By Usman Usman Garba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Bafarawa Foundation have commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his swift response to the plight of 76 teenagers in Kano. The Governor’s administration successfully rehabilitated and reunited the teenagers with their families following a medical evaluation and reformation process at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialists Hospital. During the official handover ceremony, UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Mr. Michael Banda, praised the state government’s commitment to prioritizing the health and welfare of children. He noted that Governor Yusuf’s prompt action, including the court proceedings and subsequent care provided at the…
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By Ado Salisu A talented group of deaf students from Special Education Secondary School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, is set to represent the state at the 6th edition of the National Deaf Secondary Schools Football Championship, the “A.A. Sule Cup 2024.” The championship, organized by the Nigeria Deaf Football Association, is aimed at promoting inclusivity, empowering deaf students, and nurturing their football talents. It will take place from December 5th to 15th, 2024, at the Lafia Township Stadium in Nasarawa State. Nasarawa State Governor, A.A. Sule, is expected to officially open the championship, with other dignitaries from within and outside the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a significant boost for education in Katsina State, the World Bank, in collaboration with the state government, has completed the construction of 45 new junior secondary schools across the state. This initiative was announced by Dr. Kabir Magaji, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), following the commissioning of one of the newly built schools. Dr. Magaji revealed that these schools were constructed under the innovative AGILE program and are part of a larger project that will see a total of 75 new secondary schools built with World Bank support.…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigerian Armed Forces team at the ongoing Africa Military Games, currently taking place at the National Stadium in Abuja, has won an impressive 11 medals in the Taekwondo events. Over 1,625 athletes from 21 African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Cameroon, are competing in the second edition of the games, which began last Monday. The competition features 20 different events. The Nigerian team secured nine gold medals in Taekwondo, with five coming from the Poomsae events. Among the standout gold medalists are Mohammed Yusuf (men’s -54kg), Rejoice Bisalla (women’s -46kg), Chinenye Ibeh (women’s -49kg),…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The presidential aspirant for the upcoming Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) election, Alhassan Yahaya, has shared his vision and mission with journalists in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. He made this announcement during a briefing with his campaign team at the Etim Bassey Press Center in Calabar, Cross River State. The event took place ahead of the elections scheduled this week in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Speaking to the journalists, Comrade Yahaya emphasized that if given the mandate to lead the NUJ, he would restructure the union’s framework to enhance the welfare…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to state civil servants with effect from December 2024. This is contained in a memo signed by the governor, following recommendations by the committee on minimum wage constituted by the state government. The committee had recommended a reconciliation of local government finances to ensure a hitch-free transition process of the local government councils from the existing salary structure to the new minimum wage. The reconciliation process, which is nearing completion, is expected to be concluded soon for approval and quick enrolment…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The football semi-final at the 2024 African Military Games in Abuja saw Nigeria lose 1-0 to Cameroon on Thursday. The match, which ended goalless after regular time, went into extra time, where Cameroon scored the decisive goal to secure their place in the final. In the other semi-final, Algeria triumphed over Equatorial Guinea with a dominant 2-0 victory, securing their spot in the final as well. Cameroon and Algeria will face off in the final on Saturday, while Nigeria will play Equatorial Guinea in the third-place match. The 2024 African Military Games, currently underway in Abuja,…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially handed over 76 Kano children, who were acquitted of treasonable felony by the Federal High Court in Abuja, to their parents. Two of the children were promised automatic jobs with the state government, while the others were reinstated to their schools. The children had been arrested by the police during the August 1st #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. They endured severe hardship and starvation during their three-month detention in police custody in Abuja. Following their release and pardon by President Bola Tinubu, Governor Yusuf swiftly brought the teenagers back to Kano…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Hussaina, the beloved mother of Prof. Umaru Pate, President of the Nigerian Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB). In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Prof. Pate and the entire family. Governor Yusuf described the late Hajiya Hussaina as a devoted and nurturing mother who played a pivotal role in supporting her children and family members to achieve remarkable success in their respective careers. He further highlighted Prof. Pate’s…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC) has commenced the screening of candidates ahead of the February local government elections. The screening process is being monitored and supervised by officials from the ICPC, NDLEA, the Code of Conduct Bureau, EFCC, and other security agencies. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Commission, Lawal Alhassan Faskari, stated that the screening is in line with the guidelines and timetable approved for the elections. Faskari further explained that the exercise complies with Section 16(1) of the state Electoral Law as amended. He noted that the amended law…