By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has expressed readiness to partner with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in its push to improve academic standards as part of the recently declared State of Emergency on Education. The Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also doubles as Commissioner for Higher Education, made this known on Monday while receiving the management of KHAIRUN led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Rashid Garba, in his office. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Governor’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu. Gwarzo commended the university for complementing government reforms and said…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of Shanono Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Barau, has distributed newly procured vehicles and refurbished patrol cars to security agencies in the council, in a renewed push to curb rising insecurity linked to bandits infiltrating from neighbouring Katsina State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman’s spokesperson, Ammar Shanono, who said the intervention was aimed at improving mobility, response time and operational efficiency of security personnel stationed in the area. According to the statement, the beneficiaries include the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Thousands of vulnerable households across Katsina State are set to receive food support as Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Monday flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of grains, describing the intervention as a lifeline for families battling hunger and rising malnutrition. The development was contained in a statement issued and signed on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mohammed Kaula, who said the programme is part of the administration’s broader effort to cushion the impact of economic hardship and protect children from worsening nutrition indicators. Speaking at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Governor Radda said the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Academic and administrative activities have been brought to a halt at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and four non-academic unions of the institution commenced a two-week warning strike over unmet demands. Briefing journalists on Monday, the ASUU branch chairman, Comrade Murtala Isah Kwara, said the strike became necessary following the failure of the university’s governing council and the Katsina State Government to honour long-standing agreements. According to a statement issued and signed on Monday, he said the issues at stake border on conditions of service, security…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the appointment of Chief Aminu Kardu Tsigiya as the new Provost of the Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ganye. Tsigiya’s appointment followed the recommendation of the Governing Council after he emerged top during the screening and examination process for the position. Governor Fintiri also approved the appointment of Yusuf Haman Adama as the Registrar of the institution, while Mustapha Baba Nasir was named the College Librarian. The appointments, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, take immediate effect. Congratulating…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has approved plans to acquire majority shares in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to improve energy supply, promote industrial growth, and expand access to reliable electricity across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The decision aims to give the state a stronger role in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery in the energy sector. It is also expected to boost economic activities, create jobs, and attract both local and foreign investments. In addition, the…
…seeks partnership with Kano on drug regulation By Usman Usman Garba The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what it described as his “transformational leadership” and sweeping reforms in the state’s health and governance sectors. The commendation was conveyed in a letter personally signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, and read on her behalf by the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, during the 33rd State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday. In the letter, NAFDAC expressed readiness to partner with the…
By Usman Usman Garba The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the country’s highest national distinction. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was presented by the Honourable Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Donisio Cabi, on behalf of President Embaló during a ceremony held at Government House in Kano. Governor Yusuf, while speaking during the 33rd Executive Council meeting held on Saturday at the Government House, Kano, expressed appreciation to President…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has commissioned a five-road network constructed by the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in the Mabera area of Sokoto South Local Government. Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Yari commended Governor Aliyu for executing what he described as a project with direct impact on the lives of Sokoto residents. He noted that road networks play a vital role in socio-economic development, providing access to markets and enhancing the free movement of goods and services within communities. “Time without number, I have discussed your transformative initiatives with some of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, in his hometown of Bagudo. The incident occurred on Friday shortly after the lawmaker concluded prayers. Residents said the attackers stormed the area in large numbers and fired sporadically to scare people before whisking away the Deputy Speaker. Confirming the development, the Kebbi State Police Command said it received a distress report about the abduction and immediately deployed a joint security team to track the assailants. A statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu…