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  • Kano APC congress: Abdullahi Abbas emerges chairman

    Kano APC congress: Abdullahi Abbas emerges chairman

    Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the former Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has been declared as the elected Chairman, with 14 others emerging as new state leaders of the party.

    The emergence of the new leadership came after the Kano APC delegates conducted a consensus Congress into 15 vacant positions of the party at the Indoor Hall of the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new party executives were sworn in by the Attorney-General of the state shortly after the results were announced.

    Prince Nwafor Orzu, the Chairman of the Kano Congress while announcing the results said, “Abdullahi Abbas scored 2,800 to emerge the chairman after some 2,813 delegates cast their votes in accordance with the APC Congress’ Guidelines.”

    NAN also reports that the event was witnessed by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as some party leaders including Sen Kabiru Gaya and Sen Barau Jibril-Maliya from Kano North and Kano South senatorial districts respectively.

    Ganduje, who, signed the swearing note alongside the newly elected chairman shortly after the leaders were sworn in noted that the election was meant for 15 vacant positions that needed to be filled.

    He said: “This is not a general party congress but an election to replace key positions that were vacant for sometimes now and we give glory to God for giving us the opportunity to conduct it peacefully without any problem.”

    “I assured you (party members) that APC will continue to remain united in Kano because we are committed to blocking any leakage that may likely create a problem for us.”

    The chairman of the screening committee, Mr Nadu Yahaya explained that “the committee screened 15 candidates into the vacant positions unopposed.

    Based on the mandate given to us by our great party, the APC, we have screened a total number of 15 candidates who were elected to ensure the success of our party in Kano.”

    NAN reports that delegates from the 44 local government areas of the state were at the congress.

  • Northern governors‎ to reinvigorate Bank of the North – Ganduje

    Northern governors‎ to reinvigorate Bank of the North – Ganduje

    ‎The 19 Northern governors have ‎kick-started a fund raising drive to reinvigorate the Bank of the North which was merged with some financial institutions about a decade ago. ‎

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State disclosed this while addressing members of the State’s Executive Council in Kano.‎

    Ganduje said that governors of 19 Northern states made the resolution at their meeting in Kaduna.

    He said that apart from the revival of the bank, the governors also resolved to revive other economic boosting concerns like the textile industries in the affected states.‎

    According to him, the governors also deliberated extensively on herdsmen- farmers clash and decided to look into issues of incessant face off between the two.‎

    Ganduje said the governors also discussed the need for peace, unity and stability in the region.

    ‎The governor also ‎signed into law the Kano University of Science and Technology amendment law  2017 and North West University amendment law 2017.

    He said the laws aimed at closing the gap and variation between the two state-owned universities and harmonising processes for appointing Vice Chancellors in the two institutions.

  • Ganduje appoints Political Adviser, others

    Ganduje appoints Political Adviser, others

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of Mustafa Hamza-Buhari as his new political adviser.‎

    This is contained in a statement signed by Director General, Media and Communication, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai and issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday.‎

    The statement also announced the ‎appointment of ‎Khadi Salisu-Muhammad‎ as the Chairman, ‎Hajj Tribunal and ‎Shehu Tasiu-Ishaq as member.‎

    According to the statement, other members of the tribunal include ‎Hajia Sakina Yusuf‎, CSP Adamu Babayo and‎ Musa Zangon-Mata‎.

    While congratulating the new appointees, the governor charged them to be diligent and selfless in the discharge of their duties.

    The appointments are with immediate effect.‎

  • Ganduje warns new LGA sole administrators against corruption, laxity

    Ganduje warns new LGA sole administrators against corruption, laxity

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje has warned the new Interim Management Officer’s for the 44 Local Government’s in the state against corruption and laxity to duty.

    At the swearing-in ceremony on Monday night, Ganduje said that his administration would continue to give priority to service to the people.

    ‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing in followed the confirmation of the officers by the State House of Assembly.‎

    Ganduje urged the new appointees to perform their duties with diligence, honesty and fear of God, adding that they should as initiate developmental programmes in their areas.‎‎

    He also urged them to be transparent and prudent in their dealings in order to achieve the noble objective of the the APC government in the state and the country as a whole.

    “‎Your appointment today as Sole Administrators should therefore be seen as a call to service of our people. You are more close to the grassroots and a lot of expectations falls on you. You can be rest assured of our continued support,” he said.‎
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    ‎According to Ganduje, the officers and their six Councillors would hold office for not more than six months before handing over to democratically elected chairmen.‎

    NAN reports that the 44 Local Government chairmen elected during the tenure of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso completed their tenure on May 28, 2017.‎

  • Lawmakers decries dropping of female nominees in Kano

    Lawmakers decries dropping of female nominees in Kano

    Nigeria elected Female lawmakers under the aegis Conference of Female Parliamentarians (CONFEPA) and the Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) Thursday condemned decision of some political leaders and ulamas in Kano state to drop two female nominees that the state governor, Abdulahi Ganduje, nominated to be local government area chairpersons.

    The female lawmakers said the rejection of the nominees, Architect Binta Fatima Yahaya and Hasiya Ismail Mukhtar, by Kano political leaders allegedly based on religious sentiments was not verifiable.

    Speaking at a press conference in Benin City, Chairperson of CONFEPA who also the Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon (Mrs) Elizabeth Ativie flanked by the Secretary, Hon (Princess) Titlayo Akerele from Ekiti State House of Assembly said the decision to drop the women negates constitutional and global charters that kick against discrimination against women.

    Hon Ativie stated that it was a plot to “undermine and subvert the rights of women in Kano State”.

    Ativie noted that it was shocking that there were no clear reasons for dropping the two women.

    According to her, “We wish to state clearly that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which is the supreme law of our land guarantees freedom for all, including women to aspire and occupy political positions.

    “It should be placed on record that several international treaties and conventions which Nigeria is signatory to and some which have been domesticated in Nigeria abolish all forms of discrimination against women and guarantee their freedom to aspire and be appointed to any political, social, religious office.

    “The reason given by the Kano State political leaders and the Ulamas is that women in Islam do not lead. But this is not verifiable as some other Muslim dominated countries across the world have had female heads of state, Prime Ministers and Presidents.

    She commended Governor Ganduje for nominating the women and urged the Kano State House of Assembly to screen the woman nominee without further delay.

    Ativie called on the Minister of Women Affairs to intervene on the issue. “It should be told that God made them male and female and none was inferior to the other.

  • NDLEA secures conviction of 240 illicit drug users in Kano

    NDLEA secures conviction of 240 illicit drug users in Kano

    The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has secured the conviction of 240 suspected drug users in Kano State in the last six months.

    Mr Hamza Umar, the Commandant of the agency told newsmen in Kano on Tuesday in commemoration of UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

    He said the UN day, with the theme “Listen First’’, was marked globally on June 29.

    According to him, 768 suspects were arrested out of which 505 of them were counselled and 68 rehabilitated during the period.

    Umar explained that the 240 drug users were convicted and sentenced to various jail terms, while over 39.224 kilograms of different hard drugs including 6451.976 kilograms of cannabis were also seized.

    He added that among the illicit drugs seized were 327.15 kilograms of psychotropic substances, 358.3 kilograms of cocaine and 31.8 kilograms of methamphetamine.

    According to him, measures taken by the command have led to drastic decrease in terms of supply and consumption of hard drugs in the state.

    “The agency in Kano had commissioned a 16 man committee to steer and coordinate all plans and strategies aimed at curtailing the menace.

    “It is my belief that in preventing and controlling drug abuse, the community must be mobilised to be part of the war.

    “The major factors leading to drug abuse are in our community, the abusers are in our community, therefore, the full support and involvement of the various groups in the community is necessary,” the commandant said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was supported the Kano State Government, Society for Family Health and Taimako Support Group.

