Author: Umar Idris Shuaibu

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has appealed to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the reopening of the county’s borders for importation of food to ease the food crisis. According to Governor Yusuf, allowing import of food items through the land borders become pertinent to check starvation and food inflation in Nigeria. Governor Yusuf made the appeal when he received the Comptroller General, the Nigerian Customs Service Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at Government House in Kano. Gov. Yusuf lamented the critical condition of hunger in the country which he claimed was caused by the rampant hike in…

Weeks after the Rice stampede at Customs Service, a human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has demanded considerable compensation from the Service to families of seven persons who died while attempting to purchase the low-cost commodity in Lagos. The Nigeria Customs announced the sale of 25kg bags of rice for N10,000, following a directive by President Bola Tinubu that rice seized from smugglers should be sold to Nigerians at a cheaper price to ease the food crisis in the country. During the sale, which began on February 23, seven persons died in a stampede at the Customs Zonal Headquarters in…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated five additional female judges into the State High Court, fulfilling his campaign promises on social inclusion and women empowerment as outlined in his blueprint. During a ceremony coinciding with the 2024 International Women’s Day, the Governor emphasized the significant task ahead in ensuring the fair and credible dispensation of justice to safeguard the safety and fundamental rights of Kano citizens. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s Spokesperson, said a total of nine High Court Judges were sworn in, with five of them being females. These…

Again, a gang of suspected bandits has reportedly kidnapped dozens of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada local government area of Sokoto state. It was gathered that the students were abducted from their school around in the early hours of Saturday. The proprietor of the school, Liman Abubakar, told reporters that 15 students were unaccounted  so far but “we are still counting.” According to Abubakar, the bandits invaded the town around 1am, shot one person and abducted a woman. “As they were leaving the town, they sighted our students rushing into their rooms and they kidnapped many of them.…

Abdullahi Surajo, aka Bolo, a 14 years old boy languishing at Kurumawa maximum prison, has appealed to Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene to set him free from prison. Bolo who spoke to Reporters midweek at the prison during a visit by the IG Special Taskforce (Police Duty Solicitors Scheme) said “Tell our governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to help me out of this hell at the centre of the city because I’ve been denied access to justice “. Kebbi Gov Swears in Local Government Administrators Bolo who admitted to having in concert with others now at large forcefully…

Former world champion Anthony Joshua described himself as a “postman” who will deliver victory against Francis Ngannou in Friday’s heavyweight clash in Riyadh. Joshua weighed in at 114.48kg (18st 02lbs) on Thursday with his Cameroonian opponent, a former UFC heavyweight champion, tipping the scales almost two stones heavier. Ex-Mixed Martial Arts star Ngannou weighed in at 123.64kg (19st 47lbs), just slightly more than when he fought Tyson Fury in October in what was his maiden professional boxing bout. Kebbi Gov Swears in Local Government Administrators “Official prediction? I deliver — I am the postman,” said 34-year-old Joshua at the weigh-in.…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Friday swore in 44 Interim Management Committees (IMC) to manage the council’s affairs. The inauguration of the council ‘caretaker’ came less than 24 hours after the consideration of the state assembly of the list of nominees submitted to the executive. However, Governor Yusuf presided over the inauguration despite the existing exparte order of the Federal high court, restraining the government from swearing in the 44 Interim managers. A Federal high court on Thursday ordered the restrain of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and six others from inaugurating the 44 Interim Management Committees. Justice…

The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission ( ICPC ) has urged journalist to be proactive in the reportage of corrupt practices and other related offences. The ICPC Resident Commissioner Kano, Ibrahim Garba-Kagara, gave the advice during a one-day capacity building training for media practitioners on “Effective Reportage of ICPC’s Operations and innitiatives held on Thursday in Kano. He said the training was aimed to synergize and equip journalist with requisite knowledge about the ICPC operations and initiatives to enhance their skills and stay ahead in this fast-paced world of media. Read Also: KNSG Engages Online Media Guild…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, Executive Director, Technical Services of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is the son of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). President Bola Tinubu had appointed Umar into the new REA management team following the indefinite suspension slammed on the agency’s team led by Ahmad Salihijo. Salhijo, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, was suspended alongside three directors who worked with him. Read Also: How Capable is Dr. Ganduje in Healing the wound? – Umar Idris Shuaibu The directors are Olaniyi Alaba Netufo — Executive…

By Editor Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he is prepared to resign from office in order to maintain peace in the state. In an exclusive interview with the AIT, Governor Fubara made this statement in light of the ongoing political dispute between him and Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and his predecessor. Read Also: KNSG Moves to Address Water Shortage, Check to Tackle Indiscriminate Drilling of Boreholes Prior to President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, Governors Fubara and Wike were forced to strike a deal that put a stop to the ongoing political…

