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Ado Salisu According to Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, Chairman of the Gombe State Athletics Association, the real issue hindering the growth of sports in Nigeria is corruption, not the constant name changes or recycling of officials . He emphasized that changing names or ministries won’t solve the problem, and that the focus should be on appointing people with integrity, transparency, and a good track record. My Silence on Nigeria Sports is Deliberate – Gara Gombe Gara-Gombe also discussed the National Sports Commission (NSC) act, which he believes is faulty and was designed to bring back friends and relatives. He questioned…

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has launched an incredible initiative to empower people living with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State’s Garun Mallam Local Government Area. PWDs in Ikara LGA Get Economic Boost from WOFAN ICON-2 WOFAN distributed multipurpose cooperative grants to 180 PWDs, with each recipient receiving N20,000 to support and grow their businesses. The initiative is part of the WOFAN-ICON-2 Project, implemented in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation’s “We Can Work” program” IDPD:WOFAN Empowers PWDs With Modified Tricycles, Motorbikes The Country Director, Dr. Salamatu Garba, represented by Sadik Hassan Zakariyya highlighted the success of their previous year’s intervention,…

A court in Kano State has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the leadership of Ambasada Akasim Ishaq Tatari, also known as Balarabe Tatari, as the chairman of the Kantin Kwari Market traders association. The lawsuit was filed by seven individuals who claimed that Tatari’s leadership was invalid due to some allegations, but the court ruled that these allegations were baseless and lacked merit. Kotu Ta Kori Karar Da Aka Shigar Akan Shugaban Kantin Kwari Balarabe Tatari Tatari has described the court’s decision as a major victory for his leadership, and his lawyer, Barrister Suraj Said, successfully defended him against the six…

Wata kotun a jihar Kano zaman ta a miller road Karkashin jagorancin Mai shari’a Fatima Adamu ta kori karar da wadansu ‘yan kasuwa suka shigar suna kalubalantar shugaban hadaddiyar kungiyar ‘yan Kasuwar kantin kwari Ambasada Akasim Ishaq Tatari Wanda aka fi sani da Balarabe Tatari. Tunda fari dai wadansu mutane bakwai ne suka sanar da cewa sun dakatar da zababben shugaban na katin Kwari saboda wadansu zarge zarge tare Kuma da garzayawa gaban kotun domin shigar da Kara. Mun Samar Da Masu Tsaro Sama Da 700 A Kasuwar Kwari-Tatari A zantawar sa da manema labarai Ambasada Balarabe Wanda Kuma shi…

The Kano State Government has officially announced the dates for the 1st term vacation for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. KNSG approves 26 & 27 July 2024 as 3rd Term Vacation According to a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, the vacation will commence on Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Kano State Government Announces 1st Term Vacation Dates Parents and guardians of boarding school students are expected to pick up their wards by the early hours of Saturday, December 21st, 2024. The statement also outlined the resumption…

Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has said that Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf has put a square peg in a square hole by appointing Dr Ibrahim Musa, as the Special Adviser on health services and personal physician to the governor. KanSLAM noted that engaging experts in critical areas would help the State Government achieve its lofty aspirations to put the state on a sound scientific pedestal, stressing that as a coalition, KanSLAM received the news of Dr Musa’s appointment with great relief and sense of patriotic elation. KanSLAM Organizes First Media Parley Roll Out Achievements In a statement issued on…

Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Police Command has intensified efforts to restore peace and security following recent rival youth clashes in areas such as Kofar Mata, Yakasai, Zango, and Zage. Between December 10 and 12, 2024, the Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, personally assessed the situation and mobilized adequate personnel to address the unrest. Kano Police Command Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Safety According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, the Police Public Relations Officer, the operation was conducted in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, emphasizing community-based…

Halimah Nuhu Sanda It is with utter sadness that I put my fingers to the keyboard in reaction to the recent remarks credited to Kemi Badenoch, the newly selected leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party and a woman of Nigerian origin. Her unpatriotic remarks about Nigeria are, aside from being condescending, also dangerously divisive. Northern Youth Assembly Condems Suspension Of ACF Forum Chair They reflect a deeply disturbing mentality, one that betrays her roots and belittles the shared struggles and successes of Nigerians across the country. I have no problem with Kemi Badenoch saying she identifies more as a…

Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Comrade Ibrahim Waiya and Dr Nura Iro Ma’aji in his cabinet. The coalition said the nominees, who worked in civil society space possess the requisite expertise and experience to drive the government’s success. K-SAFE School Enrollment Campaign Team Visits Rimin Gado According to a statement signed by K-SAFE Public Relations Officer Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, the appointment of Waiya and Ma’aji demonstrates Gov. Yusuf’s commitment to appointing the best individuals for the job. Ibrahim quoted the Co-chairperson of the coalition Dr Auwalu Halilu saying that Comr.…

Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The global community, including UNAIDS, is mourning the loss of Patrick Atangana Fouda, a tireless advocate and iconic figure in the fight against HIV. This was contained in a statement signed by the Regional Director Regthe ional Bureau of UNAIDS For West and Central Africa Mr,s Berthild Gahongayire. Girls & Young Women Account for 19% of HIV in WCA-UNAIDS The statement explained that, Living with HIV since birth, Ptrick transformed his personal experience into a powerful force for change, dedicating his life to defending human rights, promoting access to care, and breaking the silence surrounding the disease.…

