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The Management of Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the immediate suspension of the club’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba (Yaro Yaro), citing the team’s disappointing start to the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a statement issued by the club, the management said the decision followed a series of underwhelming results that fell short of the expectations of both fans and stakeholders. NPFL Slams Kano Pillars with ₦9.5 Million Fine, Points Deduction So far, the Sai Masu Gida have played eight matches, securing only two wins, two draws, and four losses a…

The Kano State Government KNSG has called on widows to embrace self-reliance by engaging in small-scale businesses rather than resorting to begging and to prioritize the education and moral upbringing of their children. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, Ambassador Amina Abdullahi, made the call during the inauguration of the Wazobia Widows Welfare Association held in Kano. Nureini Jimoh Foundation Empowers Kano Widows with Cash Ambassador Amina reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift women particularly widows, whom she described as among the most vulnerable groups in society. She noted that…

Yushau A. Shuaib Apart from his habitual fixation on Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Reno Omokri has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most consistent social media commentators. He knows how to craft convincing messages and attract attention, whether on politics, religion, economy or governance. Prof Omotayo Withdraws Yushau Shuaib from NIPSS over Economic Articles A master of political reinvention, Omokri has remained a constant figure in Nigeria’s public discourse—moving fluidly from the Jonathan era, where he served as an aide, to becoming one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s most vocal supporters, despite his previously scathing…

As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) preliminaries, the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) Female Handball Team has signaled its readiness with an emphatic 15–5 victory over Government Girls Arabic Secondary School (GGASS), Tudun Murtala, in a friendly encounter. The match, played at the Old Campus Sports Complex, served as a warm-up fixture ahead of the NUGA preliminary games scheduled to hold from October 27 to 31, 2025, at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil. The first half was a close contest, with GGASS putting up a spirited fight through key players Fatima Yusuf…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Training College, Goron Dutse, Kano, has reaffirmed its commitment to inter-agency collaboration following a strategic visit by the Commandant, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Umar Atiku, to the 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Kano. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Customs Training College, Philip Christian, the visit underscores the Service’s drive under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to enhance cooperation among security agencies, foster innovation, and strengthen operational efficiency across formations. During the engagement, Deputy Comptroller Atiku highlighted…

The Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt Area I Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, has intensified efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation aimed at combating illicit trade, drug trafficking, and other transnational crimes within Nigeria’s maritime domain. As part of the initiative, Comptroller Atuluku paid strategic visits to the Rivers State Commands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to deepen collaboration and enhance operational synergy among security agencies. According to a press release issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Aanee Barilule, the visits reflect the Command’s renewed commitment to fostering partnerships that…

The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦112,590,000 during a six-week enforcement exercise across major border routes in the region. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Customs House, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Garba Bashir, said the seizures were made through intelligence-driven patrols targeting high-risk smuggling corridors. According to him, the Command made 29 seizures along key routes, including the Mubi–Sahuda axis, Girei–Wuro Bokki, Jamtari–Farang/Belel, Wuro Alhaji, Damare Bank, Gurin–Fufore, and Yerima Road in Gembu. The intercepted items included 20,600 litres of Premium Motor…

All is now set for the formal unveiling of Nigeria’s hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026, an event that promises to spotlight the nation’s growing influence in global communication and public relations. The National Planning Committee (NPC) of the WPRF Abuja 2026, chaired by Dr. Suleiman Haruna, has concluded all arrangements for the National Unveiling Ceremony, which will serve as the official kick-off of activities leading up to the international gathering. VON to Provide Global Coverage for World Public Relations Forum The unveiling — designed as a hybrid event to ensure both physical and virtual participation…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship Award on veteran sports journalist and former North West Vice President, Ado Salisu, in recognition of his over three decades of dedicated service to the sports media industry. The honour was part of activities marking SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, which celebrates 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence in the profession. SWAN Disowns Illegal Lagos Election, Petitions IGP, DSS In a statement signed by the Association’s National Secretary, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, SWAN described the recognition as “well-deserved,” noting that Ado Salisu had played significant roles in the…

Sani Haruna The spotlight once again falls on Kebbi State as Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, popularly known as Kauran Gwandu, earned high commendation from members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for his remarkable leadership and success in uniting major political figures across the state. The commendation came during the APC Governors’ meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, followed by a stakeholders’ session at the Presidential Banquet Hall. Legal Expert Strengthens Kebbi Police Capacity on Criminal Justice Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who spoke on behalf of the forum, lauded Governor Idris…

