By Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Umar Adamu-Umar, in possession of 9 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa (Colorado) worth over N10 million. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. He said that the suspect, a resident of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested on August 6, along the Zaria–Kano Road by the operatives of the NDLEA attached to the Kiru Area Command of Kano. According to him, the suspect was intercepted…
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By Isyaku Ibrahim Tottenham Hotspur fondly called Lilly White by their teeming lovers have won two games in their first games in the premiership The team under Thomas Frank formerly of Brentford who defeated Burnley last week in the opening game of the English premier league last week won the second consecutive encounter this afternoon at far away Ittihad against home team Manchester City by two goals to nil All the goals were scored during the first half of the engagement Frantic effort made by the home side to either reduce the tally or level scores proved abortive as a…
By Salisu Babangida 19 Development Communication Officers (DCOs) from RAAMP states have completed a three-days training on Citizens Engagement and the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) held at Metropolitan hotel, Calabar. Our correspondent reports that , the training space served as a platform for the sharing ideas, lived experiences, and renewed responsibilities in advancing rural development. The participants drawn from various parts of Nigeria were described as the bridge between RAAMP and local communities, they were reminded of their vital role in promoting the project and strengthening trust within the people. The course organizers stressed that, the officers have been equipped…
By Ado Salisu Khalifah Isyaka Rabiu University ( KHAIRUN) says the unwavering support and mentorship it received from the Bayero University were among key factors for the confirmation of its operating license by the National universities Commission( NUC). The Vice- Chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba made this declaration when he led KHAIRUN Management on a solidarity visit to the office of the New BUK Vice- Chancellor Professor Haruna Musa who assumed office three days ago. The team hailed Professor Haruna’s excellent academic credentials and prayed Allah to guide him to serve a successful tenure. Responding, Prof Haruna thanked the delegation and…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Kano State Government has donated 10 motorcycles to forest rangers at Falgore Game Reserve to boost wildlife conservation in the state. The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir who spoke on Thursday said the donation is to commemorate World Rangers Day at Falgore Base Camp in Doguwa Local Government Area The Managing Director of Kano Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), Conservator Sadiq Kura who represent the Governor said the gesture underscored government’s commitment to safeguarding the ecosystem and protecting endangered species. According to him,” rangers are unsung heroes of conservation who risk their lives combating tree…
By Ibrahim Abdullahi The Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to promoting professionalism and ethical standards in media practice while assuring continued partnership with stakeholders towards sanitizing the media space. Speaking when he received the leadership of the Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) when they paid courtesy visit to him in his office, Comrade Waiya noted that it is a tradition of the ministry to champion ways of advancing and enhancing media and information sector in collaboration with stakeholders. He commended the group for their commitment to maintaining professionalism,…
By Ado Salisu Podium performances at the Olympics are not accidental hence there must be a deliberate and intentional effort to develop sports at the grassroots as a driver for sustained success at the highest level. This was the view of National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko while hosting the victorious TIG Nigeria gymnastics team just back from the African International Club Championship in South Africa. To this end, the National Sports Commission is pursuing aggressive development of all sports to the grassroots. Shehu Dikko hosting the victorious TIG Nig Gymnastics His words, “Our eyes are on the big…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC), has been urged to speed up the payments of grants to elite Nigerian athletes ahead of the World Championships billed for Tokyo, Japan September 13-21, 2025. As the athletes prepare for the World Athletics show piece, coaches are worried about the silence of the NSC with regards to paying grants to elite athletes earlier in the year. “Some athletes have been paid grants while others have not been paid,” said Gabriel Opuana, President of the Nigeria Coaches Association. Opuana says this development is ripping the athletes apart. “This is causing disaffection among…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria’s Basketball Team D Tigers will engage the dreaded Senegalese side in the last eight of Afro Basketball event this Wednesday The competition which is taking place in southern African country nation of Angola had saw Nigeria side defeating Tunisia , Cameroon Madagascar among others Nigeria’s lifted the event once in 2015 while their opponents Senagal won the title on five good occasions Just last month,their female counterparts, DTigress won the women category of the championship in neighbouring West African nation of Ivory Coast by thrashing Mali in the final Defeating Senegal will surely facilitate their qualification…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Manchester United tactician, Reuben Amorin says his performance this season will speak louder The manager who was speaking in an interface explained that the players will definitely buckle up with a view to putting smile on the faces of the management in view of the believe put on them He categorically stated that the Club this time around will surely prove their mettle as the competition progresses The Portuguese urged their teeming fans wherever they are to be calmed and to flex their muscle in view of the temporary set back they faced against Arsenal on Sunday…
