2027 : Gov Yusuf Directs LG Chairs to Distribute PVCs, Empowers 5,200 Women With N260m Grants
By Joy Omagha Idam Ahead of the 2027 general Elections, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered all 44 local government chairmen to coordinate with local INEC offices to ensure thousands of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) reach their rightful owners, with a special emphasis on reaching women. Governor Yusuf announced the…
Omga007Tinubu’s Reforms Transforming South-East through Infrastructure, Security, Agriculture… Shettima
By Nkechinyere Ewa Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is driving economic transformation in the South-East through investments in infrastructure, agriculture, security, renewable energy and human capital development. Shettima said the Federal Government’s interventions in Ebonyi State and other parts of the region were aimed at strengthening economic integration, improving…
Kano Police Smash Kidnap Gang, Rescue Victims after 68 Days
… As State Governor Commends CP Bakori for Efforts in Crime Fighting By Joy Omagha Idam The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the State. The Command wishes to inform the public that in continuation of investigation into a…
Newly Sworn in Commissioner Mineral Resources, Assumes Office, Pledges to Revamp Mining Sector
By Joy Idam Kano State’s newly appointed Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Rt. Hon. Balarabe Sa’id Gani, has assumed duty with a pledge to revitalise the mining sector and strengthen its contribution to the state’s economic development. Speaking shortly after assuming office, the Commissioner said the Ministry under his leadership would implement the mining policies of…
NAWOJ FCT Mourns With NUJ FCT Council and VON Chapel Family On The Demise of Comrade Emilia Ohabunwa
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, deeply mourns the passing of Madam Emilia, a cherished and active member of our community. Her demise is a painful loss, not only to her immediate family but also to the Council, the Von Chapel family, and everyone whose life she touched. At this difficult moment,…
NUJ FCT Mourns VON Assistant Chief Producer, Emilia Ohabunwa – A jolly Great Fellow
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has received with deep shock and profound sadness the sudden passing of our dear colleague and member, Comrade Emilia Ohabunwa, an Assistant Chief Producer with the Voice of Nigeria (VON). She was a jolly good fellow, full of life, warmth and dedication – and her death has…
Weekenders Magazine Hon Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa On Appointment As Kano Commissioner Information
A Vote of Confidence in Competence, Experience and Effective Public Communication The Management and Editorial Board of Weekenders Magazine heartily congratulates Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on his successful screening and endorsement by the Kano State House of Assembly, following his nomination by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as Commissioner for Information, Kano State. We consider…
A Flourishing Sporting Weekend for Nigeria … Rt Hon Shaibu
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has described Nigeria’s growing global presence in sports as phenomenal, following a remarkable weekend of achievements by the country’s young athletes. Barely 24 hours after Nigeria’s Flamingos were crowned FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup champions in Morocco, two Nigerian…