By Ado Salisu Government secondary school, Numan and Government Girls secondary school, Yola, Adamawa state have emerged winners of Savannah Conference Nestle Milo basketball championship in both boys and girls categories. The final which was played at the indoor sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata attracted a large out spectators who came to cheers their darling teams. The seven-day tournament was organized by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF with the support from Nestle Milo company in order to develop the game at the grassroots level especially secondary schools across the country. The Adamawa sides have defeated…
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By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) is set to provide free medical outreach services to 1,000 people in Gwale and Nasarawa Local Government Areas (LGAs)of Kano State. The Branch Executive Secretary of NRCS, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, said this on Wednesday in Kano, during the commemoration of World Red Cross Day, themed “On the Side of Humanity.” Perisccope.ng reports that the medical outreach will include screenings for diabetes, genotype, hepatitis, high blood pressure, malaria, and tuberculosis. Abdullahi stated that 500 people from each local government areas would benefit from the initiative. “We have our volunteers and health service…
Our Correspondent At a side event meeting after the Ceremonial opening of the International Trade and investment conference in Tunis on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025. His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II made a case for Nigeria to woo foreign investors. The side meeting was also attended by HE the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen Bala Mohammed, Hon. Minister of Women Affairs, Haj. Imaan Suleiman, Amb. Bolaji, representing the Hon. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu and DG of NEPZA. In his speech, His Highness made a strong case for Nigeria and urged potential investors…
By Ado Salisu The President of Africa Zone 3 Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Colonel Samuel Amedu (rtd) has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for sustaining the facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata, Kano. Colonel Samuel Amedu who double as board member of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) made commendation during a clinic organised for the players and coaches in the ongoing Savannah Conference inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship in Kano. He explained that Kano state has been contributed to the development and promotion of various sporting events especially in interms…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) has completed arrangements to commence free registration of pupils and students of public schools in Kano. The registration will involve pupils and students of Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools who at the end of the exercise, will be issued with National Identification Number (NIN). Briefing stakeholders on the project during an advocacy visit to the state ministry of education, the regional coordinator National Identification Management Commission Emmanuela Igbinovia disclosed that the project is crucial in view of the increasing demands for students’ NIN number while writing their WAEC or NECO examination.…
By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu As part of it’s. 61st year anniversary celebration the Nigerian Air Force, 455 and 403 Kano State Command has conducted a one day advocacy visit to schools for career day (Guidance). The career day is part of the activities line-up in compliance with the directive by the Chief of the Air Staff, Hassan Bala Abubakar to all the commands in the country to improve civic military relations. The commander of 455 Base Service Group Kano, Group Captain M. Sulaiman, who led the team under the leadership of Chairman of the committee, Wing Commander YJD Yambilsu,…
By Ado Salisu Despite the insecurity challenge, representative of Zamfara state in the ongoing Savannah Conference inter secondary schools basketball championship for boys and girls are in high spirit and make an impact in the tournament. The head of school sports under the special services in the state ministry of education, Malam Sagir Sani stated this shortly after Sambo Secondary schools, Busau, and Government girls day secondary school, Samaru, Zamfara state walked over their opponents from Yobe state held at the indoor sports hall of Sani Abacha Sports Complex, Kofar Mata, Kano. Malam Sagir Sani explained that his players (boys…
By Ramatu Garba A Kano High Court on Monday sentenced four men: Nafi’u Isah, Haruna Ya’u, Nadabo Mohammed and Sa’adu Musa, to 40 years and six months imprisonment each for armed robbery and attempted murder. The convicts, whose house address was not provided, were convicted on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, attempted murder and causing grievous harm. Delivering judgment, Justice Usman Na’abba, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Na’abba, therefore, sentenced the convicts to six months’ imprisonment each for conspiracy and 20 years’ imprisonment each for armed robbery. He also sentenced the…
By Ramatu Garba The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano has concluded plans to host the fifth International conference on drylands from May 6th to May 8 in Kano. The Director CDA, Prof Jibrin Mohammed-Jibrin, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Kano, on Monday. The conference has the theme: “Promoting Sustainability and Resilience of Rangelands: Present and Future Outlooks.” He said the conference will serve as a continental platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on sustainable management of rangelands vast ecosystems that support millions of livelihoods across Africa and other dryland regions of the world. “The conference…
By Abba Dukawa The recent visit by the President to Katsina State has sparked concerns about the disconnect between the government’s priorities and the people’s needs. The visits exposed they hypocritical approach to the need of their people, states and the Northern Nigeria as whole. The quality of leadership in Northern Nigeria has been questioned, with allegations of self serving interest , ineptitude, and a lack of vision. Northern Nigeria faces numerous challenges that threaten its stability and development. Some of the key issues include Insecurity,Poverty, Education, Economic hardship,Inequality and Social and Cultural Challenges. The visit has been seen as…
