The founder of a London-based organization, Clear Solutions, Dr. Charlie Jeong, has lauded Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria for its firm determination to promote global health and development in Africa through…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
UN chief demands better protection for journalists on environment beat
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous Guterres said this in his message to mark the…
Ex-gov. of Katsina, Ibrahim Shema joins APC
Former governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shema, was the state governor between 2007 and 2015, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)….
No ‘big’ shoulders to cry
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. A typical villager I know, even his appearance gives him away, finished in one of the premier universities in the country with a very good result. He finished…
Anti-graft agency arrests 3 govt officials aiding foreign nationals secure citizenship
The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Agency, has arrested three senior officials of the state government for allegedly recommending illegal migrants to secure Nigerian citizenship. The Chairman of the agency, Muhuyi…
Chief of Air Staff lauds Gov. Yusuf’s Logistics Support to Combat Security Threat in Kano
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal, Hasan Bala Abubakar has applauded the support of Kano state government under the stewardship of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf towards strengthening it’s operational mandate…
Obaseki Commends NEPL for Sustained Partnership, Contributing to Devt of State’s Energy Sector
… as firm acquires Ointment III asset, commences production of 12,000 barrels per day The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of…
Nigeria economy to experience significant growth soon – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that the Nigerian economy would experience significant growth soon. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st…
Khalil/Naseni And The Take From The Tinubu Trip
By Bala Ibrahim. It is no longer news that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is out of the country. He left the shores of Nigeria since last week, on official assignment to some…
Fuel scarcity: NSCDC intercepts tanker loaded with over 20000 liters of PMS in Kano
Amidst shortage of petroleum products, operatives of the anti vandalism unit of the NSCDC, Kano State Command have intercepted a tanker with premium motor spirit (petrol) along Ibrahim Taiwo road in the…
Military kills 715 terrorists, rescues 465 kidnap victims in April – DHQ
Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the month of April. The Director, Defence…
Military court martials 12 personnel over Tudun Biri bombing incident – DHQ
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, says 12 personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna…
Kano CP Celebrates One Year In Office, Lists Achievements
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Commissioner of Police in Kano State,Usaini Gumel, says the Police Command under his watch has arrested and prosecuted more than 3,000 criminals for various offences in the last…
Nigerian Minister of Power is Unserious
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. It is out of my character to be uncharitably disrespectful to others, especially the top people in the society. But the recent statement attributed to the Nigerian Minister…
Sugar: Dangote targets 700,000MT domestic production by 2029
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, has unveiled the company’s target of producing 700,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar in the next five years. Dangote, who disclosed this at the…
Ganduje’s Suspension: Court Fixes May 27 For Hearing
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Kano High Court has fixed May 27 for hearing of three applications in the case of the suspension of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi…
Fuel queues will be cleared by May 1, says NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out Wednesday, May 1. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, told the…
Government places high premium on citizen engagement, says Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, met with the Senior Special Assistants to the President on Community Engagement to strengthen their partnership and renew their commitment to disseminate information…
Fuel Scarcity Paralyzes Kano City, Commuters Stranded
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A severe shortage of commercial vehicles has hit the streets of Kano City, as fuel scarcity continues to grip several states in Nigeria. The scarcity, attributed to a…
JAMB releases 2024 UTME results with 64,624 results under investigation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who participated in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with 64,624 results under investigation. The Board Registrar, Prof….
Alleged Ganduje Fraud: Court To Decide On Charges Service Through Substitute Means May 16
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Kano High Court has fixed 16, May, 2024, to rule on wether Criminal Charges can served to Former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his Wife, Hafsat Ganduje, and six…
Assembly passes Kano Pre-Marital Health Screening Bill
Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to compel intending couples to undergo HIV, hepatitis and sickle cell anaemia screening before marriage. The passage followed deliberations in…
BREAKING: Gov Obaseki raises minimum wage to N70,000
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000. The governor made the announcement at the inauguration of the newly built…
Alleged abuse of office: Emefiele challenges court’s jurisdiction
The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Monday challenged the jurisdiction of an Ikeja Special Offences Court to hear the alleged abuse of office and multi billion dollars…
Tukur Mamu: Court warns FG against lack of diligent prosecution
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, warned the Federal Government (FG) against lack of diligent prosecution in the charge filed against former terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the…