Allegedly financial scandal: NAHCON boss dismissed corruption level against him Kola Oyelere Kano The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Usman Abdullahi Sale, has dismissed allegations of corruption leveled against him, describing them as false, baseless, and mischievous. Professor Sale made this known in Kano while addressing a gathering organized in his honour by a support group, where he dismissed allegations of corruption leveled against him, describing them as false, baseless, and mischievous. While reacting to reports alleging the diversion of ₦50 billion, the NAHCON boss dismissed the claims as “absurd” and “unfounded.” According to him…
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LG Information officers forum honours Comrade Waiya with award of excellence – Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Local Government Information Officers Forum has presented an Award of Excellence to the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya,to show appreciation for his outstanding contributions to effective information dissemination and staff development in the state. However,while presenting the award on behalf of the 44 Local Government Information Officers across the state, the Chairman of the Forum, Malam Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, stated that the gesture was in appreciation of the Commissioner’s tireless efforts in promoting professionalism and improving…
” Girl child remains most vulnerable in society,becomes victim of GBV Kola Oyelere Kano Malam Saidu Sani, Program Officer of the Male Feminists Network (MFN) of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said that girl child remains one of the most vulnerable members in the society and often becomes a victim of Gender- Based Violence.( GBV) He however noted that there is a need for proactive and practical measures to curb this menace,” Sani stated. He made this known during the International Day of the Girl Child celebrates the voices, achievements, and leadership of girls worldwide, while…
Despite calls by Gov Yusuf for my removal as CP: :Bakori ,Kano CP, say we were still friends ” —Command arrests nine armed robbers ,who removes teeth of a woman robbed with a diamond Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Commissioner of Police( CP) Mr Ibrahim Bakori,has said that despite calls by Kano state governor,Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for my removal as CP from the state,,”,we were still friends and collaborating together,to ensure security of live and property in the state” It will be recalled that governor Yusur recently during the 65th of the Nigeria independence Day,he called on President Bola…
President Tinubu’s naming University after Maitama Sule,safes elderstatesman’ s legacies from being rubbished –DSP Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy Senate President ( DSP) Senator Barau Jibrin,has said that the naming of a university afterr former Nigeria Representative to the United Nation late Yusuf Maitama Sule( Dan massani Kano),by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ was the move that safe the good legacies of Maitama Sule, built over the years from been rubished According to him,” When the present government in Kano state came on board ,the state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf wasted not too much time to reverse the previous name…
CITAD urges gender, climate justice approach to Nigeria’s AI strategy – Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the federal government to integrate feminist and climate justice perspectives into Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. CITAD noted that “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming societies at unprecedented speed, but its growth raises urgent concerns about fairness in the aspects of gender, environmental and climate justice, inclusivity, and sustainability issues. Speaking at a press briefing at CITAD office, in Kano, on Friday, Fatima Babakura, Project Lead at CITAD, warned that Nigeria’s AI policies risk entrenching inequality…
” Kano CP’s withdrawal at Independence parade undermines Governor Yusuf’s powers, AG Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, AbdulKarim Maude( SAN,)has condemned the withdrawal of police personnels from the parade ground during the 65 Independence anniversary celebration, saying that the action constituted security risk and heighten needless tension in the state. It will be recalled that Governor Yusuf has expressed vote of no confidence on Bakori as Commissioner of Police in Kano, calling for his immediate removal after the withdrawal of officers and men at the independence day parade at Sani Abacha Stadium. However,…
Independence celebration:President Tinubu urge to investigate withdrawal of police at parade ground in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu’,has been called upon to set up committee,to investigate the circumstances surrounding the police withdrawal at the parade ground of Sani Abacha Stadium ( SBS) Kano , during the Independence celebration and hold accountable those who responsible for the an ugly act Making this call during a press conference,an association under the umbrella of One Kano Agenda,(OKA)its Director General, Alhaji Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai, said that the absence of State Commissioner of Police Mr.Ibram Bakori and directive to pull out police…
Alleged Blasphemy: Kano Shura council suspends Sheikh Triumph from preaching Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Shura Council has suspended Sheikh Lawal Triumph from conducting preaching sessions in the state, pending the outcome of the investigation It will be recalled that the Kano State Government had on 26 September, 2025 directed that all petitions and counterpetitions concerning controversial remarks made by Sheikh Lawan Triumph be referred to the Kano State Shura Council for detailed review and advice. According to the petitions, are blasphemous and offensive to the Prophet Muhammad, a figure held in the highest esteem by Muslims worldwide. The…
Shutdown crude oil,gas to Dangote refinery by PENGASSAN:” Is economic terrorism”– Group Kola Oyelere Kano An association under the umbrella of the Area Social Contract Initiative (ASCI)has said that the recent actions by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN)-“ordering the shutdown of crude and gas supplies to the refinery and calling for a nationwide strike-constitute nothing short of economic terrorism”. “By weaponizing energy supply, PENGASSAN is deliberately targeting the lifelines of ordinary Nigerians: our hospitals, our markets, our transportation systems, and our homes,the association said Making this known on Wednesday at a press conference,the leader o f…