In a move that reinforces his commitment to advancing education and supporting academic institutions across Africa, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Chairman and Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, and his foundation…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
Few judges give judiciary bad name – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that while the judiciary has many upright and courageous judges, a few of them are giving it a bad name. Justice Kekere-Ekun,…
NANS Honors Dr. Samira Buhari on Her Birthday: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Empowerment
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), representing more than 40.2 million students across Nigeria, today celebrated Dr. Samira Buhari on her birthday. Recognized as a distinguished leader, philanthropist, and women’s empowerment…
Gov Yusuf Proposes 549 Billion For 2025
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Friday proposed a budget of the sum of N549,160,417,663.00 for the 2025 fiscal year. Yusuf presented the budget proposal to the State…
Open Letter to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Strategic Recommendations for Alleviating Hardship in Nigeria, Inspired by Former President Muhammadu Buhari Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I extend my sincere greetings and best wishes for your continued leadership as…
NSCDC Kano Command Apprehends Suspected Armed Robber After Brutal Attack on Resident
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Amir Mohammed, suspected of attempted murder and armed robbery. According to SC Ibrahim…
‘His patriotism and love for our dear state are indisputable’ – Gov Yusuf Commends Kwankwaso During 2025 Budget Presentation
During the presentation of the 2025 fiscal year budget, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf took a moment to commend Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for his continued guidance and support to the administration….
2024’ll be world’s hottest year on record – EU scientists
This year is “virtually certain” to eclipse 2023 as the world’s warmest since records began, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. The data was released ahead of…
Millions of children experience daily domestic violence in schools, homes globally – WHO
Hundreds of millions of children and adolescents around the world face daily violence in their homes, schools, and elsewhere which could have lifelong consequences. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said this on…
Emir Sanusi lauds Tinubu, Yusuf over release of minors
The Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sanusi II has commended President Bola Tinubu for the release of minors arrested in connection with the EndBadGovernance protests in August. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Tinubu mourns Lagbaja, postpones FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting till another date to be announced. Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the council meeting was postponed in honour of…
JUST IN: Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja Passes Away at Age 56
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced with deep sorrow the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Lt. General Lagbaja passed away…
BREAKING: National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Nation into Darkness
The national grid has experienced yet another collapse, leaving the country in darkness and sparking concerns over the stability of power infrastructure. This incident follows multiple collapses in October, during which the…
Equatorial Guinea Restricts WhatsApp Multimedia Sharing Amid Scandal
In response to a high-profile scandal, the Government of Equatorial Guinea has limited its citizens’ ability to download and share multimedia files on WhatsApp when using mobile data. The move is part…
Court strikes out treason charge against minors after FG’s withdrawal
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, struck out the treason charge preferred against the minors who participated in the August #EndBadGovernance protest following its withdrawal by the Federal Government. Justice…
JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Detained Over #EndBadGovernance Protests
President Bola Tinubu has ordered release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday….
Zamfara indigenous students in Cyprus fell in quandary
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State indigenous students studying in Cyprus have been thrown into conundrum following alleged negligence of the State Government to settle their backlogs of their school fees and…
MAUN Varsity President Commiserates With Ex-Minister Gwarzo Over Removal From Office
By Abdullahi Yusuf The President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria(MAAUN),Prof.Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo,has commiserated with former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, over his recent removal…
Kwankwaso Felicitates Rep Bichi Over Doctorate Degree Award
By Abdullahi Yusuf A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State, Dr Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso,has congratulated the member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Abubakar Kabir Bichi,on his…
BREAKING: Ali Madaki Exits Kwankwasiyya, Urges Independence for Governor Yusuf
Ali Madaki, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and representative for the Dala Federal constituency, has officially announced his departure from the Kwankwasiyya political group, founded by former…
SUSO Initiative Condemns Nigeria’s Detention of Minors Protesting Hunger and Poor Governance
In a strong rebuke, the Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) Initiative has publicly condemned the Nigerian government for detaining minors who took part in peaceful protests against hunger and poor governance. According…
Federal University Dutsin-Ma Awards Honorary Doctorate to Hon. Abubakar Bichi
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree during the 9th convocation…
Northern Youths Urge President Tinubu To Withdraw Charges Against Minors
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Northern Youths Assembly has asked President Bola Tinubu to order the withdrawal of all charges against the minors being tried for alleged participation in the recent EndBadGovernance protests…
Sanusi Bature’s Mission: Partnering with Stakeholders to End Sickle Cell Births in Kano by 2034
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Development Journalist In Kano State, Nigeria, a passionate advocate for health reform has set an ambitious goal: eliminating sickle cell births within the next decade. Malam Sunusi Bature…
Rivers State Government Denies Reports of Oil Shutdown Ordered by Governor Fubara
The Rivers State Government has refuted a viral social media post alleging that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of oil operations across the state. The post, widely circulated online, claimed that…