The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has secured a sweeping victory in Kano State’s local government elections, winning all chairmanship and councilor seats in the 44 local government areas. This was announced by Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), who confirmed that the elections were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law. Six parties participated in the elections, including AA, AAC, Accord, ADC, and NNPP. The commission expressed gratitude to stakeholders, including security personnel, journalists, civil society organizations, and citizens, for their peaceful conduct. This outcome is significant, especially considering the controversy…
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The Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has sent a condolence message to the Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, over the demise of his beloved Son Abubakar Sanusi (Maddibo), who died on Wednesday. In a statement signed by the institute’s Assistant Secretary General, Malam Muhammad Dahir Idris, the chapter expressed its heartfelt condolences over what it describes as a great loss not only to the father and his family but also to the entire friends and Colleagues in Journalism and Public Relations profession. The statement, therefore…
NAWOJ Kano State Chapter extends its heartfelt condolence to the Director of General Media and Publicity To the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, over the loss of his beloved son. May Allah grant the deceased eternal peace and admit him into Paradise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, DG and your family during this difficult time. May Allah (S.W.T) provide you with the strength and fortitude to bear this loss On behalf of women journalists in Kano, we share your grief and offer our sincerest sympathies. May the memories of your son bring comfort and solace to…
Salihu Ali, Kano Voting has been on going in Kano state Local Governments Elections despite Police non participation in the exercise. Police Non participation may not be unconnected to Federal High Court judgement that sacked the leadership of the Kano state Independent Electoral Commission KANSIEC and ordered the police not to participate. Only officials of Kano State Hisbah Sharia Police, Kano Road Traffic Agency and members of the Vigilante were seen manning various polling units. A visit by Voice of Nigeria to polling units at Mariri Primary School, Tarauni, Nassarawa, Gandun Albasa special primary school 001 to polling unit 21…
Khadijah Aliyu A non-governmental organization, Alliances for Africa AFA, has Pledged to provide a technically advanced reporting mechanism to support tertiary institutions in the fight against sexual harassment. The programs director of Alliances for Africa, Mrs Blessing Duru, made the indication during a sensitization workshop on sexual harassment and the unveiling of a confidential centre at the Centre for gender studies CGS Bayero University Kano BUK. Sexual harassment is prevalent in Nigerian tertiary institutions, with immediate and long-term effects on the victims and survivors, students, staff and the institution at large. In most universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and many…
The Vice Chancellor of Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu university (KHAIRUN) Professor Abdulrashid Garba has reiterated the institution’s commitment in promoting reading culture through prioritizing the university library. Prof Garba gave the hint during an event with the theme Reading as Barriers Breakers and Excellence Propeller: The role of stakeholders in sustaining the culture of reading organized by KHAIRUN in collaboration with the National Library of Nigeria, during the 2024 Annual readership promotion campaign held in the university. The vice chancellor who doubles as the chairman of the occasion explained that the event will go along way in motivating the youth to…
The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has postponed the national Under-15 School tournament, which was initially scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1. The new dates for the tournament are November 6-15, and it will be held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. According to Oba Funsho Usman, the Secretary-General of NSSF, the postponement was necessary to ensure the success of the championship. He apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured that the federation is working hard to organize a befitting youth championship. The Kano state team, comprising students from Government College Kano, has appreciated Governor Abba Kabir…
It Is not often that one gets the rare opportunity to witness the birth of a star. I count myself to be privileged to have done so. In 1980 I started my employment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Education, Bayero University Kano. As was the case at the time, I was allocated a housing apartment in Zoo Road. Two of my neighbors were Isma’ila Abubakar Tsiga and Sa’idu Ahmad Babura. I was a bachelor, and both had families and treated me with utmost respect, despite the age gap. Both were older than me, and both became my…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria I am delighted to be among you to proceed with the closing of the seventh edition of the Galien Africa Forum and the associated Prize ceremony. Through my presence here, I wanted to reiterate my personal commitment to health and its place in my government’s action. I commend your mobilization, which proves that science must continue to play a primary role in the fight against diseases and in favor of global health security. This is a common fight that we must all wage. The resurgence of epidemics and pandemics reminds us of our shared vulnerability and the…
Empowering Women in research and development has been identified as a major catalyst for advancing gender equality and unlocking Africa’s innovative potential. This were part of recommendations for an Enhanced Role of African Women in Climate and Environmental Crises by participants of the women’s forum during the 7th Galien Africa Forum held at Dakar Senegal. The gathering enabled participants to reflect on concrete solutions to increase the influence and impact of African women in addressing climate and environmental challenges. Participants recommended increased professionalization of their participation and enhanced community engagement to support sustainable changes from childhood. Speaking on women in…