Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening his administration’s delivery of good governance. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday, the appointments, which take immediate effect, include Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker as Special Adviser on Publicity. The statement said Hon. Ahmad brings a wealth of experience, having served three terms as Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government and as the former APC State Organizing Secretary. The Governor also named Engr. Ahmad as Special Adviser on Works, signalling a renewed focus on infrastructure…
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The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the incumbent Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as an icon of loyalty and compassionate leadership. The former Governor of Kano State, stated this in a statement felicitating the Governor on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. He said, “The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made his mark as an effective doer, from his days as my aide to becoming commissioner and now as the Chief Executive Officer of our state.…
The Kano State Censorship Board has sanctioned popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, with a suspension of one year, over allegations of indecent dressing and provocative videos. In a statement signed by the Board Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, on Friday followed numerous complaints from the public. The statement said the actress had been repeatedly warned about her “crude dressing, vulgar displays, and inappropriate language” in some of her videos but failed to comply with the board’s regulations. ‘’As part of the disciplinary measures, the board has revoked her status and halted the censorship of any film in which…
Kano State police operatives have arrested an elderly man, Malam Yahaya, in connection with a chilling plot to abduct a baby and gouge out the child’s eyes for ritual purposes. The arrest was made by officers from the Bompai Police Station following the confession of a man allegedly under Yahaya’s influence. The suspect, identified as Malam Yahaya from the Utoro community, was implicated by Kabir Sani, a 25-year-old resident of the same community. Sani, who claimed he was hypnotised by Yahaya, was apprehended while attempting to abduct an eight-month-old child. He later led the police to Yahaya’s residence, where…
Kano State Police Command has dismantled a notorious syndicate of thieves led by a 19-year-old female suspect, Shamsiyya Adamu, and arrested five members of the gang. This was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Thursday, January 2, 2024. According to the statement, Shamsiyya, a resident of Brigade Quarters, Kano, was apprehended on December 21, 2024, following a series of reports of stolen mobile phones in the Unguwa Uku area of Kano. “The Kano State Police Command received numerous reports throughout 2024 from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady…
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have secured their place in the 2025 African Nations Championship after a commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. Following a goalless draw in the first leg in Accra, the Eagles B dominated the return fixture with three first-half goals. Remo Stars duo Sodiq Ismail and Nduka Junior put Nigeria ahead within the opening 22 minutes before Rangers’ Kazeem Ogunleye extended the lead in the 25th minute. Ghana pulled one back through Stephen Amankuna in the 73rd minute, but it proved merely a consolation as Nigeria…
The executive governor of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi who died on Thursday, barely 24 hours, after losing his mother. It was reported that the governor’s mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar died in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident occurred around 3 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Agura village, less than three kilometres to Kafin Hausa town, the governor’s hometown. Abdulwahab and his friend were on their way to Kafin Hausa from Dutse, the State capital, to continue to receive condolences from sympathisers over the death of his…
Platinum Post News HomeNewsPoliticsInvestigationBusinessEntertainmentSportOpinionHealthFeaturesTechAbout UsPrivacy Policy Connect with us Search Platinum Post News Platinum Post News NewsHusband, wife die in A tragic midnight fire in Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU, Ungogo Local Government Area, Kano State, has claimed the lives of a husband and wife, the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed. The victims, identified as 67-year-old Muhammed Uba and 52-year-old Fatima Uba, were caught in the blaze that engulfed their bungalow, said Hassan Muhammad, the Fire Service Director, in a statement issued by the service’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi. According to Muhammad, the incident occurred at midnight on…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the elder statesman and politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, as he marks a remarkable milestone of 99 years on December 5, 2024. In his tribute, President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged the significant contributions of Alhaji Yakassai to the development of Northern Nigeria and the nation as a whole. He commended Yakassai for his dedication to public service and advocacy for the rights of citizens. As a human rights activist and former Parliamentary Liaison Officer to President Shehu Shagari during the Second Republic, Pa Yakassai’s insightful critiques…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed production. Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Osifo, the refinery rehabilitation was made possible through stringent financial oversight and the active involvement of unions in the project’s management. He noted that the refinery is producing products such as diesel, kerosene, and petrol through its distillation unit. Osifo attributed the past attempts to refurbish the refinery to the lack…
