Isyaku Ibrahim Four time winners Kano Pillars have stormed Ikenne south western Nigeria in preparation for their premier league match with Remo Stars The game is expected to be fierce as both sides are in dire need of the vital points pillars want to earn the points so as to keep their position safe as all is not secured for the Pyramid City side in view of the teams trailing them closely On the other hand, the host would like the points as it will guarantee them a ticket in next year’s continental engagements All the two sides have young…
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Sharif Zahraddeen Usman Kano Pillars fc Sai Masu Gida have took part in a shake up training in preparation for league game against home team Remo Stars of Ijebu Ode Tomorrow Saturday 31th May 2024. The training was held at the match venue in Ikenne the birth place of Nationalist Chief Obafemi Owolowo. While speaking on the encounter, caretaker coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro said there is no cause for alarm as his lads are battle ready He maintained that with determination and dedication coupled with good officiating they will not come home empty handed calling for all hands to…
Ramatu Garba An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano on Friday, fixed July 4, to hear the suit filed against Shafi’u Abubakar, 38, for allegedly setting a mosque on fire, killing 14 people. Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano, is charged with mischief by fire, causing grevous hurt and culpable homicide. The offence are said to have contravened the provisions of sections 336, 247 and 221 of Kano State Shari’a Penal Code Law. At the resumed sitting, the Prosecution Counsel, Director Public Prosection(DPP) Kano State Ministry of Justice, Mr Salisu Tahir told the court that he…
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) campaign fund for 2023 elections and the failure of the Kwankwaso’s led National Working Committee to pay party agents that worked for the party in the 2023 presidential and governorship elections, across the country. It was gathered that the anti-graft agency has invited the National Secretary of the party, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday to substantiate the allegations of fraud levelled against Senator Kwankwaso and his Private Secretary, Mrs Folashade Aliu, who is believed to be the ‘conduit pipe’ of…
By Ramatu Garba Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) Bayero University (BUK) Kano, has launched agri-hacking 2.0 and supported 22 communities with improved seeds to enhance food production. The Vice Chancellor BUK, Prof Sagir Adamu-Abbas, disclosed this at the CDA third Open Day, on Thursday in Kano. Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Prof Sani Muhammad-Gumel, Adamu-Abbas said agri-hacking was a competion to support new innovators in agriculture for greater productivity. “This initiative is not just a competition,but a platform to nurture talent, drive sustainable solutions and create wealth while addressing the critical environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by our…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa has disclosed that 12 months in office of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf signified remarkable achievements on the state education sector. Doguwa stated this while rejoicing with Governor on the occasion of his one year anniversary as the duly elected Governor of Kano State. In a statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Umar Doguwa asserted that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had proved the people of Kano right in just one year, with his sterling performance especially in promoting the state…
Our Correspondence In a landmark move aimed at modernizing land administration and unlocking investment potential, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD (CON),has officially commissioned Katsina State Geographic Information System (KATGIS) as part of the lineup of activities marking his first year in office. This momentous occasion signifies a significant stride towards streamlining land ownership processes and fostering responsible land use within the state. Recalling his visionary initiative, Governor Radda sponsored the bill for the establishment of KATGIS upon assuming office, recognizing the pressing need to revolutionize land administration and facilitate substantial investment in the real…
Our correspondence In a touching display of compassion and solidarity, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has paid a heartwarming visit to General Hospital Katsina, where he spent time with patients, offering words of encouragement and empathy. The visitation was in line with the itineraries to commemorate his one year in office The gesture by Governor Dikko was a pointer to his deep commitment towards boosting the well-being of the people The people’s governor as he is fondly called, provided the much-needed human connection and reassures those battling illnesses that they are not alone in their fight. Governor’s visit…
