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Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Saturday felicitated former CBN governor, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on his 60th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanusi was born on July 31, 1961. Moghalu, a 2023 presidential aspirant, who was deputy to Sanusi during his time at the CBN, described the former Emir of Kano, as one of the World’s 100 most influencing persons. “At 60, you have made tremendous impact on Africa’s largest economy as governor of the CBN from 2009-2014. “Your impact still resonates on Nigeria’s national affairs and more broadly, in the sphere of Islamic religious and social affairs, as an author and public intellectual and on the global stage. “Not only were you honored as the World Central Bank Governor of the Year and Africa’s Central Bank Governor of the Year in 2012 by The Banker Magazine, you were named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Persons in the World in 201...

Suhaib Auwal Mu'az - Kano A philanthropist and APC elder statesman Malam Inuwa Waya has promised to sponsor all medical bills for the prominent Kannywood Actor Sani SK who has been battling for his health. Malam Inuwa Waya made this known during a visit to Sani SK's residence, as part of his regular Sallah visitations. Malam Inuwa Waya, expressed his concern over the plight of the Hausa actor, and vowed to take care of him until he is fully recovered. The philanthropist also offered the actor a generous donations, and assured him that he would stand up for the cause till the end. Since the arrival of Malam Inuwa Waya to Sani SK's house, his family and friends, including Kannywood actors, gathered in the house to express their gratitude to Malam Inuwa Waya for emergency aid brought to Sani SK.  In the last few months, the news of Sani SK's illness spreads around the world, but at that time the donations received was not enough to cure the illness. This is not...

The suspended Chairman of Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission (PCACC) Muhuyi Magaji may get up to 14 years for presenting false medical report to Kano state House of Assembly. The Historica Nigeria reports that a private legal practitioner in Kano Abdulaziz Adamu Ahmad said the act of Mr Magaji amount to an offence known as ‘forgery’ as stated by section 362 of Penal Code of Northern Nigeria. Mr. Magaji has on July 14 presented a medical report to Kano state House Assembly adhoc committee constituted to investigate a petition against him from office of the Accountant General of the state. The suspended Chairman of (PCACC) through his counsel Usman Fari said he was undergoing a medical diagnosis at National Hospital, Abuja. However, the Hospital in a letter dated July 19, 2021 and sent to clerk of Kano state House Assembly said there is no patient named ‘Muhuyi Magaji’ in their hospital record and no folder was opened in that name. Mr. Ahma...

Muslim faithfuls have been enjoined to portray sense of brotherhood and togetherness by giving out some portion of their sacrificial meat to  needy among them so that they too will celebrate this year's Eid-el-Kabir merrily.  The Director General Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Nasiru Alhassan Kabo made the call in his Sallah message to Muslims to mark the Sallah celebration currently taking place all over the world. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Board Ibrahim Abdullahi, and sent to 'THE NIGERIA NIGERIA'. Dr. Kabo says this is a sacred period where Muslims are required to put a smile unto the faces of their brothers as instructed by Islam. The Director General goes further to say that people should not be forgetful to the plight of others in view of the fact that the country is in trying times as enormous challenges bedevil the nation such as insecurity, inflation and other social vices that put a serious threat ...

As part of it's mandate to ensure free flow of traffic in the State, the Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) have concluded plans for the deployment of no fewer than 1,500 personnel across the State during the forthcoming Sallah Celebration in conjunction with other Security Agencies. This is to ensure effective control and free vehicle movements for all road users during the period. The officers have been charged to ensure motorists and other road users comply with all the State laws with regards to driving and the use of roads so as to prevent unnecessary traffic hold-ups recorded during such festivity in the past. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of KAROTA Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na'isa, and sent to 'THE HISTORICA NIGERIA' today. KAROTA warns that the Agency will arrest and prosecute anyone who violates traffic laws during the season as some unscrupulous persons have made it a habit to engage in dangerous driving the ...

Boboye Oyeyemi is the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission. In this interview he sheds more light on his job, personal life and other issues What motivated you to join the FRSC? I studied Electrical Engineering at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Not long afterwards, I obtained a PGD in Transport Management from the University of Lagos. My reason for joining the Federal Road Safety Corps is to save lives. I have always been passionate about this, and when the opportunity came, I seized the chance. When you have a passion for something, you tend to put in your best and get the desired results. I don’t regret choosing this career. I experience an indescribable feeling of fulfilment whenever I save lives on the highway, or when I talk to people about road safety. I was also motivated by the legendary Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka who was the founder and pioneer head of FRSC. Of course, this was and is a man that Nigerians look up to and any Nigerian would like to go ...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced its 2021 recruitment exercise for interested and eligible Nigerians. The Historica Nigeria reports that a FRSC is a para-military organization and the lead agency in road traffic administration and safety management in Nigeria. A statement released by the corps on the 2021 recruitment exercise stated that it is desirous of recruiting young, vibrant, intelligent, and patriotic individuals in the quest to advance its world-class status in 2021. Consequently, applications are invited from qualified candidates for appointment to the vacant positions below: 1. Officer Cadre Qualification: Candidates must possess the following: i. First Degree/HND from recognized Institutions of learning. ii. NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate. 2. Marshal Inspectorate Cadre a. Marshal Inspector I Qualifications Applicants must possess the following from recognized institutions: i. Double qualification RN/RM, Accident ...

