By Zainab Olufunmi Kano State Government says it has put measures in place to stop the diversion of drugs and medical consumables in state-owned medical facilities across its 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Mr Gali Sule, the Director-General (DG), Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumable Supply Agency, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday. Sule said the action was to alert the public on the development. He said the agency had serious challenges with some of its facilities where health workers divert commodities, particularly drugs and consumables. He warned perpetrators, whom he described as…
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Our Correspondence Residents around Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri, Borno State, trying to escape flooding are now thrown into confusion as some animals in the zoo have started coming out. Reports that an Ostrich and a crocodile have already escaped as the flood rages on, raising fears that others like elephants, lions, and snakes domiciled in the zoo may find their way out at any moment. While one of the crocodiles that escaped was found dead after it was attacked by some unidentified person, the Ostrich has been wandering. When contacted, the Director, Forest and Wildlife, Mr Ayuba Peter, who…
Our Correspondence Determined to support government effort in bolstering youth empowerment and fast-tracking economic development in Nigeria, the Dangote Cement Plc is set to deliver a multi-million naira Skills Development Centre in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The Skill Centre was conceived by the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and the government of Kogi State. A statement from the Company’s Corporate Communications Department quoted Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, as affirming that the company is poised to deliver the project within the coming months. He stated that the Skill Centre is part of…
Zainab Olufunmi A non governmental organization the Campaign for Transformative Governance (CFTG) has organized a multi- stakeholders dialogue town hall meeting in Kano. The state chairman CFTG Kano Comrade Usman Abdulhamid explained that, the meeting is a means to bring together all the stakeholders, mobilize and sensitize them on how to engage government and how Kano people can have a say in governance. “To discuss in the areas of education , health, water resources and other important issues that affect the people in Kano” He stressed that, CFTG is a coalition of civil society organizations CSOs, labour unions, community based…
Isyaku Ibrahim Comrade Bahijja Malam Kabara was inaugurated as the Chairperson of Kano wing of National Association of Women in Journalists at a mammoth event held at Press Centre in the metropolis In her post inaugural speech Comrade Bahijja Kabara, vowed to do her best in boosting the pen profession statewide She however pledged to run a broad-based administration whereby members will accord their input aimed at attaining spelt out goals and objectives The Chairperson who was joyful, furthermore reiterated her resolve in according welfare of members special regard She enjoined the wider membership not to hesitate to alert her…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kano State Government has postponed resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of 2024/2025 academic session. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru quoted the Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explaining that the decision to postpone the resumption date is compelled by some urgent reasons. Umar Doguwa disclosed that another day for the schools resumption would soon be announced by the ministry. ” I wish to inform pupils, students and parents that the announcement earlier made for schools resumption on 8th and 9th Sept,…
Ramatu Garba The Kano state government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), distributed relief items to 553 households affected by windstorm. Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, stated this during the distribution of the relief items to persons affected by the disaster in Minjibir and Gabasawa Local Government Areas of the state. Represented by Amina Abdullahi, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the governor lauded the Federal Government for the gesture. “We conducted many stakeholders’ meeting, awareness and sensitisation to avert flood in the state,” he said. He urged residents of the state to desist from dumping of waste on…
Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged Special Marshals in Zone One, comprising of four states to be professionalism and civil in discharging their duties. The Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RSIHQ, Kaduna Corps Commander Ahmed Umar, gave the charge during the 2024 zonal conference at the FRSC headquarters in Kano on Saturday. The theme of the conference: “Leveraging Technology for improved Traffic Management and Enforcement: The FRSC digitalised approach.” The Acting Zonal Commander, represented by the Sector Commander, Kano Command, Ahmed Muhammed, said about 200 Special Marshals across the zone were in attendance, including the Zonal Commander.…
