Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). However,the appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday night to press in Kano It was stated that Mr Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. The statement reads that Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals. It was added that Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim brings over…
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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the composition of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council, (KSCPC) a decisive move aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers across the state. Accordingly,the newly constituted council comprises seasoned professionals, government officials, and business representatives to ensure fair trade practices and protect consumers from exploitation. However,this was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday,a copy made available to press in Kano Governor Yusuf emphasized that the council’s primary mandate is to protect consumer rights and ensure businesses operate under fair, transparent, and…
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Alhaji Ilyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has advised the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other key officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration not to be distracted by opposition criticisms,but should focused on their responsibilities to move the country to it’s greater heights This was just as he commended the NSA for his efforts in combating insecurity, adding that under Ribadu’s leadership, several previously unsafe areas have been reclaimed, while hundreds of bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and other non-state actors have been neutralized or forced to surrender.” He also urged Ribadu to stay…
Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,in his determination to adressing long-standing challenges in waste management,has procured ten new heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and three payloader excavators. He said that this is a strategic move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday, a copy made available to press in Kano. He then reiterated his administration’s dedication to sustainable environmental practices, urging residents to support government efforts by maintaining proper waste disposal habits. Gov.Yusuf stated that the new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse…
Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,has ordered the Bayero University Kano,to immediately suspended a further demolition of building at the alleged disputable land which led to untimely death of three people Governor Yusuf has also assured the residents of the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area,where the crisis occurred , of his commitment to resolving the over 40-year-old land dispute between Rimin Zakara community and the Bayero University Kano. This was just as the Governor expressed his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and…
Kano state government has tasked the organized private sector and professional bodies to cooperate with it towards enhancing the development of women and their inclusiveness in the scheme of affairs in the country. Disclosing this ,the state Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Ismaíl Aliyu Danmaraya while receiving executive members of the state chapter of The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT), in his office. According to him”Extensive sensitization and education is needed to promote women in key sectors of development in the state, adding that professional bodies have a key role to play in that regard. Dr. Danmaraya said the…
Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf , has tasked ten beneficiary communities of the N400 million community revolving fund to judiciously utilise the funds to boost food production and be self reliance Each community beneficiaries received a sum of $25,000 as Community Revolving Fund, CRF, to each of 10 Community Interest Groups,( CIGs) and farmer cooperatives, under the Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, ACReSAL, project. This was just governor Yusuf however stated that” In addition to the community revolving fund, the Kano State Government has made significant efforts to combat desertification by recovering land and planting over three …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to wax stronger,coupled with recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally. Saudi Aramco is the official Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which is a majority state-owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. However, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, stated this on Tuesday during a visit by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), team to both Dangote Fertiliser Limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. According to…
A member of the House of Representatives representing Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya Federal Constituency, Honourable Alhassan Rurum, has been commended for his tireless efforts in promoting education and development in his constituency. Prof. Yahya Bunkure, along with other constituents, commended Rurum for championing the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Rano, which is expected to enhance educational opportunities and drive sustainable development in the community. Accordingly ,Hon.Rurum’s initiatives have been instrumental in uplifting the standard of living of the people in his constituency. The establishment of the polytechnic will provide youths with opportunities to advance their educational pursuits and contribute…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Baba Kudu Mohammed for allegedly forging a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate. However,Mr.Mohammed was presented before Honorable Justice A.Y. Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, No. 45, sitting in Nyanya, on a four-count charge of forgery. The ICPC accused him of presenting the alleged forged certificates to the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) with the intent to secure employment with the agency. One of the counts contained in the…