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Prime Time News celebrates staff with end-of-year dinner
Mukhtar Yahaya Usman
The management of an independent online Newspaper based in Kano, PRIME TIME NEWS, has on Friday organized an end-of-year dinner to celebrate its staff for exhibiting commitment, zeal and honesty towards discharging their duties throughout the year 2022.
KANO FOCUS reports that the management also awarded some staff with prizes for displaying an exemplary and positive attitude to work, so as to motivate them and others.
The event was spearhead by the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the newspaper Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu who doubles as a Senior Special Assistant (North West) to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as well as the Chairperson (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel, Kano Chapter.
While Speaking at the event, Mr Shu’aibu congratulated all the staff for coming this far with the grace of Almighty God.
He added that the dinner was to celebrate staff for committing their God given talent towards sustaining the image of PRIME TIME NEWS in the minds of its readers.
“building and sustaining a healthy relationship between the management of an organization and its staff goes a long way in elevating the organization’s position amongst its competitors” He added.
On his part, Abdullahi Yusuf, PRIME TIME NEWS Editor-in-Chief and a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Information to the Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, thanked Almighty God witnessing the end of the year 2022 successfully.
Abdullahi while congratulating the Management and staff of PRIME TIME NEWS, disclosed that any News item from PRIME TIME is considered credible to him and commended the dedicated young journalists for attaining the feat.
“In fact, I boast of PRIME TIME NEWS without an iota of doubt anytime and anywhere I find myself on this earth. Because I know we have staff with PRIME TIME NEWS in their hearts” He added.
The Editor-in-Chief while complimenting the awardees for the year 2022, said “this is another challenge placed before you, ensure you sustain the positive attitude to work as we step into the year 2023”.
“And for other staff, with an award or not you are already winners in your different designations, I, therefore, charge all of you to work in peace and unity towards sustaining the tempo of PRIME TIME NEWS in the hearts of our readers comes 2023” he stressed.
Salisu Hamisu Ali, Hannatu Sulaiman Abba and Maryam Sulaiman are some of the awardees who spoke to our reporter and they unanimously expressed their gratitude to the management of PRIME TIME NEWS for finding them worthy to be awarded.
Vowing that “we have listened and promise to utilize the advice dished out to us by our mentors towards sustaining the positive attitude to work and ensuring we place PRIME TIME NEWs at the top of the peak, God’s willing.”
Highlights of the event include, prayer session, award presentations and group photographs.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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