KANO State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitments to modernizing the Civil Service in order to facilitate the timely implementation of policies and programs that directly impact the lives of the state’s residents. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. During an Iftar gathering with executives from twenty-two unions representing various sectors, Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of the Civil Service as the operational core of any government. He pledged to continuously support and enhance the Civil Service through training, re-training, and fostering a conducive work environment…
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THE Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as a member of the state executive council. Mustapha’s appointment was confirmed alongside those of three other nominees. Receiving the nominees at plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers, who said they were satisfied with their integrity, asked them to bow and go. Member representing Doguwa state constituency in the assembly Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Riruwai, said the assembly confirmed the appointment of the nominees because it was satisfied with their curriculum vitae. He assured that they would contribute immensely to the development of Kano. Speaking shortly after…
AMID a social media storm surrounding a controversial video clip showing his greeting gestures, Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has defended himself. He described his action as a sign of cultural respect while calling for a shift in attention towards the pressing issues facing the nation. Musa’s remarks follow a video that went viral online on Monday showing him shaking hands with the Kano State deputy governor while seemingly ignoring Governor Abba Yusuf, although he was bowing to him. However, reacting in a statement on Tuesday, Musa said, “It has come to my attention that on a moment captured almost…
KANO State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf has submitted the names of Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya and two others to the State Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. Confirming the executive list at the plenary on Tuesday, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Falgore said the list contains the names of four persons designated for the state executive council members. The Speaker added that the screening and confirmation of the nominees will begin early next week. The four names are; Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, Usman Shehu Aliyu, Abduljabbar Garko and Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso. Mustapha Kwankwaso is son…
– Disburses 120,000 Bags Of Rice In Kano ALIKO Dangote Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its National Food Intervention Programme, aimed at distributing over 1,000,000 10kg bags of rice across the 774 local government areas of the 36 states and FCT in Nigeria from March to early April 2024. This initiative is a crucial step towards alleviating the ongoing economic challenges faced by our nation. “The rice distribution programme will commence in Kano and Lagos States with flag-off ceremonies before expanding to all the other 36 states and the FCT over the next two weeks,” the statement…
THE Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the vision of President Tinubu is to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive through streamlining regulations, investment incentives, provision of infrastructure, and robust policies aimed at fostering economic stability and prosperity. The Minister stated this in Kano on Friday at a town hall meeting with the Business Community at the Bristol Hotel. “As part of the Ease of Doing Business, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has been mandated to operate a 24-hour online registration timeline for new businesses. “To ensure that Nigeria retains more foreign exchange from…
THE Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Usaini Gumel has commended the Founder and President MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for single handedly donating two operational vehicles to Hotoro Police Divisional office in Kano metropolis. Gumel made the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to Prof. Gwarzo and Chairman, Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo (AAG) Foundation recently. He said the purpose of the visit was to extend his gratitude to Prof. Gwarzo for generously donating two vehicles to the Hotoro Police Divisional office recently. The CP who appreciated the gesture, described it as a morale booster which will…
THE Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, said Nigeria witnessed a drop in domestic consumption of fuel of about one billion litres after the removal of fuel subsidy, representing 53 per cent of the initial total consumption. The Minister, who disclosed this during an Iftar (breaking of fast) and interactive session with some media executives and practitioners in Kano, added that, ‘this delineates how our fuel was smuggled out through the nation’s porous borders to benefit those not paying tax to the country’. He emphasized that the removal of the fuel subsidy was necessary because those not paying…
KANO State Government has agreed to partner with Media Trust Group (MTG) – publishers of the Daily Trust titles, Aminiya, Trust TV, Trust Radio, Digital Trust and Teen Trust on Northwest regional security conference and other developmental strides. The agreement was reached when the Chairman/Founder, Media Trust Group, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf visited Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State at the Government House on Tuesday. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor said the chairman of Media Trust visited Kano to intimate the Governor on a plan to organise a security conference for…
KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed his commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of the good of Kano state. Governor Yusuf said this while hosting Kano’s security leaders for an iftar (Ramadan breakfast) at Government House in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. According to the statement, the governor lauded the security agencies for their indispensable role in ensuring the security and welfare of the citizens, recognizing and valuing their contributions. Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s firm dedication to strengthening the security framework to…
THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano branch, has said the agency recorded 257 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) from January 2023 to December 2023, a development the agency described as worrisome. Speaking during the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration organised by Alkhair Orphanage and Women Development in Kano, NAPTIP Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Abba Kali, said the agency has been working with several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to curb the menace of GBV. The Director of Alkhair Orphanage, Ambassador Rukayya Abdulrahman, said her organisation had been training vigilante groups to equip them with the…
OPERATIVES of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State have arrested one Muhammad Munzali of Kaura Gidan Damo, Shanono Local Government Area of the state. The NSCDC operatives were attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department in the state. The arrest of the suspect was confirmed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Ibrahim Abdullahi, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Friday. The suspect was apprehended around 10pm on Wednesday night by vigilant officers of the corps while sneaking into the female hostel of Skyline…
KANO State Government has sought extension of World Bank intervention projects to broaden the socio-economic and developmental impact in the state. Besides, the government want the World Bank to consider Kano as among its first priorities in tackling multi-dimensional poverty eradication intervention owing to population status. The Governor Yusuf made the appeal on Wednesday when he received the country Director of World Bank, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri at the Government House. In a statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government house, Governor Yusuf pledged his administration commitment to ensuring close monitoring and adherence to standards of projects…
IN a commendable move to uplift women across Kano State, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched an empowerment program for 1,028 women across 44 local governments of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Kano State Governor which was made available to journalists. The initiative aims to empower women economically and foster self-reliance, aligning with the spirit of International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8. While lunching the program at Government House, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the financial support was specifically designed to enable women to stand…
THE Dan’Agundi Power Transmission Station, a major supply electricity chain for Kano City is on fire. News Point Nigeria reports that the fire raging now is affecting high-performance capacity transformers as responders are yet to reach the area. According to a management official at the Kano Transmission Company (TCN), two transformers have been affected so far , while two others are in good condition. “I am also out of office but they just reported to me that two transformers have been affected but one is still working. It’s in service. There is a new one which is yet to be…
OPERATIVES of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps, Ungoggo Division, Kano State Command, have arrested suspected kidnapper, Ibrahim Usman, at Yar’adua quarters, Rimin Kebe, Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, a copy of which was made available to News Point Nigeria on Thursday. “The 85-year-old suspect, Ibrahim Usman, abducted the victim, a three-year-old boy who is a child in the neighbourhood and attempted to hide him in his friend’s residence situated at the Hotoro bye-pass in Kano State. “Having suspected foul play, his friend refused…
A FEDERAL high court in Kano has held that the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) lacks power to invite or investigate the former state governor and All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over the dollar bribery video. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman delivered the judgement on Tuesday in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Ganduje against the commission. Ganduje had instituted the case in July 2023 seeking protection of his fundamental rights against possible breach and violation when chairman of the commission Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado invited him to appear and answer questions bordering on…
THE Commandant General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa, has settled his scores with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and has returned to his position. This newspaper reports that despite open resignation by Daurawa in a video via social media, he has not formally resigned in written and submitted to the appropriate authority. In a new development Monday night, Daurawa met with the governor in company of some respected personalities. The Hisbah boss will resume office on Tuesday, according to government sources. This newspaper reported that Kano State Government had been making strong moves to return the aggrieved Sheik…
THE Kano State Police Command has arrested a fleeing suspect, Ismail Rabiu, aka Risi, an accomplice in the kidnapping and subsequent tragic murder of a 14-year-old boy, Abdullahi Sani, from Hotoron Fulani quarters in Kano. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Haruna Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Wednesday. The statement read, “The Kano State Police Command is pleased to announce a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the heinous kidnapping and murder case that occurred on February 8, 2024, at about 1100 hrs. at Hotoron Fulani Quarters, Kano.” The command spokesman disclosed that “after…
THE French Embassy on Tuesday organized a special lecture session for students of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria on the prospects of pursuing higher education in France. In line with the embassy’s mandate of fostering educational collaborations, the lecture was aimed at promoting cultural, educational and scientific cooperation between French and Nigerian institutions. The experts from the embassy were led by the Head of French Cooperation, Mr. Judikael Renault. Others in his entourage include the French Language Attaché, Magali Losonge, Scientific and Higher Education Attaché, Sébastien Beddie, International Attaché, Emmanuel Vefin, Campus France Nigeria Manager, Laura Moras, Expert in…