A new Executive Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ Kano State, has been sworn in. The new Leadership took over the affairs of the union after two successful tenures of the immediate past EXCO led by Abbas Ibrahim. The Kano state Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye, advised the new to unite members and be professional in their dealings. He also called on the NAWOJ kano chapter to have a formidable leadership for a stronger union. “The vacuum is there and you need to do something urgently to fill it. It is for the good of the union.”…
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The Chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission, PCACC, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado has described civil servants as tools for corruption in the state. Rimingado said civil servants were used as a tool to perpetrate all the grant corruption cases the commission had investigated so far. Speaking at a capacity building organized for civil service directors on anti-corruption principles in Dawakin Kudu Local Government on Saturday, Rimingado said civil servants are often coerced to be used for corrupt acts. According to the anti-graft agency boss, investigation had shown that highly -placed government officials engage civil servants in corrupt practices…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano state has said that it has been piqued by the recurring incidents of diversion of palliatives by officials of the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, government. The party, therefore, called for an independent investigation and prosecution of the culprits, or else it takes legal action. READ MORE: APC Youth Coalition Urges Nigerians To Shelve Planned Protest A statement Issued by the state party chairman, Abdullahi Abbas and issued to journalists in Kano on Saturday, asserted that the government’s failure to take necessary action against it’s officials found to be involved in the…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Condems the invasion of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) by security agencies. In a statement signed by the Executive Director CITAD Engineer Yunusa Zakaria Ya’u and made available to newsmen. He explained that the unwarranted actions are not only an assault on NLC and CDHR but also an attack on the principles of democracy, freedom of assembly, and freedom of expression. SIMILAR: Nation Wide Protest:CITAD Condems Crack Down On Protesters “The NLC and CDHR have long been advocates for the rights of…
The price of charcoal in Kano has surged, causing concern among residents who rely on it for cooking and energy needs. The recent increase has made the previously affordable commodity out of reach for many, who are struggling to manage their daily activities. READ ALSO: Bad Governance:Planned national prayer session cancelled in Kano In interviews conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, residents expressed frustration over the price hike, which has disrupted their cooking routines. Mrs. Aisha Isa, a housewife, said that a large bag of charcoal that used to cost N4,000 now sells for N6,500. “It’s…
The much-anticipated national prayer session scheduled for saturday, August 10, at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano state, has been abruptly cancelled due to security concerns. The announcement was made by Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, the Coordinator of the national prayer against hardship and bad governance, who expressed deep regret over the situation. READ ALSO: Kano Young Entrepreneurs Manufacture USB Cables For Phones In an official statement released on Friday, Lawan revealed that the decision to cancel the event was based on intelligence reports from the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, and the Director of the…
A Legacy of Excellence: The NUJ’s ‘Two A’s’ – Abbas and Abba – Pass the Torch By Kabiru Haruna The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bid farewell to its outgoing executive committee, led by the dynamic duo of Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtala, who have left an indelible mark on the union. During their tenure, they steered the NUJ with a perfect blend of legal expertise, creative writing, and visionary leadership. READ ALSO: NUJ Calls For Release Of Kaduna Abducted Journalists Families Abbas Ibrahim, a seasoned legal practitioner and journalist, brought his vast experience to the helm, driving the…
Reuters –A regional turboprop plane fell into what aviation experts called a flat spin before crashing in a residential neighborhood near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all 61 people on board. Regional carrier Voepass said the plane, bound for Sao Paulo’s international airport, took off from Cascavel, in the state of Parana, and crashed at around 1:30 p.m. (1630 GMT) in the town of Vinhedo, some 80 km (50 miles) northwest of Sao Paulo. Video shared on social media showed the ATR-72 aircraft spinning out of control as it plunged down behind a cluster of trees near houses,…
Young entrepreneurs in Kano State have begun manufacturing USB cables for phones and tablets. Bashir Katarko, one of the entrepreneurs, made the announcement on Friday via his Facebook account. He stated that interested buyers can contact him by phone at 08032827643. Please find the pictures below:
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said supplies from Nigeria-based world’s largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will put pressure on the performance of Europe’s oil industry, especially the Northwest Europe (NEW) Gasoil. OPEC in its newly released monthly Oil Market Report for June 2024 listed Dangote Refinery among the top Diesel and jet Fuel suppliers that will disrupt Europe’s oil & gas Industry, a development experts forecasted will positively impact the Nigerian economy. READ ALSO: Dangote Refinery: NNPC Supplies Insufficient Crude Oil To Us Recall that Standard & Poor Global quoting trading and the ship tracking sources…