A fresh controversy has hit Saturday’s local government election in Kano State as a Federal High Court on Friday sacked the 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Justice Simon Amobede sacked the NNPP candidates while delivering judgment in a suit filed by a faction of the party led by Dalhatu Shehu Usman. The judge asked the faction to submit its list of candidates to the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, for clearance. The defendants in the case are the Independent National Electoral Commission, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, Inspector General of Police…
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Our Correspondent Kano State Government,in consultation with security agencies, has placed restriction of movement of persons and vehicles across the state from 12:00 midnight on Friday to 6:00 pm. on Saturday. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye Said. The restriction is aimed at ensuring peaceful and orderly conduct of the local government elections, which will be held in all 484 wards across the 44 LGAs of the state. Persons on official election duties and those engaged in essential servicesare however exempted from the restriction. All eligible voters are advised to come out to exercise their…
Isyaku Ibrahim The Activist Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya was speaking at a parley organized by Centre by Citizens for Development and Education in collaboration with organisation for Community and Civic Engagement likewise Citizen Voice Against Corruption He said the judge need to be called to order in view of his selfishness which he said we’re highly unbecoming and unwanted According to him anything capable of causing unrest in the larger society should be avoided in the interest of peace,love, understanding ,and harmonious co existence of the polity He explained that as a serving judge,he has to maintain his non partisanship based…
Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu university (KHAIRUN) Professor Abdulrashid Garba has reiterated the institution’s commitment in promoting a culture of reading by prioritizing the university library. Prof Garba revealed this hint during an event with the theme Reading as Barriers Breakers and Excellence Propeller: The role of stakeholders in sustaining the culture of reading organised by KHAIRUN in collaboration with the National Library of Nigeria at 2024 Annual readership promotion campaign held in the university. The vice chancellor who double as the chairman of the occasion explained that the event will go along way in motivating…
Ramatu Garba The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), has inducted 39 pharmaceutical graduates of the Bayero University Kano (BUK), as Doctors of Pharmacy (Pharm D). The Registrar of the council, Ibrahim Ahmed, stated this during the Oath Taking/Induction for 2023 Pharm D graduates from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the university, on Thursday in Kano. Represented by Anthony Idoko, Director Education and Training, PCN, Ahmed said the event is one of the criteria among other requirements stipulated by PCN Establishment Act, 2022, to be fulfill prior to registration as a pharmacist. “As you take oath today and become inducted…
Our Correspondent A former chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists in Kano Comrade Sama’ila Ammai Maizare, has enjoined the new leadership in Kano to do the needful in sanitizing the pen profession He was speaking while exchanging views with the Executive on a courtesy call He pointed out that this became necessary in view of how such people are denting the good name of the profession being the fourth estate of the realm Comrade Maizare maintained that hands need to be joined together so as to salvage the situation before it degenerate He described the proliferation of media outlets statewide…
Our Correspondent Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has carried out a series of community service and public awareness programmes as part of its activities for this year’s Sustainability Week in Kogi State. Speaking, Dr. Eseosa Ighile, Head of the Sustainability Department at Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, highlighted that the company was using Sustainability Week to engage with and support local communities through donations and outreach. She said: “Obajana Sustainability Champions visited the Ministry of Mercy orphanage in Lokoja, providing essential supplies, food items, and spending quality time with the children and residents. The day was filled with fun activities, including…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Comnand, has received 15 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, stated this on Wednesday in Kano at the handing over of the rescued victims by the Nigeria Police Force Kano State Command. Babale said that the victims, whose final destination was Libya, were rescued in a house at Bachirawa Quarters in Kano by a team of policemen attached to Bachirawa Division. The NAPTIP boss said the ages of victims being trafficked ranged between 17 and 40 and comprised of…
Isyaku Ibrahim Chairman Kano State Independent Electoral Commission Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi says Saturday ‘s Local Government Polls remains unstoppable The University Don,was speaking at a town hall gathering jointly organized by the Electoral body in collaboration with Citizen for Development and Education for citizen groups and other stakeholders He described election as the bedrock for Democratic process through which one could occupy political office likewise be unseated Professor Sani Lawal explained that Democratic ideal is an act of tolerance, cordiality and healthy competition among the wider public He pointed out that preparations have almost been completed towards the upcoming…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday,fixed Nov.20, for hearing in pending applications in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation against the National Chairman All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others. The state government instituted an eight-count charge bordering on bribery allegations, Misappropriation and division of public funds running into billions of Niara against Ganduje, alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar. Others are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited,Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. When the case came up for hearing of the 6th defendant preliminary objection, counsel to…