Isyaku Ibrahim Federation cup prospect Kano Pillars Football Team, have quashed fellow premier league side Katsina United to book a ticket in the last eight of the Federation cup The Kano lads edged out their opponents on penalty kicks this afternoon at the New Jos International Stadium after the ninety minutes regulation time ended one goal apiece In the resultant penalty kicks, the Pyramid City Club, lost two kicks while their opponents failed to convert three Thus the game ended nine eight in favour of Sai Masu Gida Pillars will now awaits the completion of other matches to know who…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Nigerians wherever they are, are today celebrating twenty five of uninterrupted Civilian Administration in the country The journey started as early as 1999 when Military Head of States Absulsalam Abubakar handed power to Chief Olusegun at a colourful event witnessed by dignitaries across parts of the world The development which became practical after the death of then Head of States Sani Abacha who intended pressure by the international community and well meaning Nigerians Since then elections have been held quadrennially to elect political leaders right from Federal to State level that will steer the activities of the…
…increases shareholders dividend by 50% to N30 per share Amidst applause by shareholders for the impressive results in the 2023 financial year despite the harsh business operating environment, the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has announced an increase of 50 per cent on dividend payout to the shareholders, from N20.00 per share paid in the 2022 financial year to N30.00 for the last financial year 2023. In the same vein, Dangote also revealed that arrangements are in top gear for thousands of the Company’s delivery trucks to henceforth run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in line with the…
Isyaku Ibrahim Football lovers will tomorrow afternoon thronge Rwang Pam Stadium in Tin City Jos, the Plateau State Capital to watch the duel involving north western neighbours Kano pillars Football Club and Katsina United The encounter is among the eight games to be played in the round of sixteen in the aforementioned event nationwide Anyway, the tie is going to be fierce going by how the trophy in highly in need by the clubs and their fellow supporters Encounters between the two sides right from the time of centrall defender Sardauna Sani, Dimlong Dimlong,Rabiu Baita, Aminu Yusuf Anthony, Neurot Goma…
By Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, Inmates Educational Foundation (IEF), has inaugurated the renovated two blocks of classrooms and donated educational materials to inmates of Medium Security Custodial Centre Gorondutse in Kano State. The foundation also donated chairs, tables, notebooks, textbooks and stationary to inmates at the custodial school. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mr Mahfuz Alabidun, said the decisions was to support the reformation and reintegration of inmates through education and entrepreneurship skills for a better society we all desire. “Our mission is to ensure that every inmate in Nigeria deserves quality education for a better reformation…
By Ramatu Garba A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Netherlands African Business Council (NABC) says it has trained 41 farmers on vegetable farming production to enhance food sufficiency in Kano State. Project Coordinator of the NGO, Hajiya Fauziyya Sadiq, stated this at the closing of a 16-week training for farmers on Monday in Kano. Sadiq said that the training was aimed at building the capacity of public and private sector professionals within the horticultural sector in Nigeria. According to her, the essence of the training the Trainers programme is to enhance the skills of professionals, including seed company representatives and agro-input dealers.…
By Muzammil Dalha Yola In a thrilling NPFL23/24 Match Day 33 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Doma United. The game was filled with excitement as Mustapha Ibrahim Yuga and Babawo Ibrahim found the back of the net for Pillars in the 14th and 19th minutes respectively. However, Doma United fought back and scored a goal through Musa Usman’s impressive direct free kick in the 80th minute. The highlight of the match came in the 90th minute when Suleiman Idris, a standout player from the Nigerian U-20 national team, sealed the…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Interim Coach of Kano Pillars Football Team otherwise called Sai Masu Gida Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro who last week defeated rivals Doma United of Gombe in Federation cup round of 32,repeated same feat in the country’s top flight this yesterday against same opponents The tactician pummeled the lads from the north eastern region by three goals to one before hundreds of their fans at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Maya in the heart of the Metropolis The pyramid city side netted the first two goals in the first 45 minutes courtesy of Mustapha Yuga and Babawo While the…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Federal Government has performed the groundbreaking launching for the construction of 500 housing units in Kano, as part of its plans to construct 1, 250 housing units in four states in Northern Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, who performed the ceremony in Lambo in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano on Thursday, said the project tagged “Renewed Hope 500 Housing Estate and Cities, would provide affordable houses to Nigerians. He said that President Bola Tinubu in February launched the Renewed Hope cities and estates project, with a 3,112-housing unit project…
