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Ado Salisu As the 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18 and U-20 Championships approach, Nigerian junior athletes have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering sterling performances that will uplift the country’s image on the continental stage. The championship, scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from July 16 to 20, 2025, is expected to host over 945 athletes and officials from across Africa. With the countdown intensifying, Nigerian athletes currently in camp have expressed unwavering confidence in their readiness and determination to make the nation proud. Grace Agbo Triumphs at LGAN Northern Zone Golf Championship In an interaction with…

Abba Dukawa Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the family of the late elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, to remain united and uphold the legacy of integrity, humility, and philanthropy that defined the life of their patriarch. Speaking during a condolence visit to the Dantata family in Kano on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima described the late industrialist as a “pillar of the nation” whose passing is a monumental loss not just to his family but to Nigeria as a whole Gov Yusuf Departs for Lesser Hajj After Dantata’s Burial The death of Alhaji…

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu by inaugurating the Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan (MSSP) Committee and its Sub-Teams. The MSSP is designed to clearly articulate the Ministry’s vision, mandates, targets, policies, programs, and projects in a cohesive framework that supports national development through the sectors under its purview. FMACTCE Inaugurates Committee to Position Creative Industries Delivering her remarks at the inauguration, the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Dr. (Mrs.) Zainab C. Pisagih, emphasized the…

Ibrahim Ibrahim United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has called for child-sensitive budgeting in Jigawa to enhance the welfare and development of over 1.5 million children in the state. Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano made the call while speaking in a Media Dialogue on Child Sensitive Budgeting and Planning. Protect Our Children: Northeast Leaders Speak Out He explained that, over the years, Jigawa state has made progress in improving the lives of children. However, as the data show, still too many of Jigawa’s children are being left behind. According to him, ” Available data shows…

Sani Haruna The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina Sector Command, says, it will continue to collaborate with journalists working in the state to ensure traffic rules and regulations are enforced. The Corps Commander, Maxwell Kaltungo Lede, made this known in an interactive session with some journalists at the Command’s office in Katsina, the state capital. FRSC Mobilizes Patrols Ahead of Eid-El-Fitri Travel Surge Commandant Maxwell solicited the support and cooperation of the men of the pen profession towards educating the public on the primary and secondary responsibilities of the corps, FRSC. He said journalists are the most important pillars…

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, made a notable appearance at the Ministry’s exhibition stand on Wednesday, as part of activities at the ongoing 24th Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference and Exhibition. Dangote Assures Petrol Price Stability Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices Held under the theme; “Accelerating Energy Progress through Investment, Global Partnerships & Innovation,” this year’s NOG Conference has attracted major players and thought leaders from across the global energy value chain. Dr. Obi’s visit to the exhibition stand highlights his dedication to fostering a collaborative and performance-driven civil service. While at the…

In a major boost to Nigeria’s international development diplomacy, the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has signed a landmark Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement with the Government of Saint Lucia, marking a significant expansion of South-South cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean. The agreement was formally signed on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia, by NTAC Director-General Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub and the Acting Permanent Secretary of Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, Mrs. Janelle Modeste-Stephen. The partnership paves the way for the deployment of Nigerian professionals—including teachers,…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, welcomed the Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, His Excellency Ishizuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The strategic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral digital cooperation between Nigeria and Japan, with a focus on advancing technology innovation, digital skills development, and investment in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. FG Commissions Kano Digital Industrial Park to Boost Tech, Jobs During the high-level meeting, both parties explored opportunities for mutual collaboration in capacity building, knowledge transfer, and fostering a vibrant digital innovation ecosystem. NITDA DG Champions Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship at…

In a bold step towards improving education and local governance, Gwarzo local government has renovated over 100 classrooms . The Chairman Dr Mani Tsoho stated this during the swearing-in ceremony of three newly appointed supervisory Councillors, held at the local government Secretariat. According to him, the state government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has prioritized education hence the need for more infrastructural development to achieve the desired objectives. He noted that, Gwarzo local government would provide all the necessary support to uplift education to global standard. Speaking on the new supervisory councilors, Dr. Tsoho charged the appointees…

Shugaban karamar hukumar Tarauni, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, ya bayar da tallafin kudi Naira N(480,000)ga sabbin jami’an kashe gobara ‘yan asalin karamar hukumar Tarauni guda 32, domin taimaka musu wajen gudanar da bikin yayesu bayan Kammala Horo. Shugaban ya bayyana hakan ne yayin karbar bakuncin sabbin jami’an kashe gobarar ‘yan asalin karamar hukumar Tarauni da suka Sami aikin karkashin jagorancin Gwamnan jihar Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir yusuf. Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure ya bayyana Jin dadin sa da ziyarar tare da yabawa Gwamnan Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir yusuf a bisa yadda ya dauki ma’aikatan kashe gobara. NAHCON Ta Tabbatar…

Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya bayyana cewa samun ingantacciyar wutar lantarki ba kawai hidima ba ce, illa kuwa wata muhimmiya ce wajen habaka ilimi, kiwon lafiya, masana’antu da kuma rage talauci. Gwamnan ya bayyana haka ne yayin bude taron bita kan Kasuwar Lantarki ta Jihohi, Tsarin Tsare-tsaren Albarkatun Wuta da kuma tsarin Plexos Software, wanda Kungiyar Gwamnonin Najeriya tare da UK Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNiAF) da UK International Development suka shirya a Kano. Batagari Sun Lalata Layin Wutar Lantarkin Arewacin Nageria-TCN A jawabin sa wakilin gwamnan, Shugaban Ma’aikatan Gwamnatin Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, ya jinjina…

Barau Football Club of Kano State has arrived in Asaba, Delta State, ahead of the Nigerian National League (NNL) Super Eight 2025 playoffs. The Maliya Boys landed in Asaba, on Wednesday with high hopes of securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the 2025/26 season. Ijele FC Founder, Commends Stakeholders After Debut NNL In a statement issued by the club’s Media Officer, Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, confirmed that Barau FC travelled with a squad of 32 players, and over 15 officials along with the coaching staff. Barau FC is fully committed to working hard and giving their best…

The Kano State Government,KNSG in collaboration with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), has commenced a five-day workshop aimed at developing a Medium-Term Sector Strategy (MTSS) for 2026–2028 to enhance the quality of education in the state. Declaring the workshop open in Kaduna, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, emphasized the significance of the event in redefining the sector’s priorities. Kano State Ministry of Education Organizes MTSS Dev. workshop Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad, the Commissioner stated that the MTSS would help the state articulate its key educational goals, address pressing…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has officially commissioned the much-anticipated Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in Kano, a transformative project designed to propel Nigeria’s digital economy from the grassroots. The commissioning ceremony, held at the park’s premises, marked a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s digital inclusion strategy. Although the facility was initially completed in 2024, it was tragically vandalized during the nationwide protest of August 1, 2024. Protesters Loot Properties At NCC Industrial Digital Park In Kano Thanks to the timely intervention of IHS Towers, the structure has now been fully restored and is…

The Kano State Government KNSG has announced a temporary suspension of the procurement of scrap and waste materials from Nigeria’s North-East region, particularly states affected by Boko Haram insurgency, following a recent deadly explosion in a scrap warehouse. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru, during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Scraps and Waste Dealers, Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN). NEMA Sensitizes Residents, Drivers on Dangers of Fuel Explosions According to AVM Umaru, the move became necessary after a bomb explosion rocked a scrap…

A coalition of APC groups in Kano namely “APC kadangaren Bakin Tulu and “APC ‘yan Takwas has submitted a formal request to the Acting national chairman of the party Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori asking him to dissolve Abdullahi Abbas-led APC leadership in Kano State. In the letter, the coalition accused Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas of dictatorship in running the affairs of the party in Kano, urging the national chairman to act urgently. Concerns Grow Over INEC’s Silence on APC’s Premature Campaign Submitting the request on behalf of the group during a visit to the APC Headquarters in Abuja, Nura Na’annabi said,…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has suspended four Local Government Education Secretaries for allegedly shielding teachers who abandoned their duties for several months. The Executive Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Haruna Musa, confirmed the suspension in an interview with newsmen. Jigawa SUBEB Suspends Officials for Shielding Absentee Teachers According to him, the affected officials are from Kirikasamma, Auyo, Miga, and Maigatari Local Government Areas. He said they were found to have played roles in concealing the prolonged absence of some classroom teachers who had not reported to their duty posts for over six months.…

In a major step toward dismantling trafficking networks operating through Nigeria’s vast road transport system, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO). The alliance was formalized during a courtesy visit by NARTO’s leadership, led by its National President, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman, to the Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. NAPTIP Partners MeCAHT, EXIST on Human Trafficking NARTO, the umbrella body for commercial vehicle owners involved in the transport of passengers, petroleum products, and…

Robert Egbe When, during the 1920s, the American public began to identify smoking as the cause of their persistent cough, throat irritation, and other related diseases, tobacco companies – fearing a threat to their profits – began a devious media blitz. Using mostly models who posed as doctors, they falsely claimed that cigarettes were harmless or that some cigarette brands were less harmful than others. CAPPA Advocates for No-Smoking Policy at Ojude Oba Festival Almost 90 years after, the tobacco and allied industries, especially Big Tobacco – the world’s four largest transnational tobacco companies and their subsidiaries that keep the…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has departed Madina for Makkah to perform the lesser Hajj (Umrah), shortly after attending the burial of renowned businessman and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. In a statement issued the governor spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa The governor is leading an official delegation from Kano on the spiritual journey. The burial took place at the historic Al-Baqi Cemetery in Madina, following funeral rites at the Prophet’s Mosque. FG Delegation Visits Dantata Family In Madina Ahead of Burial Dantata, who passed away in Abu Dhabi, was widely respected for his philanthropy, business achievements,…