Author: Umar Idris Shuaibu

Aminu Sale – Gombe The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) commenced a three-day training workshop for journalists from 30 media organizations across Nigeria as part of its “Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy in Nigeria” project. The ICIR aims to fight the spread of misinformation by enhancing media literacy and responsible information sharing among citizens through this project supported by the Embassy of Germany. In his opening remarks, ICIR’s Executive Director Dayo Aiyetan highlighted the need to build the capacity of media professionals to counter fake news narratives. Germany’s First Secretary of Political Affairs Mathias Dold also spoke about…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano In what is described as the utmost decorum scenario, the Management of Kano State Polytechnic has on Friday 6th October, 2023 officially handed over the Kano State Institute of Information Technology (KIIT) Kura, to the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation, Kano State. This followed the State Executive Council’s approval to revive all the twenty-six (26) Entrepreneurship Institutes that were closed down by the previous administration. Speaking at the handing over meeting held at the Rector’s office, the Rector, Associate Prof. Kabir Bello Dungurawa on behalf of the entire KSP Community extended his appreciation and…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Northern Nigeria is a vast arable land capable of feeding the entire country with enough left to export. Yet millions of its inhabitants have been uprooted in their own country, victims of the advancing Sahara Desert moving southward at a rate of 0.6 kilometres per year. The resulting land deterioration leaves formerly productive fields barren and unfit for human habitation, which threatens food security and economic and social stability. Nigeria is one of the most at risk, with 11 northern states at the front lines, including Kebbi, Zamfara, Gombe, Yobe, Adamawa and Bauchi. Report gathered…

By Mustapha Kangiwa Analysts’ Data Services and Resources (ADSR) is an independent Data and Research Organization that provides accurate data, information and analysis for intelligent investment, academic and policy decisions. In their recent publication titled “Socio-economic Scorecard of Nigerian State” 2023 Baseline, they ranked Kano State 5th position. The analysis was based on the performance of the previous administrations in order to ascertain the stage of which the new administration took over the affairs of the state. It was made to guide the new administrations across Nigeria on where to improve and make progress on what they have found on…

Ummahani Bello Mahmud – Kano As part of its collaboration and continuing support for Nigerian Journalists, the Dangote Group has commenced a training programme for no fewer than 50 Newsmen in the Northwest, Nigeria. The workshop which began in Kano yesterday, has as its theme: Ethics, Skills and Personal Qualities for Reporting in the Digital Age, and it is being coordinated by the Centre for Financial Journalism in Nigeria. An earlier statement signed by the spokesman of Dangote Group Mr. Anthony Chiejina said the annual workshop is one in the series of others that have been conducted over the years,…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained why he believes the presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabi’u Kwankwaso, may never clinch the country’s exalted seat. Speaking in Abuja, yesterday, when the Bauchi State NNPP governorship candidate in the 2023 poll, Senator Haliru Jika, defected to the APC, he identified the pursuit of selfish interest as the impediment in Kwankwaso’s presidential ambition. Ganduje, a two-term governor of Kano after Kwankwaso, argued that the situation was compounded by Kwankwaso’s inability to maintain a principled stand in party politics over the…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, has awarded contracts of N600, 366, 356. 56, for improvement of Dawanau International Grains market. Good Evening Nigeria reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the Project’s Communication Specialists Aminu K Yassar on Wednesday. The contract awarded include the construction of four kilometre road, four kilometre drainage and street lights in the market. Read Also: Yusuf Maitama varsity ‘ll be Nigeria top development research centre – Kano Gov This was awarded to Labor Technical Services Ltd., at the cost of N508, 112, 771.85. Contract for other…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 63rd independence celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration in Abuja, congratulated all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora. Dr. Olubunmi assured Nigerians of the government’s continued commitment to tackling the challenges facing the country. “It is today a known fact that difficult socio-economic and security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated.” The minister said. Read Also: Tinubu committed to inclusive, honest, transparent, accountable governance system – APC The Minister, however, said that the…

The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) says its members will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in its two-day strike action. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA recalls that NLC on Friday announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike to protest the hike in petrol pump price, and electricity tariff, alongside other issues, and accused the federal government of abandoning negotiations. The industrial action is scheduled to start on Tuesday and spanned to Wednesday, September 5 and 6 Meanwhile, NUBIFIE in a statement signed by Mohammed Sheikh, its general secretary, directed all members to stay off duty…

By Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim A bridge collapse in Fajewa village, Takai Local Government, Kano State, has plunged residents into hardship, particularly affecting children and women, who against their religion unwillingly pay men to carry them out of the river. Good Evening Nigeria learnt that the collapse of the bridge, located just 10 kilometers from the Takai Local Government Secretariat, has severely impacted four communities: Fajewa, Birnin Bako, Tumbushi, and Gidan Malam, all within Takai Local Government. It is also an essential link to the border of Bauchi State. A visit to the villages affected by the ruined bridge revealed that…

