Àdo Salisu The Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association (GSAA), Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has made public the list of notable officials to officiate at the 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary School Athletics Competition. Over 3500 Athletes Set For Gombe Inter-Schools Championship Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, named 12 top athletics officials with vast experience in managing big athletics events headed by Honourable Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe will take charge of the competition. New Facilities Unveiled for Gombe Inter-Schools Competition Hon. Gara Gombe, a former board member of Nigeria Football Association now Nigeria Football…
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Kabiru Haruna In a heartfelt tribute on the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid homage to the gallant men and women of Nigeria’s Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation’s territorial integrity and global peace. Armed Forces Remembrance Day: KNSG Donates N10 Million Acknowledging their bravery and selflessness, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to honor these sacrifices by supporting officers, veterans, and the families of fallen heroes. He emphasized that their welfare and well-being remain a collective responsibility. The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernizing military equipment and enhancing coordination within…
A reunion dinner for former members of the Kano State 2023 Health Transition Committee hosted by its former Chairman, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, at the AHBN Building. Kano State Earmarks 3BN For Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs In a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere, the former members of the committee dined, interacted and shared success stories/challenges of the Kano State Government under the leadership of the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. In his welcome remarks, the host, Dr Magashi commended Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf led administration for implementing the recommendations provided by the former Transition Health Committee…
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Kano State, Nigeria, resulting in the death of 32 birds. The outbreak was first detected on December 7, 2024, when a young man brought a dead guinea fowl to the Gwale Veterinary Clinic. No Cause for Alarm: Kano Government Addresses Bird Flu Rumors After a presumptive diagnosis, the bird’s sample was sent to the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory in Jos, where the disease was confirmed to be bird flu . The State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, confirmed the outbreak and assured that the situation is under control. To prevent…
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SuBEB) has organized a two-day training seminar for retired teachers. The seminar, which took place at the Board’s main conference hall, aimed to enhance the post-retirement life of the participants. SUBEB UNICEF Organizes Workshop To Boost ECCDE Funding The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Alhaji Wada Ibrahim Daho, the permanent member of the Board, and Hajiya Amina Umar, the Board secretary. Representing the Executive Chairman of SuBEB, Mal Yusuf Kabir, Alhaji Wada Ibrahim Daho commended the initiative and expressed the Kano State government’s commitment to improving the welfare of retired workers.…
Almajirai da ƴan jari-bola mazauna babban birnin tarayya Abuja da suka hada har da kananan ƴan kasuwa, da sauransu, sun shigar da kara akan ministan Abuja, Nyesom Wike, inda su ka bukaci ya biya su diyyar Naira miliyan 500 bisa zargin sa da tauye ƴancin su na yan ƙasa. Kotun Daukaka Kara ta kama Trump da laifin Cin Zarafin Yarjarida Wani lauya mai suna Abba Hikima ne ya shigar da karar mai lamba FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 a gaban mai shari’a James Omotosho na wata babbar kotun tarayya da ke Abuja a madadin rukunin mutanen. Hikima, wanda aka ambata a matsayin mai shigar…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing its 2024 revenue target by generating an impressive ₦6.1 trillion, a significant increase over the projected ₦5.08 trillion. NCS Enugu Command Records Highest Revenue Collection in 2024 This achievement was announced by Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, during a media briefing on the Service’s 2024 activities. NCS Receives 573,519 Applications for 2024-2025 Recruitment According to Adeniyi, the NCS exceeded its target by ₦1.26 trillion, a testament to its enhanced operational efficiency. However, the CGC noted that the Service conceded ₦1.622 trillion under the federal government’s import duty exemption…
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to focus on a youth movement aimed at empowering young Nigerians. Rikicin PDP: Gwamnonin PDP sun bayyana Matsayarsu In a letter addressed to the PDP National Chairman, dated January 8, 2025, Bafarawa described his decision as “deeply personal and difficult,” but necessary to align with his vision of empowering the youth. “I have recently dedicated myself to a new youth movement that seeks to inspire, empower, and transform the lives of our young people, who are the bedrock of our nation’s future,” Bafarawa stated.…
Yayin da fargabar samun ɓarkewar annobar murar tsuntsaye a Kano ke ci gaba, gwamnatin jihar ta buƙaci al’umma da su kwantar da hankalinsu tare da kai rahoton duk wani zargi da ake da shi game da cutar ga hukumomin da abin ya shafa. No Cause for Alarm: Kano Government Addresses Bird Flu Rumors Raɗe-raɗin ɓullar annobar ya bayyana ne sakamakon wani rahoton da aka samu a watan Disamba na 2024 cewa wani matashi ɗan ƙaramar hukumar Gwale ya sayo agwagwa a kasuwar Janguza da ke ƙaramar hukumar Tofa ya haɗa ta da kajin da yake kiwo. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts…
The Kano state government has urged residents to remain calm amid rumors of a bird flu outbreak. According to the commissioner for health , the rumor started after a young man from Gwale LGA introduced a duck to his stock, which led to the death of 35 out of 50 birds. L-PRES Organizes Workshop On Improving Livestock Production “He then decided to bring a sample to Gwale Veterinary Clinic for diagnosis, of which, the bird flu virus was confirmed on the samples” He pointed out that, the bird flu virus was confirmed, and the state Ministry of Agriculture took proactive…
