By Abdu Saidu – Kano The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Abdullahi Rabi’u, extends warm congratulations to His Excellency, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of his one-year anniversary. With this accomplishment, a year of outstanding leadership and committed service to the people of Kano State is marked. Speaking with journalists in Kano, the MD KSHC narrates that Governor Yusuf has embarked on numerous initiatives aimed at providing affordable housing solutions to the residents of Kano State. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes, the corporation has made substantial progress in addressing the housing needs of…
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Inspector – General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has approved the posting of two senior officers to strategic positions within the Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the efficiency of the Force and multinational approach to tackling crimes. AIG Yetunde Longe has been appointed as the Force Secretary. In this capacity, AIG Longe will be responsible for overseeing the secretarial functions of the Force Headquarters, ensuring that policies and directives of the IGP are implemented effectively as well as coordinate the affairs of senior police officers. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer,…
Abdulkarim Suleiman Dambazau – Takai Kano, a city in northern Nigeria, has been a center of trade and commerce for more than 120 decades. The bustling city, with a population of over 20 million people, is known for its textiles, leatherworks, and agriculture. Despite its strategic location and economic significance, the indigenous people of Kano have been largely left out of the buoyancy of its labor market, with most of the companies, banks, and other blue-chip organizations not hiring them. To address this imbalance, a project called Kanonization Projection needs to be launched. The project aims to project the values…
Musa Bakori – Katsina Zulaihat Dikko Radda, is a true embodiment of grace, compassion, and leadership. As the partner of our state’s leader, she has proven herself to be an exceptional individual, dedicating her life to serving others and making a positive impact in our community. One of her most remarkable qualities is her unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. Her tireless efforts to promote education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment have improved countless lives, inspiring hope and resilience in those she has touched. Her exceptional leadership skills have enabled her to bring people together, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change.…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the restoration of normalcy as Commissioner of Police CP AT Abdullahi instructed an immediate stakeholders’ meeting, culprits’ arrest, diligent investigation, and prosecution. DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued said report at the Command’s disposal revealed that on 25th May, 2024 at about 1700hrs farmers at Hayin Kogi were allegedly attacked by herders resident of Waza fulani settlements of Birnin kudu LGA while they were clearing bushes in preparation for wet season farming. He said as a result, some of the Farmers escaped…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The Kano State Government has assured its commitment to work with stakeholders and partners to make the state Tuberculosis free. The State Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf asserted this during a Press briefing, as part of the Government effort to commemorate ‘2024 National Childhood Tuberculosis Testing Week’ in Kano. He said the week-long activity is aimed at providing intensified TB screening to young children. Dr. Labaran added that the first national childhood TB testing week that was held last year led to the detection and treatment of 4,054 children in Nigeria including 114…
By Fatima Sanda Usara By the end of 20th May 2024 being Day 6 of 2024 airlift, FlyNas has transported 4,665 pilgrims followed by Max Air with 4,479. Air Peace has so far conveyed 1,531 pilgrims within the six days of operations making a combined total of 10,675 pilgrims that have been flown to the Kingdom as at 20th of May. Thus far, no flight cancellation has been recorded except for a flight delay that resulted in a time shift that affected the Kwara inaugural flight; moving it from yesterday 20th May, 2024 to early hours of today Tuesday 21st…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Kano state government has reaffirmed its determination to provide qualitative and affordable healthcare services to the teeming populace. The Director General, Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharmacist Gali Sule stated this when the management of the agency paid a working visit to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Pharm. Gali Sule said they were at NAFDAC office to seek for more collaboration with the federal regulatory agency with purpose of devising ways and means to, healthwise, further safeguard the people in the state. This was conveyed in a…
Against further depletion of foreign exchange to Nigerian currency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced a sum of N376 million intervention to complete the shortfall in Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) of state pilgrims embarking on this year’s hajj. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) had announced $500 BTA for Nigerian pilgrims at the exchange rate of N1, 250 to US Dollar. However, the prevailing volatility of the exchange rate which further push the rate to over N1,500 to US Dollar, has now reduced the approved $500 BTA to $415 per pilgrim. Disclosing the intervention on Monday Governor Yusuf…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The new Comptroller Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) IM Abubakar, assumed duty on the 15th of May, 2024 in Kano. Abubakar took over from Comptroller AD Bagari, who was deployed to Command and Staff College Sokoto. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer DSI Nura Musa Ya’u, obtained by Good Evening Nigeria. Read Also: NARIO Felicitates with New Immigration CG, Kemi Nandap The statement added that the news Comptroller IM Abubakar briefed the Officers of the Command and charged them to rededicate themselves to their duties. The statement further hinted…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has alerted Kano State residents on possibility of high risk flooding in 14 out of the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Dr Nuradeen Abdullahi, the NIMET Kano/Jigawa Territorial Coordinator, stated this at a Disaster Risk Management Stakeholders Coordination Meeting on Seasonal Climate Prediction and Annual Flood Outlook in Kano. Abdullahi named the LGAs to include Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, Madobi, Garum Malam, Bebeji, Rano, Dawakin Kudu, Warawa, Wudil, Sumaila, Ajingi, Kura and Dala. He said that five other LGAs- Karaye, Takai, Bunkure, Dawakin Tofa and Makoda, were moderately prone to high…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Jamilu Abbas, Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Cooperative Groups, spearheaded a high-level meeting with zonal officials of cooperative groups and key stakeholders from the Ministry of Commerce, including directors, sectional heads, and representatives from various sectors. The meeting, convened on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, focused on government policies concerning cooperative groups and strategies to enhance their effectiveness in driving socio-economic development across Kano State. Addressing attendees, Special Adviser Abbas said the importance of cooperative groups as vital agents of economic empowerment and community development. Jamilu Abbas said “Cooperative groups…
A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an ex-parte order suspending the activities of two judicial commissions of inquiry established by the Kano state government to investigate the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. It could be recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had last month inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence and missing persons between 2015 and 2023 when Ganduje, now the national chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), governed the state. The commissions, headed by Justices Zuwaira Yusuf and Faruk Lawan, have since commenced sittings. Read Also:…
Umar Idris Shuaibu Kano State Government has filed seven-count charges of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of fund among others running into millions of naira against Managing Director Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), Mustapha Adamu Indabawa and Staff Officer, Ibrahim M. Bello. The application to prefer charge against the duo under section 211 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) and Section 121 (1), 123 (1) (a) 126( b) and 377 of the Kano State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (2019) sighted by ‘Good Evening Nigeria’ on Tuesday, dated May 14th, 2024, was attached with the…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Kano State Government says it has created the new Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy to address energy needs in the state. Kano State Head of Service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa stated this during a stakeholders meeting in Kano. According to him, Government would do everything within its power to support the new Ministry which would go a long way in reducing the relocation of industries due to power shortages. Read Also: FG Approves Salary Raise For Civil Servants He pointed out that, energy would be harnessed through independent power projects (IPPs) in Chalawa and Tiga…
UMAR IDRIS SHUAIBU The Kano State Government has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu as the head of the media team for the 2024 Hajj. This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting for the inauguration of the 1445AH/2024 Hajj Operational Committee at the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board in the state metropolis. The meeting was attended by media personnel who will be covering the annual Muslim ritual, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from Nigeria and around the world. Read Also: REMAPSEN Appoints Kano Journalist, Khadija Aliyu As Deputy National Coordinator Shuaibu, who is currently the press secretary to…
Written by Abu Jabir Abdullah Penabdul Amongst humans there are those that were poor and had a humble background but then Allah enriched them from His resources. However, they are quick to forget the Favors of Allah upon them by treating the poor disrespectfully while denying the fact that they too were once poor. There are still amongst people those that Allah has privileged with a wealthy background but then thought it was there genius that gave them that privilege. Thus, they looked down on those that were below them in social class. Yet, there are those that Allah privileged…
Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The Nigerian Red Cross Society of Nigeria (NRCS), Kano branch, has constructed zebra crossings across the state capital to ensure safety on the roads. The NRCS Branch Secretary, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, who disclosed this on Thursday in Kano, said it became necessary for transporters and other road users. He said the zebra crossings, which were constructed at strategic places like hospitals, schools and market areas, would assist motorists to reduce speed on the roads. Related: ICRC trains Journalists on First Aid Treatment, Reportage According to him, the society has distributed assorted drugs to sickle cell…
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a special task force committee on the supply of potable water to the people of the state. The Commissioner of Water Resources, Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda said the committee inaugurated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was expected to appraise the water situation and recommend ways to resolve it. Makoda said the committee members are experienced Engineers who worked in the industry in the past, which Engr. Bello Muhammad Kiru will serve as the Chairman, Engr. Sunusi Usman Danbatta Member, Engr. Sulaiman Sani Makera Member, Engr. Garba Ahmed Bichi Member, Alh. Sule Ahmad Darma Member,…
In response to concerns about the safety of schools in Gombe State, the Commissioner of Education Professor Aishatu Maigari, has assured that schools in the state are safe. Responding to questions from newsmen regarding school security, the Commissioner refuted rumors suggesting that schools were closed due to insecurity. She clarified that the government decided to close schools earlier than scheduled due to various factors, including the Ramadan fast, Sallah, Easter breaks, and excessive heat. Professor Maigari elaborated that the decision was made considering that out of the remaining two weeks, approximately ten days would be devoted to public holidays. Therefore,…