The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Monday, closed its case against the All Progressives Congress (APC) without calling any witness at the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal. The News Agency of…
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Dangote, Niger State, partner on fresh investment opportunities
The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and the Niger State Government are strengthening existing ties, while exploring fresh investment opportunities in the State. Speaking, weekend, at the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing…
School fees hike: ASUU president, others advise FG
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has urged the Federal Government to review the hike in fees in its schools. He urged the government to do…
BREAKING: Lagos confirms mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos state government says the bodies of 103 victims of #EndSARS protest in 2020 prepared for mass burial were not from the Lekki tollgate. The state government, in a statement released…
Shettima to represent Tinubu at food summit in Rome, Russia
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will on Sunday depart Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information,…
Barau appoints Abdullahi as COS, 6 others
Deputy President of Senate, Sen. Jibrin Barau, has announced the appointment of Prof. Muhammad Abdullahi as his Chief of Staff . Barau also announced Prof. Bashir Fagge, Special Adviser on Policy and…
Honoring the Legacy of Late Rt. Hon. Yusuf Falgore: A Selfless Leader and Loving Father
Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Falgore, a man of remarkable integrity and selflessness, was born seventy years ago in the heart of Falgore ward, Rogo Local Government Area, Kano State, in 1953. His…
Gwale Zumunta Group celebrates Kano Commissioner of Commerce’s appointment, honors civil service promotions
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Gwale Zumunta Group has organized a special event to celebrate the appointment of Abbas Sani Abbas as the Kano State Commissioner of Commerce, as well as the…
Ogun Police confirm 6 friends died after taking alcohol
Police in Ogun on Saturday confirmed the death of six friends after taking alcohol in their friends house in Ogbogbo, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of…
Kano Election Tribunal: Gov. Yusuf closes case with SSG as sole witness
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has closed his defence against the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Baffa-Bichi, as a sole witness. The…
Jigawa State to Renew Partnership with Sasakawa for Agricultural Advancement
A high-level delegation from the Sasakawa African Association (SAA) visited the Government House in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Friday in a courtesy visit to discuss the renewal of their partnership with the…
Court orders Kano Govt to pay N2m compensation, affirms right to own property
A Federal High Court in Kano on Friday, ordered the Kano State Government and other respondents to jointly pay two residents, Saminu Shehu and Tasiu Shehu, the sum of N1 million each,…
Setting the record straight: Hajj not a capital flight – By Fatima Sanda Usara
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) observed with dismay how some media outlets, for whatever reasons, have carried on with campaigns of calumny against the Commission despite several press briefings and…
NSCDC arrest 4 suspects, recover motorcycle in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested four suspects for alleged theft of a motorcycle at Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. The NSCDC Corps Commandant in…
Kano Governorship Tussle: Absence of Witnesses Stalls Gov Abba Yusuf’s Opening Defence
The absence of three witnesses on Friday, stalled hearing in Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)’s opening his defence at the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal. NAN reports that…
Kano Govt Suspends Three Principals Of Public Secondary Schools
Kano State government has ordered the immediate suspension of three principals of public secondary schools for dereliction of duty. This is contained in a statement by Ameen K. Yassar, Director Public Enlightenment,Ministry…
Prof. Gwarzo pays condolence visit to Chairman of Max Air, Mangal in Katsina
The Founder and Chairman Governing Council of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on Thursday led some management staff of the University to Katsina for a condolence…
Governor Namadi Appoints 2 Head of Agencies
Governor Malam Umar A Namadi has approved the appointment of the Executive Chairman and Permanent Members of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). This was contained in a statement signed…
JUST IN: Davido shares N237m to 424 orphanages
Music star Davido has disbursed N237 million to 424 orphanages in the country. The 29-year-old musician revealed this in a statement when he shared details of the disbursement of the funds to…
Michael Emenalo Appointed Director of Saudi Pro League
The Saudi Pro League has appointed former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo as its first director of football. The 57-year-old Nigerian will be responsible for overseeing all football matters in the league,…
Dangote Group trains journalists on digital reporting, seeks stronger partnership
The Dangote Group has trained no fewer than 50 Abeokuta-based journalists on digital reporting to enhance efficiency and service delivery. The Plant Director, Dangote Cement, Ibese, Mr Azad Nawabudden said at the…
Fire destroys shops in Kano market
A night fire has destroyed some shops at Kasuwar Rimi Market in Kano, firefighters said on Thursday. Saminu Abdullahi, spokesman of Kano State Fire Service said 10 shops were destroyed in the…
Kano Governorship: INEC closes case without calling any witness
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, closed its case against the All Progressive Congress (APC) without calling any witness at the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal. The News Agency of…
Kogi Central: Tribunal reserves judgment in petition filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi on Wednesday reserved judgment in a petition filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere of the…
Election petition: There was no telephone conversations between Tinubu and I, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola says there was no conversations between him and anyone concerning Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). Ariwoola made the clarification in a statement issued…