Dan’agundi applauds Jao’ji’s emergence as city boy movement director in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Director General of the National Productivity Centre and Director General of the Tinubu Support Group (North West), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, has applauded the appointment of Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu Jao’ji as Director of the City Boy Movement in Kano State, describing it as a timely step toward strengthening grassroots political engagement. In a congratulatory message, Dan’agundi said Jao’ji’s emergence reflects deliberate and purposeful leadership, noting that the movement requires credible figures with deep community connections. He stated that the appointment comes at a crucial…
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Kano Hisbah trains female provost members in capacity-building seminar Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Hisbah Board has organised a one-day capacity-building seminar for members of its Female Provost Unit as part of efforts to strengthen their operational skills and improve service delivery across the state. Speaking at the seminar, the Deputy Commandant for Female Matters, Dr. Khadija Sagir Sulaiman, who was represented by Malama Fatima Ahmad Tsakuwa, described the Female Provost Unit as one of the most critical arms of the board. She said the unit plays a vital role in care, discipline, and the effective implementation of the…
NNPC engaging proven partners to revamp refineries — Ojulari Kola Oyelere, Kano The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) says it is engaging partners with proven technical and operational capacity to rehabilitate and sustainably run the nation’s refineries. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Wednesday during a fireside chat titled “Securing Nigeria’s Energy Future” at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja. Ojulari said the company is currently in discussions with partners that have a strong track record in refining and petrochemical operations to develop sustainable, self-financing and…
Group faults Senate over delay in electoral act amendment bill Kola Oyelere, Kano The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has criticised the Senate over the delay in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could weaken public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised the concern on Wednesday during an emergency press conference held at the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) office in Kano, following the Senate’s adjournment without taking a decision on the bill. Convener of the Situation Room, Comrade Y. Z. Ya’u, said it was…
CITAD calls for inclusive, gender-responsive, green digital transformation in Nigeria Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged policymakers, private sector actors and development partners to adopt a more inclusive, gender-responsive and environmentally sustainable approach to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at a press briefing, the Project Lead Officer, Fatima Babakura, said the organization is advancing advocacy under its Greening and Feminist Centering of the National Digital Transformation Agenda Project, implemented with the support of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). Babakura said while Nigeria’s digital transformation is often described in terms of infrastructure growth,…
Ganduje Inspects Abuja grand mosque project, emphasises faith-based national development Kola Oyelere Kano Former Kano State Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation to inspect an ongoing Grand Mosque and Islamic Centre project in Abuja, underscoring his continued national engagement through faith-based initiatives. The inspection took place in the Federal Capital Territory and drew prominent personalities, including the Head of the Qadiriyya Order in Africa, Sheikh Kariballah Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara, and the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Hon. Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi.…
Police, NGOs, youths unite at Kano summit to tackle hate speech, fake news ahead of 2027 elections Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with civil society groups and government officials, has held a youth-focused summit aimed at combating hate speech and fake news, with stakeholders warning of rising risks as the 2027 general elections approach. Speaking at the Police Youth Peace Summit in Kano, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the event was convened in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to develop practical strategies for addressing social bias,…
Kwankwasiyya movement denies reports of Kwankwaso’s planned defection to APC Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kwankwasiyya political movement has dismissed reports claiming that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said Kwankwaso has not held any negotiations or discussions with the APC or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding any planned defection. According to the statement, the movement expressed concern over what it called the growing circulation of speculative…
Kano police partner YOSPIS, AMGF to tackle hate speech, fake news Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Police Command has announced a partnership with the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) and the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMGF) to combat hate speech and fake news across the state through a sensitization workshop. The initiative is being organized under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s directive on sustained community-based engagement. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
CP commissions NUJ correspondents’ chapel first-ever table tennis board in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has commissioned the first-ever table tennis board of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, describing the initiative as a reflection of the cordial relationship between the police and the media. The commissioning ceremony took place at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano and was attended by journalists, security personnel and other key stakeholders. Speaking at the event, CP Bakori praised members of the Correspondents’ Chapel for their professionalism…