By Salisu Hamisu Ali The National Association of Kano State Students(NAKSS) has appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Philantropists and political appointees to assist students of Bayero University Kano(BUK) to enable them…
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Islamic New Year: Governor Namadi Celebrates With Muslim Ummah
Governor Mallam Umar Namadi extends his warmest greetings and sincere wishes to Jigawa State citizens and all Muslim faithful across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1445 AH….
INSIGHT: Nurture Your Children On Entrepreneurial Path & Teach Them How To Plan Their Spending – Na’ im Sulaiman
Entrepreneurship is a vital part of any thriving economy. In an emerging country like Nigeria, it is essential to teach children the concept of money, get them to be disciplined, and pay…
Hijrah: Kano Govt declares Wednesday public holiday
Kano State Government has declared tomorrow Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 a work – free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) new year. This was contained in a statement…
BREAKING: Market forces driving up petrol prices – NNPC
Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has blamed market forces for the increase in petrol pump price from N540 to N617 per litre.…
Nigeria Police Academy,Wudil, Introduces Programmes Towards Self Reliance
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigeria Police Academy,Wudil,Kano State,is to introduce programmes aimed at generating revenue towards self reliance. The Commandant of the Academy,AIG Sadiq Abubakar,disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the institution’s…
Nollywood actress Chika Ike unveils real estate coy
Nollywood actress, Chike Ike, has unveiled her real estate company, ‘Flipscript Homes’, to complement her achievements in business endeavours. The 37-year-old Onitsha born model, actress and business entrepreneur took to social media…
Again, Jigawa Govt warns officials against diversion of fertilizer, price hike
Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has again warned officials against hiking the price and hoarding of fertilizer in the state. Namadi gave the warning on Monday during the launch of the 2023…
Assembly approves 20 Special Advisers for Kano governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has approved the request of Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf for the appointment of 20 Special Advisers. The Speaker of the House, Ismail Falgore, read the governor’s request…
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 22.79% in June – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.79 per cent in June 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report…
Nigeria Confirms First Anthrax Case
The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday signed by Dr. Columba T….
Dangote tasks journalists on reportage of environmental sustainability
Dangote Group of companies on Monday tasked journalists on reportage of environmental sustainability for development purposes in Nigeria. Alhaji Aliyu Akoshile, Executive Director, Climate Africa Media Initiative Centre (CAMIC), gave the challenge…
Adamu Resigns As APC National Chairman
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling party. According to New Telegraph Senator Adamu resigned his…
Tinubu To Unveil Initiative Against Insecurity In North-West – Vice President
The Vice President Kassim Shetima has explained that Military Solutions can not put an end to the insecurity and Insurgency in the country especially in the North. While responding to questions from…
NDLEA arrests Europe-bound teenage student with Meth consignment in Abuja
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) have arrested a 19-year-old student, Nnamani Daberechi for attempting to export 7.2 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in crayfish. The Director, Media and Advocacy,…
Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon of Muharram
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Muharram from Monday. The Sultan, who is also the President General, Nigeria…
Subsidy removal: Initiate concrete interim palliatives rather than picking hole in FG’s plan -Garba Fires Back Kano Govt
The immediate past administration in Kano state has called on the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) government to initiate and evolve concrete plan that will alleviate the suffering of the toiling masses…
CITAD Presents Gifts to Winners of its PWDs Creative Writing Competition
Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expressed readiness to champion the movement of improving living standard among people with special needs through opportunities for showcasing thier talents. Executive director of the…
Reporting The Hajj: Saudi Arabia deserves praise, not condemnation
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) is aware of the challenges faced in this year’s Hajj exercise owing to recent change of policy by Saudi Arabian authorities regarding service provision to the guests of…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to receive VP Kashim Shettima in Kano on Sunday
The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to receive the Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shettima on Sunday 16th July, 2023. Kashim Shettima would be in Kano on condolence visit…
NASS to revisit bill on constitutional roles for traditional rulers – Speaker
The Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, on Saturday in Zaria said the 10th assembly would revisit the bill seeking constitutional roles for traditional rulers. The speaker disclosed this during a courtesy…
Uzodimma raises workers salary, announces N5bn loan for farmers
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has announced a new minimum wage of N40, 000 for workers in the state to ease the pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The governor…
Police arrest woman seen beating her aged mother in social media video
The Police in Anambra has arrested one Ukamaka Udugbo from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating her 75-year-old mother under her care. The Divisional Police Officer of…
Rafsanjani Urges FG to Redirect Fuel Subsidy Savings to Infrastructure, Not ‘Insensitive’ N8,000 Monthly Palliative
Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, has criticized the proposed N8,000 monthly palliative by the Federal Government for 12 million households, calling it insensitive. He suggested…
Agency presents nutritional complementary food to women groups
The Gombe State Agency for Community and Social Development (CSDA) has presented 6,000 packs of nutritional complementary food and production equipment to some women groups under the domesticated NG-CARES Programme of GO-CARES….