Our Correspondence Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa ,and made available to Time Express in Kano. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure. During the report presentation, Governor Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research…
Our Correspondence Kano State Upper Shari’a Court has ordered AIG Zone One to investigate suspended Jigawa Commissioner, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, over allegations of enticing married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu The Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the order following a Direct Complaint filed before his court by Husband to the 1st Defendant; Nasir Buba, praying the court to order police to conduct an investigation over the alleged relationship between his wife and Auwalu Sankara. During the court session today, Tuesday, Counsel to the Complainant, Barrister Haruna Magashi, holding the brief of Barrister Sa’id Muhammad Tudun Wada told the court that they…
Our Correspondence A Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by Justice Simon Amobed has disqualified Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi from being Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) for being a political party card-carrying member This was sequel to a suit filed by Aminu Aliyu Tiga and All Progressive Congress (APC). The defendants in the suit are Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney General , Kano State, INEC, Director, Department of State Services. Others are Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, State Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State…
Our Correspondence The Kano State Government has revoked the accreditation of 14 journalists covering the government house, effective immediately. Spokesman to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in a message to the affected pressmen, on Monday, directed them to report back to their respective offices for replacement to be forwarded by their various organisations. Although no reason was given for the withdrawal of their accreditation, but in the message posted on the Whatsapp group of the government house crew by Sanusi Bature urged them to abide by the directive that takes effect from today, Tuesday. The statement thus read, ‘’Gentlemen of…
Isyaku Ibrahim Arrangements are in top gear towards the return of Kano darling Football Club Pillars to their Base in the ancient City sooner than later An impeccable source that spoke to Journalists,said the renovation work at the pitch is as good as being wrapped up in a matter of time as the contractor is hasting the remaining work It added that having understood the importance of the team playing it matches at its permanent ground, the contractor is doing all the needful with a view to matching theory with action as Government is serious on the issue in order…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano Pillars yesterday at their temporary ground Muhammadu Dikko stadium Katsina failed in their bid to win two consecutive matches in the ongoing premier league games The pyramid City Lads fresh from their heroic mid week against Enugu Rangers in Enugu, played one all draw against visiting Kwara United from Ilorin Kwara United first scored barely four minutes of resumption of play in the second half While the host even scores in the fifty six minutes of the cracker via new boy zulkifilu All efforts by the Kano side to increase the tally were thwarted by the visitors…
Dahiru Lawan K/Wambai The Deputy Governor was speaking at a 3 -Day workshop organized by the Ministry For Local Government with a view to creating awareness on pre and post-election violence as it is fast approaching The gathering was held at Bala Dawaki Multi purpose Conference Hall behind Dawakin Kudu Local Government secretariat, brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including security agencies, community leaders, and politicians, where strategies for the prevention of possible electoral violence and promoting peaceful elections were discussed likewise giving opportunities for prompt solutions. Speaking while declaring open the workshop the Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussaslam Gwarzo,…
By Uba Abdullahi It is apparently clear that our teeming youth are trooping to an unknown destinations on daily basis from their fatherland in search of greener pastures in the name of migration,yes migration but absolutely illegal migration mostly without the consent of both their parents and Authorities Unfortunately it had gone to the extent that even those who undergone professional trainings in a formal education systems engages in this illicit migration scenario. In local jargon they called it “JAPA” which is a system of grouping together to migrate to another country, as one may find different professionals who feels…
Isyaku Ibrahim English giants Manchester United brought to an end their win drought in the new football season in England. The North London side playing before their fanatical supporters humiliated Brentford by two goals to one this afternoon Brentford netted the curtain raiser in the late minutes of the game via a corner kick as the first forty five minutes stood one nil in favour of the visitors Some minutes after resumption of play in the second half the host levelled scores through a lobby by Marcus Rashford which Argentine import Garnacho did not waste time in making use of…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Friday, sentenced a 27-year-old man, Abdullahi Lawan, to seven years imprisonment for sexually abusing three teenage boys. Lawan, of Rangaza Damagari area in Ungogo Local Government, Kano State, was convicted on three-count charge of sexual abuse after he pleaded guilty to the charges. Delivering judgment, Justice Aisha Mahmoud, sentenced the convict to seven years imprisonment on each of the three-count charge preferred against him by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons(NAPTIP), Kano Command. Mahmoud held that the prosecution had proven his case beyond reasonable doubt. She sentenced the…
