Isyaku Ibrahim High flying Kano Pillars Sai Masu Gida will on Wednesday meet Akwa United of Uyo in a rescheduled league tie The encounter is expected to hold at Pillars den Sani Abacha Stadium by four O’clock Pillars,fresh from their victory in Kano State chapel of President Federation Cup after thrashing uprising Barau Football Team in an energy sapping game will not allow this golden chance to slip out from their hands lightly as the league is progressing The ancient city side who have thirty six points will also engage Enugu Rangers next week all in the country’s top flight…
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Zainab Olufunmi The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Kano state branch, has urged volunteers to embark on house to house enlightenment to educate mothers on childcare, hygiene, and environmental health. The Executive Secretary of the NRCS Kano Branch, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, stated this at a news conference on Monday in Kano. He said that the enlightenment is meant to ensure the well-being of children and the community at large. He reaffirmed the society’s dedication to supporting government and aiding communities in Kano through continuous humanitarian efforts. He launched the 2025 humanitarian activities calendar to enhance public awareness and coordination of…
Ibrahim Abdullahi The Kano state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has lauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for renovating and upgrading various health facilities at both primary, secondary and tertiary levels. The commissioner made the commendation in an exclusive chat with the head of public relations unit of the ministry, Ibrahim Abdullahi and made available to media outfits. Dr. Labaran explained that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made series of promises on healthcare during his electioneering campaign, part of which is the provision of general hospitals in LGAs that have not and functional primary health facility in every political…
Ado Salisu Over three hundred secondary schools are set to compete in both boys and girls categories of this year’s Kano state preliminaries of Nestle Milo basketball championship at Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata Kano. According to the programme released by the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) led by Mrs Olabisi Joseph said the lined up basketball activities include state final from March 27th to 22nd, 2025, the conference finals from May 2nd to June 4th, 2925 while the National final will take place in Lagos from June 20th to June 27th, 2025. The eventual winners of the preliminaries…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru …… Deliberates On Kano Education Recovery Plan, 14-Point Education Reform The Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee has conducted a two-day meeting in Kaduna to review the 2025-2026 key education priorities. The meeting which commenced from Saturday 22nd – 23rd February 2025, aims to align these priorities with the state’s education strategic objectives to achieve better results. In his address, the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda disclosed that the meeting was crucial in reviewing and approving key education priorities, validating work plans, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. He added that the committee discussed…
Our Correspondent Clinging onto its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited has instituted a plethora of cutting-edge technology in creating top-notch efficiency for all its companies. Speaking weekend at the just concluded 46th Edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Senior Advisor to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, said the digitization exercise is a sustained endeavour, adding that it has helped in speeding up manufacturing and sales. “As some of you may be aware, we have since digitized our manufacturing and sales processes through the deployment of automated and smart systems, particularly in…
Hassana Aminu Importance of teachers towards societal growth could not be over emphasized Chairman of Dala Local Government, Alhaji Surajo Imam, made the statement when members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Dala Chapter, paid him a cal.l Alhaji Surajo Imam acknowledged how teachers, at the completion of service in view of their self content lead a better life describing it as a challenge to others who he said became so shabby, wretched and dejected at retirement. He expressed appreciation over the trait of educational achievements listed by the teachers highlighting the progress made in the sector both at…
Hassana Aminu Well to do in the society have been enjoined to support those suffering from health issues in their midst. Chairman of Dala Local Government Council Alhaji Surajo Imam, made the call when members of Sickle Cell Association paid him a courtesy visit. Alhaji Surajo Imam expressed deep sympathy over the rate of the victims and urged them to submit their requests for blood donation. He pledged to be the first donor in that respect as according to him the issue is something that will be accorded serious concern. He posited that the local government has purchased blood testing…
