The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has approved the establishment of a Digital Economy Centre in Kafanchan, headquarters of Kaduna South. This is contained in a letter by Dr Mohammed Kumo, the Head of Project Management, NITDA on Wednesday in Kafanchan. Kumo said the project was aimed at facilitating access to digital services such as e-learning, adding that facilities to be deployed to the centre comprised of computers, internet connectivity, Local Area Network, an e-learning solution, a solar-powered inverter and a generator among others. READ ALSO: Woman in court for allegedly beating up sister, brother-in-law According to reports, the…
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The Kano command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 10 suspected drug dealers operating in different parts of the state in July alone. Mr Sadiq Maigatari, the state NDLEA Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Maitagari said that the suspects included Abubakar Yunusa 33, James Temitope 42, Sani Muhammad 23, Aminu Sani 23 and Emeka Williams 31. He said that the other suspects included Inusa Alhassan 31, Muhammad Abubakar 35, Hussaini Hamza 45, Sani Dahiru 30 and Muhammad Ibrahim 30. Maitagari said that some of the suspects were arrested…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of new heads of government agencies in the state. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Muhammed Shehu on Wednesday in Kaduna. Shehu said those appointed included Alhaji Inuwa Ibrahim, as the Managing Director, Kaduna Line, Dr Iliyasu Neyu, as the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Aids Control Agency (KADSACA) and Malam Umar Waziri as the Special Adviser, Revenue Matters. He added that Mr Umar Bambale was appointed as the Special Adviser, Drugs &Narcotics Control, while Prof. Aminu Sharehu was appointed as the Chairman of the…
The Zamfara Government has introduced Performance Index for the 18 new Commissioners in the state. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara made this known during a ceremony for the inauguration of commissioners in Gusau. “You must redouble your efforts because you will be assessed based on key performance index ,” he said. READ ALSO: Lack of Operating License May Delay Nigeria Air’s Operations, Experts Say The governor therefore urged them to cultivate good working relationship and synergy with their ministries for the betterment of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Oath of office was administered on…
Boko Haram fighters have reportedly captured 60 terrorists belonging to the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), including three commanders of the group. The identified commanders are Abubakar Saddiq, Abou Maimuna, and Malam Idris. According to Zagazola Makama, an expert in countering insurgency and a security analyst in the Lake Chad region, the ISWAP terrorists were taken captive while they were en route to Damasak in Borno State. Makama explained that the recent shift in the tide of events favored the Boko Haram Buduma faction over ISWAP, enabling them to seize most of ISWAP’s strongholds. He said the development…
The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested nine armed robbery suspects alleged to be terrorising residents of the state. The Spokespersons of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi. He said the operation was achieved through bravery of the joint efforts of Operation Restore Peace (ORP) and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the command. “Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of a robbery syndicate in the area, the operatives swiftly took action. “The syndicate had been under the command’s watchlist due to their involvement in several…
Honorable Mukthar Umar-Zakari (NNPP-Kano) has vowed to challenge the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal which nullified his election over alleged certificate forgery. Umar-Zakari, who represented Tarauni Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal had nullified his election and declared Hafizu Kawu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Feb. 26 poll. The three-man panel of the tribunal, led by Justice I.P. Chima, ruled that he was not qualified to contest for the election having forged his primary…
Kano State Government has warned residents to desist from dumping of refuse in water ways especially in Sabon Gari area of Fagge Local Government. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru Garo, expressed disgust over the attitude of residents at Sabon Gari area over indiscriminate dumping of refuse. He said such activities would lead to environmental pollution, citing the health hazards and the effects on the climate. This is contained in a statement issued by Director, Public Enlightenment in the Ministry of Environment, Samaila Gwammaja in Kano on Tuesday. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru…
The Kaduna State Government has donated N1m to each of the eight victims who lost their lives in the Zaria Central Mosque collapse. Governor Uba Sani made the announcement in Zaria during a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Bamalli, in Zaria on Tuesday. The governor added that the other victims of the mosque collapse who are receiving treatment at the hospital would be supported with N500,000 for medication. Sani said the rest of the victims who were discharged from hospital would receive N200,000 each. The governor, who was accompanied by top government functionaries during the visit,…
The Gombe State government has commenced the distribution of palliatives to 30, 000 beneficiaries, to cushion the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy on residents of the state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this while inaugurating the distribution of the items on Tuesday, in Dadin Kowa community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the State. The governor said the items were part of the first phase of the distribution of palliatives. Yahaya said that the state government was targeting no fewer than 420, 000 beneficiaries across the state. He said that the first phase which is being launched was targeting…