Adamu Muhammad Nababa Hon. Faruk Lawan was a shining star in Nigeria’s National Assembly from 1999 when democratic governance was restored by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd.). Lawan was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to represent the Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency in Kano State. Having been elected four times—in 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011—his fourth tenure established him as a familiar face in the lower chamber, with great promise and political prospects. However, it also brought him face-to-face with the murky waters of Nigerian politics, rife with backstabbing and intrigue. Faruk Lawan not…

Adamu Muhammad Nababa December 15, 2024, was a bright but cold Sunday. With very little on my weekend schedule, having listened to all the news, read all the features, and eagerly awaiting a delectable lunch at home, my eyes suddenly caught a headline from an online newspaper, The Daily Nigerian, that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ‘torched’ some heads of state agencies. Believing the headline referred to the governor’s recent cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, December 12, 2024, I thought it was stale news and skipped it. In tha” earlier rejig, Governor Yusuf fired the Secretary to the…

The newly appointed Commissioner of the Kano State Ministry of Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, has assumed office, stressing his determination to come up with more programs aimed at fostering the state education sector. Kano Prioritizes Education, Encourage Community Involvement Addressing staff, friends and other well-wishers today, Tuesday, shortly after taking over affairs of the ministry from the outgoing Commissioner, Dr Ali Haruna said considering the numerous programmes introduced in the education sector by the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, there is a need to work hard as his predecessor to ensure the success of the ministry. Kano State’s…

Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has confirmed seven nominees for appointment as members of the state executive council. The confirmation came after a thorough three-and-a-half-hour screening, which ended in a unanimous acceptance of the nominees as commissioners-designate. Kano Assembly Passes 44 LGAs Supplementary Amendment Bill The nominees were announced by Speaker Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, who revealed that Nura Iro Ma’aji was added to the initial list of six nominees. The confirmed commissioners-designate include: Former Chief of Staff: Shehu Wada Sagaji, who was relieved of his duty last Thursday Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya Abdulkadir Abdulsalam Gaddafi Sani Shehu Dr.…

Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, the Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) in Kano State, has been elected as the chairman of the SBMC for the North-West geopolitical zone. This election was part of the Universal Basic Education Commission’s (UBEC) efforts to establish a national leadership for the SBMC. Kano Edu Stakeholders Converge for Training on School Enrollment The North-West zone, which comprises seven states including Kano, was actively involved in the process. Other notable elections include Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Wazirin Gwandu from Kebbi State as the national chairman of the SBMC, and Dr. Ashir Ismail from Lagos State as…

The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the education sector, urging individuals and communities to actively support its initiatives. Kano State’s Education Investments Yield Remarkable Results-Gov Comrade Gwarzo, who doubles as the Deputy Governor made this declaration while addressing staff of the Ministry for Higher Education shortly after assuming office. He emphasized the pivotal role of the Ministry in advancing education in Kano State. The deputy governor reiterated that education remains the cornerstone of the State Government’s policies and called on all stakeholders to complement the government’s efforts…

The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has announced that it will no longer demolish buildings constructed In unauthorized areas. Instead, developers who break the law will be sent straight to jail without the option of a fine. Developing Properties Without Permit is Punishable-KNUPDA According to Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, Managing Director of KNUPDA, the authority will invoke sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the law to prosecute offenders. “Those found guilty will face a one-year or six-month jail term, along with a fine, under section 15 of the KNUPDA law” This move is likely a response…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 27 senior police officers, comprising 11 Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police. Kano Police Command Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Safety New Assistant Inspectors General of Police: Umar Shehu Nadada, Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Mustapha Mohammed Bala, Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Abayomi Peter Oladipo, Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Taiwo Olatunde Adeleke, Commissioner of Police, SWAT, FCID, Abuja Ibrahim Abdullahi, Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, Commissioner of Police, PPP, DLS, Force Headquarters,…

Agriculture experts from the Kano State Agricultural Development Project (KSADP) and Sasakawa Africa Project have begun training farmers in Kura Local Government Area on the proper application of chemicals on vegetables. Reducing Health Risks The program aims to educate farmers on the dangers of irregular chemical use, which has been linked to diseases such as cancer, liver disease, and kidney disease. Minister Commends Mastercard WOFAN-ICON2 For Boosting Agriculture Improper Chemical Use a Major Concern Experts noted that farmers were previously unaware of proper spraying techniques, calibration rates, and chemical quantities, posing a significant health risk to consumers. Training of the…

Hadiza Aliyu, popularly known as Hadiza Gabon, is a talented actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and humanitarian who has made a name for herself in both Kannywood and Nollywood. Zainab Indomie: Beauty, Talent, and Resilience in Kannywood Born on June 1, 1989, in Libreville, Gabon, Hadiza is the daughter of Malam Aliyu from Gabon and Hajiya Halima from Adamawa State, Nigeria. From Law to French Language Studies Initially, Hadiza pursued law studies at a university but eventually dropped out. She then studied the French language at Ecol de Francaise Gabonese in Gabon. This decision would later influence her acting career, allowing her…