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Kano State Government Constitutes Committee On Integration Of ALMAJIRI EDUCATION

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Kano state government has constituted a 10-man committee, headed by the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, to harmonize and streamline multi-agency efforts aimed at integrating Quranic and Tsangaya Education into the Universal Basic Education Programme.

The state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje announced this today during a Basic Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA, stakeholders meeting at the Government House in Kano.

He disclosed that “the committee is mandated to register Quranic and Tsangaya schools, ensure curriculum integration, develop feeding arrangement and sort out the issue of uniform for the Almajirai”.

Dr. Ganduje added that the committee would focus on integration of Teachers (Alarammomi), identity cards for the Almajirai, accommodation and elements of comfort and convenience like lavatories.

He said the committee would look at other issues incidental to their assignment and submit a report within the next four weeks.

The governor, who stressed determination to strengthen delivery and outcomes in the basic education sector of the state, highlighted that the reform in the Almajiri Education System was aimed at ensuring that the society benefitted from the potentials inherent in the almajirai.

In a statement by Ameen K Yassar Director General Media and Communications said The State Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner for Higher Education, the State Executive Chairman, SUBEB, the Special Adviser on Free and Compulsory Education and the Chairman, Community Promotion Council are members of the Committee.

Others are the Chairman, Quranic and Islamiyya Schools Board, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education while the BESDA Focal Person is to serve as Secretary.

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Murder: Family of Slain Teenager Plans Protest, Legal Action Against Kaduna Govt

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29 days after ‘AHMED MUSA’ was brutally killed in Government Technical College Malali Kaduna, family of the deceased planning to go to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them.

In a statement on Monday, jointly signed by the deceased father Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), and the members of the family.

They stated that the incident was a “reflection of how insecure and unsafe” Nigeria has become for young people striving for a better future.

The family demanded “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served, warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise.”

Among their demands, they called on the state government to acknowledge that “students are no longer safe in their communities. If young people can be killed in such gruesome circumstances, what hope is left for the future of Nigeria? a formal apology from the kaduna state Government and comprehensive compensation for the family.

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We demand Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N560,300,000), as compensation from kaduna state government.”

“We think the time has come for the Kaduna State Government and all who are on the side of humanity to respond to the cry for remediation of the family and relations of the deceased student.
That is why we will go to court.”

“Also, we warn kaduna state government, that if they didn’t meet up with our demands we will be forced to mobilise the full strength of the masses movement across kaduna State in protest.

“This is about the fundamental right to life that every Nigerian student deserves. We will not sit idle while students are hunted and butchered.

Recall, the father on a petition dated 24th February 2025which was addressed to the executive governor of Kaduna state through the honorable commissioner of education, appealing for comprehensive investigation to un-cover those behind his son death, and whoever is found to have a hand in the death of his son should be punish accordingly.
And also demanded from kaduna state government adequate compensation for negligence being the custodian of the deceased Ahmed Musa.

In another development, the Chief Magistrate court of Kabala Doki in Kaduna State has adjourned the Ahmed Musa murder Case again, against 4 kaduna state vigilance service (KADVIS) personnel on charges of criminal conspiring and negligence which cause the death of Ahmed Musa.till 17th April 2025 because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court, because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court.

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Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Of Gov. Fubara, Deputy

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Rivers State House Of Assembly has passed a resolution raising impeachment allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu

The Assembly mandates Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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Amnesty International to NYSC: Stop threatening corps member who criticised Tinubu

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Amnesty International has condemned officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly sending threatening messages to a corps member who criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over rising inflation and economic hardship.

Daily Trust had reported how the corps member in a widely circulated video shared on Tiktok expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.

 

She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens.

After her video gained traction, the serving corps member claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials.

 

She shared another video in which she was receiving calls from an NYSC official.

In the video, the official could be heard saying, “Are you normal? Keep quiet and bring down the video you posted.”

Reacting, Amnesty International, in a post on X, said instead of threatening her, the authorities “should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.”

“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.

“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the human rights organisation said.

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