Our Correspondent The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), on Sunday in Ilorin facilitated the distribution of 6000 bags of Garri to indigents across the 16 Local Government Area of Kwara. Reports that SWAGA is one of the groups that mobilised support for President Bola Tinubu’s victory during the 2023 presidential election. In his opening remarks, Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye, the National Chairman of the group emphasised the need to reach out to the less-privileged in the society. He observed that though the country is facing challenges at the moment due to the subsidy removal, the president is committed to revamping…
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Our Correspondent Thousands of people in Slovakia took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the government led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, with the largest demonstration taking place in Bratislava. Opposition media reported that between 17,000 and 18,000 people participated in the rally in the capital. The protests, organised by two liberal and one conservative opposition parties, were held to mark the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution against the Communist regime of what was then Czechoslovakia. The Velvet Revolution began with a violent crackdown on a peaceful student protest on Nov. 17, 1989, which led to mass…
Our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. He was accompanied by Mr Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, and Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity. Others are: Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and…
Our Correspondent At least six people have been killed and a “great many” more injured in a Russian attack on the city of Sumy in north-eastern Ukraine, the acting mayor said on Sunday evening. Artem Kobzar shared a video on Telegram in which he stood in front of a multi-storey residential building destroyed by the missile attack. Rescue workers were searching the rubble in the dark for survivors and victims, he said. The attack on Sumy occurred after one of the heaviest Russian air raids on Ukraine since the war began. Russia struck sites across Ukraine overnight with drones, rockets…
Isyaku Ibrahim A lot of home work awaits Kano Pillars Football Club tactician Usman Abdullah if he is to take the side to where it belongs in Nigeria’s domestic league This is imperative going by how loss of concentration on the part of the team’s defence coupled with poor goalkeeping led visiting Heartland of Owerri to escape with a point in their top flight game at Sani Abacha Stadium in the metropolis The Pyramid City Lads who had been playing their matches away for some time now due to renovation at their home ground,started the match on a good note…
Abba Dukawa As Muslims, we believe in Al-Qadar, the concept of Divine Decree or predestination. This Pillar of faith reminds us that everything, good or bad, comes from Allah. We trust in Allah’s wisdom, love, and plan, acknowledging that our lifespan, deeds, and circumstances are recorded in the Lauhul-Mahfuz. In light of your recent dismissal, I’m concerned that your public statements blaming certain individuals for your removal contradict this fundamental Islamic principle. You admitted President Bola Tinubu explained your removal was due to the need to balance Kano state’s political representation. quoting you: “I was surprised, as I wasn’t found…
Isyaku Ibrahim Present administration has approved the procurement of life jackets for riverine communities aimed at protecting the lives and properties of inhabitants of the areas. Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting on water transportation, held in the metropolis He revealed that the purchase became imperative in view of how some boat mishaps in some communities across 18 local government areas caused collosal loss of lives and properties Engr. Diggol described the disbursement of the items as part of Government’s commitment to reduce the rates of casualties in the affected domains . The…
Isyaku Ibrahim Inaugurating the committee, the state Commissioner of Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol said it terms of reference was to conduct general review of the transport policy options in the draft transport policy development and to explore the best possible options to actualize the state vision The commissioner, added that, the committee is also mandated to identify the missing gaps in the draft transport policy development and to reflect to the realities apart from developing a full transport policy green paper for the state. The commissioner said the committee is expected to submit its report on the 20th of…
Isyaku Ibrahim High flying Kano Pillars Football Club otherwise called Sai Masu Gida by their admirers ,will this afternoon test their might against visiting Heartland of Owerri in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight at their home ground Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata in Kano metropolis for the first time this soccer season This followed approval granted by League Management Company under the Chairmanship of former Sharks of Port Harcourt, Ranchers Bees of Kaduna Enugu Rangers likewise winner of then Bournvita top scorer goal award Davidson Owumi to that effect The team which missed its teeming fans while playing at nearby…
