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Ado Salisu Organisers of the ongoing Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics and Principals’ Cup Football Competitions have announced plans to stage the first-ever Gombe State Inter-Tertiary Institutions Athletics and Football Competitions this year. Gombe Athlete Sets Sights on National Sports Festival Gold Disclosing this in an interview with sports journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing athletics and football competitions in Gombe, the games’ Competition Director, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, revealed that 11 tertiary institutions in Gombe State have already registered for the games. Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose He said arrangements…

An bayyana cewa an samu kasuwancin magunguna na jihar Kano, bayan ƙarewar shekaru takwas na zangon mulki na biyu na Sanata Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, a cikin yanayi mara daɗi. Commissioner for Health Vows to Revamp Pharmaceutical Industry Kwamishinan Lafiya na jihar, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, ne ya bayyana haka yayin da yake karɓar shugabannin Кungiyar Masu Haɗa Magunguna da Sarrafa su ta Najeriya, reshen jihar Kano, da suka ziyarci shi a ofishinsa. Ya koka da cewa sun samu kasuwar magani, musamman Hukumar Samar da Magunguna da Kayan Asibiti (DMCSA), hukuma ɗaya tilo da gwamnati ta amince ta samar wa asibitoci…

Kano State’s pharmaceutical business was found in shambles eight years after Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s second tenure. Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Health, made this revelation while receiving executives from the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kano Chapter. NDLEA Destroys Expired Drugs Worth N800000 in Jigawa State The pharmaceutical market, particularly the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), was struggling to survive. However, with the establishment of a drugs wholesale market at Dangwauro, things are starting to look up. Dr. Labaran emphasized the need to enforce the full utilization of the site to sanitize the drugs…

The Kano State Government has dismissed rumors circulating that it spent ₦2.335 billion on procuring goats for its livestock women empowerment programs. N2.3 Billion Livestock Empowerment Initiative Launched In Kano According to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullah Waiya, the actual amount spent on goats was ₦450 million. According to him, this clarification was made to set the record straight and provide accurate information to the public. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts International Attention-Jega The commissioner pointed out that,the empowerment program, which aims to promote economic independence among women and youth, involved the distribution of livestock…

Ado Salisu Former Nigeria National team player now a coach Andrew Uwe has expressed gratitude for opportunities the nation offered him to excel in football as a youth player, but regretted that same country is offering less to current talented Youths to excel. Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose The ex-Flying Eagles Captain during a chat with newsmen in Gombe heaped praises on Nigeria’s past sports administrators for a good job by ensuring that a player like him from a poor background had opportunities to rise to captain Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and moved…

An kama Linus Monday, tsohon ɗan sanda mai mukamin Inspector kuma ɗan Najeriya, bisa laifin gudanar da bincike kan ababen hawa duk da cewa ya riga ya yi ritaya daga aikin ɗan sanda. K/H Tarauni Ta Yi Bankwana Da Ma’aikatan Da Suka Yi Ritaya Rahotanni sun bayyana cewa tsohon jami’in ya ci gaba da gudanar da aikin bincike na tsayawa da duba mutane ba tare da izini ba, lamarin da ya jawo hankalin hukumomi har ya kai ga nasarar samun cafke shi. US Embassy Trains Police on Identifying Counterfeit Currencies Hukumar ’yan sanda tana cigaba da gudanar da bincike kan…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State Government has approved the release of N250 million for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF). Jigawa State Govt Approves N250M to Address Malnutrition Crisis State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting. He said the decision aligns with the state’s ongoing partnership with UNICEF to combat malnutrition among children. Rice Fortification: Key to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria “This intervention reaffirms Governor Namadi’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of children in Jigawa State. The partnership with UNICEF…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists has destroyed expired drugs valued at over ₦800,000 in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State. NDLEA Secures Conviction of 12 Drug Peddlers in Kano State The Chairman of Gumel Local Government Council, Alhaji Lawan Ya’u Abdullahi, disclosed this during the event in Gumel. NDLEA secures conviction of 4 drug traffickers in Kano He reaffirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding public health, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in building a healthy society. NDLEA Arrests 319 seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit Drugs In…

The Regional Security Office of the United States Embassy has trained officers of the Kano State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on identifying counterfeit currencies. Nigeria Police Force Seeks Budgetary Overhaul for Enhanced Efficiency This follows the recent arrest of three suspects and the recovery of suspected counterfeit currencies, including U.S. Dollars. The training, held at the CID headquarters in Kano, was led by Supervisory Special Agent Thaddaeus Hoyt. Officers from the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Fraud, and Cyber Crime Units participated in the session, which focused on distinguishing genuine currencies from counterfeit ones. NAFDAC Destroys Over N985M Fake Counterfeit Products…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has pledged to collaborate with the Kano State Government to train its members and assist in disseminating information on government projects. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info This commitment was made during a familiarization visit by NAWOJ to the newly appointed Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. NAWOJ Kano Chapter Seeks Emir’s Support for Women’s Rights The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Kano Chapter, Comrade Bahijja Kabara, commended the commissioner for his dedication to enhancing the capacity of women journalists through training initiatives. She emphasized that such…

Ƙabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Basic/Secondary Education. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister He emphasized the critical role of education in national and global development. During the session, the minister outlined the ministry’s 2024-2027 roadmap, highlighting the importance of improving access to education, particularly for out-of-school children and enhancing teacher capacity across all levels of education. Meet The New State Minister For Education Dr. Suwaiba Sa’id Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) emerged as a key focus…

Ado Salisu Gombe State athlete, Lamech Danladi, has made a passionate appeal to the state government for support and funding as he sets his sights on winning a gold medal at the upcoming 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.” Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose The 20-year-old student of Diocesan High School in Gombe made the appeal after clinching the U-20 Boy’s 1500m gold medal at the ongoing Gombe State Inter Secondary School Athletics Championship held at the Gombe Stadium, Pantami. Dr. Mana Heads Gombe Principal’s Cup, Athletics Jury Panel…

Ado Salisu Former Flying Eagles Captain Andrew Uweh and Coach Henry Ambrose from Germany have arrived in Gombe, receiving a warm welcome from enthusiastic spectators. Dr. Mana Heads Gombe Principal’s Cup, Athletics Jury Panel They were escorted into the Pantami Stadium by Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, sponsor of the Gombe secondary school Athletics and Principal Cup competition, and received by Dr. Alex Mana, the managing director of the competition. Inter-School Sports : Gombe Sets Stage for Tomorrow’s Kick-Off The duo is in Gombe for scouting purposes, focusing on the ongoing “Principal Cup Soccer Competition,” which features local inter-secondary school…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two individuals for allegedly attacking a lecturer at the State Polytechnic. Police Launches New Investigation Policy to Boost Professionalism Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, identified the suspects as Khalid Hussain, 20, also known as Baffa, of Dorayi Quarters, and Khadija Hassan, 18, of Charanchi Quarters. The suspects are currently being held at the Anti-Daba (Anti-Thuggery) department of the command. Kano Police Arrest 6 Suspected Phone Snatchers,Recover Items The lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi, filed a complaint with the police following the incident. According to the report, Khadija allegedly orchestrated the attack,…

Wata Babbar Kotun Jihar Kaduna ta sake ƙin bayar da beli ga tsohon Shugaban Ma’aikata na tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Kaduna, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Bashir Sa’idu. El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim Kotun ta umarci a sake maida shi gidan gyaran hali bayan gurfanar da shi bisa tuhume-tuhume 10 da suka shafi zargin almundahana, wawure kuɗi, da sata a Gwamnatin Malam Nasiru El-Rufai. ICPC Takes Ex-Kaduna Commissioner to Court Over N155 Million Yayin gabatar da shari’ar a gaban Mai Shari’a Isa Aliyu a ranar Talata, an karanta tuhume-tuhumen 10 a gaban Alkali, inda ya musanta su…

Ado Salisu Nigerian sports stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) officials’ lack of interest in attending sports competitions sponsored by individuals. Corruption Hinders Sports Growth in Nigeria-Gara Gombe At the opening ceremony of the 5-day Gombe Inter-secondary School Athletics Championships, stakeholders lamented that NSC and AFN officials rarely attend private sports programs, despite receiving invitations. My Silence on Nigeria Sports is Deliberate – Gara Gombe Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the organizer and sponsor of the championships, criticized the attitude of NSC and AFN officials, stating that it discourages private…

Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) to revitalize the state’s education sector. This assurance was given by the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during a courtesy visit from the PLANE team. PLANE Partners Ministry of Edu to Bridge Communication Gaps Dr. Makoda acknowledged the significant contributions of PLANE’s intervention programs in Kano, which have enhanced the present administration’s efforts to ensure quality education. He emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, will continue to collaborate closely…

The Kano State Government, through its Ministry of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, is taking steps to resolve a lingering disagreement between the Riruwai Community and Century Mining Company (CMC) regarding the Community Development Agreement (CDA). A fact-finding meeting was convened by the Commissioner, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu, with a delegation from Riruwai Community to identify the causes of the disagreement and recommend a solution. Kano State Solid Minerals Ministry Achieves Significant Milestones The Commissioner emphasized the need for mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among the parties involved. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals, Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim,…

Residents of Babawa village in Gezawa local government area of Kano were left in shock after a 45-year-old man drowned in a well. Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer Kano State Fire Service, confirmed the incident to newsmen. Tragedy:Fire Kills Couple in Ungogo Local Gov’t Area Kano He stated that the agency received an emergency call from ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa Police Division. Saminu pointed out that the rescue team successfully retrieved the man’s body from the well and later confirmed dead by health officials. Kano Governor Commiserates with Jigawa Over Majia Fire Tragedy He however, stressed…

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has unveiled plans by the state government to invest in Radio Kano, transforming it into a center for training journalists and enhancing its operations. Comrade Waiya made this announcement during a familiarization visit to the station, describing Radio Kano as one of the oldest radio stations in the country, with significant potential if fully equipped. He stated that the government is committed to initiating capacity-building programs for both public and private media organizations, recognizing their critical roles in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities for youth…