The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s Weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze on Sunday with horizontal visibility…
Author: Ibrahim Garba
Ibrahim is a journalist with Prime Time News and has over 20 years of experience covering general news beats.
Anambra 2025: APC national leadership vows to wrestle power from APGA
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to provide the necessary support to wrestle power from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Anambra governorship election. The…
FG to toll more roads – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Saturday that more federal roads would be tolled to ensure effective infrastructure maintenance. Umahi stated this while inspecting the ongoing construction on the Abuja-Kaduna…
UNICEF urges leaders in Kano to boost immunisation Immunisation
UNICEF has urged traditional rulers and local government chairmen in Kano State to strengthen support for routine immunisation to protect children from preventable diseases, particularly polio. Priyanka Khanna, UNICEF’s Advocacy Specialist, made…
Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano New SSG
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson,…
Foreign Panama Canal Authority denies fee changes after U.S. claim
The Panama Canal Authority late on Wednesday, denied any changes to transit fees after the U.S. Department of State said U.S. government ships would no longer pay to use the canal. “The…
Sports Badminton Federation appoints Chisalam as COO
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has announced the appointment of Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chisalam is an accomplished…
Washington says U.S. government ships won’t pay fees for Panama Canal
U.S. Government ships will no longer pay to transit through the Panama Canal, the U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday, following fierce criticism from Washington over the administration of the waterway….
Osinbajo calls for unified intellectual property platform to advance African market
Former Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a unified Intellectual Property (IP) platform to advance creative content market across Africa. Osinbajo made the call in Abuja during a National IP-stakeholders forum…
GOV. Dauda Lawal mourns 17 students lost in Zamfara fire tragedy
Governor Dauda Lawal expressed his condolences to the families of the 17 students who lost their lives in the fire tragedy at the Almajiri School in Zamfara. At least 17 students have…
BREAKING: Former NYSC DG, Several Others Abducted in Katsina
Former NYSC DG, Several Others Abducted in Katsina The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahraz Tsiga (rtd), has been abducted alongside several residents of Tsiga village…
Dangote refinery exports two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia
… NESG says FG Must Support Domestic Industries to Achieve a $1 Trillion Economy Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco,…
NUEE embarks on indefinite strike over terminations
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Kaduna State Council, began an indefinite strike on Monday. This was in protest over the alleged termination of 900 staff from Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company….
FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reform
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8…
CBN extends FX sale period to BDCs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the Foreign Exchange (FX) sale period to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators until May 30. This aims to better serve retail market demands. The…
Naira depreciates by 1.4% as CBN extends FX sales deadline Grace
The Naira depreciated at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,495.60 to a dollar. Data from the FMDQ Security Exchange official forex trading platform revealed that the Naira lost N20.82. This…
Governor Yusuf Hosts Tunisian Ambassador, Strengthens Kano-Tunisia Economic Ties
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warmly received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, along with a high-powered delegation of government officials and…
PSC clarifies powers over I-G appointment
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations,…
Court sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
A State High Court in Lokoja on Monday sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed-Anaje. Justice Umar Salisu, gave the order in a judgment he delivered in Lokoja with a charge…
Kano High Court sentences 5 men to death for killing woman accused of witchcraft
A Kano State High Court on Monday sentenced five men to death by hanging for calling a woman, Dahare Abubakar, 67, a witch and stabbing her to death. The defendants — Da’luta…
Mangal foundation launches free hernia, hydrocile surgeries in Katsina
The Dahiru Mangal Foundation has launched a free hernia and hydrocile screening and surgery programme for the less privileged in Katsina. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board of trustees,…
Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner Engages Youth, Industry Leaders on Security, Development
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has engaged youth leaders and industry executives in a strategic dialogue to strengthen security, foster peace, and address community concerns…
2025 Budget and the task ahead for Nigeria Customs
A News Analysis by Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was assigned the responsibility of generating N5.1 trillion to contribute to the projected revenue…
Nigeria committed to balancing trade, strengthening local industry – Minister Trade
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, says the Federal Government is commitment to balancing trade through policies that support local production while managing imports. Enoh said…