Uba Abdullahi This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the State His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam while lunching interventions provided by Hon. Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu, Majority Whip of the State House of Assembly representing Gabasawa Constituency to his constituents held at Zakirai,Headquarters of Gabasawa local government area Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Hon. Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso said the State government is embarking on projects and programs in consideration with the yearnings and aspirations of the people which put Kano State ahead of it’s contemporaries on matters related to…
Ibrahim Abdullahi Appreciating the prowess of the Kano state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf in transforming the health sector, the Voice of Northern Nigeria Students (VONNIS) had conferred him with the Man of Gold Award. Explaining reasons of the award, the National President of VONNIS, Musa Abdussalam Muhammad Wakili, said it was because of their realisation that Dr. Labaran was a man of integrity and decorum who discharges his assignments with expertise and total commitment. He noted that in one year of his commissionership, Dr. Labaran has achieved a lot in changing the shape of the state health…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll from the building collapse at Noman’s Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano, has risen to three with two injured persons. The NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Thursday. NAN reports that a two-storey building at Noman’s Land Quarters collapsed at about 2 am. Abdullahi said: “Four persons earlier rescued by our team included a husband, wife and two children. “Out of the victims, the two children were confirmed dead, while the…
By Olufunmi Zainab Dr. Ibrahim Zikirullahi, the Executive Director, Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civil Education (CHRICED) has identified Community participation has as an effective driver of rural development. Zikirullahi, spoke on Thursday at a training organised for Media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on transparency, accountability in constituency projects service delivery in Kano. “The sense of belonging to the federal and state in most communities is through constituency projects, hence they need be involved to ensure execution to the latter and specifications. “Lack of involvement of the communities in the initiation of constituency projects seems to affect its…
Uba Abdullahi The recent appointment of Dr Mansur Muktar Adnan OFR as Chairman of the Bank of Industry by the Presidency had been identified as a right step towards repositioning the sector. This was made known by the Chairman,House Committee on Privatization and member,representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Rt.Hon.Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari in appreciation to the Presidency’s appointment on Dr Mansur, considering his versatile experiences in Financial and Accounting Management both at local and global levels. Chidari, further stated that Dr Mansur, who was erudite Scholar in fiscal management was one time Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planing from 2008…
Our Correspondence For the seventh consecutive years, Dangote Industries Limited, has again emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom and many others. The latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® rankings, an annual celebration of the most influential and valuable brands in the country, revealed this. Dangote is immediately followed by MTN Nigeria, which not only ranks second overall but also emerged as the Most Popular Brand in the country for the year, according to the Top-of-Mind (TOM) survey. MTN’s strong consumer connection and widespread recognition highlight its significant…
Isyaku Ibrahim Alhaji Abdullahi Musa stated this at the first Bi annual meeting of Kano Consultative Committee on Statistics It was never an understatement that Kano always leads while others follow in all aspects of socio economic endeavours While speaking at the gathering the Head of Service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa urged the participants to make the best use of what they acquired in tackling corruption across the society in view of it ills Alhaji Abdullahi Musa who commended the foresight behind organising the meeting said effective Data usage would greatly help in ensuring speedy development particularly at this period that…
Isyaku Ibrahim Manchester United yesterday lost to mighty Liverpool before their fanatical supporters at the famous Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester City The home team started the match in full spirit but later succumbed to the firing power of their North London arch rivals under Arne Slot Liverpool ‘s Columbiana import Louis Diaz got the opener as a result of Casemiro’s blunder he later on increased the tally through similar mistake by the former Real Madrid’s midfielder to make it two nil After resumption of play in the second half regular customer Mohammed Salah tripled the tally through same mistake…
Isyaku Ibrahim Vice Chancellor of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa has underscored the need for fellow Academics to prioritize works that would uplift learning and their status The University Don was speaking at a Book presentation titlled “Kamusun Kebabbun Kalmomin Fikihun Malikiyya”meaning Dictionary on some terms in Maliki School of Thought Professor Mukhtar Atiku Karawa who was highly imoressed over the development, maintained that so doing will greatly help in boasting Islamic Arabic knowledge and above all students of learning faculty of rhinking He charged the authors to remain upbeat in writing additional texts that will…