Auwalu Musa Yola Madobi Local Government Council has successfully swearing-in ceremony for its newly appointed Council Secretary, Supervisory Councilors, and Special Advisers. This milestone event marks a significant step towards strengthening the council’s administrative capacity and enhancing service delivery to the community. The ceremony, which took place at the Local Government Secretariat Premises, was attended by dignitaries and stakeholders from across the local government area. The oath of office was administered to the newly appointed officials by Magistrate Nadiya Ado Sale, who pledged to discharge their duties with integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Council Secretary will brings a wealth of…
By Abdussalam Abubakar Garba Shandy Sir, l write with a view to salute you over your excellent effort towards making Jigawa otherwise called a New World a classical example through consolidating on the achievements of your predecessors Definitely your traits are superb going by the fact that you assumed the mantle in less than two year To be objective,since your Deputy Governor period,you have been a man of substance one that usually accord everyone his right and observe his spelt out functions with compassion and utmost fear of God having understood that nothing last forever as no condition as they…
Uba Abdullahi On his efforts towards improving the welfare of Officers and Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has approved the promotion of CRMA A. Nisa’i and DCMRA A. Shehu of Kazaure Unit Command to their new ranks of Asst. Route Commander (ARC). While decorating the Officers, the Unit Commander of Kazaure, ACC, Engr Umar A Ali, _pjsc, mnse,_ charged them to redouble efforts in discharging their duties with zeal and honesty, adding that the Corps Marshal has placed high premium on Staff welfare hence the need for the newly decorated Officers to justify the…
Our Correspondent State Pilgrims Welfare Board has bagged the prestigious prize of “Best Hajj Hygienic State” for its outstanding effort in ensuring the health and safety of its pilgrims during last year’s Hajj operations. The recognition highlights the outfit”s commitment to maintaining high standard of personal hygiene and public health during the pilgrimage. The announcement was made by Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe, Chairman of the Health Committee and Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, at an award ceremony held in the Board’s Conference Hall. Professor Sheshe praised their dedication towards implementing comprehensive hygienic protocols that contributed to the…
Isyaku Ibrahim All things being equalled ,Kano Pillars Football Club are as good as returning to their base this Sunday. A source that spoke to Periscope On Line explained that the team which since the kick off of the new season have been honouring their home matches at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in neighbouring Katsina will certainly engage visiting Heartland at home this weekend. The Pyramid City Lads who last week thrashed Bendel Insurance at home by alone goal via Rabiu Ali Pele fondly called Legend last minute penalty kick championed by Ahmed Musa, ,should not stand akimbo in view of…
Ado Salisu Kano state government has been urged to partner with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) aimed at improving socio economic development of the state. The chairman of Kano state chapter of the institution, Abdulatif Abdulaziz made the call at the 2024 Mandatory continuing professional development seminar held in the state capital. The chairman explained that partnering with the state government will go along way in boosting the revenue drive as well as the development of the state. He added that there is no doubt the real Estate sector has the potential to generate significant revenue…
Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria Union of Journalists aspirant for the top seat during forthcoming Triennial Conference to hold later this month in Owerri the Imo State Capital Comrade Alahsan Yahaya made the statement while addressing fellow journalists at the state office of the outfit along farm centre in the metropolis on a campaign visit The suitor who is the zonal vice president of the union in charge of North East,says as soon as he realized his dream he will pay a visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf where he will seek for his endorsement on the matter. The aspirant for the…
Musbahu Aminu Yakasai State Committee of Experts on Registration of Expatriates was at the Dawanau International Grains Market for the progression of the exercise. Speaking its Chairman , Alhaji Lawan Isa Kibiya, reaffirmed their commitment towards ensuring a comprehensive, decent and transparent process. Alhaji Lawan Isa Kibiya expressed satisfaction with the progress attained and likewise the positive response from the aliens at the Market describing it as splendid. He seized the medium to commend the market leadership for their unwavering support and cooperation, which he said facilitated the smooth conduct of the exercise. He enjoined those that have not done…
Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano seized 709.979kg of illicit substances in October in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the agency Kano Command, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday in Kano. The State Commander of the agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, said that the command also arrested 129 suspects. “All the 129 suspects are males. ”The total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of 309.991kg of cannabis sativa. ”Others are 394.835kg of various psychotropic substances,comprising 741,600 tablets of Tramadol, 2.789kg of pregabalin and…
Our Correspondent An estimate of 19 out of the shortlisted 38 Directors who sat for the position of permanent secretaries Examination in the Federal Civil Service have failed the qualifying test. It was revealed that the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, commenced the process of appointing new permanent secretaries to fill vacancies in eight states. A memo from the OHCSF, signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, indicated that officials currently undergoing disciplinary procedures were barred from applying for the positions. Giving a brief on the…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Wednesday, separately sentenced two men to seven years imprisonment each for sexual exploitation. The convicts are Murtala Adamu, 26, and Ahmed Sani, 27. Justice S.M. Shu’aibu, summarily tried, convicted, and sentenced the convicts after both pleaded guilty to the charges of procurement and sexual exploitation. The prosecuting agency was the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Command. It had arraigned Adamu, of Unguwa Uku Layin Malam Gali, Tarauni Local Government Area( LGA) of Kano State on one count charge of procurement and sexual exploitation. Shu’aibu convicted Adamu, saying the…
Our Correspondent The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, is facing legal action over his recent statement against the Senator representing Kano South, AbduRahman Kawu Sumaila. Dungurawa accused Sumaila of diverting over $80 million meant for constituency projects. Sumaila demanded a retraction and public apology from Dungurawa, failing which he will initiate legal action. In a letter by his legal representatives, Aliyu & Musa, the lawmaker described the allegations against him as “reckless” and “libelous”. The letter stated that the allegations, made in Hausa, falsely accused Sumaila of diverting funds intended for water…
Ado Salisu Arrangements are in top gear towards the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of inter departmental sports competitions scheduled to hold at FIFA Standard Pitch of Bayero university Kano (BUK) old site on Saturday 16th, November, 2024. The university’s Director of sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad alias Chanhu dropped this hints while shedding more light on the championships. Prof. Rabiu Muhammad explained that the university authority under the leadership of Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has done enough in this regard. He added that the sports directory is doing everything possible to ensure a colourful and hitch-free competitions. The director…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has selected players 26 players from the just- concluded national under-15 soccer tournament held in Abuja. The selected players are to represent the country against Ghanian side in an international match scheduled to hold in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Five players were selected from Kano Government College who emerged runners up in the just- concluded tournament in Abuja. According to the statement from the NSSF’s secretary General Mr. Oba Funsho Usman Phd said the invited players from Kano are: Yusuf Danladi, Ibrahim Adi Ahme, Isa Muhammad, Mukhtar Muazu, Musa Shaaban…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Wednesday, sentenced a 31-year old man, Lawan Salisu, to three years imprisonment for sexually abusing a 10-year old boy. Salisu, of Tishama Yan Awakai Farin Bene Transformer in Nassarawa Local Government, Kano State, was convicted on a one-count charge of procurement and sexual exploitation after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Delivering judgment, Justice Simon Amobeda, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. “The offence is punishable by not less than seven years imprisonment and a fine of N1 million. “I have tempered justice with mercy…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court in Kano State on Wednesday sentenced 40-year-old fisherman, Musbahu Muhamud, to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The Presiding judge, Justice S .M. Shu’aibu, convicted Muhamud, who resides in Layin Gidan Sarki Zango,Galinje Ajingi Local Government Area, Kano, of sexual exploitation. Shu’aibu held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently sentenced the defendant without an option of fine. Earlier, the Prosecutor, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano State Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, told the court that Muhamud committed the offence…