Isyaku Ibrahim Traditional champions Pillars Football Club will this afternoon test the strength of professional league side Barau Football Club in the final of President Federation Cup. The match will be held at Sani Abacha Stadium in the metropolitan. Pillars who have been the winners for decades would not allow this year’s edition to slip out from their hand although having qualified for the final it accord them the ticket of representing the state at the national edition of the annual event. But emerging champions of the oldest competition in the country will be more pleasing for both the players…
Uba Abdullahi Gender inclusiveness and respect for women folk had been identified as one of the gateway towards a successful empowerment of communities especially in the developing nations across the globe. This was disclosed by the Project Manager of Investing in Women, Nigeria Mr. Fu’ad Umar Farouk while declaring closed a two-day training of Trainers workshop of Gender Champions across the forty-four local government areas under All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) leadership in Kano State aimed at women empowerment, inclusion and addressing Gender based violence held at the State Capital. Mal. Fu’ad emphasized the need for collaborative approaches on…
Ado Salisu Directorate of Security table tennis team has emerged winners of the event after beating its Registry counterpart 2-0. The competition which was part of the ongoing Northwest University Kano inter directorate staff Games held at the institution’s premises. The university’ s Vice chancellor, Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa who described the games as a way of improving the staff fitness and healthy aimed at ensuring productivity and efficiency in discharging their responsibility. Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa pledged that the university management will continue to support and encourage the sports directorate towards the overall development of various sporting activities in…
Abba Dukawa _When politics is no longer a mission but a profession, politicians become more self-serving than public servants” – Emmanuel Macron, the President of France._ Nigeria has had a history of defection of party members from one political party to another right from the colonial era. In 1951, the first celebrated cross-carpeting episode occurred in Nigeria; which consequently robbed the leader of the National Convention of Nigerians and Cameroons, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the chance to lead the government’s business of Western Nigeria. This means that the phenomenon has been with us for a whopping 70 years!. Party defections can…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday, launched the distribution of relief items to 507 households affected by the 2024 flooding in the state. Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf performed the official handover of the items to the beneficiaries in Kibiya and Madobi Local Government Areas of the state. Kabir-Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu-Kibiya, applauded NEMA for its unwavering commitment to assisting the state with relief materials. He also commended SEMA for its untiring efforts in ensuring that relief materials reached the…
Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sensitize general public against overloading of trailers with animals, goods and passengers to enhance road safety, prevent avoidable crashes. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Masa’udu Matazu disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, (PRO) Abdullahi Labaran on Friday in Kano. He said drivers, transport operators need to adhere strict compliance with safety regulations. According to the statement “FRSC will not tolerate violations of traffic laws, especially those that endanger lives. “We will always continue to promote road safety awareness and strict enforcement to prevent further tragedies”,he…
Ado Salisu The vice chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa has described sports as a way of keeping and improving the health status of the staff. Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa stated this during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the university’s staff Games 2025 organized by the sports directorate held at the institution playing pitch. The vice chancellor who was represented by the deputy vice chancellor Administration, Professor Abubakar Salisu Garba said organizing such type of sporting competition will go along way in improving their healthy and sound in discharging the duty. He said that…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano Govt. Partners Muslim Charity For United Kingdom To Boost Islamic Education The Kano State Government has announced its intention to partner with Muslim Charity For United Kingdom to boost Islamic education in the state. This was revealed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, when he received a delegation from Muslim Charity For United Kingdom. Dr. Makoda emphasized that the current administration is committed to overhauling the education sector and welcomes partnerships that can help achieve this goal. He disclosed that Kano State Government has declared a state of emergency on education and…
