Author: Musa Bello

The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency(KAZOWMA) in collaborating with National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency(NESREA) has inaugurated a 12-man committee to safeguard Falgore Game Reserve, Kano. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Farouk Isa-Musa, on Friday in Kano. READ ALSO: Kano Govt. sets aside N3.5bn for foreign scholarship of 550 students The statement said that the Managing Director of KAZOWMA, Sadiq Kura-Mohammed, tasked the committee to come out with ways to curtail poaching and charcoal making at the reserve. He said KAZOWMA would not fold its…

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai, says the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Elections Petition Court has reinforced triumph of democracy. Buratai, who is also a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, Wednesday’s verdict of the court validating the election victory of Tinubu not only upholds the principles of justice and fairness but also reinforces the triumph of democracy. He congratulated the President on the victory and called on all Nigerians to actively engage in the democratic process, adding that each…

A Catholic Parish house in Kamantan, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was on Thursday night set ablaze and a seminarian killed in an attack by gunmen. The Parish in Kamantan is under the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area. READ ALSO: Turkish crypto boss gets 11,000 years in jail for fraud, others According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the attackers stormed the parish house at about 8:00 p.m. and set it ablaze alongside a vehicle. Sources said that the deceased seminarian, Stephen Naman, died from the smoke he inhaled while trying to escape from…

A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc. Abayomi Awoniyi, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just as the upcoming November governorship election in the state draws near. In a letter dated August 31st and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Awoniyi conveyed his decision to sever ties with the party. While the letter did not specify the exact reasons for his departure, there are speculations that he will align himself with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Global Rice Prices Hit 15-Year High After Indian Export…

Nigerian actor, Ali Nuhu, Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, and Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, have been nominated for the 2023 ‘Arewa Hero’s &Philanthropic Award Of Excellence’. The celebrities were named among other Nigerians in the nomination list released by the organisers, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affair Africa, on Friday in Abuja. Nuhu, popularly known as ‘king of Kannywood’,the Hausa film industry, was nominated alongside other stars from the region for the annual awards slated for Sept. 30 at Arewa House, Kaduna. Other Nigerians listed for the award include actor Rabi’u Rikadawa; the National Security…

In a disturbing incident, unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted nineteen individuals in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This incident, which adds to the growing security concerns in the nation’s capital, was disclosed by the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesome Wike, during his inaugural meeting with the six council chairmen. He consequently called for local surveillance in the six Area Councils of the nation’s capital to curb insecurity. It would be recalled that about 30 people were killed a few days ago in a landslide caused by the activities of illegal miners in…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said they intervened in a violent protest that ensued after an alleged shooting by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) killed a fashion designer, with several individuals sustaining injuries. The incident reportedly began when a customer brought the DSS official to the victim’s shop, accusing the fashion designer of failing to deliver clothes on an agreed-upon date. Colleagues of the fashion designer, upon learning of the situation, intervened, which led to a heated argument with the DSS operative. Narrating the altercation, an anonymous trader in the market said, “a female customer…

Following the recent postponement of the kickoff for the 2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, the inaugural Peace & Unity Cup Pre-season Tournament is scheduled to begin in Kano. The NPFL had initially announced that the new season would commence on September 9, with the opening match featuring 3SC and Plateau United in Ibadan. However, league organizers confirmed on Wednesday that the season’s start date had been pushed back. The delay provides NPFL clubs with an opportunity to refine their preparations, and the Unity Cup, commencing this weekend, seems timely. READ ALSO: Alleged fraud: Osun Govt shuts Iree poly,…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Kannywood Action Forum to use its platform to educate and enlighten Nigerians especially Nigerian pilgrims on positive change towards the country. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, gave the advice on Thursday when the Forum, led by Alhaji Ahmed Kaka, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Hassan, who described the forum as popular film actors in northern states, expressed belief that with their large audience, their action or stories would go a long way to portray the positive image of the country. This, according to…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has arrested seven suspects for allegedly vandalising streetlight cables in Kano State. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the Corps, DSC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Thursday in Kano. He said that operatives of the Corps arrested the suspects during a raid to rid the state of criminal elements vandalising critical national assets and infrastructure. Idris-Abdullahi said that four of the suspects (nameswitheld) had been arrested for allegedly receiving 150mm stolen armored cable at Dulu Mariri Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. READ ALSO: Super…

Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitments towards making Kano a better place through the provision of meaningful human capital development projects. He gave the assurance during the commencement of the 5th state Executive Council meeting at the council chamber of Government House, as contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf said that his administration is committed to fulfilling electioneering campaign promises so that citizens will enjoy the impact of good leadership. He noted that within the 100 days of…

The National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, convened in Kano, has confirmed the electoral victory of Sagir Koki from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the Kano Municipal House of Representatives election held on February 25, 2023. The decision came after reviewing the petition filed by Muntari Ishaq Yakasai of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-member panel of judges, led by Justice Flora Azinge, delivered the judgment, stating that the petitioner, Yakasai, was unable to substantiate allegations of overvoting and the non-collation of results in 25 polling units within the constituency during the election. READ ALSO: Presidential…

The Police Command in Jigawa on Thursday warned residents of the state against taking the law into their hands sequel to the arrest of a suspected motorcycle snatcher. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Emmanuel Ekot gave the warning in a statement by the Spokesman of the Command, DSP Lawan Shi’isu, in Dutse on Thursday. The warning came againts the backdrop of mob action on a suspected motorcycle snatcher at Badari village on September 1. Shi’isu said the suspect, a resident of Kayar Makama village in Kunchi Local Government Area of Kano state, was rescued by the police…

The police command in Kaduna State has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and killed four in the last one month. The command’s Acting Public Relations Officer, ASP Nasir Hassan, made the disclosure at a news conference in Kaduna on Thursday. According to him, the suspects were arrested based on intelligence reports. He added that the police killed the four on different occasions during exchange of gunfire with criminals. Hassan also disclosed that the command arrested no fewer than 10 suspected members of a street gang popularly known as Sara-Suka. He also said that the command recovered from crime suspects, two AK47…

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has given approval for immediate recruitment of four thousand new teachers already evaluated and shortlisted for deployment to public primary and secondary schools across Borno State.   According to a statement issued by his spokeperson, Mallam Isa Gusau, Governor Zulum announced the approval on Wednesday evening in Maiduguri. Giving the details of recruited teachers, Gusau said, 3,000 out of the total teachers will be deployed to government primary schools across the state, while 1,000 teachers are to be sent to government secondary schools also across the state. On the qualifications of the teacher, he said…

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has denied a statement falsely claiming that he had congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the outcome of the election petition tribunal in Abuja. In response to the alleged statement attributed to Atiku, his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe, dismissed it as fraudulent and part of a deliberate effort by individuals seeking validation for their questionable appropriation of the Nigerian people’s mandate. Ibe said, “ Atiku couldn’t have validated electoral banditry because doing so would have amounted to a rape on the conscience of…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that Nigeria lost a staggering $46 billion (equivalent to N16.25 trillion) to crude oil theft from 2009 to 2020. Speaking during the inauguration of an ad hoc committee tasked with investigating crude oil theft and revenue loss, Abbas expressed grave concern about the negative impact of oil theft on the country’s oil production. Abbas stated that the theft of crude oil had resulted in a significant decline in the country’s oil production, with daily losses ranging from 5% to 30%, as reported by The Nation. He, however, expressed shock…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in 45 special advisers with an appeal to them to be prudent in discharging their primary assignments. The ceremony was held at the Government House in Kano on Thursday. Yusuf said their appointments were based on integrity and antecedents, asking them not to betray his confidence on them. He explained that the expectations of people of Kano State were very high, hence the need to be up and doing in completing the administration’s political commitment of moving the state to greater heights. ” My administration is fully committed towards implementing people-oriented policy…

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has expressed satisfaction with the judgement of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the Feb. 25 presidential election. The governor said this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr. Ismaila Uba-Misilli, on Wednesday in Gombe. Yahaya described the judgment as “victory for democracy and the truth, adding that Tinubu’s victory was an affirmation of the people’s trust in his leadership qualities, abilities and capabilities, which he demonstrated in the last three months. “The decision by the tribunal to dismiss the petitions presented by the People’s Democratic Party,…

The Vice-President, Mr Kashim Shettima, has said that judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court is a testimony to the fate Nigerians have in President Bola Tinubu and his administration. Shettima made the assertion while speaking to newsmen shortly after the 5-member panel of justices of the court led by Justice Haruna Tsammani delivered judgment affirming Tinubu’s election as president. ”My principal, President Bola Tinubu is eternally indebted to the Nigerian people and to the leadership of the party who have been here since 9 a.m. “Our energetic chairman and national secretary of the party, members of the national…