Our Correspondent The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), says President Bola Tinubu’s priority agenda on economic recovery focuses on positioning the economy to deliver sustained inclusive growth. The PEBEC Head of Reforms and Interventions, Mrs. Toyin Bashir, stated this at the PEBEC Subnational Tour, North-west region, held in Katsina, on Tuesday. “The 8-point agenda priority of Mr President Bola Tinubu on economic recovery focuses on positioning the economy to deliver sustained inclusive growth. “As we continue on this journey of economic transformation, we must address challenges head-on, strengthening our critical infrastructure remains key to enhancing connectivity and minimising logistics…
Our Correspondent The Office of the Vice President and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) have pledged to transform education quality in the North East region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Declaring open an in-person training of 150 Teachers from various Secondary schools in Borno, Mahmud Muhammad, the Personal Assistant Domestic & North-East Affairs, Office of the Vice-President said, the programme is for teachers in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and Gombe. Reports that the training under the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Program (ASSEP), is a follow up to the online version where several hundreds…
Our Correspondent The Joint Arab-Islamic Summit has mandated Nigeria and other member states on the Ministerial Committee to engage global leaders towards ending the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon. This decision was part of the resolution of the extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Tuesday. He said that Tinubu and other leaders from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States were in attendance. The Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, led by the Kingdom…
Sani Mohammed Chairman of Makoda Local Government Council, Alhaji Auwalu A. Isah Jibga has reitterated his determination in improving the lots of the larger environment especially in the field of Education and Health. He disclosed this in a speech during the Handing over of a ambulance at the premises of the Council’s secretariat in Koguna. The Chairman explained that the vehicle was fixed aimed at facilitating the affairs of the Health section particularly at this period that things are biting harder as a result of the hike in fuel price . Alhaji Auwalu Jibga , hoped it will be adequately…
Musa Tanko Kano State Government has inaugurated seven -man committee on repatriation of street children The Committee which iis under Commander General of State Hisbah corps, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa was inaugurated by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi on behalf the state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking , Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi said the step was taken after a request by the Hisbah Board on looming dangers if the activities of street children were allowed to go unchecked. He added that many public and private buildings were taken over them and a lot of crimes…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Government on Tuesday closed its case before an Upper Shari’a Court, against Shafi’u Abubakar, 38, the alleged mosque arsonist. Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Kano, is charged with culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire. Reports that the prosecution had earlier presented six witnesses. At the resumed sitting, the Prosecution Counsel and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) of the Kano State Ministry of Justice, Salisu Tahir presented ASP l Abdullahi Sajo, as prosecution witness (Pw 7). Tahir also tendered the defendant’s confessional statement in English and Hausa languages,…
Isyaku Ibrahim All is now set for the commencement of the 37th edition of annual Dala Hard Court Tennis event The tourney will begin on the fifteenth of this month to Saturday the twenty third While speaking in an interaction with Newsmen on the level of their preparation the Tournament ‘s Director,Malam Yusuf said it is no longer a story that the competition is the only surviving Tennis event nationwide after Lord Rumens ,Ogbe Hard Court and Kaduna Clay Court among others have elapsed Malam Yusut Datti attributed the feat to accountability, transparency, commitment as well as passion for teeming…
Our Correspondent The year 2024 has seen a staggering 1,000 per cent or ten-fold surge in sexual violence against children in Haiti, during an unprecedented crisis which has seen armed gangs continue to terrorise communities amid a growing humanitarian disaster. Virginia Gamba, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, highlighted the impact on children of the extreme levels of brutality and lawlessness across the country. “Children are being used by armed gangs in Haiti and we are witnessing some recent troubling trends, notably the use of sexual violence, including rape and collective rape, as a weapon…
Our Correspondent Dozens of world leaders are set to give speeches at the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan setting the tone for the two-week negotiations. Among others, UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected to speak. Representatives from almost 200 states are attending the summit, known as COP29, in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, which got under way on Monday. They are to discuss how to contain the climate crisis and mitigate its consequences, which include more frequent and severe flooding, cyclones, forest fires, heatwaves and droughts. The summit also aims to address new financial commitments to poor countries that are…
