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…
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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,…
Speaker, Nigerian Youth Parliament, Commends Dr. Aminu Zaria for His Commitment to Youth Empowerment
The Speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Idris Zakari, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Aminu Zaria at his private office to extend appreciation for his unwavering dedication to…
New Telegraph Names NNPC’s Mele Kyari Man Of The Year
In recognition of his transformative leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the New Telegraph Newspaper has honored Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, the 19th Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)…
NAFDAC Launches Safety Clubs in Gombe Schools to Tackle Drug Abuse
By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated its Consumer Safety Club at Government Girls Secondary School, Kaltungo, as part of efforts to…
Sokoto court adjourns social media activist’s trial
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday adjourned the case of Hamdiyya Sidi, a social media activist accused of public nuisance, to March 13 and 14 for defence. Chief Magistrate, Faruk Umar,…
APC schedules caucus, NEC meetings
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday. The party’s National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen…
Gov.Yusuf Receives New Telegraph Nigeria Best Governor Of The Year Award On Education
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been named best Nigerian Governor of the Year 2024 on Educational Development by the prestigious New Telegraph Newspapers. The award was presented…
NNPP Rep member, Galambi, defects to APC
A New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yusuf Galambi, has defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). Reading the defection letter at the plenary on Thursday in…
Open Letter to the Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Enhancing the Ramadan Feeding Program integrating NGOs and CBOs for improved Accountability and Effective Distribution
Your Excellency, The Executive Governor of Kano State, I extend my sincere greetings to you and commend your administration’s efforts in supporting the people of Kano, particularly through social welfare initiatives such…
Governor Yusuf signs Kano Center for Disease Control Law
The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made history by establishing the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Nigeria’s first state-level CDC. This landmark legislation marks a significant paradigm…
BREAKING: Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner for information and a prominent Ijaw leader, has passed away at the age of 97. In a statement, the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State,…