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…
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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…
COWA Apapa Command Holds Maiden Meeting, Solicits Comptroller Olomu’s Support
By Muhammad Bashir As Nigeria Customs Service deploys Comptroller Babatunde Olomu to head Apapa Command, the Command’s chairperson of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Funsho Olomu, has called on officers’…
Northern Groups Coalition Partners Stakeholders To Combat Insecurity, Others
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Coalition of Northern Groups(CNG) is partnering with critical stakeholders to combat insecurity bedeviling the region. The critical stakeholders include Associations of Northern Artistes, Social Media Influencers and Bloggers….
Disregard false information on Deposed Emir Of Kano leading Friday prayers – Police
The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque….
Emir Sanusi appoints new ward head of Kofar Mazugal
The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sunusi II on Thursday approved the appointment of Hamisu Sani as the new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal in Dala Local Government Area of the state. The…
Anniversary: Group Felicitates Tinubu, Others, Bemoans State Of The North
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Northern Reform Organization(NRO) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his one anniversary as the President and Commander-In-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria. A statement signed by the group’s Director…
Plateau: TIC Chairmen of Jos South and Kanam give score card of office
From Tongnaan Bawa,Jos As Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen of Local government areas of Plateau state prepare to mark one year in office, they were tasked to present their stewardship of office. For over…
Supreme Court hears FG’s suit against 36 governors over LG funds June 13
The Supreme Court on Thursday fixed June 13 to hear a suit filled by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct in the handling of local government affairs….
Kano calm as District Heads, others pledge loyalty to Sanusi
Calm is gradually returning to the city of Kano following of tensions over the throne of Emir of Kano even Emir Lamido Sanusi enters into the 6th day of his reinstatement. The…