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Jubilation in Kano as Governor Ganduje declares free, compulsory education

Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, May 29, declared free primary and secondary education for school age children in the state.‎ He made the declaration in his acceptance speech, shortly after being sworn in as Kano State Governor for second term in Kano. He promised free and compulsory basic education for all schoolage children in Kano. According to him, tertiary education for Kano indigenes will also be subsidised, as government consolidates on the achievements so far recorded in healthcare delivery. READ ALSO: LIVE UPDATES: Inauguration day in Nigeria as Buhari, governors take oath of office Ganduje said he would establish new company known as “Kano State Small Town Water Supply Agency” to carter for the water needs of communities in rural areas. He also promised to boost agriculture and reiterated his administration’s policy of zero tolerance to corruption. The governor was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Kano state, Justice Nuradeen Sagir Umar, alongside hi

Live Updates: Muhammadu Buhari's Inauguration for 2nd term

President Muhammadu Buhari and 29 state governor-elects who emerged winners from the 2019 general elections will today, Wednesday, May 29, take their oath of office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Buhari the winner of the 2019 presidential election. According to the electoral body, Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to defeat his closest rival Atiku Abubakar of the PDP who polled 11,262,978 to lose the election with a margin of 3,928,869 votes. Though Atiku who claimed he scored 18,356,732 votes to defeat Buhari whom he claimed scored 16,741,430 votes is challenging the election at the presidential election tribunal, the tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration of President Buhari. The suit was filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP) and Ambrose Oworu, its presidential candidate. However, today's inauguration for a second term is expected be a low-key affair , according to the minister of information and culture, La

Man flogged 40 lashes in market square for eating mango during Ramadan

- Ibrahim Ismail has received 40 lashes for eating mango during Ramadan - The action contravenes section 370 of penal code law of Jigawa state - The flogging exercise took place at Ringim market square after a court official read before the public the ‘offence’ committed by Ismail Ibrahim Ismail, a 20-year-old man found guilty of eating mango during the Islamic holy month has received 40 lashes for his crime. Imail who was accused of eating while other healthy Muslims were fasting was found guilty by an upper Shariah court in Ringim local government area of Jigawa state. READ ALSO: Governor Shettima's steward kills self Premium Times reports that the judge, Safiyanu Ya’u, ordered that the victim should be flogged 40 times in a market square to served as a deterrent to others. According to him, the action of the victim contravenes section 370 of penal code law of Jigawa state. According to the news medium, the flogging exercise took place at Ringim market square after a cou

Listen to Runtown - Emotions. It will amaze you!

Each of Runtown tracks deserves a place in the world best music charts. It is impossible to stop listening to his new banger Runtown - Emotions. You cannot afford to miss this musical sensation. This song is a mix of juicy music and beautiful lyrics. Are you ready to listen to something explosive? Runtown - Emotions description Released: May 23rd, 2019 Format: mp3 Genre: pop Length: 3:26 min Label: Soundgod Music Runtown - Emotions will kick your bad mood away. All you need to do is to listen to this danceable melody and to the pleasant voice of the singer. It is totally okay if you feel the desire to dance and smile. The musician never ceases to delight us with good music, and this song is another cool track. Runtown - Emotions reviews and comments Runtown - Emotions has been well received by its audience. Here are some YouTube comments about the song Banger!Drake needs to be featured on this track..this is his type of jam! @iNspiration TV How to listen to Runtow

More sweet photos from Genevieve's 40th birthday celebration emerge online

Making pleasant memories is part of life. Top Nollywood celebrities recently gathered to mark the 40th birthday of Genevieve Nnaji and photos from the private party have been circulating online. Earlier, Legit.ng shared the first photos from the special occasion which was also a celebration of a new movie titled Girls Cot. Most of the celebs present have taken to their social media pages to share photos from the fun-filled weekend bash. Just recently, Nollywood queen, Omotola Jalade shared more photos from the special event. Many familiar faces including that of Koko master himself, D'banj was captured as they all had a good time celebrating many years of friendship, hard work and fame. Many fans are hailing Genevieve for once again exuding class in marking her 40th birthday. With just close friends around, the actress showed the world how to be at the top of your game and still find time to party hard with colleagues and friends. READ ALSO: Faces of Nollywood actors who gra