Alh. Aliyu Sani, the acting Zonal Coordinator of Northwest Zone, National Film and Video Censorship Board (NFVCB) has expressed concerns over the low submission of Hausa films for censoring. He emphasized that film censoring and data keeping are crucial for the growth of the northern film industry, as it would attract federal government interventions and international organizations. During his visit to Alh. Abba El-mustapha, Executive Secretary of Kano State Censorship Board, Alh. Sani appealed to the board to educate stakeholders on the importance of collaborating with the National Film censor for data keeping and collection. He clarified that the board’s…
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced 1st January 2025 as the closing date for the collection of Hajj deposits from intending pilgrims in the state. This announcement was made by the Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, during a joint meeting with Board staff and Local Government Hajj Center Officers held today at his office. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa emphasized that the deadline aligns with the 2025 Hajj Calendar issued by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), which mandates all states to remit their intending pilgrims’ details to the Commission on or before 7th…
Madobi Local Government Council chairman Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi has taken a significant step in promoting sports development and youth empowerment in the area. He distributed sports kits to several football clubs, including Kafin Agur Eleven, Kauran Mata FC, and Kwankwaso United, among others. The sports kits, which include jerseys, shorts, socks, and footballs, aim to support the growth of football in the local government area. Chairman Dan Azumi emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among young people. Hon Suleiman Rabiu Madobi, Special Adviser to the executive Chairman on Youths and Sports, noted that…
The Kano State Assembly has rejected the tax reform bills currently being considered by the National Assembly. This decision was taken after deliberations on the house floor, led by Speaker Hon. Ismail Falgore. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini, expressed concerns that the bill would harm the northern region’s economy and increase hardship. He argued that the proposed VAT allocation would unfairly favor states like Lagos, where many major corporations are headquartered. Hon. Husseini warned that this could weaken some northern states, making it difficult for them to pay salaries and increasing poverty. Other lawmakers, including Hon. Salisu Mohammed and Hon.…
Uba Abdullahi The Ama Hausa, Alhaji Auwal Baba Said Sulaiman, Sarkin Hausawan Owerri has emphasized the crucial role of media in democratic survival and societal transformations. According to him, media serves as a gateway for creating awareness and shaping public behavior, earning them high esteem and value in society. In his congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, Alhaji Auwal Baba urged journalists to uphold ethical considerations and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth. He also commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for supporting the Delegates Conference.…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to at least 198 households affected by the 2024 flood disaster in Kano Municipal Federal Constituency. According to Dr. Nura Abdullahi, NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, the relief materials include food items such as rice, maize, spaghetti, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, and beverages. In addition to food items, NEMA also distributed non-food items like cement, roofing sheets, ceiling boards, zinc nails, and 3-inch nails to support the affected households in rebuilding and recovering from the flood disaster. The relief materials were distributed to households in several communities within the Kano…
Abdulozumi Markaz Ihyaahis-Sunnah wa Ikhmaadil-Bid’ah, a renowned Islamic institution, on December 1, 2024, marked its 15th anniversary, with a grand graduation ceremony. The event,which held at Primary School, Maikalwa, Kumbotso, Kano, highlighted the institution’s dedication to reviving Islamic heritage and providing free education. A total of 22 students, including both Junior and Senior Classes, were honored for their academic achievements. The ceremony also recognized students who, due to circumstances like marriage, travel, or illness, were unable to complete their final exams, awarding them Certificates of Attendance. The event was further enriched by the launch of two remarkable books, Al-Ghaybiyaat and…
The Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a budget of N7.7 billion for the execution of multiple infrastructure projects across the state. This landmark decision was finalized during the 21st State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by the governor. The projects aim to address critical development needs in transportation, electrification, flood control, and public facilities. Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, disclosed that N1.88 billion has been allocated for the construction of Tudun Yola Road, connecting Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government Area. The project aims to enhance connectivity and ease…
Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya has been honored with a prestigious fellowship award by the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies. This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to peace and security in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State and Northern Nigeria. The award ceremony, which took place on November 30, 2024, at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, was attended by prominent Nigerians. Other awardees included notable figures such as Gen. Christopher Musa, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Maj. Gen. Johnson A.O. Ochoga, among others. As the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener/Head of…
Khadijah Aliyu The world health organization WHO has renewed it’s commitment to supporting Kano state in the fight against polio The WHO Country Representative Dr. WALTER Kazadi Mulombo stated this during the flag off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign OBR5 , held at Tudun Wada local government area Kano. Represented by WHO Kano State Coordinator Dr. MAYANA Sanusi Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for providing enabling environment to WHO and other partners to provide the needed technical and financial support to end Polio outbreak in the state. He highlighted that , to ensure quality…