Mubarak Isma’il Abubakar Kano Pillars Football Club teeming Fans have urged to come out in their numbers to cheer their darling team to victory during their Week thirty three encounter against Doma United on today afternoon. Chairman of the Club Alhaji Babangida Umar alias Little made this Public in a message sent to Media houses through its Assistant Media Officer Mubarak Isma’il Abubakar Madungurum. The ex-soccer star enjoined them to thronge the Stadium as early as possible in view of the importance of the game to the side as according to him earning the vital points is of high significance…
Musbahu Bala Cediya The handler of New Year Mega Lottery, NLO 24 first round play off, campaigners, Clever Warriors FC of Kano , coach Bashir Lemy has revealed that his set target is to launch his side to be on parade in Nigeria’s topmost club football league, NPFL. Lemy speaking with the club media team in Kano, said the current structure on which the club is been ran clearly confirms that it possesses the quality to be on parade at the highest level . He said the display by his lads in the just concluded NLO contest at the NLO…
By Ramatu Garba The Executive Secretary Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Isyaku Kubarachi, says preparednes for emergency remained an essential tool for managing disasters to save lives and property. Kubarachi said this at the opening of a one-day stakeholders meeting on 2024 rainy season on Thursday in Kano. The one day meeting was organized by SEMA in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Fund(UNICEF) on 2024 rainy season “flood, food security preparedness and mitigation plan. He said that the meeting was organized to reduce humanitarian,social, economic and environmental impact and prevent disaster. According to him, careful planning for…
NASCON Allied Industries Plc has assured its shareholders of continuous growth and value creation in 2024. The Company gave the assurance at its 2023 Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. Speaking to shareholders, the Chairperson of NASCON, Yemisi Ayeni said “amidst the challenges in 2023, the Company achieved commendable operational performance. Our strategic initiatives and proactive measures enabled us to grow in value and profitability.” She said, “Our turnover for the financial year ended December 31, 2023, grew 37 percent to N80.8 billion, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Profit after Tax also saw an impressive growth of…
By Ramatu Garba The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has rescued 13 victims of human trafficking, The State Commandant of the corps, Mohammed Lawal-Falala, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. Lawal-Falala, disclosed that the victims were rescued on May 20, at Dan Tsinke Quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state. According to him, we received an information that a man keeps young female children in his house and traffick them to Cameroon to seek for greener pasture. ”On receiving the information, a special surveillance was coordinated by the…
By Ramatu Garba An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Rijiyar Zaki Kano,on Monday, ordered the remand of a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, in a Correctional Center for allegedly setting a mosque on fire and killing 14 people. The defendant, who lives at Gadan Village in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano,is charged with mischief by fire, causing grevous hurt and culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Kano State, Mr Haruna Dederi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 15, at Gadan Village Gezawa Local Government Kano. He alleged that on…
Isyaku Ibrahim Former Federation Cup Champions Kano Pillars Football Club, otherwise called Sai Masu Gida, will on Wednesday in North Eastern State of Bauchi, test Doma United of Gombe for size The match will determine who will scale through to round sixteen of the oldest soccer competition in the country Pillars will not toy with the game as it remains it only hope of lifting a trophy this football season Beside that the encounter will accord their new tactician Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro the chance of showcasing himself to football lovers of his competency to steer the team to greatness…
ICAN’s 59th President, Innocent Okwuosa, underscored the importance of corporate reporting excellence in attracting capital… Dangote Cement has been honoured with the top prize at the inaugural Corporate Reporting Award, jointly organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited. The leading cement manufacturer received the Platinum award for excelling across all three reporting categories, showcasing exemplary reporting practices that comprehensively address all relevant aspects of corporate reporting. According to the organisers, the scoring criteria involved a combination of average scoring and assessments from individual judges. In addition to the Platinum award, Dangote Cement also…
