Salim Umar Ibrahim

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Kano State Government's Committee of Inquiry on the #EndBadGovernance protest has submitted its findings, revealing that 10 people were killed and property worth N11 billion destroyed during the demonstration. Lawan Wada, a retired judge and committee chairman, presented the report on Wednesday at a State Executive Council meeting held at the government house presided over by Governor Abba Yusuf.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

Salam Takaful Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical and equitable insurance practices by distributing surplus funds to over 200 participants at an event in Kano. The initiative, in line with the principles of Islamic insurance (Takaful), ensures that policyholders share in the financial surplus generated over the year.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of substandard lubricants in the country, warning that such products pose serious risks to consumers and the economy. The agency also revealed that it seized and destroyed counterfeit and substandard goods worth over N20 billion in 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to promote economic growth, industrialization and trade facilitation.

Jan 21, 2025 | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ali Muhammad, popularly known as Ali Nayara Mai Samba, has appealed to the teeming fans of the club to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, urging them to accept match outcomes with grace. The club chairman made the appeal when he held an interactive session with the members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter aimed at strengthening relations between the club and the media.

Jan 21, 2025 | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State is grappling with a growing internal crisis, stemming from a heated battle for supremacy and control between loyalists of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, and Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi. Jigawa, previously known for its relatively stable political climate, is now caught in a simmering conflict that threatens to destabilise the ruling party and governance.