As Gov. Yusuf set to commission new model for tax collection. By Usman Usman Garba Kano state Government, under the able leadership of Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf, will begin to prosecute all tax defaulters in the coming year of 2025 as part of its major reform in the tax administration. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kaduna. The statement said Dr Zaid Abubakar, Executive Chairman of Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS), during a presentation to the Governor at the ongoing High-Level Retreat for top government officials. Dr Zaid Abubakar…
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From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Union of Retired Police Officers, Kaduna State Chapter, has issued an ultimatum to the National Assembly, demanding the removal of their members from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) by the end of January 2025. Failure to meet this demand will result in the union occupying the National Assembly. The union intends to bring mattresses, mats, cooking utensils, and other domestic necessities to the National Assembly, where they plan to remain until their demands are addressed. The Chairman, CSP Mannir M. Lawal Zaria (Rtd), and the Secretary, ASP Danladi Maigamo (Rtd), issued the warning in a…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has returned two pieces of land to the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, two years after they were revoked and seized by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The land, located in two different areas of Kaduna City, was returned to the Abacha family after a legal battle. The two properties are located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA, Kaduna, covering 2,284 m² and registered under Kaduna State Certificate of Occupancy No. 30575, and at No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi, GRA, Kaduna, covering 3,705 m², with Kaduna State Certificate…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A Civil Society Group, Renewed Hope Advocates, has praised the reappointment of Mrs. Fatima Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), calling it another ‘wise decision’ by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday, the group’s National President, Ahmed Abdul Usman, also commended the president for disregarding the critics of the decision, whom they claimed were supported by those wishing for the current administration to fail. Fatima Shinkafi has successfully led the agency with commitment and dedication since her appointment. She has not…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has announced a series of security restrictions aimed at ensuring a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration across the state. From December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, certain activities in the local government areas of Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu will be restricted between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. The restrictions include the prohibition of night grazing by herders, night farming by farmers, late-night operations of beer parlours, night mining activities, and the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okadas). The ban also extends to the use of commercial…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has officially launched the 2024/2025 enrollment drive campaign, targeting all school-age children to enroll in public schools across the state. Governor Aliyu made the announcement on Thursday during the flag-off ceremony held at the Army Children Model Primary School, Kwannawa, Dange Shuni, Sokoto State. Governor Aliyu emphasized that the campaign is a key strategy by the state government to identify out-of-school children, including those who have never been enrolled or those who have dropped out, and bring them back into the educational system. The Governor further stressed the importance of involving…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Censorship Board, Haj. Amina Ismail Maru, recently led a delegation to the Kilaf Film and Market Festival in Kano State. The event, which took place at Bayero University Kano, featured a seven-day masterclass and film screening workshop aimed at promoting the activities of the Zamfara State Censorship Board and boosting the state’s film industry. The tour was part of Haj. Amina’s continued efforts to foster growth in the film sector of Zamfara, with a particular focus on diversifying the industry and facilitating collaboration between different states. Through the visit,…
By Hassan Sani Tukur It’s not just the red cap that makes our leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, His Excellency Gov. Abba K Yusuf and the Kwankwasiyya Movement enjoy the extraordinary love and loyalty of the good people of Kano; it’s the certainty and assurance that as long as a Kwankwasiyya ideologue is at the helm of affairs, there will be a style of leadership on the trajectory of a progressive and transformative Kwankwasiyyaapproach: education as a priority, infrastructural development, and equal opportunities for all to help sons of nobodies become somebodies. The widespread unpopularity, disdain, and massive spite that…
By Usman Usman Garba The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has strongly condemned ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police to arrest Mallam Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the Director-General of Media and Publicity for the Kano State Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, accused the Police, apparently acting on directives from Abuja, of ignoring a court injunction that specifically bars the arrest of Dawakin-Tofa. Despite this legal restraint, the Police have continued their efforts to detain the spokesman, with some of their actions reportedly extending to the harassment of his family members. The attempts to…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has unveiled the state’s new Education Policy, aimed at addressing the challenges of inadequate infrastructure, low enrollment, and high dropout rates. The policy is designed to create an inclusive, equitable, and high-quality educational framework. Represented by his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, Governor Fintiri explained that the policy was developed after extensive consultations with stakeholders and a thorough analysis of the state’s educational landscape. It incorporates both national and international best practices to promote quality education by addressing disparities in access, participation, and outcomes. The Governor emphasized that the new policy…