BREAKING: Another Kano market on fire A dawn fire outbreak has destroyed no fewer than 50 shops at the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in Dakata area of Kano State. The chairman of the market’s fire committee, Dauda Haruna Chula, confirmed the incident, saying the inferno started around 5:40am. on Friday. He explained that the affected shops were mainly small-scale businesses engaged in oil production, as well as recycling of plastics and nylon. According to him, the fire was still raging as of the 5:40am. “From the preliminary what we have seen, about 50 shops are already down and the…
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Tinubu’s Executive Order May Raise FG, States, LG Allocations by N15tn The Federal Government, states and local government councils may receive additional revenue allocations of about N14.57tn following a new executive order signed by President Bola Tinubu directing that key oil and gas revenues be paid directly into the Federation Account. The directive, signed by Bola Tinubu, mandates that royalty oil, tax oil, profit oil, profit gas and other revenues due under production sharing, profit sharing and risk service contracts be remitted straight into the Federation Account, rather than being retained by agencies and special funds. An analysis of…
Falgore Extends Ramadan Greetings to Muslim Faithful By Adamu Murtala Ahmad The Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his greetings to Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. This message was contained in a statement issued by Spokesperson Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai on Thursday. Falgore said Ramadan reflects the true embodiment of compassion, sharing, and supporting one another. FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged Nuhu Ribado Phone Tapping Claim on Arise TV MRA Urges Government, Stakeholders to Revive Radio Sector on World Radio Day Falgore further emphasized…
FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged Nuhu Ribado Phone Tapping Claim on Arise TV By Pulse Time Nigeria The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is now facing a three-count charge filed by the Federal Government at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja over alleged unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 was filed on Monday, barely three days after Mr El-Rufai said during a live interview on Arise TV that the NSA’s phone conversation was intercepted, and that he heard the NSA directing security operatives…
N’Assembly Moves to Shift 2027 Presidential Poll to Feb 13 The National Assembly has announced an emergency return to plenary as lawmakers consider shifting the 2027 presidential election to February 13 instead of the earlier scheduled February 20. The move follows growing concerns about the clash between the election timetable and the Ramadan fasting period. Punch Newspaper correspondent reported that ,Lawmakers are expected to review sections of the Electoral Act to accommodate the change. The emergency sitting will hold at 11 a.m. on Tuesday after the recess was cut short. In a notice issued by the Clerk to the National…
MRA Urges Government, Stakeholders to Revive Radio Sector on World Radio Day By Aishat J. Ahmad The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government and key industry stakeholders to urgently revitalize Nigeria’s radio sector, stressing that radio remains one of the most affordable and accessible platforms for information and civic engagement despite rapid changes in technology and media consumption. In the statement signed by its Programme Officer, Ms. Adesewa Akintokun MRA on Friday,described radio as a powerful tool for information, education, emergency alerts, cultural expression, and democratic participation, noting that since its introduction in Nigeria in…
Groups Push for Law to Regulate House Agents, Property Dealers to Curb Security Threats in Kano Know Your Neighbor Community Development Initiative, in collaboration with sister organizations, convene a roundtable discussion to support a motion before the Kano State legislature aimed at strengthening community security through the regulation of real estate and house agents across the state. Speaking at the meeting, Comrade Muhammad Sani Garba said Kano witnessed rising security concerns connected to the ease with which individuals rent, buy, or occupy houses without proper identification or traceable records. Nasir El-Rufai Defends Rabiu Kwankwaso Over Sharia Law Controversy He…
Nasir El-Rufai Defends Rabiu Kwankwaso Over Sharia Law Controversy He said The Focus was Unfair and Selective By jimoh Michael Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defended former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over the controversy surrounding the implementation of Sharia law in northern Nigeria, saying it is misleading to single him out among other leaders who adopted the same legal framework. El-Rufai spoke on Friday during a political programme on Arise TV where he addressed current political developments and speculation about his future presidential ambition. He said although politics remains fluid, he has not taken any decision to…
NAWOJ Kano Celebrates Its Members Hajiya Nafisa Murtala Ahmad and Aisha J. Ahmad for Receiving Excellence Award in Health Reporting The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has celebrated two of its members, Hajiya Nafisa Murtala Ahmad of Express Radio and Aisha J. Ahmad of Aminci Radio, for receiving an Excellence Award in Health Reporting. The recognition was given by the Kano State Ministry of Health in partnership with the Gammun Centre for Care and Development Nigeria, in appreciation of their contributions to advancing awareness and reporting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kano State. The statement was…
Kano Ministry Of Health in Partnership with Gammun Center Honours Professionals, Media Contributors for Advancing NCD Services By Musa Mamman The Kano State Ministry of Health with support from Gammun Centre for Care and Development Nigeria,through its Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) unit, has organized an award ceremony to recognize outstanding professionals and contributors supporting the development of Macadamia services across the state, The event brought together health officials, professional bodies, development partners, and media representatives to celebrate individuals and organizations that have contributed to strengthening NCD prevention, treatment, and public awareness in Kano State. Awards of excellence were presented by the…