By: Abubakar Muhammad Jibrin Matasa football club were crowned Champions of the just concluded Maraya na Kwarai Super 8 competition held in Kano. The match was played between Matasa Football Club and Net Breakers football club Na’ibawa at the Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education Football Field. The competition was sponsored by the management of Maraya Na Kwarai construction company in its aim to contribute to the development of sports in kano state and Nigeria at large. Matasa football club energetic defender Mu’azzam Adam break the deadlock at the 17th minutes of play from a corner kick, assisted by Yusuf Abubakar.…
The ongoing efforts of the Kano State government towards ensuring adequate water supply to the State had been commended. The Chairman House Committee on Water Resources of the State House of Assembly and member representing Albasu Constituency, Hon. Musa Tahir Hungu stated this while fielding questions from journalists, stressing that the committee paid visits to some water treatment centers across the State to ascertain the level of their performances. Hon Musa Tahir said the visitation avails the committee to asses and identify the needs of the treatment centers as well as their daily capacities. He further high lights that very…
As the Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, denied the withdrawal of the court case involving the proposed marriage of 100 orphan girls in Niger State, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC, has vowed to challenge the minister’s ex parte motion. In a statement issued on Saturday, 18th May, 2024, the Executive Director of the human rights group, Professor Ishaq Akintola, accused the minister of ignoring the criminalities, intimidation, harassment, dehumanization and oppression to which the Muslim girl child is subjected in the South only for her to overzealously rush to court to frustrate a genuine effort to rescue Muslim girls…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Definitely, as a proverbial statement says anything that has a beginning must pretty sure has an end, today the 18th of May 2024 , marked the end of 2023/2024 English League Season While some teams without oita of doubt will bid farewell to the best league in the whole of Europe until another season if they redouble effort as did Leicester, the bond of contention is who will emerge the Kings of English Soccer for the next twelve months Frankly speaking the tussle is between the defending Champions Manchester City otherwise called Citizens and London based Arsenal…
By Auwalu Musa Yola The Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, has paid a compassionate visit to the victims who were burnt in the mosque at Gadan village Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area and are currently receiving treatment at Murtala Muhammad Special Hospital. Dr Aliyu Ibrahim expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families, offering words of comfort and support during this challenging time. The Emir’s visit served as a gesture of solidarity and compassion towards those affected by the tragic incident. The Royal Highness emphasized the importance of unity and support within the community,…
President of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has called for increased investments in the African continent to foster its rapid growth and development. Speaking at the largest gathering of private sector leaders in Africa, the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote emphasized that recent trends underscore Africa’s pivotal role as the future epicenter of global progress. The business mogul cautioned against the continent’s overreliance on raw material exports, but advocating instead for strategic investments that will propel indigenous industries. He urged African nations to resist the urge to export raw materials but to nurture domestic…
The Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced one Mohammed Usman to ten years imprisonment without the option of a fine after he was found guilty of the offence of procuring the illegal entry of two females (whose names are withheld) from Ibadan, Oyo State, through Kano to Libya. He received five years’ imprisonment for each of the two charges. The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 26(1) of the TIP Act 2015. Justice Obiorah Egwuatu delivered the verdict after finding the defendant guilty of the charged offence, as presented by the Kano Zonal Command of the National…
As Nigeria’s quest to defend the WAFU B U17 title gets underway in Accra-Ghana, with an opening game against Burkina Faso, head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba and his assistants will have a pool of the best football talents to choose from. Nine (9) players have been selected from Nationwide League One clubs and academies, demonstrating the league’s role as the focal point of football development in Nigeria and a scouting hub for young and talented players. The selected players are Simon Cletus Karshe (Mavlon Football Club), John Ogwuche (Hypebuzz Football Club), Edward Ochigbo (Sporting Lagos Academy), Chinedu…
Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, has described education as the best opportunity for the holistic development of individuals. The Commissioner stated this during an annual national conference organized by the School of Secondary Education (Languages), Federal College of Education, Kano. Dantiye emphasized how education serves as a catalyst for personal growth, elevating one’s status and contributing to the betterment of society at large. “Investing in education is investing in the future,” Dantiye added. He said education empowers individuals, opening doors to opportunities and equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. The Commissioner…
