By Rabiu Sanusi The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has commended the significant achievements of the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, particularly in the health and education sectors. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was revealed that Comrade Chris, alongside his deputy, Comrade Alasan Yahaya. The due visited Kano on Sunday to confer the title of Grand Patron of the NUJ on Governor Yusuf and to present the newly elected leadership of the NUJ Kano chapter. The NUJ President highlighted Governor Yusuf’s recent recognition…
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By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, broker-peace between stakeholders in the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the top echelons of the Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano. The successful reconciliation held behind a closed door at the Governor’s office Monday evening has put to rest the lingering crisis rocking the internal structure of the party.⁸ The key figures involved in the reconciliation include the Secretary to State Government, SSG, Dr Baffa Bichi, and Bichi local government Chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Hon Hamza Sule Maifata. Addressing journalists at the close door meeting, the SSG, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi accepted…
By Usman Gwadabe Information has reached the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) that some persons or self acclaimed agents are using the commission’s name to make commitments to Service Providers for contracts on pilgrims’ accommodations and feeding arrangements in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. According to a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director Public Affairs of the commission disclosed that some of these individuals have gone to the extent of making contacts with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the name of the commission. The statement emphasised that “The Chairman of the commission,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Coalition of Northern Group (CNG) has commenced engagement with Communities in solving insecurity problem facing Northern states. The engagement kicks off in Katsina state with the theme ‘Imperative of popular participation in tackling socio_ecomonic challenges bedevilling Northern Nigeria through Driven solution’. Our correspondent reports that the Katsina community engagement drew participants from the student unions, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Community and Religious leaders, Civil Society Organisations, and university lectures, among others. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CNG, Dr Ashiru Sheriff Nasturah, said the engagement was initiated…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has again supported the Nigerian military with 10 additional vehicles to boost security in the state. Presenting the vehicles to the Minister of State for Defence Bello Muhammad Mutawalle, Governor Aliyu appreciated President Bola Tinubu’s concern on the security challenges facing the nation. Aliyu said the presidential directives that the Minister for Defence and service chiefs relocate to Sokoto is a clear indication of President Tinubu’s commitment towards tackling banditry and other forms of criminality not only in Sokoto but the North-West in general. A statement issued on Saturday by Abubakar Bawa,…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The son of the former governor of Kaduna State, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has died He died while travelling along the Kaduna-Zaria dual carriageway on Saturday evening, according to a family source. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening,” said a family source. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was declared dead. “His father was at the hospital when he died; his corpse has been conveyed home for burial arrangements,” the source added. The deceased was a civil engineer by training and attended Kaduna International School before he proceeded to Adesoye…
…As the governor promised improvement of the 2025 Hajj operation By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has received the 2024 Hajj report with a promise to improve the 2025 Hajj operations and pilgrims’ welfare in the state. The governor pledged at Africa House, Government House, on Friday when the management of the state Pilgrims Board led by the Director General, Lamin Dan Bappa, presented the report of the 2024 Hajj Report operations. Governor Yusuf promised to ensure that, services for the next exercise are improved upon as well as the welfare of the pilgrims. The governor…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto Agile, in collaboration with the state Ministry for Women and Children Affairs as well as the Noble Hearth Initiative, have called for community support to elevate girls’ voices for sustainable development. The gathering was attended by women advocates, Civil Societies, as well as students from various secondary schools in the state.. The state Commissioner for Basic Education, Alhaji Tukur Alkali, stated this year’s event to mark the 2024 International Day of Girl Child held in Sokoto. Lecture on Nana Asmau’s legacy exploring her remarkable contributions to education and empowerment entrepreneurship insights sharing experiences and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says all is set for the introduction of uniforms to commuter drivers for effective identification and safe driving. These measures are already in place to reform the driving profession, as almost 90% of accidents are human-made. Disclosing this, the Adamawa State Sector Commander, Yahaya Sabo Adikwu, said during stakeholders meeting in commemoration of 2024 International Customer Service Week in Yola, Adamawa state. He noted that the command wishes to attain the noble goal by enhancing synergy, communication and cooperation amongst all stakeholders so as to reduce road crashes by 80 percent…
…Subsidize crude oil to Dangote Refinery From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following the recent hike in the price of petrol across the country, most especially in Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has demanded the reversal of the petrol price from where it was in June last year. It was observed that this week Wednesday, Nigerians woke up and discovered another development where most of the NNPC retail outlets in some parts of the country, most especially Lagos and Abuja, where a litre of petrol was sold between N998 and N1050 from the…