Ramatu Garba The Society for Family Health (SFH), Nigeria, has launched the Supporting Women’s Increased Access to Family Planning through Pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (SWIFT) project. The initiative aims to reduce maternal mortality and promote women’s economic empowerment. The SWIFT project seeks to enhance access to family planning services through pharmacies and medicine vendors, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for women and supporting their economic independence. The initiative is supported by the Gates Foundation, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, and state governments. This three-year project aims to improve healthcare delivery, reduce maternal mortality, promote gender equity, and empower women’s…
Isyaku Ibrahim It was with deep heart and sorrow we heard the demise of master of free kick Alhaji Ayo Ogunlana in Kaduna the former capital of northern Nigeria Rightly speaking for those that knew him during his early football days at defunct DIC Bees of Kaduna he was a midfield maestro who could dribble past defenders no matter how good they were One could remember way back in 1983 Challenge Cup final in Lagos when Alhaji Ayo with co stars like Dahiru Sadi,Gidi Muhammed,Tunde Black,Ali Nayara,Augustine Eke,Godwin Ogenyi and others took the world by storm as they denied highly…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court in Kano State on Monday sentenced a 50-year-old security guard, Abubakar Muhammad, to seven years in prison for sexually exploiting his 14-year-old stepdaughter. Muhammad, who lives at Wailari Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano, was convicted on a count charge of sexual exploitation, after he pleaded guilty. The Presiding Judge, Justice S.M. Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently sentenced the defendant to seven years without an option of fine. Earlier, Mr Abdullahi Babale, the Prosecutor, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Monday, issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from withholding funds from the Federation Account to the 44 Local Governments of the state. The applicants are the Chairman of NULGE, Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu, Ibrahim Shehu Abubakar, Usman Isa, Sarki Alhaji Kurawa and Malam Usman Imam. The applicants, through their counsel, Mr Bashir Yusuf-Muhammad, filed a motion exparte dated Nov.1, seeking the court to restrain the respondents from withholding or delaying allocations essential for local governance in the State. The respondents are: the Accountant-General of…
Abba Dukawa Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has raised concerns about the increasing influence of religious leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a viral video recorded during a condolence visit to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna, following the loss of his eldest son, Lamido lamented that clerics have become central to political processes, directing voters on whom to support. “Despite the blessings of being religious leaders, clerics are now struggling for power. Clerics are supposed to be guardians to politicians, but since they want power, we politicians have decided to step aside and watch. We are waiting…
Our Correspondent The Federal Government has affirmed the Dangote Group’s pivotal role in the country’s push towards industrialization, as the company took the center stage at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Dafang I. Sule, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, thanked the company for “doing a good job” in Nigeria. Dangote Group is one of the sponsors of the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair that was declared open by the President on Saturday. The Federal Government’s accolade…
By Yusuf A. Yusuf The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar officially commissioned the new renovated ten by one, two bedroom blocks for Nigeria Air Force 455 Base Service Group Kano. The renovated blocks of ten in one, nine blocks were allocated three blocks for officers, six for all air men and women officers accommodation. Air Marshall H.N Abubakar said the key pillar of his leadership is to improve the welfare of officers men and women by beens well accommodated and to transform the Nigerian Air Force into and agile force in the Nation by effectively…
By Ado Salisu The resuscitation of the inter-tertiary institution basketball championship organised in collaboration with Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM) Foundation is a welcome development. for the advancement of the game and others in the country. DAM Foundation is powered by a veteran basketball player who is now the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria. The contribution of the DAM Foundation gave impetus to the just concluded 1st Kanawa inter-tertiary institution basketball championship This is a sign of the restoration of the game of basketball and other games that have not been competed for in the not too distant past.…
