Ado Salisu The President of Africa Zone 3 Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Colonel Samuel Amedu (rtd) has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for sustaining the facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata, Kano. Colonel Samuel Amedu who double as board member of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) madethe commendation during a clinic organized for the players and coaches in the ongoing Savannah Conference inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship. He explained that Kano state has contributed to the development and promotion of various sporting events in terms of hosting national and international…
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In a significant development, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has declared that the Kwankwasiyya ideology, led by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,is no longer relevant in Kano. Hon. Ata made this announcement during a courtesy visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the party’s secretariat in Abuja. According to him, the Kwankwasiyya ideology has lost its appeal, and only a handful of political followers still identify with it. Kwankwasiyya, Amana City Revival Committee Conducts Inspection “The last nail has been hammered into the coffin of Kwankwasiyya,”…
An 18-year-old housewife, Saidat Jibril has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris in Kano. Saidat who hails from Farawa Quarters, allegedly cut off Idris’s throat with a sharp knife during a violent scuffle, the spokesperson for Kano police command, SP Abdullahii Haruna Kiyawa said in a statement on Tuesday. Killaboi Extradited to Nigeria to Face Murder Charges The statement partly reads, “The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a culpable homicide case that occurred on 6th May, 2025, at about 12:35 am.” “Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Minister Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has reiterated its commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s education system during a recent Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the education sector. The engagement focused on outlining strategic priorities, unveiling key initiatives, and addressing lingering challenges such as the alarming rate of out-of-school children. In his address, Dr. Alausa highlighted six core priority areas of the ministry, including reducing the number of out-of-school girls, strengthening quality assurance, and expanding access through targeted national programs. Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC to Boost Skills Among these efforts is…
Kabiru Haruna The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has begun preparations to commence free registration for pupils and students of public primary, junior, and senior secondary schools in Kano State. The initiative will result in the issuance of National Identification Numbers (NIN) to the students at no cost. According to Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Education, the exercise is part of efforts to ensure that no student is left behind in meeting the increasing requirement for NIN, particularly for national examinations such as WAEC and NECO. NIMC Unveils National ID Card With Payment…
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. Youth Sports and Culture Sagir Musa Ahmed disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi. Katsina State Governor Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Performance He said the Executive Council has after deliberations, the Secretary to the State Government has made an announcement for a minor cabinet reshufflements in the State Executive Council as follows. The affected ministries include, The Honorable Commissioner for Land, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning – Hon. Muhammed Alhassan is to move to Ministry…
A 20 year old boy Muhammad Salisu has allegedly killed his own 52 year old biological father Salisu Abubakar in Gwaram Local Government area of Jigawa State. A resident told newsmen that, the incident happened on Monday night at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA. Mentally Unstable Man kills brother in Jigawa He said, the families worked up and found the full of blood with several cuts around all his body, he was rushed to the hospital and was pronounced dead by medical doctor. Spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force, JIgawa state command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the…
Lamara Garba Azare In the realm of politics, where differences often divide, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has chosen a different path – one that transcends party lines and ideological divides. Perhaps the governor’s recent condolence visits to families of staunch opposition leaders, including Minister of State for FCT Dr. Mariya Mukhtar Bunkure and Engineer Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, Managing Director of Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, have sent a powerful message of compassion and unity. As the Governor led a team of officials to visit these families, he embodied the spirit of empathy and kindness. Undoubtedly, his actions…
Lamara Garba Azare In a momentous celebration of excellence, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf was on Tuesday,8th, April 2025 conferred with the award of Outstanding Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 for education. This prestigious award, presented by Leadership Newspaper, no doubt, is a recognition of the governor’s strong commitment to education and human capital development in Kano State. The ceremony whichh was conducted under the chairmanship of the Vice President , Senator Kashim Shetima took place at the banquet hall in the State House, Abuja, amidst a tomoltious crowd was indeed a vindication of Governor Yusuf’s dedication…
Lamara Garba In a bold move to support higher education and reduce the financial burden on parents and students, the Barau Jibrin Foundation has awarded domestic postgraduate scholarships to 300 deserving students from across Kano State. The official screening of prospective students for the scholarship programme took place at the Convocation Arena of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), on Sunday and Monday, April 20 &21, 2025. Senator Barau Jibrin: A Beacon of Hope in Nigerian Politics The ceremony was marked by dignitaries from both academic and political circles. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, emphasized the transformative power…