The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has inaugurated a new Community Network Centre in Itas Local Government Area, Bauchi State, aimed at expanding digital access and supporting local communities, especially farmers. Speaking at the event, Mal. Haruna Adamu Hadejia, CITAD’s National Coordinator for the School of Community Networks, explained that this is the fourth hub established by CITAD, with support from Hello World. However,the launch event, held at the residence of the District Head of Itas, saw the community gather to witness the opening of the internet hub, which is equipped to provide households within its range with free…
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The Leadership of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,(NUJ) Kano Chapter, has congratulated the deputy Senate president, Senator Barau Jibrin, on being conferred with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) honor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Correspondent Chapel NUJ, Kano Chapter, Alhaji Aminu Garko,a copy made available on Tuesday to press in Kano He stated in the statement that ” This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Senator Jibrin’s exemplary leadership and contributions to the development of Nigeria. As a distinguished senator representing Kano North, you…
Kogi State, Nigeria — In a poignant address celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, Distinguished The former senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District Senator Abubakar Sadiku Ohere has emphasized the importance of resilience and unity in navigating the challenges faced by the nation Senator Ohere,who made this known on Tuesday,in a statement signed and a copy made available to press in Kano,then honored the sacrifices of past heroes while acknowledging the contemporary struggles stemming from recent economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He therefore expressed empathy for Nigerians grappling with the impact of subsidy removals and the floating of the…
A chieftain of All Progressive Congress ( APC) Alhaji (Dr) Ilyasu Musa kwankwaso, has said that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party ( NNPP) Dr.Rabiu Musa kwankwaso and other notable policians,were free to joined the ruling party – APC,but not though the back door He however advised president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’, not to be the only person ,that will discussed with the former Kano state governor- Dr. Kwankwaso,meeting to formalised his alleged decamping to the APC adding that other notable and noted bigwigs of the party have to be in attendance for obvious reasons He added…
In effort to scaled up its support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has handed over a 33 KV public electricity power line and transformer to Jakura Marble Industry Ltd (JMIL) in Kogi State. Making this known,when speaking Slat the handing over ceremony, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Engr Azad Nawabuddin, said the project involved extending high-tension power lines from Oyo community, over 5 km, to JMIL’s facility, where the power was stepped down through an installed transformer. According to Mr. Nawabudd: “The new infrastructure will enable JMIL to…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has said that he has confidence that Nigeria, can overcome insecurity and kidnapping activities, bedeviling this country , within six months to a year if the country takes a serious stance. This was just as the lawmaker said he supported the local government autonomy and the idea of INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) conducting local government polls. Senator Ndume stated this while speaking with press in Kano, therefore emphasized the need for adequate support for service chiefs, including manpower, equipment, and resources, along with setting clear deadlines. He however emphasized several challenges, including a…
The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners ,Kano state chapter,has announced its decision to embark on an indefinite strike starting October 1, 2024, following the Kano State Government’s failure to honour agreements made with the medical community. This was just as association added that “With an estimated population of 20 million people, the state is served by only 600 doctors, resulting in a ratio of one doctor for every 33,000 patients. This is significantly lower than the World Health Organization’s recommended ratio of one doctor per 1,000 people. Disclosing at press briefing, Dr. Anas Idris Hassan, the…
The British Boxing Board has suspended Anthony Joshua from boxing. It will be recalled that Joshua two – time heavy weight boxing champion was slammed with the suspension, following his defeat to Daniel Dubois recently However,the 34 years old suffered defeat in front of a massive crowd at an historic crowd attendant bout held at Wembley last weekend. While the suspension is part of laid down standard procedural provisions , after his defeat to Dubois, sahelsportsnews.com checks revealed Also , the suspension is part of safety procedures, for boxers, which provides that Joshua should proceed to undergo medical checks before he…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new initiative aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state and advancing the implementation of a two-state solution. Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, introduced the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution during a speech at a high-level meeting attended by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and Norway The body disclosed that this announcement comes after decades of failed international efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has brought the region to the verge of full-scale war. Prince Faisal stated that the initiative is a…
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has personally donated N2 million to the five family members of Nigeria police,who losth their lives while returning from Edo State where they went for an official assignment. Dr, Ganduje’, who also a former Kano state governor also donated N 1 million each to 10 others who sustained various degrees of injuries He expressed shock and sadness over the death of five police officers who lost their lives while returning from Edo State where they went for an official assignment. Ganduje made the assertion on Saturday,while consoling the families…