Abuja, Nigeria – As we commemorate Eid-el-Kabir, a celebration of sacrifice and faith, I extend warm greetings to all Nigerians, with special recognition for the Almajiri and out-of-school children, who are central to our Commission’s mission. I call upon all stakeholders to renew their dedication to education as a fundamental right for every child. Education remains the cornerstone for unlocking the potential of our youth and empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. I am pleased to acknowledge President Bola Tinubu’s resolute efforts to eradicate the challenges faced by Almajiri and out-of-school children in Nigeria. His commitment to education and…
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Our Correspondent Muslim faithfuls had been enjoined to always uphold the principles of Islamic Injunctions and abide by the teachings of the Holy Prophet of Islam Sallalahu Alaihi Waahlihi Wasallam in all their undertakings. This was disclosed by a Frontline politician in Dambatta Alhaji Abba Sa’id in a Sallah Message to the Muslim Ummah across the Nation Alhaji Abba Sa’id Dambatta pointed out that it has become highly imperative for Muslims to used this rare opportunity and pray to Allah the Most High to bring an end to the socioeconomic hardship that is bedeviling the nation. He similarly appealed to…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) in collaboration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps organise a three-days training for 375 security personnel on leadership, quality and organisation management. The Commander General of NHFSS, Mr. Osatimehin Joshua-Wole during the training in Abuja said that this training will help a lot in on how they manage their organisation to get the desire goals. He said our aims and objectives is to prevent and combat forest crimes, investigate and arrest perpetrators. According to him,”whenever NHFSS arrest anyone found wanting, we immediately hand them over to the police…
Our Correspondent Muslim faithfuls in the nation had been enjoined to always adhere to Islamic Principles as sure way out of the socioeconomic calamities that is bedeviling the nation. This was disclosed by Member, Federal House of Representative, representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Rt.Hon. Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari in a Sallah Message to his constituents. Chidari further stated that observing the Islamic instructions and abiding by the Islamic provisions would no doubt results in to more advance development He also assured the people of his Constituency that he will leave no stone unturned on matters related to his Constituency development, pointing…
Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, said it has intercepted 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and arrested 106 suspects in the state. Its Commander, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Saturday in Kano. Idris-Ahmad said, “The command between June 10 and June 13, in its operation ahead of Eid-el Kabir celebration, intercepted 230,600 Tramadol tablets along Zaria-Kano road. “The operations, mandated by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, in curbing the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, resulted to the arrest” He disclosed that…
Press ……As the Committee Submits its Report Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano Ministerial Committee on Land Encroachment and Trespass in Schools has submitted it’s final report after visiting over 160 affected public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State. It could be recalled that on 22nd February, 2024, 16-member committee on land encroachment and trespass in school was set up by the state to identify schools affected with problems of trespass or encroachment and examine their level in the vulnerable schools. Presenting the final report of the committee findings to the Commissioner of Education today Friday, the…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the successful movement of its pilgrims to Mina, Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of the Hajj exercise. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Head of Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement circulated to journalists on Friday. According to Ibrahim, the relocation began on Thursday night, with the deployment of all the pilgrims, after securing their comfortable camps at Mina. The Amirul Hajj of the State who is the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Jibril…
By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano command has deployed 1,536 personnel to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir in the State. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. He said five ambulances, 30 patrol vehicles and one heavy duty tow truck and other operational equipment have been deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate effective smooth operations. According to him, “the deployed personnel include 1,300 regular marshals and 236 special marshals on major routes. “The special patrol operations to combat crashes on our roads has commence on 14th of June…
Ramatu Garba Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has deployed 3,168 personnel to ensure hitch-free Eid-el Kabir celebrations in the state. Its Commandant, Mr Mohammed Lawal-Falala, said in a statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Friday in Kano that the personnel would monitor sensitive places to prevent criminal activities or disorders during the celebration. He said the personnel would work with the Nigerian Police, DSS, Federal Road Safety Corps, and KAROTA to maintain law and order, as well as free flow of traffic. According to him, the…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court on Friday, ordered the Kano State government to pay N10 million in damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, for breaching his fundamental human rights. Ado-Bayero, through his counsel M L Yusufari SAN, filed a motion exparte dated May 27, seeking the court to restrain the state government from arresting, intimidating or infringing on his rights. The respondents are the Attorney General of the Federation, Attorney General Kano, Nigeria Police, Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police Kano, State Security Service, NSCDC, Nigeria Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Airforce. Delivering judgment,…
