Kano State House of Assembly on Monday directed Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), State Primary Health Care, and Kano Printing Press to refund over N260 million unaccounted funds back to government account. Besides, the assembly at the plenary presided by Speaker Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, indicted the three state agencies for misappropriation of allocation and internally generated resources. In a unanimous adoption of recommendations of the house committee on public account submitted after presenting the 2021 audited public account, the assembly cautioned all ministries, agencies and parastatals to comply with due diligence on public finance or risk the…
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The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of academics under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities Multiple sources in the academic sector confirmed the development in Abuja on Monday. The chairperson of ASUU at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, who confirmed the development on the record, said, “Yes, it is true. Payment has started rolling in.” President Bola Tinubu Tinubu had in October 2023 approved the release of four of the eight months’ ASUU withheld workers’ salaries. The salaries were withheld when the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari…
Assailants on Saturday killed the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Sylvanus Namang, and one other person. According to sources, the incident occurred at a relaxation centre in Pankshin, in the Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The source said the gunmen invaded the place on Saturday night, shot at the APC spokesman at close range and killed him on the spot. The assailants abducted the other person whose dead body was later discovered along a road in the area. Bature described Namang’s death as gruesome and unfortunate, saying…
Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR), a faith based Civil Society Organization (CSO) that reports and monitors Hajj and Umrah activities has called for the arrest and prosecution of all persons who manufacture, publish and circulate unverified and misleading information about recruitment of staff into the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as well as enlistment into Hajj 2024 National Medical Team. In a statement on Sunday, IHR recalled that NAHCON had recently issued a statement to debunk a fake news item about recruitment of Nurses for the 2024 Hajj being promoted by fraudulent individuals. IHR also recalled that…
Bandits have killed at least six persons including a former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and his younger brother in Kwassam and Sabon Layin communities of the Kauru Local Government area of Kaduna State. The police are yet to confirm the incident but the spokesperson of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), Josiah Abraks, said in a statement that the bandits attacked the Kwassam community on Friday night. He also said that 50 people were kidnapped by the bandits in another attack at Sabon Layin village at the same time. Abraks is calling on…
It was a rain of cash and honour at the Rivers State Government House on Friday evening, as Governor Siminalayi Fubara hosted Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and the latest Basketball Champions, Rivers Hoopers. Governor Fubara at the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers announced the cash gift of N20m to the goalkeeper who is from Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state for his impressive performance. Gov. Fubara Stanley Nwabali and Prof. Ngozi Odu during the reception of the Super Eagles goalkeeper in Government House on Friday The governor also nominated him for a state award,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) joint border patrol team, sector IV, said it has seized a consignment of sex enhancement drugs worth N19.6 duty-paid value in Sokoto state. While briefing newsmen in Sokoto, Coordinating Comptroller, Mr. Kolapo Oladeji, said that trucks carrying food items were also intercepted at Kajji community on the Sokoto-Kebbi road. According to him; the intercepted truckloads of food items were heading to the Niger Republic through the Kebbi border, an action that contravened regulations. “We will leave no stone unturned to block food smuggling out of the country because of the current…
Borno State Government has declared a one-day statewide fast for Monday, February 19, to seek divine intervention on the rising cost of food items and the spate of landmine explosions across its major roads. Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this in a statewide broadcast on Friday. “I speak to you today with a heavy heart, but also with a determination to address the challenges that have befallen our beloved state. “I am deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by our citizens, particularly the high cost of food items,” Zulum said, adding “I understand the burden that this…
Leader of Arewa Oil and Gas Marketers Association of Nigeria (AROGMA), Alh Bashir Ahmad Dan-Mallam has urged the Independent Petroleum Marketers to focus more energy how to redeem members investment from Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO). Besides, AROGMA faulted IPMAN incessant criticism and act of shifting blames on fuel subsidy to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company NNPC. Danmalam made the remark on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Abuja. The AROGMA leader asserted that if IPMAN directs its efforts towards recovering withheld shares and depots meant for oil marketers, that could enabled marketers the leverage…
