The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the presidential and national assembly elections. The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the new date…
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Ibrahim is a journalist with Prime Time News and has over 20 years of experience covering general news beats.
Governor Yusuf Applauds Growing Unity and Devotion in Kano
…Pledges Amicable Resolution of Emirate Tussle as Kano Hosts Ulama for 2nd Special Prayer Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that the recent collective devotion to Almighty God for unity,…
2027 Election : Kano Speaks, As DSP Barau Promises Victory For Tinubu, Gov Abba
By Abba Anwar In Kano politics, definitive statements can only be made by individuals with high caliber, political sophistication, quality skills, strategic positioning, and genuine intentions, who can forecast outcomes. These qualities…
AA Commences Revalidation Of ID, Confirm Candidate For National Treasurer Position
From Muhammad Ahmad. The Action Alliance (AA) has commenced the process of revalidating its membership registration cards in the Northwest geopolitical zone on Saturday in Kano. The Northwest Zonal chairman of the…
Kwankwaso!/Obi Support Group Insists US Proposes Bill Against Kwankwaso, Politically Motivated
From Muhammad Ahmad The Kwankwaso/Obi support group has slammed the proposed bill presented by some US legislators, describing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the national leader of the New Nigeria…
Governor Yusuf Flags Off Distribution of 54,600 Bags of Rice for Ramadan
By Aisha Mai Agogo …as Deputy Senate President Barau commends concern for citizens’ welfare Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to…
Governor Yusuf Relieves Buba Galadima as Kano Poly Gets New Governing Council Chair
By Ibrahim Garba The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima as Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. This was contained in a statement signed by…
Transparency group faults Sokoto probe, says Tambuwal administration was financially prudent
A civil society group has criticized a judicial panel set up by the Sokoto State government to probe the finances of the immediate past administration of former Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, calling…
Terrorists kill scores in Kwara village attack – lawmaker
By: Zagazola Makama Scores of persons were killed in a terrorist attack on Woro Village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, the lawmaker representing Kaiama in the State House of…
Hassy’s Foundation Urges FG to Prioritize Cancer Care for Indigent Women
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Hassy’s Haven Foundation is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of cancer on indigent women in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to prioritize cancer prevention, early detection,…
Nigerian Immigration rescues 59 women, children from human trafficking in borno
By: Zagazola Makama The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 59 women and children from a human trafficking attempt from Katsina State to N’Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad. The…
SECURITY THREATS: Kogi Governor Orders Immediate Mid-Term Break for All Schools
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed all public and private schools in the state to commence an emergency mid-term break with immediate effect due to prevailing security concerns. The directive,…
US sends ground troops to Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperation between both countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), spoke…
Nigerian Immigration officer shoots Nigerien national at Baure border, victim dies
.By: Zagazola Makama A Nigerien national has died following a shooting incident at the Burdugu Border entry checkpoint in Baure Local Government Area, Katsina State, near the Niger Republic border. According to…
ZLGSC retrains staff on WASH techniques in a one week retreat
By John Bassey, Zamfara The Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has retrained its staff members in a one-week retreat organized to widden their scope on the establishment of the Water…
President Tinubu Receives Governor Kefas Into APC, Pledges Development Tie With Taraba
..VP Shettima describes state as strategic to nation’s food, energy security President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged a stronger development partnership with Taraba State following the formal entry of Governor Agbu Kefas…
Prof. Gwarzo Foundation Brings Hope to Orphans, Sponsors 12 Students in Borno School
The Proprietor of Ibra Foundation School, Miringa, in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Malam Ibrahim Abubakar, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for his life-changing support to…
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack
The Islamic State extremist group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack in Niger on an air force base in the capital that wounded four soldiers and damaged an aircraft. The claim…
Residents accuse Zamfara government of abducting APC youth leader
Residents and supporters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have accused the state government of abducting a prominent party youth leader, rejecting claims that he was kidnapped by…
Alleged False Information: Arraignment Of Turaki Stalled
…… Court Adjourns To March 5 ABUJA -The scheduled arraignment of Dr Kabiru Turaki (SAN), before Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya, of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was stalled on Wednesday, due…
MAAUN leads as AD scientific index ranks private university In Niger MAAUN
The AD Scientific Index has ranked Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) as the number one university in the Niger Republic. This remarkable achievement is contained in the latest 2026 ranking…
Heavy Gunfire Erupts Near Niger Capital’s Airport
Heavy gunfire and explosions broke out early Thursday near the international airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, before subsiding within hours, residents said. Videos shared by residents showed streaks of light across the…
VP Shettima Visits Gbong Gwom Jos, Preaches Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence
..Says Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if…
Nigeria Police Uncover ₦7.7 Billion Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six Suspects
Nigeria’s police say they have uncovered a cyber-enabled fraud scheme that led to the illegal diversion of telecommunications airtime and data valued at more than 7.7 billion naira ($8.3 million), arresting six…
Kano Government Assures Resolution of Emirate Tussle Soon
The Kano State government on Thursday assured residents that the ongoing emirate tussle in the state would be resolved amicably in the near future. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim…