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Kano Deaf Students To Storm Nasarawa State for National Gov. A A. Sule Tourney

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Special Education Secondary school Tudun Maliki, kano are expected to compete in the 6th edition of National deaf secondary schools football championship tagged:"A A. Sule Cup 2024. The competition which is being organised by the Nigeria Deaf Football Association was part of it programme to promotes inclusivity, empowerment and talent development among deaf students across the country. A statement signed by the Secretary General of the Association, Mr. Nahemiah Daret said the championship is expected to commence from December 5th to 15, 2024 at Lafia township stadium, Nasarawa state. READ ALSO  Sports He added that Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa state is expected to declare the championship open while other dignitaries within the state and outside were expected to attend the occasion. The secretary general explained that the association had sent an invitational letters to various state governments to support their deaf football students aimed at motivating them to

Students of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education Visit Kano Hajj Demonstration Site

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Muslims faithful have been advised to acquire practical knowledge on how to perform Hajj in order to get rewards from God Almighty. A team leader on practical Hajj in Nassarawa local government area, Malam Yau Garba Sulaiman, stated this while briefing the students of the Arabic department of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, Kano, on excursion visit to the Kano Hajj Demonstration site. Malam Sulaiman explained that seeking knowledge of every aspects of Islam before practicing them, especially the performance of Hajj and other related Ibadat, is very significant for the Muslims ummah. A statement signed by the college's head of Media and Public Relations, Ado Salisu, described the visit as excellent and well suited to the education needs of the students. The Nassarawa team leader added that the intending pilgrims who usually practice on various aspects of Hajj at the Hajj camp Kano, have been finding it easier to perform the rites and rituals of Hajj while in t

Tsohon Shugaban NAHCON Ake Bincika Ba Farfesa Abdullahi Sale Usman Ba - Ibrahim Abubakar

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Mun lura a matsayinmu na ‘yan kasa masu bibiyar harkokin da suka shafi jin dadin alhazan Najeriya kan batun wani gajeren fafen bidiyo mai cike da radani dake yawo a dandalin sada zumunta kan taron jin ra’ayoyin jama’a wanda kwamitin kula da harkokin aikin haji na majalisar wakilai ya shirya a ranakun 13 da 14 ga watan Nuwamban 2024 da muke ciki kan binciken aikin Haji na 2024, inda shi wanda ya yada wannan fefen bidiyo bai fito karara ya bayyanawa mutane shin tsohon shugaban hukumar NAHCON ko sabon ake bincika. A sanarwar da babban jami’in tawagar tallafawa harkokin yada labarai ga hukumar NAHCON na kasa, Ibrahim Abubakar ya sanyawa hannu, yace, muna so mu sanarwa da jama’a musammam masu shirya wannan makirci, cewa shugaban hukumar NAHCON, Farfesa Abdullahi Sale Usman ba ya cikin wannan badakala da ta faru lokacin aikin Hajin 2024, a takaice shi an nada shi shugabancin hukumar ne watanni bayan gudanar da aikin aikin Hajin 2024. Ibrahim ya ci gaba da cewa Zuwan Farfesa Abd

BUK set host inter departmental competitions Saturday

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Arrangements are in top gear towards the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of inter departmental sports competitions scheduled to hold at FIFA Standard Pitch of Bayero university Kano (BUK) old site on Saturday 16th, November, 2024. The university's Director of sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad alias Chanhu dropped this hints while shedding more light on the championships. Prof. Rabiu Muhammad explained that the university authority under the leadership of Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has done enough in this regard. He added that the sports directory is doing everything possible to ensure a colourful and hitch-free competitions. The director revealed that the aims and objective of organizing such competitions within the university is to enable the coaches to recruit hidden talented and skillful athletes for future national and international engagements. ''Buk has potential athletes whom they need encouragement and support to excel at various sporting events

NSSF Tourney: Enugu, Kano top invited U-15 players

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The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has selected players 26 players from the just- concluded national under-15 soccer tournament held in Abuja. The selected players are to represent the country against Ghanian side in an international match scheduled to hold in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Five players were selected from Kano Government College who emerged runners up in the just- concluded tournament in Abuja. According to the statement from the NSSF's secretary General Mr. Oba Funsho Usman Phd said the invited players from Kano are: Yusuf Danladi, Ibrahim Adi Ahme, Isa Muhammad, Mukhtar Muazu, Musa Shaaban while Niger state and Federal Capita Territory (FCT), Abuja have three players each Zubairu Muhammad, Suleiman Abubakar, Nabil and  FCT Abuja John Idokwo, Victor Onyebuchi and Andrew Samuel. The statement added that Enugu state has higher number of 11 invited players namely: Chike Chinedu, saliu Yusuf, Udeze Raymond, Godwin Menyega, Nnamchi Chinedu

