By Muhammad Hussain In the annals of Ungoggo’s local governance, Engr. Ramat stands out as an exemplary leader, hailed as the greatest Chairman of all time. As he gracefully concludes his tenure, a wave of commendation surrounds him, particularly for his substantial exit marked by a monumental empowerment program. Ramat showcased an exceptional demonstration of youth capacity in leadership, leaving an indelible mark on the local government. A leader’s true essence is reflected in the progress of those around him, he laid a solid foundation within his inner circle and close associates, by making them self-reliants. His leadership was…
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Mohammed Muhammed Kano State Government has re-stated its commitment to partner Canada the improve health, education and agriculture in the state. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known when he received the Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, James Christoff who called on him at his office in Government House, Kano today. Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf noted with appreciation the cordial relationship existing between Kano and the Canadian government in the sectors of education, agriculture, science and technology among others. Read Also: Five Benefits of Water Leaf you should know In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson…
By Editor A university teacher at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil has been accused of subjecting a level 200 student to physical torture for noise disturb. The lecturer (name omitted) was said to have taken aggressive offense to a defeaning noise during his lecture GST2201 (Nigerian People and Culture), a development that compel him to fetch out the supposed noise maker. The undergraduate student was subsequently asked to embark on ‘mocky jumb’, a physical posture that endear the victim to untold physical punishment. Read Also: KSP Collaborate with YUMSUK in Staff and Students Development In an open…
The Kano State Ministry of Health and Oral Health Advocacy Initiative (OHAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cleft lip surgery in the state. Speaking during the event at the Ministry, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, appreciated the presence of the organization in the state because they did well in improving the quality of lives of some Kano people. The Commissioner assured the OHAI of Kano state government support to continue with the good job they have been doing, adding that their previous activities in the state have been looked into, and the government has…
The Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation, Ali Nuhu has called for a focus on quality in Nigerian filmmaking, saying it can help restore the country’s integrity. Nuhu highlighted that currently, only 30-35% of Nigerian films meet the desired quality standard, while the aim should be at least 70-75%. Read Also: Ukrainian/Russian War: Wheat Imports to African Countries Hits 20 Billion, Says TAAT In an interview with BBC Hausa, Nuhu pledged to address this issue by stepping up education and providing filmmakers with quality equipment. He said, “There is one problem we have in Nigeria’s film industry, if you look…
By Editor Amid the raging war between the Ukrainian and Russia, African countries have sustained wheat importation from Europe over USS20 billion Dollars. The increased dependency of Africa on the European market, including Nigeria which sources about 90 percent of its wheat demand abroad, has continued to weaken efforts to harness production levels in the continent. The Head, of Clearinghouse, Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation, TAAT, Dr. Solomon Gizaw made the revelation on Monday in Kano at the opening of a workshop on wheat seed production in Nigeria. Dr. Gizaw explained that African countries are paying the supreme price for…
A fire outbreak has claimed the life of 4-year-old Abubakar Sani, popularly known as Musaddiq of Yakasai Layin Inuwa Mai in Durumin Zungura area of Kano Municipal. The Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, who confirmed the incident said the victim was trapped inside a room but was later rescued unconscious and rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Special Hospital where he was confirmed dead. Read Also: Kano Council Chairman Resigns He said, “The boy was found in a building of one floor of about 40 x 30 feet used as a dwelling house. One room…
By Mohammed Mohammed The operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, the immediate younger brother of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. It was gathered that Sirika was apprehended by the anti-graft agency on Sunday, February 4 over investigation on the activities of President Mohammadu Buhari’s Aviation Minister. While in office as minister, Sirika is accused of conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds, contract inflation, criminal breach of trust and money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864. According to EFCC, the sum is for four aviation contracts from the former minister to a…
Ramatu Garba – Kano The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bayero University Kano, has organized its first international conference on sustainability and ecological resilience in the Muslim World towards addressing global climate crisis. The Vice Chancellor of the University BUK, Prof Sagir Adamu-Abbas, said global climate crisis is affecting the global space and if not urgently tackled the future of our children and human race will be uncertain and unfulfilling. Read Also: FCAPT Trains Farmers, Stakeholders on Farmers Financial Cycle The conference with the theme “Addressing Global & Local Environmental Crises: Islamic Perspectives and Muslim Experiences” He explained the…
The Chairman of Ungoggo Local Government Council in Kano, Abdullahi Garba Ramat has resigned. Ramat on Tuesday told Journalist that he has handed over the administration of the Council to the Vice Chairman. Read Also: KNSG Cautions LG Chairmen Against Illicit Sale of Govt Properties He said he formally announced his resignation at an empowerment program on Monday nothing that on his assumption of office, three years ago, he commenced with empowerment program. He said his voluntary resignation is for him to pursue other endeavors. Reports says that the tenure of local government council chairmen in Kano ends this February. …
