility and urged them to adhere to the signed agreements, which mandate proper use and maintenance of the motorcycles. Dr. Dutse…
The passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi, mother of Jigawa State Governor, Dr. Umar Namadi Danmodi, has been met with an outpouring of condolences from across the nation. Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse, Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, described Hajiya Maryam as a devoted servant of Allah who dedicated her life to worship and helping those in need. Kano Assembly Speaker Mourns Jigawa Governor’s Mother In a condolence message, Dr. Dutse expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Governor Danmodi and his family. “On behalf of the Governing Council, Academic, Non-Academic Staff, and Students of the Institute, we extend our deepest condolences…
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Kano, Nigeria – The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm greetings to the Christian community in Kano State as they celebrate Christmas. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore congratulated Christians on the occasion, emphasizing the importance of love, tolerance, and gratitude during the festive season. Nigeria Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays “Christmas is a season of love and tolerance,” Falgore said. “I charge all Christian faithful to love one another, tolerate one another, not ignore the poor, and remain grateful to God.” The…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has demonstrated his administration’s dedication to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition-related initiatives in the state. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria This announcement was made during the flag-off ceremony of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week held in Kumbotso Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf highlighted that an additional ₦170 million has been…
Kano, Nigeria – The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed his deep shock and sadness over the sudden passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the mother of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Sani made available to newsmen. Kano Speaker Jibril Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Eid-Ul-Maulud Falgore described Hajiya Maryam as a dedicated, loyal, and caring woman who will be deeply missed. He offered his heartfelt condolences to Governor Namadi and his entire family, praying that Almighty Allah grants her…
Bolaji Okunola While Christmas is widely celebrated across the globe to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, some churches in Nigeria refrain from participating in the holiday. These churches cite various reasons, including the historical origins of Christmas and a commitment to strict biblical principles. Here are five notable Nigerian churches that do not observe Christmas: Nigeria Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses were once among the largest groups to celebrate Christmas but stopped in 1928 due to the holiday’s connection to “false religious beliefs.” The group’s official literature, including the 1993 book Jehovah’s Witnesses: Proclaimers…
Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, an esteemed Nigerian politician and former Governor of Kano State, has cemented his place as a transformative leader in Nigeria’s political landscape. His visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and commitment to progress have not only reshaped Kano State but have also inspired generations across the nation. 1,331 Ganduje Dawakin Tofa LGA APC members Decamp to NNPP Born on December 25, 1949, in Kano State, Ganduje embarked on a lifelong journey of public service, culminating in his tenure as Governor from 2015. During his time in office, he prioritized sustainable development and spearheaded impactful…