President Bola Tinubu has dismissed six ministers from his cabinet in a significant administrative restructuring aimed at enhancing government efficiency. The officials removed from their posts include Women Affairs Minister Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Tourism Minister Lola Ade-John, Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, and Youth Development Minister Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim. Additionally, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu, has been formally sacked. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the shake-up, which also includes the reassignment of 10 ministers to new portfolios and the nomination of seven new ministers,…
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Muhammad Sani The national orientation agency NOA, in collaboration with the National Population Commission NPC with support from UNICEF, has commenced a Digital Birth Registration mobilization drive. The exercise aims to aid National planning and development, focusing attention on the birth registration of children between ages 0 – 5 years and providing them with NIN numbers for free. The nationwide digital birth registration social mobilization drive was aimed at ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. The NOA Kano state acting director, Alhaji Rabi’u Ado explained that birth registration is a fundamental…
Khadijah Aliyu Citizens for Development and Education CDE, in collaboration with the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission KANSIEC, organized a one-day town hall meeting on public sensitization ahead of the forthcoming local government council elections. Convener of Kano State Local Government Elections Observation Mission, who doubles as the Founder and National Coordinator of CDE, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, explained that the Town Hall meeting was conveyed to create awareness, sensitize the people and ensure a hitch-free Local Government election. He appealed to residents to come out en masse and exercise their franchise while urging all political parties participating in the election…
Former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan has regained freedom after serving a five-year prison sentence for soliciting and receiving a bribe from businessman Femi Otedola. Lawan was freed from the Kuje Correctional Facility in Abuja on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life He expressed gratitude to Allah and appreciation for the support of friends and family during his incarceration, saying, “I’m alive, in good health, and high spirits to be with my family, friends, and associates. I don’t take that for granted” . Lawan’s conviction stemmed from his role as chairman of the House…
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the wake of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State, claiming numerous lives and leaving many others injured. In an official statement, signed by Mohammed Alsahabi Saudi press Attache expressed sympathy for the victims of the tragic incident and extended its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian people during this difficult time, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families,” the statement read. The…
Saddam Ungogo Rice fortification has been described as an effective way of tackling malnutrition for a healthy society in Nigeria. The project manager of Technoserve Nigeria, Mr Seun Elere, stated this during a one-day workshop on Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria PRiFN organized by Technoserve Nigeria in collaboration with the World Food Program for journalists and nutrition stakeholders in Kano. Mr Elere maintained that the addition of essential vitamins and minerals to rice or the replacement of micronutrients lost during rice milling would increase its nutritional value. He pointed out that the PRiFN program was launched in 2021 after the…
The Federal Government has stopped export of locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas. The measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo, said “Short Term Solution: With effect from November 1, 2024, NNPCL and LPG producers are to stop exporting LPG produced in-country, or import equivalent volumes of LPG exported at cost reflective prices.” Ekpo convened a meeting in Abuja with stakeholders to address the skyrocketing price and its attendant hardship on Nigerians. This was contained in a statement by spokesman…
The Kano State House of Assembly has given the green light for local government elections to proceed as scheduled on October 26, 2024, despite a Federal High Court order directing otherwise. This decision comes after Justice Simon Amobeda disqualified the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) chairman and members due to their political affiliations. Lawan Hussaini Dala, Majority Leader of the Assembly, criticized the court’s ruling, citing a contradiction with an earlier decision by Justice Nura Ma’aji. That decision prevented 19 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), from challenging the elections. Dala confidently stated, “Conducting the election does…
Kano State Upper Shari’a Court has ordered AIG Zone One to investigate suspended Jigawa Commissioner, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, over allegations of enticing married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu The Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the order following a Direct Complaint filed before his court by Husband to the 1st Defendant; Nasir Buba, praying the court to order police to conduct an investigation over the alleged relationship between his wife and Auwalu Sankara. During the court session, Counsel to the Complainant, Barrister Haruna Magashi, holding the brief of Barrister Sa’id Muhammad Tudun Wada told the court that they have overwhelming evidences to…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has received the 29 students who recently completed their master’s degrees at SR University in India, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ambitious foreign scholarship program. These graduates are part of a broader initiative by the Kano State Government to sponsor 1,001 students for advanced studies, aimed at empowering the youth with global knowledge and skills. The welcoming ceremony, held at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Governor Yusuf in company of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso personally received the students, underscoring the importance the administration places on education and human capital development.…