Isyaku Ibrahim New Leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists in Kano under Comrade Suleiman Dederi has vowed to steer a transprent council The Chairman uttered the statement while administering the oath of office at the Outfi’s office adjacent farm centre in the metropolis on Saturday Comrade Dederi hailed the immediate past council under Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtala for their superb effort in making the second largest council across the country a model among it peers He pleaded for the support of one and all in that regard in their quest to attain set goals He reminded fellow members and…
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Rilwanu Idris Malikawa The Nigeria football federation President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON pre season tournament tagged Gusau/Ahlan 2024 kick off date has been shifted to one week. The Co ordinator of the tournament Alhaji Abahurarai Dahiru said the tournament kick off date has been moved to 20th of this month not 13th of this month as earlier announced. Alhaji Abahurarai Dahiru said the organizing committee of the tournament shifted the kick off date after due consultations to some stakeholders which agreed that do to the recent End of bad government protest in some parts of the country the date…
I Chairman of Kano State Independenct Electoral Commiission Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi made the call while wellcomiing Leadership of State Wng of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on a courtesy visit The Academic explained that as those steering political parties they should guard against picking kleptocrats, drug addicts, rascals and unpatriotic citizens but rather aspirants of decent minds and ideas that will contribute towards the speedy development of their respective communities This according to him will seriously help in setting examples for others likewise boosting the Democratic process as according to him Kano always lead while others follow The two…
Dangote has continued to attract huge forex into the country through his pan-African operations as the half-year result for Dangote Cement indicates an increase in revenue from Pan-African operations by 139.9 per cent, growing to N807.1 billion as against N336.4 billion, reported in the corresponding period of 2023. The cement plant also reported a 10.9 percent increase in the Nigerian market which rose from 8.0Mt to 9.0Mt in the half year ended June 30, 2024. According to the 2024 half-year results of the cement company, group volumes rose by 3.8 percent to 13.9Mt. Group revenue was up by 85 percent…
Abba Dukawa In your first public comments since citizens took to the streets last week. You called for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis in the country implores#EndBadGovernaceInNigeria organizers for dialogue. Mr President acknowledged the protesters’ grievances and called for the immediate suspension of further demonstrations. In the address, Tinubu outlined various economic measures and initiatives his administration has undertaken in the past 14 months all aimed at easing citizens hardship caused by the economy policies of the administration. He said “N570 billion has been released to the 36 states to expand livelihood support to their…
Isyaku Ibrahim United States Vice Presiden and Democratic Party presidential contender during November polls Kammala Harris has nominated Mr Tim Waltz as her running mate during the keenly awaited polls in November Mr Tim Walz the Minnesota State Governor, a former Army officer and school teacher,who recently called former President and Republican Party aspirant and his running mate Senator J D Vance, “weird”will be presented before a rally this evening at Philadelphia Mr Tim Walz will help the presidential hopeful tour some key state in the United States canvassing for votes As the election is fast approaching, Vice President Kammala…
Isyaku Ibrahim There is no gain saying that a phrase says Actors leave the stage when the ovation is loudest this is certainly right in view of how the world is dynamic That was why right thinking personalities usually say byel to a profession particularly sporing events when they were in their prime This without oita of doubt shield one from molestation, humiliation, indignation, condemnation and all kind of hatred from be it fans, viewers and above all spectators hence one boost his fame, image, prestige, recognition and relevance in the particular event By and large, that was the reason…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has detained 108 suspects allegedly involved in vandalising government and public properties during the nationwide protests in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mohammed Lawal-Falala, disclosed this on Saturday while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Kano. He said the suspects were apprehended at different locations following credible intelligence from men of the NSCDC’s intelligence and investigation departments with various items found in their possession. According to him, some of the suspects were from neighbouring states while some are Nigeriens. The…
