By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals. Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service to…
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From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that 774 alleged electoral offenders from the 2023 general elections are currently facing prosecution across the country. Speaking at the first quarterly meeting with media executives on Friday, Yakubu stated that the prosecutions are being conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). However, he expressed concerns over delays in the judicial process due to the absence of an electoral offenses tribunal and a defined timeframe for handling such cases. He noted that regular courts, already burdened with multiple responsibilities, often…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the composition of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC), a decisive move aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The newly constituted council comprises seasoned professionals, government officials, and business representatives to ensure fair trade practices and protect consumers from exploitation. The members of the council include 1-Dr. Umar Garba Haruna, as chairman 2-Alhaji Zangina Jafaru serving as the Executive Secretary. Other key…
By Usman Usman Garba In a significant move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and three payloader excavators. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. The new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and disposal across the state, addressing long-standing challenges in waste management. The machines were officially presented by the Honorable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir Hashim, who emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment. Dr. Hashim…
…Unveils multi-billion naira projects By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left several others injured. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. During his visit, Governor Yusuf met with the bereaved grave family, offering heartfelt sympathies and announcing that the state government would sponsor the family of the three deceased victims. He also directed the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Erosion has displaced many families and destroyed local wells in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The chairman of the council, Nu’uman Imam Mahammed, told members of the Correspondents’ Chapel that erosion remains a serious threat to the lives of many residents in the area. He lamented that the problem has caused water scarcity, as many wells have been destroyed. “We have a serious problem of erosion. Many families have been displaced and forced to relocate for safety,” he said. Mahammed further stated that the situation is worst in Alairaini village, where several houses…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has pledged to ensure the resumption of daily publication at Triumph Publishing Company as part of efforts to reposition the organization for efficiency and sustainability. The Commissioner made this commitment during his familiarization visit to the company as part of his tour of agencies under the Ministry. Comrade Waiya emphasized the need for modern equipment to enhance the company’s operations, stating that Triumph Publishing must function as a standard newspaper organization with daily production. Recognizing the dedication and professionalism of the staff, the Commissioner…
From Abba Dukawa The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. During plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter from the committee, outlining the conditions that must be met before any state creation request can be approved. According to the letter, the proposals include: North Central: Five submissions North East: Four submissions North West: Five submissions South East: Five submissions South-South: Four submissions South West: Seven submissions Some of the proposed states include Okun, Okura,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has emphasized that the timely release of Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) will help Nigerian farmers make informed decisions, improving agricultural planning and boosting productivity. Speaking at the presentation of the 2025 SCP by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Abuja on Tuesday, Abdullahi highlighted the importance of climate intelligence in achieving food security. The event, themed “The Role of Early Warnings Towards a Climate-Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development,” focused on leveraging early warnings for national development. According to the minister,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Suspected bandits have kidnapped Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with 12 others in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Sources revealed that the abduction took place around midnight on Wednesday. However, no casualties were reported during the attack. Efforts to obtain a statement from the Katsina State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sadig Abubakar, had yet to respond to inquiries at the time of filing this report.