Ahmad Muhammad. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from various countries around the world. He said that all stages of…
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Emirship Tussle: Court reserves judgment in suit filed by 15th Emir of Kano
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Friday, has reserved judgement on the enforcement of fundamental rights of the 15th deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero. Ado-Bayero, through his counsel…
KPF Pledges Support for Talented Youth, Sponsors Blind Glasses Inventor
By Ibrahim Hamisu, Kano The Kano Patriotic Front (KPF) has pledged to sponsor the education and development of Ilyasu Aminu Alkasim, a 17-year-old boy who invented ‘Blind Glasses’, a revolutionary device that…
Kano: Customs generates N50.7bn from January to May
The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said it generated a total of N50.7 billion from January to May as revenue. It said the amount generated was a testament…
Transportation Minister Advises States To Develop Own Transport Policy
By Abdullahi Yusuf Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’id Ahmed Alkali,has encouraged states in the federation to develop their own Transport Policy in order to stimulate a well-developed transportation sector for the country….
9,303 terrorists killed, 9562 fighters surrender in 1 Year – SCIPC
No fewer than 9,303 have been killed, 6,998 arrested and 9,562 Boko Haram/ISWAP combatant fighters and their families surrendered to security forces in the last one year. The Director Defence Media Operations,…
Security Beefed Up in Kano as Federal High Court Hears Emirate Tussle Case
By Salisu Hamisu Ali In anticipation of today’s high-profile hearing, security measures have been significantly mounted across Kano as the Federal High Court prepares to deliberate on the contentious Kano Emirate Tussle…
Do more to protect students, NANS tells ACU authorities
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the management of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, to do more in protecting its students. The NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, stated this in…
In Memoriam: Ado Bayero’s Enduring Impact on Nigeria’s Cultural Landscape
Alhaji Dr. Ado Abdullahi Bayero CFR, LLD, JP, remains an indelible figure in Nigerian history, particularly in the region of Kano. From his ascension to the throne as the Emir of Kano…
Wike, one of best appointees of current administration – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike “is one of the best appointments ever made in the history of the current democratic dispensation. The President stated this on Wednesday in…
Environmental Scientist Proposes Sustainable Transport Policy For Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf An environmental scientist,Umar Saleh Anka, has proposed an ambitious policy plan to transform the Kano State transportation sector. Tagged:”Sustainable Transport in Kano: A Greener Future,”the draft aims to transform…
MTN Foundation announces 2024 annual scholarship for undergraduates
The MTN Foundation on Wednesday announced the opening of its 2024 Scholarship Programme dedicated to aiding Nigerian students in their academic pursuits. The Executive Director, MTN Foundation, Ms Odunayo Sanya, said in…
Indian PM Modi resigns, stays in office awaiting new govt.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tendered his resignation to the country’s President Droupadi Murmu, after his cabinet recommended the dissolution of the lower house of parliament Lok Sabha. Murmu accepted…
Editors Condemn Increasing Spate of Journalists’ Abduction In Nigeria
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the increasing sequence of abduction and arrest of journalists in the country by security agencies, “especially the Nigeria Police Force, under…
Court orders substituted service on Ganduje, others
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, granted an order seeking to serve the Chairman All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who is charged with alleged bribery and misappropriation. The Kano State…
Heritage Bank; NDIC begins payment of depositors’ insured sum — MD
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), says it will begin payment of insured sum to 2.3 million depositors of Heritage Bank in-liquidation this week. The Managing Director of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan,…
ICPC Chairman Charges ACTU Members to be Models of Integrity
Ahmad Muhammad. The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has charged members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit of various Ministries…
Customs’ Trade Modernisation Project Set to Generate $250 Billion for Nigerian Government
By Muhammad Bashir The General Manager of the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), Ahmad Ogunshola, on Tuesday 4th June, 2024, expressed optimism that the Customs Modernisation Project will yield significant economic benefits to…
NSCDC Apprehends Five Suspected Vandals, Motorcycle Thieves in Kano
The Anti-Vandalism Unit of the NSCDC, Kano command, has arrested two suspected vandals, Adnan Umar (26) and Musa Shuayb (24), during midnight patrols along IBB Way in Kano. The duo is suspected…
Strike: Nigerian Airspace remains open – NAMA
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has assured the general public and airline operators that the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has not affected the Nigerian airspace. Mr Abdulahi…
NAF airstrikes knockout terrorists’ camps in Kaduna, Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch and Hadarin Daji have eliminated terrorists’ enclaves killing scores in Kaduna and Katsina States. This is contained in a…
New National Anthem captures whole essence of our being, says NUJ President
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalist. (NUJ), Dr Chris Iziguzo has that the now new anthem captures the whole core of being Nigerians. Isiguzo made this known in an interview…
Hajj: Saudi approves 2 clinics for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah
The Saudi Ministry of Health has granted an approval for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to operate two main clinics for the Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah. The Executive Chairman of…
Strike: WAEC appeals to NLC, TUC to consider candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to the organised labour to consider students sitting for West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, as it plans an indefinite strike. The Head of…
AHBN, AFENET Establish CoP in Kano to mitigate zero dose children immunization
African Health Budget Network( AHBN) in partnership With African field Epidemiology Network ( AFENET) and support from GAVI embark on mitigation children with zero dose immunization in Kano state. Speaking during launching…