Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has solicited for more collaborative partnership and support from the British Government. The governor made the call in a statement issued in Kano on Tuesday by his media aide, Mr Bature Dawakin-Tofa. Yusuf was reported to have made the remarks when he received the new British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr Richard Montgomery, on courtesy visit in Kano. The governor listed areas where such collaborative relationship were highly needed to include education, health, agriculture, institutional reforms, climate change and social changes Other areas are healthcare delivery, girl-child education and People With Disabilities (PWDs). He…
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As tensions escalate in the aftermath of the coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed additional sanctions on the individuals and entities associated with the military junta. Recall that the regional bloc had previously issued an ultimatum to the Niger junta, demanding the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum within seven days or face a range of sanctions, potentially including military intervention. Defying ECOWAS’ warnings, the coupists stood firm, rejecting any foreign interference and cutting diplomatic ties with Nigeria, Togo, France, and the United States. In a further show of strength, the junta also…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially published the names of candidates who have been successfully enlisted for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In an announcement made on Tuesday, Ja’afaru Ahmed, the Secretary to the Board, confirmed the release of the list. The statement read, “Candidates who participated in the Computer Based Test (CBT) as well as Physical Screening/Certificate Verification/Psychometric evaluation, are requested to visit the Board’s portal at cdcfib.career to check if they were successful as well as print an invitation slip containing the schedule…
A Kano State High Court has granted administrative bail to Bala Muhammad Inuwa, the former Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO), who was apprehended for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of N4 billion belonging to the company. Inuwa’s arrest by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) was prompted by suspicions of his connection to the alleged N4 billion fraud during his tenure as the MD of KASCO. The arrest eventually took place last week after he was accused of breaking into a confiscated warehouse under investigation. During the court session on Tuesday, Justice…
In a daring act of courage, an unnamed villager from Kaduna engaged a group of bandits who attacked him on his farm, resulting in the death of the gang’s leader during a recent confrontation in Kaduna State. The intense confrontation unfolded when the bandits returned to the community with the intention of abducting the farmer. The same group had previously killed his children several months ago, as reported by Daily Trust. According to sources, the farmer was diligently working on his farm alongside one of his sons when they were confronted by the armed bandits. The assailants attempted to abduct…
Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure financial autonomy of the legislative and judicial arms of government in the state. The call was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house, during the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore on Monday in Kano. Alhaji Aminu Sa’adu (NNPP- Ungogo) who moved the motion argued that, the Nigerian constitution provides for full financial autonomy yet to be enjoyed in the country. After careful deliberations, the House adopted a resolution and called on Kano State Government to do the needful, by granting financial autonomy…
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has given his approval for the immediate recruitment of 52 medical personnel, including two doctors, eight nurses and midwives, along with 42 other supporting staff. The disclosure was made by Professor Abubakar Ali Kullima, the Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospital Management Board during his visit to the General Hospital in Gwoza town over the weekend. The Governor’s approval is in fulfilment of a promise he made that he was going to address the shortage of medical personnel to ensure that the growing healthcare needs of Gwoza’s population can be…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn-in the first female Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Audu Aboki, with an appeal for support from the judiciary. Yusuf urged the judiciary to support his administration’s demolition and anti-graft policies to enable it recover public assets allegedly acquired illegally by the immediate-past administration in the state. He spoke on Monday while swearing-in the first female Chief Judge in the state at Africa House, Government House, in Kano. The governor explained that his administration’s desire of demolishing illegal structures and recovering public properties were for the development of the state. Yusuf…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has granted approval for the appointment of new heads of government agencies. A press release from Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, revealed on Monday that those selected for the positions include two lecturers from Bayero University, Kano, Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Abubakar Shehu Minjibir and Dr. Maigari Indabawa, who were appointed as Director of the Kano State Institute of Development Journalism and Director of the Kano State Film Institute, Tiga, respectively. The appointments also include, Hon. Kabiru Getso Haruna, who will serve as the Executive Secretary of…
The Special Assistant on Public Communications to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has confirmed that Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit is identified as No. 23-5099 (N. D. III.), as reported by Punch news. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had earlier reported how Atiku withdrew suit seeking academic record of President Tinubu in a US court. However, according to Shaibu, this new legal action prompted Atiku to withdraw an existing case before a Circuit…
