29 Police officers promoted in Kano, CP Bakori urges dedication integrity Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, has decorated 29 newly promoted officers of the Command, charging them to rededicate themselves to professionalism, integrity, and selfless service in the discharge of their duties. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Kano, CP Bakori expressed pride in the officers’ achievements, describing the promotion as a recognition of their dedication, hard work, and commitment to duty. According to him, the promotions were approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the…
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Prof. Fage refutes genocide claims, urges U.S. support against insecurity in Nigeria Kola Oyelere, Kano A renowned political analyst and of department of political science,Bayero University Kano,(BUK) Professor Kamilu Fage, has dismissed recent allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing the claims as misleading and unfair. He explained that both Muslims and Christians have been victims of the persistent insecurity and banditry ravaging different parts of the country. Speaking in Kano, Professor Fage emphasized that insecurity in Nigeria does not target any particular religion or ethnic group, but rather affects communities across all divides. He said, “It is wrong…
Aliko Dangote University ASUU threatens strike over alleged mismanagement Kola Oyelere Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over alleged administrative misconduct and poor management practices by the university’s leadership. In a statement issued after its Congress meeting on Thursday, the union expressed deep concern about what it described as “insubordination, lack of transparency, and accountability” on the part of the institution’s management. According to the statement jointly signed by the branch Chairman, Dr. Aliyu Yusuf Ahmad, and Secretary, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Tukur,…
Kano Govt empowers 5,200 women, with N260m grant Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,in his effort to promote economic inclusion and uplift families across the state, has launched a major empowerment initiative providing N50,000 monthly support to 5,200 women,which amounted N260 million Making this known during the flagged off at the Government House, Kano, the governor said is aimed at l reducing poverty, strengthening small-scale enterprises, and promoting self-reliance among vulnerable women. He noted that ” Some of the measures taken included the state government setting up a 20-member committee in each LGA, comprising traditional rulers,…
Basic fire safety: Kano CP commends FFS for training 100 police personnel’s Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Commissioner of Police ,Mr.Ibrahim Adam Bakori,has commended the Federal Fire Service( FFS) over training of 100 Police Officers on ‘Basic Fire Safety and Firefighting Skills. He added that “This initiative is a commendable step toward equipping our officers with critical knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to fire emergencies” Mr Bakori made this known on Tuesday,on the occasion of the 2025 fire safety week launch at the state police headquarters Bompai Kano ” I am particularly pleased that this year’s Fire…
NEMA, Kano Govt distribute relief items to 357 fire victims Kola Oyelere Kano The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has provided relief materials to 357 victims of recent fire incidents in Kibiya Local Government Area and Fatima Simra Multipurpose Market. The beneficiaries included residents of Dunkura Kodi, Dinyar Katakau, Babuha, and Tum communities in Kibiya Local Government Area, as well as traders affected by a fire outbreak at Fatima Simra Multipurpose Market in Nassarawa Local Government Area. However,the distribution exercise was flagged off by the Executive Governor of Kano State,…
Kano – line passenger bus , tanker collision claims 12 lives Kola Oyelere Kano A ghastly motor accident involving a Kano Line passenger bus and a tanker at Darki town in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State,has claimed no fewer than 12 lives Confirming the incident, the Director of Kano Line, Alhaji Sa’idu Abdullahi Shu’aibu, described the accident as devastating and expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred along the busy Kano–Gombe Road, when a tanker driver, reportedly working on a road construction project, allegedly made a sudden turn in…
Kano ministry of education denies report on recruitment of 3,917 teachers Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Ministry of Education has denied reports of a plan to recruit 3,917 teachers under the “Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028)”. However,the ministry described the announcement circulating over the social media as “misleading and baseless” and advised the public to disregard the information. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education, Kano.Alhaji Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru ,a copy made available to press in Kano The statement read :” The ministry therefore wishes…
” Gov Yusuf sign an executive order allowing four emirate councils, to host Durba Sallar festival Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,has signed an Executive Order permitting the four Emirates Councils,created to conduct annual Durbar Sallah Festivities. It will be recalled that before ,only the Emir of Kano were permitted to organized Durba celebration ,with this all the five emirate council will now be organizing their respective Durba during any festivities He however noted that this is aimed to sustain the Traditional cultural Heritage of the City, The Kalankuwa is a festival that connect younger generations…
KANFEST: Kano Govt to provide adequate security for embassies,cultural organizations Kola Oyelere Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo,has assured of adequate security of lives and property for embassies, cultural organizations, both local and international,that will graced the occasion of the Kano Festival(KANFEST) slated for three days He also said that arrangements have been put in place within and around the festival venues to ensure a peaceful and successful event. Comrade Gwarzo stated this while briefing newsmen as part of activities marking Kano Festival (KANFEST) 2025. He then reaffirmed government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the state’s rich cultural…