Author: Hari Gadanga

The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar has called on  Muslims in the country to start looking for the new crescent of SHAWWAL 1445 AH, on Monday  8th April  2024 equivalent to Islamic  Calendar 29th of Ramadan 1445 AH. In a statement signed by the chairman advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto ,Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu and made available to newsmen. The statement  pointed out that,any information about the  sighting of the  the crescent moon should be  forwarded  to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan. He said the following telephone numbers can…

The speaker Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA), Alhaji  Jibrin Ismail Falgore condoles with the family and members of the Kano State House of Assembly over the death of lawmaker representing Shanono Bagwai constituency, Alhaji Halilu Kundila. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary KNHA Kamaludeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen  in Kano. Alhaji Jibril described the death as a great loss not only to his family, Shanono and Bagwai local governments but to the entire people of Kano State. READ MORE: Kano lawmaker, Halilu Kundila, is dead The speaker said Alhaji Halilu was a dedicated…

The Gwaram Community Assembly, Inuwar Al’umma Karamar Hukumar Gwaram, has commended the Governor of Jigawa state, Malam   Umar A.  Namadi for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of their area. In a statement signed by the Pro-tem-Chairman, Gwaram community assembly Alhaji Yunusa Hamza who doubles as Tafidan Farin Dutse and made available to newsmen. The statement described the genuine, remarkable and transformative projects and interventions implemented by the current administration within less than a year, as a major catalyst to the significant improvements in the lives of residents and the Gwaram landscape. “The intervention in Gwaram has begun…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity READ MORE: President Tinubu Greets the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, Calls for a Union of Wills and Action to Build the Nation He pointed out that, in deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family. The statement added that,the President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says  51,447 intending pilgrims from Nigeria paid for the 2024 Hajj. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said in a statement that after the closing of registration, the official number of intending pilgrims that registered stood at 51,447 under the government quota. She said,  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government played a role in the realization of the noble objective. “The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) recognizes the numerous sacrifices that the Federal Government made against all odds towards easing the constraints off its intending pilgrims,”  READ MORE:…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has rebuked  Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State to stop using diversionary tactics to cover up for his failure to deliver to the people of the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu , Ganduje described  the latest antics of the Governor as an unfortunate and sorry  attempt to shift public  glare from the fact that there is really nothing on the ground in the state to justify the sharp increase in statutory allocations to the state since the inception of…

Member representing Ido/Osi Constituency II at the Ekiti house of assembly, Mr Yomi Ayorinde has called on all citizens of the state to actively participate in the process of lawmaking. Ayorinde gave the charge during his annual constituency engagement and town hall meeting held at Usi-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti on Thursday, tagged, “Account For Stewardship: The Journey So Far.” While thanking the people of Ekiti for entrusting the members of the assembly with their mandate, he urged them to propose bills to the House which would be considered and passed into law.        …

The Chairman of Kano Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhyi Magaji Rimingado has been suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The anti-graft agency boss was arraigned in Abuja on Thursday over alleged breach of the code of conduct for public officers, conflict of interest, abuse of office, false asset declaration, bribery and accepting gifts, among others.  The Tribunal granted the Complainant’s application directing the defendant to step aside as the Chairman of PCACC over the allegation of contravening the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act CAP C15 LFN 2004 pending the hearing and…

It was an emotional event as tears broke out among the members of College of Arts and Remedial Studies, CAS, Kano,  IJMB Class 2002 during the disbursement of cash support to orphans of their deceased colleagues on Thursday. The forum decided to support the families of their 14 deceased members in the holy month of Ramadan to put a smile on their faces during Sallah festivities. However, during the disbursement session, as the orphans were called upon to collect their shares, the situation went emotional as nearly everybody present, including the widows bursted into tears.          …

Cost of Incompetence in governance. A wake-up call to governors by Yusuf Auwal Saleh Lulu In the intricate dance of governance, the appointment of key officials holds the power to shape destinies and professional service. However, when political expediency trumps competence, the consequences can be dire. This seems to be the case of many appointments  for chief executive officers even for critical  professional organisations in the Heath, media and educational sector in most states in Nigeria. This appointment of incompetence tenure, embodies a stark lesson in the perils of appointing leaders devoid of expertise and integrity. Handling the reins of…