The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has reiterated the significance of new grouping system to pilgrims movement in the holy Land. Besides, the DG called for strict pilgrims adhering to group arrangements during the ongoing daily induction course at Rano Islamic Center. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa who emphasized that group organization is a new directive from the Saudi Arabia Hajj Commission, requiring groups of forty-five individuals led by one male and one female deputy. He underscored the necessity of following these instructions from departure in Jeddah until the completion of the Hajj…
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Adamawa State government has taken drastic measures in response to a deadly measles outbreak that has claimed the lives of 42 children in the region. Public and private schools have been ordered to close indefinitely, according to a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Aisha Umar, in Yola on Monday. The closure aims to curb the spread of the disease and facilitate mass vaccination efforts by the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) targeting vulnerable age groups. The Ministry has set a new resumption date for schools on Monday,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alleged on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu rushed to award the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project to Chagoury Group due to his son Seyi’s interest in the company. According to a statement published by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku stated that Seyi served on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, which is owned by Gilbert Chagoury, one of the president’s business associates. Atiku described the situation as a conflict of interest and a violation of the country’s procurement regulations. He, therefore, advised Tinubu to focus more on attracting…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has layed a N15 billion three layer Interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis as part of vision to enhance traffic flow in the ancient city. The governor who visited the project site on Sunday in company of some cabinet members, affirmed his administration’s eyesight to transform the city centre to status of a mega city. Recall that Governor Yusuf in December, 2023, awarded the multi-billion naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with completion period of eighteen months. The multiple projects was awarded along side another high impact interchange bridge at Talidu roundabout also…
Residents of Gwagwarwa Community in Nassarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State took to the streets on Saturday, blocking the Airport Road to demand justice for the alleged killing of 23-year-old Yusuf Shuaibu. The incident involved a military officer identified as Oga Aminu, who worked at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital in Kano. Speaking to Journalists during the protest, Shuaibu Bala, the father of the deceased, said his son worked as a cleaner at the hospital. He explained that on that fateful day, he said, after completing a night shift, Yusuf was about to head home when Oga…
In a horrifying turn of events, Malam Kabiru Mohammed, the esteemed village head of Marke in Dandamisa Ward, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, fell victim to a vicious attack by unknown assailants. Suspected to be hired killers, the gunmen struck in the dead of night, infiltrating the victim’s residence around 12:30 am on Thursday. According to reports, the assailants forcibly evacuated everyone from the compound before embarking on a relentless search for Malam Kabiru. Despite efforts to conceal himself alongside his elder brother, Tukur Mohammed, within the ceiling, the victim was tragically discovered by the gunmen. They…
Nigerian fintech companies have warned their customers against trading in cryptocurrency or any virtual currency on their apps, threatening to block any accounts found engaging in such activities. At least four fintechs—Opay, Moniepoint, PalmPay, and Paga—have communicated this development to their customers on Friday. Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria stopped major fintech firms like Kuda, Opay, PalmPay and Moniepoint from onboarding new customers. The CBN’s move was linked to an ongoing audit of the Know-Your-Customer process of the fintechs, which have been under scrutiny in recent months over concerns around money laundering and terrorism financing. Before the…
On Thursday, May 2, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Abuja chapter has commenced an indefinite strike. Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of the Branch, acknowledged the event, saying the resolution was made during a congress meeting held at the institution’s Permanent Site. Platinumpost reports that members of the UniAbuja chapter of ASUU have been at loggerheads with the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah and the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman over the processes for the appointment of a new VC. An advertorial that surfaced in a national daily on March 15, 2024, sought a replacement…
Airlift of intending pilgrims from Nigeria to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2024 Hajj will commence 15th May, 2024. Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON, Mallam Jalal Arabi who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja said the first batch will depart from Kebbi state. Mallam Arabi who made the disclosure while unveiling the two days 1st National StakeHolders summit of Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah Industry said all is set for seamless transport of Nigerian contingents for the spiritual exercise. NAHCON chairman said the Commission will be meeting with the respective airlines later in the day to ascertain the…
Media practitioners in Nigeria have been urged to set media agenda on salient issues around women’s health in order to bring some of their challenges on the front burner for stakeholders. The Center for Communication and Social Impact CCSI made the call in Kaduna during a one day training organised for Kano based journalists on media advocacy for women’s health with support from the Pathfinder International. Mr. Oluyemi Abodunrin, the CCSI Technical Advisor, Programme, while delivering his lecture on the role of the media in improving women’s health, said journalists need to always explore available data in their reportage.…
Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has sympathized with the Nigerian workers, saying they have worked under a government which is known for bringing up anti-poor policies. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate during the 2019 and 2013 general elections, said this in his May 1 Workers Day message to Nigerian workers. Atiku noted that as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate International Workers Day, “is a sobering truth that the plight of the Nigerian worker remains dire.” He said, “Despite prolonged pledges and flowery words by the government, the much talked-about prospects of wage increment…
The planned Full Council Meeting of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has come under mischievous cyber attacks from yet to be identified suspected disgruntled elements . The mischief makers on Tuesday, in a devilish manner had embarked on the circulation of a stale letter dated 12th March 2024, addressed to SWAN bankers , security operatives and other critical stakeholders in the sports sector. The missive that was written by Ajibola Akinwale esq had attempted to mislead the Federal Ministry of Sports, IGP and other security organisations into desisting from dealing with Benjamin Isaiah as the president of…
At least 40 children have been reportedly killed in an outbreak of measles in Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria. It was learnt that the outbreak of the disease was recorded in the Mubi North and Gombi local government areas. Sources at the state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency told SaharaReporters that 23 deaths were recorded in Mubi, while 19 deaths were recorded in Gombi. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “So far, there are over 200 infected children; out of which 23 victims have been recorded in Mubi and 19 in Gombi.” “There’s also a suspected polio case…
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed a resolution to invite the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri; and his counterpart for the gas sector, Ekperikpe Ekpo; over the fuel scarcity being experience in the country. The green chamber also summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over petrol shortages in the country. This followed a motion of urgent national importance by a member of the House, Umar Ajilo, raising concerns over lingering queues at petrol stations nationwide. The House expects the ministers and the NNPCL boss…
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) will be completed by the end of 2024 after years of being shut down due to lack of maintenence. The Managing Director of KRPC, Mustafa Sugungun, disclosed this on Monday during an oversight visit to the refinery by members of the Senate Adhoc Committee on Petroleum Downstream led by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. He explained that the 110,000-barrel-per-day refinery will start producing at 60 percent capacity by the end of the year, while full production will take place subsequently.…
Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The decision was announced in a statement following the NFF Board’s approval of the recommendation from its Technical and Development Committee. George, a 52-year-old former Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis forward, replaces outgoing coach José Santos Peseiro. George, who served as an assistant to Peseiro for 20 months, took over as interim coach after Peseiro’s departure following the Super Eagles’ impressive run to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. During…
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has caused a stir on social media with his latest tweets, in which he threw subtle shade at fellow artists, notably Don Jazzy, the Mavin Records boss. The “Ojuelegba” singer turned to Twitter for a wild journey, eliciting emotions and speculation from fans and followers. The story started when Wizkid, known for his inflammatory outbursts on social media, answered to a fan’s plea to contact musician Ladipo via his X account. “Wizkid Ladipo still talk nonsense yesterday o, Abeg enter that one too,” the fan said. In a series of tweets, Wizkid tackled various figures…
The Kano Judicial Commission of Inquiry on public asset recovery, Monday commenced sitting for public hearing and submission of petition on allegation of misappropriation and counter claim on public property. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday 4th April, 2024 inaugurated the 12 member panel of commission with clear mandate of review all sales or allocations of government own property within and outside the state between 29th May, 2015 and 29th May, 2023. The commission is also entrusted to provide comprehensive inventory of all such properties, provide estimated market value, determine individuals or entities responsible for the sales and buyers.…
Gunmen have killed Alaba Abe better known as Excel. He was one of the coordinators of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. LACO-FSIC in a Sunday statement by its State Information Director Kayode Fasua said Excel was killed in his Supare home on Saturday. “The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) on Sunday decried the gruesome murder of one of its ward coordinators in Akoko Southwest Local Government area of Ondo State, Mr. Alaba Abe Excel, with an appeal to the police authorities…
All is set for the hosting of National Full Council Meeting of Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), opening on Thursday 2nd, May, 2024 in Kano. About 130 delegates from across 36 states and Federal Capital Territory are expected in attendance at the meeting that would be declared open by Minister of Sports, Mr. John Enoh. The National Full Council delegates include 17 members of National Executive Council, former SWAN presidents, incumbent State Chairmen and Secretaries. Addressing Journalists on Sunday, Chairman National Mobilization Committee, Abdulgafar Oladimeji disclosed the constitutional council meeting, first of its kind under the leadership of…