The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointments of ten additional Special Advisers into various offices in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday morning. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports tha the recent selection of these 10 new Special Advisers brings the total count to 45 advisers working with the governor. Previously, Governor Abba Yusuf had appointed 20 Special Advisers and subsequently introduced another 15, culminating in this latest addition of 10 advisers to his team. According to the statement, the appointment…
Governor Banagana Zulum of Borno has approved N80m grant to Guwori Islamic Academy in Jere Local Government Area of the state. Zulum, who announced this on Sunday at the graduation ceremony of the school, said the gesture would enhance education opportunities to vulnerable children. He said the money would be disbursed in instalment to support provision of educational facilities, improve teachers’ welfare as well as provide enabling teaching and learning environment in the school. READ ALSO: Emir of Kano Calls for Investment in Education for Brighter Kano Future “I am highly impressed with what I have seen here today, students’…
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano, has issued a call to action for affluent individuals and business entities to direct their investments towards education, emphasizing its pivotal role in securing a prosperous future for children and the state as a whole. The emir’s plea was articulated during a recent Qur’anic and school graduation event hosted by the Andal Science Academy in Kano over the weekend. He stressed that meaningful progress in the education sector can only be achieved through substantial investment from individuals, particularly in light of the state’s burgeoning population. In his address, the emir proposed that…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has shed light on the reasons behind the withdrawal of Maryam Shetty’s nomination as a ministerial candidate. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that Shetty’s nomination was rescinded while awaiting her Senate screening last week, and she was subsequently replaced by Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, a former Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, during the administration of Ganduje. In an interview with Freedom Radio, as reported by The Nation, Ganduje suggested that Shetty’s name had been included on the ministerial list without proper consultation. Ganduje also alleged that Maryam Shetty’s name was…
Bauchi Police Command has taken into custody five individuals linked to a range of criminal activities, including armed robbery, burglary, and phone snatching. The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated this on Sunday, in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi. He said the five suspects were arrested for committing different offenses in different parts of the state. “Our operatives arrested 24 years old Umar Abubakar AKA (Barbertov) with a dangerous weapon, who trespassed into the victim’s house situated at Kandahar Area of Bauchi and attempted to steal the victim’s Jincheng motorcycle AX 100 model. READ ALSO:…
Sokoto residents have been reassured by army authorities not to be alarmed by gunshots or troop movements expected to ensue in the coming days. The 8 Division Nigerian Army based in Sokoto has announced the commencement of an inter-Brigade Range Classification Competition. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, the exercise will specifically involve Warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) at the Tankwale village shooting range in Sokoto. Live ammunition will be fired during the exercise, and troops will be mobilized to the shooting range situated along Illela Road in Sokoto State. READ ALSO: Sokoto Students Laud Gov Aliyu over Payment…
Senator Ahmed Wadada ( representing Nasarawa West), on Sunday expressed willingness to partner with the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Consult to train about 5,000 youths on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Wadada, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Keffi, made this known during a meeting with the Chairman of the university consult, Malam Muhammad Aminu and a Director of the consult, Malami Ahmed Jibrin, in Abuja. The lawmaker, who said that the importance of ICT knowledge on building the capacity of youths cannot be overemphasised, said youths empowerment had always been part of the programmes of his…
A team of policemen from Kano state Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Sunday. “Recall that on the 18th July 2023 at about 8 :00 pm, a team of Policemen while on Highway Surveillance Patrol along Kwanar Dangora, intercepted a Golf series 3 model motor vehicle on reasonable suspicion of the vehicle being recklessly driven. “In a quick reaction by the team, the driver was pursued while trying to escape…
The Kano State Government says it will activate and support 250 cooperative groups across the state as an empowerment strategy. Alhaji Jamilu Abbas-Kiru, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups to Gov. Kabiru Yusuf, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday. He said: “Gov. Abba Yusuf has a comprehensive socio-economic development plan for our dear Kano state. “He is determined to stimulate and enhance commerce and industrialisation, energy, security as well as climate change initiatives in the state. “The administration has equally resolved to deliver quality and accessible healthcare services, functional education,…
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) strongly condemns the military seizure of power in the Niger Republic. The associations which consist of of intellectuals, policy initiators and executors and other citizens with high level of practical experience and wisdom, in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) said “It supports the efforts of ECOWAS’ towards restoring democracy in the West African country. However, in restoring democracy, ECOWAS should consider the immediate and long-term implications of its actions on the people of the Niger Republic and the wider West African sub-region. Read…