The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition concluded last weekend and have deservedly climbed up the FIFA ladder after that impeccable showing. “Indeed, across the two continents, no fewer than six teams have scaled ten places or more. Amongst the African sides, Côte d’Ivoire (39th, up 10) reap the rewards of their continental triumph on home soil, secured following an eventful tournament campaign,” FIFA wrote on its website…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has announced that excessive heat being experienced in the country presently would remain so for a while. In a short post on X page, the official source for weather and climate news stated the implications of the weather and advised the public on how to manage the situation. “Air Temperatures hit 41°C over the North and 39°C over the South with model Projections indicating temperatures to remain high in the coming days,” NiMET said. Read Also: Panacea to averting desertification in Kano, Northern Nigeria According to NiMET, the height of the temperature can lead to…
February has long been acknowledged as the month of love, with Valentine’s Day falling on the 14th of the month. In many nations, individuals commemorate this occasion by gifting chocolate, flowers, and cards to their loved ones. However, a few countries prohibit the observance of Valentine’s Day since it is not part of their religion. Here is a list of those countries in the world that do not celebrate Valentine’s Day and the reasons: 1. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country located in Southwest Asia that occupies the majority of the Arabian Peninsula.…
The Federal Emefiele: FG Asks Interpol To Place Three Nigerians On Watchlisthas asked the International Police (Interpol) to place three Nigerians on the watch list over alleged forgeryIt was gathered that the suspects—a staff member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Odoh Ocheme, and two other persons—were declared wanted for allegedly forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to steal $6.2 million in cash from the apex bank. Ocheme was accused of plotting and forging documents in Buhari’s name to steal $6,230,000 from the CBN coffers, along with Adamu and Imam Abubakar. This…
A petroleum tanker went up in flames this evening in Kabuga area of Kano metropolis. The tanker was said to have caught fire at the Mummuni fueling station while offloading petroleum product. Although, spokesman of Kano State Fire Service, Nasiru Yusuf confirmed the ugly development, he could not relate the cause of the incident at the time of filing the report. However, men of the fire service are battling to put off the inferno. Though no casualty is confirmed yet. Product worth millions of naira is on flame. Details soon.
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Monday commissioned the School of Law Building named after her by Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano. Mrs Oluremi, who unveiled the building, expressed satisfaction with the facilities put in place and thanked the Founder of the University, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for naming the School building after her. She commended the Founder and Chairman Governing Council of MAAUN, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for his contribution towards uplifting the standard of education in Nigeria and beyond. “Iam delighted for being honored…
It was a rousing welcome for the Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who began a one-day visit to the ancient city of Kano on Monday. The presidential jet conveying the first lady, and her entourage touched down Malam Aminu Kano International Airport around 10:15am to the receptive hands of Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of his cabinet, and thousands of NNPP loyalists. After a brief airport ceremony, the motorcade of the Oluremi Tinubu head to pay a courtesy call on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Hundred of people including…
As Valentine’s Day draws closer, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, says it is committed to promoting a healthy and responsible celebration of love, especially in the context of ongoing global health challenges. The Director General of NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu made this statement, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety and well-being while expressing affection. With an aim to encourage individuals to adopt a comprehensive approach to love, NACA stressed the significance of open communication, mutual respect, and responsible choices. Dr. Aliyu called on the public to incorporate protection into intimate…
Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has sealed four warehouses stocked with thousands of bags of grains and other consumable commodities in the state. The private warehouses located along Dawano area, along Kano/Daura/Katsina road were found stocked with floor, maize, sorghum, spaghetti, sugar, and macaroni believed to have been hoarding from the market. Leading a team of security operatives and journalists on the inspection of the warehouses, the Chairman of the commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado said the stocked commodities were hoarded to inflate profit thereby escalating hunger in the land. Rimin-Gado had earlier declared hoarding of food items…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kaduna State where he will be participating as the special guest of honour for the 6oth anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy. The president landed at the Kaduna International Airport at exactly 11:30am, and was received by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, along with the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas, Senior Kaduna State Government officials and top senior military officers. The president is expected to deliver a speech at the diamond celebration of the NDA holding at Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. From…
A civil servant, Jamilu Zuntu, on Thursday demanded the sum of N7 million from his wife, Hadiza Aliyu, to grant her divorce request. Hadiza is seeking a divorce of the three-year-old marriage at a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna. He told the court that he had spent N2.5 million on her education over two and a half years. “I also bought boxes of clothes worth N2.5 million and paid for other traditional rites,” he claimed. Hadiza, while reacting to her husband’s demand, said that she was only…