The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has instructed the State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, to immediately begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminilayi Fubara. Chief…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
I got N880,000 not N1m after my kidney was removed -16-year-old boy tells court
A 16-year-old boy, on Tuesday, told FCT High Court in Zuba that he was given N880,000 cash by Mr Emmanuel Olorunlaye, in Alliance Hospital, Abuja, after his kidney was removed. The teenager…
No moral justification for stopping N35,000 wage award—Labour
The Organised Labour says there is no moral justification for the Federal Government to stop the payment of monthly N35,000 wage award to workers. Mr Etim Okon, the President of Association of…
Korea to assist Nigeria on security challenge
The Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Mr KIM Pankyu, has promised to explore avenues of assisting Nigeria to tackle the security challenge in the country. He said this at a…
Naira appreciates further, gains by 3.3% Naira
The Naira on Monday further appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,354.21 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian…
Hon Jaji disputes masterminding protest against Defence Minister at EFCC premises
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Honorable member House of Representatives representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has debunked media reports which accused him of masterminding the protest against…
Zamfara Assembly extends Council Administrator’s tenure
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State House of Assembly has confirmed the extension of Zamfara local government councils interim administrators to run the affairs of their councils to the next six months….
SEC considers Naira delisting from cryptocurrency P2P platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says there is the need to delist the Naira from cryptocurrency Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platforms. The acting Director-General, SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at a virtual…
Gombe to experience 143 days of rainfall – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has said that Gombe State would experience 143 days of rain this season. The Agency stated this during the presentation of its 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP)….
Plateau government injects N327 Million into PLASCHEMA to boost healthcare service
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Director-General of Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), Agabus Mannaseh, said the state government has allocated the sum of 327 million naira towards bolstering health care….
Rep. Abubakar Bichi Settles School Registration Fees for 3000 Students
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation, led by Honourable Member Representing Bichi Federal Constituency, has disbursed a total of N81,106,152.83 to cover the registration and tuition fees of over…
30% of Kano inmates empowered with skills to cater for family needs – NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 30 per cent of its convicted inmates have been empowered with various vocational skills to cater for the needs of their families. SC…
Blasphemy: Court to hear cleric’s appeal challenging death sentence May 9
A Kano State High Court Division of Appeal on Monday, fixed May 9, to hear a suit filed by a Kano Cleric,Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death by hanging for…
Kano Commission Of Inquiry On Political Violence Holds Inaugural Sitting, Pledges Fairness
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Commission of Inquiry For Political Violence and Cases of Missing Persons that occurred in the state from 2015 to 2023, on Monday held its Inaugural sitting…
Chad holds presidential election after 3 years of military rule
Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher in democracy, but instead it appears likely to solidify the interim president’s grip on power. General…
Why Do They Want Mele Kyari Out?
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. There is an ongoing campaign by an organisation known as the ‘Tinubu & Shettima National Support Groups’, led by one Mr. Eniola Ehinafe, to have Mele Kyari removed…
Enhanced Human Capital Through Nutrition: Aliko Dangote Foundation highlights role of faith leaders
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by…
We’re finished if artificial intelligence is allowed to control humanity – says Cleric
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, says humanity is doomed if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is allowed to control human beings. Ezeokafor said this on Sunday at the Retreat…
No Journalist Was Hit By Stray Bullet At Kano Govt. House – Spokesperson
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government has denied reports that a Journalist was hit by a stray bullet at the Government House,Kano, on Friday. A statement by the Spokesperson to Governor…
MAAUN Committed to Promoting Internationalization– Prof. Gwarzo
The founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has stressed the need for universities to collaborate with their counterparts across the globe to promote internationalization. Prof. Gwarzo…
MAAUN Niger Ranked Best Private University, Second Overall in Niger Republic
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN-Maradi) has achieved yet another milestone with its latest ranking as the second overall best university in Niger Republic by AD Scientific Index 2024 report. The…
Banditry: Idris vows to sign death warrant of convicted informants
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi says he will sign death warrant of any one convicted of volunteering information to bandits in the state. Idris gave the warning on Saturday during a visit…
Court bars police from arresting APC ward officers behind Ganduje’s suspension
A High Court in Kano State on Friday granted an exparte order restraining the Nigeria Police from inviting, arresting, and harassing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward officers behind the suspension of…
No student died in our hostel, says Dangote varsity
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, said on Friday that no student died in the university’s students’ hall of residence. The university’s Dean of Students’ Affairs,…
Kano CP Commends AMG Foundation, YOSPIS For Supporting Police Command
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Kano state commissioner of Police CP Muhammad Husaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc has commended Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG Foundation) and Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious…