Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved appointments and promotions in a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery across key sectors of the state. This was contained in…
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Ibrahim is a journalist with Prime Time News and has over 20 years of experience covering general news beats.
Trump says value of the U.S. dollar is ‘great’ inspite recent decline
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the value of the U.S. dollar has declined too much, arguing instead that the currency has been doing “great.” Asked by a reporter whether…
We are targeting $5Billion trade volume with Nigeria- President Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already…
Kano governor warns Social Media influencers against attacks on Kwankwaso
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Saturday warned social media influencers and political commentators against making what he described as disrespectful and inflammatory remarks about former governor and political leader Rabiu…
I joined politics to save lives, rescue Katsina from insecurity — Ex-DSS boss, Lawal Daura
By Zubairu Idris The former Director-General, Department of Security Services (DSS), Alhaji Lawal Daura, has described himself as “politics mechanic” who joined the politics to save lives and rescue Katsina state from…
2027: Ex-Katsina SSG cautions youth against political thuggery
By Zubairu Idris Former Secretary to Katsina State Government (SSG) and a chieftain of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Mustapha Inuwa, has urged youth to shun all forms of political thuggery during…
I Am a PDP Member for Life – Ex–Vice President Namadi Sambo
Former Vice President, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has reaffirmed his unwavering membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party and will continue to…
U.S. Mission Nigeria Mourns Imam Abubakar Abdullahi
The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, who passed away on January 15. In a statement, the Mission…
Ambassador Richard Mills Concludes Tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria
Friday, January 16, 2026 Friday, January 16, 2026, marked the final day in office of Ambassador Richard Mills as the United States Ambassador to Nigeria. Ambassador Mills, who served for one and…
NAHCON Chairman Concludes Second Pre-Hajj Visit to Saudi Arabia Ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia as part of Nigeria’s preparations for…
Fuel Scooping from Overturned Tankers Deadly, Reckless — CGF Olumode Warns Nigerians
The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, has warned Nigerians against the dangerous and life-threatening practice of scooping fuel from overturned or accident-involved tanker trucks, describing it as…
4,183 Kano North Students Smile as Barau Foundation Launches 2026 Scholarship Scheme
No fewer than 4,183 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State, will benefit from the 2026 Annual Scholarship Programme of the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF). The founder…
Yusuf Meets Tinubu, Seeks Federal Backing on Security, Mega Projects
.. briefs president on insecurity, infrastructure priorities Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has held a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to discuss critical security…
Annual basic salary for political, public, and judicial office holders in Nigeria
1. President: N3.51m 2. Chief justice of Nigeria: N3.36m 3. Vice president: N3.03m 4. Justice of the Supreme Court / President, Court of Appeal: N2.48m 5. Senate president: N2.48m 6. State governor:…
Kano State Government distributes 44 motorcycles to strengthen routine immunization
The Kano State Government on Monday, 19 January 2026, at the Kano EOC, distributed 44 motorcycles to the 44 Local Government Area (LGA) Routine Immunization Officers (RIOs) to strengthen routine immunization service…
Police deny reports of abduction of over 100 worshippers in Kaduna
The Kaduna police command and local authorities have dismissed reports that over 100 worshippers were abducted in Kajuru LGA, describing the claims as falsehoods spread by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to disrupt the…
Governor Radda Empowers 1,000 Adolescent Girls with Starter Packs
.Green House Partners with KTSG to Employ 300 Graduates Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has empowered 1,000 adolescent girls who graduated from Skills Acquisition Centres across the state with starter…
Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu after stalled defection to APC
Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, is currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The governor, clad in his signature white flowing outfit and red Kwankwasiyya cap, was seen heading…
President Tinubu mourns Kano business leader,Bature Abdul’aziz
…condemns murder of woman, kids President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of renowned businessman and leader of the business community in Kano, Alhaji Bature Abdulaziz, who died over the…
Governor Yusuf Condoles Baba Umar, Hon. Ibrahim Makama, Over Mother’s, Wife’s Death
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended heartfelt condolences to Hon. Baba Umar, the Executive Secretary, Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board (KSPVIB), over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Ramatu…
VP Shettima Arrives In Switzerland For 56th World Economic Forum
To Commission Nigerian House in Davos Tomorrow Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the alpine town of Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the…
MAAUN Mourns Death of Business Icon, Bature Abdul’aziz
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of late business mogul, Alhaji Bature Abdul’aziz, who died on Saturday following a brief illness In a…
Radda Reaffirms Commitment to Faith-Based Initiatives for Peace and National Unity.
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting religious harmony, peaceful coexistence and spiritual unity, describing faith-based gatherings such as the 2026 National Maulud of…
Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Ports Group Sign MoU on Ports, Maritime Cooperation
Nigeria and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics and digital solutions, in a move expected to…
YFPM Condemns Brutal Attack on Family in Kano, Demands Justice
The Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over a brutal attack on the household of Haruna Bashir in Dorayi Charanchi Quarters, Kano State, describing the incident…