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Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced a series of appointments and reassignments aimed at enhancing governance and improving service delivery in the state. Among the changes, Akibu Isa Murtala has been assigned a new role within the administration. Previously serving as the Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Akibu Isa Murtala has now been appointed as the Special Adviser on Administration in the Governor’s Office. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating administrative functions. The announcement was made in a statement by the…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In a bold step to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery, the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved key appointments and reassignments across critical sectors. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The statement highlighted that the appointments reflect the administration’s commitment to recruiting skilled professionals to spearhead development, improve financial management, and ensure efficient service delivery for the people of Kano State. Read Also: KNSG, ASSOMEG Collaborate to Promote 3000 Ongoing Projects Key Appointments and Reassignments Jamila Magaji…

The Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement and Project Monitoring, Nura Iro Maaji, has disclosed that over 300 project sites are currently under development across the state. Maaji made this announcement during a meeting with the Association of Online Media Guild (ASSOMEG), led by Isyaku Ahmad, publisher of Stallion Times. “This is my 19th day in office, and I have designated January as a learning month,” Maaji stated. He further revealed that the Project Monitoring team has already visited 21 local government areas, providing weekly progress reports. “We visit every sector, including land and water resources, and oversee physical projects.…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano  The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations by Mr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, claiming he was arrested by the police. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police clarified that Mr. Magaji was not arrested but invited for questioning in response to a petition filed against him. According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit received the petition on Friday, January 17, 2025. Following standard investigative procedures, Mr. Magaji was invited to provide clarity on the matter. Read Also:…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Sunday flagged off the party’s Local Government election campaign in Katsina State amidst a massive crowd of supporters. The campaign launch, held in Ingawa Local Government Area, was marked by the defection of several prominent political figures to the APC. Among the defectors were the former State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Rabiu Gambo Bakori; Accord Party’s Vice Presidential Aspirant, Isah Hamisu Dandume; and a former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Yakubu Idris Danchafa. In…

Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, welcomed a team of panelists from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the second round of its accreditation exercise. The opening ceremony, held at the Provost’s Conference Office, was attended by the representative of the NUC Executive Secretary, panelists from universities across Nigeria, and the college’s management and staff. In his welcome address, the Acting Provost, Dr. Kabiru Ahmed Gwarzo, highlighted the significance of the accreditation process in promoting credibility, quality, and trust. He described the exercise as a commitment to excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement. Dr. Gwarzo noted that the college offers degree…

Abdu Sa’id, Kano Prominent political figures are calling on the federal government to take immediate action in response to the renewed call for the creation of a new state from Kano. The Kano State Political Progressive Movement (KSPPM), under the leadership of Alhaji Abdullahi Isah, is at the vanguard of this effort. The chairman claims that the creation of Ghari State is crucial to tackling the region’s urgent human development issues and that the call is long overdue. These claims were presented by Alhaji Isah at a packed press conference held in Kano by the KSPPM. His message was straightforward:…

Abba Abdul, Katsina The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has lauded Gov. Dikko Radda, for mistakenly saying at a gathering, that “Katsina is a PDP state, and will continue to be so”. The governor at the flag off of campaign for the forthcoming local council elections in the state, mistakenly said Katsina is a PDP state, and it will continue to be. Mr Nura Amadi-Kurfi, the state Chairman of the party, who lauded Radda in a statement in Katsina on Monday, said the statement by the All Progressive Congress (APC) governor was tuth, and will always be the truth. Read Also:…

Aisha Yusuf, Kano El’s Empowerment Foundation is set to host the Kano Cultural Carnival, a two-day event aimed at fostering awareness of the unity and harmonious relationships among the diverse tribes residing in Kano. Adesuwa Ogechi Udo President El’s Empowerment Foundation disclosed this during an interview with Good Evening Nigeria, an online newspaper. She highlighted Kano’s unique position as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria, where people of various ethnicities, religions, and beliefs coexist peacefully. “Kano, being a melting pot of cultures and the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria, has become a home to many tribal groups who have lived…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Described by Nigerians from all walks of life as unprecedented, President Bola Tinubu will be performing the groundbreaking ceremony for five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.  NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye spoke to a select group of newsmen where he shed light on the historic milestone and what it means for Nigeria’s gas-to-power aspirations. Soneye also spoke on the Company’s several other gas and power projects that are currently on the verge of completion. Excerpts: What is the wisdom behind the renewed focus on gas and power projects by the NNPC Ltd?…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of chairpersons for 42 federal organizations, alongside key executives for various institutions. The appointments were announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Dr. Kayode Isiak Opeifa has been appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, while Raji Kazeem Kolawole will serve as Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). Additionally, Major General Jubril Abdulmalik (Rtd) was named Secretary of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board. The President clarified that the…