Ramatu Garba The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment towards upgrading the nation’s correctional Centres. Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure shortly after an assessment tour at Maximum Security Custodial Centre Janguza, on Thursday in Kano. He said the dream of His Excellency Mr President, Bola Ahmed, is quite high for the correctional centres. “From what we have seen, it is a good work in progress. We will upgrade the system in line with the agenda of the renewed hope of Mr President. “As well as relocation programmes of government towards redefining the correctional system in…
Our Correspondent The Kano State Police Command has congratulated Muslim faithful and residents on the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, assuring adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful and safe environment. This was contained in a media statement made available by the police public relations officer of the Kano Police Command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. The statement said as part of its commitment to sustaining peace, the Command has placed a ban on all Durbar activities throughout the State for the festive period. This decision was made after series of security reports and consultations with relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety of…
By Zainab Olufunmi The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday, trained 25 journalists in Kano State in effective first aid treatment techniques. Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano branch, said at the opening of the training on Thursday that journalists should possess the skills to administer first aid treatments. He said that as first line responders to emergency situations, journalists ought to be equipped to save lives. “So this training will teach the participants how to administer first aid treatments effectively. I see the training as timely and well-intended. “Emergencies happen almost…
.…Gov, Senators hail Dangote on impactful facility Leadership of the Senate at the weekend unveiled the multi-million dollar world-class Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd CKD Plant established by the business mogul, Aliko Dangote with a call on other eminent Nigerians to emulate him in using their wealth to benefit the nation. This is just as the excited Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, equally announced his administration’s plan for the acquisition of an extra 100 compactor trucks from the indigenous automobile manufacturer to enhance service delivery within the state metropolis. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Sunday during the commissioning of…
Ahmad Hamisu Gwale Abubakar Muhammad Jibrin (Abubakar Sadiq), has struggled to renew and drive to shore up the newly promoted Nigerian National League NNL Barau Football Club, to engage fans and attract business sponsors for the team. According to a Statement issued by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, the Barau FC Media Officer said that, Sadiq has already been appointed as the team Marketing Manager, where he started the collaboration for the revenue goals of sporting arenas and professional sports franchises. Abubakar Sadiq was born in Kano. He works with Guarantee Radio as Head of Sports Desk, one of the sports presenters…
Our Correspondent The Non- Executive Director Asset Management of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company, Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya and a former member Representing Ajingi,Gaya and Albasu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has donated N6 million to APC officials and party supporters across the the constituency. He announced the donation during a meeting with a stakeholders in his Kano office. Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya said the gesture was to assist the stakeholders and party supporters to celebrate Eid-el-kabir with ease, saying the welfare packages are meant to reduce the economic hardships the people are facing. Gaya, tasks the…
Isyaku Ibrahim Nigeria”s Premier League for the 2023/2024 season will be a forgone issue in the next couple of weeks as the event is in week 36 Among the twenty teams that are competing for honours in the event, only ten are pretty sure of escaping the murky waters of relegation While for the remaining ten, anything can happen as they are as good as being demoted to the lower cadre Among the clubs is Pyramid City Lads Kano Pillars who on Wednesday afternoon surrendered three points to host Kwara United at Illorin stadium a situation that deteriorated their chances…
Isyaku Ibrahim For quite a number of days since the completion of 2023/2024 football season in England, the most interesting story among sports tabloids within the country and others was who will assume the Coachip of Manchester United during upcoming season This was as a result of the revelation made by the owners that the present Gaffer will be sacked no matter the outcome of the team ‘s final match with Manchester City in the Emirate cup But what came as ingesting vomit Just Tuesday night was that the matter is now over ,as the new Management under Jimmy Recliffe,…
__-Honourable Saji urges Fed. Govt. Aishatu Haruna As Kano State joins Nigeria to celebrate Democracy Day today, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, has urged the Federal Government to shun political differences and officially recognize Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a personification of the National Human Symbol of Democracy. Honourable Saji argued that, “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has a unique and interesting electoral victory in the nation’s current democracy which should stand him tall as a symbol of democracy for Nigeria “. In a press release made available to news men…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has directed all Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state to proceed for the Edil-Kabir Break from Friday, 14th June, 2024 to Monday 24th June, 2024 for day students, and for boarding students from Friday 14th June, 2024 to Sunday 23rd June, 2024 respectively. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru announced that parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are therefore requested to pick up their wards by the early hours of Friday, 14th June, 2024. It further explained that all other aspects of…
By Sani Surajo Abubakar Penultimate Saturday, Kano Government House was agog with guests from within and outside the country mostly stakeholders in the education sector who thronged the state to witness the historic declaration of state of emergency on education by the state government under the stewardship of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The declaration was necessitated by an alarming proliferation of out-of-school children with its figure currently standing at 989,234 of both genders, a situation that threatens to rob the entire generation of their right to education and a brighter future. Dilapidated schools structures, lack of instructional materials, severe shortage…
