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,…
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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…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is set to launch the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a key initiative aimed at creating more job opportunities for youths and other citizens across the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made this announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during an interaction with Labour Correspondents. He revealed that the initiative, driven by the Ministry, aims to train and equip 2.5 million people annually over the next four years, providing them with the necessary skills and tools to thrive in the digital age. Dingyadi stated…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Executive Council has approved a historic sum of more than N28 billion for various development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors in the state. The approval was finalized during the council’s meeting on Wednesday, December 18, at the Government House, Kano. According to a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the decisions underscore the administration’s commitment to sustainable development and enhanced public services across the state. Infrastructure Development: Key Road Projects: A significant portion of the approved funds will go toward the rehabilitation and…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, the instant application was incompetent. There was, however, room for the governor’s lawyers to file a fresh bail application and apply for a hearing…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially signed the 2025 Budget of “Building Your Future II” into law. The approved budget totals N692,244,449,513.87, which reflects a slight increase of N10 billion from the original proposal of N682,244,449,513.87 submitted by the Governor on November 25, 2024. In his remarks at the signing ceremony, Governor Radda commended the Katsina State House of Assembly for its hard work and dedication in ensuring the state has a budget that will effectively support developmental activities throughout 2025. He also praised the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has allocated N2.48 trillion to Nigeria’s health sector in the 2025 budget, which represents 5.18 percent of the total N47.90 trillion proposed budget. The allocation includes N402 billion for health infrastructure, while N282.65 billion is earmarked for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Tinubu presented the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget on Wednesday, dubbing it the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.” In his address to the National Assembly, the president emphasized the need for a collective effort to “rewrite Nigeria’s narrative.” He stated that the responsibility of changing the country’s…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has, again, dismissed untoward perceptions on the recent cabinet reshuffle that affected the office of the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government and Five Commissioners. Addressing journalists Wednesday during the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Governor Yusuf specifically refuted political insinuation being attached to the major cabinet shake-up. In a state-issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Y, Yusuf, who used the opportunity to debunk misrepresentation of government action, insisted the rejig was taken in good faith and the best interest of Kano. “…