By our correspondent Participants at the recently concluded Jobberman Forum for Persons with Disabilities in Kano have praised the event for not only inspiring confidence but also providing real pathways to business and career advancement. Organised by Jobberman Nigeria in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the Forum created a platform where participants learned new skills, gained valuable insights, and found renewed hope for the future. Reflecting on the experience, Binta Abdulahi Usman, a participant, shared: “Our disability is only in our body, not in our minds. From this program, I have learnt that we can do anything we put our…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It was a moment of joy and happiness for England Captain Harry Kane and his fans on Sunday as he brings his fourteen years jinx of inability to lift cup to a successful end The development followed the two all draw played by SC Freiburg against Bayer Leverkusen their closest rivals and defending champions This was coming after table toppers the Bavarians as Bayern Munich were fondly called drew three all with RB Leipzig on Saturday It would be recalled that for years the English skipper has been looking helter skelter on how he would erase the…
By Ado Salisu Students taking part in the 25th edition of Nestle Milo inter secondary schools basketball championship for boys and girls have been urged to utilize the competition as ladder for greener pasture. The Savannah Conference which begins on Saturday attracted seven state so far namely: Yobe. Borno, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara and host state Kano in attendance. The Secretary General of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Oba Funsho Usman PhD made the while addressing the participant states at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex Kofar Mata. Oba Funsho Usman PhD said that the championship…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Government says loans will be made available for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to support their businesses and stabilise the economy. The Managing Director, Bank Of Industry, (BOI) Dr. Olasupo Olusi disclosed this during the Presidential grant and loans for MSMEs on Friday in Kano. Olusi, represented by Aminu Yusuf, the Regional Manager of BOI in Kano, said the purpose is to share progress and build momentum in implementation of N200 billion Presidential intervention fund. He said it’s a landmark initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and…
By Muhammad Dahiru Idris The managing Director Kano State Housing Corporation Alh, Abdullahi Rabiu has applauds Civil servants in the state for their dedication and commitment, hailing them as drivers of progress. While recognizing the invaluable contributions of the workforce to the development of the state, Alh Abdullahi Rabi’u who extolled Governor Abba Kabir commitment to prompt payment of salary since his inception as the dully elected governor of Kano State, a gesture that is widely appreciated across the civil service community. “As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, we acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices of our public servants,…
Ado Salisu One of Nigeria’s sports entrepreneur and Chairman and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has Charged the Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC) Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade to sit down and pay more attention to assignments in Nigeria’s Sports. He further emphasied that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not appoint them to be globetrotting the whole world, as facts have it that since their appointment, both Mallam Shehu and his DG Olopade have traveled outside Nigeria 12 times as spectators and had never signed…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has advised students to embrace the Intellectual Property (IP) policy in order to maximise innovative and creative potentials. The Kano State Coordinator of the Commission, Alhaji Sani Ahmed, gave the advice in his speech to mark the World Intellectual Property Day, on Wednesday at Izzazudeen Government School, Kano. The event had as theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”. Ahmed stressed the need for students to engage themselves more actively with IP Rights to foster creativity and innovation. According to the NCC boss, promoting awareness among young people is very…
By Junaidu Danladi As many Nigeria are still debating on the recently announced Aso Rock Presidential Villa solar project, the Kano State Government at the 27th State Executive Council Meeting held on Tuesday 28th April 2025 approved the installation of alternative Solar Power System at the Government at the cost of 1.11 billion Naira. Although the details of the project are yet to be known, the project expectedly is to provide steady power supply in the Number One House in the State. It may also reduce the government expenditure in the purchase of diesel to power generators. But like using…
By Ramatu Garba The All Progressives Congress Youth and Students Council (KASASCO) has confidently projected that the APC will secure over two million votes for President Bola Tinubu and all its candidates in Kano during the upcoming 2027 general elections. The Director-General of KASASCO, Comrade Yahaya Usman-Kabo, made this disclosure while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. He stated that the Council believes that, with the current wave of high-profile defections from the NNPP to the APC, President Tinubu is well positioned to garner over two million votes in Kano in 2027. “The APC has no need for the return…
