Drug baron’s bail: Governor Yusuf orders probe into transport Commissioner’s alleged involvement Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged involvement of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu. It will be recalled that the directive follows widespread public outrage after reports emerged that the Commissioner’s name appeared in official documents facilitating the suspect’s release. According to a statement signed by on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.said it was aimed “To address…
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Committee on review of 1999 constitution ” ll not impose opinion on Nigerians –Deputy Senate President –+ Kano , Jigawa,Katsina supports state creation , establishment of state police — Women group advocates for 37 Senatorial seat ,two seats each from state in House of Representatives Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy Senate President( DSP) Senator Barau Jibril ,has said that the members of the Committee on review of 1999 constitution hold no preconceived opinions to impose on Nigerians ,were committed to being guided by legislative practices grounded in the highest ethical standards, integrity, open-mindedness, and patriotism. Making this known on Saturday,…
August 1,2025: Protest for Nigerians to demands for positive change of governance NPFM Kola Oyelere Kano An association under the umbrella of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement(NPFM),has said that Nigerians should be prepare for August 1,2025, for a peaceful protest by the people to expressed their displeasure over myriad of challenges been faced since assumption of office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ Making this known while speaking with press in Kano,the NPFM, Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, said,”Come August 1, we will march across the nation to push our demands forward until the regime address them or be recalled by people’s…
Climate Change: 29 schools in 7 LGAs benefit from FCDO/UNICEF project in Kano – Makoda Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda has revealed that 21 schools selected from 7 ,local government areas are currently benefiting from the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) Project in Kano. However,the project is being implemented with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kano State with aim to ensure proper management of infrastructure that provides essential services while withstanding the impact of climate change. While speaking at…
The Commissioner for the Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative, Gwani Shehu Wada Sagagi, has read a riot act to staffs ,warning them over persistent lateness to work. However,the warning was delivered during a general meeting with ministry staff held on Tuesday. In his remarks, Commissioner Sagagi stressed the importance of discipline, punctuality, and dedication, stating that these values are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reputation of the ministry. He called on all staff to bring forward innovative ideas and maintain a strong work ethic, emphasizing that only through collective effort and commitment can the ministry achieve its…
Kano announces 25th July, 2025 as 3rd term vacation date for primary, post primary schools Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Government has announced Friday 25th July 2025 as the date for the commencement of 3rd term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state. According to a statement issued by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru stated that Boarding Schools’ Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 7th September 2025, while Day Students are to resume on Monday 8th September,…
Comrade Mohammed Garba, Chief of Staff to former National Chairman,All Progressive Congress (APC ) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has refuted rumour making the round that the veteran politician ( Ganduje’)is critically ill. According to Comrade Garba on Monday assured the public that Ganduje, 75, is in stable condition and not facing any life-threatening health issues. ‘ However,while acknowledging that the former governor might experience minor health concerns associated with aging, he emphasized that Ganduje remains strong and active. According to him,” There is absolutely no cause for alarm,” Garba stated. “Dr. Ganduje is fine. If there were any serious concerns about his health,…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for stiffer measures to perpetrators of Gender Based Violence in Kano state,adding that no good Muslim beats his wife. “Whosoever beats and injures his wife is not a good person. I did not say this, it is the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who said it. It is those who do not read that don’t know.” he said The Monarch made the assertion when he received a delegation of development Research and Project Center (dRPC) and Bayero University Center for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue (CICID) at his palace in Kano. He added…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda has dismissed a suit filed by the state chairman of All Progressive Congress ( APC,) Abdullahi Abbas and another person, filed to stop statutory allocations to the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. It will be recalled that Abbas, Aminu Aliyu-Tiga, and the APC, through their counsel Sunday Olowomoran, filed a motion ex parte dated October 28 and filed on November 1, 2024. Accordingly, the respondents in the suit include the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the Revenue Mobilization…
Take charge of your future — Egbedun to Graduates Kola Oyelere Kano The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has admonished graduates to take charge of their futures, stressing that the journey ahead is filled with opportunities for those who are determined to shape their own paths. He gave the admonition on Sunday while delivering the Commencement Lecture of the 11th Undergraduate and 7th Postgraduate Convocation of the Adeleke University, Osogbo. However,in his lecture, titled, “The Future is Yours to Shape,” Egbedun congratulated the graduating students, stating, “You should take pride in knowing that you stand…