Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win. Messi, now 39, dragged the holders to another final, scoring eight goals and also providing two assists in the dramatic late comeback against England in the semi-finals. Spain’s Victorious World Cup Squad Lands in Madrid But the dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true. Ten-man Argentina did not lay…
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The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, has assumed office with a pledge to strengthen the state’s internally generated revenue through transparency, accountability, innovation and teamwork. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the KIRS headquarters on Monday, Alhaji Maitama expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to lead the Service and thanked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the confidence reposed in him. KIRS Expands Tax Awareness to Strengthen Kano’s Revenue Base He assured the governor and the people of Kano State of his commitment to delivering on the mandate…
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved all Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities in the institution with immediate effect. The university also directed all elected student leaders to relinquish union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel to account for their stewardship. Breaking Barriers: Maryam Sadiq Wali Takes Helm of BUK Students’ Union Court The directive was contained in a memorandum signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Geoffrey Woke, on the instruction of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Princewill Chike. The memorandum, dated July 19, announced the dissolution of the three arms…
The Federal Government says it is ready to partner with credible investors to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by providing suitable land for mass housing development across the country. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated this when a delegation from China Hyway Group Limited visited the ministry to present a proposal for the construction of 10,000 resettlement housing units in Nigeria. Kano Housing Corporation MD Retains AHCN Vice Presidency The delegation, led by the company’s Chief Engineer, Lewis Chima, outlined a comprehensive proposal seeking collaboration with the Federal Government to deliver large-scale affordable housing nationwide. Engr.…
Spanish forward, Lamine Yamal, becomes the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona forward, who inspired Spain to victory at UEFA Euro 2024 as a 17-year-old, completed the remarkable international double after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Spain’s Victorious World Cup Squad Lands in Madrid According to FIFA, Yamal, at just 19 years old, is the youngest player to achieve the feat, underlining his meteoric rise as one of world…
The Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM), in collaboration with the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Technical Working Group (TWG), successfully facilitated a two-day workshop under the Lafiya Programme to strengthen Human Resources for Health (HRH) data analytics and advocacy in Kaduna State. The workshop brought together representatives of government, civil society organizations, development partners and members of the HRH Technical Working Group to develop evidence-based advocacy tools that will support improved health workforce deployment across the state. Niger Trains 125 Health Workers on Postpartum Haemorrhage Participants identified three priority advocacy issues requiring urgent attention: inadequate financing for accreditation-related projects…
The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for stronger collaboration between Local Government Chairmen and District Heads to accelerate grassroots development across Kano State. The Emir made the call while declaring open a three-day capacity-building seminar organised by the Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with ANHI Consultants International Limited,held in Kaduna. Eid-ul-Kabir:Emir Sunusi Preaches Peace Helping The Needy The seminar, themed “Anti-Corruption, Good Governance, Leadership and Ethical Values,” brought together the 44 Local Government Chairmen and 56 District Heads from across Kano State. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Emir Sanusi II…
The NAPRI Annex of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Staff School has held its maiden Cultural Day, bringing together pupils, teachers, parents and guests in a colourful celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity. The event, held on the school premises as part of activities for the 2025/2026 academic session, featured traditional dances, cultural songs, drama, arts and crafts, indigenous cuisines and other performances showcasing the country’s diverse ethnic heritage. Nigeria’s Falconets Open Camp in Abuja for Poland 2026 World Cup Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and Acting Assistant Director of Extension and Linkages at the National Animal…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has received agricultural mechanization equipment worth N40 million from the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) under it’s ICON-2 project, to enhance practical agribusiness training for students under the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Initiative. The donation, facilitated through the university’s Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) and the Faculty of Agriculture, is aimed at equipping students with hands-on skills in modern, commercial agriculture while promoting entrepreneurship, job creation and food security. WOFAN Invests ₦28m in BUK to Drive Food Security, Agribusiness The equipment, presented during a ceremony attended by university officials, students and…
A wani wasan da ya ƙayatar kuma aka yi ta zura ƙwallo kamar ba gobe, a ƙarshe Ingila ta samu nasara kan Faransa da ci 6-4 wanda ya ba ta damar lashe lambar tagulla a Gasar Kofin Duniya ta 2026. Tun kafin a je hutun rabin lokaci ne Ingila ta zurara wa Faransa ƙwallo huɗu, amma bayan dawowa daga hutun rabin lokaci Faransa ta dawo da ƙarfinta, sai dai lokaci ya ƙure. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Haka nan a wasan an kafa tarihi, inda baya ga Kylian Mbappe da ya zura ƙwallo biyu, 10 kenan a gasar…
When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal walk onto the pitch for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, they will complete a remarkable full-circle story that began nearly two decades ago. In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi posed for a UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) charity calendar with a five-month-old baby named Lamine Yamal, who had been born just months earlier. Mbappe Ya Kwace Tarihin Messi da Kwallaye 22 a Gasar Kofin Duniya Yamal’s family had won a raffle organised by UNICEF that offered the chance to be photographed with a Barcelona player for the 2008 charity calendar. One of the…
Sani Dutsinma The Federal Government has commissioned a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Automotive Training Centre at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, as part of efforts to strengthen technical skills development and promote industrial growth. The facility, located at the institution’s ICT Centre, is expected to serve as a hub for training young Nigerians in CNG vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and other automotive technologies. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, said the centre reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to industrial development and human capital advancement. Tinubu Commissions High-Capacity CNG Booster…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, has urged the 23 Special Advisers to Governor Nasir Idris to prepare for the political challenges ahead as the country moves closer to the next general elections. The Commissioner gave the charge during a meeting with the Special Advisers in Zuru, where he emphasised the need for them to remain focused in the face of what he described as increasing misinformation and political propaganda by opposition elements in the state. Court Order Parties To Maintain Status Quo On Kano Emirates Law According to him, the opposition…
The Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has trained 125 healthcare workers on the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and improve the quality of maternal healthcare across the state. The training began with a three-day Residential Training of Trainers (ToT) on Postpartum Haemorrhage Management using the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended E-MOTIVE Bundle. MNCNH Champions Empowered to Reduce Deaths from Postpartum Hemorrhage Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director of the Agency, Dr. Junaidu Inuwa, the Director of Community Health Services, Dr. Abdulsalam Ahmed, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to…
eHealth Africa has intensified efforts to strengthen outbreak preparedness in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by supporting infection prevention and control (IPC) systems in primary healthcare facilities and deepening collaboration with government health authorities. The organisation said effective outbreak preparedness begins long before emergencies occur, through strong IPC systems, coordinated institutions and health facilities equipped to prevent health risks before they escalate into crises. Diarrhea Outbreak Sparks Emergency as Zulum Rolls Out Free Drugs As part of its ClimateSENSE project, eHealth Africa has supported the reactivation of Infection Prevention and Control Committees in four Primary Healthcare Centres across the FCT.…
The Ibrahim Dabo Centre for Entrepreneurship and Community Development (ICECD) has awarded a full scholarship and educational support package to Haruna Hamza, a medical student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in recognition of his exceptional academic performance and inspiring journey. Haruna, a native of Zaria, previously earned a living as a bread seller before sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). His outstanding performance secured him admission to study Medicine at Ahmadu Bello University, where he went on to achieve a perfect 5.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in his first academic year. 9,000 Students Benefit as Tinubu…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, has clarified that a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano does not invalidate its statutory powers or prevent it from carrying out its lawful duties on federal highways in the state. In a statement, the Sector Public Education Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, said the Command issued the clarification following publications and social media commentaries by legal practitioner Barrister Abba Hikima on the court’s ruling. FRSC, NBA Kano Forge Alliance to Promote Rule of Law According to the statement, the FRSC remains a law-abiding institution that respects the judiciary and…
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has highlighted the importance of museums as platforms for national unity, cultural preservation and tourism development at the 2026 International Museum Day celebration in Abuja. Director-General of the NTDA, Mr. Ola Awakan, stated this at the 2026 International Museum Day celebration held in Abuja, which brought together government officials, cultural stakeholders and development partners under the theme, “Museums: Uniting a Divided World.” Icon of Modern Fashion, Giorgio Armani, Dies at 91 The event was attended by the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Mr. Olugbile Holloway, Chairman of the Senate…
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has selected the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University Kano (NWUK), Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, as one of the 10 Most Influential Women in Kano State, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, leadership and the advancement of women’s development. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by a high-powered CS-SUNN delegation to the Vice Chancellor’s Office at Northwest University Kano. UNICEF KNSG Collaborate to Address Anemia In Pregnant Women Leading the delegation, CS-SUNN Programme Manager, Mr. Ridwan Awosanya, said the visit was to formally notify the university management of…
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Abdulrahman Dambazau, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing to strengthening economic diplomacy and expanding bilateral trade and investment between Nigeria and China. Ambassador Dambazau gave the assurance while receiving the Chief Representative of First Bank of Nigeria in Beijing, Mr. Wang Chuanqiang, during a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Beijing. Nigeria, China Expand Cooperation in Trade,Technology The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the Embassy and First Bank in promoting economic diplomacy, facilitating trade and investment, strengthening financial…