Isyaku Ibrahim Today, the wider citizens within the country and beyond remembered the day light robbery perpetrated on their votes as early as June 12 1993.when the votes they cast after they defied the scorching sun where annulled courtesy of former president Ibrahim Babangida for a reason best known to the military junta Rightly speaking,June twelve will remain in the annals of history as it was the first Nigerians regardless of their political and religious differenences merged and vote for single candidate in the person of Chief Mko Abiola and his running mate Ambassador Babaganar Kingibe but painfully their dream…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has reiterated it’s total commitment to work closely with Partnership For Leaning For All in Nigeria (PLANE) to modernize the state education sector. The State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa gave the assurance today Tuesday while receiving a team from the PLANE (FCDO) head office, Abuja that paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Umar Doguwa explained that so far, Kano benefited a lot from the intervention projects of PLANE which according to him, yielded positive impacts to the present administration commitment in ensuring quality education in the state. The Commissioner…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Enyimba FC and some of the club’s players following their part in the abandonment of the top-of-the-table fixture against Rangers in Enugu on Sunday. Enyimba players staged a walkout after a stoppage-time penalty was awarded to hosts Rangers with the score at 0-0 in front of a packed-to-the-rafters Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Some of the Enyimba players harassed the match officials and the incident led to a pitch invasion by fans taking advantage of the loose security arrangement. In a letter to Enyimba dated June 10, 2024, and signed by the NPFL Chief…
Ramatu Garba Lack of Service of court processes on Tuesday, stalled hearing in the Kano emirship tussle in a State High Court. The Kano State Commissioner of Police was unable to serve the 15th emir of Kano Aminu Ado-Bayero and four others court papers. The applicants in the matter are the Attorney General of Kano State, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly and Kano State House of Assembly, through their counsel Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq, filed a motion exparte dated May 27. The applicants are seeking the court to restrain Ado-Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and…
Ramatu Garba The Federal Government on Monday, presented 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities to the Kano Government for distribution to vulnerable persons in the state. The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, presented the items to Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf in Kano. Umar, represented by Dr Ishaya Isah-Chonoko, NEMA Acting Zonal Director of the Northwest, said the gesture was part of the federal government’s efforts to cushioning the effect of high cost of food in the country “President Bola Ahmed, approved the release of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities from the National…
Muzammbil Dalha Yola The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) action in Matchday 35 featured an intense clash between Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes at the Sani Abacha Stadium. In a tightly contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw, the standout performer of the day was none other than the talented central defender, Inuwa Ibrahim, who was awarded the SWAN Pop Cola MVP for his exceptional display on the field. Throughout the match, Inuwa Ibrahim showcased his skill and determination, making crucial interceptions, blocking goal-scoring chances, and delivering precise passes to his teammates. His presence in the defense was invaluable…
Abba Dukawa It’s an indisputable fact that Nigeria has, for a long time, depended on oil and gas to keep the government running. However, the abrupt removal of the oil subsidy by the Tinubu administration has affected the economy and standard of living. The level of anger, uncertainty and hunger in the country has been unprecedented. Therefore, the administration’s economic policies since last May 29, caused serious setbacks to the citizens’ well-being. Almost a year after forming the cabinet, the president tasked them to get to work immediately as Nigerians won’t tolerate any excuse for failure. Each passing day, Nigerians…
By Olufunmi Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Command, has urged all road users to exercise caution and adhere strictly to safety measures during the rains. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Ibrahim Abdullahi, gave the warning in a news statement issued to newsmen by the Sector Public Enlightenment Officer, Abdullahi Labaran on Wednesday in Kano. According to him, the rains’ brings various hazards and challenges on the roads needs increase vigilance and adherence to traffic regulations. “Motorists should reduce their speed on wet roads and maintain control of their vehicles to avoid accidents. “All road users should…
Isyaku Ibrahim Immediate past Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Team, Surajo Yahaya Johnbull, has attributed the score draw the club played with visiting Tornadoes of Minna to stress Surajo Yahaya Johnbull was speaking in a telephone conversation right from Enugu where he went to grace eight aside tourney He pointed out that although Ill luck played a part as the host lost a penalty kick in the course of the game, but the major reason was fatigue as they played quite a number of games above other teams due to Federation cup in which they have scaled through to the…
