By Auwalu Musa Yola Drector of Dawanau National Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Auwal Sani Salihu in company of a delegation of his subordinates were at Gaya Emirate Palace to pay a homage Speaking Dr Auwal described the purpose of the visit as to strengthen the existing relationship between the hospital and the chiefdom as well as to raise awareness about mental health issues. The visitor discussed thoroughly on the subject matter and the need for the wider to be seeking professionalls advice rather than quackeries and the need to avoid sellf medication He thanked the Mornarch for receiving them with open…
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Alhaji Babangida Umar Little Chairman of Kano Pillars Management Team, has commended the newly appointed commissioner for Youths and sports development Comrade Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso for his level of support and cooperation to Kano Pillars football club. This was contained in a statement which was made available to media channels via the Assistant Media Officer of the club Mubarak Isma’il Abubakar Madungurum. It could be recalled that on Tuesday 2nd April, 2024 Kano state House of Assembly screened and certified the nomination of the appointee to serve as Commissioner as sent by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’. The sports administrator…
The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has requested an extension of the duration of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) project within the state to broaden the scope of beneficiaries and enhance the economic sustainability of the region. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. Governor Yusuf made this plea during a dinner held at government house in Kano, where he entertained representatives from the donor organizations supporting the LLF-funded project. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stressed that Kano, as the most populous state in the northern region of…
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in their hundreds, on Monday, stormed the office of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company and shut down its operations in grievance over the recent power tariff hike across the country. The organized Labour also picketed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in Kano over the same matter. The NLC also turned back workers of KEDCO and NERC who came to work Monday morning. The aggrieved members of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, stood guard at the entrance of the KEDCO head office, chanting solidarity songs. They were seen holding placards…
By Isyaku Ibrahim A one day refresher course was organized for members of Vigilante Outfit in Kano The training was in preparation of one month camping the members will undergo in Gabasawa Local Government Area very soon The refresher training, held at Sani Abacha Indoor Sporthall and attended by the entire volunteers statewide, was aimed at enriching them with modern skills on observing their assignments This according to the source will seriously help in lessening the blame meted on some of them on how they are using iron fist in treating cases brought before them which usually received wild condemnation…
Nigerian sprinter and 100m hurdles, world record holder, Tobi Amusan, has become the world’s fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles. This followed her incredible performance at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational, PM News reports. Nigerian athletics sensation stole the spotlight on Saturday, when she ran a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds in Kingston to win from home favourite and reigning world champion Danielle Williams (12.46) with USA’s Christina Clemens third in 12.54s. The women’s 100m belonged to another African, Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith, who was the only athlete inside 11 seconds. This was a major statement of intent from the…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Just some days ago, Chairman of Kano Pillars Management Team Babangida Umar Little made a solemn announcement on the suspension of the Club’s Coach Abdul Maikaba It did not stop there as it was followed with that of the appointment of Ahmed Garba fondly called Yaro Yaro to steer the activities of the technical crew on acting capacity until the end of the season The development which took many soccer enthusiasts by storm did not come as a surprise as nothing is permanent as far as the world is concerned To many to handle a big team…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It will be a meeting of former premier league king pins as Manchester United meet Arsenal today The cracker which is in continuation of Barclay premier league will hold at Old Trafford as early as four thirty local time Without mincing word, the tie will reignite the existing rivalry between the two sides which started since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Winger likewise that of captain Roy Keane and Patrick viera chattering in the dressing room if one could recall Both teams will not wish to lose the vital points at stake in view…
The State Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning, Alhaji Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar has pleaged to work hand-in-hand with the State House of Assembly Committee on Land to better land management in the state. The Commissioner stated this today (Friday)when he received Chairman and members of the State House of Assembly committee on Land at his office. He said since he assumed duty, he has worked continuously to rectify problems and challenges facing the ministry and hindering effective land administration in the state. He, therefore, called on them to give him support and cooperations in that direction because as members of…
Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, has assured the government’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government agency, Galaxy Backbone Limited, for the enhancement of network connectivity at all state-owned tertiary institutions. Dr. Kofarmata stated this during a courtesy visit to the Regional Coordinator of the Northwest Region in Kano, Yusuf Kilawa, at his office. He expressed satisfaction with the modern facilities installed by the Fedearal government that provide efficient and effective network connectivity, pledging to do his best to ensure alignment between his ministry and Galaxy Backbone as soon as possible. The commissioner, accompanied with…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The State Ministerial Committee has uncovered illegal demarcation of 58 plots within the premises of Gwarzo Local Education Authority and construction of shops at Rimin Gado Special Primary School respectively. The Chairman of the committee Alhaji Habib Hassan El-Yakub who made this known during the committee visit to some affected schools at Kumbotso, Rimin Gado and Gwarzo local government areas, said it was unfortunate to see that some unpatriotic individuals use every opportunity to trespass or encroach land belonging to schools for selfish reason. Alhaji Habib Hassan said as the committee is mandated to identify and…
Kano State Government says it is determined to tackle the current challenges bedevilling constant water supply to the teeming populace in the state. This could be achieved by tapping human and material resources at its disposal. The Chairman Special Taskforce Committee on Water Supply, Engr Bello Muhammad Kiru state this at the second leg of his tour to Challawa Water Works Complex 1,2&3 to asses the level of dilapidation and neglect the complex suffered in the hands of the previous administration in the state. Engr Kiru who was accompanied by the Managing Director of Kano State Water Board, Engr Garba…
By correspondent The Nigerian Red Cross Society of Nigeria (NRCS), Kano branch, has constructed zebra crossings across the state capital to ensure safety on the roads. The NRCS Branch Secretary, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, who disclosed this on Thursday in Kano, said it became necessary for transporters and other road users. He said the zebra crossings, which were constructed at strategic places like hospitals, schools and market areas, would assist motorists to reduce speed on the roads. According to him, the society has distributed assorted drugs to sickle cell patients to improve their access to healthcare at the Aminu Kano Teaching…
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Sadiq Zubairu, 35, who was alleged to have killed Bello Bukar Adam, 45, a staff member of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO. The spokesperson of the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said they received a report from a resident of Zawaciki Quarters in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, that said his elder brother, Bello Bukar Adam, a KEDCO staff, of Zawaciki Housing Estate, Kano, left his home with his Toyota Corolla car on May 4, 2024, but his whereabouts have been unknown since then. CSP Kiyawa said that on the evening of…
The Dangote Cement Plc Thursday flagged off its malaria intervention programme for host communities at Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Group Head of Sustainability, Dangote Cement Plc, Dr Igazeuma Okoroba, said the 2024 Malaria Campaign is not just to commemorate World Malaria Day, but also to contribute to advancing Nigeria’s progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 of the United Nations, which harps on good health and wellbeing. Dr. Okoroba described the relationship between the Dangote Cement and host communities as robust. “As we observe, a significant portion of the population lacks access to vital healthcare…
The Kano State High Court’s Appeal Division has issued an order for the delivery of a hearing notice to Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara due to his absence in court today. This might not to be unconnected with the ongoing appeal challenging the judgment of the Upper Shari’ah Court, which imposed a death sentence by hanging on him for the crime of blasphemy against the Noble Prophet Muhammad. When the case resumed today, Thursday, for the hearing of pending applications, Counsel to the Kano State Government, Barrister Bashir Saleh told the court neither the Appellant nor his legal representative were in…
By Sunusi A. K/Na’isa The Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education (SRUE), Kumbotso, conducted its maiden matriculation ceremony for 1,740 undergraduates on Tuesday at Kwankwaso Hall. Addressing the new undergraduates, the Hon. Commissioner of the Ministry for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, tasked them to embrace self-discipline, self-care, good dressing, and comportment within and outside the campus. He pointed out that the government’s decision to establish Sa’adatu Rimi University makes a lot of sense. According to him, ” Because of the preference of youth for university education, secondly it will help to produce the needed human capacities to drive the…
Ahmad Fouad After his eight years in office as a governor of the most populous state and, also the nation’s Center of Commerce and West Africa at large.During his tenure the Kano has witnessed unprecedented infrastructural development and he was only a governor who completed all the abandoned projects of the successors administration from shekaru’s to kwankwaso administration abandons projects across the state. As part of his responsibility as the chief security officer of the state his administration was able to maintain law and order across the state which make the state enjoying peace with either no report of insecurity…
By Ramatu Garba HortiNigeria, a horticultural Dutch-funded program implemented in Kano, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo states, has launched a campaign to control Tuta absoluta(tomato disease) in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano to enhance food security. The Communication Coordinator of HortiNigeria, Feyikemi Adurogbangba, stated this during a media tour at the demonstration site in Gidan Kawri, Bunkure Local Government Kano, on Wednesday. She said the move was to educate and empower value chain actors, especially smallholder farmers on effective pest management strategies. She said ” the campaign aims at reaching 5,000 farmers in Kano and it surroundings and facilitates connections…