In a remarkable story of rediscovery and homecoming, a man who had been missing from Kano for half a century, since the Biafran war, has finally returned to his hometown. Malam Shuaibu, as he is known, left Kano during the turbulent Biafran war and had been lost to his family and community for decades. The reunion was made possible by Ahmad Tijjani Musa, the Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government in Kano, situated in the North-Western region of Nigeria, as reported by Nigerian Tracker. Chairman Musa, upon learning about Malam Shuaibu’s prolonged absence, sent emissaries to Benue state, where Shuaibu…

The family of the late Abdullahi Muraina, former chief of accounts and budget in the Nigerian Army, is locked in a legal battle over his assets. In a notice published in This Day Newspaper on Friday, Ayodele Arotiowa and Jeph Njikonye, counsel to the plaintiffs, said the properties in question are meant for interstate distribution to the late major general’s “deserving heirs”. The counsels warned the public against falling victim to acquisition rights as the properties are “subjects matter of litigation” before a court in Abuja in suit no: CV/104/2022/ Usiagu Muraina and three others vs Aibat Adepuju Bolanle Bamidele…

By Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano The then Kano State Government enacted a law in 1977 which was amended in 1978, to establish Science Secondary Schools Management Board.  The objective of establishing the board is to produce secondary school graduates that can qualify for admission into tertiary institutions, with the sole aim of producing medical doctors, engineers, technicians, scientists, teachers, and other professionals who will sufficiently serve the state and beyond. Initially, the board established two Science Schools one at Dawakin Kudu and the other at Dawakin Tofa. Read Also: Kano Gov’t Reduces School Fees by 50% for State-Owned Institutions…

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Kano branch, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to serve humanity in line with its fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence and voluntary service. The President of the Nigeria Red Cross(NRC), Prince Adeaga Oluyemisi-Adetayo, who spoke at the organisation’s Humanitarian Day event on Saturday in Kano, said the world humanitarian day is to appreciate service of volunteers and those of related organizations in humanitarian endeavours. The humanitarian world day with its theme: “No matter what” encapsulates the organisation’s steadfast resolve to serve humanity relentlessly, even in the face of adversity. Oluyemisi-Adetayo represented by the…

The officials of Kano State Road and Traffic Agency, KAROTA, has seized fake and expired pharmaceutical and pesticides products valued at thirty million naira. The agency, in a statement released on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Nabilusi Kofar-Nai’sa, said the operation was carried out following an intelligence received by KAROTA personnel on Kano Line and Zaria road, about a vehicle carrying suspicious products, which they identified last night. Kofar-Nai’sa explained that the driver of the vehicle presented KAROTA officials with a backdated waybill, raising suspicions. As a result, a thorough inspection of the vehicle was carried out, revealing…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano  Kano State House of Assembly has vowed to enact a law on social protection policy aimed at improving the well beings of vulnerable groups across the state. The Speaker of the House Alhaji Jibrin Ismail Falgore stated this while closing the two high level stakeholders advocacy meeting and inauguration of Kano State parliamentary forum on social protection held in Kaduna state, organized by the state Ministry of Budget and Planning in collaboration with UNICEF. The meeting which was designed for members of the state House of assembly, stakeholders including Commissioners and civil societies so to…

Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kano In its effort to provide a diverse learning environment and increased educational opportunities for our teaming youth, the Management of Kano State Polytechnic (KSP) has signed a partnership with the Mona Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Management and Research Development of Nigeria to run some BSc, MSc, and PGD part-time programs under the Directorate of Part-Time Programs of Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. Speaking during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Chairman of the Institute, John Daniel expressed his delight over the commitments and enthusiasm displayed by the KSP Management towards the actualization…

The interim leadership of Chartered Online Publishers Association has extended condolences to the family of late Abdullahi Yakubu, Kano State correspondent of Leadership Newspapers, who passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. The association also condoled with Kano State Council, Nigeria Union o Journalists, and the Correspondents Chapel o the state. In a press release issued to newsmen by the interim Chairman, Abdullateef Abubakar Jos, who also serves as the publisher of SOLACEBASE Online Newspaper, said that Abdullahi Yakubu’s demise is a significant loss to the journalism profession in Kano and Nigeria at large, considering his contribution to the development…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is mulling over the idea of introducing a framework to encourage ethical energy sourcing in the telecommunications sector. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this in a speech at a roundtable with the academia, industry chiefs and other stakeholders in Kano on Wednesday. The theme of the event is “Refocusing academic research toward Alternative Clean Energy: Panacea to paucity of energy in the telecommunications industry”. Read Also:  How Capable is Dr. Ganduje in Healing the wound? – Umar Idris Shuaibu Danbatta said that the framework would serve as…

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has appointed Ibrahim Abubakar Muazzam Pulloh as director Awareness, Culture and Entertainment following his dedication on promoting peace and preserving Fulufulde culture across the country through music and entertainment. The appointment was given to him by the national president of the association, Baba Othman Ngelzarma at his office in Abuja, recently. During the appointment, the president, Alhaji Baba Othman expressed his happiness for the role he (Abubakar Mu’azzam) has been playing in promoting peace as well as reserving Fulfude culture not only in Nigeria, Africa but world at large. “This is a…