By Yusuf A. YUSUF Team Kano will be participating in six team sports events at the National Youth Games which will be held in Asaba, Delta State after the completion of the Northwest zonal elimination in Kaduna State. The Kano team arrived Kaduna with 150 contingents comprising athletes and officials for the zonal elimination. In Football male team, Kano defeated Kaduna by one goal to nil, to emerged winner, Kano Female Basketball team defeated Kaduna by 12 – 6, in Male Kaduna 19 – 6 Kano. In the Handballs male team, Kano emerged winner against Kaduna by 17 – 13…
By Uba Abdullahi The Forum of Islamic Centers, Administrative Secretaries of the forty four Local Government Areas, had thumb up the State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his steadfastness in making Kano a role model among its contemporaries in all facets of human developments. This was made known by the Chairman of the forum, Abdullahi Adamu Aliyu immediately after the closing ceremony of a two day Retreat organized by the Kano State Shari’a Commission held at Dutse, Jigawa State. Abdullahi Adamu Aliyu further stressed that considering the developmental breakthrough of the Governor especially Agriculture, Health, Security, Empowerments, Education among others…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Network for Youth Enlightenment and Development (N-YED) has inaugurated education support initiative for out-of-school children to mark the 2025 World Youth Day. This year’s N-YED International Youth Day as with the theme: “Local Youth Action for SDGs a Beyond.” The Executive Director of N-YED, Amb. Abdulsalam Haruna, who spoke during the inauguration said at the project titled Student Per Philanthropist Initiative (SPPI), seeks to connect children who cannot afford schooling with philanthropists willing to sponsor their education. He said youths are backbone of every society and urge them to not despair. According to him,“the major setbacks…
By Junaidu Danladi The Babangida Charity Foundation, a community non-profit organisation has disbursed a non-interest revolving loan to some farmers at Romi community in Dawakin Tofa Local Government in Kano State. During the event ₦30,000 was disbursed to the 16 farmers carefully selected to support their farming. In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the Foundation, Malam Isa Adamu Abdullahi and his vice, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida reiterated the commitment of the Foundation toward supporting the needy and other people within and outside the community. They called on the beneficiaries to use the money judiciously and refund at the scheduled time.…
……Agrees on Strategies Steps to Improve Education Service Delivery By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee has conducted a two-day biannual meeting at Kaduna, assessing the status and progress of the education sector in the state. It could be recalled that early in 2024, Kano State Government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf inaugurated Education Sector Joint Steering Committee comprising members from Government Agencies, Key Stakeholders and Development Partners to harmonize support given to the state education sector. On the 22nd February, 2025, the committee held its meeting at Kaduna to align the state…
By Ado Salisu Nigerian gymnastics took center stage at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NNLG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as one of the standout Nigerian teams, clinching a memorable gold medal and delivering strong performances that underscored the club’s rising prominence. The international event in Centurion, Pretoria, attracted over 250 gymnasts from clubs across South Africa and Uganda, including renowned clubs such as Klerksdorp, Centurion, Tuks, Visions, Paragon, Bloemfontein, and Jacobsdal. Nigeria was represented by two clubs -TIG International Gymnastics Club and NNLG RA Gymnastics Club — both showcasing immense talent and discipline. However, NLNG…
By Ado Salisu Kano state has stormed Kaduna with a total of 150 contingent ahead of the 9th edition of Northwest Zonal Elimination of the National Youth Games (NYG) 2025 scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State from August 26 to September 6.elimination. The contingent which comprises Male and female athletes, coaches and officials as well as journalists have arrived the city of Kaduna safely. The athletes are expected to compete in events namely: Football, Handball, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Rugby and cricket. The acting chairman of the state sports commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge popularly known as FIFA expressed optimistic…
By Yusuf A Yusuf Once more Barau Fc has been left scrambling for a venue after Kano State Sports Commission is trying to deny them access to the Sani Abacha Stadium for their slot in the Nigerian Premier League matches. The Chairman of the newly promoted Kano Team, Barau Fc, Alhaji Ibrahim Shitu Canji accused Kano State Sports Commission of denying the team access to use SAS for the next coming football season. Alhaji Ibrahim said after reaching an initial agreement to pay the sum of N5.7m to the government to use the pitch, the amount was later pushed to…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Pyramid City Darling Team Kano Pillars Football Club otherwise called Sai Masu Gida have emerged winners of annual Gusau /Ahlan pre league tournament The match which was played at Lafia Township Stadium Nasarawa State saw the Kano side defeating Plateau United from neighbouring plateau State on penalties five goals to three to emerge champions The event was organised annually aimed at putting players of invited teams in good shape before the league start through bridging observed lapses Beside that to uphold friendliness, affection,love togetherness and understanding between teams, their fans and officials The competition which started some…
By Ado Salisu Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, former Chairman Gombe State Football Association and Gombe United Football Club, expressed outrage and disappointment over the CHAN Eagles’ 4-0 loss and tagged it expected. In a press statement, Gombe stated, “I expected the loss, having spoken to a Nigeria football official beforehand and expressed my lack of confidence in the team and technical crew.” He emphasized that Nigeria’s football developmental process should have surpassed Sudan’s, making the loss unacceptable. Gombe defended the NFF and its leadership, stating that the decline of Nigerian football and the league resulted from long-standing corruption, not…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It has become so worrisome and itching how rampant killings of innocent souls has now been the normal thing within the wider surroundings Sadly, as things have degenerated it will be pretty hard a day will come and pass without hearing of loss of life in one corner of your locality or the other as a result of either phone snatching or thuggery between rival groups This situation is regrettable as it is happening in Kano the most vibrant city in the north and adjudged to be the most peaceful countrywide This is posing great danger upon…