It has been stated that the Kano state pharmaceutical business, eight years after the second tenure of Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has been found in a shameful situation. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, when he was receiving executives of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kano Chapter that called on him in his office. He lamented that they found pharmaceutical market especially the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), the only government approved agency vested with the responsibility of sourcing and supplying quality and affordable drugs to public health facilities, on its…

The Bayero University, Kano expressed its readiness to support the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) as the organization is making early necessary arrangements for the much-anticipated Annual National Conference, slated to be held in November in Kano. The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano Prof Sagir Adamu Abbas, made this known when he received the members and executives of PSN, led by the National President of the association Pharmacist Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, who paid him a courtesy call in his office, Wednesday. The Vice Chancellor said the leadership of the university is ever ready to render any assistance to professional…

The Kano State Government has expressed its commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to improve healthcare delivery by enhancing citizens’ access to medications and other healthcare commodities. The Director General of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharmacist Gali Sule, disclosed this while receiving a donation of plastic pallets from Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Pharmacist Sule described the donation as timely and significant, noting that it will enhance the agency’s supply chain, improve efficiency, and increase storage capacity. Read Also: Pharmacist Gali Sule: Profile, Career, and Political…

Nura Haruna Mudi, Kano  In a bid to foster Islamic unity and ensure access to Islam’s holiest sites, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Abuja hosted a grand farewell ceremony for 20 Nigerian pilgrims selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Umrah 2025. The event, presided over by His Excellency Faisal bin Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, underscored the Kingdom’s dedication to supporting Muslims worldwide and enhancing their spiritual experiences through pilgrimage. The initiative, launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, offers full sponsorship to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, one of the largest estates in the nation’s capital. The institution, officially named Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarinpa, is aimed at promoting technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training in alignment with the national education policy. In a letter dated January 16, 2025, addressed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the federal government’s approval of the new polytechnic. The letter, personally signed by Dr. Alausa, requested the FCT Minister to propose locations for the institution’s temporary and permanent sites in…

By Abdu Saidu, Kano The Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship (WATEA) program recently concluded with a memorable closing ceremony at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), Kano State. The event celebrated the successful completion of training for numerous young women, showcasing the knowledge and skills they gained through exhibitions of their finished projects. The ceremony served as a celebration of the program’s end as well as an acknowledgement of the participants’ accomplishments. The event, which included a display of the trainees’ completed projects, demonstrated the revolutionary influence of WATEA in promoting technical proficiency and an entrepreneurial…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has successfully facilitated the release and transfer of three hostages from Gaza to Israel and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel to the occupied Palestinian territories. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric expressed relief over the operation, stating, “We are relieved that those released can be reunited with their loved ones. Ensuring their safe return and providing the necessary care at this critical moment is a great responsibility. This operation demonstrates how our neutral role between warring sides can save and change lives when the parties reach an agreement.” The operation…

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Tajuddeen Othman Zaura, has called on local government workers across the state to support the administration’s goals and transformation agenda. The Commissioner made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) to his office. Alhaji Tajuddeen Zaura described local government workers as pivotal to effective administration and urged them to cooperate in implementing the government’s transformation plans across the state’s 44 local governments. He highlighted the state government’s approval…

The Member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Tarauni Local Government, Alhaji Kabiru Dahiru Sule (ADS), has pledged continued dedication to healthcare, education, and youth empowerment as cornerstones of sustainable development in the community. This assurance was made during the inauguration of key developmental projects in Tarauni Local Government, as revealed in a statement by the council’s Information Officer, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro. The projects include the construction of a Healthcare Center in Gyadi-Gyadi Arewa Ward, a Maternity Ward with a Restroom Facility in Gyadi-Gyadi Kudu Ward, and Drainage Systems in Gyadi-Gyadi Arewa Ward. Related: NNPP Lawmaker Empowers Constituents…