Abba Anwar: Epitome of Honour, Credibility,, Integrity MY OPINION I take this blessed opportunity to highlight the true essence of truth, trust, and responsibility in every aspect of human endeavor. In a world where values are often compromised, only few individuals stand out as living testimonies of integrity and sincerity. Among such rare personalities is Alhaji Abba Anwar—a man whose life and career reflect the noble ideals of honesty, professionalism, and service to humanity. The Noble Calling of Journalism Journalism is far beyond the mere act of writing or broadcasting stories. It is a sacred duty that demands knowledge, research,…
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Kano ,Govt commences distribution of admission letters to SS1 students. Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has started distributing admission letters to students entering senior secondary schools in the state. Making this known,during the flag-off ceremony held at Maryam Aloma Girls’ Secondary School, Kano, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, said the exercise is part of government’s commitment to free and quality education and mobilizing community support. According to him ” Kano State’s emergence as the top state in the 2025 NECO examinations was attributed to Governor’s prioritization policy of education sector.” However,the Commissioner highlighted that…
Governor Yusuf urge FG to introduce policies capable of uplifting farmers , strengthening private sectors Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,has urged the Federal Government to introduce policies that would uplift farmers, strengthen the private sector, and support rice millers across the country. According to him,”Kano has a comparative advantage in agro-processing and trading, which, if harnessed, could serve as a growth driver not only for the state but for the entire northern region.” The Kano State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, made this known during…
CG NCS, task Public Relation Officers to ensure effective communication,stronger relationship Kola Oyelere Kano The Controller General ( CG),of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,has called on Public Relations( PR) Officers of the NSC to ensure effectiveness of communication and fostering stronger relationships between the Service and the public. He made this known on Monday, during a strategic workshop organized for Customs Public relations officers held at Bayero University Kano.( BUK) However,in his opening address, the Controller General of Customs, represented by the Acting Deputy Controller General, Timi Bomodi, underscored the critical importance of effective communication. According to him,”In…
” Kwankwaso celebrates Oluremi Tinubu@65, Says She is woman of dignity, good virtues, love for humanity Kola Oyelere Kano The Executive Director Finance, Hadejia Jamaare River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA),Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has felicitates with the First Lady,Mrs Oluremi Tinubu,on the occasion of her 65th birthday anniversary. According to a statement he personally signed and released to newsmen in Kano on Sunday,Hon. Kwankwaso ,a chieftain of All Progressives Congress ( APC) then described Mrs Tinubu as a woman of good virtues,kindness and love for humanity. He said that the First Lady also possesses high moral character, kindness, diligence, integrity, and…
Deputy Senate President awards over N800 million scholarship to 1,000 students in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy Senat President,Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has awarded full scholarships worth over N800 .million to 1,000 students,as part of fighting illiteracy and empowering them However,each 1,000 students will get more than ₦800,000 ,as scholarship funds adding that each student will be access scholarship of over 800,000 Naira in four Years. Making this known at Bayero University Kano( BUK) he noted that it was designed to tackle educational financial challenges youths are facing and provide an opportunity for them to acquire quality education. According…
Kano govt collaborates with Plan International to address out-of-school children Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with Plan International, a UK-funded program, to address the out-of-school children phenomenon in the state. However,the state government said that ” This partnership aims to develop the entire education system and provide support to the state’s efforts in improving education.” The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda made this known, while receiving management team from Plan international that paid him a courtesy visit in his office According to him ” out-of- school children has become…
Kano govt conveys 588 Students exchange programme to 13 Northern States Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has successfully conveyed 588 students to 13 northern states under the Students Exchange Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The students were transported to their respective states which include Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba and Nasarawa State. Students of Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto Borno and Kwara were also conveyed safely to their respective states, while 78 students will be conveyed to Niger and Benue States on September 30, 2025. Making this known while speaking with press, shortly after the students’ departure…
NECO: Kano outshines Lagos, Oyo In 2025 SSCE Results — Gov Yusuf Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), a feat the state government attributes to ongoing reforms in the education sector. However,Kano topped the performance chart with 68,159 candidates (5.02 per cent of the national total) obtaining five credits and above including Mathematics and English. Lagos followed with 67,007 candidates (4.93 per cent), while Oyo came third with 48,742 candidates.Kano local guides Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, reacting through his…
NDLEA hands over 450,000 pills of Pregabalin intercepted to NAFDAC, arrest 3 suspects in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA)Kano State strategic command ,has handed over ,450,000 pills of Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intercepted along Hadejia road in the state capital, for further forensic and regulatory examination. This was just as the command equally arrested three people ,and assured that the three people will be prosecuted in accordance to the rules and regulations However,while handed over the alleged illicit…