By Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed in their bid to retain the Women’s African Cup of Nations which they won two years ago in Rabat the Moroccan capital The Team who had lifted the trophy on ten good occasions lost in the Quarter final of the event against arch rivals Cameroon Lioness by a lone goal in the match played at Casablanca The Nigerian side had earlier lost to Malawi in their opening game of the event before thrashing Zambia and later Egypt to scale through to the last eight of the tournament where they met their Waterloo against…
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By Our Correspondent The Kogi State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) Steering Committee has called on contractors handling various project sites across the state to improve performance and ensure timely delivery of ongoing rural infrastructure projects. The committee made the call after concluding an inspection of RAAMP intervention sites across Kogi East, Kogi Central and Kogi West senatorial districts to assess the level of work, compliance with engineering specifications and environmental safeguards, as well as identify implementation challenges. The inspection covered rural access roads, agro-logistics and market infrastructure, and cross-drainage projects being executed under the programme. During the…
…Gov Inuwa, Emir of Gombe, Gusau expected at closing ceremony By Ado Salisu Nafada Emirate Council Football Team and Late Shehu Abubakar FC have qualified for the final of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup, tagged King’s Cup, after recording impressive victories in their respective semi-final matches. The semi-finals, played at the Army Barracks Football Pitch in Gombe, saw Nafada Emirate Council defeat Dukku FC 3-1, while Late Shehu Abubakar FC edged Funakaye FC 1-0 to book a place in the final. The championship final is expected to attract prominent personalities, including government officials, traditional rulers, football administrators and sports stakeholders…
Mahmud Jega The blistering exchange last week between the Presidency and the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and in particular, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja John Cardinal Onaiyekan reminded me of the tussle in Manila in the 1980s between the Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos and Archbishop of Manila, Jaime Cardinal Sin. The outspoken Archbishop once declared himself to be “the Original Sin,” and he regularly fired broadsides at Marcos and his extremely flamboyant wife, Imelda Marcos. In the wake of the Iranian revolution of 1979, an angry Marcos told newsmen that Sin “is trying to be a Khomeini,” leader of the…
By Isyaku Ibrahim I would like to seize this medium to adore Kano State Legislators for their thrive in taking the bull by the horn during their recent sitting The singular effort is their zeal towards checkmating the arbitrarily increase of School fees by private institution proprietors statewide Definitely this situation has been itching the minds and hearts of parents whose children have been patronising such schools on yearly basis hence it should not be allowed to continue like that in view of its disadvantages to one and all It is crystal clear that most of these parents are living…
By Our Correspondent The Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has commended one of its officers, Naziru Alhassan Madobi, whose courage and persistence led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a suspected member of a car theft syndicate in Kano. The incident occurred on Thursday night at an event centre along Lawan Danbazau Road, near the former Inspector General of Police’s residence in Kano metropolis. According to KAROTA, the officer had completed his official duty and stopped at Aliko Filling Station, where fuel attendants informed him that a suspect had allegedly stolen a vehicle parked at…
By Our Correspondent Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), located within the premises of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Kano Municipality. The governor said the centre was established to strengthen disease surveillance, prevention, diagnosis and emergency response in the state. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday said Yusuf described the project as a major milestone in his administration’s efforts to build a resilient healthcare system. “I am delighted to witness the completion of a project whose foundation I personally laid,” the governor said, expressing…
By Our Correspondent Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially launched a Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive care and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf also flagged off the symbolic distribution of free maternal and Accident & Emergency commodities, new hospital bed sheets, and 300 customised digital blood pressure monitors at Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital. The governor said the Sickle Cell Centre would offer free diagnosis, counselling, treatment, follow-up care, patient education, health…
By Our Correspondent The Jigawa State Police Command has concluded a four-week conversion training into the Police Mobile Force (PMF) for 50 rank-and-file personnel drawn from various formations across the state. The training, conducted by the 35 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Dutse, was aimed at enhancing the operational capacity, tactical proficiency and combat readiness of the personnel, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police to build a professional and operationally effective police force. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said the participants underwent intensive theoretical and practical sessions covering weapon handling…
By Our Correspondent Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday spent over an hour at Kofar Fanfo Junction monitoring compliance with traffic light signals as part of efforts to improve traffic discipline in the state. The governor, accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), commissioners and other senior government officials, supervised traffic movement at the busy intersection and directed motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and pedestrians to obey traffic regulations. A statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the exercise was aimed at restoring order and discipline on Kano roads. Governor…
