Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, ANIPR, CLN (Danmalikin Shanono) is a Nigerian journalist, media executive, public relations practitioner, publisher, and development communication specialist from Kano State, Nigeria. He is widely known for his contributions to journalism, strategic communication, media management, and public affairs. He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Prime Time News, a Kano-based digital newspaper that focuses on governance, development, politics, business, and public affairs. He also served as the Kano Correspondent of THISDAY Newspaper, with his reports syndicated and referenced by several international media organisations. In public service, Shuaibu served as the Press Secretary to the Deputy…
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The Kano State Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s 2027 Campaign Blueprint Committee has commenced work on developing a comprehensive policy document to guide the administration’s proposed second-term agenda from 2027 to 2031. The committee held its maiden meeting on Saturday, July 25, 2026, under the chairmanship of Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, where members resolved to review the implementation of the 2023 development blueprint, “My Commitment for Kano,”and produce a new policy framework known as Blueprint 2.0. CHR Congratulates Dr. Magashi on Appointment as Chairman Kano 2027 Blueprint Committee The committee comprises experienced administrators, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as courageous, resilient and accountable leadership in driving development across Kano State. In a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore said Governor Yusuf’s leadership style is humble, people-centred and focused on accountability and effective service delivery. The Speaker highlighted the administration’s achievements in key sectors, including healthcare, education, youth and women empowerment, water supply and agriculture, noting that the projects are making a positive impact on communities across the state.…
Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí have joined the list of the 20 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup after helping Spain clinch their second-ever world title at the recently concluded tournament in North America. In the updated ranking released by FIFA following the completion of the tournament, Yamal, who featured in all of Spain’s eight matches, leaped to fourth on the all-time list, winning the World Cup at age 19 years and six days. ‘My Mom Was 16, My Dad Worked the Streets’‐Yamal Reveals Inspiring Journey Cubarsí, named the Best Young Player of the Tournament as…
Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reflected on his family’s difficult beginnings, saying the hardships his parents endured have shaped the way he views the pressures of professional football. Speaking about his upbringing, Yamal said his mother was just 16 when she gave birth to him, while his father took on physically demanding work to provide for the family. Compared with their sacrifices, the 19-year-old said, playing football is a privilege rather than a burden. Teenage Sensations Yamal, Cubarsí Make World Cup Records “My mom had me when she was 16. My father had to pick things up off…
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), through the Kano State Surveillance for Evidence and Policy (KASSEP) initiative, has partnered with the National Population Commission (NPC), Kano State Office, to strengthen electronic birth registration and maternal mortality surveillance through a four-day capacity-building training. The training, held in Kano, was designed to prepare supervisors for the pilot implementation of electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) and the KASSEP dashboard across 10 selected local government areas in the state. NPC Unveils VitalReg Platform for Digital Birth, Death Registration Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of ACEPHAP,…
World football governing body FIFA has officially confirmed the records set by players during the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Rodri, Cristiano Ronaldo and Eloy Room were among the players who broke FIFA World Cup records, some which had lasted for years. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Below is full list released by FIFA Lionel Messi The 39-year-old was definitely one of the standout players of the World Cup as Argentina reached the final of the tournament…
Kwamitin Musamman na Gwamnatin Jihar Kano kan Gine-ginen da ba a yi bisa ka’ida ba ya umarci a gaggauta cire wata katafariyar kofa da aka gina a kan hanyar jama’a a unguwar Rimin Auzinawa, Tudun Yola C, da ke Karamar Hukumar Ungogo. Shugaban kwamitin, Dakta Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, ya bayar da umarnin ne yayin da ya kai ziyarar tantancewa yankin bayan korafe-korafen da mazauna suka gabatar kan lamarin. Gwamnan Jihar Kano Ya Rushe Ma’aikatar Ilimi Mai Zurfi Dakta Sani, wanda kuma shi ne Darakta Janar na Hukumar Tsara Taswirar Filaye ta Jihar Kano (KANGIS), ya ce binciken ya biyo bayan…
Kano State’s education reforms have received international recognition at the Parliament of the United Kingdom, where education experts and policymakers commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to improving literacy through sustained investment and evidence-based policies. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the recognition came during the International Parliamentary Forum on Reading Revolution held at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. Kano Assembly Pledges Stronger Oversight to Improve Education The forum, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Nigeria and chaired by Lord Alton of Liverpool, brought together parliamentarians, education leaders, researchers and policymakers from…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to improve the implementation of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) nationwide. The renewed partnership is aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry practice by providing students with quality workplace exposure that builds practical skills, technical competence, professional ethics, innovation and entrepreneurial capacity. Kano Assembly Pledges Stronger Oversight to Improve Education The institutions also agreed to deepen collaboration in key areas, including the…