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The proprietor of Junior Dan Buram (JDB) Football Club of Daura, Katsina state, Alhaji Daha Umar Faruk has expressed optimism that his team will emerge victorious at the end of the on-going 3rd edition of Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima soccer competition. He was speaking shortly after his team beat Sheshe FC 2-1 to secure a place in the quarter final stage played at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata. Alhaji Daha Umar Faruk, who was also the District Head of Baure, described the performance of his players and the victory recorded in the match as commendable. He said that now that the team has qualified for the knock out stage of the tournament, all hands must be on desk to ensure its subsequent success. While commending the technical crew and players for their commitment, he urged them to sustain the tempo with a view to achieve the set objective. He, however, applauded the organisers for introducing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) device, which according to him, improves and m...

In a bold reaction to insinuations that the APC is planning to manipulate the 2027 elections in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to resist any pressure on his mandate. Speaking during the monthly women empowerment program at Coronation Hall yesterday, the Governor emphasized that he is not worried about the 2027 elections, as leadership is ordained by the Almighty Allah. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “What I am worried about is not re-election. I am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on the mandate given to me in this first tenure. I want the good people of Kano to judge me by my performance at the end of this tenure,” the Governor said. The Governor lamented how enemies of Kano, disguised as opposition members, are attempting to create political tension in the state. “We know those people who were massively rejected in both 2019 and 2023. We won against them at a time wh...

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday expressed a stern warning to members of the state executive council agaisnt disunity and lack team work.  The Governor equally reminded the commissioners the standing culture of loyalty, honesty and mutual respect in the cabinet, vowed punitive measures against any council member that disregard the standard rules.  In a statement by Governor's spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, said the Governor read the riot act while opening the 23rd executive council meeting held at council chamber, Government House.  According to the release, the Governor who welcome the seven newly inaugurated Commissioners to the state council, emphasized the imperative of accountability, transparency and maximum cooperation that must be imbibed.  "We have the opportunity to swear-in the new Commissioners after their successful screening by the state house of assembly. The appointees are being charged to be committed and hardworking to th...

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has completed arrangements to flag off distribution of three billion naira (N3b) to victims of flood in last rainy season in the affected areas. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while declaring opened the 23rd State Executive Council Meeting held at Kano Government House today. A statement issued by Governor's spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday said, Governor Yusuf revealed that the amount was donated by the Federal Government to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory as intervention for the 2024 flood disaster. The governor further revealed that the money was remitted to the state treasury few months ago in preparation for onward distribution the the affected victims. He added that the administration kept the money appropriately to identify the real victims who will benefit from the gesture of the Federal Government and ensure produnce, accountability and responsiveness in the process. ...

By Abba Anwar  For the first time, yes first time, in this republic, I mean since the restoration of our democracy from 1999 to date, I came across a prominent politician in Kano, blaming our leading politicians in the state, particularly past governors, over non-challant attitudes towards teaming up for the sake of state development.  Not only that, his worries could be spotted from his face while making the lamentation. To tell his audience, how disturbed he was. This is a straightforward politician WHOSE YES IS ALWAYS YES. And whose type of seriousness and commitment are rarely seen in many political actors.  It was at an Award Dinner organized by the former Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Right Hon Abdulaziz Gafasa, of the 8th, 9th and 10th Assembly for the APC members of the House, on Sunday, when Murtala Sule Garo, APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, 2023 election, spoke out in vivid terms, his concern for the inability of political leaders in th...

...Advises LGAs to Enact Bye Laws Against Menace Directs a Quarry Manager to Report to The Ministry.... Farmers across the state have been urged to desist from selling Farmlands to Foreigners and other individuals with questionable identities. In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Adamu Dabo Dawakin Tofa, said the appeal follows some reliable reports gathered by the ministry on such trends in some local government areas of the state with particular reference to Shanono local government area. Commissioner Safiyanu Hamza Kachako at an emergency stakeholders meeting Monday, in the office of the local government council Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Barau, pointed out that an action plan designed by the ministry would soon take effect across the state to ensure only formal mining activities prevail. According to him such plans include the operational commencement of a Task Force to ensure overall sanity in the sector. He however urged the Cou...

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, has called on Kano’s former governors and political leaders to set aside their differences and work together for the betterment of the state. Speaking at a dinner and award night organized by the 8th, 9th, and 10th Kano State House of Assembly Forum, Garo emphasized the critical role unity among leaders can play in accelerating the state’s development. He stated, “It is disheartening to see states like Zamfara—less developed than Kano—where former governors set aside their differences to attend events and contribute to the state’s progress. Here in Kano, former governors rarely come together to discuss and address issues affecting our state.” Garo urged former governors to rise above political affiliations and personal differences, adding, “I am appealing to our former governors to collaborate...

The newly appointed Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim has urged staff of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to step up efforts to ensure no stone leave unturned to make Kano more cleaner and greener. In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Ismail Garba Gwammaja, said the Commissioner made the disclosure today while addressing the Monmouth crowd who accompanied him to his new office as a commissioner. He expressed delight for the warm reception accorded him by the staff of the Ministry and pledged to operate an open door policy for maximum collaboration and synergy. Dr. Hashim who earlier expressed his gratitude to Allah (SWA) for witnessing and achieving this milestone and commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for finding him worthy in this capacity and pledged to work assiduously towards achieving the organizational goals. The Commissioner further enjoined the head of various department...

No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries are set to slug it out for honours in the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open in Abuja. The tournament is scheduled to be held from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.  Dame Julie Donli, OON, the Lady Captain of the club told newsmen on Monday that this year's edition of the championship promises to be an Open to remember with the theme: "The Abuja Experience". She said the Abuja experience would include city tour and cultural displays, adding that couture from northern Nigeria, as well as cuisines and delicacies that would captivate and impress guests would be displayed. "All is now set for the Ladies Section of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja to host the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open. "We are expecting no fewer than 400 golfers, ladies and gentlemen who will be playing as guests from within the country as well a...

As Primary and Post Primary Schools resumed today Monday 6th January for the commencement of second term 2025 academic session in Kano, schools monitoring teams have reported good turn out of teachers and students from the various schools visited. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment Kano State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that teachers, students and pupils were met present in most of the schools as early as 7:30am. " From the report we have, the turn out of both teachers and students is satisfactory, schools have opened as early as 7:30am - 8:00am with absenteeism recorded in few schools. "Teachers make early preparation of their lesson plan, keep their schools premises cleaned for the smooth commencement of the second term academic session" said the statement. The statement added that the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda while appreciating the turn out, urged Principals and Head Teachers to...