Umar Idris Shuaibu In journalism, words can build bridges or break walls. They can inform, provoke, or expose. But when truth becomes too dangerous to speak plainly, journalists often turn to the subtle art of innuendo, that is the craft of saying much without saying it directly. That’s exactly what Ibrahim Ishaq, the popular broadcast journalist known as Dan’uwa Rano, achieved with his viral program “Letter of Malam Imalu.” Through creative storytelling and metaphorical language, the journalist used satire and social commentary to mirror political realities in Kano State without naming names. The program, which struck a deep chord with…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended a 43-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Adodo from Fagge Local Government Area, for allegedly attempting to traffic two women to foreign countries. The victims 22-year-old Hajara Ismail from Funtua, Katsina State, and 33-year-old Bilkisu Haruna from Kofar Marusa, Katsina were intercepted alongside the suspect at a motor park while preparing to travel to Lagos. 2,000 Couples to Wed Under Kano Hisbah’s Mass Marriage Scheme From there, they reportedly planned to proceed to Somalia through Benin Republic, in search of what they described as “greener pastures” in Arabian countries. Speaking in an audio made…

Khadijah Abdullahi Yahaya Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and their consortium partners are joining forces to transform healthcare delivery and outcomes in Kano State, tackling persistent challenges such as high maternal mortality, weak primary healthcare systems, and limited access to essential services. Recent data from Nigeria Health Watch reveals that only 40% of rural residents in Kano have consistent access to basic health services. However, a new wave of collaboration among CSOs is bringing hope through unified advocacy aimed at shaping policies that save lives. The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH), EngenderHealth, the International Society of Media…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy, where global leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, is a counter-terrorism initiative co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. Germany Pushes New Ideas to Address Terrorism, Banditry in Nig The Rome edition of the high-level summit focused on enhancing regional and international collaboration against terrorism, with particular emphasis on the West…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has freed up financial resources, enabling state governments to embark on more people-oriented projects across the country. The Minister made the remark while leading Commissioners of Information from APC-governed states on an inspection tour of federal and state projects in Borno State, held on the sidelines of their Quarterly Strategic Meeting in Maiduguri. “The reform agenda of Mr. President is working. It’s putting resources into the coffers of the subnationals so that they can use it to work for…

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false and misleading a publication circulating in some newspapers and online platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the report as “baseless and untrue,” stressing that the Ministry did not issue or authorize any such announcement. “At no point did the Ministry issue or approve any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” Dr. Alausa said. He…

In line with its resolve to bridge the gap in revenue remittance from Nigeria’s mining sector into the Federation Account, the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has organized a sensitization workshop on the new data rendition template for stakeholders in the South-East Zone. The event, held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Enugu, brought together government officials, mining regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss effective strategies for accurate revenue tracking and reporting. Declaring the workshop open, the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that revenues generated from the mining sector are…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating police officers and using fake identification to extort unsuspecting members of the public. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Kano. According to Kiyawa, the suspects — Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45) — were apprehended on October 16 by operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) following credible intelligence reports. He explained that items recovered from the suspects include a fake police warrant card, handcuffs, mutilated…

In a bold move to strengthen girls’ education and bridge gender disparities in learning, the Kano State Government has unveiled strategic plans to enhance support for girls through continued gender-responsive collaboration and equitable budget allocation. The commitment was reaffirmed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during the two-day Kano Girls’ Education Summit 2025 organized by the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative under the Malala Foundation, in collaboration with the state government. The event, held at the International Conference Hall, Bayero University, Kano, drew key education stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates from across Nigeria. The summit, themed “Investing in…

Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria In a historic moment for gender equality and youth empowerment, hundreds of adolescent girls from across West and Central Africa (WCA) converged in Dakar, Senegal, for the first-ever Regional Girls’ Summit. The event was a powerful gathering that placed girls not at the margins, but at the centre of the conversation about their future. UNICEF, AUC, Benin Republic Lead Africa’s Nutrition Revolution Organised by UNICEF and the Government of Senegal, the summit coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child. It culminated in the adoption of the “Dakar Declaration and Program of Action for Girls in…