By Salisu Babangida MATAN (Motivation Action Towards Achieving Nutrition) Food Bank Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger, malnutrition lol and improving food security in Nigeria.It focused on combating hunger and malnutrition across the country. The founder and visionary leader of MATAN Food Bank Foundation is Ambassador (Dr.) Olakunle Moses Johnson,who serves as the National President with core focus on grassroot food security, poverty alleviation and Agricultural supply chain automation all over Nigeria. Head of MATAN Media Desk a veteran Journalist also former Chairman Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, Comrade Ismaila Ammai Maizare who…
By Abba Dukawa The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) deserves commendation for demonstrating courage and moral responsibility by speaking truth to power at a critical moment in the nation’s history. At a time when many voices have chosen silence, the bishops have shown remarkable boldness by drawing the attention of the President and the government to the realities confronting Nigerians and by expressing concerns about the country’s current direction. Such courage has become increasingly uncommon in a society where hypocrisy, sycophancy, and political patronage often overshadow truth and accountability. Unfortunately, some institutions, including religious bodies, have also struggled to…
By Our Correspondent The Presidency has responded to comments by the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, who alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to secure victory in the 2027 general election “by all means.” Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS, Onaiyekan expressed concerns that the Federal Government was focused on retaining power at all costs. He also claimed that President Tinubu dismissed concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on the economy and insecurity during a meeting at the Presidential Villa on July 28. The cleric accused those…
By Ado Salisu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Branch, has elected a new set of executive officers to steer the affairs of the association for the 2026–2028 tenure. The election was conducted during the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday, August 1, in Kano. A statement signed by Dr Ibrahim D.M. said Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usnan was elected Chairman of the association. Other elected officers include Dr Anas Alhaji Idris as First Vice Chairman, Dr Suraj Shafi’i Umar as Second Vice Chairman, and Dr Nura Hassan Aliyu as Secretary. Also elected were Dr Sa’adatu Abubakar…
By Ado Salisu The Vice President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF), Malam Yusuf Datti, has commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for hosting the maiden edition of the Dr Agbu Kefas North-East Zonal Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17 Junior Tennis Championship, describing the initiative as a major step towards reviving grassroots tennis development. Datti gave the commendation at the closing ceremony of the championship held in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. He praised Governor Kefas for his passion, foresight and commitment to laying a solid foundation for the development of sports, particularly tennis, across the state. According to him, the…
By Ado Salisu Four Emirate Council football teams will battle for places in the final of the ongoing 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup, also known as the King’s Cup, as the semi-final matches begin on Monday. According to the fixtures released by the tournament’s Organising Committee, Funakaye Emirate Council will face the Late Shehu Abubakar Emirate Council in the first semi-final on Monday, August 3, at the Army Barracks Football Pitch. The second semi-final will be played on Tuesday, August 4, with Nafada Emirate Council taking on Dukku Emirate Council at the same venue from 3:00 p.m. Funakaye reached the last…
By Our Correspondent The Proprietor of Al-Manan Academy, Hotoro North, Malam Usman Bello, has reaffirmed the school’s commitment to providing quality education and equipping pupils with the knowledge and entrepreneur skills needed to excel in life. He gave the assurance on Saturday during the Academy’s Annual Speech and Prize-Giving Day held at the school’s premises in Hotoro North, Kano. According to him, the Academy is committed to introducing innovative learning methods that combine academic excellence with vocational and entrepreneurial skills to prepare students for self-reliance rather than depending solely on government employment. Malam Bello urged parents to complement the school’s…
By Ado Salisu Sports administrator and football stakeholder, Alhaji Gara Gombe, has dismissed attempts to remove the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, insisting that those allegedly plotting against him will not succeed. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gombe described Gusau as the legitimate leader of the NFF and expressed confidence that he would complete his tenure despite criticisms of the current administration. He argued that Nigeria’s possible failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup should not be blamed solely on the present NFF leadership, noting that previous administrations also failed to secure qualification…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Committee has unveiled the timetable for the 2026 NFF Executive Committee elections, with the sale of nomination forms commencing on Saturday, August 1. According to the timetable released by the committee, the deadline for the submission of completed nomination forms is August 12, marking the first major stage of the electoral process ahead of the elections scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The committee said candidates would be notified of any irregularities in their nomination documents between August 13 and 19, while the period for the correction of such…
By Yushau A. Shuaib “When a sponsored attack song backfires, it reveals everything about the sponsors — and nothing damaging about the target.” A brief disclosure is necessary before I proceed. In December 2018, Jamilu Gwamna — then Managing Director of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) — personally approved the removal and reinstallation of electric poles to support the expansion of the PRNigeria Centre in Kano. That gesture of institutional goodwill remains unforgettable. His spokesperson, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, who still serves in that role today, has also been a long standing professional colleague. I state this up front because…
