Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, (KCJG) has condoled with Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo over the demise of the state’s two illustrious sons, Senator Alex Kadiri, and the former Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi. In a statement jointly signed by the Guild’s national president, Malam Muhammad Tijjani AbdulSalam, and the secretary, Ozumi Abdul and made available to newsmen in Kano,they expressed their sympathies and support towards the governor during this difficult time. READ ALSO: Kano Speaker Expresses Shock over Death of Shanono Lawmaker The journalists shared fond memories of Senator Kadiri and Admiral Ogohi, highlighting their profound impact…
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The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board KSCB Alhaji Abba El-Mustapha has solicited the National Broadcasting Commission’s NBC support in banning all the books or films that are unlicensed in Kano media stations. He made the call during a visit to NBC which was aimed at rebuilding the existing cordial relationship between the organisations. SIMILAR: MURIC Urges NFVCB To Ban Anti Islam New Movie El-Mustapha underscored the significance of collaboration between the NBC and KSCB in ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks aimed at promoting decency and upholding societal values. He urged the state coordinator of NBC to…
Wasila Ladan Women Empowerment has been identified as crucial in bridging the gender inequality in homes and society. The vice president of Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) and wife to Rear Admiral JD Akpan of the Nigerian Navy, Mrs Zainab Akpan disclosed this to Newsmen in Abuja. According to her, in today’s context, empowering women amplifies their voice to tackle challenges like poverty, inequality, and discrimination in their homes, workplaces, and communities. READ ALSO: Girls & Young Women Account for 19% of HIV in WCA-UNAIDS Mrs Akpan pointed out that women empowerment also enables them to contribute significantly to family…
No fewer than 25 persons lost their lives while 53 others were injured in an early auto crash at the Dangwauro flyover along Kano Zaria Road Kumbotso local government area. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. SIMILAR: Tragedy:Students Of Audu Bako College Dambatta Drown in Dam According to him, FRSC received a call at about 03:15 a.m. on July 1, 2024 about an accident involvingng a trailer (IVECO) with registration number XA 311 ZB.…
Sani Haruna Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has hosted Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, the newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretary PS representing the State. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governor Lawal hosted the new permanent secretary in a show of solidarity and support. READ ALSO: UNICEF Commends Governor Yusuf for Prioritizing Education Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro and seven others were announced as new ffederal permanent secretaries by President Bola Ahamed Tinubu While congratulating the PS, Governor Lawal urged her to be a good ambassador of the state. “ This is indeed a remarkable milestone…
By Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa “If you pursue evil with pleasure, the pleasure passes away and the evil remains; If you pursue good with labor, the labor passes away but the good remains.”— Cicero With the unfolding events in the history of Kano Emirate Council, the name of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf will be laced on the plates of gold considering the role he is devotedly playing to restore the battered image and regretful distortion of the revered Kano Emirate. The evil intention to destroy, balkanize and ridicule the historic Kano Emirate was hatched, plotted and carried out…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed astonishment at the boldness exhibited by certain drug dealers who have sought legal recourse through court orders for the release of confiscated illicit drug shipments. In an statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was disclosed that the governor was taken aback by their actions during his visit to the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), where he was briefed on the situation. READ ALSO: It’s Unconstitutional To Hold LG Funds Supreme Court Declares Governor Yusuf’s amazement was evident as he discovered that individuals engaged in the illicit…
The use of the mother tongue has been identified as a major catalyst for safe space in early child care learning. The co-chair of the Kano State Accountability Forum on Education KSAFE Professor Muhammad Bello Shitu made the indication during a two-day capacity workshop on safe space for ECD teachers and SBMC, held at Kumbotso Special Primary School Kano. READ ALSO: AMG Foundation launches Sick Children Trust fund According to him, the objective of capacity building is to understand the position of the mother tongue in Nigeria’s education system and develop action plans to improve the use of the mother…
The sultan of sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has called on Old Students Association to support their alma mata to compliment government’s efforts in the education sector. The sultan made the call during Post-Graduation Reunion of members of Barewa old boys Association class of Nineteen Seventy held in Zaria. READ ALSO: CSACEFA Re-enroll Donates Uniforms to 30 female students Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar expressed gratitude to Allah for sparing their lives to reunite with themselves after fifty years.. He called on Muslims to imbibe the spirit of brotherhood and prayed for Allah to end the security challenges being faced in the…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched the N5 billion second phase of retirement and death benefits. The benefits cover the entitlement of about 4,000 state and local government retirees. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf highlighted the administration’s continuous commitment to addressing the needs of pensioners. READ ALSO: Kano Gov’t: Awkwardly Assessing It’s Assessments Recall that Governor Yusuf had unveiled the initial disbursement of N6 billion in November 2023 to offset the backlog of entitlement incurred by the immediate past administration. Upon assuming office in May 2023, Governor…