President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular…
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The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has expressed satisfaction with immunization take up in Ajingi, Gaya, and Wudil local government areas. Dr Abubakar represented by the director public health and disease control Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Gano disclosed this while supervising the exercise at the three local government areas. Recall that, on Saturday 2nd November 2024, the Kano state government kicked off the 2024 OBR4 campaign targeting 3.6 million children. He described the high level of acceptance from the local communities, as a major catalyst to the campaign’s success. The commissioner acknowledged the efforts of health personnel,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. Has called for more collaboration and transparency among parties in the global energy industry’s quest to phase out carbon emissions across the oil and gas value-chain and achieve net-zero by 2050. Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari made this call while speaking at a Strategic Panel Session titled “Decarbonising Operations across Upstream, Midstream and Downstream” at the on-going Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (#ADIPEC2024) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. Kyari said beyond collaboration, transparency and openness are also important and not by vilifying those lagging behind, but…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) held a stakeholders’ meeting to enhance collaboration and response to emergencies in Kano State. The meeting offered vital opportunity to Share thoughts, especially given the increasing threats that various disasters pose to economic and social well-being. Dr. Nura Abdullahi, NEMA Kano Territorial Office Coordinator, emphasized the importance of synergy and effective coordination among stakeholders to manage emergencies, citing frequent incidents like floods, building collapses, and transportation accidents. Abdullahi explained that bringing stakeholders together reinforces a shared commitment to disaster risk reduction and preparedness in response. “This meeting…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for responding to public calls and releasing 76 detained minors, who had been arrested following the August 2024 protest. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa governor Yusuf expressed his deep appreciation for the President’s compassion, which he described as a magnanimous gesture toward the youth of Kano State. The Governor made these remarks after receiving the teenagers from Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa. Governor Yusuf thanked President Tinubu for his understanding and for granting the minors a second chance.…
Madobi Local Government Council, led by Executive Chairman Suleiman Dan Azumi, organized a town hall meeting to discuss the council’s budget. The meeting aimed to review the budget, ensure it aligns with community needs, and promote transparency and accountability. This move allows residents to participate directly in governing their town. Earlier, the Head of Planning research and statistics department Alhaji Ado Abdulrahman Nakorama Said the town hall meeting provided a platform for residents to contribute to the decision-making process, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. In his welcome address, the deputy governor who doubles as commissioner for local governments…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN have secured the release of 71 teenagers from Kano State who were arrested during the EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024. The teenagers were initially accused of treasonable felony after being found with Russian flags, but the Federal Government has now withdrawn the charges. Governor Yusuf had vowed to pursue all legal avenues to ensure the teenagers’ freedom, and his efforts have finally paid off. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, expressed gratitude to human rights advocates, including Falana, for their tireless efforts in securing the minors’ release.…
Hon. Husseini Dala, the majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, has dismissed rumors of a rift between Governor Abba Yusuf and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiya Movement. According to Dala, the relationship between the two is a father-son one, and any alleged discord is merely fabricated by external forces seeking to disrupt the state’s harmony. Dala emphasized that the connection between Governor Yusuf and Senator Kwankwaso remains cordial, contrary to speculation. He also assured that the State Assembly and Governor Yusuf enjoy a positive working relationship, unaffected by malicious rumors. It’s worth noting that…
With the recent pronouncement of a new minimum wage by the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Umar Namadi Danmodi, workers in the local government areas have been urged to redouble efforts for better productivity and development The call was made by the House leader of Roni Local Government Area Hon Muhd Abba Roni who is also the Chairman of the Councillors’ Forum of Jigawa State while fielding questions from Journalists Hon Muhd Abba Roni said such a gesture by the State Governor, His Excellency Umar Namadi Danmodi, is a clear testimony for the entire working force to brace up…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP),has commenced training of its officers and other stakeholders on reviewed data collection instruments for the National Action Plan on Human Trafficking in Nigeria. The training was organised by NAPTIP in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supported by the Swiss Government. The news agency of Nigeria NAN reports that, the event is a five-day capacity building for NAPTIP Officers, State Task Forces and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Northwest Zone. NAPTIP Director-General, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, said the training was a component of…