” Food Security: Deputy Senate President distributes37,880 bags of fertiliser to Kano farmers Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy Senate President,( DSP) Senator Barau Jibrin, in his effort to boost food security in the country, has commenced the distribution of 37,880 bags of fertiliser to farmers across Kano State. It be recalled that Senator Jibrin distributes fertiliser to farmers across Kano State annually to boost their output and attain food security in the country This was contained in a statement signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir.,saying this the distribution…
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Kano Govt to convert 100-year-old prison into Museum Kola Oyelere Kano THE Kano state government has announced plans to convert a 100 years old Kurumawa maximum security prison into museum. It will be recalled that the Kurmawa prison built in 1910 by the British colonial government within the precinct of Kano emir’s palace was designed to hold 690 inmates, which has over the past115 years become one of the most notable symbols of Kano’s colonial and correctional history. Making this known the Special Adviser on Information Alhaji Ibrahim Adam, in his verified Facebook page said the Kano heritage revamp would lead…
Allow your children to study courses of their choice – Rev’d Dr Ajayi counsels parents Kola Oyelere Kano The Proprietor of Baptist Academy Kano, Rev Dr. Armstrong Olatunde Ajayi has urged parents to allow their children go for the courses of their choice and avoid forcing them to do courses they dislike. However,Rev Ajayi, the Minister of First Baptist Church Kano gave the counsel at the graduation ceremony of the academy held in the school premises to mark the 60th anniversary of the Academy. According to him ” Baptist Academy Kano was founded in the year 1965, so this year’s…
Governor Yusuf bags infrastructure award at Africa Housing Show Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,’ s recognition has further been boosted with the Infrastructure Development Commendation Award , bestowed on him, at the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) held on July 29, 2025, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. However,the award, presented during the opening of Africa’s largest housing and construction event, recognizes Governor Yusuf’s outstanding achievements in infrastructure and affordable housing development in Kano State. While representing him at the occasion, the Commissioner for Housing and Development, Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu, who received the award on his…
FDPC hails emergence of Rufai as ADC national youth leader Kola Oyelere Kano The Foundation for Democracy and Positive Change in Nigeria (FDPC) has welcomed the emergence of Comrade Balarabe Rufa’i as the National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling it a major step toward meaningful youth involvement in Nigerian politics. However,the group said ” This moment is not just a victory—it is a bold declaration that Nigerian youth are ready to lead,” t According to a statement signed by its President, Christopher Lekan, the Foundation described Rufa’i’s emergence as more than a personal win, but a…
” Forceful takeover of ADC,illegal , can not stand — Hon Abejide vow Kola Oyelere Kano A member of House of Representatives representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi Stat under the African Democratic Congress (ADC)Hon Leke Abejide has berated and described what he call the “forceful takeover” of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of his party by the coalition of politicians led by former President of the Senate, David Mark, as illegal . Abejide who made this while speaking with press ,said “the coalition to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election is “bound…
A chieftain of All Progressive Congress ( APC) Alhaji (Dr) Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso has described the appointment of Dr Muhammad Adamu Kwankwaso as the Dean of the Faculty of Educational Foundation, a move in the right direction to amplify the University’s status and make it compete favorably in the production of sound, quality Educational Students in the Country. Dr.Iyasu Kwankwaso who congratulated Adamu Kwankwaso in a statement signed on Saturday,added that the appointment was credibly done and he has the conviction that the new Dean Faculty of Education would exhibit a high sense of maturity in the conduct of the…
Kogi Journalists Group Urge Ododo to rename CUSTECH in honour of Yahaya Bello Kola Oyelere Kano The Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild has urged the Kogi state governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to rename the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in honour of the former governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. According to a joint statement signed by the Guild’s National Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Tijani Abdulsalam, and the Secretary, Mr. Ozumi Abdul, a copy made available to Media Houses, said such recognition would reciprocate Yahaya Bello’s unparalleled legacy in education, and other key sectors that propelled the…
Kano Commissioner commends conduct of NBAIS examination Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda has commended the conduct of the ongoing National Board For Arabic and Islamic Studies Examination (NBAIS),saying it was transparent and unique Dr.Makoda then expressed satisfaction with arrangement made so far for the examination, acknowledging that it was impressive to see students at the two colleges busy writing the exams without any hitches. ” We have seen how the students are busy writing the exams at School For Arabic Studies (SAS) and Abdullahi Bayero College of Qur’anic Studies and with this, I…
The Kano State Government has reiterated the administration’s resolve to prioritize public health, citing malaria elimination as a cornerstone of its agenda. Making this known while representing the state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,his deputy governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, said the government will not leave any stone unturned in the course of eliminating malaria from the society He made this commitment during the official launch of the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign and Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution at Burji Primary Health Centre in Madobi Local Government Area. “Our administration has implemented robust measures to protect the well-being of…