The vice chancellor Northwest University Kano,Professor Mukhtar Atiku has Inaugurated the alumni association of the institute. In a ceremony held at Northwest University city campus, the alumni were urged to uphold the good reputation of their alma mater to attract meaningful opportunities. Focus on Nigeria’s Progress: VP Shettima to Harvard Alumni In his acceptance speech President of the Northwest Alumni Association Abba Salisu Muhammad, noted that alumni offer career guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to current students and recent graduates. Abba emphasized the pivotal role Alumni Associations play in the lives of members, the development of educational institutions, for the…
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Renowned Entrepreneur Engr. Rabiu Aliyu Garo Launches Initiative to Sponsor 650 Graduates in IT Skills Acquisition & Business Development Program Engr. Rabiu Aliyu Garo, a celebrated entrepreneur and social impact advocate, recently honored as Icon for Societal Development by the Students Union in Nigeria, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to empower 650 Nigerian graduates with cutting-edge digital skills. Bayero University Kano Introduces Digital Result System Through the ADG Care Foundation, Engr. Garo aims to bridge the skills gap in the tech industry and drive economic growth. The Program The comprehensive digital skills training program encompasses various areas, including: 1. Software…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The recent April round of the Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gombe State, which coincided with the National Immunization Plus Days, has recorded notable success despite initial setbacks in areas like Garko Ward in Akko Local Government Area. The campaign, organized collaboration between the Gombe State Government and UNICEF, is part of ongoing efforts to eradicate polio and reach every child, even in the most difficult-to-access communities. Kano Flags Off Polio Vaccination Campaign, Warns Against Resistance According to the Acting Primary Health Care Coordinator of Akko Local Government, Muhammad Umar Lawanti, the campaign initially faced resistance in Garko…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has heartily congratulated Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo on his emergence as the Chairman of the newly inaugurated Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. Governor Zulum Calls For Strengthened Military Presence in Borno Governor Yusuf described Dangambo’s election as a significant step towards strengthening professionalism and ethical journalism in the digital media space. He commended the leadership of the NUJ Kano Council under the able leadership of Comrade Sulieman Dederi for the…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has expressed profound satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Speaking during an inspection of some JAMB centres, Dr. Alausa praised the high level of coordination, transparency, and integrity demonstrated by the Board, describing the examination process as meeting international standards and being almost foolproof against malpractice. Jamb 2025 : Kano Govt Suspends April Sanitation Exercise The Minister reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to human capital development, highlighting critical areas such as education, health, and…
In a significant move to address the electricity challenges in Kano State, the Kano State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Speaker Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has proposed a bill to establish an electricity agency. The proposed agency aims to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the establishment and operation of electricity markets in Kano State. According to a statement issued by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the spokesperson to the speaker, the bill will adopt an integrated resource planning and policy approach. How gov Yusuf reconnected Kano community that spent 3 years in blackout This includes recognizing various sources…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title, a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State. President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management. Corruption Has No Place in NPF: Officer Expelled for Extortion The President admires the team’s resilience and perseverance, noting their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title. He hopes…
Kano Pillars FC supremo, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, popularly known as Ali Na Yara Mai Samba Kurna, has praised the performance of the players, technical crew, and backroom staff for their impressive showing in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season. Speaking with the Media & Communications Directorate of the club on Monday in Kano, Ali Na Yara expressed his satisfaction with the resilience and determination exhibited by the team across the 35 matches played so far. Kano Pillars Gets New Training Facility- Commissioner He urged the players and technical crew to maintain their momentum and finish the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has clarified that its ongoing payroll verification exercise aims to sanitize the civil service, not witch-hunt or victimize individuals The secretary to the state government Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim made the clarification while briefing newsmen in Kano. Katsina Partners Wema Bank to Empower 5,000 Youths, MSMEs According to him, the government discovered irregularities in its payroll system. He stated that, 240 employees are receiving double payments, while 217 others share the same Bank Verification Number (BVN). The SSG noted that, over one thousand eployees have not reported for biometric verification for over six months, raising…
Mrs Maryam Imoke Yanah a renowned philanthropist, has been awarded the esteemed “Warrior of Hope” award for her tireless efforts in making a positive impact on the lives of others. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to creating a better world. Mrs Yanah represented by her daughter Ms Farida Imoke Yanah explained that her mother has been instrumental in feeding the destitute in her community, empowering women and youth and catering for the vulnerable. Petroleum Ministry Launches Awards Selection Committee Ms Farida added that her mother’s philanthropic journey stated way back in 80’s.…