Aisha Ahmed Dutse- Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NiPR) has awarded Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa State with an Award for Excellence in Food Security and conferred him with the honour of Patron of the Institute. In his remarks before the investiture, the President and Chairman of the Council of the Institute, Dr Ike Neliaku, said the decision for the award was conceived a year ago at the Institute’s Diamond anniversary. NIPR Takes Center Stage at National Council Meeting Neliaku said that the Institute conducted an in-depth investigation on Namadi’s effort in food security to ensure awarding the appropriate person…
The entire workforce of the Kano State Civil Service has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his well-deserved recognition as the Best Labour-Friendly Governor by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Branch. This was conveyed in a congratulatory message to the Governor, signed by the Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa. NLC Kano Recognizes Abba Kabir as Best Labour-Friendly Governor According to the Head of Service, the prestigious award highlights the Governor’s firm commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state. Breaking:Organized Labour declares indefinite Nationwide Strike He noted that Governor Yusuf’s administration has introduced…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Branch, has honored Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf with the award of Best Labour-Friendly Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the commissioner information and internal affairs Kano Comrade Ibrahim Waiya. Kano State Expands CNG Fleet Strengthen NLC Collaboration “This prestigious recognition acknowledges his administration’s outstanding efforts in promoting the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state” The statement explained that, according to the Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, the Governor’s commitment to workers’ welfare has been evident in various initiatives introduced by his administration. Federal Government Hands Over…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has rescued ten victims of suspected trafficking during a midnight operation in Babura Local Government. 390 Nigerians Repatriated from Niger, Receive Warm Welcome State NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Dutse. According to him, the interception was based on “Operation Salama” team, carried out on January 12, 2025, at Naira Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area. He explained that, the victims, comprising eight females and two males, were en route to Europe through illegal migration channels. Kano Inaugurates Committee On Repatriation Of Street Children…
A new batch of 390 Nigerian migrants, who were stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, have been repatriated back to Nigeria. The returnees arrived at the Nigeria Immigration Training School in Kano on Tuesday at 1:05 a.m. Kano Inaugurates Committee On Repatriation Of Street Children The group consisted of 387 adult males, two adult females, and one infant boy. Their return was facilitated by the Nigerian Mission in Niamey and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Hon. Tijjani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), welcomed the returnees and reaffirmed the Federal…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that Nigeria’s national electricity grid will continue to be vulnerable to collapse due to the government’s inability to repair a critical transmission line in the northern region. Grid Collapse: Nigeria Experiences 1st Major Power Outage in 2025 The Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando line has been out of service since October 2024, when it was vandalized. According to Adelabu, the government’s efforts to repair the line have been hindered by persistent insecurity issues in the region. Falgore Urges Action on National Grid Collapse Affecting States As a result, the national grid has been relying on a…
Kano’ State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated the sum of N10 million to fallen heroes of the state. The governor made the donation while presiding over the Emblem Appeal Fund Launch as part of activities lined-up for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, on Monday. President Bola Tinubu Commended for Supporting Fallen Heroes In a statement issued by Director Public Enlightenment, Kano Government House, Usman Gwadabe said, Governor Yusuf personally contributed N2 million to the fund, while 44 local government councils assisted the fallen heroes with…
Sabon Kwamishinan Ƙananan Hukumomi na jihar Kano, Alhaji Tajuddin Usman ya mayar da Naira miliyan 100 ga asusun gwamnatin jihar. Za a Mayar Da Filin Wasa Na D/K Sansanin Kano Pillars-Kwamishina Usman ya mayar da kuɗin ne na rarar kuɗaɗen kwangilar dinka tufafin makaranta ga ɗaliban firamare dubu 789 a fadin ƙananan hukumomi 44 na jihar. Kwamishinan Lafiya Ya Yabawa K/H Uku Akan Rigakafin Shan Inna Kwamishinan, wanda shi ne shugaban kwamitin raba kayan, ya mayar da rarar kudaden da aka ware domin ɗinkawa daliban firamare sabbin tufafin makaranta, inda kuɗaɗen su ka yi ragowa bayan da aka kammala aiki…
The Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, says 48,932 inmates currently held in the country’s prisons are Awaiting Trial Persons (ATPs). Nwakuche disclosed this while speaking during an interactive session with field officers on Monday. 30% of Kano Inmates Empowered With Vocational Skills – NCoS He pointed out that overcrowding is the most significant challenge of the NCoS and announced plans to tackle the issue. According to him, the Service would collaborate with the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Inspector-General of Police, and other prosecuting agencies to expedite trials for inmates awaiting court proceedings. Number of…
The Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue over allegations of diverting N1,294,337,676.53 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety-Four Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Six Naira, Fifty-Three Kobo) meant for the state government. CHRICED Reacts To lawsuit By 16 State Governor’s Against EFCC The arrested officials include Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu, and Nura Lawal Kofar Sauri. According to an EFCC statement, the arrests followed a petition from the Katsina State Government, which alleged…