The Federal Government has commenced disbursing the previously withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU chairperson, Federal University of Technology, Minna confirmed the development on Monday….
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Jigawa Govt Mulls Conversion Of Dutse Airfield To Cargo Airport
By Abdullahi Yusuf Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi, has disclosed plans to convert Dutse airport to cargo airport to boost international trade relations with the outside world. Alhaji Umar Namadi who…
Kano Residents Bemoan Soaring Foodstuff Prices As Ramadan Approaches
By Abdullahi Yusuf As the month of Ramadan fast approaches, many residents of Kano metropolis have expressed concern over the soaring prices of foodstuff in the market. The Ramadan Fast is expected…
Sahel Plus Foundation Launches Ramadan Feeding Program
Sahel Plus Foundation, a subsidiary of Sahel Plus Group Limited, has announced its commitment to organize a comprehensive Ramadan feeding program themed: ” Feed a Fasting Soul” in Kano State. The initiative…
Senate announces 45-member committee for constitution review
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed the formation of a constitutional review committee, consisting of over 45 members, tasked with reviewing the 1999 constitution. “The committee will be headed…
FG can’t continue to subsidize electricity – Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity, adding that the nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, as the country is currently indebted…
60 lawmakers advocate transition to parliamentary system by 2031
A bill advocating for the adoption of a parliamentary system of governance in Nigeria has successfully passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by 60 lawmakers, the bill was…
Gov Yusuf Gives Cash Assistance To Family Of Deceased Journalist, Others
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented cash assistance to the family of a deceased Journalist and some Journalists facing health challenges in the state. Yusuf while presenting…
Dawanau Grains Market Supplies 85% Of IDPs Foodstuff In Nigeria, Beyond – President
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Dawanau International Grains Market,Kano, says it supplies about 85 percent of the foodstuff consumed at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across Nigeria, through the World Food Programme (WFP)….
Tinubu to attend 37th AU summit in Addis Ababa on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Thursday for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to partake in the 37th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union (AU) heads of state…
Gov. Yusuf launches KIPPIS for financial reform in Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated the Kano Integrated Personal and Payroll Information System (KIPPIS) to revolutionize financial operations within the state. The governor revealed this on Tuesday during…
AY to Nigerians: Stop cyberbullying Alex Iwobi
Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has appealed to Nigerians to stop cyber bullying Alex Iwobi. He revealed this recently on his Instagram page. He urged fans of Super Eagles…
Bwala: Food inflation is global, calls for optimism
Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign in 2023, emphasized that food inflation is a global issue, not unique to Nigeria. He noted that while prices are high now,…
Kano-CARES urges stakeholders to sustain project beyond completion
The Kano State Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (Kano-CARES) project has urged stakeholders and government to aid in maintaining the initiative beyond its conclusion in the next three months. Ahmadu Rufa’i,…
Emir of Kano urges First Lady to address hunger, insecurity
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, urged First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to use her influence with President Bola Tinubu to address pressing issues like hunger, starvation, and insecurity. He made the…
Court orders FG to fix prices of essential goods within seven days
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday has mandated the Federal Government to regulate the prices of goods and petroleum products within seven days, stated Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa. The order followed…
Kano wheat grower urges policy consistency to boost agric production
By Abdullahi Yusuf A large-scale wheat grower and processor in Kano State, Alhaji Mannir Babba Dan’agundi, has called for consistency in policy in order to boost Agricultural production in the country. Dan’agundi…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after private visit to France
President Bola Tinubu has landed in Abuja after his private trip to France. The president arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport at 8:50 pm on Tuesday where he…
The remarkable Legacy of Engr. Ramat: Reflecting on Four years of his impact as Ungoggo LG Chair
By Muhammad Hussain In the annals of Ungoggo’s local governance, Engr. Ramat stands out as an exemplary leader, hailed as the greatest Chairman of all time. As he gracefully concludes his tenure,…
How Climate Change Leaves Women and Children Anguished as Victims of Flooding in Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos Communities in Jos
By: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman In the heart of Nigeria, the communities of Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos in Jos have faced an increasing and devastating threat from the consequences of climate change. As…
Inflation set to drop to 21% in Nigeria – Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reassured Nigerians that the nation’s inflation rate will decline to 21%. He revealed this on Tuesday while briefing lawmakers at…
Gov. Yusuf sets up business elders advisory committee
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the establishment of an advisory committee comprised of business elders to support the government in addressing economic challenges. The governor emphasized the importance…
MAAUN matriculates 1,380 students for 2023/2024 academic session
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has matriculated a total of 1,380 newly admitted students for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The Third Matriculation Ceremony, which took place on Friday, 2nd…
Minister: No certainty on increase in NYSC allowance
Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has stated that the Federal Government’s decision to increase the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members is uncertain. She emphasized the government’s commitment…
NNPP wins two State Assembly Seats in Kano Re-run
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has declared Dr Alhassan Zakariya Ishaq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party(NNPP) winner of Saturday’s rerun election in Kura/Garun Malam State Constituency in Kano…