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Hon. Abubakar Aminu Ibrahim, the Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, has donated cash to APC leaders and supporters in Dala Local Government to support them during Ramadan.   The event, held on Thursday in Dala, aimed to appreciate party members for their dedication and efforts. Speaking at the gathering, Abubakar emphasized the importance of party leaders, describing them as the backbone of any political organization. “These are the people who struggle for the victory of any political party. That is why it is necessary to go back and support them,” he stated. As part of the initiative, the Committee of Elders of APC in Dala Local Government received ₦1 million, the APC chairman received ₦100,000, and the party’s secretary got ₦30,000. Additionally, 25 APC executives were given ₦20,000 each, while women leaders, persons with disabilities, and 300 ward leaders received ₦10,000 each, among others....

Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrd Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has urged media outlets and politicians to promote a culture of respect and tolerance in the broadcast of radio political programmes.  In a statement signed by the Director Internal Affairs of the Ministry, Waiya made during a meeting with heads of media houses in his office, where he emphasized the need to safeguard Kano's rich cultural heritage of decorum, decency and respect for elders and constituted authority. He expressed concern over the the manner in which radio political programs have been turned into platforms for character assassination, defamation and undermining the state's centuries long cultural norms and values.  The commissioner also noted that these negative tendencies have been a source of worry for right-thinking individuals in the state. To address these concerns, the meeting adopted far-reaching resolutio...

Kamar yadda ya saba, Mai Girma Dan Majalisar Wakilai na mazaɓar Kiru/Bebeji, Kano, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa PhD (Jarman Bebeji), ya raba tallafi ga al’ummar yankinsa domin rage musu radadin rayuwa, musamman a watan azumin Ramadan.  A wannan karon, Mai Girma Hon. Kofa ya raba tallafin kudade ga mata da maza har mutum dubu goma. Daga ciki akwai waɗanda suka samu tallafin ₦200,000, da masu ₦100,000, da masu ₦50,000, sai masu ₦20,000 da kuma masu ₦10,000.  Baya ga haka, matasa dubu biyu sun samu damar cin gajiyar shirin tallafin rabon kayan sana’a da zai taimaka musu wajen dogaro da kawunansu Allah ya sada mu da alkhairan da ke cikin wannan watan na Ramadan mai albarka. Amin.

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters. In a statement signed by the Director Special Duties of the Ministry, Sani Abba Yola, said the Commissioner made this statement while receiving members of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, Kano State Chapter, in his office. Comrade Waiya stated that the ministry would ensure that staff of state-owned broadcast agencies register with the professional body to enhance service delivery. He emphasized the need to regulate certain content in broadcast media, particularly political programs, to prevent the spread of misinformation and protect the reputations of highly respected individuals. The Commissioner further assured the Society of his commitment to collaboration, especially in the area of training, to ensure that all media content aligns with ethical standards, societal values, and reli...

The national leader of the Jama'atu Izalatul Bid'ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, commissioned the 3,000-Capacity modern Juma’at Mosque and an Islamiyyah school built by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, the member representing Bichi Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. The commissioning ceremony of the mosque was held Friday in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano state. The Juma’at Mosque was located along Gwarzo road in Bichi (B) and was named after the renowned Islamic Scholar and Jurist, late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi The project comprises a juma’at mosque, an Islamiyyah School and toilets within its premises. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar said that he constructed the mosque and the Islamiyya to boost Islamic education in the community. The project is part of the lawmaker’s efforts to bring pay back to his constituents. The lawmaker had built several schools including Islmaiyyah schools...

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area, for allegedly selling vast land worth over N100 million meant for Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium. The commission discovered that the amount was paid into Mohammed’s personal account. According to the investigation, a company called Mahasum purchased the plots of land allocated for the Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium.  The Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Mr. Kabir Abba Kabir, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area. According to Kabir, Mohammed’s account received N240 million from November 1, 2024, when he was sworn in, to February 27, 2025, which has since been recovered. Mohammed is cooperating with the investigation, which aims to uncover the truth behind the fraudulent sale of land and bring those responsible to justice.  The commission is working to root ...

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended with immediate effect the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was confirmed that Salisu Mustapha has also been directed to step aside as Permanent Secretary, Establishment, under the Office of the Head of Service, to allow for an unhindered investigation. To ensure administrative continuity, the governor has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Muhammad Jalo, the Permanent Secretary, REPA, as the new Acting Head of Service, pending the outcome of the ongoing probe. Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on financial malpractice, warning that anyone found guilty will face severe consequences. The Abdulkadir Abdussalam-led investigative committee, inaugurated today, has been given sev...

… Ya Kaddamar da Kwamitin Bincike da Zai Gabatar da Rahoto Cikin Kwana Bakwai Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya bayyana takaicinsa kan rahotannin da suka nuna ana rage albashin wasu ma’aikatan gwamnati ko kuma hana su albashinsu gaba ɗaya, yana mai cewa hakan babban cin zarafi ne ga haƙƙin ma’aikata kuma cin amanar jama’a. Wannan na ƙunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun gwamnan, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, ya fitar a ranar Alhamis. Gwamna Yusuf, wanda ya nuna matuƙar ɓacin ransa kan labarin cewa wasu ma’aikata sun kwashe watanni ba tare da an biya su haƙƙinsu ba, ya yi alkawarin binciko masu hannu a wannan aika-aika tare da ɗaukar matakin da ya dace a kansu. “Wannan gwamnati ba za ta lamunci zalunci ga ma’aikata ba. Duk wanda aka samu da hannu a wannan aika-aika, doka za ta yi aiki a kansa ba tare da rangwame ba,” in ji gwamnan. A wani mataki na kawo ƙarshen wannan matsala, gwamnan ya kaddamar da wani kwamitin bincike mai ƙarfi don gano musabbabi...

Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to enhancing professionalism in public communication.  He made this known while declaring open a three-day capacity-building workshop for Information Officers from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Local Government Areas (LGAs). The workshop, organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kano Branch, is taking place at Babale Suites, behind Race Course. Comrade Waiya commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving and funding the training, noting that the administration prioritizes human capital development as a pillar of good governance.  He emphasized that equipping government personnel with modern communication skills is essential for strengthening governance and fostering public engagement. Speaking on the theme of the workshop, Innovat...

As a fellow of the Nigerian Environmental Society, fellow of the Occupational Safety and Health Association United Kingdom, and member of various professional bodies, I am compelled to address the often-overlooked role of professional bodies in civil society. In Kano State, where I have been actively engaged in environmental and climate change issues, I firmly believe that professional bodies have a legitimate place in the civil society landscape. The Intersection of Professionalism and Civil Society  Professional bodies, by definition, are organizations that represent the interests of specific professions, industries, or occupations. While their primary focus may be on promoting the interests of their members, they also play a critical role in promoting the public interest. In Kano State, professional bodies such as: - Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) - Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) - Nigerian Institute of Builders (NIOB) - Social Welfare Workers Association - ...