By Uba Abdullahi The death of over one hundred and fifty persons as a result of fire incidence in Majia town of Taura local government area in Jigawa State had been described as a great loss to the Nation The description was made by the Executive Chairman of Roni Local Government Area Hon. Abba Ya’u Roni in a condolence message sent to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State Alhaji Umar Namadi Danmodi,and the People of Majia and Taura Local government area,stressing that the People of Roni Local Government are deeply worried with this sad news over this tragedy which led…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Ministry of Education has indicated its readiness to work with Alumni of Old Boys Associations across the state to improve the standard of education. The State Commissioner Ministry of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa gave the assurance today Thursday when he received executive members of Rumfa old boys association, class ’94 who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Miinistry Hajiya Kubra Imam, the Commissioner Maintained that for education to progress, there is need for collective efforts between government, individuals and other non-governmental organizations that could…
By Uba Abdullahi It was highly so disheartening the way and manner Nigerians were treated and even sentences to extreme trauma and many lost their lives outside their fatherland in the name of migration to certain countries in the so called search for “a greener pastures” This maltreatments is so alarming to the extent that many lost their lives on their way to other countries along the way especially those who take the routes of Sahara Desert or other outlets from African Countinent. Reports indicates that most of these migrants do not get the official permissions from their home countries…
Ado Salisu The management of Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu university has congratulated Bayero university Kano on its remarkable achievements of emerging 6th position in Nigerian university ranking and make impressive impact in the world ranking. In a congratulatory letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, sebt to the BUK’s vice chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas and made it available to newsmen in Kano, described the feat recorded by BUK as a sign commitment and hardwork. Professor Garba however said the university score 48.8 in the international outlook which surpassing even the first ranked institution in that category…
Uba Abdullahi On it’s drive to ensure a healthy environment,the Management of Al’umma College of Health Science and Technology, Dambatta pledge to play a complimentary role of hand washing initiative as panacea for oral hygiene as well as massive mobilisations on the use of mosquito nets as a surest way against the rapid spread of malaria in the society The Registrar,Alhaji Usman Nasir, further stressed that, considering the government huge spending on Health issues it had become highly imperative for the management of the College to further identified with state government in this drive. The Registrar then appealed to parents…
Isyaku Ibrahim Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been extolled over his level of tenacity in matching words with action Commander of the State Office of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria Alhaji Muhammadu Shehu Rabiu, made the commendation in an interview with Newsmen on the conversion of their state office to an upstairs by present administration He explained that the renovation which had since started will by no means provide a conducive atmosphere for fellow members to observe their spelt out voluntary assignment devoid of hitch as has been the case previously Alhaji Muhammad Shehu Rabiu added that for years they…
Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, says that it has recently secured the conviction of four drug traffickers in the state. The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Kano, said the agency secured the conviction on Tuesday. Idris-Ahmad said that the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight against drug-related offences in the state. According to him, the agency secured multiple convictions in one day, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining a…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have distributed relief items to 494 households affected by windstorms in the state. The presentation was made by Gov. Abba Yusuf to those affected in Ajingi and Warawa Local Government Areas of the state. The governor was represented at the event by Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Yusuf lauded NEMA and the Federal Government for always giving succour to affected victims and vulnerable groups in the state. Yusuf urged residents of the state to desist from dumping waste in waterways and…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano Pillars Football Club otherwise called Sai Masu Gida for the first time since the commencement of top flight in 1990 came out with maximum three points from Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium tagged the Cathedral against home team Enugu Rangers The pyramid City Lads, walloped the Flying Antelopes in front of their teeming fans by four goals to three Two of the goals were scored courtesy of team permanent captain Rabiu Ali Pele while Super Eagles Skipper Ahmed Musa who in their last home game against Sunshine of Akure ,netted twice, scored the third goal of the epic encounter…
By Zainab Olufunmi The centre for renewable Energy and Sustainable Transitions (CREST), has urged the federal government to set clear goals on achieving sustainable energy to address the erratic power supply in the country. The President elect of the Nigerian Academy of Sciences(NAS), Emeritus Prof. Abubakar Sambo who spoke at the event on Wednesday during the maiden international conference on renewal and sustainable energy systems organised by CREST said that federal government to have the political will and determination to take action on utilizing the renewable energies the country is abundantly bless with. According to him, “counties set clear goals…
