Residents cheer return of contractors to Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi highway Kola Oyelere, Kano Residents along the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi corridor have expressed excitement following the return of contractors to the long-abandoned highway project, describing the development as a major relief after more than three years of hardship. It will be recalled that the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project was flagged off in 2021 at a cost of ₦62.7 billion for reconstruction into a dual carriageway. Work on the strategic road had stalled despite its importance to communities in Kano State and neighbouring states, leaving motorists and traders struggling with deteriorated sections, persistent traffic delays and rising…
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Ramadan: CITAD distributes food items to journalists in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed food items to journalists covering its activities in Kano as part of its annual Ramadan outreach. The gesture, which took place on Thursday at the organisation’s Kano office, saw about 15 beneficiaries receive food items including spaghetti and sugar. The initiative forms part of CITAD’s tradition of appreciating media professionals during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a period devoted to compassion, generosity and selflessness—values the organisation says align with its principles of…
Gov Adeleke reduces public servants work hours for Ramadan, Lent Period Kola Oyelere Kano Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reduced public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lent period. The government,approved that Public Servants should close work by 2pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1pm on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only Governor Adeleke stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season. The statement was signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor. The statement said governor Adeleke further explained that the new schedule will take effect…
Ramadan: KASPA DG lauds Aminu Magashi foundation for donating food items to vulnerable persons Kola Oyelere Kano The Director-General of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Dr. Fateema Abubakar Abdullahi (Amneef), has commended the Aminu Magashi Foundation for donating food items to vulnerable residents at the D/Kudu Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre in Kano. Dr. Fateema gave the commendation on Wednesday while witnessing the official handover of the items to the management of the rehabilitation centre. She described the gesture as timely and impactful, especially during the holy month of Ramadan when support for vulnerable persons is most needed. According…
Aliko Dangote Foundation Commits N1.5bn to Support BUK Postgraduate Students Kola Oyelere Kano The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has signed a ₦1.5 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayero University Kano (BUK) to provide scholarship support for postgraduate students of the Dangote Business School. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Business School’s main auditorium in Kano, provides ₦300 million annually over five years to fund scholarships for eligible MBA, entrepreneurship, and management postgraduate students. Under the MoU, jointly signed by ADF Board of Trustees member, Hajiya Mariya Aliko Dangote, and BUK Vice Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, each beneficiary will…
Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion Kola Oyelere Kano Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The landmark deal is expected to position the refinery as the largest in the world upon completion. Under the agreement, Dangote Group will acquire a wide range of advanced construction equipment to support ongoing and upcoming projects across refining, petrochemicals, agriculture and large-scale infrastructure development. The new machinery will complement…
Official reception for Gov Yusuf to APC: tight security at Sani Abacha Stadium Kola Oyelere, Kano There was heavy security presence at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday as armed operatives took over the venue for the official reception of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Security personnel, including members of the armed forces and other agencies, were strategically stationed in and around the stadium to ensure order during the high-profile event. Major roads leading to the stadium were heavily controlled, with vehicular movement restricted close to the venue. Many attendees were asked to…
Kano correspondents’ chapel spends N3m on ramadan food, launches cooperative society Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expended N3 million on the procurement and distribution of Ramadan food items to its members as part of efforts to enhance their welfare. Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Murtala Adewale, disclosed this during the unveiling of the Chapel’s first-ever Cooperative Society and the inauguration of eminent personalities as trustees of the platform. The event was held on Saturday at the NUJ Secretariat, Press Centre, in Kano. Adewale revealed that the Kano State Government provided…
Gov. Yusuf flags off 54,600 Bags of rice for ramadan support in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to cushion the hardship faced by less privileged residents during the Ramadan period in Kano State. The initiative, announced in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, was officially launched on Saturday at Maganda Road in Kano. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Yusuf described the intervention as a yearly tradition aimed at supporting residents during the holy month of Ramadan. “It is my singular honour and privilege…
Ganduje denies role in Dadiyata’s disappearance, demands evidence from El-Rufai Kola Oyelere Kano Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly rejected allegations linking him to the disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Ganduje was responding to claims reportedly made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting his involvement in the activist’s disappearance. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by former Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Muhammad Garba, the ex-governor described the allegation as “reckless, unfounded and a clear attempt to shift responsibility” for an incident that occurred…