Uba Abdullahi The creation of Jigawa State from the former Kano State has been hailed as both a blessing and an honor, given the numerous developments that have sprouted across all Senatorial Districts. This statement was expressed by Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse, a patriotic indigene of the State, in a goodwill message to the Executive Governor, Dr. Namadi Danmodi. Dr. Dutse,noted that Jigawa State has made significant strides in socioeconomic and political dynamism. He attributed this success to the State’s strategic location and abundant resources, including human, natural, and mineral resources, which are key indicators of development. Furthermore, Dr. Dutse…
Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu The competition which is the third edition has been described by many football stakeholders as the most peaceful, entertain and passionate among others organized in the previous years. Lobi Stars football club of Makurdi is the champions of the tournament after beating Wikki Tourist football club of Bauchi State by 4-3 via penalty after they played 1-1 draw in the regulation time, during the final match of the competition yesterday Friday 30/8/2024 at the New international Stadium Jos, plateau state. The champions Lobi Stars football club went home with trophy and one million Naira while Runners…
Isyaku Ibrahim Existing fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool will be reignited this Sunday as the two North London sides engage in week three of the on going 2024/25 season of English Barclay premier league The duel which will hold at famous Old Trafford Stadium in the heart of Manchester City will see two compatriots dishing out instructions to their players during the cracker They encompass Erik Ten Hag of home team the Red Devils as the Manchester side are fondly called and Arne Slot of Liverpool admirably called the Reds who just succeeded German Jorgen Klopp at the…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano Ministerial Committee set up to investigate the alleged fraud of financial mismanagement at Kano Capital School has submtted it’s final report with recommendations aimed at addressing issues affecting smooth operation of the school. Recall that on 21st March, 2024, 11-member committee under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education Hajiya Kubra Imam was set up to investigate the long existing problems associated with financial mismanagement and other staff claims at Kano Capital School. Receiving the report from the committee in his office, Kano State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa maintained that government…
Uba Abdullahi The people of Dambatta town in Dambatta Local Government of Kano State went agog with completion of Tarred Road network from Barde Primary school to Kofar Kudu junction in Dambatta East ward by the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin. The road which was dilapidated before and became difficult to access is now fully rehabilitated and with full tarred coat which make it easily accessible for road users and further beautify the town . While Speaking residents of the area expressed delight with the intervention of the Senator,stating that “The road network has bring life to the…
Our Correspondence A tragic incident occurred in the Makwarari area of Kano State, where heavy rains led to the collapse of a residential building on Friday. The residence belonged to Tijjani Magaji, a staff with the Kano State Ministry of Information and posted as cameraman at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The collapse resulted in the death of his 35-year-old wife, Balaraba Tijjani. The couple’s two children, Abdulnasir and Abdallah, aged 11 and 13, were also injured in the incident. According to Tijjani Magaji, the heavy rains that began on Thursday night and continued into Friday morning caused the…
Our Correspondence Dangote Group’s industrialization stride in Nigeria has received yet another momentum as federal lawmakers back the company’s stride. Members of the House of Representatives who visited Dangote Cement Plc in Obajana, Kogi State, expressed their delight at the significant economic impact the company has made in Nigeria’s cement subsector. Speaking during the visit, Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi, Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Minerals, who led his team to the Dangote cement plant, emphasized the need for collaboration between Nigeria’s political leaders and investors to drive the country’s industrialization. He noted that Dangote Cement has paved the…
By Yusuf A. Yusuf As the federal ministry of Sports Development fixed today August 28th to September 1st as the date for the zonal elimination of the 8th National Youth Games which will be held in the six geopolitical zones across the Nation. Kano State contingent are the first state to arrived to the venue Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna for the forthcoming zonal elimination of national youth games 2024. Kano to participate in six team events that include Basketball both males and Females, Handball males and females, Rugby and Volleyball the males and females teams, and Football and Hockey only…
Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu The jigawa state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has elected the new executives that would run the affairs of the Association in the next three years. The chairman of credentials committee comrade Musa Ahmad Gumel said all the contestants won the election unopposed. Comrade Musa Ahmad Gumel said the position of chairman went to Suleiman Isyaku Dambatta of freedom Radio Dutse, Ibrahim Isyaku of Jigawa State Television vice chairman, Auwalu Muhammad of NTA Dutse as secretary and Adamu Malali of Horizon FM Dutse as Assistant Secretary. Others are Nura Garba of Freedom Radio Dutse…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru ……Outlines New Steps To Improve The Sector The Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee has conducted a two-day meeting at Kaduna to review progress reports from Technical Working Groups (TWGs) regarding the implementation of basic education initiatives in Kano State. All Stakeholders on Education worked together and reviewed what had been done so far in an effort to address the problems retarding the progress of the state education sector. Addressing the participants, the State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained that following declaration of state of emergency on education by His Excellency Alhaji Abba…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has commenced 9-day extensive orientation programme for 50 students awarded scholarship by the Al-Azhar University of Egyft. The administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf had recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with management of Al-Azhar University dirnig which the University awarded free scholarship programme to 50 Kano students to study Arabic law courses. Addressing the participants during the orientation prgramme taking place at Government Girls College, Kano, the State commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa stated that at the end of the orientation exercise, 80 students from Islamiyya Schools across the 44 local…
By our correspondence 43 improved water facilities have been installed and maintained in rural communities of Gezawa and Karaye Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State through the Water Improvement and Sanitation Enhancement (WISE) project. Mr Simeon Nyiakaa, Chief of Party for the WISE project, said this at the Closeout and Handover ceremony organised by Partners for Development (PfD) on Tuesday in Kano. According to him, these facilities include 28 in schools and six in healthcare centres. Nyiakaa noted that the event was the culmination of PfD’s three years of dedicated efforts and collaboration in Kano and Jigawa states. The…
By our correspondence The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), on Tuesday in Kano, trained 20 Hisbah women personnel on first aid application and treatment. Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary of the society in Kano State, said the training is a basic component of every society. According to him, the training will enable the personnel to serve their communities effectively when rendering first aid. He added that “whenever there is an incident which involve injuries, some Hisbah women personnel attend to victims with first aid treatment before referring such persons to the hospital for comprehensive treatment.” Abdullahi added that “NRCS…
Sani Surajo Abubakar Kano State Government has approved the release of N6,776,175,102.07 for the execution of various projects across the state. This was made known by the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye while addressing a Press briefing on the outcome of the first Special Executive Council meeting meant to deliberate on a presentation of supplementary budget to augment the current fiscal year. According to Baba Dantiye, the council approved N1,777,321,292.24 for the Federal Government/ Universal Basic Education matching grant state counter part funding 1st & 2nd quarters 2024, to be paid in quarterly instalments. Also approval was granted for…
Ameen K. Yassar Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid the foundation for construction of Dambatta – Diggol road in Dambatta local government area and Wasai – Baita road in Minjibir local government area, at the combined cost of N2, 161, 406, 383. 50 and a total length of 15.077 kilometres. Likewise, the governor commissioned the Dambatta Cattle market, one of the five cattle markets reconstructed and upgraded at the total cost of N340 million. The roads and market projects are among many infrastructural interventions in Kano, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund,…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, has been honoured with Eminent man of Intergrity and Peace Ambassador awards by Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Advocacy Initiative. Presenting the award on Thursday in Kano, the National President and convener of the organisation, Dr Garba Suleiman-Marafa, said the award was in recognition of Idris-Ahmad outstanding contributions to peace and security. He said that the award was an opportunity to recognise the Commander exceptional contributions to combating drug menace in Kano State, which was essential for fostering sustainable peace and security in the…
