By Hafsat Muhammad
September 7th
The katsina state government say it will financially support students who are indigiens state at various katsina higher institutions. This is to enable them offset their tuition fees.
The state government’s aid according to the release was necessitated by the economic hardship of fuel subsidy removed.
Governor Dikko Umar Rodda has also announced a 50 percent subsidy on motorcycle registration in the state .
” This is to allow for more people particularly commercial motorcycle operates to obtain new plate number and other vehicle particulars ” he said .
The Governor revealed this to the representative of about 50 association who paid him a solidarity visit as he marked his 100 days in office.
He added, however the subsidy would remain effective for only one month he also call on members of the house of representatives for Musawa/Matazu , Mani/Bindawa, Batagarawa/Rimi/Charanchi. Federal Constituencies for supporting katsina state students from their areas in tertiary institutions to settle their registration fees.
He then assured that the state Government would soon roll out policies that would better the living standards of katsina masses.
2023 PEPC JUDGEMENT: NIGERIA UNITY, SHETTIMA SAYS
By Olasunkanmi Temitope
7th September
The vice-president, Mr Kashim Shettima, has said that the judgement delivered by the Presidetial Election Petition Court is a testimony to the fate Nigerians have in President Bola Tinubu and his administration.
“There is dignity of every person that we need to honour and cherish. We want to thank you; the journey is just beginning and we want to call on Nigerians, let us unite” he said.
The vice-president declared that. “”What binds us together supersedes whatever divides us, let us unite as a people and face our common challenges.
He proceed, ” today is a great day for Nigeria. The Nigerian judiciary has proved itself to be the guardians of justice and fairness against the sirens of deception”.
Remember, in this battle for the survival of the nation, in this grand symphony of democracy, your voice, your vote is the note that cannot be silenced but even in this our moment of triumph, we are not going to be tampered, we will work for the unity of this nation.
“Democracy as you all know is not a destination but a journey and it takes our resolve, our intent, our commitment to be the custodians of the will of the people”.
TINUBU AND OPPONENTS:PATRIOTIC CITIZENS
By Khadija Abdulfatai
September 7th
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation.
This followed the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) in Abuja.
In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said, he welcomed the judgment of the Tribubal with “an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities.”
The President believes the Presidential Candidates and Political Parties that have lawfully exercised their rights by participating in the 2023 general elections and the judicial process, which followed, have affirmed Nigeria’s democratic credentials.
He urged his challengers to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations, manifesting into support for the Government to improve the livelihood of all Nigerians.
President Tinubu thanked Nigerians for the mandate given to him to serve the country while promising to meet and exceed their expectations.
BONIFACE NOMINATED FOR BUNDESLIGA PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD
By Ogbemudia Christian Aimwonmwan
7th September
Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Player of the Month Award
Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface has been nominated for the Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month awards in the German Bundesliga.
Boniface has enjoyed a good start to the current campaign for Bayer Leverkusen after joining from Union Saint-Gilloise.
The 22-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists in his first three games for Xabi Alonso’s side..
His impressive record earned him his first international call-up to the Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (Afcon) clash against Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday.
Also nominated alongside Boniface is Bayern Munich’s duo of Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies.
Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg), Kevin Behrens (Union Berlin), and Benjamin Henrichs (Leipzip) are part of the six-man nominee list.
KATSINA GOVERNOR VOWS NEVER TO NEGOTIATE WITH TERRORISTS
By Abba Batholomew Adikwu
September 7th
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, yesterday, said terrorists were increasing attacks on some communities in the state to get the government to the negotiation table.
Radda, who stated this at a briefing marking his administration’s 100 days, vowed that his government would neither negotiate with nor pay ransom to terrorists, no matter what they do.
However, he said his government would accept any terrorist that decides to surrender and renounce his ways.
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop awards Night
By Waliyat Abdulsalam
7th September
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, won two awards on Wednesday. The Oscar-nominated diva bagged the Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards in London, United Kingdom, on September 6, 2023.
Tems was on ground to receive her laurel, which was presented by BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie and BBC Radio 1 presenter Julie Adenuga. In her acceptance speech, the ‘Essence’ crooner said she has her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, and faith to thank for her career success so far.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Tems was named the Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach on September 6, 2023.
She was recognised for her songwriting credits on ‘Free Mind’, Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’, and Future and Drake’s ‘Wait For U.’
36 dead in Brazil cyclone, with over 1,000 people still waiting for rescue
By Faith Chidera
7th September, 2023
The storms, which started Monday, left whole neighborhoods submerged in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The death toll from a cyclone that unleashed torrential rain and flooding on southern Brazil rose to at least 36 on Wednesday, September 6, authorities said, as the region braced for more violent weather. With the flood waters forcing some residents to climb onto their roofs, a major emergency operation was underway, with one official saying more than 1,000 people were awaiting rescue.
The storms, which started Monday, left whole neighborhoods submerged in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. “The water rose so fast, I didn’t even have time to take anything with me. I lost everything,” said Paulo Roberto Neto Vargas, 39, a resident of the hard-hit town of Roca Sales, where emergency workers recovered six bodies. “There were so many people screaming, calling for help. We’re only alive thanks to God,” he told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Flash floods and landslides obliterated huge swathes of the affected communities, leaving trails of wrecked houses and muddy brown water. It is the latest in a series of deadly weather disasters to hit Brazil, which experts say are likely being made worse by climate change. Governor Eduardo Leite, who went on a flyover of flood-hit areas, said thousands of people were waiting to be rescued. “There are still a lot of families stranded on the roofs of their houses,” he said.
The governor, who declared a state of emergency, called it the deadliest weather disaster ever to hit Rio Grande do Sul, as hundreds of rescue workers, police and volunteers continued efforts to reach areas cut off by flooding.
ALHAJI BARA’U DAHIRU MANGAL HAS ATTENDED INTERNATIONAL MARKER CONFERENCE IN INDIA.
By Ogbemudia Christian Aimwonmwan
7th September, 2023
The business man of Katsina state GOC Alhaji Bara’u Dahiru Mangal has attended the international conference in India.
The event is organized by marketers and rice people in the world to promote business in the countries they come from.
Alhaji Bara’u Dahiru Mangal is the owner of Max air Airlines,Afdin construction company,Mangal rice and Mangal cement etc.
May Allah give them the ability to discuss what will bring to Katsina state and the country, may He bring them back safely.
NEW MOTHER OSAKA SET TO RETURN AT 2024 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
By Ogbemudia Christian Aimwonmwan
7th September, 2023
SPORTS NEWS
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka plans to return to tennis in time for the 2024 Australian Open, saying her break from the sport “really fueled a fire in me”.
The 25-year-old Japanese star gave birth to daughter Shai in July and hasn’t played since September 2022, when she made her last tournament appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
In an interview with ESPN at the US Open on Wednesday, Osaka replied “yes” when asked if she would be in Melbourne at the start of next year.
Osaka, who participated in a mental health forum with swimming legend Michael Phelps at Flushing Meadows, said she was anticipating making a full-time return to the women’s tour in 2024.
The top ranked player in the world in 2019, Osaka — who grew up in the United States — is now ranked 603rd.
She has won four Grand Slam singles titles with triumphs in the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021 and the US Open in 2018 and 2020