By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu The Kano State Government has pledged to strengthen its longstanding relationship with the Republic of Sudan through increased collaboration in healthcare, education and other areas of mutual interest. The commitment was made by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, when he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Nigeria, Sheikh Mohammed Abdelaal Haroon, during a courtesy visit to Kano on Friday. The Deputy Governor said the state government would consider supporting key initiatives proposed by the Sudanese community, including the establishment of…
By Nura Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has commended the technical support provided by the Challenge Initiative (TCI) to the state’s health system, describing its interventions as critical to strengthening family planning services and improving overall healthcare delivery. The Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SSPHCDA), Dr. Bilyaminu Yari Sifawa, gave the commendation during the Adolescent and Young People Technical Working Group meeting held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Sokoto. Dr. Sifawa said TCI’s contributions to the state’s family planning programme had gone beyond reproductive health, promoting accountability, state ownership and evidence-based resource…
By Ado Salisu The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ali Muhammad Ali, has received the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026 Meritorious Award in recognition of his contributions to media development and the promotion of sports tourism in Nigeria. The award was presented at the NAN headquarters in Abuja by the National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule. Presenting the award, Sule said the recognition was in appreciation of Ali’s leadership in repositioning NAN and strengthening media coverage of sports tourism across the country. He said the agency…
By Our Correspondent The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Nigerian Army divisions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the creation of four additional divisions. The appointments are part of efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s operational capacity, improve command and control, expand its presence across the country and enhance its response to emerging security threats. A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the newly created divisions would begin operations upon attaining Initial Operational Capability (IOC), while…
By Ado Salisu The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has unveiled the Federal Government’s plan to create more than four million jobs through the One-Government strategy in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. Musawa disclosed this on Monday while declaring open the 9th National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTSUMMIT 2026) in Abuja. She said the landmark collaboration between the Ministries of Tourism and Education is designed to overhaul Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with the potential to generate about 4.08 million jobs, comprising 2.58 million in…
By Ado Salisu Athletes’ welfare and quality leadership have been identified as key factors behind the recent successes recorded in Nigeria’s sports sector following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s restoration of the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Special Assistant on Media to the Director-General of the NSC, Mr Kola Daniel, stated this on Tuesday in Glasgow, Scotland, host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where Team Nigeria has so far won six gold and four silver medals. Daniel said the Commission’s leadership, under its Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has prioritised athletes’ welfare through initiatives such as…
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday, producing a memorable Day Four performance highlighted by three gold medals in weightlifting and strong displays on the athletics track as the country’s medal haul gathered momentum in Glasgow, Scotland. Edidiong Joseph Umoafia set the tone by winning gold in the men’s 71kg weightlifting event with a Commonwealth Games record total of 319kg. He lifted a Games record 147kg in the snatch before adding 172kg in the clean and jerk to finish ahead of Samoa’s Joseph Tafi (314kg) and Nauru’s Elgin Moses (310kg). The…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) says Team Nigeria remains on course to meet its medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow following another podium finish on Sunday. Nigeria added to its medal haul after Ruth Asuquo Nyong claimeda silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event with a combined lift of 168kg, comprising 75kg in the snatch and 93kg in the clean and jerk. Reacting to the performance, the Director General of the NSC and Team Nigeria’s Chef de Mission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said the result showed the country’s medal projections remained on track. “If…
By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s top scrabble players and leading wordsmiths from across West Africa will converge on Yenagoa next weekend for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic, with a record prize pool of nearly ₦20 million at stake. The championship, one of the flagship events on the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, is sanctioned by the World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA). It will hold on August 1 and 2, 2026. The opening rounds will take place at Matho Crystal Hotel on Imiringi Road, while the finals and…
By Tasiu Jibo Dawanau The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC), Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Gwale Local Government Hisbah Command to curb the circulation of adulterated, substandard and expired products across the state. Dr Muhammad made the pledge while receiving the Commander of the Gwale Hisbah Command, Malam Nura Wada Ishaq, and his delegation during a courtesy visit to his office. He said the council was established to protect consumers from hazards that threaten their health, safety and economic well-being, thereby contributing to sustainable development in the state. The…