By Aminu Garba The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest), Muhammad Naziru Halliru, met with Cynthia Rowe, UK Development Director in Nigeria, at the British High Commission in Abuja. The meeting was held alongside the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, the Partnership for Agile Governance & Climate Engagement (PACE) project team, and other key stakeholders. The high-level engagement explored strategic areas of collaboration to strengthen Kano State’s investment portfolio in climate action, with a particular focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) interest in supporting the…
By Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kickoff date of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which is scheduled to begin on August 22. Speaking on Friday in Lafia while declaring open the NPFL 2025/26 pre-season seminar, Gusau described it as a positive development that the league calendar now aligns with that of European clubs. He urged stakeholders to maintain their support for the Gbenga Elegbeleye-led board, which achieved the milestone. “When we came on board, we had no choice but…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Ten month long English League begins tonight across ten centres in United Kingdom The competition will feature twenty teams with most of them based in London Historically from the commencement of the tourney as early as 1992/93 season only fifty one clubs participated in the event 49 of the clubs are based in England while the other two are in Wales Manchester United under Coach Alex Ferguson who won the event on thirteen occasions were the first side to lift the competition after twenty six years of Cup drought Other teams that lifted the giant trophy comprise…
By Ado Salisu Kano state Police command has expressed appreciation to Sheikh Nuhu Idris Saleh for donating security gadgets to Kano state Vigilante command aimed at supplementing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf efforts in tackling crime and sustaining peace across the state. The state commissioner of police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori made commendation while receiving the security tools donations held at the officers mess, Bompai. kano. The commissioner who was represented by his deputy (operations), DC Lawan Mani described the donations as timely considering the important of security in the state. He called on other wealthy individuals, politicians and corporate organisations…
By Ramatu Garba The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Thursday inaugurated a multi-billion-naira International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), aim at enhancing academic exchange, research collaboration and revenue generation. Speaking at the inauguration, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, said the project was in line with President Bola Ahmed’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reposition Nigerian universities as global centres of excellence. He described the facility as a hub for scholars, professionals, policymakers and the community to share ideas and generate recommendations that would advance the society. He added that the facility would enable the…
By Haruna Muhammad Gunduwawa Contractors handling projects statewide have been charged to execute works that would stand the test of time The Senior Special Assistant to State Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Comrade Bashir Abubakar Yari Galadima, gave the admonition while monitoring the conduct of some works in Sumaila locality He stressed the need for the contractor to report any lapses that will hinder the timely renovation of the council’s secretariat to his office for immediate action Comrade Yari Galadima who was in the area aimed at ensuring Council chairmen’ were spending the three hundred million Naira recently…
By Ramatu Garba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says it is working towards the passage of a Media Enhancement Bill to improve welfare packages for journalists across the country. NUJ President, Mr Alhassan Yahaya, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media interactive forum organised by the Kano State Council of the union in collaboration with the State Ministry for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano. The high-level media interactive dialogue was aimed at strengthening ethical standards and redefining public media narratives in the state. Yahaya said the proposed legislation, already attracting sponsorship support from members of the House of…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria’s Basketball Team DTigers has arrived at Luanda as part of teams that would participate in the aforementioned event Nigeria which won the tournament once is among the sides that are expected to lift the championship But there are other dreaded teams among them the host Angola, Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal and host of others It would be recalled that some few days ago Nigeria’s Female Basketball Team DTigress lifted the women category of the competition the fifth in a row after thrashing Mali in the final played in Abidjan the Ivorian Capital by 78 to 64 basket
By Isyaku Ibrahim Super Eagles team B otherwise called the home Based Super Eagles are as good as bidding farewell from the on going Home Based African Nations Cup holding in Nairobi Kenya The team on Tuesday lost its second match in a row against their Sudanese counterparts by four goals to nil It would be recalled that the team had earlier been mauled by West African neighbours and defending Champions Senegal by one goal to nil The Side’s next encounter will be against Congo Nigeria which is one of the power houses in the field of football across the…
By our Correspondent Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N30.00, from N850 to N820 per litre, effective from 12th August 2025. As part of our unwavering commitment to national development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery assures the public of a consistent and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products. In line with our dedication to operational excellence and sustainable energy solutions, Dangote Petroleum Refinery will commence the phased deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution across Nigeria, effective August 15, 2025.