  • Kano declares Tuesday public holiday for Maitama Sule

    Kano declares Tuesday public holiday for Maitama Sule

    Kano State Government has declared Tuesday as public holiday in honour of late elder statesman, Alhaji Maitama Sule, who died, in the early hours of Monday in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

    The state government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mallam Mohammed Garba, who confirmed that the former Minister of National Guidance in the Second Republic, died in Cairo after a protracted illness.

    According to the statement, the deceased lying in state will take place at the palace of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11, to enable prominent Nigerians to mourn and pay their last respect to the elder statesman before his internment.

    The statement reads: ” The death has occurred today (Monday) of Alhaji (Dr.) Yusuf Maitama Sule, Dan Masanin Kano.

    “Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule died at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he was receiving treatment for an illness.

    “Funeral prayer for the deceased will be conducted tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, by 4:00 p.m.

    “Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has declared Tuesday a work – free day in the state to mourn the death of the elder statesman.”

    Confirming the ex-minister’s death, one of his surviving sons, Alhaji Mukhtar Maitama Sule, said he died 24 hours after arriving the Egyptian hospital.

    He said his father’s remains would be flown to Nigeria on Tuesday for a befitting burial.

  • 301 households affected by recent flood in Kano – NEMA

    301 households affected by recent flood in Kano – NEMA

    The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 301 households were affected by the recent flood in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

    The NEMA Head of Operations for Jigawa/Kano Office, Malam Isah Yusuf, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday.

    He said that the incident which occurred in the early hours of June 13 affected houses in Getso Village and some others areas.

    Yusuf told NAN that the agency arrived at the figure after its officials visited the affected areas and assessed the extent of damage caused by the flood.

    “During the assessment visit, we were able understand that 301 households were affected in Getso Village and some areas in Gwarzo Town,” he said.

    He said that the agency would compile a comprehensive report on the damage after concluding verification of the affected households.

    “We are making efforts to compile a comprehensive report to enable the agency to provide the necessary support or assistance to the victims,” he said.

    He advised Kano residents against dumping refuse in drains to avoid flooding.

  • Man docked over defamation of character

    Man docked over defamation of character

    A 50-year-old man, Opara Columba, was on Tuesday arraigned in a Kano Magistrates’ Court over alleged defamation of character.

    Columba, who resides at Church Road, Sabon Gari Kano, is standing trial on a count charge of defamation of character.

    He, however, denied committing the offence.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Yakubu Galadima, told the court that one Mr A.C. Agu, wrote a letter, dated May 30,2017, addressed to the Kano State Area Command, alleging that the defendant defamed his character.

    According to the prosecutor, the defendant told a lie against the complainant that he collected N40,000 from him.

    The defendant also alleged that the money was the complainant’s commission, as he was the caretaker of the house where the accused lives.

    “The house is located at Church Road, Sabon Gari Kano, “he said.

    Galadima said that the offence contravened Section 392 of the Penal Code.

    The Magistrate, Mr Zubair Inuwa, granted the accused bail in the sum of N30,000 and two reliable sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until July 5 for mention.

  • Govt to spend N57m to clear drains in Kano metropolis – Commissioner

    Govt to spend N57m to clear drains in Kano metropolis – Commissioner

    The Kano State Government says it will spend N57 million this year to clear drains in Kano metropolis to prevent flooding.

    The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ali Makoda, disclosed this on Sunday while monitoring the clearing of some of the drains in the state capital.

    Makoda said that the drains to be cleared would cover about 48,000 metres and the clearing would be a continuous process throughout the rainy season.

    He expressed dismay over the illicit disposal of waste into the drains by residents.

    “Careless attitudes of people disposing their wastes into the drains must be stopped in order to achieve a healthy environment,” Makoda said.

    He appealed to local government councils to ensure proper disposal by providing dump sites at strategic places within their jurisdictions.

    The commissioner further appealed to residents to complement government effort in imbibing the culture of personal and environmental hygiene to prevent disease, and save lives and property.