Stakeholders in educational sector have urged the Kano state government to come to the aid of public schools facing inadequate teaching personnels ,as well as providing necessary infrastructal facilities that would enhance learning of pupils and students Making the call when speaking with press on Wednesday, in Kano ,Alhaji Muhammed Ibrahim ,a retired teacher who have served the state for over 30 years said most of public schools in the state lacked desks and chairs,while many pupils sit on bare floors He however commended the state governor for the provision of over 73,800 chairs and desks provided recently to schools…
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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has commended members of the Commission’s armed squad for their outstanding performance during a recent evaluation exercise. According to a statement signed by Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission Demola Bakare, a copy made available on Sunday to press in Kano,said that ” This exercise included shooting, marksmanship, tactical drills, and a stripping demonstration. He disclosed that the performance evaluation took place at the 177 Battalion Guard Brigade of the Nigerian Army base in Keffi, Nasarawa State, on Saturday. The…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in its determination to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, has graduated its fourth batch of students from the Nigerian School of Community Network. However,the graduation ceremony, held at CITAD’s Kano office, celebrated the achievements of 22 youths committed to connecting underserved and unserved communities. Speaking at the occasion,Malam Haruna Adamu Hadeja, Coordinator of the Nigerian School of Community Network in Kano,who welcomed attendees, however emphasised the event’s purpose: to reflect on the two-week training and identify key takeaways. According to him,the school was established to equip participants with the skills needed…
A prominent member of All Progressive Congress ( APC)Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura has expressed his admiration for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi consistent posture on national issues, particularly his commitment to a more prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria, According to him, a statement that could clearly be seen as a thumps up to Obi’s commitment and courage in his Presidential pursue. Zaura made this comment when Obi, paid him a private visit to the Abuja Before the duo went into the private talks, Obi openly commended Zaura for his exceptional…
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalized. Making this knownChief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd Mr.Olufemi Soneye in a statement signed and made available on Saturday to press in Kano According to him,” Currently, the products we are selling originate from the Dangote Refinery and include applicable NMDPRA fees” He added that” Products from PHRC are exclusively for our retail stores at this stage.” He therefore emphasised that ‘Our pricing is reviewed and adjusted periodically as necessary to reflect operational realities.” We advise…
The Northern Youth Assembly( NYM) (Majalisar Matasan Arewa)has berated the Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibril action for allegedly supporting the Tax Reform bill to scale through second reading in the red chamber ,describing his action as anti- north This was just as the body stated that the proposed Tinubu Tax Reform Bill, is evil and that was the reason why, the National Economic Advisory Council and Northern Governors, rejected the bill in the first place. Making this known in a statement jointly signed by NYM President Ali Mohammed Idris and Secretary Abdulhafiz Garba, on behalf of 19 Northern…
The Northern Youth Assembly( NYM) (Majalisar Matasan Arewa)has labelled the Deputy Senate President Honourable Barau Jibril action of allegedly supporting the Tax Reform bill to scale through second reading in the red chamber ,describing his action as anti- north This was just as the body stated that the proposed Tinubu Tax Reform Bill, is evil and that was the reason why, the National Economic Advisory Council and Northern Governors, rejected the bill in the first place. Making this known in a statement jointly signed by NYM President Ali Mohammed Idris and Secretary Abdulhafiz Garba, on behalf of 19 Northern and…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on Friday,has disclaimed a video clip of one Timothy Mgbere, a self-acclaimed “community person” who alleged that the restreaming of the Port Harcourt and truck-out of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) which held earlier in the week were all false and lack any truthful substances According to a statement by , Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd Olufemi O. Soneye on Friday,made available to press in Kano said his assertions were a crass display of ignorance. He however emphasised that the Corporate giant response was influenced by the desire to set the…
The Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has initiated efforts to sustain and manage the end-of-life components of air conditioners. Making this known,the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, in Kano,stated this during a training session on the management of end-of-life air conditioners and refrigerants, in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme United for Efficiency initiative. He however emphasized that cooling is essential for human well-being, health, agriculture, and many other applications. While speaking on his behalf the Director of the NOO, Idris Abdullahi, highlighted that a significant portion of the global population…
Amnesty international on Thursday has debunked Nigeria police claims that no person was killed during the August protest adding that security operative allegedly killed no fewer than 24 protesters, as no fewer than 1200 minors were incarcerated during the August protest tagged# Endbadgovernance protest ” This was just as the body refuted the purported claims by the Kano state police command that no lives were lost during the protest However,the organisation then called on “President Bola Tinubu and his government must conduct prompt, thorough, independent, impartial, transparent and effective investigations into the allegations of human rights violations during the #Endbadgovernance…