From Tongnaan Bawa,Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has condemned the violent clash which occurred at Ponglong area of Lalin District of Mikang Local Government Area, between citizens of…
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NAHCON raises 2024 Hajj fare due to forex crisis
The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has raised the fare for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91. This is according to a statement released on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Fatima…
State Police: Between Invading Janjaweed Bandits And Soulless Terrorists And Fear Of Abuse
By Law Mefor For a while now, there has been a heated debate in Nigeria regarding the creation of state police. The majority of Nigerians think state police is a good idea…
Dangote Inaugurates 15 Billion Naira Nationwide Palliatives Distribution with One Million Bags of 10 kg Rice
In a bid to address the pressing needs of the less privileged during this time of hardship, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has initiated a nationwide monumental distribution of…
I’ll dedicate my birthday to nation building, no celebrations – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said he would dedicate his 72nd birthday to the task of building a more stable, secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. He also asked friends and associates wishing to…
Police arrest 58 criminal suspects, recovers Toyota jeep, bus, 2 AK-47 rifles in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola. The Adamawa state police command has paraded 58 suspected criminals for alleged committing various criminal offences in the state. Parading the suspects before the media as a first…
Nigeria’s Detainment of Binance Executives: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro Recent headlines have painted a picture of two Binance executives – Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan – being “unjustly” detained in Nigeria. While their situation maybe concerning, a…
State police: We’re fully ready to go in Lagos — Attorney General
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), says the state is fully ready for state police, only waiting for whistle to be blown for the creation….
How Kuriga school students were rescued – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the abducted Kuriga students were rescued through coordinated search and rescue operation conducted by the military in collaboration with local authorities and government agencies. The primary and…
Prove your N6 billion Ramadan feeding programme – Kano APC challenges Gov Yusuf
By Abdullahi Yusuf The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State has challenged the NNPP Government to prove the N6 billion it spent on this year’s Ramadan feeding programme. The State APC chairman,…
How fake news almost ruined my 40-year old marriage – Ex-minister
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, immediate past Minister of Information and National Orientation has recounted how fake news peddled on social media almost crashed his 40-year old marriage. The ex-minister gave the account in…
Military kills 106 terrorists, apprehends 103
The Defence Headquarters says that troops have neutralised 106 terrorists and arrested 103 in different operations nationwide in the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, said…
Kano Lawmaker Flags Off Distribution of 18,600 Bags of Grains to Constituents
A House of Representatives member, representing Ajingi,/Albasu/Gaya Federal Constituency, Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani Panda has flagged off distribution of 18,600 bags of grains to his constituents in Kano state. Speaking at the…
AMG Foundation donates wheelchairs to support students with disabilities at Sa’adatu Rimi University
By Hannatu suleiman Abba Students with physical challenges at Sa’adatu Rimi University in Kano receive wheelchair donations from the Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative with support from the Aminu Magashi Garba…
Our Post Graduate Students Can Propel Development In Nigeria – FULA VC
By Tukura Matthew. The Vice Chancellor Federal University of Lafia ( FULA), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman has said that the post graduate programmes of the University have continue to run with high…
My Administration Will Support All Nigerians Irrespective Of Party, Ethnic, Religious Affiliations – Tinubu
By Abdullahi Yusuf President Bola Tinubu says his administration will support all Nigerians, irrespective of their party, religious and ethnic affiliations. Tinubu also said that his Government would ensure that Nigeria and…
2 Nasarawa varsity students die, 14 injured in stampede over rice
The Federal Medical Centre, Keffi has confirmed the death of two Nasarawa State University, Keffi students in the Friday rush to loot bags of rice brought by the Nasarawa State Government. The…
FG launches mines marshal to combat illegal mining
The Federal Government has tasked the 2,220-strong Mines Marshal dubbed ‘Hayakin Kogo’ with rooting out illegal miners and enforcing the nation’s mining laws. This was contained in a statement signed by Segun…
Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills 4 in Kano
No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State. The Information Officer of the local government, Mr Tasiu Yahaya, confirmed…
Saraki sponsored 100 students in Kwara
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President of the 8th National assembly has sponsored 100 students to study at Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, in Kwara State, as part of his scholarships scheme….
Soludo And A New Anambra (3): The Two-year Scorecard
By Law Mefor Opposition politicians are sometimes able to admit the truth and provide unflattering praise. Yes, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration is doing remarkably well. Even the opposition in Anambra State…
FG appeals to SSANU, NASU to call off warning strike
The Federal Government has appealed to the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) to call off their seven-day warning strike. Mrs…
Magashi meets Kwankwaso, discuss Kano blueprint for sustainable Development projects
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba. Expert on International development and founder of AMG foundation, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba has expressed his readiness in supporting Kano state to implement sustainable projects. Dr Magashi highlighted…
NDE grants stater pack soft loan to 28 graduated CBTS in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The National Directorate of Employment NDE through its Vocational Skills’ Development (VSD) has disbursed a stater pack soft loan to 28 graduated community based training scheme (CBTS) trainees…
Governor Yusuf Distributes Palliatives to Hospital Patients
In a compassionate response towards alleviating the hardship faced by people in Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has initiated the distribution of palliatives to on admission in government hospitals across the…