The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kano State have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to stakeholders who have contributed to seeking justice for a young girl who was brutally sexually assaulted. NAWOJ Kano Chapter Seeks Emir’s Support for Women’s Rights The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Sayyida Bahijja Kabara, and the Chairperson of FIDA, Justice Salma Danbaffa, commended the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II, the wife of the Governor of Jigawa State, and other stakeholders for their unwavering support in addressing the case. FIDA calls for the establishment of more SARC…
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Thousands of residents from Tola Community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the reinstatement of the name of the newly created Tola District. Emirship Tussel:KNSG Urges Parties to Respect Court of Appeal Judgment Leading the protest in Tola town, Hon. Ahmadu Ali Tola commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration for the creation of 83 new districts, including Tola District. However, he expressed dismay over alleged attempts by some individuals from the defunct Binyeri District to manipulate the process by pushing for a name change for Tola District. El-Rufai Congratulates Emir Sanusi…
The Jigawa State Government has finalized plans to establish a Teacher Resource Centre at the Gumel College of Education, aiming to boost teachers’ capacity in the state. AHIP Executive Director Advocates for Enhanced Teachers’ Welfare This initiative is part of Governor Umar Namadi’s agenda to transform Jigawa’s education system . NEIPA Organizes workshop For Teachers In 6 Geo-Political Zones The centre will provide intensive training and skill development for teachers and learners in teacher education programs, promoting the teaching profession. Books and instructional materials have already been procured from America and are in place. Ibzaar NDEHI Train 40 Teachers On…
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has honored four exceptional health professionals at the 4th Annual Late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar Award, held in Kano. AMG Foundation Donates N1.5m Essentials to Vulnerables in Kano The event was organized to celebrate the legacy of the late Dr. Shehi Ali, a renowned healthcare professional and philanthropist, whose contributions to the health sector in Kano State and beyond remain unforgettable. During the award presentation, Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello described Dr. Shehi’s passing as a profound loss to the global medical community. White Heart, AMG Others Donate Learning Materials To 150 Pupils He noted…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has congratulated Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, following a recent court judgment in his favor. El-Rufai expressed his views on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the Federal High Court had overstepped its jurisdiction by delving into chieftaincy issues outside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Emirship Tussel:KNSG Urges Parties to Respect Court of Appeal Judgment “The Federal High Court has no business dabbling into chieftaincy matters outside of the FCT,” El-Rufai remarked. He further criticized the presiding judge for delivering what he described as an “intentionally erroneous and disgraceful judgment,” and…
Nigeria’s national power grid has suffered its first major collapse of 2025, resulting in a nationwide blackout just 10 days into the new year. Falgore Urges Action on National Grid Collapse Affecting States This marks the 13th grid failure in the last 13 months, raising concerns about the stability of the power supply . According to reports, electricity generation dropped significantly, from 2,111.01 megawatts at 2 p.m. to 390.20 MW by 3 p.m. TCN Discovers Fault At Ugwuaji-Apir 330KV Transmission Line The Energy Podcast confirmed the incident, stating that the national grid suffered a major collapse, the first in 2025…
The Kano State Government has urged all parties to respect the appeals court judgment on Kano Emirship dispute, involving Emir Sunusi to collaborate with the government in promoting peace, unity, and progress. Kano Speaker Hails Appeal Court Judgment in Favor of Emir Sanusi Speaking at a joint press conference, the state’s Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Commissioner for Information, DG media expressed satisfaction with the judgment. They reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding justice, fairness, and the rule of law. Jubilation As Court of Appeal Rules in Favor of Emir Muhd Sanusi “The Kano…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi Command has achieved a remarkable feat, recording an unprecedented revenue of N50,847,625,597.08 in 2024. This impressive figure represents a 50% increase from the N27.9 billion collected in 2023, marking the highest revenue collection in the Command’s history. NCS Receives 573,519 Applications for 2024-2025 Recruitment Comptroller Comfort Ukpanah, Customs Area Controller, attributed this success to the Command’s strategic alignment with the Comptroller General’s policy thrust of Collaboration, Consolidation, and Innovation. By fostering a collaborative relationship with stakeholders, the Command created an inclusive methodology that promoted trust and strict adherence to trade guidelines. Tsamiya Dry Port…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has tasked information officers attached to local Government areas to broaden their scope of reportage by highlighting community challenges that require the state government’s prompt intervention. Open Letter to Commissioner Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya In a statement signed by the Director, Special Duties Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs Sani Abba Yola made available to newsmen. The statement pointed out that the commissioner made the indication during his maiden meeting with local government information officers, emphasizing that proactive efforts of this nature would contribute to improving residents’ living…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has welcomed the Appeal Court’s judgment in favor of Emir Sanusi, describing it as a triumph of justice on the Kano throne. Appeal Court Sets October 17 for hearing on Kano Emirship Tussel According to a statement issued by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, spokesperson for the Speaker, the Appeal Court’s decision has brought an end to a long-standing legal dispute aimed at creating discord and undermining the prestige of the Kano Emirate. The judgment, which struck out the fundamental human rights case filed by Alh. Aminu Ado…