Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of 37 senior officers to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja on Friday by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations & Information, Nigerian Air Force. Read Also: FULL LIST: Navy Promotes 30 Senior Officers to Rear Admiral, 28 Captains to Commodore According to the statement, out of the 37 senior officers promoted, 22 were elevated to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, while 15 were elevated to the rank of Air Commodore.…
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Sajida Dangado – Kano Kano State Police Command have arrested a couple, Dayyabu Abdullahi and Hasfat Surajo, for allegedly killing one Nafi’u Hafiz, who owed them a sum of N10 million. Hafiz had promised to pay the money within ten months, which elapsed in October. He (Hafiz) reportedly pleaded for an extension till December, which he again failed to keep. Speaking on Friday, a friend of the deceased, Fatima Gambo, said when Hafiz couldn’t pay the couple N10 million he borrowed, he begged them for further extension, adding that the company he was executing a project for had not reimbursed…
The National Association of Donkey Farmers (NADFAMS), says the country can generate more than 60 million dollars annually and provide jobs for millions of youths through production of donkeys. A member of Board of Trustees of NADFAM, Mr Chidebere Innabuike, said this at the official inauguration of the association and presentation of certificate of registration along with commissioning of its new office in Abuja. Innabuike, who is also the CEO of EST Emmalex Global Farms Ltd, called for massive investment in the business of breeding of donkeys to boost the nation’s economy. Read Also: Nigeria spends $1.7bn annually on milk…
The Kano state Government has approved the suspension of the Managing Director of Kano State Radio Corporation, Alhaji Hisham Habib from his position. The State Government also directed the Deputy Managing Director Abubakar Adamu Rano to oversee the affairs of the station. The Acting Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Musa who confirmed the suspension in a letter which was sighted by ‘GOOD EVENING NIGERIA’, also instructed Rano to takeover in an acting capacity. Read Also: Wednesday Deadline: Kano Govt Yet to Pay Contingent, Media Team Allowances Meanwhile, the State Government did not state reason behind the suspension. More details…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in his practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, and patience. Read Also: FULL LIST: Navy Promotes 30 Senior Officers to Rear Admiral, 28 Captains to…
The Navy Board has approved the promotions of the Naval Spokesman, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan and 29 other senior officers to the rank of Rear Admiral and 28 Captains to the rank of Commodore. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Information, Navy, Commodore Ayo-Vaughan on Friday in Abuja. According to the statement, those promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral include; Commodores Adefemi Kayode, Kabir Mohammed, Gabriel Aligwe, Aliyu Gaya, Shehu Gombe, Godfrey Kwetishe, Robert Obeya and Musa Katagum. Read Also: Nigeria Army Gets 112 New Generals Others are Kehinde Odubanjo, Pakiribo Anabraba, Suleiman Ibrahim, Olugbenga Oladipo, Haruna…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Dr. Peter Mbah as the duly elected governor of Enugu State. The apex court in a Friday ruling, dismissed the Appeal by the candidate of the Labour Party, Barr. Chijoke Edeoga seeking to nullify Mbah’s election. The apex court resolved all the issues in favour of the first respondent (Governor Peter Mbah). Read Also: Breaking: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement on Kano Election Dispute Recall that both the Election Tribunal and Appeal Court upheld the declaration of Mbah as the winner of the March 18th Governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
The Nigerian Army Council has promoted a total of 47 Brigadier Generals to Major Generals. 75 Colonels were also promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. Their promotion is coming after 113 Generals retired on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Read Also: Army Retires 113 Generals in 2023 A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the Council approved the promotions of the senior officers on Thursday, Dec. 31. He noted that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, urged them to redouble their efforts to justify their elevation and the confidence reposed in them.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appointed new directors for civil aviation agencies in the country one week after the Federal Government sacked all directors and chief executive officers of the agencies. In a statement on Thursday, a spokesman for the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, said the fresh appointments were in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The concerned agencies include the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Metrological Agency (NiMET), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau (NSIB). Read Also: BREAKING:…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill the vacancies on the apex court bench. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, during Thursday’s plenary. President Tinubu had asked the Senate to confirm the nominees, who were recommended by the National Judicial Council to fill the vacant positions following the death and resignation of some justices. The nominees confirmed are Justice Haruna Tsammani (North East) who chaired the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Moore Adumein…
