The Kano State Peace Ambassadors has debunked a story going round that it was behind the burning and looting of shops that took place on Thursday during the hardship protest in Kano. The Chairman of the group Nasiru Usman Na’ibawa said this in a statement sent to newsmen on Saturday. Na’ibawa, a former chairman of Kumbotso Local Government in Kano Metropolis told newsmen that they held a Peaceful rally from their office at Audu Bako way to present a letter to the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero at his Nasarawa Palace from where they intended to move to…
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Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In an effort to address child wellbeing, Universal Child Benefits (UCB), in essence, tries to reduce poverty rates through various social protection interventions. This is considering the dynamic socio-economic issues that people are suffering with. This initiative aims to fill a wide gap in the nation’s social protection projects that lacks a universal transfer scheme specifically targeting households with children. The UNICEF Social Policy Specialist Kano Field Office, Fatimah Musa, stated this in her presentation on child poverty and the required benefits any child needs to fully gets to attain their full potential held in Kaduna.…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano A grand plan by the Zamfara State Government to set ablaze, the Gusau residence of the Minister State Defence Bello Mohammed Matawallen has been uncovered. The plan spearheaded by some key Government officials was uncovered by intelligence reports, leading to attaching some security personnel to monitor and abort the attempt. The government officials who masterminded the grand plan to burn down the minister’s residence in the capital Gusau on Thursday morning, 1st August, disguising and hunger protectors included the Gov’s Chief of Staff Mukhtar Lugga who was captured in a photograph of the arsonists leading the…
Abbas Bamalli, Kano The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has vowed to deal decisively with any criminal, caught in the state during the planned nationwide protest. Mr Jamilu Indabawa, the NSCDC Commandant in the state made this known while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Wednesday, regarding their preparations. According to him, it had become necessary for all right thinking Nigerians to take note of the country’s current socio-economic, security and political situations. “The serious situation has led to the planned nationwide protest. Hence the need for all to work towards ensuring a better tomorrow…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Association of Politician children in Nigeria, Kano state chapter has distance itself from nationwide planned protest over economic hardship faced by Nigerians. The Chairman of the association Mukhtar Daula Raula disclosed this while briefing journalist shortly after visiting former majority leader of Nigeria’s house of representatives Alhassan Ado Doguwa in his office on Tuesday. Raula said they were at Doguwa’s office to present themselves as association and to announce their resolution of existing planned protest, which according to them may end of coursing trouble. Read Also: Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Urges Youth Not to Join…
The Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has inaugurated a Public Complaint Committee aimed at addressing grievances related to staff misconduct, particularly regarding the collection of money for approvals and the issuance of unauthorized approvals. The Managing Director of KNUPDA, Architect Ibrahim Yakubu, made this announcement during a press conference held in Kano. He emphasized the importance of establishing this committee in response to numerous complaints from the public about staff members demanding money to facilitate approvals or to ease the approval process. “We have received disturbing reports of our staff collecting money from individuals seeking approvals, and in…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says it has geared toward addressing poverty ravaging children’s well being in Nigeria. The Social Policy Specialist UNICEF Kano Field Office, Fatimah Musa made the assertion in her presentation titled ‘Child Poverty and Vulnerability’, during a 2-Day Workshop on Child Poverty Measurement Capacity Enhancement of stakeholders from Kano, Jigawa and Katsina, held in Kano. Musa emphasized the importance of addressing extreme poverty for children which needs to be piloted by all stakeholders across the states. Read Also: KNSG Lauds UNICEF, Harps on Intensifying Social Protection Interventions She said…
A renown politician, Ambassador Hamisu Sa’ad Dogon Nama, has publicly called on Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, to redirect his focus towards addressing issues in Rivers State politically rather than engaging in disputes with Rabiu Kwankwaso. At a press conference in Kano, Hamisu Dogon Nama spoke to the media and members of the party’s supporters where he urged Wike to focus his political energy on Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s critical claims and governance concerns. “Nyesom Wike should focus on the pressing political issues in Rivers State, where Governor Fubara…
Richard Pius Garba, Kafanchan The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has advised youths not to participate in the planned nation wide protest, but to allow total healing of the land after suffering several attacks in recent past. Chairman of the Association and Vision Pioneer Throneroom Trust Ministry Kafanchan, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Nuhu Kure made the call at the sidelines of a special Thanksgiving service for elected Elected and appointed officers from Southern Kaduna by the Association in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, Southern Kaduna Zone held on Sunday in Kafanchan. Apostle Kure explained that though the region…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kano State Command, has intercepted six males and three females, suspected to be victims of human trafficking. Comptroller of the Command, IM Abubakar who disclosed this while briefing Newsmen in Kano on Sunday, said the victims were intercepted with their object of smugglers accomplice. CIS Abubakar said at about 14:00hrs on 25th July 2024 our vigilant officers intercepted the group syndicate of four suspected female smugglers in Gwangwan, Rimin Kebe and Brigade in Kano. READ ALSO: Kano Immigration Comptroller Advocate Zero Tolerance in Fighting Corruption “The victims as suspected smugglers accomplice…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) command in Kano State has deployed 3,400 personnel to provide security cover for the participants of the planned protests in the state. The state commandant of the corps, Mohammad Falala, told journalists in a telephone interview on Saturday that the security personnel would ensure security before, during and after the protests in various parts of the state. Falala said the command had put in place measures to enable the residents to participate in the protest peacefully, without threats to lives and property. Read Also: Respect leaders’ advice, shun…