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Thursday depart the shores of the country for Bamako, capital of Mali ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series third round, first leg encounter against their counterparts from Burkina Faso. The Nigerian girls have failed to appear in only one edition of the competition (Uruguay 2018) since it was launched in New Zealand in 2008, and are set for a handsome win in the Malian capital to make the return leg in Abuja on 18th May a formality. Despite a 9-1 hammering of their opponents in a preparatory game, Head…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has allocated additional five billion naira for disbursement of a second installment of pension gratuity to retired workers in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said his administration is determined to establish a sustainable and conducive living environment for retirees post-service, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa quoted his Principal to have announced government decision today at the commencement of the fourteenth Kano State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano. Governor Yusuf was reported to have said “It…
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled gifted and high calibre individuals for the esteemed 2024 class of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Dangote Fellows. ADF and WEF, in a release, said, “With great excitement and anticipation, ADF and WEF announce this year’s cohort, a group of visionary leaders poised to make impactful contributions to global development, innovation, and leadership. The WEF YGL Dangote Fellowship, a partnership between the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the World Economic Forum, identifies, engages, and supports outstanding individuals…
By Zainab Olufunmi A Non-Governmental Organisation, Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED – Initiative) has organised media summit on barriers to girls education. The Founder/Programme Director of PAGED-I, Ummi Bukar on Tuesday, said that aim of the summit is to implement media advocacy project on girls education in the state. She said this initiative is to train girls to become role models in their communities in order to fight against barriers to girls education. According to her, we go round different communities with the girls to enable them have close access and interact with parents, to build their confidence…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appoitmemt of Dr. Zaid Abubakar as the new Excutive Chairman, Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS). The Governor also approved, the appointment of Kassim Ibrahim as the Executive Director of the Revenue Board. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to Governor, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the new management structure will take effect immidialy while the former Chairman of Kano State Internal Revenue Services Alh. Sani Abdulkadir Dambo is reassigned to serve as Special Adviser on Investment to the Governor.
The Sustainability and Social Performance Department of Dangote Cement Plc will be implementing a malaria intervention programme at communities in Okpella, Edo State. The health intervention programme, according to a statement from the company, will run for two days around the host communities of the Dangote Cement Plc, Okpella. The statement said the “intervention is part of efforts to advance the Safer and Healthier Communities (SHC) initiative to promotes access to health and wellbeing of our host communities and their neighbours through structured health interventions and public health awareness campaigns.” It added that: “Malaria is another key area of the…
Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially assented to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Law, which mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples. As per the new law, no wedding will be permitted in Kano without the presentation of a health screening certificate for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related illnesses. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the law was deemed necessary to reduce the likelihood of children being born with underlying health issues such as sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis. This initiative aligns with the…
The Federal Government is aware of false alarms being raised in some quarters alleging discussions between the Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. We urge the general public to totally disregard this falsehood. The Federal Government is not in any such discussion with any foreign country. We have neither received nor are we considering any proposals from any country on the establishment of any foreign military bases in Nigeria. The Nigerian government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges, and the President remains committed to deepening…
Brazilian giants Esporte Clube Vitoria are set to take on the might of four top Nigerian clubs alongside three other African contenders in an eight-team tournament set to unfold in the heart of Nigeria later this year, Soccernet.ng reports. Scheduled to kick off on August 1, 2024, in Enugu, Nigeria, the stage is being prepared for Nigeria’s inaugural Coal City International Cup, where eight elite teams will lock horns, eyeing glory and a substantial prize pool. Esporte Clube Vitoria are the only representative from beyond African borders, securing an exclusive invitation to the inaugural edition of the Coal City International…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has on Sunday layed a N15 billion three layer Interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis as part of vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city. The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the city centre to status of a mega city. Triumph recall that Governor Abba Yusuf in December, 2023, awarded the multi-billion naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with completion period of eighteen months. ” The multiple projects was awarded along side another high…
Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, who was found guilty of defaming the personality of Noble Prophet Muhammad and sentenced to death by hanging by the Upper Shari’ah Court Kofar Kudu, filed an appeal at the Appeal Division of the Kano State High Court. When the case came up today, Monday for mention, the counsel for the Appellant, Barrister Sadik Yusuf informed the court of his readiness for the hearing, while the counsel for the Kano State government, Barrister Bashir Saleh sought an adjournment as he was not ready. The counsel for the Appellant then requested for a N20 million cost against…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by the National Council on Nutrition and the World Bank-Assisted Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria Project, Mrs. Zouera Youssoufou, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aliko Dangote Foundation, emphasized the significance of faith-based groups in the national agenda for improving nutrition and human capital development in Nigeria. During the high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, themed ‘Faith Leaders as Catalysts for Enhanced Human Capital Through…