Isyaku Ibrahim Chairman of Kano State Independenct Electoral Commiission Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi says choosing rightful contestants by parties during Local Government Polls due to hold on the thirtieth of November will by no means help in making their job more easier as an autonomous organisation The Academic who said the exercise is not a battle field as some have been saying but an avenue of testing popularity The Chairman who was speaking at a gathering organized on the subject matter held at the office of the commission, stressed the need for the parties to conduct their parties primaries in…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has cautioned filmmakers against portraying the service negatively in movies. The warning is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Kano by Mr Musbahu Lawan-KofarNasarawa, the command’s Public Relations Officer. Lawan-KofarNasarawa said that the warning became necessary following some filmmakers portrayer of the Service in negative light. “The attention of the Service has been drawn to activities of some filmmakers who use the Service uniforms, insignia and accoutrements in their films without due permission from the Service. “The Service vehemently condemns these malicious acts which are deliberately targeted…
Coalition of APC Youths urge Nigerian youths to shun protest The Coalition of APC Youth Movements, Kano State, has appealed to Nigerian Youths to avoid participating in the proposed nation wide protest scheduled for Aug.1, 2024, against the current economic situation in the country. The Coalition Chairman, Hon.Adamu Mukhtar-Unguwargini, made the call while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. He said constructive dialogue with the government was the only way to address the issue raised by the youths. “We acknowledge the legitimate concerns and grievances of the youth. We say no to protest and strongly advise against participating in this…
Ismail Garba Gwammaja Kano State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has entered the third day of the Phase l of drainage Clearance exercise within the eight metropolitan local government areas in an effort to clear waterways in order to prevent flooding especially now that we are at the period of raining season. The Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Rt. Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo made the disclosure shortly after inspecting some areas to monitor the conduct of the ongoing drainage Clearance. Areas visited by the Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of…
Isyaku Ibrahim Members of Journalism Industry had just received the death of a veteran in the profession Alhaji Lawal Yusuf Saulawa with pain,utmost shock and deep heart Although there was nothing one can do as for everyone of us is time appointed and whenever it knocks by your door you cannot waste time That what happened to the journalist cum broadcaster of repute of the seventy’s and eighty’s Alhaji Lawal Yusuf Saulawa on Saturday 27th July 2024 at his residence in Badikko suburb in Kaduna For those of that where in primary and secondary schools when he was a reporter…
Ramatu Garba The Northwest All Progressive Congress (APC) ‘s Social Media Forum has appealed to Northerners not to participate in the planned nation wide protest against the current economic situation in the country. The Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Ahmed Rufa’i-Gumel, stated this while briefing newsmen on Saturday in Kano. He reminded northerners that protests can lead to violence, social unrest, and even military rule, citing examples of countries that have suffered due to protests. “Dear northerners, Say no to protest, it is not a way out. Protest leads to violence,social unrest, starvation, arson,life lost and internal war. “Nigeria is…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Ministry of Education has embarked on Media tour to strengthen cordial working relationships with media organizations across the state. The State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa along side with some staff of the ministry visited the management of some media stations to discuss issues regardng educational development and seek for their support to address problems of education in Kano. In his separate speech during the visit at Radio Kano, Nasara Radio and Freedom Radio, Umar Doguwa revealed that the stage at which the present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf found the education…
Sani Surajo Abubakar The Director-General Special Services Directorate, Government House Kano, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) has called on philanthropists and well-to-do individuals in the society to contribute their quota in creating job opportunities for the teaming jobless youths roaming the streets to reduce to bearest minimum the insecurity bedeviling many communities. AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) made the call on Wednesday when he received the representatives of the people of Madigawa quarters in Dala local government when they paid him a thank you visit in his office. He said that it is only when job opportunities are created for the teaming…
Ado Salisu A One Day Golf Kitty Tournament was held at Kano Golf Course last weekend, in honor of Kauran Saminaka, Alhaji Umar Adamkolo Umar, on his recent appointment and turbaning by the Emir of Saminaka in Kaduna state, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani. The competition that was held at Kano Club Course had participation of Golfers from Kano, Dutse and other nearby Golf Clubs. It attracted personalities from within and outside the state who attended the closing ceremony. Speaking, a Veteran Journalist and Public Affairs Analyst, Malam Nasiru Balarabe Zahradeen, described the turbaning of Alhaji Umar AdamKolo Umar as Kauran Saminaka…