Ramatu Garba The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has urged port service providers and users to complete their online registrations and obtain certificates to avoid sanctions. Mr Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the council, stated this at a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation on the Registration of Regulated Port Service Providers and Users, on Tuesday in Kano. Represented by Hannah Adaba, Deputy Director, Stakeholders Services of the council, Akutah said the exercise aligned with the council’s vision to promote efficiency, transparency, and compliance in the port and shipping sector. “The sanction could be withdrawal of Nigerian Shippers’ Council…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Vice Chancellor, Bayero University Kano, (BUK) Prof. Sagir Adamu, has stressed the need for a safe and healthy working environments, saying it is non-negotiable in order to sustain productivity and innovation. Adamu, who stressed this while delivering his speech at the 10th Anniversary of Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnership (DRIP), World Intellectual Property Day, and World Day for Safety and Health in Kano. The Vice chancellor was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Haruna Musa. He said that safe and healthy working environments are non-negotiable, if we must sustain productivity and innovation. The…
By Ado Salisu Lack of research centres at the Nigerian universities have been described as the major obstacle against the speedy and progress in modern teaching and learning boasting the socio economic growth in the country. The former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian University Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed made the observation while delivering his goodwill message during the ten year anniversary of the Directorate of Research Innovation and Partnership DRIP as well as to mark the commemoration of World Intellectual Property Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work held at Bayero university Kano BUK new…
Ramatu Garba A total of 92 visually impaired candidates sat for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Kano. Prof. Muhammad Yahuza-Bello, the JAMB Coordinator for Kano centre, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen shortly after monitoring the exercise on Monday. The examination was conducted at the School of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano (BUK), under the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) for special needs candidates. Yahuza-Bello, a former vice chancellor of BUK, said the 92 candidates were drawn from Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna State. “Out of the…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Liverpool Football Club have equalled Manchester United ‘s enviable feat in the history of Barclays Premier League The North Londoners otherwise called the Reds achieved the record on Sunday evening at their natural ground Anfield During the match the team coached by Dutch Arne Slot who needed only a point thrashed visiting Tottenham Hotspur by five goals to one to clinch the trophy on a record twenty time equalling that of their next door neighbours and arch rivals Manchester United set in 2013 during the time of Gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson Liverpool were presented the giant cup…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Remo Stars of Ijebu Ode have clinched this year’s Premier League to follow the suit of private teams that lifted the cup The club from Ogun State secured the feat Sunday evening after defeating visiting Niger Tornadoes by one goal to nil The team became the first team from South West to lift the trophy since defunct Julius Berger did the same in 1991 The side garnered 68 points to put a ten points gap ahead of their closest rivals Rivers United who lost to Kano pillars at Sani Abacha Stadium by two unreplied goals last Friday…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It was no secret that mighty Manchester United are not having things so easy this time around Playing at Vitality Stadium against host Bournemouth the English greatest team narrowly escaped with a point The home team got the opener in the first half through Ghanaian import Semenyo who is being courted by United for the new season The home side with ten men after their striker Evanilson was red carded as a result of wrong tackle on Masouaair held the game one zero till the last minute when United’s Danish import Hojlund came to the rescue to…
Our Correspondent Obviously Kano has been a pace setter in the game of politics for decades People from far and wide see the state as role mode in the art This will not be unconnected with how the state is blessed with people that are shrewd, versatile and fully acquainted with the nuts and bolts of the game who are too many to mention Just recently, something happened among the political actors which led to casting aspersions and all sort of jargons among them like to say they are in a battle field The situation was highly regrettable and painful…
By Junaidu Danladi Recently, the Bola Tinubu-led administration has approved the N10 billion for the installation of solar power infrastructure at the State House Aso Rock Presidential Villa. This decision has generated criticisms from many Nigerians citing the cost, timing and the fate of national grid as the main concerns. I was reluctant to express my view on this issue because many divergent views were already provided. I agreed with many of them. Some people including government officials and energy experts have supported and defended this project on the view that it will be cost effective and environment-friendly. Let me…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Things have been favourable to Los Blancos better known as Real Madrid this soccer season as they have been facing disaster upon disaster just some few days ago Arsenal of London eliminated the side from the money spinning Champions League and tonight the Catalonians talking about Barcelona took their turn as they added their tale of woes by walloping them three goals to two in the final of this year’s Copa del Rey The final which was played in Seville and watched by hundreds of soccer lovers from far and wide,saw the team from Barcelona scoring the…
By Ado Salisu The Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative wishes to update stakeholders that the 14-day deadline for full payment of athletes for various Marathon races in the country is being met. The initial denial, confessions have been broken, at the moment, one of the organizers NILAYO Sports Marketing company, whose Managing Director before now was Bukola Olopade,, the current DG of National Sports Commission (NSC) have started paying runners for two races respectively. Runners that took part in Premium Trust Bank Marathon in Abuja and LOTUS Marathon, Abeokuta have been paid now. The NGO can report that athletes…
