fbpx
Connect with us

Kano News

Kano State Higher Education Adviser Calls for Zero Tolerance on Drug Abuse in Higher Institutions

Published

on

 

The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Higher Education, Professor Auwalu Haliru Arzai, has urged higher institutions of learning to intensify efforts towards achieving zero tolerance for drug abuse, immoralities, and other social vices among students in the state.

Professor Auwalu Arzai made the call during a familiarization visit to the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies, popularly known as CAS Kano, as part of his efforts to tour the 12 higher institutions owned by the Kano government.

“I am impressed with the superlative performance of the College of Education and Preliminary Studies Kano, and its conversion to the College of Education is a laudable achievement as it will now attract Tetfund and other funding for infrastructural development,” he said.

Professor Arzai revealed that the State allocated 2.1 billion Naira in the 2024 budget for the College to acquire additional hectares of land and other infrastructure at the college’s New Campus in Kunchi Local Government and the City campus in Kano.

#

Earlier, the Provost of the College, Dr. Sanusi Ahmad Yakubu, highlighted the college’s excellence and its status as the first and best higher institution in Kano, maintaining zero tolerance for drug abuse and examination malpractice for over five decades since its inception in 1972.

Dr. Sanusi added that the college offers an NCE program in various courses, in addition to the IJMB and remedial studies, with over 30 PhD holders in the College.

The Provost commended the efforts of the incumbent administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for improving educational indices and solicited the government to expedite the completion of the ongoing projects in the college and address other demands.

Jigawa High Court Sentences Two Men To Life Imprisonment For Sodomising 7 Boys

During the visit, the Special Adviser interacted separately with management, leaders of the staff unions, and students.

 

Kano News

YPP Chairman Commends Kano Governor for Intervening in Two Remote Villages

Published

on

 

The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kano, Barrister SS Umar, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for intervening in two remote villages, Danshayi in Rimin Gado Local Government and Gishiri Wuya in Warawa Local Government Area, due to the lack of schools and roads in the area.

The YPP Chairman made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.

He said, “I learned that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf heard the plight of the two communities over Arewa Radio regarding the lack of schools and good roads. The governor’s prompt intervention was timely.”

When the governor heard the information, he immediately dispatched the state commissioner of education to assess the place, which is a commendable initiative.

Barrister SS Umar added that the allocation of 31 percent to education for the 2025 fiscal year is a welcome development.

#

 

Continue Reading

Kano News

Sarkin Shanono Confers Traditional Title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina A. Sadiq

Published

on

Dr Amina Al Sadiq

 

The Sarkin Shanono in Kano North, Northwestern Nigeria, has conferred the title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina Al Sadiq, a philanthropist and founder of the non-governmental organization Captain Guidance and Counseling Foundation (CGC’p).

The ceremony, which took place at Shanono town in the palace of Sarkin Shanono on Friday, was attended by dignitaries from many parts of Kano State, including Dr. Amina’s friends, on Friday, November 9, 2024.

#

Apart from heading the foundation, Dr. Amina is a veteran journalist and a university lecturer, which enables her to offer philanthropic gestures.

Sarkin Shanono said Dr. Amina was chosen due to her diligence and steadfastness in doing what she stood for, especially doing good for society.

In her remarks, Dr. Amina thanked Sarkin Shanono for the gesture and vowed to continue doing her best in serving humanity.

Part of her engagement is public enlightenment for people across the world related to their lives. This includes marriage counseling, lifestyle advice, community projects, public enlightenment programs, catering services programs, personal hygiene counseling, and interior decoration ideas.**

Continue Reading

Kano News

Gov. Yusuf, Falana SAN, Secure the Release of 71 Kano Minors Arrested During August Protest

Published

on

 

 

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been unwavering in his commitment to securing the release of the teenagers, vowing to pursue all legal avenues to ensure their freedom.

In a statement, issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf expressed gratitude for the collective efforts of human rights advocates, including renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN, and others who fought tirelessly to secure the minors’ release.

“The Federal Government has today withdrawn the treason charges against the minors, who were primarily from Kano State.

#

“This is a victory for justice and human dignity,” said Barr. Suleiman Dantsoho, one of the human rights lawyers representing the teenagers.

He went on to praise Governor Yusuf for his dedication to the cause, noting that the Governor’s leadership and advocacy had been instrumental in ensuring the teenagers’ freedom.

“We commend Governor Abba Yusuf for his unwavering support and commitment to human rights and the dignity of his people,” Dantsoho added.

The teenagers are set to be formally handed over to Governor Yusuf by Vice President Kashim Shettima later today, before being flown back to Kano via Max Air.

This landmark decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals, especially minors, and demonstrates the power of legal advocacy in the face of injustice.

 

Continue Reading

Trending