A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the remand of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application. Justice James Omotosho…
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BREAKING: Appeal court upholds Ododo’s election as Kogi governor
The court of appeal in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo of APC as the duly elected governor of Kogi state. In the judgment delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate…
Reps move to protect journalists against arbitrary arrest, detention
The House of Representative has resolved to probe alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists in the line of their constitutional duties by security agencies. The resolution is sequel to the adoption…
BREAKING: Kenya’s President Ruto fires almost entire cabinet after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced Thursday. According to CNN only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi…
Arraignment of ex-Power Minister, Mamman, stalled
The arraignment of Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, was, on Thursday, stalled at a Federal High Court, Abuja, due to ill-health. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Gov. Yusuf pledges to foster investor-friendly environment
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for investors in Kano State to stimulate economic growth and development. Yusuf spoke during a courtesy…
Dangote Pledges Additional Students’ Hostels, Others To ADUSTECH
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chancellor of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH), Wudil,Kano State, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged to construct three additional students’ hostel blocks and a befitting Senate…
Daurama Foundation Restores Access to Clean Water at Kuchingoro IDP Camp
The Daurama Foundation is pleased to announce the successful restoration of access to clean water at the Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. This transformative project has addressed one of the most…
CJN to judges: Task of cleaning ”augean stable”rests squarely on your shoulders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, saud the enormous task of cleaning the ‘Augean stable’ rests squarely on the shoulders of the new judges. Ariwola, therefore urged…
Traders Union Welcomes FG’s Tax Holidays On Maize, Wheat Importation, Urges Caution
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Harmonized Traders Union of Nigeria has expressed mixed feelings over the Federal Government’s moves to give Tax Holidays to the Importation of Rice, Maize, Brown Rice, Cowpeas…
Additional 12 state-owned tertiary institutions submit student data to NELFUND
The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the onboarding of an additional 12 state government-owned tertiary institutions to the student loan application portal. This is disclosed in a statement…
Tale of woes as bread scarcity hits Kaduna, Katsina, Kano
It is a tale of woes as an acute scarcity of one of Nigerians’ most popular staple foods, bread, has hit Kaduna, Katsina and Kano States. Checks by the Correspondents of the…
Lawan Warns of Potential Mass Protests Over Rising Food Prices
Ahmad Lawan, former President of the Senate, has warned that there could be mass protests if the three arms of government do not collaborate to reduce food prices and high electricity tariffs….
Urgent Call for Road Reform between Bauchi to Gombe: A Plea to Nigerian Government and State Representatives
Introduction: The road connecting Bauchi and Gombe states is in dire need of urgent attention and reform. This article serves as a plea to the Nigerian Government, as well as the Governors,…
AYAF Implores President Tinubu to Intervene in Dadiyata’s Protracted Abduction Case
Arewa Youth Advancement Forum (AYAF), led by Comrade Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, has issued a fervent appeal to President Bola Tinubu to utilize his executive authority to secure the prompt release of abducted…
Zamfara NSCDC trains Private Guards to boost security
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has trained 50 personnel of the Private Guards selected from various licensed companies. Speaking during…
Barau Optimistic As N/Assembly Set To Transmit North West Dev Com Bill To Tinubu For Assent
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will assent to the North West Development Commission (NWDC) Bill to address the challenges faced…
Terrorism And Banditry: Time To Take Back Sambisa And Other Forests
By Law Mefor Terrorists, bandits, and killer herdsmen have since declared war on Nigeria. Coming to terms with this situation is necessary for a better response and more workable strategies. The form…
UNICEF handover 12,500 Cartoons of RUTF to Jigawa govt, Laud gov Namadi
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The team of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday handed over 12,500 cartoon of Ready to Use Theurapy Food (RUTF) to Jigawa state government for distribution across…
BREAKING: Reps Request Suspension of Samoa Agreement Implementation
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement. The House has also resolved to investigate the agreement, which was signed by the…
Citizens groan as petrol scarcity worsens in Kaduna, Katsina, Kano
As petrol scarcity bites harder across Nigeria, motorists in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States are paying through their noses to get the now scarce commodity. Checks by Correspondents of the News Agency…
Ganduje unveils APC youth skills development programme in Lagos
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday unveiled the party’s Enterprise -Skills Development Training (EDET) Programme for youths in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria…
EXCLUSIVE: LGBT Group Leaves Kano After Hisbah Crackdown Order
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The NGO promoting LGBT rights in Kano, WISE Nigeria Initiative, has abruptly left the state following Governor Yusuf’s order to crack down on their activities. The group has…
Strike not imminent – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that strike is not imminent, if the Federal Government implements the agreements reached, in the next two weeks. Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, President of…
Gov. Yusuf Orders Crackdown on Groups Promoting LGBT Rights in Kano
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has instructed the Hisbah Board to crack down on groups suspected of promoting and advocating for LGBTQ rights in Kano, citing a…