Our Correspondent The Group of Six (G6) elites of Feferuwa in Nasarawa State organized a town hall meeting with stakeholders to foster unity and socio-economic development. The meeting was attended by the newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, Barr. Mohammed Alkali, as well as Mr. Mohammed I. Lukumbogo, the immediate past Provost of FAMSAT Keffi. Others in attendance included Hon. Ismaila A. Ari, Mr. Abokinliman Y. Isah, and Adamu Salihu Eggapu, among others. During the event, Hon. Alkali emphasized the importance of promoting education, particularly girls’ education in the village. He urged parents, especially mothers, to ensure…
Isyaku Ibrahim Sai Masu Gida will this afternoon trade tackles Abia Warriors from South Eastern Nigeria The cracker is in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight The tie definitely will be a pay back time for the Pyramid City Lads as during their meeting at Umuahia they were thrashed by their guests Thus,the Coaching crew under Yaro Yaro Zagalo, have to sit up aimed at grabbing the maximum points at stake as anything less than that will be a catastrophe on them as the teams are going closely The visitors from Abia who are occupying the fourth place,are having thirty six…
Ado Salisu Students have been urged to utilize their potential skills both academically and sporting events in order to actualize their set objectives in life. The Vice chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu university KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba made the call during the on going 1st Kanawa Tertiary institution basketball championship semi- final between Bayero university Kano BUK and KHAIRUN’ held at BUK old site basketball court. Professor Abdulrashid Garba who described sports nowaday as a lucrative venture and at the same time use it to unite different ethnic groups for the development of the country. The vice chancellor charged the…
Ado Salisu Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu university KHAIRUN basketball team will lock horns with Bayero university Kano BUK in the first semi final of the on-going 1st Kanawa Tertiary institution basketball championship. The second semi final is between Aliko Dangote university of science and technology Wudil and Northwest University Kano . The matches will be played at the BUK basketball court tomorrow Friday from 4:pm to 6:pm. The competition which is organised in collaboration with DAM Foundation as a training ground ahead of zonal preliminaries and Nigerian University Games Association NUGA proper scheduled to hold at Jos university in May, 2025.…
Ibrahim Abdullahi Kano state government says it targets crashing down maternal mortality, not reduction. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf dropped the hint while speaking at the Partners Coordination Forum (PCF) meeting, held in the metropolis. PCF is an idea conceived by the commissioner to bring into one umbrella all development partners working in the health sector in the state to work cohesively devoid of activity duplication. The commissioner said Kano state government is committed to transforming health sector looking at up and doing and political will of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to that effect in one…
Sani Abba Yola The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing digital innovation and youth empowerment through artificial intelligence (AI). During a working visit to Afrilab AI Hub in Zaria, the Commissioner inspected the company’s operations and training facilities, acknowledging its role in equipping young talents with cutting-edge AI skills. The Commissioner stated that the visit was in line with the directive of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to engage the management of Afrilab AI Hub in discussions on the possibility of relocating their operations to Kano State.…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court adjourned until April 15, hearing in all pending preliminary objections in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation filed against the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others. Reports that the state government instituted an eight-count charge bordering on bribery allegations, Misappropriation and division of public funds running into billions of Niara against Ganduje, alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar. Others are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited,Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. When the case came up for hearing of…
Our Correspondent The WAZOBIA conflict resolution and peace advocacy intiative has appoint Amb. Ismail Maizare as its National Director NGO’s affairs. The National President of WACOPAI , Rt. Amb. Garba Mafara stated this in a congratulatory letter of appointment on Thursday in Kano. “We equally have total confidence in your untarnished intergrity, exemplary leadership qualities, incomparable wealth of knowledge and experience built over years. “WACOPAI absolutely and incontestably found you worthy of this enviable appointment”,it said.
