From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the minister on various matters pertaining to the nation’s football. During the visit, according to sources that hinted our correspondent, it said Sen. Enoh extended his congratulations to Ndidi on Leicester City’s promotion to the English Premier League, acknowledging the midfielder’s contributions to the team’s success. He also took the opportunity to…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The new Executive Chairman of the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Dr. Zaid Abubakar, has pledged to surpass Kano’s revenue generation to achieve an impressive percentage to the desirous of the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. Dr. Abubakar disclosed this while addressing the staff and management team of the agency when the latter assumed office recently. Assuming office on Monday, Dr Abubakar said: “We must be vigilant in identifying and addressing revenue leakages within our tax system. This requires strengthening our enforcement mechanisms, enhancing internal controls, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to plug loopholes and…
By Usman Gwadabe Director General, Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has inaugurated a Security Committee to coordinate security agencies for the protection of the lives and properties of intending pilgrims. Alhaji Rabi’u added that the board is ready to provide all necessary equipment for the protection of the pilgrims. He extended his wishes for God’s protection and success in the discharge of their duties. On his part, the leader of the Security Committee, ASP Bara’u Garba, promised to do everything possible to assist the Board beyond security measures. ASP Garba added that the committee includes representatives…
By Rabiu Sanusi A staunch supporter of Kwankwasiyya movement, Alhaji Babangida Gandu has appealed to politicians to unite behind the vision of humanity of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. He made the plea in an exclusive interview with journalists where he called upon all political appointees in the to work hand in hand with Governor Yusuf in his commitment to serving the people of the state. As Kano gears up to mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Yusuf’s administration, Gandu expressed optimism about the future, promising that the citizens can expect greater dividends of democracy in the days…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Urban Beautification and Landscaping Agency has conducted an official tour to oversee the activities of garden park operators across the state. The operation, which was led by the Director General of the agency, Arch. Danjuma Yusuf Zarewa, said the purpose of the tour was to ensure that the operators of garden parks and recreational centers adhere to national standards. Arc. Zarewa emphasized the importance of maintaining safety and security measures within the garden parks for the benefit of the people of the state, urging the operators to collaborate with the government in enhancing security efforts…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State History and Culture Bureau has once again brought honor to the region by clinching the esteemed merit award for the ‘Most Neatest/Cleanest’ category in the weaving competition at the African Weaving Festival (AWeF). AWeF, a celebration of craftsmanship and cultural heritage, provides a platform for talented artisans from across the continent to showcase their skills and traditions. This year’s event, held at Exhibition Pavilion Abuja, saw participation from numerous weaving enthusiasts, making the competition fierce and the victory all the more significant. The recognition bestowed upon Kano State History and Culture Bureau reaffirms the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, in Cross River State, Dr. Peter Inyali, has said that President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s actions and decisions against Cross River State have further marginalized and divided state. Dr. Inyali has said in a chart with our reporter in Calabar that only six indigenes of the state were among 555 Nigerians appointed as governing council chairmen and members of federal tertiary institutions. He added that the said neglect was disheartening even though the state was an APC controlled one and had massively voted for Tinubu during the last year’s presidential…
By Usman Gwadabe As the four days stay in Madinah comes to an end, the first batch that ware airlfted from Kebbi State have commenced moving to Makkah. According to a statement issued by Hajiya Suwaiba Ahmad, one of the NAHCON officials in Madinah said already vehicles transporting them have moved to Makkah. Meanwhile , the Accommodation Team headed by Abdulqadir Abubakar Oloyin also met with the services providers to ensure their preparedness to accommodate the in coming pilgrims to their respective houses. One of the team members, Barr. Ada Fauziyah Adam warned that sanctions ranging from revocation or cancellation…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Funmilayo Adepoju and MedContour Services Limited on all five counts of obstructing an investigation by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Court was on Friday convicted Dr. Adepoju and MedContour Services on all five counts including failing to comply with Investigation summons, withholding documents and obstructing the investigation. In a statement signed and issued to news men at the weekend in Abuja by the Acting Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection…
From Joseph Asegba,Yola Adamawa state police command has arrested a woman in practice of witchcraft by burning her co wives children hands. The 23-year-old Rachel Geoffrey got to police net for burning the hands of two children of her co wife in the state. According to police, Rachael in residing at the Federal Housing Estate in Girei Local Government Areas which inflicted serious injuries on Genesis Geoffrey seven-years and Ijadai Geoffrey, three years. The children’s mother was said to have separated with her husband who is the victims father. Racheal was alleged to have cooked rice and kept it for…