By Lamara Garba Azare On Friday, the 2nd of Al-Muharram, 1447 AH—corresponding to June 27, 2025—Nigeria lost a legend, and the world dimmed a little. Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, fondly known 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).
Chelsea face fixture disruption at Club World Cup
Chelsea are facing a logistical challenge at the Club World Cup after finishing second in their group, contrary to their original expectations. The issue stems from an unplanned trip to Charlotte for…
Nigeria committed to supporting Afreximbank through capitalisation, regulation- Edun
The Nigerian Government has expressed commitment to supporting Afreximbank through capitalisation, regulation, and partnership, urging other member countries to do the same. Mr Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…
Guild of Editors re-elects Anaba as President
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has re-elected Eze Anaba as its new president to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. Eze was re-elected during the NGE’s…
NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, protect civilian lives in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has eliminated scores of terrorists in a series of precision air strikes in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent…
Nigeria’s Democracy at the Crossroads: It’s Time for Bold Reforms and Real Accountability- Professor Attahiru Jega
Despite the country witnessing nearly three decades of uninterrupted civil rule, Nigeria’s democracy is still dangerously underdeveloped, former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru M. Jega, has…
30 Bandits Killed, 16 Motorcycles Recovered in Zamfara Vigilante Ambush
By Zagazola Makama No fewer than 30 suspected armed bandits loyal to a notorious kingpin, Dan Rani, were reportedly killed in an ambush by local vigilante members, popularly known as Yansakai, near…
VP Shettima Departs Abuja For Dakar To Represent President Tinubu At Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on…
AYCF Rejoice With Kyari On Retirement As GCEO NNPCL
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Mele Kyari upon his retirement from the position of Group Chief Executive…
Prof. Gwarzo Condoles Gov Yusuf, Kano Emirate Over Death Of Galadiman Kano
The Founder and President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the death of Galadiman…
President Bola Tinubu to embark on working visit to Paris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will…
El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP
Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, has dumped the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party. The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between…
Bafarawa foundation distributes N13.8 m to 276 indigents in Sokoto
The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation Giving Back Initiative on Sunday inaugurated the distribution of N13.8 million in grants to 276 orphaned mothers and people living with disabilities in Sokoto State to support small-scale…
Ramadan: Jahun council donates food items, cash to 220 PWDs
Jahun Local Government Council of Jigawa, has distributed food items and cash to 220 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the area to give them sense of belonging. Mr Ismai’l Bature, the Special…
Mining Marshals Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Miners, Strengthen Enforcement Drive
Abuja, Nigeria – In a renewed effort to combat illegal mining and enforce compliance with mining regulations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have ramped up their enforcement…
State Commissioners Meet in Abuja to Advance Women and Child Welfare Policies
Commissioners from State Ministries of Women Affairs across Nigeria convened in Abuja from March 3 to 5, 2025, for the 2nd Annual Conference of Commissioners of State Ministries of Women Affairs. The…
Police apprehend 144 suspects, rescue 105 kidnapped victims in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina, said that it has apprehended 144 suspects in connection with 128 reported crimes in February. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to…
IWD: Kano speaker celebrates women
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, has extended his felicitations to women in Kano and beyond as they celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. This is…
Police detain 4 suspected bandits, recover arms in Kano
The Police in Kano have apprehended four suspects over alleged banditry in the state. The police also recovered arms and ammunitions from the suspects at Chula Filling Station in Hotoro area of…
4 dead, 14 injured in Umuahia crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia Sector Command, has confirmed the death of four people, with 14 others injured in a crash on the Umuahia-Enugu Expressway. Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma,…
Kaduna’s Historic Ramadan Iftar 2025: Pastors and Imams Break Fast together
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In an effort to promote religious tolerance and better understanding among different faith-based organizations in the country.some Christian leaders in Kaduna joined their Muslim counterparts to break the…
Kano ACReSAL Inspects Proposed Greenhouse Project Site at Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta
The Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and Chairman of the State Steering Committee for ACReSAL, paid a site inspection visit to Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta — one…
Pray, Give Alms, Seek Forgiveness During Ramadan – Murtala Sule Garo
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The former Kano State Commissioner for Local Governments, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, has urged Muslims worldwide to use the Ramadan period as an opportunity to seek forgiveness, pray,…