Abba Dukawa Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing Jigawa Northwest, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Northwest Development Commission had said the commission is crucial in driving sustainable development, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing socio-economic challenges in the Northwest region. Said the committee aims to ensure the Commission fulfills its mandate efficiently and transparently, promoting inclusive growth and improving the livelihoods of the people in the region. Senator Babangida Hussaini made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with newsman in his office. According to him the signing of the NWDC Bill into law demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs…
Our Correspondent Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price, in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from an initial N1,700 per litre to the current rate, thus providing much-needed relief to manufacturers and consumers alike.The latest reduction of N55 per litre for diesel follows the revelation by Development Economist and Public Policy Analyst, Prof. Ken Ife,…
By Sani Abba Yola The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on the Kano State Council of Friday Mosque Imams to support efforts aimed at fostering moral discipline and mutual respect among citizens. Speaking during a meeting with the Council, Comrade Waiya emphasized the crucial role of religious leaders in shaping societal values through knowledge and moral guidance. He stressed that the meeting was necessary to seek their collaboration in promoting a well-disciplined and morally upright society. Expressing concern over declining moral standards, the Commissioner lamented how some individuals misuse the media to disrespect…
By Junaidu Danladi The Babangida Charity Foundation has distributed non-interest revolving loans to the parents of orphans and petty traders at Romi Community in Dawakin Tofa Local Government. The aim of the program is to empower the mothers of orphans for them to carter for their orphans. While the loan for the petty traders was meant to improve their businesses. 10 women were given the loan of N30,000 each; while 8 traders received N50,000 each. In his remarks, the Chairman Babangida Charity Foundation Board of Trustee, Malam Isa Adamu Abdullahi noted that since the establishment of the foundation it was…
Isyaku Ibrahim Existing rivalry between Kano Pillars Football Team and Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri Will be reignited tomorrow afternoon at famous Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata in the metropolitan in a rescheduled premier league cracker. Without much ado,this is a match the home boys would not allow to slip out of their hands in view of how they narrowly lost to table toppers Remo Stars last week in Ikenne Ogun State by two goals to one. Thus the lads will have to use all the weapons in their armoury to dislodge the invaders from Maiduguri hands down so as to…
Our Correspondent The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position in the auto market. This time, DPAN has commenced the assembly of the GT model of the wave-making Peugeot 3008, which has hit commercial success and won awards with its different variants in various markets across the world. With its 1.6 litre high performance turbo engine, Peugeot 3008 GT has expanded the existing line-up of vehicles from the assembly lines of the modern plant that opened some years ago…
Our Correspondent Energy expert Dan Kunle has warned that the continued importation of petrol and diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and certain marketers, despite the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic demand, is a disservice to the country.Recentreports indicate that NNPC, Oil Marketers Spent N5.5tn on Petrol, Diesel Importation in Four Months. Speaking on a programme on Arise TV on Sunday, Dan Kunle likened the massive importation of petrol and diesel by NNPC and some marketers over the past four months to the notorious ‘cement Armada’—a scandal from the 1970s, during Nigeria’s oil boom, where…
Ado Salisu Bayero University Kano BUK and Aliko Dangote university of science and technology Wudil have started the 1st Kanawa Tertiary institution basketball championship on a sound noted. The tournament is being organized in collaboration with DAM Foundation and is taking place at Buk basketball court attracted a large turn out of spectators in attendance. Bayero University Kano defeated it Baba Ahmed university 55-15 in the opening match and Aliko Dangote university of science and technology thrashed Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu university KHAIRUN 55-04 points while Aliko Dangote again walked over Elrazi Medical University Kano 20-0 in their second match. The…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru A head of its planned Sensitization Campaign on out-of-school children, Kano State Ministry of Education has embarked on an assessment tour to rural areas in the state. The tour aims to identify the causes of this problem and find solutions through community engagement. According to UNICEF statistics, Kano has approximately 837,479 out-of-school children, a staggering number that the state is working to address. The assessment team, led by Hajiya Amina Kassim, State Coordinator for Girl Child Education, has visited several rural communities, including Bange village in Albasu local government area and Mawashi in Garko local government area.…
