By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) has honoured the President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi Temitope Joseph, for her outstanding contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. Presenting the award to Mrs Joseph, the President of NAPHER-SD, Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju, disclosed that the association had selected more than 10 distinguished sports personalities and seasoned administrators for the prestigious recognition. Our correspondent reports that the event took place during the 54th NAPHER-SD Conference and elections held at the Centre for Excellence, Bayero University Kano (BUK). Commenting…
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From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Islamic scholars from the 34 Local Government Areas of Katsina State, under the auspices of the Ma’assasa Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation, have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda for second terms in office. The endorsement was announced during a special prayer session and empowerment programme for more than 500 women organised by the Maituraka Foundation in Katsina. Speaking at the event, Sheikh Nasiru Dahiru Bauchi, who represented the foundation, said the decision was based on what he described as the performance of the Tinubu and Radda administrations. He commended…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Hon. Muhammad Garba Dogo Dan Amar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Katagum Federal Constituency in Bauchi State in the 2027 general elections, has said the party aligns with the interests of the Nigerian people and has remained one of the country’s prominent political parties since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Garba Dogo made the remarks while inaugurating members of his campaign committee at the Oricon Hotel Conference Hall in Azare. He said the PDP had continued to maintain a strong connection with the Nigerian people, adding that if elected, he…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The member representing Yabo Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki, has urged the people of Sokoto State to vote for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections to consolidate the state’s development gains. Shamaki, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Religious Affairs and is seeking re-election, made the call while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Saturday on preparations for the 2027 campaigns. He said voting for the APC at all levels would consolidate what he described as the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami, Gomo III, has renewed his call on religious leaders and worshippers across faiths to intensify prayers for Allah’s divine intervention in the persistent security challenges facing the country. The Emir made the call on Friday at his palace during the weekly post-Jumu’ah special prayer session for peace, unity and development. A statement issued by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, said the Emir noted that the special prayers for peace had been a sustained practice in the…
Daga: Usman Usman Garba Sarkin Karaye, Mai Martaba Muhammad Maharaz, ya yi kira ga gwamnati, ƙungiyoyin masu zaman kansu (NGOs), abokan hulɗar ci gaba, masu taimakon jama’a da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki da su ƙara kaimi wajan tallafin da ake bai wa Ilimin Makiyaya, domin bai wa yara daga al’ummomin makiyaya damar samun ilimi da ya dace da rayuwarsu. Sarkin ya ce ya kamata a ƙara mayar da hankali kan bukatun ilimi na yaran makiyaya, musamman ta hanyar samar da hanyoyin koyarwa da za su yi la’akari da salon rayuwarsu da kuma yawan ƙaura daga wani wuri zuwa wani.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Emir of Karaye, His Highness Muhammad Maharaz, has called on the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), development partners, philanthropists and other stakeholders to strengthen support for Nomadic Education to enable children in nomadic communities to acquire appropriate knowledge and basic education. The Emir said greater attention should be given to the educational needs of nomadic children, particularly by providing learning opportunities that take into consideration their way of life and mobility. He made the call while speaking at the launch of the 2026/2027 State-wide Enrolment Drive Campaign in Karaye Emirate, organised by the Kano State Universal…
By Usman Usman Garba The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has conducted a two-day media and civil society organisations (CSOs) workshop aimed at strengthening electoral integrity and protecting civic space in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The workshop, held at the CHRICED Legacy House, 211 Farawa, Maiduguri Road, Kano State, focused on equipping journalists and CSOs with knowledge and practical strategies for credible election reporting and the promotion of democratic participation. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, said the programme was organised to equip journalists and…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched the 2026/2027 Statewide Enrolment Drive Campaign in Karaye Emirate, with a renewed commitment to ensuring that all school-age children are enrolled, retained and supported to complete basic education. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of UBEC, the Kano State Coordinator, Malam Abdulrahman Musa, said the campaign is aimed at mobilising parents and communities to enrol children aged 6–11 and facilitate the return of out-of-school children to classrooms across the state’s 44 Local Government Education Authorities. He…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Kano State Government, through the Office of the Head of Service, has warned members of the public against falling victim to fraudulent individuals or groups allegedly selling fake appointment letters and promising employment into the Kano State Civil Service. The warning was contained in a public awareness message issued by the Office of the Head of Service on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following concerns over the activities of individuals allegedly attempting to defraud unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of securing government appointments. The Office of the Head of Service categorically stated that Kano…