The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, MAAUN, has ordered the immediate closure and withdrawal of approval in respect of Al-Ansar Indabo female students hostels located at Hotoro and UDB Road in Kano metropolis. A statement by the Vice President Campus Live, Dr. Hamza Garba , said the closure of the hostels was part of the effort being made by the university management to ensure safe, secure and decent hostel accommodation for students as well as to maintain its stance on zero tolerance for any form of immorality from any student of the university. “I am directed by…
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Ado Salisu The Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) may sanction Nigeria from participating in any major tournaments if it fails to follow the federation’s constitution in the upcoming Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections. The National Sports Commission (NSC), led by its chairman, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, has put all the necessary machinery in place to organise elections in all the sports federations later in the year. The President of the Africa Zone 3 Federation of the International Basketball Association (FIBA), Colonel Samuel Amedu (rtd) who double as the board member of the NBBF dropped this hints while shedding more lights on…
The Kano state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that he will personally lead the 2025 Hajj delegation from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the Governor also unveiled a comprehensive welfare package and issued a strong moral advisory to all intending pilgrims. NAHCON Sets May 9 for Inaugural Hajj Flight Governor Yusuf made the declaration during a hajj demonstration organized for the state’s intending pilgrims in Kano, where he emphasized that performing Hajj is not just a religious journey, but an act of worship that…
The Kano State Police Command has rescued a 75-year-old kidnapped victim, Abdulrahman Yunusa, and arrested one suspect following a raid on a criminal hideout in Bagau Town, Bebeji Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operation was conducted by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad based on “foolproof intelligence.” Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims The victim, a native of Maigana in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was abducted from his home on May 3, 2025. His captors demanded a ransom of ₦20,000,000 During the raid on…
Ado Salisu Veteran sports administrator and Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has called for the immediate suspension of the ongoing elections into the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), citing widespread irregularities and lack of transparency. Gara Gombe, a former adviser on sports to the governors of both Kano and Gombe States and ex-chairman of Gombe United FC, made the call on Saturday in a statement issued to newsmen. NGO Gives MTN, Nilayo, AFN Deadline to Pay Athletes According to him, the current electoral process is fundamentally flawedwed due to the absence of…
Abba Dukawa Despite political skepticism from opposition politicians, Governor Mai Mala Buni has proven his commitment to serving Yobe State’s people, prioritizing their needs over personal interests since taking office. His political vision aligns with the masses’, focusing on their welfare and well-being. Notwithstanding the challenges, Governor Mai Mala Buni remains committed to Yobe State’s , focusing on state and citizens’ needs despite obstacles Since taking office, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, road construction, agriculture, and women and youth empowerment. Notably, the administration has offered local and foreign…
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil ADUSTECH has conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees to former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and four Other eminent Nigerians. The conferment was part of activities marking the 5th Convocation ceremony and investiture of the University’s Chancellor held at the Convocation Arena of ADUSTECH, Wudil on Saturday. Northwest, Wudil varsities my biggest achievements – Kwankwaso This is contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Saturday. Delivering keynote address, the visitor to the University, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assured deepest commitment of…
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB), Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, says all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance visits to private schools across the state. The visits are scheduled to commence next week with the aim of ensuring that minimum standards and quality education are consistently upheld in all schools. KSPVIB PCACC Clamps Down On illegal Private Schools-Umar Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar made this declaration during the Kano Sterling Schools Connect Tour Program, organized by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). He…
The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation KSHC Alhaji Abdullahi Rabiu, has directed staff to strictly follow Governor Abba Yusuf’s directives on illegal land allocations in urban and metropolitan areas. Rabiu emphasized the need for due process and warned against land racketeering. A.A Rano Donates 15 Hectares of Land for Federal Polytechnic The Managing Director made the announcement during a meeting with the corporation’s directors, shortly after relocating to the new office at Kwankwasiyya City. According to him, the purpose of the meeting was to further educate staff and review the existing laws and policies governing the housing…
In a compassionate gesture aimed at reform and rehabilitation, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has facilitated the release of eight female inmates from the Goron-Dutse Correctional Center by settling their fines and compensation debts. Among those freed are two pregnant women and two nursing mothers. Just In: NCoS Recaptures Five Fleeing Inmates in Kogi State The Governor made this intervention during an unscheduled visit to the correctional facility, accompanied by key government officials. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf stated that the purpose of his…
