By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a remarkable display of interfaith cooperation, a Nigerian pastor led a group of Christians in joining Muslims to clean the Eid praying ground, as part of the Sallah celebration, to strengthen religious tolerance, peace, and unity. This initiative is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance, better understanding among different faiths, and unity among residents in the southern part of Kaduna state. Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, organized the delegation of Christian and Muslim youths to clean the praying ground in preparation for the…
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Amidst the current tussle between the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, on who becomes the 16th Emir, Bayero has issued a circular inviting the people of Kano to come out en mass to participate in this year’s Eid durbar. The Circular which is dated 10th June, 2024 with reference number KEC/ADM/27C/VOL II, also carries the headline, Kano Emirate Council, Council Secretariat. The Circular was issued and signed by the Senior Councillor Alhaji Abbas Sanusi and released to all district heads and other traditional title holders in the state. More…
Following the recent boycott of Kano state activities by journalists in Kano who are members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ), the Kano state government has initiated a sitting to resolve the impasse. During the sitting Tuesday evening, the state government was represented by the Commissioner for Information Baba Dantiye, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and the Director Information of the Ministry. The announcement of the meeting is contained in a statement issued by the Chapel and signed by its Chairman, Aminu Garko and reads as follows: “In a breakthrough development, the Kano State…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service for committing a travelling passport fraud. This is contained in a statement issued, Wednesday, by Demola Bakare, fsi Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission The Commission had arraigned the convict before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on a four-counts charge bordering on gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage and cheating contrary to extant provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act,…
Following an emergency meeting at the state headquarters of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kano, the Correspondents Chapel have issues a Communique announcing it’s decision to boycott the Kano state government. The decision is as a result of the state government’s mistreatment of journalists and relegating their professional services below those of some quacks surrounding the government. The communique which is signed by the Chairman of the chapel, Aminu Ahmed Garko reads as follow: “Correspondents’ Chapel boycotts Kano state government’s activities “The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decided…
By GARBA MUHAMMAD The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intervened into the recent delay of the Kwara State pilgrims airlift due to technical problem detected before the take off of Madinah bound Azman aircraft from Ilorin airport, Kwara State. Competent sources at the commission and airport officials told journalists that the pilgrims were supposed to be airlifted by Airpeace, but Airpeace hired Azman for the operation on their behalf. “Max Air that carried out the rescue operation has departed Ilorin with all the pilgrims around 3am to Madina. “The rescued flight has landed by 11am at Medinah international…
The Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf has promise to completely overhaul the educational sector in the state. He stated this during a grand ceremony to declare a state of emergency on education in the state on Saturday. Yusuf said the decision has become necessary due to the current decay in the system and the infrastructure which has led to poor output in the sector. The process of overhauling the system will include both the academic system as well as the infrastructure. Governor Yusuf also noted that in an effort to improve girl child education in the state over seventy Luxurious…
The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has elected new executives after 11 years under a caretaker regime in the state where Muhammad Bello, the Chief Executive of African Center For Innovative Research and Development, emerges as the new President of the forum. He won the election with 56 votes out of a total of 60 votes cast by members of the forum where he defeated Ibrahim Wayya, a former caretaker president of the forum, who got two votes. In his speech after the election, the chairman of the Electoral Committee of the forum, Hamisu Sharifai explained that a total of…
By Muhammad Sabo For over three and a half decades, our lives were graced by a shining star, a shinning example of compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the greater good. Dr Shuaibu Musa, your life was a testament to the transformative power of dogged determination, commitment, learning, and service. As a consultant pediatrician, your healing touch and gentle care nurtured not only the bodies but also the souls of countless children. Your passion for healing was matched only by your passion for knowledge, as you continually sought to expand your understanding of the human experience. As a lifelong student…
Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday, flagged off the construction of two access roads in Dawakin Kudu local government area, under the Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, at the combined sum of N2,453,105,743:20. The two road projects, totalling 14.728 km are Mil Goma – Yankatsare and Rijiyar Gwangwan road network, awarded to Messrs RADOC Construction JV Limited with a completion period of 12 months. The KSADP, funded by the Islamic Development Bank, the Lives and Livelihoods Fund and the government of Kano state, is constructing 70km of roads linking several communities in different parts of the state,…