The committee for the upgrade of the Drugs Manufacturing Unit (DMU) of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) and that of merging the KSCHMA DRF and Facility DRF had submitted their reports. It could be recalled that the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf had, on 21st November 2023, inaugurated the two committees and given with the terms of reference to work on for the successful execution of the assignments. In an event that took place at the DMCSA, Dr. Labaran highlighted that the DMCSA is saddled with the responsibility of providing qualitative and affordable drugs to…
By Editor Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has implored the business community to exhibit compassion and empathy towards the people of the state. The governor made this plea during an interactive session with the state’s business community, aiming to devise solutions to address the escalating inflation. Yusuf expressed deep concern for the dire circumstances faced by the populace due to the persistent inflation, noting that many are unable to afford three meals a day. Read Also: KNSG Cautions LG Chairmen Against Illicit Sale of Govt Properties He lamented that the exorbitant prices of essential goods, influenced by monopolistic…
It has been emphasized that the lost glory of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), is gradually being restored with the current leadership of the Agency. The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this while chairing the maiden quarterly review meeting of the DMCSA. Dr. Labaran appreciated the fact that the performance of the leadership must be lauded because within six months services of the Agency have completely changed from bad to better. He elatedly revealed that within the shortest period, the DMCSA has moved out from bankruptcy of minus N102,238,600.59 million fund value…
By Usman Mohammed A mother of nine, Blessing Godday, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another woman, Imeran Idema to death over a bunch of plantain. Godday, a 32-year-old who is already cooling her heel at the Rivers State Police Command may be charged for homicide. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred in the Adada community in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the state. According to the reports, Godday, who is also pregnant was said to have stolen the plantains from Idema’s family plantation while looking for food for her children. Trouble ensued when Godday was confronted by the late…
Commandant Mohammed Lawal Falala, FCNA, state Commandant, NSCDC Kano command has appreciated the rare kindness, generosity and gesture of the member representing Minjibir/Ungoggo at the House of Representatives, Honorable Sani Adamu Wakili for donating two (2) operational vans, brand new Nissan Frontier (aka Hilux) to the two divisional offices of NSCDC (Minjibir and Ungoggo). Commandant Mohammed Falala pointed out that such gesture deserves special commendation. Read Also: Insecurity: Ribadu Issues New Directive to NSCDC, Other Paramilitary Services According to him, it’s a morale booster and will go a long way in improving the operational efficiency and capacity of the Corps…
Professor Bello Ayuba was once a sales representative with the New Nigeria Newspaper in Bauchi. He later become a reporter with Today’s newspaper and subsequently switched to academics as a lecturer at the University of Abuja where he has become a professor. Recently, the University of Abuja don visited his former colleagues in Bauchi and had an interactive session with them. He shared his experiences to encourage and inspire friends and former colleagues, as well as younger journalists. Professor Bello Ayuba – a professor of Business Administration, is currently the Principal Private Secretary to the Kaduna State governor Uba Sani.…
Residents of Minna, Niger State’s capital, stopped important roadways on Monday morning to protest the city’s high cost of living. Women and young people were among the demonstrators heard shouting protest songs, while police officers and other security staff watched the situation. The demonstrators claimed that the rise in food costs, along with the government’s poor response, drove them to block major roadways to catch the authorities’ attention. Read Also: PDP a better evil, APC dangerous, Says Lamido Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba addressed the protesters and stated that the administration understood the suffering and difficulties that families were going…
By Editor Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is a better “evil” Nigerians can bear when compared to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Lamido, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs who spoke on Arise TV political program argued that Nigerians can now choose between the lesser evil and dangerous species if only change is required in the country. Lamido who criticize the Federal government policies on economy insisted Nigerians can not afford to remain in the hellish situation created by the APC. The former governor recalled how he was vilified and humiliated…
A member of house of representatives Hon. Leke Abejide has appealed to Nigerians to endure what he considered as temporary hardship of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Abejide, representing Yagba Federal constituency of Kogi state noted that President Tinubu deserved patient for at least two years to enable his policies germinate and impact positively for Nigerians. The Federal lawmaker who was in Kano Saturday on the conferment of traditional title on his wife asked Nigerians to have confidence on Tinubu’s administration with good intention to make the country better. Read Also: 1,872 people kidnapped, 2,423 killed under Tinubu Govt –…
Jigawa State High Court No 6, sitting in Birnin-kudu on Friday ordered two underage convicts to a remand home in Kafin-Hausa, for rape. The convicts, Ayuba Alkasim and Sale Muhammad, all of Larabar-Zango town, Ajingi Local government area of Kano State, were found guilty of conspiring, ambushing and attacking one girl in the bush at Girindi-Jaka village of Buji Local government area, Jigawa State and raping her repeatedly. The prosecution counsel in the matter, M. A. Fagam brought in 6 witnesses and tendered 4 exhibits, including a medical report to prove his case beyond reasonable…