Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),has announced the party’s intention to make Rivers state a stronghold by 2027. Ganduje spoke on Saturday while inaugurating Tony Okocha and 22…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
Kano Residents Groan As Epileptic Power Supply, Water Scarcity contributes to their pain
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Some residents within Kano State Metropolis have lamented how lack of water and incessant power outage has contributed greatly to the untold hardship they are passing through in…
INEC denies fake news on Chairman’s death
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the public to disregard false reports regarding the death of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the…
NDLEA secures conviction of 12 drug peddlers in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command says it has secured the conviction of 12 drug peddlers in the state. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen…
National Troupe of Nigeria Embraces Technology to Revolutionize Cultural Dance
In a landmark move aimed at preserving and promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, the National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Open Innovation Access, a leading advocate for…
Demolition: Businessman threatens legal action against KNSG
A businessman, Ibrahim Mukhtar- Mohammed, has threatened to take legal action against the Kano State Government over the alleged demolition of his multi -Naira shop located on Zoo Road. Mohammed, who made…
Tinubu, Abbas, Governors, Senators, Ganduje, Others Grace Senator Barau’s Children’s Wedding
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, several governors, senators, and other notable dignitaries attended the wedding fatiha of the children of Deputy Senate President,…
“I’ll Live With This Trauma All My Life” — Tijjani Babangida Opens Up on Losing Family in Tragic Car Accident
Former Super Eagles winger Tijjani Babangida has shared his heartbreaking experience of losing his family in a car accident earlier this year. The tragic incident occurred on May 9, 2024, along the…
Tinubu to present 2025 Budget to joint session of NASS Dec 17
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly. This was disclosed by President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on…
BREAKING: Governor Yusuf reshuffles cabinet, drops SSG, scraps COS portfolio
In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement…
Nigeria’s media landscape remains vibrant, says information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s media landscape remains vibrant and enjoys press freedom. Idris made this assertion at the 2024 Annual Conference of the International Press…
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Celebrated Globally as Edupreneur of the Year at WEBCon 2024, India
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi In a world where education serves as the cornerstone for global progress and innovation, exceptional leaders emerge to redefine the boundaries of learning and development. Among these visionaries…
Emirate Crisis: Emir Sanusi Vows To Take District Head To Bichi
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II,has assured the people of Bichi in Bichi Local Government Area, that the Emirate Council will take their District Head to them peacefully….
Human Rights Day: SERAP, NGE call for immediate release of journalists in detention
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on President Bola Tinubu to order immediate and unconditional release of journalists in detention. SERAP and NGE…
Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, Ogechi lyrics lead Google search
Google, on Tuesday, unveiled the ‘2024 Year in Search’ for Nigeria with Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics leading the trends search. The Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Google West Africa,…
Alleged Fraud: Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Bail Application
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has declined a bail application filed by Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, describing the application as premature. In her…
Kano revenue service launches revenue growth initiative
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has launched a new initiative aimed at significantly increasing the state’s revenue generation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NA ) reports that the initiative, unveiled…
Troops clear IPOB camps in Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, recover arms
Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, have cleared the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in…
Police foil kidnap attempts, rescue 20 passengers in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State, has foiled kidnap attempts and rescued 20 passengers in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by…
French embassy to empower 1,500 youths on agric. dev’t in Kano
The Kano State Government has secured a project from the French Embassy aimed at empowering 1,500 youths through some agricultural development programmes to boost the state’s economy. The State Commissioner for Higher…
Borno Govt Disburses N987m to 7,716 traders affected by flood
The Borno Government has disbursed N987m to 7,716 traders affected by the September 10 flood disaster in Maiduguri. Engr. Baba Gujbawu, Chairman of the Flood Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee, disclosed this on…
Appeal Court set aside Kano anti-corruption boss’ suspension
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, set aside the order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), suspending Mr Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission…
UPDATED: Police Seal Kano Emir’s Palace, Restricts Sanusi’s Movements
By Abdullahi Yusuf Heavily armed policemen have sealed the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II,restricting his free movement. The security personnel took over the palace as early as 6…
BREAKING: Security Operatives Surround Kano Emir’s Palace, Restrict Movement
Heavily armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have surrounded the Kano Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit from the premises. Reports indicate that Emir…
BREAKING: Four Labour Party Lawmakers Defect to APC
Four members of the House of Representatives have officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, made the announcement during…