Four abducted siblings in Kaduna State have been rescued and reunited with their family by the National Security Adviser. This was confirmed by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz , Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on his social media handle on Monday night. Although details of the rescue effort was not disclosed, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani was seen in one of the pictures. It was reported that the children went missing while their father was out last Tuesday night to visit his wife, who was taking care of their sick twins admitted to a nearby hospital. The victims were…
The family of Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of Emir Nasir Ado Bayero, has clarified the reason behind relocating her wedding to Jibrin Barau Jibrin, son of the Deputy Senate President, from Kano to Abuja. In a statement issued by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Dan Agundi, on Monday, the family dismissed reports linking the change of venue to tensions surrounding the controversial Tax Reform Bills. Dan Agundi, who is also the chairman of the organising committee of the bride’s families, explained that the decision was made solely by the bride’s family in line with tradition, and had…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has appointed his former Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. James Atung Kanyip, as the new Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs and Ibrahim Tanko Mohamed as the Finance Commissioner. In a statement issued on Saturday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, said the new appointments were to re-energise Sani’s administration and further enhance service delivery. Musa said the governor also appointed Barde Yunana Markus as Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs. Others appointed were Farida Abubakar Ahmed, Executive Director (Radio), Kaduna State Media Corporation; Vitus Azuka Ewuzie, Senior Special Assistant, Legal Matters; Francis Damina,…
The Kano State Government has demolished five illegal structures at Kwankwasiyya City. The State Task Force on Development Control, under the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, carried out the demolition. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Task Force Secretary , Hamid Sidi Ali said the demolished structures were built without proper permits and encroached on government-reserved land. “The Task Force is committed to ensuring compliance with building regulations and land use laws. We conduct regular inspections across the state to identify and address illegal structures.” Ali further clarified the process of enforcement, stating, “We issue multiple warnings before taking…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at the “increasing numbers of first-class graduates” churned out annually by private universities in the country. The ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, raised the concern on Thursday at an event organised by the body in honour of Prof. Andy Egwunyenga’s successful tenure as Vice Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU). The event took place at the DELSU campus, Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta. Osodeke said that if public universities adopt the same practice without regulation, it could lead to the decline of genuine academic pursuits. According…
Comrade Alhassan Yahaya has been elected as the new president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. Alhassan, the immediate past National Deputy President of the union, defeated his closest rival, incumbent Treasurer Dele Atunbi, at the 8th Triennial Delegate Conference of NUJ, held in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Alhassan, a former Gombe Council Chairman of NUJ scored 436 votes, Atunbi had 97 while Mohammed Garba scored 39 votes. Also, a Deputy Director with Radio Nigeria, Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde emerged as the Deputy Nationa President of the union unopposed while Mrs Ronke Afebioye Samo from Ekiti State Council was…
HomeMetro Ex- Gov Yahaya Bello pleads not guilty to 16-count charge Metro By Biola Adebayo On Nov 27, 2024 Kogi, Yahaya Bello, EFCC, Charges, Court Share The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, have pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Former Governor Bello, who is the 1st defendant, vehemently denied the allegations before Justice Maryann Anenih as they were read out to them. After taking their plea, the Defendant’s Counsel, Joseph Daudu, moved an application for bail. But the EFCC Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, opposed…
The Minister of Education, Dr Mauruf Alausa, says the Federal Government has, henceforth, cancelled foreign trainings for scholars. Alausa, who said this at the opening ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the British Council, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that scholars would now be trained within Nigeria. The theme of the conference is, “Building Sustainable and Relevant Tertiary Institutions and Systems in Africa”. The minister said that the Federal Government would be spending substantial money in building simulation lab, as well as building and developing the country’s universities. “We have just decided to canceled foreign training for scholars.…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday. The former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Sunday Dare, recalled many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians, as well as their engagement as…
The Arewa Consultative Forum has suspended its National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, for making what it describes as an authorised statement concerning the 2027 presidency. The embattled chairman was quoted as saying during the ACF National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, that the North will back a northern candidate for the presidency, come 2027 However, in a statement on Thursday by the Chairman Board of Trustees, Bashir Dalhatu and Secretary General, Murtala Aliyu, the Forum said the statements were made by Osuman without consulting or discussing with other leaders and members of the ACF and thus, reflected his personal…