Tension rose in Kano as operatives of the Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) engaged in a clash with tricycle riders on Zaria Kano Close, Kofar Nasarawa Bridge. The incident resulted in a temporary halt of traffic, leaving commuters stranded as the clash escalated and louts attacked people indiscriminately. Two persons have been allegedly injured while passersby ran helter-skelter for safety. Eyewitnesses revealed that the confrontation unfolded when a team of KAROTA operatives attempted to stop an erring tricycle rider, who, instead of complying, continued moving. The situation quickly escalated as KAROTA officials attempted to immobilize the tricycle, resulting…
Former governor of Rivers State and Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, made a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike’s visit comes in the midst of ongoing speculation about his political affiliations following his activities in the 2023 election, where he worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his subsequent nomination as minister. Despite his involvement in opposition party politics, Wike has consistently denied any plans to join the ruling APC. The incumbent Rivers State Governor, Mr Simi Fubara, during a thanksgiving service…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State says he has ordered investigation into the alleged murder of a 17-year-old schoolboy, Abdallah, reportedly at the hands of a military-led joint security task force known as Operation Farauta. The incident, which occurred in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, generates widespread concerns. Abdallah, a senior secondary student, tragically lost his life on Wednesday while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Moddibo Adama Teaching Hospital in Yola. The young student had sustained severe injuries resulting from torture inflicted by the security task force. The torment reportedly followed a complaint lodged…
Gunmen have killed a newly-wedded couple, both of whom are teachers at BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau. The gunmen also injured the Vice-Principal of the School. The incident happened on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident to newsmen. Alabo, who did not give further details on the incident, said that the command was on top of the situation. In a statement on Tuesday in Jos, Mr Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement, a socio-cultural group, said that the incident occurred about 3.00…
The Kano State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for individuals suspected of causing disruption at a public event by verbally targeting the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the incident occurred on Sunday during the re-commissioning of the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital, attended by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the emir. Chants aimed at the emir, including phrases like “New government, new Emir,” “We want Sanusi Back,” and “Emir Bayero is not our Emir,” allegedly emanated from a group of individuals who the police have now labeled as miscreants. Speaking with journalists…
Katsina Elders forum has called on ECOWAS and the AU to negotiate with the military leaders in Niger Republic in order to peacefully return the country to its democratic government. An elder statesman, and the Acting Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Aliyu Saulawa, made the call through their Secretary, Alhaji Ali Muhammad, during a press briefing on Monday in Katsina. He pointed out that the gesture would allow the military junta to have a political transition programme and avert the grave consequence of staging a military coup. Saulawa, referring to the alleged threat of the coupists to kill Muhammad Bazoum,…
Police have arrested more than 1000 suspected hoodlums in Kano State in an operation targeted at crushing criminals across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mohammad Gumel told newsmen on Monday in Kano that the arrests were made in the last three months. He said among those arrested were 117 armed suspects, 25 suspected kidnappers, 17 human traffickers, six suspected cattle rustlers, 26 motorcycle thieves, 34 drugs dealers, 28 suspected thieves and 27 tricycle thieves. READ ALSO: Deputy Senate President Assures Kano APC Stakeholders of Dedication Gumel assured that all those arrested would be prosecuted. The…
The Kaduna State Government has entered into an agreement with Google.org to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Kaduna by Mr Muhammad Hehu, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State. Sani said that the initiative was part of a broader skills development programme supported by Google.org, aimed at empowering 20,000 more women and young people across Nigeria with 21st-century skills. He said this was with a view to positioning them for opportunities in the digital and creative…
The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, to revise the party constitution to include their members in preparation for the upcoming National Executive Committee meeting. During a visit to the party’s national headquarters on Monday, a delegation of 60 former deputy governors advocated for their inclusion in critical party decisions. The delegation expressed concern over their absence from the list of dignitaries present at the previous NEC meeting held at Transcorp Hilton two weeks prior. Chris Alozie Akomas, Chairman of the forum, said their years of…
Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling his duties to the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District. He said this during a courtesy visit of party leaders in Kano, led by Sani Mukaddas, the chairman of the party, as disclosed by Barau’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on Monday. Mukaddas told the lawmaker that his performance as a senator representing Kano North from 2015 to date has been outstanding and impressive. “The projects you have provided across the 13 local government areas of our…