By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended his warmest felicitations to the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on the auspicious occasion of his 63rd birthday celebration. The felicitation message was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. As the leader of the Tijjaniyya Sufi order in the country, the Governor acknowledged the Emir’s contributions in uniting the disciples of the sect and the entire Muslim Ummah in Kano and beyond. The Governor expressed his appreciation for how Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, during his truncated reign, advocated…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Independent Election Commission (KANSIEC) has announced the schedule and guidelines for the upcoming local government elections, which will take place from August 15th to November 30th, 2024. The Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi, emphasized that the elections are a crucial part of actualizing grassroots democracy in the state. Key dates for the election process include: Guidelines and Notification of Polls: August 15th to August 31st, 2024 Party Campaigns September 6th to midnight on November 29th, 2024 Party Primaries and Submission of Candidates September 19th to September 30th, 2024 Sale of Forms October 2nd…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organization, Muryar Talaka Awareness Initiative has urged youth, organised labour and other organisations to shun planned nationwide protests. The National Secretary of the NGO, Comrade Dauda Bishir at a news conference in Katsina State said dialogue with Government was the best option to address grievances. Dauda explained that the protesters would be hijacked by hoodlums and other unpatriotic Nigerians to cause tension and opportunity to loot the properties of Innocent citizens. He said experience showed that protests in some African countries have plunged the countries into war and brought hunger and economic instability.…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State House of Assembly has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest and adopted 7-point resolutions for a way forward. It says, that part of the resolutions adopted by the Honourable members include calling on the government to engage young people in community development projects and provide them with opportunities for education, empowerment and employment. In other to make an impact, they also urged the government to implement programmes that will address the specific needs and concerns of the youth; encourage open and honest conversations between the parties as well and use neutral mediators…
….Inaugurates National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee members From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON has observed that the lack of comprehensive emergency services has contributed substantially to crude mortality rates. especially maternal and child mortality which he said remain high in Nigeria. In a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja by the Assistant Director, of Information the Public Relations in the ministry, Ado Bako said Prof. Pate, made this assertion while inaugurating members of the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC), in Abuja. According to the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has allocated over N190 million to pay compensation to the people of Tangaza for the construction of a vocational school by the federal government in the area. The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Urban and Regional Planning, Barrister Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho, stated that the government has ensured the payment of the compensation to the landowners, which the previous government of Tambuwal failed to do. The Commissioner emphasized that the payment is being made according to the established procedure, with certificates issued to the beneficiaries after verification by the village head…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission has announced plans to conduct local government elections by November 30th, 2024. Triumph reports that the Chairman of the state electoral body, Professor Sani Malumfashi on Wednesday told newsmen in Kano all candidates would be subjected to drug tests before they were cleared for the election. Details soon…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Nigeria’s music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, popularly dubbed as the “Elegant Stallion”, has died at the age of 72. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. She was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. A source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals tonight. “After performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe Islamic cleric Ustaz Babagana Mallam Kyeri has issued a plea to the public, particularly the youth, to refrain from participating in the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled to take place from tomorrow August 1st to August 10th, 2024. In his statement in Damaturu the Yobe State capital, Mallam Kyeri acknowledged the economic challenges faced by the average Nigerian, describing them as temporary. He emphasized the importance of engaging with the government through dialogue rather than resorting to protests, which he warned could be exploited by troublemakers leading to severe consequences. This appeal follows a recent…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) is working with relevant stakeholders to come up with a national policy on the transport sector. President/Chairman Council of the institute Prince (Dr) Segun Ochuko Obayendo revealed this at the North West Zonal Conference in Katsina State with the theme ‘Promoting Ethics And Professionalism In Transport A Key To Economic Development.’ He said the policy is necessary to regulate and provide direction for the transport sector in Nigeria. Ochuko said the policy will also ensure ethics and professionalism are adhered to for the running of the…