Isyaku Ibrahim State Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools,ASUSS Comrade Abdul Usman Yalo, has described Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf as saviour of Education Comrade Yalo, made the assertion in an interaction with Periscope On line He pointed out that Engiineer Abba Kabir Kabiru Yusuf should be given a pat on the back over recent his strides in the field among them payment of NECO Examination fee for students of state native numbering over one hundred thousand who scored four credits and above in their NECO Qualifying Examination He described the benevolence as marvelous as it was coming when…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Friday, has reserved judgement on the enforcement of fundamental rights of the 15th deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero. Ado-Bayero, through his counsel M L Yusufari SAN, filed a motion exparte dated May 27, seeking the court to restrain the respondents from arresting, intimidating or infringing on his right. The respondents are the Attorney General of the Federation, Attorney General Kano, Nigeria Police, Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police Kano, State Security Service, NSCDC, Nigeria Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Airforce. When the case came up for hearing,…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano based Premier league side Pillars, will play host to visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna. The encounter which is in continuation of the premier league which is at its final stage, will hold at sani Abacha Stadium in the heart of the metropolis From all indication, the match is expected to be watched by hundreds of football lovers from within and outside Kano It is on record that the visitors from the North Central state right from the time of late Yekini Salami, Inda Liman,Clifford Cassidy, Yaro Alala, Mabo, Wahab Adeshina, Goalkeeper Isyaku Baba Kuta and Dattijo Aliyu…
Ramatu Garba Inmates of Composite Custodial Facility in Kano have appealed to the Kano State Government to provide classrooms and other educational facilities for prisoners in the state. The inmates made the call when the Chairperson of Kano State Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, Hajiya Azumi Namadi-Bebeji, took a tour to the three composite custodial centres in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service Centre, Kano State Command, SC Musbahu Kofar-Nassarawa on Friday in Kano. Kofar-Nassarawa said: “During the chairperson’s interaction with the inmates, they complaint lack of…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has completed arrangements to sponsor 119,903 students who sat for the 2024 Qualifying Examination across the 44 Local Government of the state to write the forth coming NECO and NBAIS examination. This was made known today Thursday by the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa while addressing Newsmen in his office. Umar Haruna disclosed that earlier, a proposal was made to the Governor on 8 credits (including mathematics and English) condition for a student to pass the qualifying examination which was later rejected by the Governor and opted to pay for any…
Minister of Transportation Senator Said Alkali has inaugurated the maiden freight services via Narrow Gauge from Dala dry port in Kano to Lagos . Speaking, Senator Alkali said the event was part of the series of activities undertaken by the l Ministry from the inception of present administration aimed at practicalising Government’s commitment towards provision, operationalization and sustainability of efficient rail infrastructure countrywide . He described the development of a modern, safe, secure and sustainable transportation network as one of the priorities of the incumbent Government of President Bola Tinubu, under the Renewed Hope Agenda which recognized transportation as a…
Ameen K. Yassar Kano state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday, flagged off the construction of two access roads in Dawakin Kudu local government area, under the Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, at the combined sum of N2, 453, 105. 743. 20. The two road projects, totalling 14. 728 km are Mil Goma – Yankatsare and Rigiyar Gwangwan road network, awarded to Messrs RADOC Construction JV Limited with a completion period of 12 months. The KSADP, funded by the Islamic Development Bank, the Lives and Livelihoods Fund and the government of Kano state, is constructing 70km of roads…
Ramatu Garba A Federal High Court in Kano has fixed June 13, for ruling in application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the implementation of the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. The applicant Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi( Sarkin Dawaki Babba), through his counsel, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, filed a motion exparte dated May 23. The applicant is seeking the court to restrain the respondents from enforcing, implementing and operationalizing the Kano State Emirate repeal law and reinstating Emir Muhammad Sanusi II. The respondents are the Kano State Government, Kano State House of Assembly, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney-General…
Abba Dukawa The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to increase the salaries, allowances and benefits of Nigerian judicial officers. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage of the bill after most senators supported it through voice votes. The bill was considered and approved by the Committee of the Whole. The upper chamber passed the bill after considering a report of its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, presented by Tahir Monguno, its chairman. If President Bola Tinubu assents to it, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) will now earn N64 million annually, the President of…