Ramatu Garba Chief Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on Thursday, inaugurated Zonal Office of Investments and Securities’ Tribunal in Kano. Speaking at the inauguration, the minister said the tribunal would help immensely in attending to cases related to investment fraud, among others. Edun, who was represented by the Director Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Ali Mohammad, said that cases would be dispensed immediately without going through all the rigorous court processes provided as it were. He said one of the cardinal objectives of President Bola Tinubu’s administration was to ensure that investment…
By Olufunmi Zainab The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kano State on Wednesday launched the Advance Ruling “ system aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and creating a more transparent business environment. Speaking at the launch of the programme, the Zonal Coordinator of Zone ‘B’, ACG Samba Dangaladima, said the sensitisation programme was held to enhance legitimate trade and ease business in communities. “It is meant to educate and equip officers and men in the zone, to prepare for the implementation of procedures and concept of advance ruling. “This programme will help to achieve legitimate trade facility and bring ease of…
Zainab Olufunmi Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BAGE), Malala fund, an NGO, has charged Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs) and media practitioners, to be advocates of girl child education. To this end, the NGO has organised capacity building workshop for 50 Civil Society Organisations, media practitioners on gender responsive education budgeting. Speaking during the workshop in Kano on Thursday, Sani Muhammad, the NGO Executive Director, urged parents to support young girls in their pursuit to attain and complete their education. Muhammad tasked parents to be good advocates and champion for girl child to complete their education, reminding them that if they finish…
Aminu Kabir Yasser Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has granted approval to Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, for the development of irrigation infrastructure at Kafin Chiri dam in Garko local government area of the state, at the cost of N2.5 billion. “The initiative aims to boost agricultural production in the area and create more jobs for the teeming youths”, according to the State Project Coordinator of the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund, LLF, funded project, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad. Malam Ibrahim told farmers during a pre-project stakeholder’s engagement at Garko local government secretariat that…
Ramatu Garba The Federal Government has called on experts from legal profession, financial and other stakeholders to work collectively to strengthen capital market regulations and the Investments and Securities Tribunal for greater effectiveness. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun, made the call in Kano while declaring open, a one-day sensitisation seminar for stakeholders. The seminar, which was organised by Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), in collaboration with Faculty of Law, Bayero University Kano, has its theme ” Legal Profession and Capital Market Regulation in Nigeria”. He described the workshop as appropriate, as the…
Isyaku Ibrahim As soccer season in the country has ended and new season is fast approaching you will be hearing of dissolution departures and new acquisitions from one team to the other This involves Coaches, Players and sometimes officials of teams be it in the elite class, professional and amateur clubs Just recently was the expulsion of the entire management of Kano Pillars Football Team otherwise called Sai Masu Gida under former international Babangida Umar Little shortly after the appointment of Paul Offer as the Club’s Gaffer on a twelve month contractual agreement This morning was the news that Technical…
…Urges National Assembly to test all available products from Standard laboratory to disclaim NMDPRA’s assertions President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the weekend revealed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to receive repeated orders for its products from all those who have purchased same since the commencement of production. The refinery has so far exported its products to some European countries, Singapore and offshore Lome. Speaking during a tour of both Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and the Dangote Fertiliser Limited complex by members of the House of Representatives, Dangote wondered why a regulatory authority like the Nigerian Midstream…
Sunusi Abdullahi K/Naisa Young Sulaiman Hassan Sulaiman (Ayyman), 18-years-old, memorized the holy Qur’an in one year at the Ali Institute of Al-Qur’an Memorization in Ibadan, Oyo State, after obtaining his SSCE certificate. The family of Sarkin Dorin Kano elated by this rare acheivement organized grand occassion in honour of young Ayyman at layin Ganduje, Sharada quarters in Kano municipality. The event attracted families, friends and well wishers from various part of the state. Speaking at the occassion the Deputy Imam of Sahaba Mosque Dr. Saifullahi Dahiru Usman congratulated the graduand, noting such achievement is a special blessing from Almighty Allah.…
