The Kano State Government has begun the demolition of illegal structures erected on government land across the state. The operation, led by the Kano State Task Force on Development Control, targets buildings…
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BREAKING: Senate to Resolve Disagreements on Proposed Tax Reform Bills
The Senate has scheduled a meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation for Thursday to address areas of disagreement on the proposed Tax Reform Bills. Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, announced…
Kano Education Emergency Improves Pupils’ Attendance – Investigation
By Abdullahi Yusuf The State of Emergency declared in the education sector by the Kano State Government has boosted attendance among primary school pupils in the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had…
Borno govt approves N730m scholarships for 26,888 indigent students
The Borno government has approved over N730 million for payment of scholarships to 26,888 indigent students. Mr Lawal Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, said this during the presentation…
Justice is not a privilege for the few, says Appeal Court President
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, says Justice is not a privilege for the few, but a right for all. Dongban-Mensem stated this while addressing the judges of…
Ado Bayero Family Clarifies Relocation of Daughter’s Wedding to Abuja
The family of Ado Bayero has issued a statement addressing widespread speculation about the relocation of their daughter’s wedding to Abuja. The bride, Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, is set to marry Jibrin…
Gombe First Lady Champions Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe The wife of the Gombe State Governor, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has reiterated her commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in the state, She expressed concern over…
Declaration of State of Emergency Bold, Timely- Community Leaders
By Ahmad Muhammad. Some Community leaders in Kano State on Wednesday commended the Kano State Government for launching the education revival programme in the State. Speaking with newsmen in Kano during an…
How Kano Grapples with Inadequate Toilet Facilities, Shortages of Teaching Staff in Schools
By Ahmad Muhammad. The shortage of staff and inadequate toilet facilities are two significant challenges that can hinder the learning process in some schools in Kano State Despite the effort of the…
Nigeria’s Tax Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Lessons for Northern Governors
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Nigeria’s new Tax Bill has sparked widespread debate, attracting both praise and criticism from various quarters. The bill, aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base, comes at a…
BKD Chairman lauds Gov Namadi for Multi – Million Solar Boreholes project in Masaya
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The executive chairman Birnin Kudu local government in Jigawa state, Muhammad Uba Builder has commended governor Malam Umar Namadi for locating N8.15 million solar powered Boreholes project in…
Zamfara NUJ delegates survive ghastly motor accident
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Eleven delegates who participated in the Wednesday Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Presidential and other exco elections held in Owerri state capital of Imo State had narrowly escaped…
BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO director-general
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term. In a post on X on Friday, WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September…
Association of Online Media Guild Congratulates New NUJ President
The Association of Online Media Guild (ASSOMEG) has extended its congratulations to Alhasan Yahaya on his election as the new President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). This was conveyed in…
JUST IN: Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading in Senate
The Senate has approved the second reading of four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. The bills were debated on Thursday, with Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Majority Leader, leading the…
An Open Letter to the Governor of Kano State
Your Excellency, Dr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, Nigeria Dear Sir, Subject: The Need for the Immediate Passage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in Kano State I…
NANS Demands Urgent Action on Digital Talent Development from Communications Ministry
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy to take immediate and decisive action on the implementation of its Digital Talent Development…
Jigawa Govt to adopt Use of NomTrack tools, urges CODE to report abnormalities
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to ensure citizens priority and participation in budget and project execution, the Jigawa state government expressed it’s readiness to adopt new digital system (NomTrack…
Uzodinma Challenges NUJ to Curb Disinformation and Strengthen Ethical Journalism
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to confront the growing challenges posed by social media practitioners spreading false information nationwide. He emphasized…
Court reserves ruling in Kano LG allocation case
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, reserved ruling in a suit filed by the National Union of Local Government Employees(NULGE) against the Central Bank of Nigeria and others from withholding Kano…
Supreme Court bars Njoku from parading himself as APGA national chair
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, restrained Chief Edozie Njoku from parading himself as national chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Stephen Adah, affirmed the…
Erdoğan welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon, urges end to Gaza war
Turkey welcomes the ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in the capital Ankara on Wednesday. Erdoğan separately called for an end to the…
CITAD Advocates for Inclusion of PWDs in Kano’s Science, Tech Programs
As part of activities leading up to the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) paid an advocacy visit to the Kano State Ministry…
Kano Anti-graft Agency Seizes N1 billion Palliatives Rice, Seals Warehouse
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Agency has sealed a warehouse where palliatives rice worth more than N1 billion was diverted to. The facility which is located on…
Education: Stakeholders Laud Kano Government’s Revival Efforts
By Abdullahi Yusuf Some Stakeholders in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State have commended the State Government over its current efforts to revive education in the state, describing the measures as…