Uprising Kano Pillars Football Team will battle out Abia Warriors of Umuahia to ascertain who moved to the final of this year’s Federation Cup All the premier league sides coincidentally earned the tickets on Wednesday at Abuja the Federal capital on penalty kicks While pillars thrashed fellow league side Sunshine Stars of Akure the Abia team luckily edged out giant killers Sokoto United who eliminated former champions Enyimba of Aba The match which will come up on the nineteenth of this month will see whether Sai Masu Gida will be able to repay their opponents back over the home…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, granted an order seeking to serve the Chairman All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who is charged with alleged bribery and misappropriation through substituted service. The Kano State Government dragged Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar, his Son, Umar Abdullahi to the court over eight counts of misappropriation, and diversion of funds during his eight-year tenure in office. Others charged with Ganduje are Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited are charged with eight counts of bribery allegations, Misappropriation and division of public funds…
Our Correspondence Katsina State Government has set aside over 398 million naira to be disbursed as Sallah gift to intending pilgrims from the state at the Holy Land. This was in addition to the payment of 578 million naira for animal sacrifice Governor Radda who made the benevolence while biding the entourage bye at the state capital . He used the occasion to urge the contingent to pray for peace and unity to reign supreme in the state and the country at large The Governor as usual, charged them to be good ambassadors of the state and the country. He…
Isyaku Ibrahim Pyramid City side, Kano Pillars Football Club will test the might of Sunshine of Akure today at Area 3 pitch Abuja to determine who enters the semi final stage of the 2024 Federation Cup Both teams will not toy with the game as it is their last hope of earning a continental ticket during the upcoming soccer season The encounter is expected to be explosive as the clubs must surely apply whatever experience they have with a view to emerging victorious While Pillars are the favourite to win the trophy going by the number of teams that remained…
Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, HortiNigeria, a Dutch-funded horticultural program has expressed determination to assist no fewer than 60,000 farmers to tackle Tuta Absoluta(tomato ebola) in Kano and other North West states. The Sector Coordinator and Business to Business linkage HortiNigeria, Mr Abdullahi Umar, made the disclosure during the integrated Pest Management (IPM) Campaign at the demonstration site in Gidan Kwari, Bunkure local government Kano, on Monday. He said the campaign aimed at shedding light on innovative solutions and strategies like the use of tutasan and pheromone traps, mulching and neem oil bio pesticide as over time, the pest…
Isyaku Ibrahim Federation cup prospects, Kano pillars Football Club fondly called Sai Masu Gida, will slug it out with Sunshine of Akure in the Quarter Final of this year’s Federation cup The cracker to determine who move to the semi final wiill come up at Area three Pitch in Abuja on Wednesday the fiifth of June During their earlier meeting in the league, Sunshine thrashed their rivals by alone goal while In the reverse edition at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata, the Kano lads paid them back by five goals to one Although one may say this is different tournament…
A former Super Falcons player known as Iyabo Abade, is pleading for help from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to undergo a corrective surgery. The former falcons player, who is now a man and also changed his name to James Johnson, said he needs NFFs assistance of N69.7m to facilitate a corrective surgery that will enable him have his own children. Johnson, was a Falcons player from 1997 to 2000 and successfully underwent a sex change operation in the United States in 2004 courtesy of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, then Minister of Federal Capital Territory. Before his surgery, he was a…
Isyaku Ibrahim Real Madrid consolidate on their sterling achievement in the money spinning European Champions League The Spanish Giants fondly called the Galacticos, pummelled Borussia Dortmund by two unreplied goals at the famous Wembley Stadium in the heart of London City before hundreds of spectators who turned up to watch the encounter The victory brought to fifteen time the Spanish Giants lifted the prestigious trophy The duel which commenced at eight pm local time, saw the Germans making several incursions into the Spanish vital area but failed to make the good use of the chances due to poor finishing The…
By Isyaku Ibrahim It has been said on several occasions that football despite the fact is the most populous game countrywide will not witnesses speedy progression in the midst of the wider majority as a result of bad officiating That is why Nigerian teams since the superb effort of Enyimba in winning back to back Africa”s Champions League up to this time around, no any other team has ever made a significant impact in any of the two continental events in view of the aforementioned behaviour The inimical act resurfaced as early as Saturday evening in far away Ikenne in…
The Police Command in Kano said it had foiled an attempt by suspected thugs to invade the residence of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Spokesman SP Abdullahi Kiyawa on Sunday in Kano. Kiyawa said that on May 31, at around 6 pm, a distress call was received from Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area of the state. “It was reported that the thugs, armed with dangerous weapons, were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC chairman’s house ,” he said. Kiyawa explained…
Abubakar shehu kwaru Kano State council of the Nigeria union of journalists has inaugurated five members credentials and screening committee for it’s forthcoming poll. Inaugurating the committee, the state chairman of the council comrade Abbas Ibrahim said the members who were drawn across financial chapels was based on merit considering their track record in service and the profession. Comrade Abbas Ibrahim urged members of the committee to carryout their assigned responsibility without fear or favor so as to allow peace and stability reign supreme in the association. According to him, members of the committee include Comrade Salisu Babangida of the…