By Junaidu Danladi The Department of History Bayero University, Kano had launched a book in honour of the late Prof. Philip James Shea. The book titled: “Economic and Social History of Northern Nigeria Revisiting Milestones and Exploring New Frontiers Essays in Honour of the Late Prof Philip James Shea” was edited by Prof. M.S. Abdulkadir, Dr. Samaila Suleiman and Dr. Kabiru Haruna Isa. The event was well attended by many important dignitaries including Prof. Hafiz Abubakar (Former Deputy Governor, Kano State), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed (Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission), Dr. Muhammad Mustapha Inuwa (Former State Secretary to the…
Isyaku Ibrahim Governor Abba Kabir Kabiru Yusuf says Kano Pillars Football Club Management Team remains disbanded Engineer Abba Kabiru Yusuf was speaking in a message read on his behalf by his Chief of Staff Alhaji Wada Shehu Sagagi at the opening of the second edition of Military and Paramilitary Games in the state initiated by the state sports Commissioners and bank roll by present administration He pointed out that as a discipline administrations,it would not over rule what the Commissioner incharge of the sports ministry Alhaji Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso had annouced on the matter He explained that talented players that…
Isyaku Ibrahim Speculation regarding the whereabout of erstwhile Kano pillars tactician, Abdul Maikaba since he left the pyramid city unceremoniously in the second phase of recently concluded football season in the country , has now been made public The former Gaffer with teams comprising Enugu Rangers, Plateau United, Akwa United, Enyimba among others where he lifted a Number of trophies is now back to one of his previous teams This is none other side than Professional League club Bauchi Wikki a team he recently guided to CAF Confederation way back in 2014/2015 soccer season The Coach who signed a two…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticized the recent removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Senate’s Chief Whip, accusing the Senate under Senator Godswill Akpabio’s leadership of stifling dissent and undermining democratic representation. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC condemned Ndume’s removal, stating that it demonstrates a trend of silencing senators and preventing them from voicing the concerns of the Nigerian people whom they are elected to serve, likening it to autocracy. “The Senate’s actions undermine the constitutional role of its members as representatives of the people at the…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said that no fewer than three Local Government Areas have so far experienced flood in the state. The Executive Secretary SEMA, Alhaji Isyaku Abudullahi-Kubarachi, made the disclosure on Friday in Kano at a debriefing meeting after a simulation exercise on communities at risk. Abdullahi-Kubarachi, represented by the agency’s Director Planning, Research and Statistics, Umar Abdul-Aziz, listed the affected local government areas to include; Sumaila, Kibiya and Tudun Wada. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) had predicted that 14 LGAs in the state are among those with high risk of flood. Other likely…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Academic Union of Polythenics (ASUP) has tasked the Federal government to with a matter of urgency address the issues surrounding the National Skills Acquisition. This, according to the union will make the New National Minimum Wage workable with Nigerians. The union particularly called on states of Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto and Zamfara to urgently implement the 25 percent salary increment for their members to foster productivity and industrial harmony. The Zone A Coordinator of ASUP, Dr. Abdulazeez Badaru, stated this while briefing newsmen on the emergency meeting of the Union held at the Kano State…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has partner with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) to end thuggery, vandalism and phone snatching within the State. The Commander Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) Kano State Command, Abdullahi Al-ameen disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant on Tuesday in Kano. He said there is need for the two command to join hands together and end any form of thuggery, phone snatching vandalism among others activity in and around forest. According to him,”whenever there is an arrest it will enable the service…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) said it has supply quality drugs by 80 percent in Kano. The Director General of the (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule disclose at the one year celebration anniversary at the Agency on Thursday in Kano. He said before healthcare facility and supply was very low now it has increase. According to him, “One of the other reason for setting up the agency is to quality drugs at affordable prices. “We construct where our drugs will be kept, so as to stop buying drugs from outside”,he said. He further…
