The Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has reiterated the commitment of the agency to improving relationship with border communities to enhance national security. Adeniyi said this during a visit to…
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Kano assembly calls for legislative, judicial autonomy
Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure financial autonomy of the legislative and judicial arms of government in the state. The call was sequel to deliberations…
Governor Mutfwang assures on transforming Plateau state university to centre of medical excellence
BY Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transform the Plateau State University into a prominent hub for producing skilled medical professionals. Governor Mutfwang made…
Mali, Burkina Faso to send delegation to Niger over coup crisis
Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation to Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Monday in a show of solidarity amidst a coup crisis, the Malian army said. “Burkina Faso…
Senate in closed session over motion to suspend screening of Keyamo
Senate has resolved into a close session, following a motion at plenary on Monday to suspend screening of Mr Festus Kayemo ,a nominee from Delta State. The motion, which generated altercation among…
Ruqsmee Organises Craft Classes for Pupils
Ahead of the third term primary and secondary school holidays, Ruqsmee organised a two day kiddies summer art and craft classes for primary school pupils. The craft classes were organised to increase…
Kano Govt to activate, support 250 cooperative groups
The Kano State Government says it will activate and support 250 cooperative groups across the state as an empowerment strategy. Alhaji Jamilu Abbas-Kiru, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups to…
Police smash drug cartel in kano
A team of policemen from Kano state Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued…
Niger Republic: Don’t take military action against junta, JNI cautions
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Saturday, cautioned Nigeria and the authorities of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to take military action against the junta in Niger Republic….
Video: Youth corps members will not be deployed to Niger — NYSC Official
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there is no plan to deploy youth corps members to Niger Republic to fight a war to restore democracy in that country. The NYSC Director,…
Wanted criminal surrenders to Police in Kano
Nasiru Abdullahi, popularly known as Chile Maidoki, who is among the three notorious criminals on the wanted list of Kano state Police Command, on Saturday, surrendered to the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed…
Kano Govt dissolves NAKSS Executive, inaugurates planning committee
Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, the Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education has dissolved the Executive Committee and Senate of the National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS). Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata, who is the…
KNSG to review Censorship Board Law, regulate social media
In a bid to reduce social vices in the society, Kano State Government says it will review Kano State Censorship Board Law to regulate the activities of social media handles in the…
Sa’adatu Rimi University trains students on skills acquisition
Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano, has begun training its students on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship to enable them to acquire skill and knowledge outside their areas of academic specialisation. Vice Chancellor…
Naira gains by 4.31% at investors, exporters window
The Naira on Friday appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N743.07 at the Investors and Exporters window. The Naira gained by 4.31 per cent when compared with N776.50 for which it exchanged…
ECOWAS Military Chiefs announce decision on Niger Republic
ECOWAS defence chiefs on Friday said there should be comprehensive approach that encompasses political, security and diplomatic dimensions in addressing the situation in Niger Republic. The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff…
Institute urges ECOWAS to go ahead with use of force against Niger coupists
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to go ahead with its planned use of force to dislodge the coupists in the…
Court stops Obaseki’s impeachment moves against deputy, Shuaib
The Federal High Court, Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo from impeaching his Deputy, Mr Phillip Shuaib over what he described as irreconcilable differences. Justice Ahmed…
Court summons: NLC threatens to embark on nationwide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would embark on a nationwide strike from Aug. 14, if the contemptuous Court summons are not withdrawn by the initiator. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC…
PDP Forum Criticizes Tinubu’s Economic Policies
The Kano Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), House of Representatives Contestants In 2023 general elections, has criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, with particular emphasis on the hike in…
Meet Maryam Shetty, Tinubu’s 44-yr-old Female Ministerial Nominee From Kano
By Maryam Rabiu and Rukkayat Sadauki In a nation filled with inspiring individuals, Maryam Shettima Ibrahim, known as Maryam Shetty, stands out as a remarkable force driving positive change across multiple fields….
Alleged N4 Billion Fraud:Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Principal Suspect
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested one Bala Muhammad Inuwa, the principal suspect in the ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent diversion of over…
PAZ Oil directors, Esther Shehu, David Kpanaki remanded in prison over illegal sale of vessel, others
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ilorin has remanded two, Esther Shehu and David Kpanaki for criminal conspiracy, cheating, screening an offender and obstruction. Chief Magistrate, Ibrahim Muhammed remanded the defendant to enable…
Military neutralises 36 terrorists, arrests 163 criminals – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last two weeks eliminated 36 terrorists and apprehended no fewer than 163 suspected criminals and gunmen across…
It is too late for the late comers: A response to a so -called “Quranic reciters Group”
As the saying goes, remember not only to say the right thing in the right place,but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” Benjamin Franklin…