Concerned with the ills of ethnic profiling and cultural infiltration in Nigeria, the Center for Information Technology And Development (CITAD) has presented a book to the public to enlighten against such negativities in a multicultural and multiethnic country like Nigeria. Addressing newsmen Thursday in Kano at the public presentation of the book titled ‘Ethnic Profiling And The Challenges Of Inclusion In Nigeria: A Survey Of The Literature’ authored by Ibrahim Muazzam, the Executive Director of CITAD, Yunusa Zakariya’u expressed the need for critical thinking especially among the academics. He explained that that there was a three day study with 46…
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The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) has written an open letter to all the National Assembly that are of Northern extraction calling on them to stop the proposed tax amendment planned by president Bola Tinubu allegedly to please the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The group warned of the dangers of the tax reform that will include the wrath of Nigerians against them. Part of the letter reads as follows: The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), on behalf of the 19 Northern States leadership of the Assembly, wishes to express our firm resolve as a…
Nigeria is mourning following yet, the death of another Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a period of illness. Lagbaja died barely a year after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a tragic blow to the nation’s military leadership. Reports have it that President Tinubu had on Friday, November 1, appointed 56-year-old Olufemi Oluyede, who was only promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on Tuesday, as acting Chief of Army Staff, pending the expected return of Lagbaja from medical leave. But that was not to be.…
By Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, ANIPR The leadership of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, known as ‘Damo Sarkin Hakuri’, offers valuable insights into composure, tolerance, and inclusivity. His unassuming demeanour, notable achievements, and lack of extravagance aptly demonstrate his character. Today, November 6, marks when numerous friends, colleagues, and well-wishers extend birthday wishes to His Excellency. However, only a few comprehend the inherent virtues in my principle. On your birthday, Your Excellency, I am compelled to express the privilege of collaborating with an enigmatic mentor and instructor like yourself. Your guidance and influence eliminate mediocrity and…
The Federal Government has been called upon to stop Criminalizing, protests and protesters and to also protect their fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. The call was made on Monday by Dr Sani Charles while lenting over the recent abuse of minors accused of raising foreign flags during the End Bad Governance protests across the country. “While the protests may have been marred by acts of vandalism and the raising of foreign flags, it is imperative to remember that these children are entitled to their fundamental right to protest. “It is the duty of the government to…
No fewer than one hundred and twenty youths are benefitting a a training for sustainable enterprise and job creation by the Center for Information Technology And Development (CITAD) in Kano. The three months training that started this week is funded by the British Council and the King’s Trust Foundation where Beneficiaries are expected to not only be trained in the various online entreprises, but to also have the ability to train others. Speaking to newsmen at the opening ceremony, Isah Garba, the Senior Program Officer of CITAD, who represented the Director General Yunusa Ya’u stated that this has become necessary…
The Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), has, in recognition of Kabir Abubakar Bichi, awarded him with a Honorary Doctorate Degree of Engineering at its 9th convocation ceremony on Saturday. Representing Bichi Federal Constituency, at the House of Representatives, he was on Saturday honoured for his service to humanity and the Nation. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armayau Hamisu, said that Abubakar Bichi, also chairman House Committee on Appropriation, was awarded with the Doctor of Engineering (honoraris causa) by the institution in recognition of his contributions to the development of education in Nigeria. Hamisu acknowledged that recently, Bichi offered fully funded sponsorship of…
The Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM) has lamented over the hardship faced by Nigerians under president Bola Tinubu, saying that he does not feel pains of what Nigerians are going through as against what he claims. Addressing newsmen over the weekend, the Chairman of the the group, Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu, alleged that the president only uses the statement that he feels the pains of Nigerians as a joker whenever they cry out. “He seem more adept at striking deals with foreigners than listening to Nigerian workers and toilers about their suffering under his harsh economic policy. His usual answer is…
Kantinkwari, Kofar Wambai and Sabongari Market Youths Association has applauded president Bola Tinubu for the recent appointment of Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, as State Minister for Housing and Urban Development. Speaking through their leader Shaheed Abdulaziz on Friday, the youth group described Atta as a grassroot politician that has promoted socio-economic development, adding that he would reflect same as minister. “We have no doubt in our minds that Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata immeasurable experience as member of Kano state House of Assembly where he was Speaker of the Assembly, in addition to his interpersonal relationships will add value in steering the…
The need for emphasizing the importance of reliable and decentralized power solution has been expressed by the federal government as part of solution to the prolonged outage of power across the country. This was made known by the minister of power Adebayo Adelabu when he visited the Bagaja Renewables Zawaciki 1MWp Mini-Grid in Kano while on a working visit. He applauds the renewable energy initiative which is supplying electricity to Gida Dubu community in Zawaciki, in Kano. “The Zawaciki Mini-Grid has proven invaluable during this unfortunate prolonged power outage, providing at least 9 hours of daytime electricity to residents, underscoring…