By Usman Gwadabe The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the chairmanship of Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman has airlifted 5,086 pilgrims to Madinah for the Hajj exercise within two days, across 13 scheduled flights. This information was contained in a statement posted on NAHCON’s official Control Centre, Abuja today. The statement added that the pilgrims were from Imo, Oyo, Osun, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Kogi and Kebbi States. The statement noted that the airlines that airlifted the pilgrims are Umza Air, Flynas, Air Peace, and Max Air. It could be recalled that the NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Usman, during the inaugural…
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From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Halliru Maraya, has commended former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his commitment to religious tolerance and inclusivity. Speaking at the 10th Authentic News Daily Lecture and Awards held at Arewa House in Kaduna, Maraya cited Kwankwaso’s choice of a Christian running mate during the last presidential election as a clear demonstration of his respect for religious diversity and unity. In a related remark at the event, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern States and the…
…Gov. employs best graduate, offer scholarship to others By Usman Usman Garba The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees to former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and four Other eminent Nigerians. The conferment was part of activities marking the 5th Convocation ceremony and investiture of the University’s Chancellor held at the Convocation Arena of ADUSTECH, Wudil on Saturday. This is contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Saturday. Delivering keynote address, the visitor to the University, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assured…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has called on the National Assembly to enact legislation for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. This resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s meeting held on Saturday. The communiqué was read by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to him, “The Forum resolved to support the creation of state police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on enacting the legal framework necessary…
By Hussain Ibrahim Sulaiman Executive Secretary, Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB), Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar has announced that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance visits to private schools across the state. A statement issued and signed by Ahmed Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, the Zonal Information Officer ofMunicipal Zone I said the visits are scheduled to begin next week with the aim of ensuring that minimum standards and quality education are consistently upheld in all schools. According to the release Comrade Umar made this declaration during the Kano Sterling Schools…
…Plans Relocation of Kurmawa Inmates to Janguza By Usman Usman Garba In a compassionate gesture aimed at reform and rehabilitation, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has facilitated the release of eight female inmates from the Goron-Dutse Correctional Center by settling their fines and compensation debts. Among those freed are two pregnant women and two nursing mothers. The Governor made this intervention during an unscheduled visit to the correctional facility, accompanied by key government officials. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf stated that the purpose of…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Journalists were barred from covering the meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) held at the Government House in Kaduna today, sparking widespread outrage among members of the press. The Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Ibrahim Musa, allegedly issued a selective list of journalists permitted to enter the venue, effectively excluding a significant number of reporters, including correspondents from major national and regional media organizations. Triumph correspondent who was present at the Government House reported that security personnel stationed at the gate cited “orders from above” when denying access to many journalists. Some affected reporters…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission (KSJSC) has ordered the compulsory retirement of Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele, a Judge in the Area Court system, over allegations of corruption. Additionally, the Commission suspended Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed from adjudicatory duties for two years. The decisions were taken during the Commission’s 136th meeting held in Lokoja. According to the Commission, Bamidele was found guilty of conduct unbecoming of a judicial officer. He allegedly purchased a property that was the subject of ongoing litigation before him. After ordering the sale of the building, he failed to make full payment…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina More than 12,300 vulnerable patients in Katsina State have benefited from free hernia and hydrocele surgeries sponsored by the Mangal Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to improving healthcare access for the less privileged. Malam Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, confirmed this on Thursday in Katsina during the launch of the second-quarter phase of the ongoing surgical intervention. Kabir explained that the foundation, established in 2013 and funded by philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, has consistently carried out free surgeries and medical treatments every quarter. According to him, between 500 and 600…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force and local hunters, have rescued 31 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Apata-Obajana Road in Kogi State. The passengers were reportedly kidnapped around 11:50 p.m. on Thursday when two Toyota Hiace buses were ambushed by the assailants. The buses were said to be en route from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively. A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the rescue, noting that four of the victims sustained machete injuries, while another was shot in the left thigh. All injured individuals have…