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The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project Kano has commenced a week-long competition across selected secondary schools as part of its commitment to the holistic development of adolescent girls. The AGILE Week 2025 features volleyball, basketball, spelling bee, painting, poetry, essay writing, short story and content creation competitions. On Basketball Girls category, Government Girls College Dala won 1st position, Government Girls College Kano 2nd while Army Day Secondary School emerged 3rd, while on male category Ahmadiyya College won 1st position with Army Day Secondary School as runners up. AGILE: A Catalyst for Educational Development in Kano-Emir On…

We wholeheartedly align with the resolution/agreement reached at the end of the recent quarterly tripartite meeting of the Kano State Broadcast Media Executives Forum, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, the host for the meeting. We wish to underscore the critical need for urgent and decisive action to address the growing threats confronting our dear state. MRA Organizes Workshops On Laws Affecting Media In Nigeria Kano, as the most populous state in the country with deeply rooted religious and cultural values, is increasingly being abused for its hospitality as a dumping ground…

The follow-on meeting of the Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative convened earlier today under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. FEC Orders Full Implementation of Naira-for-Crude policy The session reviewed implementation milestones and recorded notable progress since the last engagement. The meeting was attended by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service and Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee, Mr. Zacch Adedeji; the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Ms. Olu Verheijen; as well as senior representatives of the Nigerian National…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the future of Africa’s children. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, delivered a keynote address at the Regional Meeting of Pathfinding Countries on Ending Violence Against Children, held in Abuja. UNFPA Makes Case for Women Children Affected by Boko Haram Imaan urged all participating nations to deepen their collective resolve to combat violence against children in all its forms, physical, sexual, emotional, and structural. “Africa is rising in innovation and enterprise, but our progress will remain incomplete if we do not protect our most vulnerable the children,”…

An elder statesman, and Secretary of the Northern Reform Organization (NRO) engineer Abdulkadir Yusuf Gude has passed away. Engineer Abdulkadir Yusuf Gude died on Friday at the age of 65 after a protracted illness. Kano NIPR Condoles DG Media to Kano Governor, over Son’s death Known for his commitment to reforming the northern part of Nigeria and the country at large, engineer Gude was among the pioneer leaders of the NRO, an organization formed to address challenges facing the northern region. He worked in the Kano water resources and engineering construction agency (WRECA) for many years as well as Aluminium…

A head of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum Summit, Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the state’s education sector through various initiatives. The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda made the disclosure at the official inauguration of the Steering Committee for 2025 Nigeria Education Forum Summit held at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat, Maitama Abuja. PAGED Initiative Organizes Media Summit on Girl Child Education Ali Makoda who serves as A member of the Steering Committee from Kano, explained that the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf implemented many projects that transformed the state education sector.…

A World Bank delegation, led by the Task Team Leader (TTL) of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, Dr. Joy Iganya Agene, visited the Kano State Project Management Unit (SPMU) on a Due Diligence Mission. Taraba State ACReSAL Project Impacts 12,000 Beneficiaries Upon arrival at the State Office today, the visiting team held a technical meeting with the SPMU staff at the Conference Hall of the Kano-ACReSAL office. Kano-ACReSAL Conducts Sensitisation for Resettlement Plan During the meeting, Dr. Agene emphasized that the mission aims to ensure that all aspects of the project are in order and that the…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed over N600 million to residents of Bulbula and Gayawa who were affected by the ongoing Erosion Control Project. A statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that the disbursement was organized by the Kano State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (Kano-ACReSAL), under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The event took place at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. According to the statement, the project involves the construction of reinforced concrete channels, bioremediation buffers, and other robust erosion control infrastructure. Kano Approves N2bn Compensation…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the efforts of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) for its swift and decisive action in apprehending five suspects linked to the kidnapping and brutal murder of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area. Troops Foil Kidnapping Operation in Kaduna, Rescue Five Victims In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the suspects were said to have abducted the baby girl and demanded a ransom from her family after which they have brutally killed her. However, the perpetrators heartlessly dumped her…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been honored with the prestigious chieftaincy title “Dikesimba of Anambra State” by the state’s traditional rulers. The title was conferred on him by Igwe Chidubem Iweka, the ruler of Obosi and Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council. Kano Emirate Dispute: Court of Appeal Judgment Misunderstood: M A Lawan The honor recognizes President Tinubu’s contributions to national development and unity. During his visit to Awka, Anambra, the President also commissioned several projects, including the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the Solution Fun City in Awka. Kano…

Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the new pope after voting in the Vatican on Thursday. He is the first American pope in history. Prevost was elected as the new pope after cardinals in the Vatican concluded voting at the papal conclave on Thursday. He takes the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff in history. The 69-year-old appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica approximately 70 minutes after white smoke was seen coming from the Sistine Chapel chimney. Nigerian Delegation Heads to Vatican for Pope Francis’ Funeral French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced the new pope with…

Participants of the 5th International DryLands conference have urged governments and relevant stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive, legal frameworks for sustainable rangeland management. This was part of the resolutions at the end of the three-day conference organised by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture CDA Bayero University, Kano BUK. A communique issued at the end of the conference highlighted that, participants called on government and relevant stakeholders to take decisive action to protect and restore the health of rangelands. DryLands Conference Urges Governments to Protect Rangelands, Pastoralist Livelihoods “Safeguard the livelihoods of pastoralist communities, and enhance climate resilience in dryland…

The Kano State Government, KNSG says it has approved over two billion naira for payments of compensation to communities affected by the Kabuga to Dayi, federal road project. The affected communities include Ungoggo, Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, and Gwarzo Local government areas. The compensation process aims to provide relief and succor to the affected individuals and communities. Briefing residents of Ungoggo, Tofa, Rimin Gado, Kabo and Gwarzo the state Commissioner for Special duties Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo explained that the initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring fair treatment and support for its citizens, particularly those affected By development projects.…

The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has sealed a store located at Airport road by France road in Sabon Gari area by No. 2 Court at Gyadi Gyadi for violating environmental regulations. The store, which was found to be storing insecticides and fumigation items, was emitting bad odours that posed a nuisance to the nearby community and people passing by. Jigawa Govt Reviews Environmental Policy For Sustainable Devt. According to the Director of Pollution Control of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Malam Ibrahim Nasir, who led the operation, said, the ministry has…

As part of efforts to promote responsible journalism, mutual respect, and the protection of Kano’s cultural and religious heritage, the state government has banned live political programs. This was part of the resolutions during a quarterly meeting of the Kano state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, and media executives. Waiya Urges Political Presenters to Promote Decent Language The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Information, aims to strengthen understanding and cooperation between media organizations and the government to ensure effective information dissemination that upholds the dignity and image of the state. Speaking at the session,…

Lubabatu Garba Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda has charged Proprietors of Private Schools to strictly adhere to the laid down rules and regulations governing private schools operations. Dr. Ali Makoda made the call while receiving the executive members of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Kano Chapter during a courtesy visit. Makoda emphasized the need for private schools owners to work closely with State Private and Voluntary Schools Institutions Board to achieve quality education. While responding to the issue of multi taxation of private schools, the commissioner pledged to put hands together and come out…

 Ƙabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin From the onset of primary elections, it has become increasingly evident that the candidates are often handpicked by influential forces, rather than being genuinely chosen by the people. This phenomenon raises fundamental questions about the nature of democracy and the extent to which citizens’ voices are truly heard. electoral committee slashes price of nomination forms for nawoj Even when well-intentioned candidates attempt to break free from the shackles of their party’s influence by defecting to lesser-known parties, they are often met with indifference. Their decision to challenge the status quo is frequently ignored, leaving them isolated…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against transnational organized crime with the arrest of two internationally wanted fugitives. Felix Omoregie alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” a suspected ringleader of a human trafficking syndicate wanted by Belgian authorities, and Okwudili Sabastine Ezeje, a key member of a Dubai-based armed robbery gang. Felix Omoregie, the alleged mastermind of a large-scale human trafficking operation, had been declared wanted by the Belgian authorities through an INTERPOL Red Notice issued on 19th December 2023, and was arrested in Benin City, Edo State, following diligent intelligence and enforcement efforts by Police…

The federal government says Strategic plans are on the pipeline to revive grazing reserves in the country to make them more useful to pastoralists. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development Idi Muktar Maiha stated this during the 5th International Conference on DryLands organized by The Centre for DryLand Agriculture CDA Bayero University Kano BUK. CDA BUK Hosts 5th International Conference on Drylands Represented by his special Assistant Dr. Eustace Iyayi, the minister informed the participants that rangelands are vital to livestock development and contribute to Nigeria’s economy. The minister explained that, that the federal government will ensure the revitalization of the…

Tragedy struck in Eket,Akwai Ibom state Nigeria, on May 6, 2025, when a violent altercation between a couple ended in fatal consequences. Ruth Ngozi Sunday and her boyfriend were found in a pool of blood at their Qua River Quarters residence. According to police reports, the couple engaged in a fight involving a kitchen knife, resulting in both sustaining stab wounds. Emir Sanusi’s Eid Entourage Attacked, One Killed, Another Injured Unfortunately, Ruth Sunday was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her boyfriend remains under medical treatment in critical condition. The police have recovered the suspected murder weapon and are working…