Nigeria facing challenges in protection of digital right — CITAD Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD),’s Digital Rights Officer, Ali Sabo, has said that the protection of digital rights has become increasingly important worldwide, with Nigeria facing rising challenges in the area. He observed that violations — often committed by both state and non-state actors — have become common, frequently targeting journalists, dissenting voices, and opposition figures. While the Cybercrime Act of 2015 was originally intended to tackle cyber-related offences, Sabo warned that it is sometimes used to suppress freedom of expression and silence criticism…
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Trade unions, stakeholders urges to stand firm against privatization on water Kola Oyelere Kano Comrade Lawrence Ilesanmi Alo, acting general secretary-,amalgamated union of public corporation,civil service technical and recreationtal service employee ,has urged trade unions and other stakeholders to stand firm on any attempt by the governments to privatize water said-, it is a social service that supposed to be subsidized by the government He howeve added that the government is running away from it’s responsibility,by trying to involve private sector to take up the production and distribution of water,which will further added economic burden to the hardship the people…
Gov.Yusuf reads a riot act to public officials to sit tight , transparent Kola Oyelere Kano Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, while reacting to the resignation of the Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi Dala, over his involvement in the bailing out ,a suspected drug baroon, has issued a strong warning to all public officials under his administration,to sit tight and be upright in their character Gov.Yusuf added that the fight against drugs and other harmful societal behaviours remains one of the central pillars of his administration, adding that anyone found to be aiding or abetting…
Kano Govt inherits a decay educational system from previous administration,vow to fix it for better Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda,has said that the present administration had inherited a decayed system of education with so many dilapidated schools in the state. He however expressed commitment ,of the state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,to address the deplorable condition of the dilapidated schools inherited from the previous administration. Dr. Makoda gave the assurance when he visited Murtala Muhammad Senior Secondary School in Tarauni Local Government Area. Murtala Muhammad Senior Secondary School is among the dilapidated schools…
Kano Commissioner for transportation resigns over bail controversy Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi has resigned from his position just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of the investigative committee probing his involvement in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. .it will be recalled that Alhaji Namadi bail out the suspected drug baron and was also accused of allegedly got in returns a substantial amount of US dollars However,in a statement signed by y the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Commissioner explained that…
The Landlords/Caretakers Association, Kano, has lamented exorbitant tenancy fees and multiple taxation,which range from N1 million to N1.6 million as against N15,000 to N20,000 earlier being imposed on them by both the authorities of Fagge Local Government Area and Kano state government, through the Ministry of Land. According to them,” The tenancy rates and fees were below N5000, until 2024 when they increased to N15, 000 for downstairs and N20, 000 for upstairs per annum. We complied and paid without complaining. “But to our consternation, in 2025, they brought some individuals, posing as consultants to Fagge Local Government Area, under…
” Food Security: Deputy Senate President distributes37,880 bags of fertiliser to Kano farmers Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy Senate President,( DSP) Senator Barau Jibrin, in his effort to boost food security in the country, has commenced the distribution of 37,880 bags of fertiliser to farmers across Kano State. It be recalled that Senator Jibrin distributes fertiliser to farmers across Kano State annually to boost their output and attain food security in the country This was contained in a statement signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir.,saying this the distribution…
Kano Govt to convert 100-year-old prison into Museum Kola Oyelere Kano THE Kano state government has announced plans to convert a 100 years old Kurumawa maximum security prison into museum. It will be recalled that the Kurmawa prison built in 1910 by the British colonial government within the precinct of Kano emir’s palace was designed to hold 690 inmates, which has over the past115 years become one of the most notable symbols of Kano’s colonial and correctional history. Making this known the Special Adviser on Information Alhaji Ibrahim Adam, in his verified Facebook page said the Kano heritage revamp would lead…
Allow your children to study courses of their choice – Rev’d Dr Ajayi counsels parents Kola Oyelere Kano The Proprietor of Baptist Academy Kano, Rev Dr. Armstrong Olatunde Ajayi has urged parents to allow their children go for the courses of their choice and avoid forcing them to do courses they dislike. However,Rev Ajayi, the Minister of First Baptist Church Kano gave the counsel at the graduation ceremony of the academy held in the school premises to mark the 60th anniversary of the Academy. According to him ” Baptist Academy Kano was founded in the year 1965, so this year’s…
Governor Yusuf bags infrastructure award at Africa Housing Show Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,’ s recognition has further been boosted with the Infrastructure Development Commendation Award , bestowed on him, at the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) held on July 29, 2025, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. However,the award, presented during the opening of Africa’s largest housing and construction event, recognizes Governor Yusuf’s outstanding achievements in infrastructure and affordable housing development in Kano State. While representing him at the occasion, the Commissioner for Housing and Development, Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu, who received the award on his…