Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has praised the remarkable performance of young Nigerian golfers during the country’s historic debut at the inaugural ISF World School Golf Championship held in Rabat, Morocco. The weeklong championship, held from July 14 to 21, brought together young golfers from around the world, blending high-level competition with rich cultural experiences. Apute Emerges Overall Best Winner at 2025 NOG Golf Tournament Nigeria participated in the tournament with two promising players—Master Oluwashetemi Oyero of Ikeja Golf Club and Master Oluwamayomile Adesan Orungbeja of Ikoyi Club 1938—both competing in the…
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Ashabu Lawal Rafukka On Saturday, 19th July, 2025, Senator Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, over the passing of former President General Muhammadu Buhari. The visit took place at the Palace of the Emir of Daura, Katsina State. In the ancient town of Daura, where tradition speaks with authority and the weight of history commands silence, the words of a monarch resounded with rare gravity. “If an Emir Can Kneel for Someone, I Would Kneel for Kwankwaso”- Emir of Daura His Highness, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, the Emir of…
The united nations childrens fund UNICEF has called on the Kano State Government KNSG for Increased Investment in Health, Education, and Nutrition for Children. Speaking at a Media Dialogue on Child-Sensitive Budgeting and Planning,the chief of Field office UNICEF Kano Mr Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah highlighted alarming statistics on child welfare in Kano State, stressing the need for urgent action. UNICEF, KNSG, CSOs Push for Accountability in Child Welfare He noted that Kano is home to over 6.5 million children under the age of 18, many of whom face severe challenges ranging from high child mortality and malnutrition to poor…
Khadijah Aliyu The Federal Government FG has reaffirmed its commitment to driving a just, inclusive, and equitable transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future for Nigeria, in line with its climate action goals. Director General of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS), Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, made the declaration during the second stakeholders’ consultation session on the development of Nigeria’s Just Transition Guideline, held in Kano. REMAPSEN–Galien Africa Partnership to Strengthen Africa’s Health Communication, Climate Resilience Represented by Bala Rufai Najega Dr. Maduekwe, said the government’s policies including the Energy Transition Plan, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Climate Change Act,…
In a renewed effort to boost the economic viability and revenue generation capacity of Radio Kano, the Kano State Government has pledged to lead Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in patronizing the state-owned media organization to strengthen its competitiveness and operational efficiency. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Jogana Sub-Station of Radio Kano AM. MD Radio Kano Yace Sun Samun Nasarori Guda 60 a 2024 The visit formed part of his ongoing familiarization tour of agencies under his Ministry. Comrade Waiya expressed satisfaction with…
The Kano State Government, KNSG, has intensified efforts toward rehabilitating female drug addicts by transforming the Gaya Female Reformatory Institute, formerly an orphanage, into a fully functional reformatory and rehabilitation facility. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amia Abdullahi Sani, led a high-level delegation to the facility in Gaya to assess renovation needs and mobilize inter-ministerial support for the project. 75 CSOs Back Kano’s War on Youth Crime and Drug Abuse The delegation included the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Marwan Ahmad Badawi, his technical team, directors, and aides from the Ministry of Women Affairs. During the visit,…
Manoma a karamar hukumar Gwarzo ta jihar Kano sun nuna farin cikinsu tare da yabawa gwamnatin jihar karkashin jagorancin Gwamna Injiniya Abba Kabir Yusuf, bisa raba taki na zamani a farashi mai rahusa ga manoman jihar a dukkan kananan hukumomi 44. Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ya kaddamar da shirin ne a watan da ya gabata, da nufin karfafa samar da abinci da kuma inganta rayuwar manoma a lokacin daminar noma ta shekarar 2025. An bijiro da Shirin ne domin taimaka wa kananan manoma da nufin bunkasa harkar noma musamman a matakin ƙasa. A yayin da yake bayyana ra’ayinsa, Malam Mati…
Kabiru Haruna In a historic stride towards educational reform and inclusivity, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, officially unveiled and launched the National Policy on Non-State Schools in Nigeria alongside its implementation guidelines. The event marked a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure that every child in Nigeria, regardless of background, has access to quality and equitable education. Dr. Alausa described the policy as a “bold move” and a “difficult but necessary decision” aimed at driving positive change in the Nigerian education system. Dr. Alausa: Championing a New Era in Nigeria’s Education Sector He emphasised…
Ƙabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin It is with great pleasure that we celebrate the well-deserved appointment of Alhaji Usman Iliyasu Dankwano as the Director of Film Production and Development at the Kano State Censorship Board. This milestone marks a significant recognition of Dankwano’s tireless efforts, dedication, and passion for the film industry. National Film Censorship Board Seeks Collaboration with Kano I have had the privilege of knowing Dankwano for many years, initially as a photographer. His humility, kindness, and commitment to his craft have always been evident. Dankwano’s remarkable ability to balance his professional responsibilities with a strong sense of empathy…
Family instability, declining parental responsibility, youth unemployment, and widespread drug abuse have been identified as key drivers of the rising insecurity across Kano State. This was revealed during a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement with 75 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) held at Mambayya House, Kano. Kano Launches Project Safe Corridor to Address Political Thuggery The engagement, convened by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, brought together diverse voices from the civil society space to deliberate on growing concerns around youth restiveness, violent crimes, and the breakdown of social order in the state. Participants from the 75 CSOs also pointed…