Kano State Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with investors and other relevant business communities to boost trade and commercial activities in the state. Gov. Kabir Yusuf stated this during the opening of the Kano office of Afrinvest. The governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Kabiru Sa’id, said the state government was planning to modernise the sector by adopting technological means of trade and commerce to accelerate development. Yusuf identified modernisation of trade and investment as well as commercial activities as the way forward. Read Also: KNSG Engages Online Media Guild on Ethics at One-Day…

The Association of Online Media Guild organized a one-day capacity-building workshop, drawing media men from various organizations across Kano state. During the opening session, Kano State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, addressed the participants. I congratulate the Online Media Guild, and we assure you of our support. If there are areas where we can offer support, we will do so,” stated Commissioner Dantiye. Read Also: ICRC trains Journalists on First Aid Treatment, Reportage He emphasized the importance of combating fake news associated with online media and highlighted the distinction between trained Journalists and others. Dantiye urged adherence to journalistic…

The Kano State has taken a step to address the lack of potable water in the state. The Commissioner of Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, Ali Bukar Makoda, stated this during a stakeholder meeting on water construction reform. Makoda said the aim is to ensure that communities have access to potable water that is quality and safe for drinking. Represented by the Director of Administration and General Services of the Ministry, Comrade Bala Baba, this administration is passionate about minimizing the lingering issues in the water industry to reduce water suffering faced by many areas many years ago. Read…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has empowered Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State with valuable soft skills to enhance their employability today, Wednesday. While speaking on behalf of CITAD Executive Director, Buhari Abba said the initiative aims to bridge the employment gap for PWDs and equip them with the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace. “The aim of this project is to reduce the problem of unemployment in Kano state, especially by providing opportunities for people living with special needs and equipping them with the right and relevant skills. We have learned that unemployment is…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano state Chapter has expressed its determination to partner with relevant stakeholders to intensify campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and protecting the rights of women and girls in the society. The State chairperson of the association, Comrade Hafsat Ismail, disclosed this at a One-day media training on human rights and social inclusion held in Kano. According to Ismail, collaborating with relevant stakeholders in fighting against GBV and other social vices has become necessary considering the reported cases of rape nationwide. Read Also: Keep Shut When Your Husbands are Talking to You Nigerian Minister…

The Kano State Assembly has commenced scrutinizing of 44 proposed Interim Management Committees (IMCs) for the local government councils. The nominees were officially submitted to the house for consideration by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in February, 2024Kano State Assembly “In an official letter dated February 28, 2024, Governor Yusuf highlighted the vital reason behind the selection of these candidates – the expiration of the tenures of elected chairmen and councillors on February 12, 2024″. Read Also: Member KHoA Set to sponsor 501 students in KSP According to statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Right Honourable Speaker, ” Governor Yusuf further emphasized that…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria must prioritise addressing food insecurity. The IMF stated this in a report after its team, led by Axel Schimmelpfennig, IMF mission chief for Nigeria, visited Lagos and Abuja from February 12 to 23, 2024, to hold discussions for the 2024 Article IV Consultations with Nigeria. The IMF also said the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to further tighten monetary policy will help contain inflation and pressures on the naira. Nigeria is battling rising inflation, food inflation, forex crisis, economic hardship and high cost of…

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel has warned Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state against detaining suspects beyond 48 hours without bail or charge to court. CP Gumel also reminded DPO’s that bailing of suspects is free of charge. CP Gumel gave the warning yesterday during his visit to some police divisions within Kano metropolis. The police chief said emphasized that police is entrusted to ensure protection of suspects fundamental human rights and avoid actions capable of jeopardizing their welfare and wellbeing. READ ALSO: IGP Bans POS Machines At Police Stations CP Gumel was accompanied by representatives…

It was black Tuesday in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State as no fewer than 40 people were feared dead during a clash between rival militia groups. Although most of the casualties were said to be members of the militia groups, a family of seven and some farmers were feared killed during the crossfire. One of the terrorist gang leaders was said to have hired the service of external bandits, invaded Gbagir community in Ukum LG and engaged in a fight to oust another militia gang leader in the area. It was gathered that most of the dead…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). It also set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which last year, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. On Wednesday, in the judgement delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, the Appellate Court held that the high court was wrong to have assumed jurisdiction on the matter. It also awarded a cost of One million Naira in favour of Abure and against the respondent, Lamidi Apapa. Read Also: JUST…