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19 Sep
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature. The dissolution is coming a week after the state House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to their tenure, which was initially…
23 May 2024
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is seeking support from The Netherlands to accelerate agricultural production and mitigate the impact of climate change in the state.
14 May 2024
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has requested an extension of the duration of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) project within the state to broaden the scope of beneficiaries and enhance the economic sustainability of the North West.
8 May 2024
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has signed the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Bill into law. With the new law, no wedding will be permitted in Kano without the presentation of a health screening certificate for genotype
13 Feb 2024
Kano State government yesterday launched a new payment system, Kano Integrated Personal and Payroll Information System (KIPPIS), for state civil servants and pensioners. The new integrated payment software is intended to centralise government payment system in conformity with global e-governance system. Unveiling the system on Tuesday at the commencement of State Executive Council meeting at the…
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The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has announced the appointment of Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chisalam is an accomplished sports scientist, she holds a master’s degree in sports management and has a deep-rooted passion for sports. Her appointment comes at a pivotal…
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Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan will remain in his post after the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted his appeal against a sentence which banned him from holding public office.
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The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for collective effort to address drug abuse in the state. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Muhammad Aminu-Abubakar, made the call on Thursday in Katsina during a sensitisation and advocacy for women and youth on drug abuse awareness and prevention. Aminu-Abubakar…
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The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in the ongoing cleanup programme in Ogoni. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, reaffirmed this commitment in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. His remarks followed his appearance before the…
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Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, brushing aside international criticism of the proposal. Netanyahu called Trump’s plan, which would involve relocating hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, “the first good idea’’ he has heard, during an interview with Fox News late on Wednesday. He framed…
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China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the new tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from China, the WTO said on Wednesday. “China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. in regard to new tariff measures applied by the U.S. on goods originating in China,’’ the organisation…
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A delegation of Yobe Government officials led by Alhaji Baba Wali, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), is in Morocco to explore partnerships in fertilizer production and other critical sectors. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs in Damaturu on Thursday. He…
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The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states across the country. This was disclosed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu after reading a letter from the committee during plenary on Thursday. He outlined the constitutional conditions that must be met before any…
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A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of two men, Umar Yunusa and Ja’eh Usman, in a correctional centre for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s 15-year-old daughter. Yunusa, 30 and Usman, 35, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, did not take the pleas of the defendants,…
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Citizens, under the umbrella of Concerned Residents of Kaduna, have petitioned Governor Uba Sani over the prolonged power outage in the state following the strike by workers of Kaduna Electric. The electricity outages in the state, which have entered their third day, have taken a toll on the socio-economic life of the people, prompting…