Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Members of the Trusted Northern Youth Awareness Association, which was set up for the development and progress of youth, education and helping one another, gathered to honour Dr Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram, the Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, is an illustrious educationist who torches many other lives positively. The National Treasurer of the association, Abdullahi Aliyu, said they are in the college to honour the gentleman whose contribution for over a decade yielded many positive results to society, not only in the northern part but the country at large. Speaking earlier, the…
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has charged media stations to avoid promoting hate speech and derogatory statements through political programs. The head of the Kano zonal Office of the NBC Adamu Salisu, made the statement while he received representatives of the Freedom of Expression team under the Gidan Yanci fellowship program at his office on Tuesday. He explained that the political program that allowed political critics (Sojojin Baka) to challenge opponents was purposely created to desist them from physical attack and political thuggery. Read Also: KNSG To Complete Imam Wali Training Center He said that they were expressing their anger…
In an intensified effort to train and retrain it workforce for the enhancement of service performance and productivity, Kano State Government will within shortest possible time complete the Imam Wali Training Center. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo stated this when he paid impromptu visit to the center for an on the spot assessment of construction of the center located at Sharada Filin Waya. Comrade Aminu Abdussalam frowned at the abondonment of the construction of the center in view of its immense importance in providing conducive and training environment to local…
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded names of Interim Management Committee members for Local Government Areas of the state to its House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This is coming three weeks, after the expiration of tenure of elected local government chairmen in the state. The Speaker of the assembly, Ismail Falgore, made the disclosure on Tuesday at plenary while reading the governor’s request letter. Read Also: KHoA Holds Retreat on Disease Control Bill While presenting the message, Majority Leader of the house, Lawan Hussaini (NNPP-Dala), said the request followed expiration of tenure of the elected local…
In a significant move to bolster bilateral ties, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the resumption of visa services for Nigerians, marking a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations between the two nations, News Point Nigeria can authoritatively report. This development, effective from March 4, 2024, follows fruitful discussions between Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayad Al Nahyan, aiming to strengthen connections, cultural exchanges, and collaborative opportunities. The announcement, which was contained in a document sighted by this newspaper underscores a mutual commitment to reinforcing diplomatic relations. Read Also: Economic Volatility: It’s Unfair…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and head of the Dangote Group, has announced intentions to commemorate the late banking giant Herbert Wigwe by dedicating a road connecting to the Dangote Refinery after him. Dangote revealed this while paying tribute to Wigwe at a memorial gathering hosted by professionals on Monday. In his heartfelt tribute, the businessman and philanthropist stated, “To immortalize my beloved friend, my brother, and my mentee, I have decided to designate one of the major roads leading to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex after him. Out of the 120 kilometers of road, the largest stretch will…
Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has applauded the commitment of Hisbah Commander, Shiekh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa for his commitment to fighting decadence in Kano. Gov. Yusuf’s Applause came a few minutes after Sheikh Daurawa accepted to return as commander having withdrawn his resignation. Dissatisfied with Gov. Yusuf’s open criticism on the operations of Hisbah particularly on the controversial arrest of TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya, the famous Islamic scholar announced his resignation on social media last Friday. Daurawa subsequently withdrew the earlier stand Monday evening following the quick intervention of a coalition of Ulama that reconciled the key actors.…
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa has withdrawn his earlier resignation to step down as Director General, Kano Hisbah Board. The famous Islamic scholar, accepted to resume his duty as Commander of the board after the intervention of the Coalition of Islamic Scholars and Ulama in the state. The news of Daurawa and Kano state government reconciliation broke out after a picture of a team of notable Islamic scholars and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf went viral on social media, Monday evening. However, the spokesperson of Kano State Council of Ulama, Dr. Saidu Dukawa told journalists at the government house that peace has…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar. The presidential jet, NAF 001, that conveyed the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7pm, concluding his 12th foreign trip since assuming the Presidency nine months ago, and logging 75 days abroad. Tinubu was received by top government officials including Vice President Kashim Shettima; his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje; and…
