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Nigeria’s ace photojournalist, Maikatanga wins GLF Africa 2022 award

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Sani Maikatanga

Sani Mohammed Maikatanga, a popular photojournalist from Kano State has won the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Africa Award 2022 Photo Competition with the most votes.

With this milestone, Maikatanga has become the first Kano indigene to win the award.

Maikatanga won the award with his photograph, Fishers on the Run, taken at the Argungu Fishing Festival in 2020.

Born in Kano city, Maikatanga started his sojourn in photojournalism in 2000, when he became a reporter and photographer with FIM magazine, a Kannywood Film industry tabloid that brings news about Hausa film artists

The illustrious career of Maikatanga at FIM magazine spanned to 9 years where, at the same time, he became a photographer and reporter at LEADERSHIP from 2005- 2006.

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The photo that won Maikatanga the award

The photo that won Maikatanga the award

In 2009, Maikatanga’s career took another giant milestone where he was employed by Media Trust, publishers of Daily Trust newspaper, where he bowed out in 2021.

 Award of Excellence by Inspire Arewa Youth Initiative
2020.

– Inspirational and Creativity Award by Rescue the women
Foundation (REWOFO) on 11th of January 2020.

– Second prize Winner of the photo contest award, China –
Nigeria friendly in pictures contest. Organised by the embassy of
the people’s republic of China and federal republic of Nigeria to
mark the 70th anniversary of founding of republic of China, 2019.

– Certificate of participation, The Now Collective photography conference in Lagos, 2019.

– Award of Merit on contributions toward empowering Youths
by Northern Trendz awards 2019.
– Best photographer by Arewa in Ghana group, 2018.

– Best Arewa Photojournalist by Sautin Arewa Rntertainment, 2018.

– Best supporting photographer by Gamji Pearls Kaduna, 2017.

Maikatanga in action

Maikatanga in action

– Best brand photographer of the year by Kaduna fashion and award, 2017.

– Best Enterpreneur for outstanding achievement photography industry by KDC Award 2016.

-Certificate of merit award by Youth observers forum on democracy and the press. 2009. As Photojournalist with Daily Trust newspapers.

– Merit award by Iyan Tama Multimedia Nig. LTD. Kano for tremendous contribution and support to the growth and development of Hausa movie industry. 2010.

– Award excellence by Yahoo Group
(finafinan_hausa@yahoogroup.com). Toward the contribution on
film industry for over 10 years of FIM Magazine famous hausa
mujallar, 2007, among others.

Maikatanga is happily married with wife and children in Kano state.

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Military Needs 500,000 Personnel To Defeat Insurgency-Retired General

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A former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Pat Akem-Vingir (rtd), says the military needs at least 500,000 personnel to eliminate terror groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

“Our army is small. We need to have an army of at least 500,000 personnel,” the retired general said on the Friday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television

The Nigerian military has about 230,000 personnel, according to the ranking platform, Global Fire Power. Maj-Gen Akem-Vingir said much of the successes of the military in the theatre of war in Nigeria’s North-East zone have been lost because of the lack of manpower to hold the ground after clearance operations.

He said until there is sufficient manpower to secure territories after terrorist dislodgement, the blood-thirsty marauders would continue to regain those places.

He said, “When you are fighting insurgency, you must capture ground and hold it. It takes troops to do that. When you capture ground, then you build and hold so that people can resume their lives and there will be security but if you are clearing areas and you are not holding, then they (terrorists) will come back.”

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The retired general also said the government should not recognise the newly formed terror group Lakurawa wreaking havoc in the North-West geopolitical zone of the country.

Maj-Gen Akem-Vingir described the Lakurawa group as “one small tiny group” seeking attention.

He said, “We shouldn’t recognise them, we shouldn’t even discuss them because they will think they are being noticed now and want to do more.

“They are one small tiny group that shouldn’t even get out attention; that should be swatted away – that shouldn’t be given any energy to feed upon. They are seeking attention.”

He urged the government to empower the military with the right equipment, training, and the “full authority” to crush the enemies of the state.

The former army provost said, “The president needs to give the instruction to security agencies in the open where Nigerians will hear it.

“When he does that openly, and tell them I want to see your needs on my table in two weeks because, without security, you can’t be talking about governance.”

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APC Youth Reject Ganduje’s Daughter’s Appointment, Demand Reversal

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A fresh controversy has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as youths within the party strongly reject the proposed appointment of Asiya Ganduje, daughter of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as Director of Community and Rural Development in the newly established Northwest Development Commission (NWDC).

A leaked letter circulating in the media reveals that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, recommended Fatima Ganduje and 10 others for key director positions in the commission. This revelation has ignited backlash from APC youths, who are now calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the nomination.

Leading the opposition is renowned APC youth activist Sadiq Ali Sango, who has publicly condemned the appointment, describing it as an attempt by Ganduje to turn the APC into a family business.

According to Sadiq Sango Many loyal APC members worked tirelessly for the party’s success, yet Ganduje is only concerned about his family.

“He already holds two appointments, his son is a director in a federal agency, and now he wants to impose his daughter in the Northwest Development Commission. This is unfair, undemocratic, and must be stopped.”

He further stressed that the APC in Kano has a pool of qualified and competent individuals who deserve such appointments.

The youth activist urged President Tinubu to dismiss the proposal and appoint a more deserving APC member from Kano State.

“We call on President Tinubu to uphold fairness and reject this appointment. The APC is not a personal empire for a few privileged families. We demand justice for hardworking party members who have been sidelined.”

This is not the first time Sadiq Ali Sango has taken a stand against Ganduje. He was previously at the forefront of calls for Ganduje’s removal as APC National Chairman, a move that sparked heated debates within and beyond Kano State.

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Bayero University Promotes Seven Communication Scholars to Professors

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Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has promoted seven distinguished communication scholars to the ranks of Professors and Associate Professors. The promotions were approved by the Governing Council of the university in recognition of their hard work and immense contributions to the field of Communication and Media Studies.

Among those promoted to the rank of Professor are Dr. Nura Ibrahim and Dr. Hadiza Ibrahim. Their dedication and scholarly excellence have earned them this prestigious title, acknowledging their impact on academic research and teaching in the field.

Additionally, the university has promoted five scholars to the rank of Associate Professor. These include Dr. Ruqayyah Aliyu Yusuf, affectionately referred to as “Academic Mummy” by her students and colleagues, Dr. Sule Yau Sule, Dr. Hassan Yau, and Dr. Ibrahim Siraj Adhama. Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing communication studies and mentoring the next generation of scholars.

The promotions reflect Bayero University’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting the professional growth of its faculty members. The newly promoted professors and associate professors are expected to continue their valuable contributions to research, teaching, and community service, further enhancing the university’s reputation as a leading institution for higher education in Nigeria.

The university community has warmly congratulated the promoted scholars, celebrating their achievements and looking forward to their continued success in their respective academic pursuits.

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