The Centre for Dryland Agriculture CDA has strengthened the capacity of local government directors of agriculture and forestry in Kaduna State through a 3-day intensive training on modern agricultural extension services. The workshop, held from February 17-19, 2025, aimed to equip participants with innovative strategies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability at the grassroots level. Nigerian Agriculture Gets Boost as BOI Collaborates with CDA The training covered key areas such as stakeholder engagement, program monitoring and evaluation, data collection methods, technology-driven extension services, and local government support for agricultural d evelopment. The Director of CDA, Prof. Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin, emphasized…
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The National Council of Jumu’at Imams, led by its chairman, Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam, has declared its unwavering support for the Kano State Government’s initiative to profile non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam made this announcement while addressing journalists in Kano on Monday. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam is the chief Imam of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Masjid located in Kofar Mata in the heart of Kano city. “We are fully behind the Kano State Government on its stand in profiling NGOs,” Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam stated. Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam emphasized the importance…
Ado Salisu Over three hundred secondary schools are set to compete in both boys and girls categories of this year’s Kano state preliminaries of Nestle Milo basketball championship at Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata Kano. According to the programme released by the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) led by Mrs Olabisi Joseph said the lined up basketball activities include state final from March 27th to 22nd, 2025, the conference finals from May 2nd to June 4th, 2925 while the National final will take place in Lagos from June 20th to June 27th, 2025. NSC Commends NSSF, SUBEB, NCF For…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has taken disciplinary action against some of its members, including a senator and legislators, over alleged anti-party activities. Just In: NNPP Sweeps Kano State 44 Local Government Elections The State Chairman of the party Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa disclosed this to newsmen in Kano on Monday. NNPP Leader Slams APC, Says Citizens Have Endured Enough Suffering He said the four legislators including Senator representating Kano south Kawu Sumaila, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani Rogo, a member representing Rogo Federal Constituency, Alhaji Abdullahi Rurum, a member representing Rano/Kibiya, and Ali Maadakin Gini, Senator representing Dala Federal…
Kabiru Haruna The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education , Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing security in educational institutions across Nigeria. K-SAFE Commends Gov. Yusuf’s Deployment Of Makoda To Edu Speaking at the commencement of a five-day training program for principals of Federal Unity Colleges and heads of campus security, the Perm Sec underscored the critical need for comprehensive safety measures in schools. In his address, he emphasized that security concerns extend beyond Federal Unity Colleges to include federal colleges of communication, polytechnics, universities, and even state institutions. Minister Clarifies Plans for…
As part of efforts to track the 2024 federal government constituency and consolidated capital projects, the BudgIT Foundation, in collaboration with the European Union and International IDEA’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) program, organized a town hall meeting in Dawakin Kudu LGA, Kano. The meeting aimed to raise awareness about constituency projects implemented by elected officials in local government areas and communities . BudgIT Foundation Hosts Socialization to Promote WEE Policy In her opening remarks, the state officer of BudgiT Foundation Maryam Garba Usman, pointed out the objective of the town Hall meeting is to raise awareness on capital…
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO – Hon. Nazir Onumoh, the Special Adviser on Grassroot Sensitization to governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo over the weekend in Kano distributed cash gifts to over 50 individuals, comprising young and old, with a particular emphasis on women. At a colourful ceremony that was held at Ebira House, Kano on Sunday, Nazir Onumoh said the gesture marks the first phase of the governor’s empowerment program, aimed at improving the lives of Kogites in Kano State. How Dangote Cement Empowerment Schemes Transformed Lives Onumph explained that the initiative demonstrates Governor Ododo’s commitment to the welfare of his people,…
Tijjani Sarki I commend the Kano State Government for inaugurating the High-Powered Committee on Profiling NGOs and Donor Organizations. This decisive move underscores a strong commitment to ensuring that NGOs and donor organizations align with the state’s development priorities, values, and laws. Kano Inaugurates Committee On Repatriation Of Street Children The committee’s focus on transparency and accountability is critical, especially given the recent concerns regarding some organizations with fraudulent and evil activities The allegations involving USAID-funded NGOs promoting terrorism-related activities highlight the urgency of this initiative. Reports linking certain foreign-funded organizations to illegal activities, including financing terrorism, make the establishment…
Abba Dukawa Former Nigerian Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has reflected on his life and marriage, describing his late wife, Maryam Babangida, as the pillar of his personal and professional journey. He credited her unwavering support, intelligence, and vision for shaping both his career and her own transformative role as Nigeria’s First Lady. IBB’s Media Team Denies Endorsing Military Rule Over Democracy IBB shared these reflections in his memoir, A Journey in Service, which was released to the public in Abuja. In the book, he detailed how his relationship with Maryam began before the Nigerian Civil War…
Comrade, IG Wala This is about Ahmed Isa, the Ordinary President There are events that are not for comrades or revolutionists. You know it or pretend not to know, you are not an ordinary citizen anymore. You are a chosen agent of change who uses cold-fire to reconstruct the society. Your ways are not pleasant to those destroying the society in the name of governance and leadership. You are like a daylight to a group of witches that gathered to torment a village. Nigerian Navy Seaman Abbas Discharged After 6 Years Detention Your platform, the Brekete Family does not sound…