By Ado Salisu The Vice chancellor of Skyline university, Kano, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V. has reiterated his commitment to partner with key stakeholders aimed at improving and moving sporting sector forward. The vice chancellor made the pledge during the closing ceremony of 5th Skyline university 5- aside football and basketball tournaments held at the institution premises. Professor Ajith Kumar V.V. said that university management is keen interest to collaborate with the Kano state government and other major stakeholders to design more sporting programmes with a view to identified hidden talented players for future national and international competitions. He added that…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It would be a fight to finish as Defending Champions Real Madrid trade tackles Barcelona in the final of Kings Cup otherwise called Copa del Rey The match which will be watched across parts of the world will be so explosive going by the existing arch rivalry between the sides While Los Blancos as Madrid were called by it admirers will do their utmost to retain the trophy going by how they were knocked out from Champions League just recently, on the other hand, Barcelona will try by all means to continue from where they stopped in…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It was a pay back time Friday afternoon at Sani Abacha Stadium in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight between hosts Pillars and their guests Rivers United from Port Harcourt The encounter watched by sizeable crowd commenced some minutes after four O’clock with pillars confronting Rivers United vital area with a view to netting the opener but the end did not just the means up to when the centre referee blew the whistle for half time as a result of the heroic of the visitors goalkeeper who denied all the moves made by the attackers of Sai Masu…
By Ado Salisu The President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF. Olabisi Joseph says that taking care of students welfare is paramount ahead of the 25th edition of inter secondary schools basketball conferences for boys and girls in four centres. Olabisi Joseph dropped this hints while addressing the centre’s coordinators and some key stakeholders at the NSSF Secretariat, Lagos. The federation and the competition’s sponsors, Nestle Milo Company would continue to work collectively with a view to improve the championship. The President assured all the participants measures have been taken to ensure a befitting colourful conferences and the final…
By Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has extended congratulations to two Katsina indigenes who have secured coveted positions in Nigeria’s U20 National Team, the Flying Eagles. The two rising stars have been selected to represent Nigeria at the upcoming U20 Nations Cup in Cairo, Egypt, following their outstanding performances during the first-ever U20 National Team camp hosted in Katsina State. Governor Radda asserted that the young talents embody the sporting excellence Katsina state is nurturing. “Their selection validates our strategic investments in sports infrastructure and youth development programs. They carry not just their dreams but the…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru ….. Assures Government Support To Achieve Quality Education Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda has charged Proprietors of Private Schools to strictly adhere to the laid down rules and regulations governing private schools operations. Dr. Ali Makoda made the call while receiving the executive members of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Kano Chapter who paid a courtesy visit in his office. Makoda emphasized that there is need for private schools owners to work closely with State Private and Voluntary Schools Institutions Board to achieve quality education. While responding to the issue of…
Our Correspondent ….Donation Will Cushion Hardship-Gov, Sultan The Aliko Dangote Foundation has commenced the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable groups in Sokoto State. The donation was flagged off by the State Governor at the Government House on Tuesday. According to UNICEF, the number of IDPs in Sokoto State as at November 2024 is estimated to be around half a milllion. Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Sifawa, expressed appreciation to Aliko Dangote Foundation for the…
By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Tuesday, sentenced one Salisu Idris, to death by hanging for burning a family of three. Idris, whose age was not provided, lives at Gayawa Quarters, Gaya Local government area in Kano state. He was charged with abetment and culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. “I hereby sentence Idris to death by hanging for burning the victims alive,” she said Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that Idris committed the offence on Sept.25, 2019 at Gayawa Quarters…
Isyaku Ibrahim There is no doubt whenever you talk about Enyimba of Aba in Nigeria’s top flight who won the competition nine time the next team that will come to your mind is Kano Pillars that lifted the trophy on four good occasions But nowadays,it seems the Kano darling is losing its prestige, recognition and above all popularity in the local league. This was as a result of lack of total commitment, determination, tenacity, patriotism,diligence and seriousness which the side was known for in the past To say the fact, the pyramid City lad was previously rated among the traditional…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Football pundits say the beauty of the round leather game lies with scoring goals Definitely,this is true but it did not stop at netting goals alone but rather lifting trophies Soccer greats namely king Pele,Maradona,Messi , Ronaldo senior and junior,Ronaldinho among others made name ,recognition and prestige not only due to how they scored goals but also winning competitions The two normally go together as they complement each other as strikers that have not won trophies for their teams no matter how composed they are, are regarded as half baked English National Team captain otherwise called the…