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday explained why the agency has not approved any locally produced herbal medicine for the treatment of COVID-19. Prof. Adeyeye said no single drug had been found to cure COVID-19. The NAFDAC boss explained that medicinal products currently available can only reduce symptoms and increase the odds of survival. She warned researchers and other herbal medicine practitioners to desist from parading unverified medicinal products as suitable for the cure of COVID-19 without NAFDAC approval. A statement at the weekend in Abuja by NAFDAC’s resident media consultant, Sayo Akintola, said Prof. Adeyeye warned that such an act is a violation of its regulation and protocols. The NAFDAC boss also warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of onions and garlic in the bid to cure COVID-19. “If you eat too much your breath will be smelling and nobody wil...

The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested twenty suspected Internet fraudsters in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The suspects who were mostly youth in their early twenties were arrested by a team of operatives of the Commission following intelligence indicating that some Internet fraudsters were perpetrating fraudulent activities around Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. On the strength of the intelligence, a team of operatives was dispatched and they effected a raid on their hideouts and arrested the suspects. Investigation is ongoing and indicted suspects will be charged to court.

Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Kano State Abu Abdu Tambuwal has approved the deployment of 1,750 personnel to provide security cover at various Eid grounds, palaces, monuments, event and recreational centres across the State. This was contained in a statement signed by Command Public Relations Officer DSC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi and send to THE HISTORICA NIGERIA' Online Blog on Saturday. The statement added that NSCDC has been expanding its intelligence network with a view to nip in the bud any security threat in the State during the festive period.  Adding that the Corps is on alert and poised to deal decisively with miscreants or thugs who might unfortunately wish to foment trouble and disrupt public peace in whatever guise before, during and after Sallah celebrations. The Command urged the general public to be calm as all efforts are being made by the Corps and indeed all the security agencies for a hitch free 2021 Eid-el Kabir celebrations i...

Gwaram Local Government Area in Jigawa State has issued a 30 dag ultimatum to all commercial sex workers operating in the area to vacate. Council Chairman Alh. Zaharadden Abubakar disclosed this on Friday after he received a delegation of Sara community, a popular weekly market, in his office.  He said the aim is to tackle immorality in the local government. The Chairman ordered all the commercial sex workers operating in the area to present names of their suitors to the local Government authority before the expiration of the dateline. He explained that the council is ready to marry off all the indigenous repented commercial sex workers and take care of all the wedding responsibilities. Abubakar said the council will repatriate non-indigenous sex workers in the local Government back to their states of origin. He also directed the immediate closure of all clubs and beer parlors in the local Government. The council Boss said the council had mobilized police and other secu...

The Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna state, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, who was abducted on Sunday, has regained his freedom. Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Kaduna. He said the second class traditional ruler was released this evening, and is now in his palace. Jalige said details of how the ruler was freed would be communicated  in due course. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the emir was kidnapped with 10 members of his family in the early hour of Sunday, in Kajuru town of Kajuru Local Government Area.

Umar Idris Shuaibu - Kano Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced that his administration had already approved land for the Ruga project in the state, under the National Livestock Development Plan (NLDP).  A statement on Monday in Maiduguri by the Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to the governor, Mallam Isa Gusau, quoted Zulum as making the announcement in Abuja when he visited the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Sabo Nanono. “Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday visited the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alh. Mohammad Sabo Nanono in Abuja, towards domesticating the Federal Government’s programme on ranching otherwise known as ‘Ruga’ project. “Governor Zulum informed the Minister that he had already approved the land for the Ruga project under the National Livestock Development Plan. “Zulum explained that, in addition to the ongoing ranching project sited in the central part of Borno, the State was in another co...

  Umar Idris Shuaibu - Kano As many Fulani Associations in the State and Nigeria at large continue to emerged, Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has put the heads of Leadership of Fulani to form a 'Coalition of Fulani Associations', an association that will focus on core mandate of establishing so many association. The Governor in his effort to bring to an end the banditry that is highly linked to ugly behavior of some Fulani Herdsmen, ask them to come down to the State and take a home in any of the grazing reserves endowed in Kano. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who hails from traditional Fulani way of life made it compulsory upon him to give back to his community for years since before he became the Governor of Kano State. In an interview with Digital Journalist Umar Idris Shuaibu, Governor Ganduje assured the Coalition of Fulani Associations his total commitment towards improving the traditional setting of Fulani, to the modern system so as to benefit themselves ...

By Suhaib Auwal Mu'az Several reports from the National and International Organizations that fights drug abuse shows that 14.3 million Nigerians use hard drugs and Kano happens to be the epicenter of the menace.   Drug abuse has been the underlying factor of political thuggery and hooliganism, as politicians exploit young people by given them money and drugs for electoral violence or intimidation during campaigns.   The Kano politics is well-known for political thuggery and hooliganism, while politicians plays a key role in fueling the heinous act by sponsoring youth and handling drugs to them to carry out electoral violences or other politically related crimes.   Recently, Kano state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje condemned the act of some political leaders by engaging youth in political violence and fired a strong warning to political thugs and their sponsors.   This comes after one of the Kano state gubernatorial candidate His Excellency Inuwa Waya clear...