Our Correspondent Mr Usman Ibrahim, Director of Project, Kaduna State Water Corporation (KADSWAC), on Monday, assured Nigerians of the Federal and Kaduna State Governments’ commitment to the provision of potable water. Ibrahim disclosed this at a two-day stakeholders’ retreat to assess the progress of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme in Kano, organised by KADSWAC. The retreat, held in Kano, had as theme: “Enhancing Effectiveness: Procedures and Best Practise of Work Plan Preparation and Implementation, Proper Financial Management and Fund Disbursement”. The retreat was specifically on financial documentation, fund disbursement mechanisms and procedures to…
Zainab Olufunmi Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, says it received no fewer than 25 complaints in January. The Commander of NFSS in the state, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Monday. Al’ameen said that out of the 25 complainants received, 18 has been treated and done with, while seven are still pending. He also said that the cases received within the period under review, were mainly on animal theft, burglary, phone theft, motorcycle theft, Kidnapping among others. He noted that the service was trying its best…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Road safety Corps (FRSC) has honoured the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for their commitment and adequate reportage of its activities and creating awareness about safer roads. The Corps also recognised the contributions of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano State Council, and others for safer roads thereby bringing road crashes to the barest. Other organisations recognised by the corps include, Express Radio, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and a philanthropist, Alhaji Sani Yakasai, among others. The Sector Commander of FRSC RS1.2 Kano, Umar Matazu, speaking on Saturday during the 2024…
Ado Salisu Bayero University Kano BUK basketball team will tomorrow Monday confront its Baba Ahmed university counterpart in the opening of the 1st Kanawa Tertiary institution basketball championship at old site basketball court. Both side are expected to parade skillful and talented students for encounter. The match is expected to be dicey capable of going to either side. Other matches include Federal University of Education Kano will take on Skyline university and Elrazi Medical University versus Dangote university of science and technology Wudil. The competition’s coordinator, Sanusi Shuaibu Badway called on the participants teams to exhibits sportsmanship and to be…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kiru Tahfeezul Qur’an Secondary School has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating 1,643 students who have memorized the Holy Qur’an. The graduation ceremony, held at the school’s conference hall today Sunday, celebrated the achievements of students who completed their studies between 2019 and 2024. In his address, Kano State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, congratulated the graduates, describing their achievement as a blessing from Almighty Allah. He praised Kiru Tahfeezul Qur’an as one of the best schools in the state, propagating Qur’anic and Islamic education. Dr. Ali Makoda represented by the Permanent Secretary of the…
Ado Salisu Eight universities in Kano state are expected to compete in the maiden edition of 1st Kanawa Tertiary institution basketball championship 2025 scheduled to hold at Bayero university Kano basketball courts on Monday. The tournament which was organizing in collaboration with DAM Foundation to prepare universities ahead of the zonal preliminaries to be hosted by Aliko Dangote university of science and technology Wudil as well as Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) proper at university of Jos, Plateau state in April/May this year. Speaking shortly after conducting the draws of the competition at Bayero university Kano (BUK), the tournament’s Coordinator…
Isyaku Ibrahim State Commissioner for Special Duties Commissioner Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo says the Ministry will partner with that of Humanitarian and Poverty alleviation to attain the goal of Present administration He was speaking while exchanging views with his colleague of Humanitarian and Poverty Affairs Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kabiya He described the two outfits as partners in progress all working in boosting the socio economic wellbeing of the larger society The Commissioner maintained that the visit was aimed at sorting out ways of improving bilateral cooperation as the later was carved out from the former He pointed out that the…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano State Commissioner for Special Duties Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo says their working relationship with foreign consulates based in the state capital will remain as solid as the rock. He was speaking in continuation of his familiarisation visit to various formations which took him to Embassies of Niger,Benin and Chad. He explained that Kano as the most populous state countrywide will continue to explore ways of bilateral cooperation with the nations so as to achieve desired intention. Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo maintained that there are many avenues that they would join hands with a view to boosting their…
Ado Salisu The just concluded Gombe State Inter secondary Schools Athletics Championships is yielding fruits as young talents have started dreaming big even to complete and win at the Olympic level. One of such young athletes is the most outstanding performing Student in the competition, Abdullahi A. Abubakar who received cash rewards for being the Most decorated athlete with six medals and the fastest in the competition in 100m boys final. He said one day, his dream is to become an Olympic medalist. “I want to become an Olympic medalist, I have the qualities, but need Competition to improve myself,…