By Our Correspondent Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has said he visited churches during the 2023 presidential election campaign to address concerns among Christians over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Onoja made the disclosure during an interview aired on the official YouTube channel of SYMFONI on Friday, where he reflected on the campaign strategies adopted ahead of the presidential election. He said the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket generated concerns in some Christian communities, prompting him and other party members to engage directly with church congregations to explain the party’s position and reassure voters. According to…
By Our Correspondent The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over reports that his supporters engaged lobbyists in the United States to raise issues concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with US President Donald Trump and members of the US Congress. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency described the alleged move as inappropriate and said it undermined Nigeria’s sovereignty. According to the statement, the issues reportedly raised by Atiku’s lobbyists relate to a 1993 civil forfeiture case involving President Tinubu, which the Presidency said…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and programmes worth ₦55.48 billion, with education receiving the largest share of the allocation as the government steps up investment in infrastructure, healthcare, road construction, water supply and rural development. The approvals were made during the 40th Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the Council approved a total expenditure of ₦55,475,406,487.82 for strategic projects aimed at accelerating socio-economic development and improving…
By Our Correspondent Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has said he lived in a friend’s house throughout his eight-year tenure in office, maintaining that he did not own a personal residence while serving as governor. Aregbesola made the disclosure in a video shared with his supporters, where he reflected on his years in government and the principles that guided his administration. He claimed to be the first governor in Nigeria to complete two terms in office without owning a personal house. “I’m the first governor in Nigeria to govern a…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has urged information officers deployed to local government areas, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to redouble their efforts in ensuring effective reporting of government programmes and projects. Waiya made the call on Tuesday while presiding over an engagement meeting with information officers at the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in Kano. He said the ministry had introduced new measures to strengthen the dissemination of information on government projects, programmes and activities across the state’s 44 local government areas, particularly in rural communities, as…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Kano State Branch, has renewed its partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Training School (NITS), Kano, to strengthen humanitarian services, emergency response and capacity building. The Branch Executive Secretary of the society, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi spoke on Thursday during an advocacy visit to the training school in Kano. He noted that the visit was aimed at reactivating and strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two organisations, particularly in the areas of emergency preparedness and first aid training. He emphasised that it is vital for cadets and management staff to acquire emergency response…
By Our Correspondent The Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday honoured the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his administration’s unwavering support for the media profession and commitment to strengthening journalism in the state. The award presentation ceremony was held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano, in the presence of members of the Kano State Executive Council and other senior government officials. The honour was conferred on Governor Yusuf in appreciation of his administration’s sustained partnership with the Kano Online Media Chapel,…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification exercise at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital (MAWTH) to assess the utilisation of medical equipment procured through its intervention programme. The verification team confirmed that diagnostic and therapeutic equipment purchased with the fund had been delivered, installed and put into use at the hospital. KHETFUND had, under its 2025 Regular Intervention Programme, disbursed ₦48 million to the hospital on October 9, 2025, for the procurement of an ultrasound scanning machine, an autoclave machine and a baby incubator. Speaking after the verification exercise, the Executive Secretary…
By Our Correspondent The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has commenced an investigation into complaints alleging the sale of substandard solar panels whose actual power output falls short of the specifications displayed on their labels. The complaints were presented to the council by a group of concerned consumers led by Mallam Yusuf Sani, who alleged that some solar panel dealers were misleading buyers by falsely labeling products with power ratings that do not reflect their actual performance. According to Sani, tests conducted with standard power-measuring equipment revealed significant discrepancies between the advertised capacity of some solar panels and the…
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu A three-day football talent discovery and development programme initiated by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, tagged “The Game Changer,” commenced on Tuesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The programme, organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Development in collaboration with Sports Without Borders and the Nigerian Football Coaches Association (Kano State Chapter), aims to identify young football talents, nurture future stars and expand access to football opportunities across the state. Two international football scouts are participating in the exercise. They are…
