By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Nigerian Army has Friday commenced its 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) activities in Damaturu with a significant public speaking engagement focused on the force’s future…
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Abdullahi is a senior editor with over 35 years of experience covering a wide range of editorial beats.
CISLAC Demands Debt Cancellation, Democratization Of Global Financial Institutions
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has called for the cancellation of illegitimate and dubious debts, urgent reform of global financial institutions and a strengthened legislative role in…
Aminu Dantata’s Death A Loss To The Nation – Shettima
By Abdullahi Yusuf Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the death of business mogul,Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a big loss to the nation. Shettima,who represented President Bola Tinubu,stated this on Thursday when…
Echoes Of Enugu 2025 NGE Elective Convention
Echoes Of Enugu 2025 NGE Elective Convention By Abdullahi Yusuf On Wednesday,June 26,2025, about 400 Editors from media organizations across the country under the aegis of the Nigerian Guild of Editors(NGE) converged…
IRAN VS ISRAEL: The 12 day war may not be the last
BY INUWA WAYA The circumstances that led to the ceasefire after the 12 day war between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel are in the public domain. Whatever…
Finally, late Aminu Dantata laid to rest in Madina’s Baqiyya Cemetery
… as Kano, Jigawa Governors, and top dignitaries offer final prayers and condolences The late Nigerian business icon and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alasan Dantata, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the…
BREAKING: Professor Haruna Musa Emerges as New Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano
Professor Haruna Musa has emerged as the new Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), securing a decisive victory with 853 votes in the university’s congregation elections. This overwhelming support from the…
NNPC says its profit increased by 29% to N1.05trn in May
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N1.05 trillion for May 2025. In its new report, titled ‘NNPC Limited Monthly Report Summary — May…
Four drown in Gombe as police issue safety advisory
At least four people have lost their lives in separate drowning incidents across Gombe State in recent days, prompting the state police command to issue a public safety advisory warning residents about…
Troops kill 10 terrorists near Nigeria, Cameroon border
Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have killed 10 Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in southern Lake Chad region of Borno State, close to the Nigerian-Cameroon border. This was disclosed in a statement on…
Kano Governor, Emir Sanusi set to pay final respects to late Aminu Dantata
… as family announces funeral rites today in Madina As tens of thousands of Nigerians arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of the funeral prayer for the late business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji…
Kaduna Gov’s wife named malaria ambassador
The wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hafsat Sani, has been decorated as the Malaria Ambassador to lead the state’s campaign against malaria and oversee the distribution of treated mosquito nets. The…
Dangote, Tajuddeen Dantata Receive Kano, Jigawa Delegation in Madina
… as Emir Sanusi Leads Special Prayer for Late Aminu Dantata In an emotional gathering marked by prayers and reflections, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Tajuddeen Dantata, the eldest son of the late…
NSCDC nabs seven suspected vandals at Kano airport
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has apprehended seven suspected Vandals at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of…
Sen. Yari pays N1.3bn as fertiliser subsidy for Zamfara farmers
Sen. Abdul-Aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) has paid over N1.3 billion as fertiliser subsidy to farmers for this year’s wet farming season across the state. Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji, Chairman, Yari’s Publicity Committee, disclosed this in…
Kano:Govt.To Review Kano Masterplan To Enhance Commerce, Tourism
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government is to review the Kano Masterplan to enhance commerce, innovation,tourism and overall progress and development of the state. The State Commissioner for Lands and Physical…
2025 Hajj:36,297 Pilgrims Return Home, Says NAHCON
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON) says it has so far transported 36,297 pilgrims back to the country after a successful Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The figure is out…
Ganduje Mourns Renowned Business Mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata
By Abdullahi Yusuf The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman…
AN EVERLASTING BOND OF LOYALTY AND GRATITUDE TO MY BOSS, GANDUJE — MOHAMMED GARBA
AN EVERLASTING BOND OF LOYALTY AND GRATITUDE TO MY BOSS, GANDUJE — MOHAMMED GARBA It is with a heart filled with profound gratitude, respect, and an unwavering sense of loyalty that I,…
A Light Has Gone Out:Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata
By Lamara Garba On Friday, the 1st of Al-Muharram, 1447 AH—corresponding to June 28, 2025—Nigeria lost a legend, and the world dimmed a little. Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, fondly known as Aminu…
Deputy Senate President Mourns Kano Business Mogul, Aminu Dantata
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has condoled with the Government and people of Kano State over the death of business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. In a…
Kano Business Magnate, Aminu Dantata Dies At 94
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano-born business magnate, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, is dead. He died at the age of 94, after an illness, according to family sources, adding that the elder statesman died…
NGE Convention Elects New Leadership,Eze Anaba Gets Fresh Mandate
By Abdullahi Yusuf The 2025 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on Friday in Enugu elected new officers to run the affairs of the Guild for the next two years. During…
Maitama Sule Varsity Council Chair Warns Against Actions Inimical To Peace
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council of the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education,Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has warned that the council would not condone any actions that will…
2025 NGE Biennial Convention Opens In Enugu, 400 Editors In Attendance
By Abdullahi Yusuf The 2025 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors(NGE) has opened in Enugu on Friday, with about 400 hundred Editors drawn from various media organizations across the country…