Kwankwaso’ hails Tinubu over N46bn Kano airport runway reconstruction Kola Oyelere Kano A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji (Dr. ) Iliyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the Federal Government’s approval of ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, describing the move as evidence of the President’s commitment to the development of Northern Nigeria. Dr. Kwankwaso, who is also the Director of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), made the remarks in Kano on Thursday while…
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Kano Governor receives FG team ahead of groundbreaking for ₦1.05 trillion light rail project Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and Mota-Engil Nigeria ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the N1.05 trillion, Kano Light Rail Project recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The delegation, led by the Managing Director of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, and the Chairman of Mota-Engil Nigeria, Mr. Kola Karim, met with the governor at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, to brief him on preparations for the commencement…
Kano task force to expose those seeking release of drug suspects, warns public Kola Oyelere, Kano The Chairman of the Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking and Gang-Related Violence, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has warned that anyone seeking the release of suspected drug traffickers, drug addicts or thugs arrested by the committee will be publicly exposed. Rimingado said the committee would not hesitate to reveal the identities of individuals, including politicians, who attempt to influence or threaten its operations in a bid to secure the release of suspects. He stated that such actions amounted…
Mass Communication Student Urges Responsible Use of AI in Learning Kola Oyelere Kano A Mass Communication student of the University of Maiduguri, Oladepo Matthew Olatunbosun, has called on students to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a learning aid while avoiding excessive dependence that could undermine critical thinking and creativity. In a paper titled “The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Students’ Learning Habits,” Olatunbosun said AI has significantly transformed the way students study by providing quick access to information, personalized learning experiences, and a wide range of educational resources. According to him, AI has become an important tool in modern education,…
FG appointees challenge opposition to present alternatives, highlight Tinubu’s Northern projects Kola Oyelere, Kano The Forum of Federal Government Appointees from Kano State has challenged opposition leaders to present clear policy alternatives instead of what it described as persistent criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Forum’s spokesperson, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, said opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, should articulate their plans for Nigeria rather than focus on attacking the President. According to him, the Tinubu administration is implementing infrastructure and development projects worth trillions…
Yusuf inaugurates multi-agency task force on drug abuse, signs executive order against thuggery Kola Oyelere, Kano KANO — Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and signed an Executive Order aimed at tackling thuggery and related criminal activities across the state. The move, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and improve public safety. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Yusuf described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats facing…
Gov. Yusuf presents appointment letters to 8,588 teachers, hails suspension of NECO fee hike Kola Oyelere, Kano KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented appointment letters to 8,588 teachers as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s education sector and address the shortage of teaching personnel in public schools. The governor also commended the Federal Government for suspending the proposed increase in the National Examinations Council (NECO) registration fees, describing the decision as a timely intervention that would ease the financial burden on parents and improve access to education for students across the country. Governor Yusuf spoke during…
Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau forum backs Gov Yusuf, rebrands ahead of 2027 polls Kola Oyelere, Kano A political group in Kano State, the Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau Unity Forum, has declared its support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 general elections and announced its rebranding as the Abba Gida-Gida–Shekarau Unity Forum. The declaration was made during a solidarity visit by members of the forum to the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, at his office. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Ahmed Saminu (DOC), said the group was formed following the merger of…
First Baptist Church Kano Celebrates Rev. Dr. Olatunde Armstrong Ajayi on Birthday Kola Oyelere Kano Members of First Baptist Church, Kano, have paid glowing tributes to their senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Olatunde Armstrong Ajayi, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a devoted servant of God, a caring father, teacher and spiritual leader. In a goodwill message issued by the church’s Media (Publicity and Technical Team), the congregation praised Ajayi’s unwavering commitment to God, his humility and his dedication to leading the church through faithful teaching and service. The message described the cleric as a man whose life…
Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau forum backs Gov Yusuf, rebrands ahead of 2027 polls Kola Oyelere, Kano A political group in Kano State, the Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau Unity Forum, has declared its support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 general elections and announced its rebranding as the Abba Gida-Gida–Shekarau Unity Forum. The declaration was made during a solidarity visit by members of the forum to the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, at his office. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Ahmed Saminu (DOC), said the group was formed following the merger of…