Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has called for a transformative shift in the narrative surrounding poverty in the Northwest region, emphasizing that the area is richly endowed with both human…
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Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 months
The Senate, on Thursday, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) over “total violation of the Senate Standing Rules 2023 as amended. This followed the presentation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and…
Kano State Saves ₦42 Million by Eradicating Ghost Enrollees in Healthcare Scheme: A Bold Step Towards Transparency and Efficiency
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In a significant move to curb fraud and enhance accountability, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has successfully identified and removed 8,875 ghost enrollees…
Kiru Concerned Citizens Commend Anti-Graft Agency for Arresting LG Chairman for Land Grab
The concerned citizens of Kiru, based in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, have commended the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission for arresting Kiru Local Government Chairman Abdullahi Muhammad over allegations…
Kano Govt Signs Multi Billion Naira Roads Contract To Ease Transportation
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government on Monday signed multiple agreements for the construction of roads worth billions of Naira in parts of the state. The state Commissioner for Works and…
Kano Govt Launches Ramadan Feeding, Targets 91,000 Faithful Daily
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam,has launched the state 2025 Ramadan Feeding Programme, targeting 91,000 Muslims daily. A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information…
Kano Philanthropist Serves Free Ramadan Meals, Praises Allah For Opportunity
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Kano-based philanthropist(name withheld) on Sunday commenced serving of free Ramadan breakfast to vulnerables in ten centres in parts of the state. The beneficiaries are being served cooked rice,Kunun…
Ramadan: Sen. Musa Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Unity, Progress
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Sani Musa(APC Niger) has urged Muslims to use the Holy month of Ramadan to pray for a more united and progressive Nigeria. Musa made the call in a…
Saudi Arabia Declares Saturday, March 1, as First Day of Ramadan 1446H
The Saudi Royal Court announced on Friday evening that the Supreme Court has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446H. The decision follows the successful sighting…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers Local Government Election
The Supreme Court has invalidated the local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024. In a ruling delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court…
JUST IN: Supreme Court Upholds Judgment Halting Allocations to Rivers, Reinstates Amaewhule-led Assembly
The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling of a federal high court, which barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to…
ICPC Develops Strategic Action Plan To Combat Corruption
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) has developed a Strategic Action Plan to boost its fight against corruption in the country. The Plan which runs from…
SIDES Calls for Greater Inclusion, Government Support, and Professionalism in NGO Sector on World NGO Day 2025
As the world marks World NGO Day 2025, Sustainable Innovation and Development Solutions (SIDES) has called for greater inclusivity, government support, and professionalism in the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector to enhance social…
ICPC Lauds Media Support In Anti-graft Fight
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission(ICPC) has commended the Nigerian media for their support to the commission over the years. The Chairman of the commission,Dr Musa Adamu…
Ousted Speaker Obasa storms Lagos assembly
The ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed by his colleagues, stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, surrounded by security personnel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent observed…
NANS Elects Olushola Oladoja as New National President
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Olushola Oladoja as its new National President. Oladoja, a postgraduate student at the University of Jos, emerged victorious after securing 300 votes…
Dangote, again crashes PMS Price by N65 to N825 per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890,…
YSFON Celebrates Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years of Shaping Nigeria’s Sporting Future
By Ahmad Muhammad The President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Dr. Nasiru Gawuna has announced a programme of activities for its 60th anniversary. In a statement signed by Patrick Okpavuerhe,…
NIMASA commits to Strengthen Maritime Business Growth – DG
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. This is contained…
BREAKING: NNPP Suspends Kawu Sumaila, Rurum others
By Ahmad Muhammad The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has taken disciplinary action against some of its members, including a senator and legislators, over alleged anti-party activities. The State Chairman…
Kaduna varsity ASUU suspends strike
The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended the strike ir embarked upon on Feb. 18. This is contained in a statement issued by…
“I’m Aiming for Kano Governorship, Not APC Chairmanship” – Abbas Replies Minister Ata
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has stated that his ambition is to become the Governor of Kano, not to remain the APC Chairman in…
Empowerment: Sen.Barau Gives Kano APC Supporters 1037 Motorcycles, 63 Cars
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate,Barau Jibrin,on Sunday gave members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State 1037 motorcycles and 63 cars in appreciation for their support for…
Tinubu’s Minister Threatens to Quit APC if Abdullahi Abbas is Re-elected as Kano Chairman
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has declared his intention to resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) if Abdullahi Abbas is re-elected as the party’s…
Civil Society Groups in Kano Urge Government to Scrap Controversial NGO Profiling Committee
The League of Civil Society Organizations in Kano State (LCSOK) has called on the Kano State Government to immediately dissolve the recently established NGO Profiling Committee, citing concerns over constitutional rights, governance,…