Over 12,300 vulnerable patients have benefited from free Hernia and Hydrocele surgeries sponsored by philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Mangal. Malam Husaaini Kabir, a member of the Mangal Foundation Board of Trustees, confirmed this in Katsina during the launch of the second quarter exercise. Kabir explained that the foundation has been conducting free surgeries and treatments every quarter since its establishment in 2013. Kano Provides Free Maternity Kits Cesarian Surgeries to Women He stated that between 500 and 600 vulnerable patients benefit from free hernia and hydrocele surgeries in the state each quarter. “This initiative does not only help people in Katsina…
Ado Salisu Government secondary school, Numan and Government Girls secondary school, Yola, Adamawa state, have emerged winners of the Savannah Conference Nestle Milo basketball championship in both boys and girls categories. The final, which was played at the indoor sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports Complex, Kofar Mata, attracted a large number of spectators who came to cheer their darling teams. The seven-day tournament was organised by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF with the support of the Nestle Milo company to develop the game at the grassroots level, especially in secondary schools across the country. Four States to Host…
Adamu Aminu. In a recent plenary session, Senator Sani Musa from Niger State urged his colleagues to maintain ethical standards in the Senate. This call to action came in the wake of a controversy surrounding Senator Abdurraham Kawu, who made a pronunciation mistakes during an interview on Channel TV. The incident sparked a heated debate about the importance of fluent spoken English in governance. Bayero University, Kano Reintroduces Remedial Programme Some Nigerians have come to prioritize fluency and polished spoken English as a key aspect of a person’s personality. However, this obsession with English proficiency has led to a disproportionate…
Aisha Ahmed Progressive Commissioners of Youth Forum, has elected Honorable Sagir Musa, Jigawa state Commissioner of Information, Youth and Sports as chairman of the forum. A communiqué issued after the Progressive Governors Forum’s Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Honourable Commissioners of Youth of the 16 APC Governed States, made this known. Kano Hisbah declares suspended Jigawa Commissioner Wanted It said that the meeting unanimously elected the Jigawa’s Sagir Musa as Chairman, Imo’s Dr Emeka Mandela as Secretary and Kaduna’s Rabi Salisu as Public Relations Officer simultaneously. The PGF Quarterly Strategy meeting of commissioners of Youth of APC Governed States, convened with…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has received full accreditation for 53 academic programs across various faculties from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The accredited programs span undergraduate and postgraduate levels. NUC Begins Accreditation at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education A statement signed by BUK Registrar Haruna Aliyu, made available to newsmen, explained that, the accreditation was conducted in October and November 2024. He noted that the accreditation covers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Administration, Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Arts, Computing, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Social Sciences. 62 Students Expelled, 17 Rusticated By BUK For Exam Malpractice He said the…
Wata babbar kotun tarayya da ke zamanta a unguwar kotu road cikin birnin Kano ta Kori karar da kamfanin Amart Enterprises ya shigar da Hukumar tace fina-finai bisa neman kotun da ta hana Hukumar tace fina-finai dakatar dasu kan cigaba da kama masu sana’ar tura fina-finai ta downloading a Jahar Kano da sunan kamfanin sun mallaki lasisin copyright. A zaman da kotun ta yi a lokacin yanke hukunci Mai shari’a Simon A. Amobeda ya ce kotun shi bata da hurumin sauraran karar Hajiya Aisha Amart a saboda haka ya Kori karar wanda hakan tamkar alkalin ya samawa da masu sana’ar…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hajiya Aisha Amart against the Kano State Censorship Board. The lawsuit aimed at halting the Censorship Board from intervening in the company’s involvement with film copyright and downloading activities in Kano. This action has been a source of contention between the Kano State Censorship Board and the company for several years. Kano Assembly Passes Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025 In his ruling, Justice Simon A. Amobeda stated that the court lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the substantive matter, and therefore, Hajiya Amart’s lawsuit has been dismissed. Reports indicate…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expended over 3 billion naira for 141,175 students who passed the 2024 qualifying examinations to sit for this year’s NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS . In a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam. The statement noted that the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, announced to newsmen in Kano that the State Ministry of Education had released the results of the qualifying examinations for secondary school students in Kano. Gov Yusuf Distributes 10,000 Free JAMB Forms to Students These students are studying under the Kano State…
Kabiru Haruna In a bid to enhance effective communication delivery across various departments of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), a two-day in-house capacity-building workshop was organized for selected staff drawn from the Press Unit, ICT Department, and School Services Support Department. The workshop, chaired by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, focused on equipping participants with practical skills for strategic communication. Federal Government Unveils Bold Education Reforms In her opening remarks, Mrs. Folasade emphasized the importance of communication in the public service space and urged the participants to pay close attention throughout the sessions. She…
Khadijah Aliyu The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is calling for better training and incentives for midwives in Africa to improve maternal and child health outcomes. According to Dr. Sennen Hounton, UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, midwives play a vital role in ensuring the survival of mothers and children. UNFPA Makes Case for Women Children Affected by Boko Haram “Midwives are the backbone of maternal and child survival,” Hounton emphasized, warning that neglecting their welfare puts mothers and children at risk. He urged governments in West and Central Africa to invest in midwives’ training and well-being, stressing…