Kano remains most successful in 2025 SSC exams as declared by NECO . Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Government has debunked recent claims by some online platforms suggesting that the state did not emerge as the best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). However,in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government described the reports as “misleading, malicious, and a calculated attempt to distort facts” presented by NECO. The statement read ” the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, during the…
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Dangote refinery : Only small number: s staff sacked, Management Kola Oyelere Kano The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed sacking its staff, saying that it is part of reorganization exercise. This was just as the stated that ‘,over 3,000 Nigerians continue to work actively in our Petroleum Refinery, at present’ However,in a statement Friday, the management clarified that the decision became necessary to safeguard the refinery from repeated acts of sabotage that had raised safety concerns and affected operational efficiency. According to the management, there are over 3,000 Nigerians presently working at the refinery. We wishes to clarify recent…
Association of local government information officers in Nigeria bestow honours on governor Yusur Kola Oyelere Kano The Association of Local Government Information Officers in Nigeria has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the presentation of an award of excellence as the best supportive governor in grassroots information development and effective governance.. However,the award ceremony was held in Abuja on 24th Sept. 2025, during the annual national conference of the association of local government Information officers, and was attended by Information Officers from across the 36 states and Abuja. Presenting the award of excellence to the Governor, the…
” Kano MAN: Dangote Refinery, reviving moribund companies in Nigeria – Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for its role in revitalizing struggling companies in Nigeria. The Association noted that the refinery’s intervention through the reduction of diesel prices and the steady availability of petroleum products has provided significant relief to manufacturers grappling with high energy costs. Making this known at ongoing MAN Annual Products Exhibition, taking place at Sani Abacha stadium in Kano, the branch Chairman of MAN Kano and Jigawa, Muhammad Bello Isyaku Umar, said that…
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,…
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…