25 youths in Kano undergo practical workshop on the fundamentals of poetry. The 3-day training was organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Creative Spark Foundation and Fombina Imprints. In his welcome address, the executive director of CITAD, Engineer Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, explained that the Centre values creativity and poetry is seen as a field where creativity can be deployed. He explained that CITAD works to identify young people to use their voices to demand accountability, democratic reforms, and good governance, and societal demands for sustainable transformation. Ya’u urged participants to pay attention and…
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Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court Division of Appeal on Thursday, ordered that hearing notice should be served on Cleric, Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy to appear in court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022, sentenced Abduljabbar to death by hanging for blasphemy. SIMILAR: Blasphemy: Absence Of Sheikh Kabara In Court Prompts Hearing Notice Order The appellant, Abduljabbar, filed a suit through his counsel, Sadiq Yusuf, challenging the record of proceedings of the lower court( Upper Shari’a). He is also seeking the court to…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has charged the Minister of Finance, as the custodian of the stabilization funds accounts, to periodically print out the statement of accounts of each Local Government. This was part of recommendations by the Chairman Public Accounts Committee, Alhaji Tukur Muhammad while presenting a report on the 2017 financial year for the 44 local Government areas in Kano. READ ALSO: Kano Assembly Advances Amendment To Emirate Council Laws In a press statement issued to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. Alhaji Tukur Muhammad, who doubles as member representing…
Ramatu Garba HortiNigeria, a horticultural Dutch-funded program implemented in Kano, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo states, has launched a campaign to control Tuta absoluta(tomato disease) in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano to enhance food security. The Communication Coordinator of HortiNigeria, Feyikemi Adurogbangba, stated this during a media tour at the demonstration site in Gidan Kawri, Bunkure Local Government Kano. She explained that the move was to educate and empower value chain actors, especially small holder farmers on effective pest management strategies. “The campaign aims at reaching 5,000 farmers in Kano and its surroundings and facilitates connections between farmers and dealers…
Lack of knowledge about legal and electoral framework has been identified as a major catalyst in promoting fake news, rumors and violence during elections. The executive director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu,made the indication during a town hall meeting on electoral reform,held in Kano. He explained that the objectives of the town hall meeting were to foster inclusive dialogue among citizens from varied backgrounds concerning electoral reform and constitutional amendment. Mr. Ezenwa noted that others are enhancing public understanding and awareness regarding electoral reform as well as compiling and presenting citizen-derived recommendations to the…
Reports by many media organizations in the country have indicated that the Nigerian government, under the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), is planning to reintroduce the previously suspended telecom tax in the country. This is a worrying trend that needs to be addressed before Nigerians are plunged into another catastrophic hardship. SIMILAR: CITAD Celebrate World MSMEs Day In Kano As stakeholders who is deeply invested in the digital future of Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expresses firm opposition to this proposed reintroduction of telecom taxes as part of efforts by the Nigerian government to secure a new…
The Kano State Commissioner for Women, Children and the Disabled, Aisha Saji has intervened in the case of two underage siblings who were allegedly abused sexually by their father’s friend In a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Aishatu Haruna, stated that the Commissioner took interest in the case shortly after it was publicised in a local radio programme in Kano. The Commissioner immediately directed two directors and an experienced staff in the ministry to make possible contact with the victims and give her feedback. According to the statement, on meeting one of the victims and his mother…
Kano State House of Assembly says it would do everything within it’s powers to uplift the standard of state-owned tertiary institutions. Chairman House Committee on Higher Education Abdulhamid Abdul disclosed this during an overnight function to Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies AKCILS. He said the purpose of the visit was to ascertain the level of progress made so far. READ MORE:Kano Assembly inaugurates 38 standing committees The Provost of the College, Professor Balarabe Abubakar Jakada explained that the institution has received intervention from individuals and organizations. The committee was also at Kano State Polytechnic where they commended…
The Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, has turbaned Malam Sunusi Garba as the Village Head of Yautar Arewa and Sule Abubakar as that of Gumawa, both in Gabasawa Local Government Area. The turbaning ceremony was held in a grand event attended by community members, local leaders, and well-wishers. The Emir emphasized the importance of traditional institutions in fostering unity, peace, and development within the community. He expressed confidence in the new village heads, urging them to serve their people with dedication, integrity, and fairness. Sunusi Garba and Sule Abubakar expressed their gratitude for the honour bestowed upon them…
The Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED) has urged media practitioners in Kano state to lend their support in the advocacy for girls education for the development of the society . The Program Director and Founder of the Non-profit group, Ummi Bukar made the call during a one day media summit organized for Journalists and Civil Societie organizations to address the barriers to girls education in Kano State. READ ALSO Girls’ Education: PAGED Initiative Partners SOLACEBASE She said the Initiative would address gaps by advocating to the media, government, agencies and stakeholders and ensure girls who have obtained education…