Kano Govt. trains public secondary schools teachers on nodern fish farming Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has commenced refresher training of over 72 secondary schools teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step down training to students across the state. The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda,while declaring the training open ,which was organized by Kano State Educational Resource Department (KERD) and the ministry of education, stated that the move is part of government’s effort to make students self reliance. Dr. Ali Makoda said that the program was designed to be a train the trainer refresher…
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Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N820 – Kola Oyelere Kano The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by N30.00, from N850 to N820 per litre, with effect from Tuesday, 12 August 2025. This was contained in statement signed by Dangote’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, However, the statement said the decision reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting national development and ensuring affordability for Nigerians. These initiatives reinforce our commitment to driving efficiency, supporting the energy transition, and making a meaningful contribution to…
CITAD demands immediate release of Sabo, condemns crackdown on digital freedoms Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)has expressed a deep concern over the growing pattern of harassment, intimidation, and unlawful detention of citizens in Bauchi State for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of expression online. It will be recalled that” Mr. Usman Sabo, a youth from Shira Local Government Area, was arrested on Friday by officers from the GRA Police Division following Facebook posts critical of the LG Chairman, Babangida Ishaq. Mr. Sabo’s posts highlighted governance failures, including the non-sponsorship of the Shira LG football…
ICPC Chairman urges Lawyers to uphold integrity, professional excellence Kola Oyelere Kano The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, (AAN), has cautioned lawyers across the country against behaviors that could tarnish the image of the legal profession, urging lawyers to remain consistent in their positions on judicial matters to avoid eroding public trust. He then urged them to uphold integrity, truth, and consistency in their professional conduct, stressing the need to set a positive precedent for the legal profession. Dr. Aliyu made the call on Friday when he received the…
ICPC, NDPC join forces to shield Nigerians’ data, tackle corruption Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) are set to deepen collaboration to protect Nigerians’ data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 This was in a move designed to close loopholes exploited for fraud, identity theft, and corruption in public and private institutions. Making this known,while speaking during a courtesy visit by NDPC officials to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN represented by the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri…
ICPC secures conviction of Edo’s civil servant over double salary fraud Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a civil servant, Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, for receiving double salaries in gross violation of anti-corruption laws. Following a detailed investigation, the Commission uncovered that Mr. Eseosa had been simultaneously drawing salaries from two separate government entities: the University of Benin, where he was originally employed, and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council, where he subsequently got another employment. This was made known by the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the…
” Dangote Refinery refutes shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850 Kola Oyelere Kano The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly refuted the recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. Making this known in an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management emphatically debunked claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted. The statement read :”The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any…
Ibom Air passenger arrested for assaulting crew, Permanently banned Kola Oyelere Kano Another passenger ,who boarded Ibom Air, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has been confirmed for allegedly assaulting its crew members and security personnel during and after a flight from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday. However,the incident comes barely a week after a Fuji musician attempted to disrupt an aircraft’s taxiing at Abuja International Airport. According to the airline, trouble began before take-off when Ms. Emmanson repeatedly refused instructions to switch off her mobile phone in line with aviation safety regulations. But as the trouble continue,while the device was eventually powered…
Reverse privatization on electricity,not adding value to people– Professor Mande — No, to water privatization Kola Oyelere Kano PROFESSOR Hosea Mande of Kaduna State University,has called for reversal of electricity privatization adding that since 2013 the sector has not added any significant value to the need of the people He also called on Trade unions as well as stakeholders to unite and form a formidable force that will enable them fight against privatization of water sector,so as not drawn the country back to present epilepsy the country faced over the electricity privatization “Within a period of time , from 2023 to…
Governor Yusuf disburses empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six enterpreunership institutes Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,in an effort to bolster the jobs creation drive to teeming youths across the state,has disbursed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six enterpreunership skill institute’s Speaking at the occasion Governor Yusuf said the empowerment is about rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the enermous potential of youth to become self-reliant, productive, and innovative contributors to the economy of the state. He maitained that the institutes were originally established during the administration of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso with the vision of…