Maikudi Muhammad Marafa The Nutrition International, an international nongovernmental organization, has expressed its determination to strengthen the existing working relationship with Kano state government to revive the health sector in order to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the state. Mrs. Amina Atta, the Senior Program Officer at Nutrition International, stated this while speaking during a 1-day orientation program organized for members of Kano State Local Government Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) Committee, Nassarawa Zone. She disclosed that her organization has collaborated with Kano state government, through State Primary Health Care Management Board, in partnership with Forward in Action for…
Isyaku Ibrahim European Nations Cup, tagged Euro24 had just been concluded with La Roja of Spain emerging victorious after walloping Three Lions of England by two goals to one in the final played on Sunday night in Berlin It was a match that England was highly tipped to win by pundits due to their abundant stars but this did not happen as the Spaniards outplayed them in all departments of the game due to miscalculation of the Three Lions technical crew Certainly, the duel will remain fresh in the good memories of both nations while for Spain they have set…
Aminu Kabir Yasser The State project Coordinator, Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, has advised the government of Jigawa state to put in place a quality management system for its Islamic Development Bank funded project for best results. “Donors have guidelines to monitor their funds and they rely largely on operational efficiency of the Project Management Unit to monitor their funds”. The Project Coordinator gave the recommendation while receiving a delegation from Jigawa state, led by the Special Adviser to the state governor on Cluster Farming, Alhaji Muhammad Idris Danzomo, who visited the KSADP office in…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board (KSPVIB) says it will file a court case against private schools operating illegally. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Baba Abubakar-Umar, stated this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Kano. He said the KSPVIB would work in collaboration with the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission (PCACC) and the state Ministry of Justice to prosecute defaulting private schools. “There are schools in Kano that are not registered, some are registered but their registration has expired and there are those that do not even want to get…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have worked out flood mitigation strategy to avert the disaster. It will be recalled that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) predicted flooding in many states including Kano this rainy season. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Alhaji Isyaku Kubarachi, said this during a Simulation Exercise and stakeholders’ meeting, on Wednesday in Kano. He said flood mitigation activities would be implemented in partnership with UNICEF, NEMA, Kano State Ministry of Water Resources and Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority. Kubarachi said the exercise…
The Nigeria football federation President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON pre season tournament tagged Gusau/Ahlan 2024 to be kicked off on 13th next month (13/8/2024)at Jos Stadium in Plateau State. According to the CO ordinator of the tournament Alhaji Abahurarai Dahiru said the committee reached an agreement with all stakeholders to commence the tournament on 13 next month by God grace. Alhaji Abahurarai Dahiru said sixteen football teams from premier and Nigeria National Leagues across the country are expected to participate in this year’s tournament. He said committee has already start sending invitation letters to the teams that indicates their…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed three second-class Emirs for the Rano, Gaya, and Karaye Emirates. This development follows the signing of a bill into law establishing three second-class emirates in the state. In a statement signed by the Director General media and publicity to the Governor Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and was made available to Journalist in Kano said the newly appointed Emirs are: 1. Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, Emir of Karaye (formerly District Head of Rogo) 2. Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, Emir of Rano (formerly District Head of Bunkure) 3. Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya,…
By: Ismail Garba Gwammaja_ The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has instituted measures that will bring an end mosquitoes and other insects within the metropolitan areas in the state. The State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Rt. Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo gave the indication while leading the operation of Larvicidal Control at various ponds, Refuse collection centers, Refuse disposal sites and other stagnant drainages within the metropolitan areas, The Commissioner who was represented by the Director Pollution Control of the Ministry Alh. Abba Adamu Takai further explained that apart from the Larvicidal Control they also carried…