Ganduje, his wife and other co-defendants are being accused by kano State Government for alleged financial misappropriation and corruption during his tenure as Governor of Kano State. In the last adjourned date, Justice Usman Malam Abba fixed today, Thursday, 16th May, 2024 to deliver ruling on legality to serve National Chairman of APC and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, son and other Defendants in the criminal case with court processes through substituted means or otherwise. At the resumption of the case today, we learnt that the case has been transferred to State High court…
By Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has organized disaster risk management stakeholders coordination meeting in the state. NEMA Territorial Coordinator for Kano and Jigawa States, Dr Nuradeen Abdullahi, stated this at a one-day Stakeholders meeting on Seasonal Climate Prediction(SCP) and Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) in Kano. Abdullahi said the meeting was organized to remind the stakeholders on their responsibilities regarding the impact of climate change and the expensive nature of environmental disaster. He said the meeting will enlighten the stakeholders on the predicted flood across the state by…
By Uba Abdullahi The identification was made by the Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Service, Kano State Command, Alhaji Abdullahi Al-Ameen in a chat with media personalities, stressing that Kano Command would continue to sensitize the People of the State on the exceptional role of hunters in the society with a view to ensure a modest environment. The State Commander further reiterated the determination of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Service in collaborating with all relevant Security Agencies and others Stakeholders in the discharge of it’s mandate of securing our forests and safeguarding it for the betterment of…
Our Correspondent Representatives of the diverse host communities and ethnic groups at the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana; and that of Dangote Coal Mines Limited, Ankpa, Kogi State, expressed their excitement over the Food Intervention Programme of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). In an outpouring of appreciation, a Monarch, the Bajana of Obajana, Engr Idowu Isenibi, described the Food Intervention Programme of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) as timely. Obajana is home to West African largest cement factory, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana. “It is coming at the time Nigerians are in need. We are humbled by this generosity, but like…
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched 15 comprehensive guides aimed at assisting pilgrims from around the world, providing easy-to-follow information covering all stages of the Hajj rituals. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing communication and awareness efforts for the Hajj season of 1445 AH / 2024 AD. The Ministry announced on its social media platforms that these awareness guides are available on its website at: https://guide.haj.gov.sa/ The guides address common questions from pilgrims in over 16 widely spoken languages, including Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Bengali, Indonesian, Hausa, Amharic, Persian, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Sinhalese, Uzbek, and…
A man arrested for burning a Kano mosque, Shafiu Abubakar, has willingly submitted himself to the Police, claiming that he took the action due to unfair sharing of inheritance. The Police in Kano have confirmed that 24 persons sustained different degrees of burns in the incident. Abubakar, 38, used petrol to set the mosque ablaze after trapping the worshipers in the mosque Wednesday morning at Laraba Abasawa, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano Police spokesperson, CSP Haruna Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Wednesday morning disclosed that Abubakar submitted himself and he is now answering questions. “The principal suspect has…
Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the principal suspect behind the early morning mosque explosion in Gadan village in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Wednesday that a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, used a petrol bomb to attack the mosque. He said the suspect had confessed to attacking the mosque because of a long-standing family dispute over inheritance sharing. “On May 15, 2024, at about 5:20 am the police received a report of an explosion at a mosque in Gadan…
By Zainab Olufunmi A Kano Cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy, has disengage his lawyer, Sadiq Yusuf, to discontinue his case at the State High Court Division of Appeal. NAN reports that an Upper Shari’a Court on Dec.15, 2022, sentenced Abduljabbar to death by hanging for blasphemy. Abduljabbar, filed a suit through his counsel, Sadiq Yusuf, challenging the record of proceedings of the lower court( Upper Shari’a). The appallent is also seeking the court to amend section 275 and 375 of Kano State Shari’a Penal Code Law 2000, he was convicted on. The…