By Olufunmi Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch, has collaborate to strengthen and promote rule of law, enhance road safety enforcement and improve capacity of FRSC personnel. Mrs Olushola Ashonibare, Corps Legal Adviser of the FRSC who spoke on Tuesday during a meeting officials of Nigeria Bar Association at the Kano Command Office in Kano. She said the meeting is aim to foster strong working relationship between FRSC and NBA. According to her, “the collaboration will enhance mutual understanding, improve synergy and strengthen collaboration between both organisations. …
By Ndamodu Ali Participants at the ongoing capacity-building workshop organised by the Nigeria Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (NG-RAAMP) have taken the School Safe Zones campaign to the community level with a road safety awareness outreach at Rafinyashi Primary and Secondary School, Minna, Niger State. The outreach featured the unveiling and public display of School Safe Zones campaign posters designed to promote safer roads for pupils, students and other vulnerable road users along RAAMP intervention corridors. Community leaders, residents and school authorities participated in the sensitisation exercise, emphasising the need for collective responsibility in protecting children and reducing road…
By Idris Malikawa Preparations have reached an advanced stage for this year’s Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON Pre-Season Soccer Tournament, tagged Gusau/Ahlan Cup. The tournament is scheduled to hold from August 7 to 18, 2026, at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina State, with several Premier League and National League clubs confirming their participation. The General Coordinator of the tournament, Alhaji Abahuraira Dahiru, disclosed that the defending champions and runners-up of last year’s edition, Kano Pillars FC and Plateau United FC, have officially accepted invitations to participate in this year’s competition. He added that other invited…
By Our Correspondent The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, has conducted a post-funding verification visit to Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Paediatric Hospital following the release of over N11 million to support the accreditation of the hospital’s Paediatric Residency Training Programme. The fund, released on March 12, 2026, under KHETFUND’s 2026 Regular Intervention, was earmarked to facilitate the hospital’s official accreditation for postgraduate paediatric residency training. Speaking during the visit, Dr Zahraddeen said the verification exercise was aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the utilisation of public funds while strengthening specialist healthcare…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Chairman of Kano Sports Commission Elder statesman Tukur Babangida has enjoined wealthy individuals and corporate organisations to venture into sports development This he said will help greatly in reducing idleness across the length and breadth of the greater majority The consummate gentleman who was speaking at the flag of the new Tofa football season, which he founded when he was the Kano State Director of sports hailed Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa the sponsor of the event for his tirelessness in that respect and called on others to emulate the superlative example as the case is in other…
By Ado Salisu The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has pledged Nigeria’s full backing for netball, declaring the country is ready to “dominate Africa” and compete globally after watching the Green Hawks secure a convincing 33-12 victory over Pakistan in the UK on Friday. Olopade was speaking at the Hertfordshire Games Village on 17 July, where he watched the team’s exhibition match staged as part of the Nigeria Diaspora Talents Development Committee multi-sport event. It was his first live netball match in years, and he left impressed. “That was an amazing performance,” Olopade told the players…
By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Ganduje Foundation Islamic Da’awah Centre for its significant contributions to peace building and the propagation of Islam in Kano State and beyond. The Governor also lauded the Chairman of the Foundation and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for his immense contributions to the growth and development of Islam in the state. Governor Yusuf made the commendation during a special prayer session organized by the foundation for the sustenance of peace in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The prayer session, held last…
By Isyaku Ibrahim English National Team for the first time since 1966 have won a major award in the world cup ‘s history The accolade was none other than the Bronze Medal they secured at the expense of Les Bleus of France in the losers match of the 2026 World Cup to be concluded today in North America The English giants scored early in the duel through midfield maestro Declan Rice and later Quansah and Saka who scored a brace in the first half to make it four nil At resumption of play, in the second stanza the French side…
By Our Correspondent Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) has hosted a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in the fight against malnutrition. The delegation, led by Mrs. Mandu Ubong Solomon and Mr. Ridwan Awosanya, met with the university’s management to discuss joint efforts to address the growing burden of malnutrition among women and children in Nigeria. During the meeting, the visitors highlighted the prevalence and far-reaching consequences of malnutrition on health, education and socio-economic development. They outlined ongoing interventions by their…
By Ado Salisu The Kogi State Police Command has rescued all four persons abducted during the attack on Government Secondary School, Olowa Agbajo, in Dekina Local Government Area on July 14, 2026. The victims were rescued at about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, following sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated bush-combing by a joint security team. The operation was coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, in collaboration with the Commander of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, Brigadier General Kasim Sidi, and the State Security Adviser to the Governor, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd).…