Olufunmi Zainab The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has partner with Nigeria Army to enhance forest safety in Kano. The Commander Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) Kano State Command, Abdullahi Al-ameen disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the new commander 3 Brigade at Bukavu barrack in Kano. He said it will enforce on the inflow of those who go in and out of the forest especially during raining season. According to him,”the visit will improve synergy and cement existing cordial relationship between them. “We will also nip off any crime activities at Tudun…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government in collaboration with Partnership For Learning For All in Nigeria (PLANE) have organised a 3-day Workshop on Education Sector Performance Review (SPR) for the year 2023. The workshop was aimed at defining the policy position of the education sector and translating the policy in to realistic and costed programme and projects within medium-term sector strategic. Addressing the participants of the workshop today Sunday at FABS Hotel, Zaria, the State Commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained that the workshop was part of the present administration effort to align all activities under the education…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Monday, perpetually restrained the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, and Four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. The applicants are Attorney General of Kano State, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly and Kano State House of Assembly, through their counsel Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq, filed a motion exparte dated May 27. The applicants are seeking the court to restrain Aminu Ado-Bayero, and Four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. The respondents are: Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero,…
Isyaku Ibrahim Men of the pen industry have been advised to adhere to the spelt out norms and values of the profession A lecturer with the Department of Mass Communication Bayero University Kano Dr Ibrahim Surajo Adhama gave the admonition at a One Day Fora organized by International Institute of Islamic Thought Kano Office in conjunction with State Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists with the theme Ethics of Journalism Guide to Best Islamic Practices He explained that journalists should observe their routine assignment by upholding objectivity, fairness, accuracy, truthfulness and responsibility as this he said were the components through…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Baffa Dan Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC). Mr. Dan Agundi is a former majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly. He was also Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice. The President anticipates the Director-General’s utmost dedication and patriotic zeal in driving the Centre’s mandate of developing a national culture of excellence in operational efficiency and institutionalizing a performance-driven orientation toward measurable productivity in the citizenry for the overall enhancement of service delivery and quality of life across the nation.
Our Correspondent Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has issued a tender for an additional 11 million barrels of US crude oil over the next six months due to Nigerian crude oil producers’ inability to meet its feedstock requirements. The 650,000 barrels per day refinery has already received 9 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate crude from the US since the beginning of 2024 to offset unreliable domestic supplies. The new tender, closing on July 21, aims to procure two million barrels per month of WTI Midland crude for the world’s largest single-train facility located in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, for the…
Ramatu Garba The National Commission for Refugee Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has began the review of the 2015 National Migration Policy. The Federal Commissioner of the commission, Tijani Aliyu-Ahmed ,made this known in Kano, during the closing ceremony of the Zonal Capacity building workshop for stakeholders from the Northwest Zone. Aliyu-Ahmed, represented by the Kano Field Coordinator, Hajiya Lubah Liman, said that the review was in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration(IOM). He said that the review was also part of efforts to boost the immigration database. Tijani Ahmed said that the review would also address the…
By Zainab Olufunmi Abdullahi Al-ameen, the Commander, Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), Kano State Command, says the service received a total of 37 complaints in June. Al-ameen on Thursday in Kano saidnthat the complaints centred around crime and other illegal activities being perpetrated in the forests He said that the body had remained committed to its mandate to prevent and detect crimes activities being perpetrated in the forests. “So far, we have treated 30 out of the 37 complainants before us, seven of them are pending. “Most of the cases border on tricycle theft, phone snatching, farmer-header clash, kidnapping,…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Thursday, insisted that the trial of the Chairman All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, charged with alleged bribery and misappropriation must continue even in his absence. NAN reports that the state government instituted an eight-count charge bordering on bribery allegations, Misappropriation and division of public funds running into billions of Niara against the defendants. Ganduje, alongside his wife,Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited,Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited are charged with eight counts of bribery , misappropriation and diverting public funds. NAN reports that…