By Isyaku Ibrahim Some Elders of discern hearts and minds say nothing is impractical This is certainly right in view of what the word means Just last week, a story trended over media outlets that eligible convicts across correctional centres countrywide will be accorded the right from now on to cast votes during election period in view of their status as full fledged citizens of the country The plan if it becomes practical is something to cheer home about going by how they were denied such right to vote leaders of their choice in the past on the light excuse…
By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF , Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON on Tuesday paid solidarity visit to the erstwhile president of the now defunct Nigeria Football Association, NFA , Alhaji (Dr)Ibrahim Galadima MFR at his residence located at Fagge quarters within Kano Metropolitan. The NFF President said the camaraderie visit to Galadima MFR is to wish him speedy recovery as he recuperates from an undergone successful surgery . Gusau who described Galadima as a leader per excellent, said the Kano born sports administrator has remain ceaseless in deploying his vast knowledge and…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The Kano State Government has commenced refresher training of over 72 secondary schools teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step down training to students across the state. Declaring the training open organized by Kano State Educational Resource Department (KERD), the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda revealed that the move is part of government’s effort to make students self reliance. Dr. Ali Makoda explained that the program was designed to be a train the trainer refresher course where the participants who also teach fisheries in schools would eventually embark on step down training…
By Auwalu Musa Yola The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully collaborate with local government chairmen to implement major development projects in their respective areas. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Ministry of Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Abdulqadir Abdulsalam, during a working visit to Gwarzo Local Government area. He explained that the purpose of the visit was to listen to the needs of rural communities regarding developmental projects they wish the government to implement, in line with the directive of the Kano State Government for commissioners to visit all 44 LGAs across the state.…
By Yusuf A. Yusuf In a grand gesture of appreciation as well as encouragement for their wonderful performance for promoting Barau Fc football club to the Nigerian Premier League, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin has announced a total of N17,500,000 million cash rewards for the 35 players in addition to a brand new motorcycle for each player. Senator Barau I. Jibrin, made the announcement during a ceremony held in Kano, hailing the Coaching crew under the leadership of Coach Rabiu Tata and the Team president, Shawall Barau I. Jibrin for their remarkable achievement in promoting the team…
By Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has joined the global community in marking this year’s International Youth Day, commending the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people in Katsina State, across Nigeria, and around the world. Governor Radda described the youth as “the heartbeat of innovation, community service, and nation-building”, emphasising that they are not only the leaders of tomorrow but also the driving force of today. “Our youths are the changemakers of our time. My administration remains firmly committed to equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive in an ever-changing…
The Kano State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Kano RAAMP) has officially Awarded notification of three Agro-logistics centres to contractors for immediate development. Speaking at the event, the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Engineer Ado Jibril Kankarofi commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering commitment to rural transformation. He described the Governor as a promising whose leadership continues to prioritize rural development and inclusive growth. the notification is a major milestone and a testament to the Governor’s uncommon love for rural communities across the state. Engineer Ado Kankarofi congratulated the benefiting communities whom he referred to as the end…
By our Correspondent Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed 20 vehicles and 25 motorcycles to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance service delivery and promote rapid development. Governor Yusuf, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Sulaiman Wali Sani, (mni) distributed the vehicles to the heads of the MDAs at Government House, Kano on Monday, urging the beneficiaries to make good use of the vehicles. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday. The governor also assured that more vehicles would be provided to…
By Our Correspondent The International Studies Alumni Association, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have condoled the family of the late Pan-Africanist scholar, Professor Okello Oculi, with a vow to immortalise his enduring legacy. The Association’s National Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Abdullahi Shuaibu, in a statement on Sunday said a three-man delegation led by the National President, Ambassador Muntari Kaita paid a condolence visit to late Okello’s family’s residence at Apo district in Abuja. Kaita, who spoke on behalf of the delegation expressed the Association heartfelt condolence over the great loss. He said: “The members of our Association, who are mostly his…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed the official schedule for the 2025 National Youth Games, as the nation counts down to the much-anticipated multi-sport event to be hosted by Delta State. According to the Commission, the Games will run from August 26 to September 6, 2025, bringing together the best young talents from across the country to compete for glory and national recognition. Over the past few months, the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have been actively inspecting and certifying facilities and venues, to ensure they meet the required standards for…