Auwalu Musa Yola Chairman of Madobi Local Government Council Alhaji Suleiman Dan Azumi has vowed to work with Hisba personnel aimed at uplifting togetherness and harmonious co existence Alhaji Suleiman Dan Azumi was speaking while welcoming Hisbah Commander of the Area on a courtesy visit He lauded them over their level of sacrifice, patriotism, determination and agility charging them to keep the flag flying not minding the pittance they were being paid as according to him their reward lies in the heaven Alhaji Suleiman Dan Azumi said being partners in progress all working to propagate the ideals of Government,they would…
Our Correspondent The Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes has expressed determination to increase budgetary allocation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to effectively carry out its anti-graft obligation. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Emmanuel Udende, said this when he led the committee members on an oversight visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, on Monday. The committee chairman said in honesty, the EFCC required more funding. “When the EFCC chairman is telling you that he needs a software that will tackle virtual and fraudulent cryptocurrency trading, valued at about N3.4billion, then,…
Dear Hon. YOU ARE A POLITICAL DISAPPOINTMENT TO THE NORTH AND YOUR EVIL CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE NORTHERN NIGERIAN INTEREST IN RESPECT OF THE MALEVOLENT AND ANTI – NORTH TAX REFORM BILL SHALL NOT SUCCEED The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), on behalf of the 19 Northern States leadership of the Assembly, wishes to express our unequivocal disappointment in you, following a recent TV interview you granted, and outrightly endorsed the evil plan to undermine the North, and further relegate the region economically and commercially. Your shameful act of publicly supporting the proposed tax reform bill put forth by the…
Our Correspondent The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary actions against eight judiciary staff. Baba Jibo spokesman Kano State Judiciary made this Known in a statement issued on Sunday He said the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC) investigated two petitions filed against Magistrate Nasir Ado, where the investigation revealed that the magistrate conducted a proceeding without record and when asked he falsified and tampered with the record to show that there was a record of the proceeding. He also said, the commission adopted the recommendation of the JPCC, that Nasir Ado’s actions of falsifying and tampering of…
Isyaku Ibrahim New Executives elected to navigate the affairs of Tudun Wada Foundation have taken oath of office Speaking at the inauguration the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Organization Alhaji Aminu Dangana, reminded the gathering that funds realized at a fund raising event chaired by former military Governor of Plateau State Colonel Habibu Idris Shu’iabu some years ago are still being used for the purpose given Alhaji Aminu Dangana drew the attention of the Executives on the need to use their offices in serving the generality rather than on frivolities He pointed out that much is expected from them…
Ado Salisu Inaugurating the society, the chairman of Kano state football coaches chapter, Magistrate Ibrahim Gwadabe encourage them to acquire more knowledge on the law of the game. Magistrate Ibrahim Gwadabe who double as the executive member of the national coaches Association said that acquiring the knowledge of the game will go along way in contributing to the development of football in the area and state as well as in the country. He explained that the state chapter will work hand in hand with Sabon Gari society aimed at moving the state to greater heights. Earlier, the chairman of the…
By Yusuf A Yusuf The fourth edition of the Nigerian Chief of Air Staff Peace Cup football competition is a concept for an annual football tournament between selected teams of Under 20 from all the 36 states, including Abuja, which will be continued as one of the non-kinetic approaches in the war against all criminal activities in the country. The host commander of the 455 Base Services, Group Captain Mustapha Sulaiman, said the Nigerian Air Force adopted the non-kinetic approach against insurgency, drug abuse, and other things, following the realization that the desire to change the bad psychological thinking of…
Isyaku Ibrahim Hard fighting Kano darling Football side Kano Pillars alias Sai Masu Gida on Saturday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium formerly known as Ogbe Stadium humiliated host Bendel before their home crowd to prove book makers wrong The Kano team under the tutelage of former football star Usman Abdullah who went to the match with full confidence having earlier thrashed Rangers some weeks ago at home played according to instructions to prove a point Thus any move by the home side was thwarted by the visitors parading Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa,Shehu Abdullahi and Rabiu Ali Pele popularly called legend…
