KANO Pillars Football Club has announced the appointment of a former Super Eagles assistant coach, Usman Abd’Allah, as its new Technical Adviser. This newspaper had reported on Friday that barring last-minute changes, the versatile coach would emerge as Kano Pillars’ new coach. The club’s media directorate announced the appointment of Abd’Allah via its official X handle Friday morning. “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve reached an agreement in principle to appoint Usman Abd’Allah as our new Technical Adviser. Stay tuned for more details on the contract and what’s next for the team,” the post read. This newspaper reports that Abd’Allah…
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PROTESTERS have regrouped in Tudun Wada of Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State despite the 24-hour curfew imposed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The governor had relaxed the curfew for five hours to enable Muslim faithful to observe Jumaat. But scores of youth regrouped on the bridge demarcating Tudun Murtala and Tudun Wada wards to protest hardship in the country. Many of them wielded placards while others sang and clapped as they marched on. Our reporter on the spot reports that a young man addressed the gathering before they hit the street.
FORMER Enyimba and Super Eagles assistant coach Usman Abdallah is among the frontrunners to take up the vacant role of Kano Pillars head coach as the former Nigerian champions intensify preparation for the 2024/25 season scheduled to begin on August 31. Abdallah, who has worked as an assistant coach with Kano Pillars before, was among those that were interviewed on Wednesday as Pillars hope to replace Paul Offor. Kano Pillars hired former Sporting Lagos gaffer Offor some weeks ago, but both parties parted ways mutually on Tuesday after a change in the club’s leadership. Chairman of the club, Ali Umar,…
POLICE operatives in Kano have arrested 157 suspects in connection with the destruction of property and looting during the nationwide hardship protest in the state. The Nigeria Police Force revealed this on its verified Facebook page while giving updates on the protest across the country. The update from Kano stated that at 10:00am Thursday, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of participating in the nationwide protest, launched attacks on several establishments in the state. “These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano State Police Command. The following incidents were reported: Attacks on supermarkets: several…
ONE person identified as Ismael Ahmad Musa has been killed in Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The victim, a resident of Hotoro Danmarke, was confirmed dead by his brother, Mubarak, on Thursday. It is unclear if he was among the protesters who trooped to the streets. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. This newspaper also reports that another victim who reportedly sustained serious injuries is battling for his life at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). He was suspected to also have been hit by a stray bullet. This newspaper also reported that the…
GOVERNOR Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said the government will not entertain any form of violence during the forthcoming planned protests. Yusuf said this call while addressing business leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders at Government House, Kano, on Wednesday. The governor emphasized that, “protests will not take us anywhere. I urge those who wish to exercise their right to protest to refrain from engaging in any behavior that could be exploited by agents of destruction. “We have received credible intelligence that certain disgruntled individuals are recruiting thugs to incite trouble in the state. “I assure you that…
KANO State Government has said the sum of N596 million was spent on provision of furniture, office fittings and other amenities at various ministries, department and agencies by the present administration within first and second quarters of 2024 fiscal year. Besides, government has directed immediate revalidation of the second quarter of the state budget performance report to reflect the actual releases on the projects. Reacting to media report on the state budget performance, stipulating a sum of N10 billion spent by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on furniture, spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa urged the public to disregard the…
THE Kano State Government has announced its intention to settle all outstanding match bonuses owed to players and officials of Kano Pillars in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, made this known in his office when he met with the newly appointed board members and the captain of Pillars, Rabiu ‘Pele’ Ali. The commissioner confirmed that the disbursement of the funds would commence shortly, as the state government had approved the payments. Kwankwaso highlighted the significance of prioritizing players’ welfare, recognizing their crucial role in the team’s success as…
BAYERO University Kano (BUK) security operatives have arrested two individuals posing as lecturers and selling books to unsuspecting first-year students. The arrest was detailed in a special bulletin signed by Acting Registrar Bala G. Abdullahi. According to the bulletin, the two suspects, identified as Mr David Iluebe and Mr Chike E. Eke from Edo and Delta states respectively, entered a lecture hall in the Faculty of Engineering. They falsely introduced themselves as lecturers and presented a set of four textbooks-covering subjects such as English, Statistics, Nigerian People and Culture-as mandatory for students’ Continuous Assessment (C.A.). They reportedly threatened that failure…
IN light of the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a new management team. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons. The new board comprised the following: – Ali Muhammad…
KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially inaugurated the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week (MNCHW). This was continued in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. In his address, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf emphasized that MNCHW aims to improve health indices through focused preventive and curative interventions that enable mothers and children to thrive and develop. He highlighted that the week-long event provides an opportunity to deliver essential health services to mothers, newborns, and children via the existing health system, reinforcing the free maternal and child…
AS Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has concluded all arrangements to conduct ward, local and states congresses across the country, some party in faithfuls have cautioned Kano Party elders against selection of executives as against conduct of free and fair election directed by the national leaders. The remark was made on behalf of the party members by Hon Abubakar Hashim (Dan PDP) in an interview with journalists following rumours making round that there will be no more election into the executive offices as some party leaders have alledgedly prepared the lists of those to be anmounced…
IN a robust effort to combat climate change and enhance urban beautification, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially launched a groundbreaking tree planting exercise aimed at planting 3 million trees. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the campaign underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the detrimental effects of climate change, soil erosion, land degradation, and desertification, while also boosting agricultural productivity. “The 2024 Tree Planting Campaign is designed to prevent indiscriminate tree felling and mitigate the impacts of climate change. It will protect our soils, enhance our agricultural lands, and combat…
THE Kano State government has revoked lands allotted by the administration of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje, located between Kano State Polytechnic and the Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies. The revocation of the land was announced to journalists yesterday by the commissioner for lands and physical planning, Abduljabbar Umar, who stated that the governor, Abba Yusuf, is empowered by section 28 of the Land Use Act, cap 15 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to take that decision. He said the state government had taken over the alternative site, which was also issued to the institution at…
GOVERNOR Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates. According to a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Spokesperson to the Governor and made available to journalists in Kano, the new emirates are to serve as second with Kano as first class emirate. The newly appointed Emirs are: 1. Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye (who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo) 2. Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of…
GOVERNOR Abba Yusuf has signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The legislation, passed by the State House of Assembly, aims to bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government while sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people. The new law establishes second-class Emirate Councils in Rano, Gaya, and Karaye, each responsible for specific local government areas. Governor Yusuf said, “The Rano Emirate consists of Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Local Government Areas. Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu, and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local…
THE Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, creating three new second-class emirates. The bill, which was sponsored by Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello Bututu, aims to establish Kano as a first-class emirate, with Rano, Gaya, and Karaye designated as second-class emirates. The bill passed its third reading on Tuesday during a session presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore. The session, which began at 10:10 a.m., concluded at 11:06 a.m. According to the bill, the newly established Rano emirate will comprise Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya local government areas. Gaya emirate will include Gaya,…
THE Kano State Government has declared Monday, July 8, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year. The announcement was contained in a statement on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye. He said the state governor, Abba Yusuf, urged citizens to use the holiday to reflect on the past year and engage in beneficial activities. “The state government, on its part, will continue to implement and initiate policies and programmes that will empower citizens to be self-dependent,” the statement said. Governor Yusuf assured that his administration would continue to initiate policies…
A DEVASTATING series of events unfolded in Kano State on Friday, resulting in the death of 19 people and numerous injuries. In Imawa town, Kura Local Government Area, along the Zaria-Kano highway, a truck lost control and tragically killed at least 14 worshipers returning from Juma’at prayers. The Kano Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the incident, stating that several other individuals sustained injuries. “The tragic road traffic crash was reported at 1350hrs. According to preliminary reports, a truck bearing registration number MKA 537 XN lost control and collided with pedestrians who had just…
A SECTION of the popular Ado Bayero shopping mall has been gutted by fire. Details of the incident are sketchy but fire fighters are currently battling to put out the fire. Movement has been restricted around the affected place.