Salihu Lukman, the immediate-past National Vice Chairman for the Northwest region of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised the alarm over what he termed “disturbing signals” under the incipient administration of President Bola Tinubu. In an open letter addressed to President Tinubu on Monday, Lukman, expressed dismay over the perceived shortcomings of the early phase of the administration, particularly concerning ministerial nominations and policy decisions. He critiqued the selection of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of APC, despite allegations of corruption against him, citing a violation of the party’s constitution. Lukman said he decided to…
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Kano State Government has revealed that an unprecedented 8,277 patients have been placed on Tuberculosis (TB) treatment, within the past week. The government said this figure represents the highest quarterly TB notification ever recorded in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2023 National TB Testing Week commemoration, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the Commissioner of Health, on Monday, said Kano is one of Nigeria’s most populous states and among the five with high TB burdens, grapples with a TB burden of 34,547 cases. READ ALSO: ‘2,000 Positive Tuberculosis Cases Detected in Plateau in First Half of 2023’ He said, “Kano State being the…
Senator Babangida Hussaini, (APC-Jigawa Northwest), has offered N10 million scholarahip to 254 indigent students from his constituency studying Science and Engineering in various tertiary institutions. Hussaini made the disclosure while presenting the money to the benefitting students through his foundation, Walin Kazaure Education Foundation, in Ringing on Monday. He said the gesture was part of his commitments to ease the current economic hardship of his constituents. He explained that the the gesture was also part of his campaign promises to ensure the betterment of his constituents, including students. The senator, who described education as one of his utmost priorities, pointed…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has warned the newly sworn in commissioners that he would not hesitate to sanction or send them packing if found. Mohammed stated this in Bauchi on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 24 newly appointed commissioners in the state. He also called on the commissioners to eschew corrupt tendencies and resist the temptation to abuse their offices. While drawing their attention to the need for absolute loyalty to the government and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed advised that accountability and transparency should be their guiding principles. “It should be made known to…
The National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) says over 2,000 positive tuberculosis cases have been detected in the first half of 2023 in Plateau. Dr Shedrack Dimang, the Zonal Medical Officer in charge of the NTBLCP in the North Central, said this on Monday in Jos at the commencement of the national tuberculosis testing week. Dimang said that the positive cases were detected from hospitals and outreaches conducted in the state. “The rise in case detection is as a result of an increase in public awareness and the public doing away with misconceptions as regards the disease.…
Team Kano Boys rugby team on Monday secured the qualification ticket to compete in the 2023 edition of the National Youths Games, NYG. The Kano rugby lads beat arch rivals, Team Kaduna 14-7 to book their spot. Kano has secured a place in the next NYG schedule to take place in September in Asaba, Delta state. Head Coach of Kano’s team, Umar Bau described their qualification as significant. READ ALSO: PHOTOS: First Lady Welcomes Super Falcons to Presidential Villa He said they were rejoicing that they would be travelling to Delta with Team Kano Boys and Girls. He said the…
In response to a circulating social media report, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has refuted allegations that he opposed the ministerial nomination of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, or the recommended successor. El-Rufai, one of the 48 ministerial nominees submitted to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu, has encountered delay in his confirmation due to security concerns. Following the postponement of his confirmation, El-Rufai reportedly engaged in a discussion with President Tinubu last week, during which he communicated his withdrawal of interest in the ministerial position. He purportedly suggested his former commissioner, Jafaru Sani, as a replacement. Nonetheless, Governor Sani…
Kano State government has ordered the suspension of any school fee increments across across all private primary and secondary schools, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and guardians. The announcement was confirmed by Baba Abubakar Umar, the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Private Schools on Sunday. He also stated that the sale of books and uniforms by private schools had been put on hold. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had earlier reported that the state government ordered all certificates of private schools be revoked The government had commenced issuance of application forms for the registration…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reopened Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital, the oldest public pediatric facility in the state, which had been closed down during the previous Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration. The hospital was brought back to operation after a hiatus of 33 years, marking the first major project commissioned by Governor Yusuf within his initial 100 days in office. According to a Daily Trust reports, the present administration in June had revoked the sale of the Hospital allegedly sold to an individual at the rate of N6 million by the previous administration. Denying the sale, the Ganduje…
Former member of the National Assembly Senator Shehu Sani has identified five reasons for the increasing reemergence of military takeover of governments in Africa, especially in the West African sub-region. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Sani frowned at what he considers the increasing reemergence of juntas in the politics of especially West African countries but maintained that they keep recurring because the conditions were being created for them to return. “We have seen in the past few years how democracies in the West African sub-region have collapsed. It has happened in Guinea,…