Isyaku Ibrahim Death, a wise statement says is inevitable as for anyone of us is time appointed and when it is due one cannot wait This was what occurred barely some days ago to a Woman of the Hour and Woman of substance Malama Surayya Aminu otherwise called Sai Mama in an auto crash along Lokoja Road in Kogi State Definitely,the death came as a shock and a big blow to one and all created a huge void to the wider domain in view of the deceased openness, straight forwardness,commitment, determination, friendliness and above all joviality Those that knew her…
Our Correspondent Dangote Cement Plc in Gboko, Benue State, has scaled up its social responsibility schemes for its host communities, the company said. In a statement from its Branding and Corporate Communications Department, Dangote Cement highlighted its expanded interventions as part of the company’s observance of Global Sustainability Week. “Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko is committed to addressing the impact of its activities and contributing to sustainable development through projects and initiatives that promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable communities,” the statement read. It also noted that beyond the annual Sustainability Week initiatives, which include medical and charity outreach programs, the Sustainability…
…. Sudan Coach James Kwesi Appiah Hails Saidu’s Mastermind Tactics in 2-0 Win over Ghana. By Bello Abdullahi (Papa) In a landmark achievement, Muhammad Bashiru Saidu, a trailblazing football tactician from northern Nigeria, is poised to become the first Nigerian to complete the prestigious UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management Program. This feat has captured the attention of top teams in Nigeria and Africa, eager to elevate their game to unprecedented heights. Saidu’s exceptional expertise was recently showcased in Sudan’s stunning 2-0 victory over Ghana in the AFCON 2025 qualifier. Sudan national team coach, James Kwesi Appiah, lavished praise on Saidu,…
Ramatu Garba A Kano Upper Shari’a Court, on Wednesday, issued summons for two prosecution witnesses, Bashir Sale and Salisu Sani, to testify in the ongoing trial of Shafi’u Abubakar, 38, the alleged mosque arsonist. Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Kano, is charged with culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grevous hurt and mischief by fire. The presiding judge, Malam Halhalatu Zakariyya, issued the summons following a request by the prosection counsel and the Director Public Prosecution (DPP) Kano State Ministry of Justice, Mr Salisu Tahir. Sale and Sani, both residents of Gadan Larabar Abasawa Village, Gezawa Local Government Kano,…
Our Correspondent Abdulmalik Muhammad Tanko and Hashimu Isyaku have filed a notice appeal, challenging their death sentences at the Court of Appeal, Kano Division, over the Kidnap and murder of 5-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Periscope.ng recalls that on the 28th July, 2022 a Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Usman Mallam Na’abba had sentenced the duo to death by hanging at the conclusion of the trial. They were additionally convicted to 5 and 4 years each for conspiracy. They allegedly conspired and kidnapped the deceased from Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Islamic Foundation killed and buried her in a shallow grave…
By Zainab Olufunmi Corps Commander Umar Matazu, had been appointed as the new FRSC sector commander in kano. Abdullahi Labaran, the Public Relations Officer FRSC Kano State Sector Command disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kano. Labaran said that Mutazu who had already assume office replaced the Command from Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Ahmed Tijjani Mohammed. The statement also quote the sector commander as saying “that he will continue good work of his predecessor and enhance efforts toward ensuring road awareness campaigns to record a better safer motoring environment in Kano State. He also emphasize the critical importance…
Junaidu Danladi International Day for Rural Women is celebrated on 15th October annually to honour the rural women for their pivotal roles in global development. According to the United Nations, rural women account for about 22% of the global population. They play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their communities. Rural women are facing challenges like higher rates of poverty (as both extreme and multidimensional poverty are higher in rural areas globally), as well as unequal access to education, health and other social services, and employment opportunities. Rural women can also experience gender inequality resulting from discriminatory…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Monday, has sentenced 33-year-old Nasiru Isa to seven years in the correctional centre for sexually exploiting an 11-year old girl. The Presiding Hon. Justice S .M. Shu’aibu, convicted Isa, who resides in Darmanawa Bayan Gidan Kallo of Tarauni Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, on a one-count charge of sexual exploitation. Shu’aibu summarily tried and sentenced the defendant after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He held that the Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Babale, proved his case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently sentenced the defendant to seven years without an…
Isyaku Ibrahim In most societies, Leaders were elected to provide the necessities of life to the wider majority This include sound education,roads network ,effective health care services,beefing security,job opportunities but to mention a few That’s why in the United States during the time of Barack Obama he established a coordinated health care scheme named Obamacare while in other developed nations similar visionary plans were initiated aimed at providing succour to the less privileged in the midst of the greater majority Justifiably,such ideas needs to be given a pat on the back as it shown much concern to the plight of…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano State Command has inaugurated a clinic for medical emergency response to accident victims. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Muhammed, inaugurated the clinic at the command’s headquarters on Saturday in Kano. He said the clinic, named after him, would provide first aid and prompt attention to road accident victims. Muhammed credited the success to collaboration with stakeholders and emphasised adherence to driving rules. He also highlighted the FRSC’s mobile application for real-time data and feedback. Sector Commander Ahmed Mohammed lauded joint efforts with stakeholders, while Secretary to Kano State Government, Dr Abdullahi…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Peter Sylvest-Aisedu, to 30 months imprisonment for attempting to traffic a 30-year-old woman from Edo State to Italy. Sylvest-Aisedu of No. 5, Rue Boris Vian Jattu, Etsako Local Government Area, Edo State, was convicted on a count charge of attempting to procure an illegal entry. Delivering judgement, Justice Adam Abdullahi, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to a one count charge preferred against him by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Command. Abdullahi held that the prosecution had proven its case…