By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigerian professional football league and continental soccer record holders, Eyimba football club fc of Aba has commenced the implementation of an expansionist idea that would spread the club franchise, further past its current torrents, the club Sporting Director, ex intetnational , Ifeanyi Ekwueme has disclosed. Ekwueme speaking in Kano last Tuesday,.further revealed that the club management under the pilot of Atlanta 96, Olympics football gold medalist, Kanu Nwankwo has embarked on the implementation of a newly designed development template that would stampede the influence of the club franchise on Nigerian, African and international football climes. He said,…
By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigeria’s football hero, Kanu Nwakwo has arrived the ancient city of Kano to conduct a catch young football scouting exercise. The former English Premier League , EPL attack maestro last Monday stormed the city accompanied by his retinue of aides, to execute a five days long football talent identification and recruitment programme organised by a Kano based grassroot clubside, Azuba fc . The former Arsenal and Porthmouth football club in the English league goal poacher and now the incumbent , chairman, Eyimba fc International , in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side, Papilo as he is…
By Sunusi K Naisa The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, has assured the Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS) of swift action to resolve various bottlenecks hindering the academic pursuit of the college. He emphasized his ongoing communication with Yusuf Maitama Sule University to address academic issues faced by the College’s Law students and to facilitate their admission into the Univer The Commissioner made this announcement on Monday during his official visit to the College, where he held a critical stakeholder meeting with the college community in his endeavor to enhance and…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The newly appointed Executive Members of All Negrian Confideration of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Kano Chapter have been sworn-in as Caretakers to run the affairs of the association for three months before the general election. Recall that the state ministry of education had recently announced the dissolution of the past Exco and constituted new caretakers to serve for a period of 3 months in preparation for the election of the executive members. Speaking shortly after the swearing in of the new executive members, the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa maintained that appointment…
Kano State Ministry of Education has organized an intensive Wood Work Technology Practical Programme to some Students of Secondary Schools aimed at enhancing their skills on entrepreneurship. The Students who were came from Government Secondary School Gwale and Rumfa College, received practical training on how to make Wood Chairs from the trees planted within the premises of Kano Education Resource Department (KERD). Supervising the Programme, the State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained that the training is in line with the present administration’s policies of strengthening the education sector through live skills acquisition programme to make students in…
By Ameen K. Yassar Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, through the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. ICRISAT, plans to reach out 3, 000 farmers and several seed companies in Kano, this year. The Country Representative, ICRISAT, Dr. Ignatius Angarawai made the assertion today (Tuesday) during the opening of a seed and input Fair, themed “Connecting farmers to Climate-Smart and Resilient Seeds and Agro-Inputs for improving productivity and Small-Holder farmers”, scheduled to for 14th -18th May. “This is aimed at exposing and sensitizing to access quality improved seeds of market preferred varieties of crops, and change from…
By Mubarak Isma’il Abubakar Onetime Super Eagles player and equally the Acting Technical Adviser of Kano Pillars Ahmed Garba Alias Yaro Yaro has congratulated Finidi George on his appointment as Nigeria’s National Team Coach. This was contained a message made available to media organisations through Mubarak Abubakar Isma’il Madungurum the assistant mouthpiece of Kano based club. It could be recalled that Finidi George was part of Tunisia 1994 winning AFCON Super Eagles Team likewise Nigeria’s contingent that emerged as the second best entertaining team at U S 94 World Cup, the new tactician was also among the Super Eagles team…
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police,(IGP) and sought a court injunction to halt the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state, North Central Nigeria. The Cable reports that the Speaker of the Niger state house of assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, announced last week that he would sponsor the wedding of 100 girls, some of whom were orphaned by insurgency, as part of his Maringa constituency project. He said he had procured materials for the event scheduled for May 24, and promised to pay dowries for the Bridegrooms. Following the outcry that trailed the announcement,…