Author: Umar Idris Shuaibu

Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has been impeached. His impeachment was announced on Monday after the conclusion of the sitting on Friday. Shaibu had shunned the sitting, explaining that the case was in court. READ ALSO: Kano Deputy Governor condoles Shanono/Bagwai LGAs over death of Lawmaker, Halilu Kundila On Thursday, the panel headed by Justice S.A Omonuwa (retd.) issued Shaibu a last chance to appear the following day, to defend why he should not be impeached. Details later…

The war of words between Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,  and the immediate past administration led by Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, took fresh dimension on Sunday as the former challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the report on indicting Ganduje’s dollar video. ” We therefore requested the release of the forensic investigation conducted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFFC) on “Gandollar saga” in 2018, for public consumption”. Gov. Yusuf tells EFCC. Besides, Governor Yusuf also made mockery of Ganduje over allegation of failure of the present administration in the state. In return,…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has extended his condolences to the family and entire people of Shanono and Bagwai Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the tragic death of their lawmaker at House of Assembly, Alh. Halilu Ibrahim Kundila. Comrade Gwarzo who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs expressed his deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Alh. Kundila. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu. Read Also: KNSG Moves to Address Water Shortage, Check to Tackle Indiscriminate Drilling of Boreholes According…

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday leave Abuja for Lagos where he will celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Saturday confirmed. According to the statement, “President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. Read Also: Electricity Tariff Hike Will Further Impoverish Nigerians, Northern Elders Tackle Tinubu “In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family. “The President will continue official duties during and…

The Kano Medicine Dealers have raised concern over what they term ‘illegal charges’ of N300,000 by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) before gaining access to their premises at Sabon Gari market. Besides, the embattled pharmaceutical proprietors also accused the Federal government agencies of flagrant disobedience to court order that instructed the military to vacate their Sabon Gari and Mallam Kato premises pending the hearing of a fundamental human right suit before a Federal high court in Kano. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Chairman of Nigeria Association of Patent…

Renowned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, has been appointed as a technical committee member overseeing the Investment In Digital and Creative Enterprise (iDICE) programme. The iDICE Programme, a collaborative effort between the government and international partners, including the Bank of Industry (BoI), African Development Bank (AfDB), French Development Agency (FDA) and Islamic Development Bank (IDB), aims to nurture and empower enterprises in the digital and creative sectors. The National Economic Council (NEC) had in its last meeting in March endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million i-DICE programme in the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. Rahama and…

The Governor of Kano State, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons between 2015 to 2023. Inaugurating members of the commissions on Thursday, Governor Yusuf vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor reminded that investigating the misappropriation of public assets was part of his inaugural pledge to unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state. He said, “Political violence is a major set back to democracy…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has unveiled the distribution of Ramadan palliative with strong warning against any attempt to divert the food items. Flagging the 4th distribution in the series of palliative in the state at Tiamin Rice, Governor Yusuf specifically disclosed that the food items are strictly meant for the less privileged and must be delivered to them. Although, Governor Yusuf was silent on the kind of punishment awaiting anyone found sabotaging the distribution, he was categorical that any person caught betraying the confidence entrusted in the committee not go score-free. Besides, Governor Yusuf also vowed to sack any…

The positive input of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and civil society organizations in actualizing the true benefit of investing in social protection policies has been identified as a critical step responsible for improving the quality of life. The Social Policy Specialist UNICEF Kano Field Office, Fatimah Musa stated this during a presentation on Child Financing in Social Social Sectors, at a 3-day joint state capacity building on social accountability and advocacy workshop initiative for Civil Societies Organisations, organized by the State Ministry of Planning and Budget Kano and Katsina State, in collaboration with UNICEF Kano Field Office. Fatimah…

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has felicitated with Nigerian Christians as they celebrate this year’s Easter, urging them to pray for unity, peace, political stability and prosperity for the country. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje called on Christians to seize the opportunity of the Easter holiday to reflect deeply on what more they need to do as a people, to ensure that the current political cum security situation in the country turn around for a better Nigeria to be enjoyed by all citizens. He also…

The Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth, led by Hon.Mujahid Zaitawa, has issued a stern warning to Senator Abdul Ningi. The senator, a prominent figure in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been accused of engaging in budget padding and attempting to divert attention from a critical national issue. The coalition alleges that Senator Ningi was involved in budget manipulation, a practice that undermines the integrity of the legislative process. According to the statement by Hon. Mujahid Zaitawa, Senator Abdul Ningi exploited his position to inflate certain budgetary allocations for personal gain. The youth group has vowed to…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Command, says it has deployed 1,500 personnel in the state to ensure effective traffic management during the Easter celebration. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Ibrahim Sallau-Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command, Abdullahi Labaran. According to Sallau- Abdullahi, five ambulances, 20 patrol vehicles, one heavy – duty tow truck have also been deployed in major routes and highways to if the state to enhance effective and smooth operations. Read Also: NARIO Felicitates with New Immigration CG, Kemi Nandap “The deployment of…

The Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) Kano chapel of Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), has elected new executives to steer it’s affairs during the next three years. Reports says that those elected are: 1) Madi’u Adamu – Chairman 2) Auwal Mukhtar – Vice 3) Khadija Abdullahi – Secretary 4) Ibrahim Yusuf – Treasurer 5) Kamilu Habibu – Financial Secretary 6) Mansur Lawan – PRO 7) Aisha Aminu – Auditor 8) Aminu Abdullahi – Assistance Secretary The new Chairman of RATTAWU ARTV Chapel, Madi’u Adamu, described the process of elections as transparent and credible as he charged…

The Board of NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional, and Immigration Service, has approved the sanction of 118 personnel for various offences. The Board Chairman, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known at the end of their meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo, who is also the Minister of Interior, told newsmen through the board Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Ja’afaru, that the erring officers were punished after facing disciplinary panels for various offences. “These offences range from misconduct, negligence of duty and outright absence from duty posts. Read Also: NARIO Felicitates with New Immigration CG, Kemi Nandap “In the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOs), there…

The National Association of Retired Immigration Officers (NARIO) has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller-General of the Service, describing her appointment as well deserved. In a statement by the Member, Technical Working Committee, National Association of Retired Immigration Officers, Mr Amos OKPU said their visit to the Service Headquarters, was to congratulate CGI Kemi Nandap on her well deserved appointment as the 19th Comptroller General of the Service. Speaking during the visit, the interim national President of NARIO Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration Ezekiel S Kaura…

The federal government, FG, has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The announcement was issued on behalf of the federal government by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of the Interior. The minister made the revelation in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. He challenged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love demonstrated by Jesus Christ in dying for man’s redemption. According to the Minister, Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for…

Kano state Government has announced a subsidy of N500,000 each for intending pilgrims embarking on 2024 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. A credible source at Kano Pilgrims Board told Peoplespen24 on Wednesday. The announcement came as a huge relief to many pilgrims who are being inundated with the sudden N1.9 million fare increase by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. Read Also: Hajj 2024: Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board Committed to Revive Standard of Pilgrims Board NAHCON was compelled to release the new increase following the instability of the exchange rate of dollar to naira. With the magnanimity of Kano state…

Gombe State Executive Council on Tuesday during its 37th meeting okayed N549.4 million for 19,840 students across 151 senior secondary schools to participate in the forthcoming examinations. Our correspondent reports that no fewer than 1243 students would write National Business and Technical Examination Board, while 309 would write National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies and 18,288 to seat for West Africa Examinations Council. Briefing journalists after the council meeting, Commissioner for Education Dr Aishatu Maigari said, “Gombe State Executive Council has approved the payment of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, for 19,840 students. In 151 senior secondary schools these students…

The Civil Society Organizations from Kano and Katsina have been trained on the importance of Social Protection Policies to help develop the policies for the betterment of the target group. The 3-day joint state capacity building on social accountability and advocacy workshop initiative aims at enhancing the capacity of the Civil Society members to work in synergy with Government agents in the aspect of social protection intervention. The training organized by the State Ministry of Planning and Budget Kano and Katsina State, in collaboration with UNICEF Kano Field Office, emphasized the role of the CSOs as key in ensuring effective…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Tuesday, commenced distribution of food items. donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to 2,056 vulnerable households in Kano State. The NEMA Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, while launching the distribution in Kano, said it was to support vulnerable citizens, and to cushion the economic downturn. NAN reports that the leadership of the Saudi Arabia-established KSrelief had been providing humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the kingdom’s borders. Read Also: Dangote Inaugurates 15 Billion Naira Nationwide Palliatives Distribution with One Million Bags of 10 kg Rice The…