By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has given N25 million each to the Community Re-orientation Committees(CRCs) in the 44 local government areas in the state to enable them carry out minor repairs…
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Children Task Kano Govt on Better Social Services as Youth Demand Establishment of Youth Trust Fund at KANET Quarterly Lecture
The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) successfully hosted its Quarterly Lecture Series last week that brought together various stakeholders that discussed critical issues and share insights on children and youth development in…
Food insecurity: Nigerians are hungry, APC chieftain tells Tinubu
Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the issue of high cost of food items in the country. Oyintiloye…
Former NLC President kidnapped in Kaduna
A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Takai Shamang has been abducted in his hometown, Biniki, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Shamang, 78, was also a…
National grid fully restored after partial collapse -TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says national grid was restored at about 9.57 p.m. on Saturday after a partial collapse. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah in a statement in…
NUJ condemns abduction of Kaduna journalists, families
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has vehemently condemned the abduction of its members on Saturday at about 10:30 pm in Kaduna. The condemnation is contained in…
All I want is joint custody, Davido tells Sophia Momodu
Nigerian Afrobeat megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has addressed the ongoing child custody dispute with Sophia Momodu, mother of his first daughter, saying, all he asked for is joint parenting….
Saudi leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on election victory
Saudi Arabia’s leaders have congratulated Iranian reformist Masoud Pezeshkian on winning the presidential election and expressed interest in the growth of ties with his country. In 2023, Saudi Arabia and its regional…
Power restored at Aliko Dangote varsity after KEDCO disconnection
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has reconnected power supply to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, after the payment of N100 million. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Yakasai, confirmed…
Court delivers judgment in suit seeking Ganduje’s removal Sept. 18
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Sept. 18 for judgment in a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
Tubless Appointed as Vice Chairman of Kano Professional Photographers Association
The Vice Lead of the Africa Study in Nigeria and prominent development journalist Musa Sani Aliyu has congratulated Nasiru Rabi’u Tubless on his recent appointment as the Vice Chairman of the Kano…
Emir Sanusi Commends Gov. Yusuf For Paying Attention To Pensioners, Girl Child Education
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his significant efforts in addressing the plight of pensioners in the state and paying attention to girl child…
Senator Barau backs Senator Kawu’s quest for the establishment of Federal Medical Center in Rano
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has thrown his weight behind a bill sponsored by Senator Kawu Sumaila for the establishment of a Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Rano,…
Emirship Tussle: Bayero’s counsel withdraw legal services
Mr Abddul Muhammed SAN and other counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, in the ongoing Kano emirship tussle have withdrawn their legal services before the State High Court. The…
Samoa Agreement signed in the Interest of Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday assured Nigerians that it will not enter into any international agreement that will be detrimental to the interest of the country and its citizens. The Minister of…
Tourism: Jigawa Transfers Baturiya Game Reserve To FG
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Jigawa State Government has announced its intention to transfer the management of the Baturiya Game Reserve, also known as the Hadejia Wetland, to the National Park Service….
2024 NADCEL: Chief of Army Staff Calls for Enhance Strategies to Combat Conflicts
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the need for the Nigerian Army to continually review and adapt its strategies and tactics to combat…
Kano Govt Mulls Establishing Libraries In All 44 LGAs
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has expressed its determination to provide befitting and well-equipped public libraries in all the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Acting Executive Secretary of…
Kano govt to host major education recovery conference
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Kano State Government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an…
Appeal Court nullifies order on defection of pro-Wike lawmakers
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the order of a Rivers high court which restrained Martin Amaewhule and 24 others from parading themselves as lawmakers of the state assembly….
Emirship Tussle: Judge Restrains Lawyers From Granting Media Interviews
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Kano State High Court has on Thursday restrained lawyers from granting media interviews in the ongoing Kano Emirates Tussle case. The Presiding Judge, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, gave the…
Governor Namadi approves N3.5b to support 30,000 farmers affected by COVID-19
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 30,000 farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Jigawa state are to receive support from Jigawa State Government. The move was announced to news men shortly…
Crime Busting: Kano Police Command Arrests 149 Suspects
By Abdullahi Yusuf No fewer than 149 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for various offences, from June 24 to July 4,2024. Out of the figure, a total…
NAF kills terrorists in aerial bombardment in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. This is contained in a statement…
NDLEA proposes mandatory drug test for prospective couples in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has proposed a mandatory drug test for prospective couples as part of measures to reduce drug abuse in the state. The NDLEA Commander…