Tribute to Abubakar Sadik Sunusi Bature (Modibbo) 2009 TO 2024 - Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa

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Oh Abubakar, my dear son, you left us too soon. Your passing has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.  I remember your calm and humble nature, your kindness, and your responsibility. You were a shining example of a young man who had a bright future ahead of him. I wish you and Nuruddeen Ibrahim Yaro grew up together to become close friends like I and Sunusi. Your friendship was a beautiful thing to see, and I have no doubt that you both would have achieved great things together. Nuruddeen, my dear son, I offer my heartfelt condolence to you. May Allah grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories of your friendship with Abubakar bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Abubakar, my dear son, I remember the effort your father made to take you to India in search of good health and well-being. He spared no expense in ensuring your happiness and health. I recall telling your father, “Malam yaron nan ka jiyar da

Gombe State Athletics Association boycotts Event

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  All AthIetics stakeholders are hereby notified that on no account should any AthIete, NAATO officials participate in the proposed AthIetics competition planned to commence today, October 22, 2024 at the Pantami Stadium. In a statement been E-signed by the Chairman Gombe State Athletics Association, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, said, it's cogent to note that AthIetics World-wide have rules of engagement which all stakeholders must obey, therefore, not meeting these rules by the organisers, the Gombe State Athletics Association has decided to exit from the competition in accordance to the rules of the AthIetics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and by extension the World AthIetics. Part of the reasons Gombe AthIetics Association is boycotting the competition are as follows: 1. The competition is below AthIetics standards both in procurement of running facilities and medical and insurance requirements. 2. Organisers of the competition are largely unknown to leaders of Gombe State Athletics A

Kano Ministry of Education Collaborates With Schools Old Boys To Improve Education Sector

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Kano State Ministry of Education has indicated its readiness to work with Alumni of Old Boys Associations across the state to improve the standard of education. Im a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said the State Commissioner Ministry of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa gave the assurance today Thursday when he received executive members of Rumfa old boys association, class '94 who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Miinistry Hajiya Kubra Imam, the Commissioner Maintained that for education to progress, there is need for collective efforts between government, individuals and other non-governmental organizations that could work together to address challenges surrounding the sector. He said the recent government resolve to declare state of emergency on education was a clear testimony of the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in bringing out solutio

NAHCON: Unauthorized Contracts Will Not Be Honored

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Information has reached the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) that some persons or self acclaimed agents are using the Commission’s name to make commitments to Service Providers for contracts on pilgrims’ accommodations and feeding arrangements in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. Some of these individuals have gone to the extent of making contacts with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the name of the Commission.  In a statement signed by the Assistant Director Public Affairs of the Commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said, the Chairman of the Outfit, Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman, wishes to inform the general public, and all stakeholders within the country and beyond, that NAHCON has NOT authorized any individual, group, or agent to enter into contracts or make any arrangements or agreements on its behalf whether in Nigeria or in Saudi Arabia for the year’s Hajj. NAHCON strictly conducts all official transactions through its recognized and authorized personnel, fo

TRIBUTE!!! Surayya Baba Aminu (Sai Mama) : A Woman Like No Other - By Abba Anwar

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By Abba Anwar  The quintessential Surayya, a woman of substance, who passed away as a humble, religious and respectful Muslim fellow, can always be remembered for her simplicity, humility, religiosity and empathy. Wherever she could be, you saw her dressed in a Muslim dress code. Even if she happened to be in the Southern part of the country. She didn't differentiate between North, South and Centre, when it came to decent appearance as a Muslim woman. This alone, is indelible as one of the legacies she bequethed. I first came across Surayya, popularly called Sai Mama, about 9 years ago, when I was with The Guardian newspaper. One day, as I was a member of Ganduje Online, social platform, courtesy Uba Tanko Mijinyawa, popularly called Uba Danzainab, I asked particular information on the platform concerning a policy formulated by the then Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. I wanted to write an informed article about the policy, but I didn't have some core parts of the p