Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, an umbrella body of Kogi Central journalists in the Diaspora on Sunday called for equal representation in Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s media team. A statement signed by the Guild President, Muhammad Tijani Abdulsalam, and the Secretary, Ozumi Abdul, on Sunday shortly after its emergency meeting decried the total exclusion of its members from the recent appointments by Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. The statement noted that “It’s however surprising that an ethnic group that boasts of season Journalists and Public Relations Gurus were ignored into the appointments of Ododo media team. The Guild, however…
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Jigawa state Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi has embarked on inspection visits to mass housing project sites across major cities in the state. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant media Affairs to the governor Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim and made available to newsmen. She explained that the move is a demonstration of his dedication to delivering on his campaign promises. The Senior Special Assistant media Affairs further stated that the bold move was aimed at ensuring the quality of work and timely completion of the projects, which are a key component of his 12-point agenda. The statement noted…
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All CSACEFA has donated uniforms and re-enrolled 30 out of school female students in challawa community Kumbotso local government area Kano. The state coordinator CSACEFA Dr. Auwal Halilu explained that, the beneficiaries were selected after a fact finding that they were out of school due to lack of school uniforms and other learning materials. According to him, government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of the states large population, hence the need for parents, philanthropists and wealthy individuals to contribute their quota to ensure that education has reached all. He reiterated CSACEFAS’ readiness…
Barely 24 hours after receiving letter of appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano ,Emir Mohammad Sanusi conducts first palace sitting . The Emir who dressed in a colourful traditional attire rode a horse from the inner Emirs residence to the main palace at Kofar kudu to commence his first official engagement. The Emir was received at the palace by senior councellors of the palace ,and move straight and sat down on the executive throne chair. As the tradition of the palace entails, all the district heads and traditional tittle holder line up and pay homage to the emir .…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Governor Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly,…
Sani Haruna Ethnic and religious intolerance have been described as the major factors responsible for Insecurity in Nigeria as a nation. Governor Dikko Umar Radda of katsina state announced this at a second pre- convocation lecture Tittle “Insecurity and Educational Instability in Nigeria the Way Forward”, presented at the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. Dikko Radda said that, Nigerian Security is attributable to a variety of reasons which needs to be address to allowed peace to prevail in the country. He said Nigeria’s educational institutions have been negatively impacted by insecurity due to lack of man power, low qualify of…
The Commissioner of Police Kano Command CP Mohammad Usaini Gumel says the police and other security agencies will Adhere strictly to the court order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside ail Law Enforcement agents in the State. CP Gumel disclosed this while briefing journalist at the police headquarters Bompai Kano. “Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to…
Amids order of Arrest of the deposed Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Bayero has moved to the Nasarawa Palace. Our reporter who monitored the metro politan reports that heavy security personnel were seen at the Nasarawa Palace. The heavy armed security personnel include uniformed Nigerian Army and Police. RELATED: KNSG Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero Information Gathered reports that the deposed Emir was flown back to Kano in a private jet last night,and was escorted to the Nasarawa Palace by the military and Police . Supporters of the deposed Emir…
To enhance the security of Women, Kano State witnessed the launch of a first-of-its-kind electric tricycle program, to transform transportation. The Alternative Bank, In collaboration with the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Qoray Mobility, unveiled the innovative social impact initiative, providing women with fully electric tricycles and comprehensive training. RELATED: Alternative Bank, UK launch electric transport in Kano The project flips the script on traditional transportation in Kano and marks a new chapter for the expertly trained women ready to navigate the city’s streets. With 120 women from the Mata Zalla and Yar Baiwa cooperatives having…
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf Has Presented latter of Reappointment to Emir Sanusi Lamido as the sixteen Emir of Kano. The Governor made the presentation at Africa House , Government House Kano. SIMILAR: Sanusi reinstated as 16th Emir of Kano Speaking during the colourful ceremony, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was targeted to restoring the lost Glory of Kano. He commended the Speaker and members of the Kano State House of Assembly for their doggedness in ensuring that the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Kano were considered through the…