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria is set to depart for Santiago, Chile, to compete in the prestigious World Para-Powerlifting Championships, from August 11 to 18, 2025. The team, comprising Nigeria’s finest para-powerlifters, will represent the nation with determination and pride, aiming to further cement Nigeria’s dominance in the sport on the global stage. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the athletes for their commitment and hard work throughout their camping period, urging them to go all out for victory. “You are carrying the hopes and pride of millions of Nigerians. Compete with focus, discipline, and…
By Our Correspondent Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six entrepreneurship skills institutes. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kano on Saturday, it was stated that the Governor presented the packages at a colorful event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. Delivering his address at the event, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the empowerment initiative is about rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the enormous potential of youth to become self-reliant, productive, and innovative contributors to the state’s economy. He maintained that the…
By Our Correspondent Exonerates Another Aide After Report of Investigative Committee Kano State Government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate dismissal of two Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) following damning findings from investigative committees probing separate cases of misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim. In a decisive move, the Governor approved the dismissal of Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilization, after a Special Investigative Committee indicted him as the mastermind of the bail of a dangerous drug…
By Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has engaged directly with residents of Radda Ward in Charanchi Local Government Area during a town hall meeting focused on inclusive 2026 budget development. The virtual session, part of a comprehensive statewide consultation covering all 361 wards, allowed community members to present their development priorities while receiving direct feedback from the Governor. Addressing citizesn at Radda Ward, the Governor said, “We are here to listen, but we must also be honest with ourselves—development must begin with our grassroots communities.” Governor Radda emphasized that the ward-level consultations represent a departure from…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The 12th edition of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH) Inter-Faculties Sports Competition came to a close on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with a thrilling football final between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science and Technology Education (FASTE) at the University’s football pitch. The match was highly contested, with FASTE emerging victorious, winning 1-0 against the Faculty of Engineering. The Faculty of Science secured the 3rd position in football, showcasing their skills and determination throughout the tournament. The overall winner of the competition was FASTE, which accumulated an impressive…
By Auwalu Musa Yola A total of 189,600 insecticide-treated mosquito nets are set to be distributed free of charge to households across Gwarzo Local Government Area, as part of efforts to fight malaria. The Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, to Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, made this announcement during the official launch of the program at ‘Yar Kasuwa Clinic in Alkalawa Quarters, Gwarzo town. Representing the Chairman at the event, the Head of Primary Healthcare, Alhaji Sulaiman Abdulqadir Karaye, urged mothers to avoid washing the mosquito nets and to ensure they sleep under them every night for protection against malaria. He also…
By Ado Salisu In a decisive move to bolster players’ welfare in Nigerian football, the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has announced the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kalu Chijioke as the Director of Players’ Safety and Security. The appointment was formally communicated to the Force Sports Officer, CP Tony Emefile PSC, FSI, via an official letter signed by the NANPF leadership and addressed to the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja. NANPF, an affiliate of both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), represents the collective interests and…
By Muhd Dahir Idris The state commissioner for internal security and special services retired Air vice marshal Ibrahim Umaru has donated working materials worth hundred thousand of naira to the Tudun Yola Community Security Committee. Speaking during the presentation of the items, the representative of the commissioner retired deputy superintendent of police Adamu Muhammad said the gesture is geared towards boosting the security in the area. He noted with appreciation the giant commitment of the Community in ensuring the safety of their community, and urged them to keep it up. The commissioner then reaffirmed the readiness of the ministry to…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, on Wednesday held a decoration ceremony for two of its officers who were recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Corps Commander (DCC). The event, which took place at the Special Marshals’ Hall, RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, was conducted in line with the directive from the FRSC National Headquarters to decorate all newly promoted personnel. This is contained in a statement issued ro newsmen by the Sector Public Education Officer (SPEO), CRC Abdullahi Labaran Sector Public Education Officer (SPEO) of FRSC RS1.2 Kano Sector Command on Thursday in…