The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that no fewer than three local government areas have so far experienced flood in the state. However,the three local government areas so far affected by flood are,Sumaila, Kibiya and Tudun Wada. It will be recalled that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) had predicted that 14 LGAs in the state are among those with high risk of flood. Making this known, the Executive Secretary SEMA, Alhaji Isyaku Abudullahi-Kubarachi, in Kano at a debriefing meeting after a simulation exercise on communities at risk. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) had predicted that 14…
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A group under the auspice of Arewa Indigenous Obidients Forum,(AIOF)has on Friday in Kano, launched support for the former presidential candidate,Mr.Peter Obi, for 2027 presidential bid Making this known on Friday,,Alkasim Auwal, Coordinator General of AIOF, who address press at NUJ Secretariat Kano,praised Peter Obi’s track record of service and dedication to Nigeria, emphasizing his commitment to unity, inclusivity, and progress. According to him,” On this occasion of Peter Obi’s 63rd birthday, a new political movement, the AIOF, has been inaugurated to support his presidential candidacy in the 2027 general election. He added that the “Forum, , comprising individuals from…
The Kano Friends of the Hospital Group, have said that they have donated over N10 million to the Kano Mosque attacks victims, This was just as the group also commended Aliko Dangote, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and many others for their supports and sympathies to the community. Making this known on Friday in a statement signed by the leader of the Friends of the Hospital’s, Dr. Bature AbdulAziz, said that many people’s have contributed to the mosques bomb attacks that killed 23 He however disclosed that one of the victim is still receiving treatment ,…
THE Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,has given letter of appointment to Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir Gaya, to serve as the new Emir of Gaya Emirate. However,the Emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by the state governor, Alhaji Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, noted that the reinstatement Aliyu Ibrahim was based on merit and his commitment to serve the people of the Gaya Emirate, which comprises Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu Local Government Areas. Also,this follows the assent of a new law by the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Federal Ministry of Health and other critical stakeholders in the health sector converged in Abuja on Thursday to proffer solutions to the high-level of corruption within the health-sector. Making this known the ,Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammad Ali Pate,at a one-day conference tagged: “Corruption-Free Primary Health Care Delivery for All” held at the ICPC’s headquarters, said that the challenge in the health sector was systemic and multi-institutional which is also linked to state capacity and individuals. Thus was contained in a statement signed by Acting…
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin a. k.a “Little”, has commended the decision of the party’s governors forum,to ensure that the constitution and laid down guidelines on the election of party executives, are followed strictly in the forthcoming state, local goveenment and ward congresses. This was just as he stated that Nigerians need to be salvaged from the current hardship through sincere and committed leadership which the PDP is set to provide. The Kano PDP chieftain, who said this on Thursday in Kano , however stated that the governors position taken at their just-concluded meeting…
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin a. k.a “Little”, has commended the decision of the party’s governors forum,to ensure that the constitution and laid down guidelines on the election of party executives, are followed strictly in the forthcoming state, local goveenment and ward congresses. This was just as he stated that Nigerians need to be salvaged from the current hardship through sincere and committed leadership which the PDP is set to provide. The Kano PDP chieftain, who said this on Thursday in Kano , however stated that the governors position taken at their just-concluded meeting…
KANO state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ,on Thursday unveiled distribution of free fertilizers worth over N1 billion,to smallholder farmers including females and people with disabilities in the state. It will be recalled that governor Yusuf had during his campaign activities towards 2023 elections promised to champion Agricultural transformation through provision of quality and affordable Agricultural inputs as contained in his 70 page blueprint presented to the good people of Kano titled “My Commitment for Kano” Making this known in a statement signed by Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,a copy made available to press in…
ALHAJI AbdulMajid Danbilki Kwamanda, a strong political supporter of former president, Muhammadu Bihari,was allegedly beaten to stuppor by political thugs However, Alhaji Danbilki Kwamanda, who is known for his political comments on National issues, was seen in a clip circulated on a social media, been handcuffed and was attacked by some people who were shouting on him and beeting him with cane. But,a source hinted that he( Danbilki Kwamanda, ) was attacked by political thugs by a Governor ( name withheld) over his unruly behavior to the Governor. However, while those people beeten him, kept on shouting on him,and insulting…
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has accepted 16 years as the official age for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. Thus was just as additionally, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set admission cut-off marks at 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education However,this decision comes after stakeholders’ deliberation to provide opportunities for students under the age of 18 in the 2024 UTME. Making this known ,the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced these decisions at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Abuja. He then…