By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Katsina State on Friday for a two-day official visit. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, during the visit, the President will meet with key stakeholders to assess the security situation in the state. He will commission the Katsina Agricultural Mechanized Centre and a 24KM dual carriageway completed by Governor Dikko Umar Radda. President Tinubu will also honour an invitation to attend the wedding of the governor’s daughter before returning…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has signed a N12.7 billion contract with TEC Engineering Company Nigerian Limited for the completion of the Kankare-Karaye road project, which links Tofa, Rimin Gado, Kabo, and Karaye Local Government Areas in Kano North. The project, initially awarded in 2010 with a budget of N3 billion, has suffered multiple delays and revisions across successive administrations. Speaking during the contract signing ceremony held in his office, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, described the development as a significant step toward revitalizing infrastructure in the state. “The signing of…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has announced that the Federal Government is introducing zinc rice varieties—Faro 71 and Faro 72—to enhance food and nutrition safety in Nigeria. Speaking during the official release of the biofortified zinc rice varieties at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja, Kyari explained that the initiative is aimed at addressing key challenges in rice production while improving the nutritional status of millions of Nigerians, particularly smallholder farmers. “These varieties not only offer higher zinc content and yield,” the Minister said, “but also demonstrate climate resilience, adaptability to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Barely a year into his appointment as Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has set the agency on a trajectory of reform, innovation, and improved service delivery, earning widespread acclaim for transforming the institution into a more responsive and effective social welfare body. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 13, 2024, Faleye took over leadership of the Fund with a bold vision: to reposition and restructure the NSITF for efficient social protection services for Nigerian workers. Backed by world-class academic credentials—holding law degrees from Harvard Law School,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery projects across the state, as part of the administration’s strategic push to enhance socio-economic development. This was revealed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa following the 27th Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, 28th April 2025. According to the statement, the Council gave the green light for multiple key projects, including major road rehabilitations, installation of traffic systems, expansion of public buildings, and electrification upgrades. Notable among the approvals is the release…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has expressed strong support for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), hailing its efforts in combating crime and maintaining public order across the state. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, made the commendation on Friday, during a courtesy visit by the newly deployed NSCDC Commandant in Kano State, Mr. Shafiu Abdulmumini Dayi, to the Ministry of Justice. Barr. Dederi described the NSCDC as a “reliable partner” in crime fighting, control, and management, emphasizing the shared commitment between the Corps and the Ministry toward ensuring a…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to be conferred with the highest fellowship award by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Katsina State tomorrow, Tuesday, in recognition of his outstanding support for the advancement of healthcare services across the state. This announcement was made by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during the 27th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House Annex, Kwankwasiyya City, on Monday. According to the statement, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, informed Governor Yusuf of the prestigious honour, highlighting the medical profession’s deep…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has called on Nigerian politicians to emulate the political philosophy and legacy of the late Malam Aminu Kano, particularly his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the masses and vulnerable citizens across the country. The governor made the call on Thursday during the 23rd Annual Symposium held at the Mambayya House in Kano to commemorate the 42nd memorial anniversary of the late nationalist and political icon. The event, themed “The Politics of Tax Reforms in Nigeria: Expectations and Realities,” was organized by Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Represented by his…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National President of the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), Comrade Niyi Sunmonu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently investigate the alleged diversion of student loans by some universities in collusion with certain banks. Speaking to labour correspondents at the recent Trade Union Congress (TUC) Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Abuja, Sunmonu emphasized the need for the government to establish a fact-finding committee to uncover those involved and ensure they are brought to justice. “There must be transparency throughout the process. Once a loan is approved for a student at a particular university, the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Member representing Katsina Federal Constituency, Hon. Sani Aliyu Danlami, for launching an impressive empowerment programme valued at over ₦518 million for his constituents. Speaking during the distribution ceremony in Katsina, Governor Radda highlighted the tangible impact of the initiative on the lives of the people in the area. “Today, we witness the distribution of genuine empowerment materials — including motorcycles, grinding machines, irrigation equipment, and sewing machines. This is the kind of impactful representation we need — one that delivers visible and meaningful results to…