By Muhammad Sulaiman
The registration fees at Bayero University Kano, once known as one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria, have now skyrocketed to a minimum of 105,000 for new students.
This increase has come as a shock for many students, who are expressing their disappointment and frustration.
Details later.
By Muhammadu Sabiu
Ángel Di Maria, the Argentine winger, is set to join Benfica in a verbal agreement.
According to a renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, “Ángel Di Maria will become new Benfica player next week, verbal agreement sealed”.
He added that the deal will be valid until June 2024.
Di Maria’s arrival is expected to boost Benfica’s attacking prowess, and the signing is being hailed as an impressive move.
Fans eagerly await the official announcement and anticipate the impact the talented winger will have on the team’s success.
By Muhammadu Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his presidential diaspora engagement in Paris, France, today, meeting with Nigerians residing in the country.
This is contained in a short statement released by the President’s aide, Dada Olusegun, via his Facebook handle.
He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hold[s] his first presidential diaspora engagement in Paris, France with Nigerians Living in France today.”
The event, marked by a spirit of unity and dialogue, provided an opportunity for President Tinubu to engage with the Nigerian community abroad and discuss their concerns, aspirations, and ideas.
By Muhammadu Sabiu
All five passengers of a missing submersible near the Titanic catastrophes, according to sub operator OceanGate, have died.
It’s now suspected that Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and his son Suleman Dawood have tragically passed away, the company said in a sombre statement on Thursday.
The firm expressed condolences to every member of their families during this tragic time and described the men as true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans.
“We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew. This is an extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss.
“This is a very sad time for the entire explorer community, and for each of the family members of those lost at sea,” it says in a condolence message.
The above is contained in a statement signed by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President Special Duties, Communications and Strategy. It reads:
We have followed with consternation the viral story of the purported 114% increase in the salary of the President, Vice President, elected Federal and State political office holders and judicial officers.
We state without any equivocation that President Bola Tinubu has not approved any salary increase, and no such proposal has been brought before him for consideration.
While we recognise that it is within the constitutional remit of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to propose and fix salaries and allowances of political office holders and Judicial Officers, such cannot come to effect until it has equally been considered and approved by the President.
It is important to note that RMAFC, through its Public Relations Manager, has responded to this fake story being circulated and has already set the record straight.
However, this unfounded story gained prominence on social media and in a section of mainstream media, again, bringing to the fore the danger fake news poses to society and our national well-being.
The misinformation was, obviously, contrived to create an ill will for the new administration and slow down the upward momentum and massive goodwill the Tinubu-led administration is currently enjoying among Nigerians as a result of its fast-paced, dynamic and progressive policies.
It is important to reiterate to journalists, media managers, and members of the public that stories on government activities and policy issues that do not emanate from approved official communication channels should be ignored.
Media practitioners are enjoined to, at all times, cross-check their stories to ensure accurate reportage, which is the hallmark of responsible journalism.
By Uzair Adam Imam
The news making the round about the increment in school fees by the management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has dragged many students into a sheer panic while others fear the increment would be the end of their academic journey.
However, the school management debunked the circulated news on Wednesday and described it as fake news meant to startle students.
Malam Lamara Garba, the school Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, told The Daily Reality that the story was baseless, urging the general public to reject it as “there is no official disclosure on that effect”.
The Daily Reality recalled that the news about the increment in the school fees to N170,000, initially said to be leaked information, has gone viral since the beginning of the last week.
The Students Union Government (SUG) claimed to have made several attempts to highlight the negative consequences the increment would have on students and subsequently held two meetings on the process with the school management.
Auwal Lawal Nadabo, the school acting SUG President, stated that all their efforts were in vain as the school management remained firmly on its stands after all the meetings.
Nadabo, who relayed this on a Facebook post, said, “The school management, after all consultations and finalizing the proposed fees, called for a second meeting where it was confirmed to the student leaders that the new range of school fees would be N97,000 to N170,000, as the case may be.
However, asked whether what the SUG President said was true, Garba denied knowledge of the meetings, saying, “I don’t even know when they had the said meeting with the management.”
By Ahmad Deedat Zakari
Nigerian President Bola Ahmad Tinubu is set to make his first international trip to France.
The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, disclosed the maiden trip of the President in a statement on Monday.
According to Mr Alake, the President will join other world leaders to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on the priority list for support and investment, sequel to the devastating aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two-day summit also aims at mobilizing innovative financing for countries prone to climate disruptions, fostering development in developing nations and addressing other diplomatic concerns.
The Summit will be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France and will be held at Palais Brongniat.
The Special Adviser also disclosed that the President will return on Saturday.
By Muhammadu Sabiu
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and Aliko Dangote, the head of the Dangote Group, met with President Bola Tinubu on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Dayo Olusegun, Tinubu’s media assistant, tweeted about the meeting.
According to Olusegun: “Mr @BillGates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Microsoft, has arrived the Presidential Villa with Alhaji @Aliko Dangote to see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).”
Recall that Dangote revealed last week that Tinubu and Gates would have a meeting today.
By Muhammadu Sabiu
In a significant transfer development, N’Golo Kanté, the revered French midfielder and a longstanding figure at Chelsea FC, has officially signed a four-year contract with Al Ittihad, a Saudi Arabian football team.
The transfer marks the end of an era for Kanté, who has become an emblematic player for Chelsea and an integral part of their success in recent years.
Reports suggest that the financial terms of the transfer are substantial. Kanté’s total salary over the duration of the contract amounts to a staggering €100 million.
Kanté’s departure from Chelsea evokes a sense of nostalgia among fans and the football community as a whole.
The diminutive midfielder, known for his tireless work rate, exceptional ball-winning ability, and precise distribution, has etched his name into the club’s history.
His contributions were instrumental in Chelsea’s success, including two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and a UEFA Champions League.
During his time at Chelsea, Kanté has established himself as one of the world’s premier midfielders, earning plaudits for his consistent performances and humility both on and off the field.
By Uzair Adam Imam
A Nigerian doctor based in Russia has pleaded with the Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to spare his newly built house from demolition.
The doctor, whose name is withheld, told Kano Chronicle that he borrowed almost $500,000 and added his savings of $500,000 to build the house.
The passionate plea to the governor was in a letter written by the doctor, which Kano Chronicle shared on its verified Twitter handle.
Recall that the governor had decided not to back down on demolishing illegal structures built by his predecessor.
Abba’s administration had torn down a three-storey shopping complex located at Race Course Road, Nasarawa GRA, with 90 shops, Daula Hotel and other buildings at Hajj Camp, to mention but a few.
However, the doctor, who insisted that he put the house up for N500,000,000, pleaded with the governor to spare his home, adding that he would be at a loss if the house is demolished.
He stated, “I spent close to 8 years working in Russia now, and I have developed a successful business. So I decided to take a loan on my business name and use my savings to move to real estate back in my home state Kano Nigeria. I borrowed close to $500,000 and added $500,000 together with saving from some family members to buy land for 15,000,000 nairas and build a mansion on it.
“My home has been completed, sir, and I have even put it on the market to service my debt due to the economic situation in Nigeria. I won’t even make a profit on it. I will take a loss because I put the house up for 500,000,000 Naira as a distress sale.”
“Yesterday, I was informed that (Knupda) has marked my house for removal, and I followed all instructions before building. I got their approval and a C of O . I didn’t put up a single block on that land until (Knupda) gave me approval. Please consider my situation, sir.
“If that house is taken from me. I will be in very serious financial problems coupled with the debt I took for the building,” he added.