By Ado Salisu The President of the Nigerian Sports Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph has invited four hosting states ahead of the 25th edition of Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories from April 23rd to 25th in Lagos. The four hosting state include Kano, Oyo, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja while the grand final stage of the championship will be play in Lagos later in the year. A statement signed by the NSSF’s Secretary General, Ola Funsho Usman PhD and made it available to newsmen, said the president directed to invite the state coordinators to…
Uba Abdullahi Considering Comrade Mazi’s utmost concern for the betterment of Pensioners across the nation pave the way for his emergence as dully elected National President during the delegate conference held in the ancient City of Kano. The Delegate conference which was sponsored by the State government under the able leadership of His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf had witnessed the arrival of delegates from across the thirty six States of the federation and Federal Capital Territory Abuja which signalled the emergence of National Executives of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. One of the delegate and Chairman of Nigeria Union of…
Our Correspondent A set of Individuals under the aegis of APC Person with Disabilities Support Group Organisation Kano State have strongly expressed their resistance over Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s intention to pitch tent with governing APC at the centre The Group made their stance known at a press conference held in the metropolitan Speaking through their Chairman Comrade Aminu Mu’azu Fagge said the return of the two time Governor of Kano State will only help towards the balkinization of the party rather than boosting affection ,love unity , understanding , mutual cohesion and trust among members He explained that as…
By Ado Salisu The hierachy of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, an NGO reputed in fighting for athletes welfare and transperency in sports have issued a 14-day ultimatum to MTN, Making of Champions, Nilayo sports marketing company, AFN and Premium Trust Bank to quickly facilitate athletes payments to winners of the Marathon races they sponsored and organized. In a strong statement issued by the Chairman, CEO and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative Hon Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe aveered that it is criminal for companies to collect funds from sponsors for competitions and refused to…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Money spinning African Champions League equivalent of European Champions League is in the semi final stage The four semi finalists comprise two South African sides and two from Egypt Namely, Mighty Ahli National of Cairo and Pyramids The other clubs from South Africa were Orlando Pirates and Memolodi Sundown In the pairing made by CAF office in Cairo Memelodi Sundown will battle it out with traditional winners Ahli from Egypt The other fixture will see Pyramids also from the Arab nation testing the might of former champions Orlando Pirates from the Rainbow country The development is really…
By Isyaku Ibrahim What could have been a major calamity for struggling Manchester United was averted courtesy of two goals in quick secession by Kobie Mainoo and Harry Maguire The former Champions who were leading by two goals before the interval netted by Ugarte and Dalot had their goals cancelled towards the tail end of the match to draw level two two Despite the one man disadvantage as a result of red card, this did not stop the visitors from France from piling pressure on the English side Their effort paid off during extra time when Cherki and Lacazette via…
By Isyaku Ibrahim A proverbial statement says history never lies this was what teeming football followers around the world witnessed tonight at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the centre of Madrid City in the Quarter finals stage of Champions League The Londoners who did not ever lift the trophy since the commencement of the event as recently as 1955 confirmed their supremacy over the acclaimed best team in the world by whacking them before their teeming fans by two good goals to one to scale through to the last four of the tournament on five one goals aggregate where they would…
By Ado Salisu Kano state athletes are set to surpassed their previous record in the upcoming 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged:”Gateway Games,” scheduled to commenced from May 16 to 30, this year in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The state contingent which are expected to depart the ancient city of the Pyramid on May 14th and 15th consists a total of 173 athletes, 97 coaches , journalists and organizing secretaries as well as 15 government officials. The acting chairman of the State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge popularly known as FIFA dropped this hints shortly after the secretary…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has commenced training of 10,000 students who were recently being paid to write free JAMB examination across the 44 local government areas. Launching the training program at Murtala Muhammad Library Computer Center, the Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda disclosed that the program was part of the government’s effort to assist students in the state obtain admission in to tertiary institutions. He explained that even last year, the administration had paid JAMB registration free to over 5000 students across state, stressing that…” that most of these students had successfully got admission in…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Determined to ensure conducive and effective learning and teaching atmosphere, Kano State Government has procured and distributed 120,000 cartoon of chalk to public schools across the state. Launching the distribution exercise on Wednesday at the premises of the State Universal Basic Education Board, the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda said the provision of the items was in line with present administration’s commitment of improving teaching and learning in public schools to achieve quality education. Dr. Ali Makoda disclosed that as the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf accords utmost priority to education sector,…