Sokoto State Government has pledged sustained partnerships with the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) in promoting skills acquisition training and other educational pursuits of youths in the state. Alhaji Usman Arziki-Bodinga, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning stated this at the commemoration of the International Youths Day, organised by the state government, in collaboration with UNFPA on Saturday in Sokoto. He described this year’s theme ” Green Skills for Youths Toward Sustainable Development”, as apt, saying that it will encourage self reliance and productivity among the youths. The permanent secretary enjoined youths to explore their potentialities and…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has strongly condemned the killing of two individuals in Zaria during a suspected bandit attack. This is contained in a statement by Mr Musa Krishi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the speaker on Sunday in Abuja. The speaker expressed deep concerns about the recurring attacks in the area and emphasised the importance of protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. He called for a thorough investigation into the attack and urged security agencies to swiftly identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Abbas also extended his condolences to the families…
The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Prof. Sagir Abbas, says the institution has introduced not less than four welfare packages for its staff to cushion the effects of the current economic pangs. Abbas told newsmen in Kano on Sunday that the palliatives included soft credit facilities, transportation and foodstuff. He explained that the university had introduced a special loan scheme for the staff to enable them pay their children’s school fees. READ ALSO: NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to 22,658 Flood Victims, Vulnerables in Kano “For those who have children that are studying in the university, we have an…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has started distribution of relief materials to 22,658 households affected by the 2022 flood disaster and vulnerable in Kano State. The Director-General NEMA, Mr Mustapha Ahmed-Habib, disclosed this while flagging off distribution of the relief materials to beneficiaries in Kano. He said the gesture was under Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI) for households affected by the 2022 flood and vulnerable in the state. Ahmed-Habib said the aim was to bring succor to the victims. The food items distributed included rice, beans, sorghum, vegetable oil, salt, tomato paste and seasoning cubes. He listed…
The Kano state government has revoked the certificates of all private schools operating within the state. This action comes into effect immediately. Baba Abubakar Umar, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Private and Voluntary Institutions, made this announcement during a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools on Saturday. Umar conveyed that in light of this development, all private schools are required to obtain new registration forms and complete them in order to secure new certificates. According to hum, the decision is born out of the state government’s dedication to the purification of private school operations, aiming to…
A delegation of Islamic scholars under the leadership of the national chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) has arrived in Niger Republic to play a mediating role in the ongoing deadlock between the Niger military junta and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Among the revered clerics present are Sheikh Bala Lau, Sheikh Kabir Gombe, Sheikh Yakubu Musa, and Sheikh Mansur Sokoto, alongside others. The scholars’ presence marks a significant effort to contribute to resolving the political crisis, aiming to provide insights and guidance in the current impasse.
A group of residents in Kano has expressed their opposition to the potential use of force by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address the ongoing coup crisis in Niger. This stance comes after ECOWAS om Thursday directed member States’ military forces to prepare for possible intervention in the neighboring West African country to restore democratic rule. The protesters, voicing their dissent during a demonstration, saying they rejected the idea of military intervention. They chanted : “Nigeriens are our brothers, Nigeriens are also our family. Niger is ours, we don’t want war, war against Niger is injustice,…
Kano is currently graced by the presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is attending the Passing Out Parade of the Regular Course 5 cadets. The Vice President arrived in the early hours of today to participate in the event taking place at the Police Academy Wudil in Kano. Among the distinguished guests present at the ceremony is Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State. Earlier reports from Daily News 24 had indicated that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun is also scheduled to attend the event on Saturday, August 12th. READ ALSO: Police Chief Urges…
Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army , have neutralised three bandits and rescued 10 kidnap victims during a clearance operation in Kaduna State. Lt- Col. Musa Yahaya ,Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the division , confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna . Yahaya said troops of the division would sustain its aggressive clearance operations against all criminal elements in the division’s area of responsibility. READ ALSO: Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Deploy Security Personnel to End Killings, Banditry in Katsina “The operation has again yielded positive results as our gallant troops made…
Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, the representative of Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency in Katsina State, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to deploy adequate security personnel to address the escalating cases of killings and banditry in Katsina State. Reacting to a recent protest staged by his constituency members over the incessant kidnappings and killings of farmers in the region, Ahmed emphasized that the presence of additional security operatives in the state would effectively counter the ongoing insecurity and criminal activities in the area. He said: “The President and the nation’s security chiefs should employ all legitimate and innovative means to curb the security…