The Centre for Ethical Conduct, Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) has described the recent appointment of Comptroller – General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, as…
Author: Hannatu Sulaiman Abba
She is a journalist and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and a graduate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
Ganduje rebuilt APC from crisis to dominance
By Aminu Dahiru The resignation of the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje came to many Nigerians as a surprise, considering the heavy spadework he…
FG sets university admission age at 16
The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced this during the opening session of the…
Doctors begin three-day warning strike
Medical doctors under the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in Ondo State have embarked on a three-day warning strike, crippling activities in government-owned health facilities across the state….
Banditry: Troops rescue 6 victims, recover rustled cattle in Kebbi
The Nigeria Armed Forces in a joint operation with vigilante groups have successfully rescued six abducted persons and intercepted herds of cattle rustled by bandits in Kebbi state. A statement signed by…
WISTA Nigeria Reaffirms Support for National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has pledged its unwavering support for the effective implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. This commitment was reaffirmed by…
Gov. Buni Unveils New Insurance Scheme for 38,000 Vulnerable
By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) across Yobe State, citing significant progress and unveiling new initiatives aimed at…
Former Minister Adamu Waziri Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC
Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, former Minister of Police Affairs and PDP Board of Trustees member, has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Waziri…
Kwankwaso: The Northern Titan Tinubu Needs for 2027
By Lamara Garba Azare In the vast theatre of Nigerian politics, where loyalties shift like desert winds and alliances are often built on the fragile sands of expediency, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains…
Indimi, Kolawole now Directors on Board of Jaiz Bank
Jaiz Bank Plc. Nigeria’s pioneer Non-Interest Bank has announced the appointments of Ahmed Mohammed Indimi as a Non-Executive Director, and Nike Kolawole as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. In a…
Governor Sule commences distribution of free fertlizer to farmers for 2025 cropping season
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commenced the distribution of free fertilizer to deserving farmers in the state, with 500 beneficiaries selected across each of the 147 wards, with an additional…
President Tinubu arrives in Rio De Janeiro for BRICS Meeting
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Global South and Emerging Economic Bloc, which includes…
Court orders Senate to recall Sen. Natasha from suspension
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended in March 2025 for six months. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgement…
PDP commences sale of nomination form for State Assembly by-election in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state chapter of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has commence the sale of nomination form to fill in the vacant seat for state Assembly member of…
CAA U-18, U-20 Champs: Athletes vow to lift Nigeria’s Image with sterling performance
As the 3rd Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Junior Championships draws near, Nigerian athletes in camp have reiterated their dedication to delivering outstanding results, thereby enhancing the country’s image at the upcoming…
Jigawa Higher education sector records poor performance for Q1 2025 – JEAF
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Education Accountability Forum (JEAF) has called on Jigawa Higher education sector to develop and implement a targeted mechanisms to address and reverse the poor budget performance…
Sen Remi Tinubu appeals for peace in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa in Jos Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made a passionate appeal for peace in Plateau State, promising that her latest humanitarian visit will be her last connected…
43 Countries, 937 Athletes and Officials Set for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta
With just two weeks to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to welcome the continent’s finest young athletes for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics…
The Debut of DSP Barau and Natural Occurances
By Abba Anwar Whether or not the Deputy Senate President, Barau I Jibrin is now the leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano is subject to understandings and explanations. Being the…
FIRS seals KEDCO office in Kano
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has sealed the Kano head office of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) over multi-billion naira tax arrears, triggering a standoff between the two agencies. Sources…
Waiya Charges LG Information Officers to Demonstrate Professionalism in Service Delivery
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on Information Officers serving in the Local Government Areas across the state to ensure active participation in all…
DHQ confirms killing of terrorists’ kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo
Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have eliminated a notorious terrorist, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, in a weeklong encounter in the North West. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, confirmed the…
Senator Barau, Ganduje, others depart for Madina to attend Dantata’s burial
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin and the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Monday evening departed Abuja for…
WISTA Nigeria Celebrates Landmark Appointments of Female Maritime Leaders in Ghana and Nigeria
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria proudly celebrates the historic appointments of two distinguished women leaders in the maritime industry: Madam Jemilat Mahamah as Chairman of the Board of…