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina The Nigeria First Project Initiative, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) in Katsina has advised Nigerian youth to respect the advice of elders and shun the planned nationwide protest. The CSO gave the advice at a news conference in Katsina on Friday, led by Mr Hamza Umar-Saulawa, its National Coordinator and Bishir Dauda, Director, Research and Documentation. The national coordinator said the youth should not disobey the religious leaders, revered traditional rulers and council of elders. He said: “This organisation wishes to call on all Nigerian youth, who are the great stakeholders in the Nigerian project to…
Ado Salisu, Kano A one day Golf Kitty Tournament was held at Kano Golf Course last weekend, in honor of Kauran Saminaka, Alhaji Umar Adamkolo Umar, on his recent appointment and turbaning by the Emir of Saminaka in Kaduna state, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani. The competition that was held at Kano Club Course had participation of Golfers from Kano, Dutse and other nearby Golf Clubs. It attracted personalities from within and outside the state who attended the closing ceremony. Speaking, a Veteran Journalist and Public Affairs Analyst, Malam Nasiru Balarabe Zahradeen, described the turbaning of Alhaji Umar AdamKolo Umar as Kauran…
The Arewa APC Merger Group has issued a stern warning against a series of politically motivated protests allegedly sponsored by individuals and groups agitated by separatist agendas. According to the group, these protests are orchestrated by enemies of Nigeria who aim to destabilize the nation’s unity. Speaking to journalists in Kano, Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa, the National Coordinator of the group, the Arewa APC Merger Group emphasized their commitment to supporting the current APC government. Zaitawa expressed the group’s resolve to counter any protest efforts intended to sow discord and undermine national cohesion. A prominent political figure and former Labour…
The Chairman National Union of Journalists, Kano State Council, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, has paid a condolence visit to Director-General Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, Pharm. Gali Sule over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safiya Sule. Sympathizing with Pharm. Gali Sule, the Chairman described Hajiya Safiya’s death as a huge, irreparable loss, not only to her family but to the entire Muslim ummah, as contained in a statement issued by Farouk Isa Musa, Public Relations Officer of Kano State DMCSA. Read Also: Pharmacist Gali Sule: Profile, Career, and Political Activism Ibrahim prayed for the repose of the soul of…
Renowned elder statesman and philanthropist, Dr. Muhammad Bashir Lamido, has warned the federal government to desist from threatening Nigerians planning to participate in peaceful protests against the current hunger crisis. Dr. Muhammad Bashir Lamido urged the government to prioritize measures to address the crisis instead. “The government’s focus should be on providing sustainable solutions to the hunger crisis, not silencing citizens,” Dr. Lamido emphasized. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Abdullahi Isah, Dr. Lamido called on the government to: Read Also: BREAKING: CBN Raises Interest Rate To 26.75% Amid Soaring Inflation – Respect the rights of Nigerians to peaceful…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, has approved the deployment of new Sector Commanders for 20 States of the federation. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Corps Public Education (CPEO), Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Monday in Abuja. Mohammed said that the redeployment was part of strategic intervention mechanisms, initiated to drive the policy thrust of the Corps and rejig operational activities in the field Commands. He said that the deployment was also propelled by the renewed zeal, to reposition the Corps for greater performance and quality service delivery.…
By Abbas Bamalli, Katsina The Katsina government has urged personnel of the State Road Traffic Safety Agency (KASSAROTA), to display a high sense of professionalism in the discharge of the duties. The Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Dr Sani Magaji-Ingawa stated this at the inauguration of a five-day capacity-building workshop for traffic wardens, on Monday in Katsina. He charged the personnel to be professional, diligent, and dedicated to their duties, to ensure the safety of road users in the state. “As the Commissioner of Works, Housing, and Transport, I am committed to ensuring the safety of all roads in…
Kano was known as industrially based State which immensely contributed in making Nigeria among the world’s largest groundnuts, Hides and Skins producers in 1960s to ‘70s. But, was later transformed into North’s largest Retail Trading Centre with uncountable number of retail shops, plazas and large number of Oil and Gas filling stations. In Kano, Industries buildings have now changed to just ordinary warehouses in which foreign goods produced and goods produced in Southern part of Nigeria are stored for retail trading. It is astonishing that, our bourgeoisies, elites and political class in the State seem to be sleepy and torpid,…
Political activist, Umma Getso was a former Vice Presidential candidate under the platform of Young Progressives Party (YPP), in the 2019 Presidential election. She spoke to the Journalists recently on various national issues including, a looming mass revolution, insecurity, and an assessment of the Tinubu Presidency among others. How will you assess the one year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu tenure? Well, it’s very hard to say this but if we look at the situation of President Tinubu-led government, we cannot cover our eyes and say that the man is doing well or that his administration so far is…