Property worth million of naira destroyed as fire outbreak gutted the Mundubawa Kano residence of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau. Spokesman of Kano Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi who confirmed the inferno disclosed that the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday evening. Although, the spokesman said men of the service were able to put off the fire, the cause of the incident is still patchy. Also revealing the incident to journalists Media Adviser to the former Senator, Dr Sule Ya’u Sule said that the fire started from the inner kitchen of the House which was at the ground floor of the multi-million naira…
From Ismaila Muhammad dutse Organized Labour in Jigawa state has accused the Intergrated Personnel Payroll Management System Consultants contracted by the state government to audit the entire workers of Jigawa of incompetency saying living that the company has failed to capture the data of the entire work force of the state accurately living a total of 7,800 workers without capturing them and described as ghost workers. This was made known by the state chairman of the NLC Comrade Sunusi ALhassan in his address on The occasion of this year’s May Day celebration which took place on Wednesday first May 2024…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa OON, (Makaman Bichi), was honoured and conferred with the prestigious title of Philanthropy of the Year by the National Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) at the National SWAN Full Council Meeting and it was presented by HE Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, who was represented by Commissioner of Sports and Youth Development Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwanso and NFF President, who was also represented by the Director in charge of Football Associations in NFF Dr. Sani Ali. The event, held on thursday 2nd May 2024 at the luxurious…
By Isyaku Ibrahim There is no gain saying that Kano pillars right from their establishment to date, always give a good account of themselves when it comes to matters pertaining Federation Cup formerly Challenge Cup It is on record that way back in 1990 when the team was formed despite its underwhelming performance in the league that year, it zoom to the final of the Challenge Cup where it narrowly lost to Elkanemi warriors of Maiduguroi by three goals to two Beside that the team on most occasions qualified for quarter final and semi final stages of the event That…
The state commissioner for health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf stated this at the flag off 2024 African Vacation Week organized by Kano state government and development partners in Kano. Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf said the celebration is particularly important as reminds all stakeholders including communities, households and individuals to remain vigilant to ensure Kano state continued to improve its immunization services and Nigeria stay Polio free. “We once again affirm that, immunization remains high on our agenda for health and development in Kano state. We also firmly believe and attest to the fact that immunization remains the most cost effective…
The attention of Kano state government has been drawn to a one sided media report revealing that a journalist, with the state own Television station, attached to Government house was hit by a stray bullet. Kano State Government said a journalist with Abubakar Rimi Television station,attached to Government House Suffered injuries from metal debris at construction site A statement signed by the Director General Media and Publicity Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. He said for clarity purpose Naziru Yau,Of the state Television station was not hit by any stray bullet He explained that “Instead he sustained injuries from the metal debris…
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry on political violence and missing persons set up by Kano State Government to investigate the causes of political violence and missing persons from 2015 to 2023, has fixed Monday, May 6, 2024 for its inaugural sitting. A statement issued by the Commission Secretary, Alh Mahmoud Bello Bari and made it available to newsmen. He explained that the session will take place at Kano High Court no.13 Miller road, by 10am prompt. Recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf inaugurated the two Commissions of Inquiry in April, 2024 to investigate instances of political violence and missing persons…
A journalist serving with the Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) has been hit by a stray bullet at the Kano State Government House. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the bullet struck his shoulder shortly after he returned to the government residence after an assignment with Governor Abba Yusuf at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The incident occurred on May 3, 2024, a day set aside for the celebration of World Press Freedom Day by the United Nations to highlight the dangers faced by journalists in the course of carrying out their duties. Nazir Ya’u who was immediately rushed to the Government House clinic said…
Abba Dukawa Life in Nigeria has became miserable for the larger population of Nigerians as the year 2024, was one of the hardest years Nigerians has ever undergone through after the ugly experience of civil war. It is clear to all that Nigeria is presently at the edge of the precipice in terms of the economic, security and food affordability. Each day, the hardship is biting very hard the situation has pushed many people to take extreme measures, even as worst as taking their own lives. Partly the cost of living was driven by the reforms introduced by President Bola…
