The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says it is building the capacity of its students to harness engineering and technology for sustainable society and inclusive economy. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba,…
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N2.5bn frozen account cripples ABU smooth operations – V-C
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has decried costly legal battle and ganishing of the sum of over N2.5 billion as major factors exerting pressure on effective running of the university. Prof. Kabir Bala,…
Kaduna to become grape-farming hub In Nigeria—Sani
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured grape farmers that the state government would continue to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training and support services to them. Sani said this would enable them…
Tinubu travelling to Tanzania for energy summit
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit from Jan. 27 to 28. The summit, hosted by…
Celebrations as released Palestinian prisoners return
The Israeli Prison Service has said that all 200 Palestinian prisoners due to be released today have been freed. About half of them will be allowed to return home to their homes…
Lagos mosque sealed off amid leadership dispute
The Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has sealed off a popular mosque called ‘Mosalasi Alhaja‘ over a leadership dispute following the demise of the Chief Imam. The Executive Chairman of…
Tijjaniyya Maulud Ends In Kano,As Gov.Yusuf Urges Prayers Against Evil Doers
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged Muslims to continue to pray for God’s blessings and protection from perpetrators of evil. “I urge all Muslims to continue to…
Police arrests Muhuyi Magaji over seizure of property allegedly linked to Abdullahi Ganduje
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the arrest of the Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption over the confiscation of property allegedly linked to the National Chairman…
How Dikko Radda governs with uncommon empathy
BY IBRAHIM KAULA MOHAMMED In Nigerian politics, many people believe that empathy is often spoken about but rarely practiced with genuine sincerity. Gracias! I toured around the country, and I found an…
NYSC begs Radda to fulfil promise on solar light installation
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State to fulfil his pledge to install solar-powered lights across the orientation camp in the state. The state NYSC’s …
Tinubu Names Ganduje Chairman Of FAAN, Appoints 41 Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a…
32 Years Out of Office, IBB Releases Much Awaited Memoir
Former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography. The memoir titled: ‘A Journey In Service’, will be released on February 20, 2025, at the event billed…
ACEPHA Trains 274 African Population Health Professionals
By Abdullahi Yusuf Prof.Hadiza Galadanci, Director of the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHA),Bayero University Kano (BUK),says the centre has trained over 274 health professionals on population health…
Sacked Kano SSG Baffa Bichi Promises to Expose Betrayers
Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the recently sacked Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), has broken his silence, vowing to expose those he calls “betrayers” in the state. In a viral video on…
2027: I’m not worried about reelection, says Kano gov
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, declared that he is not worried about being reelected in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Yusuf also emphasised that he would not lose sleep…
9 dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash – FRSC
By Zubairu Idris The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of the state. This…
Gov. Buni Signs 2025 Budget into Law
…Assures Transparency and Accountability in Govt. Business Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON said the year 2025 would record timely completion of all ongoing and new projects in fulfilment of…
Zulum Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians, Vows to Steer Borno Towards Recovery
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has felicitated with the Christian community in the state on the occasion of Christmas, urging unity and support for his administration’s development efforts. In a message…
10 Dead, 8 Injured in Nigeria’s church Foods Distribution Stampede
A stampede during a food distribution event at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama in Nigeria’s Capital city of Abuja, on Saturday morning claimed the lives of ten people, including four children,…
ICRC trains 20 journalists on laws of war and media reportage in Abuja
ICRC trains 20 journalists on laws of war and media reportage in Abuja By Umar Dankano, in Abuja The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC has held an extensive capacity building…
FERMA: Best Performing FG Agency – Gov Idris
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) as the most effective Federal Government agency, citing its outstanding performance under the support of President Bola Ahmed…
Alleged N110.4billion Money Laundering: Yahaya Bello Begs Court: Spare me Landed Property in Maitama for Bail
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has appealed to Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to spare him the possession of a…
Resurgence of Farmers-Herders Conflict in Gombe After Mu’azu’s Exit
By Abubakar Rabilu in Gombe Farmers-herders conflicts in Nigeria continue to be a serious concern and a problem at the same time, threatening both livelihoods and food security.Matual cooperation and understanding between…
Nigeria, Germany to deepen ties as Tinubu hosts Steinmeier
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured German businesses of Nigeria’s readiness to fully implement existing pacts to ease investment in renewable energy, youth skill development and industrial growth. Speaking during the visit…