Tik-Tok I begin with the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. One of the distinctive features that humans have over animals is their orderliness, intelligence and sense of shame. The organizational structure of human social strata has been a major factor in ensuring the protection of these peculiar and praiseworthy characteristics of humans. Allah, the Mighty and Majestic has not created us for jest nor for play and amusement. Rather, we have been created to achieve a noble and great goal and that is, to manifest the worship of Allah in everything that we do. Read Also:…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has debunked reports circulating in some quarters that its warehouse was looted by some hoodlums in Abuja on Sunday. NEMA spokesperson, Manzo Ezekiel, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed that the looted warehouse is not affiliated with the agency, but sympathized with the owners of the looted facility. On Sunday, some residents of Abuja raided a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Territory’s Department of Agriculture, looting foodstuffs and other items stored in the facility. The FCT Agric secretariat’s Public Relations Officer, Zakari Aliyu, confirmed to Channels Television via text message that the looted…
The African Development Bank (AFDB) says it has secured $134 million for the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soya beans to boost food production in Nigeria. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen shortly after visiting the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK). He said the bank would support Nigeria to cultivate 300,000 hectares of rice, 300,000 hectares of maize, 150,000 hectares of cassava and 50,000 hectares of soya beans during 2024 rainy season. “This March, the AfDB is supporting Nigeria to cultivate 118,000 hectares of heat tolerant varieties of wheat…
Zamfara State Government says it has verified 3,079 retirees in an effort to pay the backlog of gratuities owed by previous administrations. Retired state and local government workers in Zamfara State have not received their gratuities since 2011, which have accumulated over the years according to the state government. A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that a total of 1746 pensioners from both the state and local government received two tranches of payment amounting to N2,312,841,065.08. The statement added that the second tranche of verified pensioners’ gratuity payments began last Friday, bringing…
Africa’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has recommended that Nigeria moves from resource-based to knowledge-based economy. Dangote made the recommendation in a pre-convocation lecture he delivered as part of activities lined up for the 38th convocation of the Bayero University, Kano, at the weekend. “Given the tremendous benefits that knowledge economy offers, it is vital that Nigeria makes the transition from a resource-based economy to knowledge-based economy. Countries like South Korea, India, China, and the Asian tigers at one time or the other took the decision to institutionalize knowledge economy and are today…
By Umar Usman President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has challenged universities to advance knowledge based solutions to raging socio economic and security instability in the country. Essentially, President Tinubu wanted the academia to justify their intellectual scholarship towards reduction of poverty, creation of jobs, and promoting sustainable development. The President spoke on Saturday at the grand finale of 38th convocation ceremony at Bayero university, Kano. Tinubu who was represented by Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman encouraged universities to upscale their research output into productivity that advance industries in the country. Read Also: FCAPT Trains Stakeholders on Utilization of Orange Fleshed…
The Kano State House of Assembly and Ministry of Health, in collaboration with developmental partners, have concluded a three-day retreat on the Kano Center for Disease Control (KNCDC) bill in Kaduna state. According to a statement by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, spokesperson of the Speaker, Rt Hon Jibrin Isma’il Falgore, on Saturday, the retreat was to reaffirm the lawmakers’ commitment to the KNCDC bill and enhance disease control measures across the state. The retreat featured the Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon Muhd Bello Butu-Butu, Majority Leader Hon. Lawan Hussain,…
A BUA truck conveying cartons of spaghetti has been attacked by a group of protesters at Dogarawa axis of Zaria-Kano expressway. Dogarawa is a settlement located on the outskirt of Zaria along the expressway. This is coming barely one week after protesters hijacked trailers loaded with foodstuffs in the Suleja area of Niger State, stealing bags of rice and other food items amidst widespread hardship in the country. Read Also: FG Summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge, Others Over Escalating Cement Prices The trailers were said to be heading for Abuja from Kaduna when the thugs blocked the road and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the revocation of the operating licences of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) operators in the country. A statement signed by Acting Director, Corporate Communications of CBN, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, on Friday, said the affected BDC operators failed to observe regulatory provisions. The statement obtained by ‘Good Evening Nigeria’, reads : “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change 2015 (the Guidelines), has revoked…
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has banned Cristiano Ronaldo for one match after his outrageous celebration on Sunday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 28, the disciplinary committee stated that the decision is not appealable. The Portuguese international was also ordered to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666) to the Saudi Football Federation and 20,000 riyals to Al Shabab to reimburse the expense of the complaint filing fees. Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win away to Al-Shabab in their Saudi Pro League match, prompting cries of Lionel Messi, his constant nemesis, by the home supporters. Read…
The Association of Kuyan Ta’inna layout owners has decried the takeover of their lands, which they bought years ago, for railway construction without prior consultation with them or their legal representatives. The Chairman of the association, Mika’il Kuyan Ta’inna, made this statement today in Kano while addressing the owners on the possible course of action and to inform whoever is involved to desist or face legal action. The chairman mentioned that since last year, they have been hearing rumors that the Federal Government is taking over their lands for railway construction without consulting them. Thousands of owners were unaware of…