Ramatu Garba The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has urged Kano online journalists to always report critical issues that will enhance economic development and standard of living in the country. The Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu-Aliyu, gave the advice during a one-day training for online journalists under the platform of Association of online Journalists (ASKOJ), organised by ICPC on Wednesday in Kano. Adamu-Aliyu, represented by ICPC Assistant Commissioner, Hassan Saminu, said that the commission found it necessary to partner with online journalists so that they would be acquainted with the requisites requirements of reporting the activities of ICPC…
Uba Abdullahi It had been observed that promoting sporting activities is crucial to academic excellence in an academic environment. The identification was made by the Rector, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure,Dr Sabo Wada Dutse during closing ceremony of Rector’s Cup organized by the Sports Directorate of the Institute Dr Sabo Wada Dutse who was the Special Guest of honor represented by the Dean Students Affairs Dr A.U.Umar said considering the important role of sports in boosting the morale of the students, the Institute place high premium on it and make it an annual events just to encourage the students and…
Uba Abdullahi Effective representations by an elected member in an open democratic system had been identified as a yardstick for evaluating every elected member. The identification was made by a Frontline politician and aide to the Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin while fielding questions from Journalists on the performance of the Senator representing Kano North at the National Assembly. Alhaji Abba Sa’id stated that the positive imprints of Senator Barau Jibrin is being witnessed feeled and touched by the people across the Kano North Senatorial District in particular and the State in general as he was fully committed to bring…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Tuesday, organised an Inter-Secondary Schools Quiz Competition on Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness Campaign in Kano. Speaking at the event, Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi,NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, said the campaign was an initiative to inculcate proper waste management culture among students. “Today we gather not only to test our knowledge but also to engage in a critical conversation on managing our waste sustainably and preparing for the floods that increasingly threaten our communities. “Our world is changing, and with it comes the responsibility to adapt and find innovative solutions to…
Ramatu Garba The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Pius Ukeyima-Akutah, has urged stakeholders in the North-West Zone to fully utilise the inland dry ports for export, to ease Sea Port congestion. Ukeyima-Akutah made the call during a familiarisation/stakeholders interaction with the council staff, and Shippers’ Association from North-West Zone in Kano. He said the NSC is saddled with the responsibility of promoting and developing inland dry ports. “We have three Inland dry ports in the zone, Kaduna, Funtua and one of the foremost is Dala inland dry port in Kano,” he said. The executive secretary noted that with…
Isyaku Ibrahim Chairman Kano State Independent Electoral Commission Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi says the fee for upcoming polls in Kano wil remain l unchanged The Chairman made the declaration while responding to questions from a team of journalists under the Chairmanship of Correspondent Chapel of the State Wing of Nigeria Union of Journalists Comrade Sani Garko He stressed that there is no way such amount could be reduced going by the inflationary trend countrywide which according to him made things unbearable The fire brand Academic in his word posited that if States like Kaduna, Jigawa, Katsina, that are small in…
Zainab Olufunmi A Kano-Based NGO, Centre for Legal Orientation and Humanitarian Aid Initiative (CELOHA) urge leaders to invest in young people and empower them to lead. CELOHA’s Executive Director, Alhaji Mustapha Saeed disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano. He said the future belongs to them it is our responsibility to ensure they have tools, resources, and support to succeed. According to him,”let us harness our collective strength, creativity, and passion to create a world that is worthy of our highest aspirations. “Youth need to work together, address the pressing issues…
Our Correspondent On his efforts to touched the lives of his Constituency, Rt. Hon.Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari had today distributed a cash donation to over one thousand people in Dambatta and Makoda Communities and as well presented an intervention of sewing machines, Irrigation engines and grinding machines across all the twenty one political wards of the two communities. Distributing the items and cash donations,Rt. Hon. Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari said the gesture is part of an efforts to uplift the lives of the people and assured the twin communities that he’ll continue with such interventions with a view to empowered…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have sensitised Kano residents to manage solid waste and prepare against flood in the state. Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator, Kano state Office, stated this on Saturday during a road walk sensitisation and public awareness in Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation on Proper Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness was organised by NEMA in collaboration with Kano SEMA and Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB). Abdullahi, who was represented by Rilwan Isma’il, NEMA Kano Principal Accountant,…
