Kabiru Haruna Kano Pillars FC has issued a statement dismissing allegations made by a Kano-based radio station that the club owes its Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah, three months’ salary. The club described the claim as misleading and lacking factual basis. According to the club, Usman Abdallah was officially appointed as Technical Adviser on August 6, 2024. As of the statement’s release, Abdallah has only been with the club for two months, rendering the three-month delay claim impossible. Kano Pillars FC prides itself on its history of prompt payments to players, technical staff, and employees. The Kano State Government oversees payroll,…
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Matawalle, the current state minister of defense and a prominent politician from Zamfara State’s Maradun Local Government, finds himself in the eye of a storm as he embarks on what can only be described as a politically motivated visit to a military outpost in Sokoto State. This visit comes on the heels of rumors concerning a potential cabinet reshuffle in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. While the visit may appear to be an essential aspect of his role, it raises profound questions regarding the responsibilities of leadership, especially in a region grappling with rampant insecurity. Zamfara State, once a beacon of…
The Zamfara State chapter of the APC just came across a sham supposedly written by Haliru Andi, PDP’s spokesperson in the state but we strongly believe it was written on Andi’s behalf because the writer doesn’t even know that Funtua is not in Kaduna but in Katsina state. Be as it may, we find it very much necessary to respond to the dense write-up which clearly represents how his (Andi’s) principal and Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal is handling governance with enmity against just one person, his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle at the…
Kabiru Haruna Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa is a seasoned police officer and communications expert who has made a name for himself as the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano Police Command in Nigeria. With a wealth of experience in law enforcement, public relations, and crisis management, Kiyawa is the perfect candidate to bridge the gap between the police and the public. Before becoming PPRO, Kiyawa held various roles within the Nigeria Police Force, honing his skills in law enforcement, public relations, and crisis management. His extensive experience has equipped him with the necessary tools to excel in his current position.…
Longtong Yakubu, Kano A consultant Psychiatrist and senior lecturer from the department of psychiatry Bayero University, Kano(BUK), Dr. Desola Owolabi, has tasked Nigerians on the need for maintaining a balance mental health at the workplace, saying, it enhances work performance and improved productivity in an organization. Dr. Owolabi disclosed this during a symposium to mark the world mental health day organized by Positive Pathways Initiative (PPI) with support from the Centre for Sustainable Development Research and Peace building (CSDRP) in Kano. She explained that, the workplace is where most people spend a significant amount of their time aside their homes,…
The wife of Jigawa state governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi has promised to increase more support to girls child education in the state. The first lady gave the assurance while delivering her speech to mark the International Day of girl child held at Kudai Primary and junior secondary school. Hajiya Hadiza who was represented by the Commissioner for women affair and social development Hajiya Hadiza Abdulwahab said, the day remain the general public of the credible potential our girls possess and how their dreams and aspirations can shape the future of Jigawa and Nigeria at whole. “We are blessed with…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over the October 9, 2024, Punch Newspaper headline: “S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality.” This lawsuit, led by Kogi State and supported by 15 others, questions the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), potentially undermining its authority and entrenching corruption in Nigeria’s governance. CHRICED views this lawsuit as a significant setback in the fight against corruption, as it threatens a vital institution essential for combating financial crimes. The Supreme Court’s decision to entertain this case raises concerns about the integrity of…
The Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission has launched an investigation into a massive foreign scholarship fraud worth N1.5 billion. The commission is questioning two top officials from the state Ministry of Higher Education regarding 1,001 students supposedly studying in India and Kenya under the government’s foreign scholarship scheme. The state government sponsored 1,001 postgraduate students to pursue their master’s degrees in India and Uganda, but only 418 students were actually sent abroad for studies. This raises serious questions about the whereabouts of the remaining students. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had inaugurated the foreign scholarship scheme and even hosted…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has made a generous donation of $10,000 towards the rebuilding of a 200-year-old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic. The historic mosque, which recently collapsed, will be reconstructed with the help of this donation. The Sultan of Damagaram, Alhaji Abubakar Sanda-Umar, expressed his gratitude to the governor, stating that this gesture will strengthen the long-standing relationship between Katsina and Damagaram, which has flourished for over 500 years. According to Alhaji Ya’u Umar Gwajo-gwajo, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the governor, Governor Radda’s donation is driven by his passion for the social and spiritual…
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has taken a strong stance against human trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, and violence against persons. He’s committed to providing necessary resources to the state taskforce committee to combat these issues effectively. Some of the taskforce’s notable achievements include: Medical Outreach: Conducting medical outreach programs for victims Education Support: Providing school bags to 80 victims of human trafficking Skills Acquisition: Organizing skills acquisition training for 30 victims Psychological Support: Offering psychological support to survivors Public Awareness: Conducting public awareness efforts through radio programs Economic Empowerment: Plans to provide soft loans to over 100…