Arrangements have reached the advanced stage for a colorful and successful conduct of the Annual General Meeting of Kano Science Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA), the umbrella of the Old Students that have been graduating students from the famous Government Science Colleges in Kano and Jigawa state since 1980. The event which is scheduled to take place on Monday the 25th day of December 2023 at the Sani Zahraddeen Theatre Bayero University Old Site by 9:00 am, will feature a series of activities which includes swearing of new exco as well as the dissolution of old exco. This was contained…
The Supreme Court has reserve judgement in the Kano state governorship election dispute between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Nasiru Gawuna. The Supreme Court said the date for the judgment on the matter will be communicated to both parties. Earlier, the Supreme Court had listened to closing arguments from the lawyers representing the parties. More soon…
The National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed that the recent success of Alhassan Ado Doguwa, chairman of the northern House of Representatives caucus, at the appeal court validates the public’s choice. In an official statement signed by his chief press secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje asserted that the court’s decision affirms that the residents of Tudun Wada/Doguwa federal constituency decisively supported Doguwa in the previous election. The National Chairman of the APC characterized Doguwa as a skilled and community-oriented politician who has earned recognition through his long-standing contributions. Ganduje praised Doguwa as a valuable…
The Nigeria Police Force said it has uncovered plans to set ablaze Kano Government House by some unscrupulous persons over the ongoing appeal at the Supreme Court on the governorship tussle between the APC and the NNPP. Reports says that Kano Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel disclosed this on Wednesday at a meeting with media executives in the state, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing of the appeal on Kano governorship scheduled for today in Abuja. Gumel urged the media professionals to adequately inform the public about happenings with accuracy. According to the CP, there ought not to be…
The Kano State Government has failed to fulfill its promise of paying the contingent allowances for the concluded Second Edition National Para Games 2023 held in Abuja this Month. Good Evening Nigeria reported that the Kano State Government, through the acting Chairman Of Sports Commission, Malam Bala Sani, has declared Wednesday as the day they will settle the payment of the team’s allowance. Malam Bala who stated this in his interview with Journalists last week when the Kano team left the Federal City of Abuja after concluding the tournament. Read Also: National Para Games 2023: Kano Players, Media Team Yet…
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has officially signed the 2024 budget into law following its swift passage by the State House of Assembly. The budget, totaling ₦454,308,862,113.96, was signed into law at the Government House chamber in the presence of the State Chief Judge, Justice Musa Danladi Grand Khadi Dr. Kabir Abubakar, legislative members, and the State Executive Council. Expressing gratitude, Governor Radda thanked the State Assembly for their expeditious approval, completed within 33 days of scrutiny. He acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the State Deputy Governor, executive council members, and all contributors to the budget-making process. Governor Radda assured…
Arising from the strategic meeting held with Heads of department, Area commanders as well as 44 divisional offices of the command, the State Commandant, NSCDC Kano command, Commandant Mohammed Lawal Falala, fcna, has charged officers and men to brace up and ensure water-tight security during/after Christmas and New festivities in the State. The state Commandant has since approved the deployment of 2,576 personnel billed to be posted to strategic places ranging from Christian worship centers and recreational spots for the hitch-free celebration of the Yuletide period. Moreso, special security attention will also be given to critical national assets and infrastructure;…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the Nigerian Senate the list of 11 new Supreme Court justices cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC) so that the legislators can screen and confirm the judges. ‘Good Evening Nigeria’ reported that the National Judicial Council (NJC) on December 6 recommended the appointment of 11 justices to the Supreme Court. A statement by the apex court’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, said the recommendation was made at the 104th meeting of the council in Abuja on Wednesday. With this appointment, the apex court will have the full complement of 21 justices, as envisaged…
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has been officially sworn in as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly. Accompanied by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lalong took the oath of office and allegiance at 11:57 am during a plenary session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Lalong’s journey to the Senate followed a legal tussle after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Napoleon Bali, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner with 148,844 votes against Lalong’s 91,674 votes in the elections. Read Also:…
In continued effort to exercising one of its mandates that is supporting health educational institutions, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has provided fund amounting to N17,720,000 to the Kano State School of Health Technology in the process of accreditation some of its courses. KHETFUND was established purposely to provide additional funds to the health sector with a view to improving the quality of healthcare services in the facilities and health educational institutions for the overall well-being of the people of the state. To ensure everything goes as planned for the successful accreditation of medical laboratory courses, National Diploma…