The Kano state chief of staff Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi,has described the accusation level against him by the state All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman Abdullahi Abbaa on alleged diversion of palliatives as baseless, misleading, and politically motivated. Making this known in a statement signed on Wednesday,a copy made available to press in Kano, said that the antic deployed by the opposition party in the state was a “desperate attempt to tarnish his image in the eyes of right thinking Nigerians, He also described it as a calculated attempt to discredit the NNPP government’s efforts in supporting the people of Kano…
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Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ,has mapped out various strategies to provide pipe borne water to the teeming masses of the state Among steps been taken on this direction is the 𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒇. The state commissioner for water resources, Alhaji Ali Makoda,made this known in a statement signed ,a copy made available to press on Wednesday in Kano Also part of th𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒂𝒏𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚…
The Senator representing Kano south in the National Assembly under the platform of New Nigeria People Party ( NNPP) ,Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila has revealed a shocking revelation, claiming that he earns N21 million in allowances every month apart from monthly salary of about N1million. However,the actual salary and allowances of federal lawmakers has continued to generate controversy recently, prompting many Nigerians to call for a downward review of the jumbo pay. It will also be recalled that former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently accused members of the National Assembly of fixing bogus salaries and allowances for themselves in contravention of…
President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named the CEO) //of the year by one of Nigeria’s leading business magazines, Economic Confidential. However,while presenting the award to Mr. Dangote on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman of the Image Merchant Promotion Limited, parent body of Economic Confidential, Sule Yau Sule, said Mr. Dangote’s contribution to job creation and economic development of Nigeria cannot be quantified. According to him, Mr. Dangote is committed, and has an abiding fate in the Nigerian project. He then added that the honour accorded Mr. Dangote came amidst a plethora of awards received within and outside…
The Kano state police command,has confirmed arrested of 873 suspect for various crimes committed ,while the command had transferred 76 suspects who allegedly displayed Russian flag during the protests,to Police force headquarters Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition. The State Commissioner of Police ( CP)Mr.Salman Dogo Garba on Monday,while parading some suspects at the State Police headquarters Bompai ,however disclosed that 600 suspects were arrested for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft mischief, and arson While breaking down the figure of those attested,the CP said that 150 suspects arrested for violating the curfew enforced by…
The Bauchi state governor, Bala Muhammad, has been called upon to allow some time to see the reality of the policies of the renewed hope agenda of president Bola Ahmad Tinubu which are genuine and focused. The leader of Concerned Nigerian Forum of Bauchi (CNF), Garba Nasir .made this known in a statement signed on Monday,a copy made available to press in Kano However, while responding to the address delivered earlier by the Bauchi state governor, pointing accusing fingers at the president that his policies are not addressing the yearnings of Nigerians, Nasir said he is only being political and…
A Legacy of Excellence: The NUJ’s ‘Two A’s’ – Abbas and Abba – Pass the Torch By Kabiru Haruna The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bid farewell to its outgoing executive committee, led by the dynamic duo of Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtala, who have left an indelible mark on the union. During their tenure, they steered the NUJ with a perfect blend of legal expertise, creative writing, and visionary leadership. Abbas Ibrahim, a seasoned legal practitioner and journalist, brought his vast experience to the helm, driving the union with legal ethics and a commitment to maintaining law and…
Beyond Rhetoric, Senator Natasha is Walking the Talk By Isah Bala Governance is a serious business, and genuine representatives understand it as an arduous task, a huge responsibility rather than a conduit to siphon public funds at the expense of the masses. This is the philosophy that drives Senator Natasha H Akpoti-Uduaghan. She understands the huge responsibilities that come with leadership, the need to jealously guard the trust vested in her by the good people of Kogi Central, and the urgent need to right the wrongs of the past. Senator Natasha is leading the paradigm shift towards ideal representation, one…
A three times commissioner for rural and community development in Kano state, Alhaji ( Dr) Ilyasu Musa Kwankwaso,has asked Nigerian governors, to fear God and utilize the N570 billion allocated to them by President Bola Tinubu on youth and women development programs to alleviate the sufferings and hardship being encountered in the country. He however warned that if they refuse to heed to his advice and misuse the funds or divert them for personal greed, posterity will judge them. Kwankwaso,a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made the call on Friday,while speaking with press in Kano According to him,”On …
The Chief Executive Officer( CEO) CEO of Bomarah Group, a growing conglomerate based in Lagos and Kano States Hajiya (Dr.) Idayat Bolanle Muse, has empowered 500 Yoruba women and youths with working tools,in order for them ,to be self reliance The empowerment program, which included the distribution of sewing machines to tailors and seamstresses, as well as seed grants for youths seeking to start or scale up their businesses, was hailed as a transformative event that has taken 300 women and 200 youths off the unemployment radar, giving them the tools and financial support to become employers of labor themselves.…