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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…

In a bid to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the second phase of a women empowerment initiative under the Livestock Fattening Programme of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). Kano ACReSAL Opens Bid For Bulbula-Gayawa gully Erosion Project A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed that the program involves the distribution of livestock to women across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received three small ruminants (goats) to support their livestock entrepreneurship. KSADP, Sasakawa Project Train Kano Farmers on Safe Chemicals Speaking during the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at its retail outlets. Vandals Responsible for Buguma Wellhead Fire, Says NNPC Ltd According to a circular sent to NNPC dealers in Kano and Jigawa, the price has been reduced by N25 in Kano and N15 in Jigawa. The new prices are: Kano: N965 per litre (down from N990) Jigawa: N975 per litre (down from N990) Federal Government Absolves Self of Blame Over Petrol Price Hike However, it was observed that other filling stations in Kano, belonging…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has revealed that vandals are responsible for the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008. NNPCL Targets 3 Million Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production According to NNPC Ltd, the vandals attempted to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil, resulting in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve . This act of sabotage is part of a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone, with crude oil theft persisting since March 2023. NNPC Ltd Mourns Victims of Petrol Tanker Explosion in Niger State The vandals have…

In its efforts to alleviate suffering among its citizens, the Kano State Government has come to the aid of a vulnerable family in Tukuntawa Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The family, comprising an elderly woman, Hauwa’u, and her eight children, had been living in dire conditions after losing their husband and father several years ago. AMG Foundation Donates N1.5m Essentials to Vulnerables in Kano They were forced to sleep in a school building at night, moving to their elder daughter’s matrimonial house in the morning to allow students to attend classes. The family struggled to make ends meet, with no…

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the recomittal Kano State Centre for Disease Control Bill 2023, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen its public health infrastructure. Hand Washing Food Hygiene Key to Preventing Cholera-KNCDC The re-comittal  bill, which was passed after the third reading and deliberations, aims to establish a center for disease control in Kano State. The passage of this bill is a notable achievement, as Kano State becomes the first state in Nigeria to pass a public health security bill into law. Kano a Shirye Take ta Yaki Kwalara da Sauran Cututtuka…

The NAFAHATUL-NASIRIYYA of Kabara has called on the public to emulate the noble teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a path to personal and societal growth. Commissioner Organizes Maulud At Nasarawa Children’s Home This call was made during the organization’s Annual Maulud celebration, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by Sayyada Bahijja Malam Kabara, the organization emphasized the importance of adhering to the moral and spiritual guidance exemplified by the Prophet. NAWOJ Marks Int’l Day of the Girl Child With Maulud Symposium The statement noted that parents have a crucial role to play in raising…

Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed his commitment to upgrading the Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) station to meet the standards of leading television stations in Nigeria. Kano Launches TikTok Initiative to Promote Governor’s Projects The Commissioner made this declaration during a familiarization tour of ARTV, emphasizing the need to fully digitalize the station. SNB Commends Gov Yusuf For Appointing Waiya As Commissioner He highlighted the importance of equipping the station with modern facilities and ensuring that its staff acquire the necessary digital skills for effective operations. Comrade Waiya: Breathing New Life into…