President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji in Kaduna state, where he has been accorded the special guest of honor at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 25 of the AFCSC. The event is set to witness the graduation of 291 senior military officers, including 15 senior officers from allied countries. Additionally, 12 of the graduating students hail from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. The Armed Forces Command and Staff College is a Joint Service institution established to produce operational-level military officers of the highest professional standard as well as to…
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The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has confirmed a concerning outbreak of diphtheria disease in several communities located in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area. Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory tract. This outbreak has raised public health concerns due to its potential for rapid transmission. Symptoms of diphtheria include sore throat, fever, and the formation of a characteristic white layer on the throat. The infection spreads through respiratory droplets released during coughing and sneezing, as well as through direct contact with respiratory fluids. It has a high fatality rate of up to 20 per…
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Usaini Gumel, took a bold step on Thursday by climbing the historic Dala hill, locally known as Dutsen Dala, to signify the commencement of a crackdown on criminals and illicit drug dealers causing unrest in the area. Dutsen Dala is an ancient landmark in the state, once known for its bustling trade and various activities. However, in recent times, criminals have taken over the hill, forcing residents to abandon the once vibrant location. CP Gumel, while addressing journalists from the top of the historic hill, he attributed the recorded successes to the productive engagements…
Kano State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Auwalu Mukhtar Bichi as the new Managing Director of Kano State Investment and Properties Limited (KSIP). Auwalu is among the recent appointments of heads for various state-owned agencies and parastatals, announced by the governor earlier this week. Born in Hagagawa area of Bichi Local Government, Kano State, Auwalu’s educational journey began at the prestigious Hagagawa Primary School. He completed his secondary education at Kano Community Commercial College in 1981. Continuing his academic pursuits, he obtained a Diploma in Insurance with Credit Level in 1983 from Ahmadu Bello…
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie emerged as the hero for Nigeria’s Super Falcons during their Group B opener at the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada. Her remarkable penalty save in the 50th minute ensured the Nigerian team earned a valuable point in a goalless draw. The match proved to be a closely contested affair, with both teams evenly matched, leading to a game with very few clear-cut chances. The stalemate saw both sides canceling each other out, and a single goal could have potentially decided the winner. Nigeria’s best chance in the first half came from Ifeoma Onumonu whose strike just…
The Kano State Police Command has announced its intent to initiate a crackdown on blacksmiths involved in manufacturing weapons for criminals in the state. Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mohammed Gumel, revealed this plan during a press briefing where he discussed the police’s concerted efforts to dislodge hoodlums from Dala Hills in the Dala Local Government Area. “You can see the various types of knives on display and anybody, who looks at these knives would know that they were not fabricated for domestic use but rather for committing violence on human beings. “From the edges of the knives, they…
A suspected respiratory tract infection disease has led to the untimely demise of about 10 children in Kafanchan town, situated in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State. The heartbreaking incident, affecting children aged between three and 13 years, has left the community in shock and mourning. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital, Dr. Isaac Nathaniel, officially confirmed the outbreak in Kafanchan. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Jema’a local government area, Hon. Yunana Markus Barde, has called on the citizens and residents alike to proactively act fast whenever they discover children from 0-13 years experiencing…
In a recent development, the Senate has refuted claims of having received the ministerial list from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Senate clarified that while it is ready to fulfill its responsibilities concerning any official communication sent by the president, there has been no breach of the law in regards to the appointment of ministers. Speaking with LEADERSHIP on last night, spokesman of the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, said they were yet to receive the ministerial list. The Red Chamber was responding to reports by some media platforms that President Tinubu has sent the names of his ministers to the Senate…
No fewer than 22 terrorists have been killed during an air operation conducted by Air Force personnel in Katsina State. Among those killed are foot soldiers of terrorist kingpin Abdulkareen Lawal, popularly known as Abdulkareen Boss. Abdulkareem Boss was alleged to have masterminded the killing of a Nigerian Police Area Commander in Dutsin Ma on July 5, 2022. Abdulkareem Boss and some of his foot soldiers were killed by air strikes in the Ruga forest in Katsina on August 5, 2022. A military source on Thursday, however, said the attack that resulted in the deaths of the terrorists was based…
During Thursday’s plenary, the House of Representatives took significant action to prevent the anticipated electricity tariff hike proposed by Distribution Companies (DISCOS). In response, the House issued a firm call to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), urging them to refrain from approving any electricity tariff increase in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki from Kano, who recalled that DISCOS recently alerted customers of a planned electricity tariff hike hinged on the Multi-Year Tariff Oder (MYTO). Madaki noted that the circular issued by DISCOS stated that effective July 1, 2023, there would…
A devastating night fire broke out at Kasuwar Rimi Market in Kano, resulting in the destruction of several shops, according to reports from firefighters on Thursday. Saminu Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the Kano State Fire Service, revealed that the incident occurred around 8:40 pm on Wednesday, and it led to the destruction of 10 shops at the market. “We received a distress call from one Magaji Umar that there was a fire outbreak at the market where they sell mattresses, beds and carpentry materials. ”On receiving the information, we quickly sent some of our personnel and fire fighting vehicles to…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Kabba-Bunu Ijumu Federal Constituency in the last general election, Hon. Olaiya Michael Olobatoke, has tragically passed away, according to a statement released by his family on his Facebook handle. The family, through the deceased Facebook handle expressed their gratitude to God Almighty but also conveyed their deep pain as they announced the sudden demise of their beloved brother, leader, mentor, and friend, Chief Olaiya Micheal Olobatoke (OMO). “With pain in our hearts but gratitude to God Almighty, we announce the passing away of our brother, leader, mentor, and friend, Chief Olaiya Micheal Olobatoke (OMO).…
Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East, has taken a remarkable step towards supporting the education of indigent students from his senatorial district, through a scholarship programme, a Daily Trust report says. He announced that he would cover half of the school fees for 1,315 students studying at Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto. The total cost of this noble initiative amounts to over N80 million. His support will amount to N43 million, while the Sokoto State government will cover the remaining half of the fees. Represented by Malam Sani Bala, the lawmaker said the students were identified through a committee across…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday described reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, had a telephone conversation with President Bola Tinubu and the Director General of the Department of State Services on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as untrue. The apex court warned that if the current trend of falsehood and mudslinging continued to be sustained, Nigeria may not make the desired progress. The Director of Press and Information in the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande, made the clarification in a statement titled, “No telephone conversations between CJN and anyone concerning the Presidential Election Petition.” He said,…
Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule has raised an alarm over the influx of bandits fleeing security offensives in neighbouring Plateau State into some parts of the state. Leadership News reported. He disclosed this during the expanded security meeting in Lafia, the state capital. According to him, intelligence provided by security operatives identified some bandits who fled troubled areas in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, around Mangar and Ambaka areas, in Wamba local government area, as well as in Lafia East development area of Nasarawa State Wamba local government area shares a border with Plateau State. “The security crisis…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja said the security challenges in the West Coast had been thoroughly reviewed and a properly-funded strategy would be instituted to tackle terrorism. Tinubu, who also serves as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, made the disclosure, after a meeting with Presidents of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, Guinea-Bissau, Umaru Sissoco Embalo, and Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, at the State House. ‘‘We have no problems raising funds. We believe we have the instruments to do that. We believe we are capable of raising necessary funds to combat terrorism…