No fewer than 11 persons lost their lives while 16 others were injured, with one person rescued unhurt in an auto crash at Gaya junction along the Kano – Maiduguri road. The…
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I’m happy my successor still honours me—Umahi
Immediate past Ebonyi governor, Sen. David Umahi, says he is happy that his successor, Gov. Francis Nwifuru ,still honours him after leaving office. Umahi said this while speaking with newsmen after being…
Naira will continue to appreciate against dollar – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the Naira would continue to appreciate against dollar at the forex market. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson of the Vice-President in a statement on Saturday,…
ITF expends N1.1bn on SIWES allowances in 2023 – D-G
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says it paid a total sum of N 1.1 billion as students and supervisory allowance, under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 2023. The Director…
Kwankwaso’s entry into NNPP propelled party to prominence – Habib
A member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Kano Malam Hisham Habib has asserted that the entry of the national leader and also presidential candidate in 2023 Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso has…
NNPC Ltd, First E&P Achieve 20,000bpd Production at OML 85
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset,…
Tinubu appoints boards of NAICOM, SEC
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is contained in a statement by…
Kwankwaso betrayed my trust – NNPP founder
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasaya Movement to hijack the party structure is a betrayal of…
Tailor jailed 9 months for assault, willful damage
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Friday, sentenced a 32-year-old tailor, Samaila Aminu to nine months imprisonment for assault and wilful damage. The Magistrate, Mr Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the defendant…
Tinubu is listening, proactive – says Ribadu
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s astute approach and proactive strides in addressing the country’s security challenges is yielding…
Students loan: 1.2m to be in first batch of beneficiaries
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration number, National Identification Number and Bank Verification Number are major requirements for accessing Students Loans. The Managing Director of NELFUND,…
Food security: Poultry industry contributes over 25% to Nigeria’s GDP — FG
The Federal Government says the poultry industry in Nigeria contributes over 25 per cent of the agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food…
UPDATED: Federal High Court Restraints Ward Executives From Suspending Ganduje
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the purported suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, by his ward executives,to…
Alleged N80.2billion Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Yahaya Bello April 18
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He will…
Knights of St. John Lead Others to Host Aniagwu Golf Kitty
The Knights of St. John International will lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Ikoyi Club 1938, to celebrate the Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor John…
BREAKING: Ganduje secures court order to stop his suspension as APC National Chairman
The All Progressive Congress National Party Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje obtains Court Order stopping his Suspension from the Federal High Court. Read the court order below. More to follows…
Troops Rescue Another Chibok Girl, Children From Terrorists’ Captivity, Neutralize Three In Ambush
Nigerian Army troops deployed in the North East have continued to make significant stride in the fight against terrorism and insurgency with the recent rescue of Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who…
We’re committed to promoting Aminu Kano legacies — Gov Yusuf
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration would continue to keep the legacies of late Malam Aminu Kano by impacting positively on the lives of the people. Yusuf spoke in…
PDP Governors’ Forum pledges to strengthen party
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has pledged to work toward strengthening the party to regain its lost glories. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and the Chairman of the forum…
CGC BA Adeniyi: Where Dedication Meets Experience, Performance Yields Lasting Greatness
…charting a path to prosperity with CGC Adeniyi’s strategic leadership and diplomatic engagement In the ever-evolving landscape of Customs administration, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, emerges as an icon of commitment and…
Amidst Corruption Charges Against His Father, Ganduje’son Pays Solidarity Visit to Kano Anti-Graft Agency
An embattled son of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Abdulazeez Ganduje, on Wednesday paid a solidarity visit to the chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi…
The Ruling Party and The Opposition
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. In developed democracies, like USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc, otherwise known as the western world, one hardly hears about the opposition until during or near elections. The UK…
We’ll ensure economic security for Nigerians, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring comprehensive economic security for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this would be achieved through addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable…
Jigawa Governor Visits Three Wheat Farming Clusters, Interact With Farmers In Ethiopia
The Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi had a fruitful time with Wheat farmers in Ethiopia during a visit to three farming clusters in one zone to practically see and interact with…
Call EFCC to order, Yahaya Bello urges President Tinubu
Former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to call the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to order over alleged flagrant disobedience to court orders. The…