Isyaku Ibrahim What could have been Manchester United’s first draw as the new English premier League season commences was avoided courtesy of a late goal by new signing Joshua Zirkzee. The thirteen time Champions who began the match before their fanatical fans at Old Trafford in full spirit failed to get the back of the net due to poor finishing by their false nine captain Bruno Fernendez who got two clear chances in the first half but failed to make their good use At resumption of play in the second half all the two sides made some tactical changes so…
Ibrahim Abdullahi In its quest to making sure that all the stakeholders of the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme are abreast with its revised operational guidelines, the State Sustainable Health Commodity Supply (SHCSS) Committee has organised a three day orientation to its members and facility DRF operators in primary and secondary health facilities. The main objective of the exercise is to keep the stakeholders well informed about the nitty-gritty of the contents of the document for effective running of DRF in the facilities operating the scheme for efficient service delivery. Speaking, the Chairman of the Committee and also the Director…
Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that 362 vulnerable Communities in 14 local government in Kano State are at high risk of flood. NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, made this known at a one-day stakeholders meeting in Kano on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that you meeting was on Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness: Downscaling 2024 Flood Early Warning Strategies for Grassroots Action. The theme of the workshop is: “Enhancing Community Resilience through Effective Solid Waste Management and Proactive Flood Preparedness” Umar, who was represented by Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator…
Isyaku Ibrahim Electorate have been admonished against voting aspirants that will deep their hands in public treasury during November thirtieth Local Government Councils Polls in Kano Chairman of the State Independenct Electoral Commiission Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice while presenting the Election guidelines before journalists and other stakeholders at the outfi’s hall in the state capital As usual, he drew their attention against according mandates to drug barons, bankrupt and rascals aimed at avoiding regret but give the go ahead to those with exceptional qualities In his word”you should abstain from giving mandate to individuals whose aim is…
President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named the CEO of the year by one of Nigeria’s leading business magazines, Economic Confidential. Presenting the award to Mr. Dangote on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman of the Image Merchant Promotion Limited, parent body of Economic Confidential, Sule Yau Sule, said Mr. Dangote’s contribution to job creation and economic development of Nigeria cannot be quantified. He said Mr. Dangote is committed, and has an abiding fate in the Nigerian project. The honour accorded Mr. Dangote came amidst a plethora of awards received within and outside Nigeria. Dangote is one of…
By Abba Dukawa_ As AbdulSamad Rabiu marks his 64th birthday, his philanthropic efforts come into focus. While his business acumen and wealth are well-documented, his commitment to giving back to society is equally impressive. Through the BUA Foundation he has demonstrated a passion for education, health, and social services. His philanthropic efforts have endeared him to many, distinguishing him as an outstanding philanthropist in Africa.Rabiu’s background, marked by wealth and privilege, could have insulated him from the plight of the downtrodden. Instead, he has chosen to use his resources to transform lives and alleviate suffering. His guiding principle is that…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 12 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, stated this on Tuesday, in Kano while receiving the victims rescued by the Kano State Police Command. Babale said the state police arrested three suspects, Shafi’u Salisu, 25, of Bachirawa Quarters, Kano, Rebecca Adebayo, 22, of Kwara State and Mujibat Olagoke, 27, from Oyo State in connection with the trafficking. He noted that the rescued victims aged between 15 and 40, were all females. “The victims were rescued on…
Ado Salisu The Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Competition had released its sub committees Reports after the committees 5th sitting held at the GOFCECON Hotel Gombe, on 10th August 2024. In a communique issued at the end of Meeting and signed by the Chairman Main Organising Committee (MOC) the convener of the meeting, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe Who expressed delight at the level of progress made and presented by Three Sub Committees namely, Transport, Accommodation, Media and Technical Committee. Meanwhile, The First reports was presented by Secretary Mr Tanko Adamu and was unanimously accepted owing to the progress made so far and…