Isyaku Ibrahim New Executives have been elected to observe the affairs of Tudun Wada Foundation in Nasarawa Local Government for the next four years Announcing the result shortly after the conclusion of the exercise held at filin Tudun Wada,the Chief Electoral Officer of the exercise Brigadier General Auwalu Muhammad (RTD), described Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Usman as the duly elected chairman having scored 701 voted. The position of first vice chairman went to Comrade Halima S Ahmad who garnered 733 votes The Electoral Officer added that that of the second vice chairman was also won by another female in that order…
Isyaku Ibrahim A consummate business mogul in the State Capital,Alhaji Aminu Dangane says he is optimistic crop of new Executives elected to steer the activities of Tudun Wada Foundation in Nasarawa Local Government Area will take the outfit to the promise land Alhaji Aminu Dangana who is the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Organization,made the statement while fielding questions from journalists on wise range of issues shortly after the election of the new officials to run it activities for the next four years He described the new grooms as group of individuals that have made name in their various…
Hassana Aminu Dala Local Government Area observed a major cleaning exercise at the local government secretariat to improve environmental hygiene and enhance the well-being of staffers and visitors. Speaking Head of the WASH Department, of the council ,Alhaji Kamalu Datti, wudilawa , stressed that the exercise was aimed at getting rid of deadly insects and rubbish within the edifice and it’s vicinity He thanked the Council Chairman for his effort in repairing their tipping tricycle so as to facilitate the evacuation of waste and other garbages He noted that the clean up , will be a continuous exercise with a…
Abdullahi Sani Suleiman Over 1,000 Students have benefitted from Aliyu Madaki Gini Scholarship Programme who is the Member representing Dala Federal Constituency at the Federal Legislature and equally it’s Deputy Minority Leader, The program, was aimed at enhancing the capacity of health sector and improving other professions in which an estimate of over N51 million. was set aside for the scheme Speaking at the flag-off held at Down Waterfall Event Centre Sharada Quarters, Kano, Legislator Aliyu Madakin Gini, emphasized the importance of education towards societal development and advised beneficiaries to develop keen interest in the course of the program with…
Isyaku Ibrahim Benin Warlords Bendel Insurance with this afternoon at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium formerly Ogbe Stadium test the might of Kano Pillars The encounter from all indication is expected to be harsh going by the how the two sides are direly in need of the vital points with a view to improving their stand on the log Historically, right from the period of towering defender Victor Oduah,David Adiele,Lawrence Okpokona and others match between the Benin team and Kano teams particularly Raccah Rovers parading stars like Abubakar Muhammed alias field Marshal Anas Ahmed old but clever Hussein Alabi usually proved to…
Ibrahim Abdullahi In what could be termed as beginning with right footing, the people of Gaya local government have been assured of healthcare enhancement owing to its significance to socioeconomic well-being. The newly elected Chairman of the LGA, Mahmud Tajo Gaya made the assurance in an exclusive interview with the Public Relations Unit of the state Ministry of Health during the just concluded 2024 polio OBR4 campaign at the National Programme on Immunization (NPI) office in the area. Tajo Gaya asserts that he is passionate with healthcare because he is a health worker by profession and former Senior Special Assistant…
Lirwanu Idris Malikawa Garu This year’s edition of the annual Nigeria National League, NNL pre season. soccer tournament tagged “Ahlan Cup” is scheduled to kick off on 20th – 30th November at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi State. According to the Co Ordinator of the tournament, Abahurarai Dahiru said 16 teams have indicates interest to participate in the tournament. Abahurarai Dahiru said the annual tournament is an avenue that gives the participating teams the platform to showcase their prepadeness ahead of the forthcoming 2024/2025 NNL season. He disclosed that required logistics have been put in place for the conduct of…
Ibrahim Adamu Kofar Nassarawa Kano State government has Inaugurated a Technical Committee for the development of Transport policy green paper Speaking at the event, ,Commissioner for Transport Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol, said the committee was constituted to Improve Transportation system to go inline with best global practices . Reviewing the draft document as well develop a full transport policy for the benefit of the state. The Commissioner added that the thirty member committee, was mandated to ascertain, conduct general review of the entire policy plans and factor in other options where applicable based on the present perculiarities. Other terms of…