Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has celebrated its outgoing Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) with a grand reception, marking the end of their five-year tenure. The event, held at the CBN Centre of Excellence on February 28, 2025, honored Professor Sani Muhammad Gumel, Professor Mahmoud Umar Sani, and Professor Abdullahi Sule-Kano for their exceptional leadership and contributions to the university. Bayero University Kano Set For 39th Convocation Ceremony In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas commended the outgoing DVCs for their dedication, commitment, and selfless sacrifices, which have elevated BUK as one of Africa’s leading institutions. He acknowledged that their names will…
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The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm greetings to Muslims as they commence the holy month of Ramadan. Kano Speaker Felicitates Governor Yusuf on 62nd Birthday In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore emphasized the importance of compassion, sharing, and supporting one another during the holy month. He urged Muslims to sacrifice more for the poor and needy, and to pray for the peace and prosperity of Kano State and the country as a whole. Falgore noted that Ramadan presents an opportunity for Muslims to reflect…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has called on journalists to adopt a patriotic and well-informed reportage style to support food security and peace-building efforts in Nigeria. This appeal was made at a national dialogue held in Abuja, which brought together stakeholders to discuss the role of media in addressing climate-related conflicts and agricultural insecurity. AI Awareness Training in Dubai Equips WOFAN Team with Latest Innovations WOFAN-ICON2 Project, Country Director Dr. Salamatu Garba emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to tackle food security challenges. She highlighted the importance of language in conflict resolution, suggesting that journalists refer to herders as…
Uba Abdullahi In a gesture aimed at bringing succor to the lives of the people in Dambatta Local Government, Hon. Musa Sani DDN, a frontline politician and philanthropist, has distributed bags of rice to the community. This act of kindness is part of his philanthropic efforts, which align with Islamic principles of assisting the needy, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Hon Chidari Dolles Out Over N40M to Youths in Dambatta, Makoda While distributing the items, Hon. Musa Sani DDN urged the beneficiaries to make the best use of the food items and prayed for the betterment of the…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi said Livestock sector is accounting almost 10% of state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He stated this in his keynote address at the Opening of Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms in Collaboration with the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC) held in Dutse, the state capital. Jigawa, AfDB Collaborate to Transform Agricultural Sector Gov Namadi explained that,Livestock and Animal Husbandry is not just an economic activity in Jigawa State; but also a way of life for most families for time immemorial, from generations to generations. He noted that, based on the…
The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs MoI, in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR),, has concluded a three-day capacity-building workshop for Information Officers from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as well as the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The workshop, themed “Innovative Approaches Towards Enhancing Public Communication in a Digital Age,” aimed to equip participants with modern skills and strategies to improve government communication, enhance transparency, and strengthen public engagement. KNSG Partners NIPR To Build Capacity Of Information Officers The intensive training sessions covered best practices in public information management, effective communication…
Abba Dukawa A high ranking member of the Nigerian Army during the military years, General Ishola Williams (rtd), says contrary to the disclosure in a recently released book by former Head of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, the ex-military general prepared the late General Sani Abacha to take over before his controversial annulment of June 12, 1993. Gen Williams, a former Chief of Defence Training and Planning, was a guest on the Friday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. Maryam is The Only Woman Who Captured My Heart, Changed my life–IBB Gen Williams…
The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Aisha Ibrahim,inaugurated a caretaker committee to streamline and organise a credible election for NAWOJ Niger State Chapter, at the IBB Pen House, Minna. Members of the caretaker committee are: Asabe Sule Garba of federal Information Chapel as Chairperson; Maimuna Raji Egigogo of Prestige FM Minna, as Secretary; while Maureen Dibia of Niger State Ministry of Information; Maryam Musa of Niger State Television; and Ameera Bawa of Radio Niger are members of the committee, respectively. NAWOJ Condoles Gov’t People of Jigawa Over Tanker Explosion The National Chairperson urged members of…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to communities affected by floods in Bagwai and Shanono Federal Constituency, Kano State. The exercise, conducted by the NEMA Kano Office, aimed to assist the affected population and ensure the judicious use of the relief items. NEMA Trains Emergency Volunteers, Drivers On Fire Prevention The relief materials included both food and non-food items, designed to cushion the effects of the disaster. The Director-General of NEMA, Hajiya Zubaida Umar represented by the Kano coordinator Kano Jigawa territorial officer, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incidents and reiterated that the relief materials…
The Managing Director of Kano Printing Press, Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad Idris, has been praised for his generosity in distributing food items to his staff ahead of Ramadan. Speaking during the distribution exercise, Kano state Commissioner for information Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya commended the initiative. Gov Idris and The Spirit of Ramadan: A Season of Mercy, Benevolence and Palliatives He described it as a noble gesture that aligns with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of supporting the people of Kano, particularly the less privileged. “it is a noble gesture that aligns with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of supporting the less…