By Sunusi K Naisa The Kano State Ministry for Higher Education has organized a two-day workshop on the development of higher education annual operation plan for all heads of tertiary institutions and the Kano State Scholarship Board. The event was held at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, on Friday. In his opening declaration, the Honorable Commissioner, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, stated that the main objectives of the workshop are to ensure that participants are abreast of the budget performance of the state’s higher education sector and to support the development of the 2024 Annual Operation Plan (AOP)…
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC) says it has so far recovered N4.2 million out of N8 million from the management and staff of Abubakar Rimi Television(ARTV), Kano. Reports reveals that ARTV management had secured a N93 million advertising contract of Nutrition Value from ANRIN, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO). However, the contract was broken into two parts of 50 per cent net payment for the contractual sum which is N93 million. It was learnt that out of the total sum, 30 per cent down payment, which represents N12. million, was made to the management of ARTV…
Kano high court has granted an exparte order restraining the Inspector General of Police IGP; Assistant Inspector General, AIG zone 1 Kano; Commissioner of Police, Kano from inviting, arresting, and harassing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward officers at Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano state. In a consolidated order granted by Justice Yusuf Ubale Muhammad on 2nd May, 2024, the court also restricted any attempt by APC National Working Committee (NWC), State council of the party and APC acting National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from using the security operatives to arrest or detain the Ganduje ward…
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema has returned to the club as confirmed by transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, who cited anonymous sources. The Frenchman spent 14 highly successful years at the Bernabeu, which took in five Champions League crowns and football’s highest individual honor the Ballon d’Or. Benzema was expected to renew his contract in the Spanish capital in 2023, only to make a shock exit to Saudi Arabia where he now plies his trade at Al-Ittihad.There have been reports of Benzema going AWOL at the turn of the year, but still he has continued through the Saudi Pro League…
The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested one Ibrahim Abdullahi, aka Mande, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the March 29, 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack as well as kidnapping and murder of students of Greenfield University and the many abductions along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Mande was nabbed along with several other suspects. Parading the suspects at the Kaduna Police command headquarters on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer said that Mande was arrested based on credible information at the Abuja-Kaduna Road flyover by Rido Junction in Chikun local government area. He…
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended three suspects who engage in fraudulent recommending foreigners for Nigerian citizenship. Briefing newsmen in his office, the Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, stated that the investigation into the issue followed a request from the Ministry of Information. He disclosed that the suspects include Hassan Aminu of the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Kabiru Shehu of the Ministry of Information, and Musa B. Falgore, a retired civil servant. Barrister Muhuyi Magaji said the commission will carry out thorough investigations and charge the culprits to court, explaining that…
The Nahyan royal family from the United Arab Emirates holds prominent positions in both business and politics in the gulf region and are also one of the world’s richest families, The Jerusalem Post reported. Their net worth exceeds the combined wealth of Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The head of the Nahyan family, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the President of the UAE and is the ruler of Abu Dhabi. He has 18 brothers, 11 sisters, nine children and 18 grandchildren. All the members of the family live together in the “Qasr Al-Watan”, a…
Kano State Hisbah Board, has announced preparation for the second batch of the State sponsor mass wedding with allocation of 50 slots to journalists in the state. This decision comes in the wake of the success recorded in the first batch where 1,800 couples were funded. Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa announced the offer while speaking with journalists on the plans for the second hosting. Sheikh Daurawa disclosed the commitment to expanding the reach of beneficiaries to wider community following public request. Sheikh Daurawa emphasized the program’s objective of instilling moral values and curbing immorality, particularly…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has garnered a fresh round of accolades as northern governors and monarchs described the N15billion Aliko Dangote Food Intervention Scheme as a monumental and impactful process. The Governors of Nasarawa and Benue States joined their peers across Nigeria to commend the effort of Dangote through his Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). Speaking weekend at the commencement of the distribution of products under the Food Intervention Programme in the State, Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, lauded Mr. Dangote, for what he described as his multifaceted philanthropic efforts, which are benefiting the poor and vulnerable populace…
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State,Usaini Gumel, says the Police Command under his watch has arrested and prosecuted more than 3,000 criminals for various offences in the last one year. Gumel said, those arrested included kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, human trafficking, illicit drug dealings and thuggery. He listed the achievements during an interactive session with newsmen as part of activities marking his one year in office on Thursday in Kano. Within the period, he said, the command had also received and profiled a total of 623 repentant thugs,whom are currently engaged by the State Government in various life-changing empowerment…