Auwalu Musa Yola Interim Management Officer of Madobi Local Government Area Alhaji Auwalu Malami has emphasized the crucial role of education in societal development. Alhaji Auwalu Malami echoed remarks while flagging off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to primary and junior secondary schools, in the area held at the local Government Education Authority office. He said the visionary demonstrates Kano State government’s commitment towards ensuring a learned community aimed at producing useful and responsible younger generations On his Part, the Education Secretary of the area Comrade Alasan Adamu who was represented by Malam Magaji S Kasuwa Said the…
By Junaidu Danladi Every October 11 is celebrated as International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize the importance position of girls and the challenges they are facing globally. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. This followed the adoption of the World Conference on Women held at Beijing in 1995. The Day focuses on the attention on the need to address the challenges girls’ face, to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. The theme of 2024 International Day of the Girl theme is “Girls’…
Our Correspondence The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected claims of poor treatment on arrival in Nigeria by the captain of the Libya senior men national team, Faisal Al-Badri. NFF insists the Libyan Football Federation created chaos for its own team, the Mediterranean Knights. NFF’s Assistant Director (Protocol), Mr. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi said the Libya Federation only informed the NFF that its team was landing in Port Harcourt, and not Uyo, only three hours to the team’s arrival on Tuesday. “I spoke to the General Secretary of LFF, at length, on Monday, 7th October and he never hinted that his team would…
Our Correspondence We want to inform our Teeming Members across Nigeria and beyond that some of the Sports Journalists who were earlier kidnapped on their way to cover the first leg of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Super Eagles and Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Uyo, have been released. The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, and indeed SWAN National Secretariat after making necessary contacts immediately our colleagues were abducted around Anambra/Imo axis, have been reliably informed of their release following pressure by the proactive Nigerian Security Operatives on the Kidnappers. SWAN therefore…
Rabi’u Khalil Kura Monarch of Rano, Alh. Muhammad Isa Umaru, has described community policing as the solution to security challenges affecting some parts of this region The Royal Father was speaking while exchanging views with the Area Commandant of the Police Constabulary Unit in charge of Rano area command. The Emir underscored the need for enhancing collaboration between law enforcement agents and host communities with a view to ensuring the ends justify the means “The police cannot do the job alone,” he stated, highlighting the importance of community involvement in security efforts going by the fact that it is a…
Zainab Olufunmi The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kano State, has flagged-off sensitization campaign on national anthem and national value Charter across the state. The acting direction NOA Kano Director Alhaji Rabi’u Ado flagged off the campaign. According to him, NOA is now more than ever before ready to take the campaign on National Anthem and the Charter Value to the grassroots. Rabi’u Ado pointed out that people at all levels should rally behind the ongoing campaign with a view to move Nigeria forward. “The aim of the program is to re-orientate and redirect Nigerians, regardless of class, ethnicity, or religion…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Thursday, again restrained the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero from renovating the Nassarawa Mini Palace. The applicants in the matter are the Kano State Government, the Attorney-General of Kano and the Kano Emirate Council. The applicants, through their counsel Rilwanu Umar SAN, filed a motion exparte dated Sept.12. praying the court to restrain Ado-Bayero, from renovating Nasarawa mini palace situated along State Road Kano. In her ruling on interlocutory injunction, the presiding Judge and Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, held that the applicant’s prayer was meritorious and…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting two teenage girls. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Akar of Gidan Wanka, Unity Road, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano with two-count charge on trafficking and sexual exploitation. Delivering judgment, Justice S M Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. Shu’aibu sentenced the defendant to 14 years imprisonment without option of fine. The judge also ordered him to pay additional fine…
Ado Salisu The much awaited new date for Gombe Inter-Secondary Schools AthIetics Championships is finally here. The Premier event will now hold on November 11th – 16th, 2024 as the prestigious Pantami Stadium will host over 85 Secondary Schools from 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State, a development which is viewed as unprecedented in the annals of Sports in the State. October, 18th to 24th 2024 previously fixed for the championship was scraped following scheduled government activity involving the State Education Ministry. Over 65 Secondary Schools Games Masters have since been trained for the meet with an estimated number…