By Comrade Abdullahi Ghali Basaf abdullahighali7@gmail.com Today marks the 56th birthday of Suleiman Abdurrahaman, fondly known as Kawu Sumaila (OFR), a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics and public service. Born on March…
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Troops neutralise ESN terrorists, clear hideouts in Imo – Army
The Nigerian Army troops have successfully cleared IPOB/ESN hideout at Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, neutralising one IPOB/ESN terrorist after an intense firefight on Saturday. The Director…
Investors oversubscribe CBN N1trn OMO bills
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully concluded the sale of government securities following the issuance of N1.053 trillion (680 million dollars) in short-term instruments. A statement issued on Sunday night…
Ramadan: Emir of Kano urges traders to reduce prices of foodstuff, others
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero has appealed to traders of essential commodities to reduce the cost of foodstuffs and other goods to enable the masses observe Ramadan with relative ease….
Kano Assembly assures passage of KNCDC, KSACA bills
The Kano State House of Assembly in collaboration with the state’s ministry of health and development partners has concluded a three-day retreat, assuring their commitment to the passage of Kano Centre of…
Convocation: BUK 5th Best University In Nigeria, Says VC
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University,Kano(BUK),Prof. Sagir Abbas, says the Institution is now ranked as the 5th best University in Nigeria. Prof.Abbas disclosed this at the 38th Convocation of…
Minister lauds BUK’s educational development drive
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has commended the Bayero University Kano (BUK), for the rapid progress made in science education towards repositioning the sector. Tahir stated this during the inauguration…
Zamfara NSCDC boss lauds Commandant General, marks 2024 Civil Defence Day
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha has extolled the laudable visions of the Corps Commandant General, Dr Abubakar…
Kano Police Command Arrests 65 Thugs, Others, From January To Date
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested 65 suspected thugs(Yandaba), 22 suspected thieves,25 suspected drug dealers,11 kidnap suspects and 9 suspected illegal Forex Hawkers from January to…
Another Group Seeks Kano Emirates’ Dissolution, Sanusi’s Reinstatement
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, Coalition of Political Analysts Forum, Democracy Protectors and Good Governance, has asked the Kano State House of Assembly to dissolve the four additional Emirates created by the…
Saudi Medical Team Successfully Separates Kano Conjoined Twins
By Ahmad Muhammad. In a landmark medical achievement, the Saudi Arabian medical and surgical team, has completed the separation surgery of Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, at the King Abdullah Specialist…
COWA Collaborates with Youth Association to Enhance Support for Women, Combat Drug Abuse
By Iruoghene Abra, Muhammad Bashir The National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), and wife of the Comptroller General of Customs, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi has expressed readiness to partner with…
We Will Clamp Down On Illicit Drug Dealers – Gov Yusuf
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government will clamp down on dealers of illicit drugs,as part of it’s efforts to check drug abuse, especially among youths in the state. Governor Abba Yusuf announced…
Kano Assembly Hosts 3-Day Retreat on Health Bills
Kano State House of Assembly Holds a 3-Day Retreat on Kano State Center for Disease Control as well as Pre-Marital Screening Bills. The Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Rt Hon…
NLC says it suspended day 2 nationwide protest over alleged threats
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said the day-two nationwide protest over hunger and economic hardship was suspended due to alleged threats on the leadership of the Congress. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President,…
NSCDC arrest 11 suspected criminals, alleged drug dealer in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested 11 suspects over alleged criminal offences in the state. The Corps’ Public Relations Officer in the state, SC Ibrahim…
Soludo And A New Anambra (Part One)
By Law Mefor Despite formidable obstacles, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Master Plan for a new Anambra has begun to document numerous victories. Since its founding on August 27, 1991, Anambra State has tried…
Zamfara: Troops kill scores of bandits, rescue 8, destroy enclaves
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) has announced another recorded success as scores of bandits were killed while 8 kidnap victims have been rescued…
Zamfara: Gov Lawal flags off distribution of Teaching/Learning materials
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to 250 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state which…
Group Decries Activities Of “Illegal” Council Members Of Kano Commerce Chamber
By Abdullahi Yusuf A body,KACCIMA Concerned Group,has decried the activities of an “illegal Council” of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry,Mines and Agriculture(KACCIMA). The group which is made up of registered and…
Air Peace announces N1.2m for London route
Air Peace on Wednesday, announced N1.2 million and N4 million respectively on its London route for Economy and Business classes, effective March 30. This is contained in a statement in Lagos by…
Reps urge FG to probe strange killer disease in Gombe
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to investigate and contain an unknown ailment in Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe State. This follows the death of some persons in…
Partial Compliance As NLC Stages Protests Over Economic Hardships In Kano
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Amid growing economic challenges,the NLC in Kano took to the streets on Monday in protest aimed at highlighting the hardships faced by Nigerians. Our correspondent gathered that the…
NLC Protest: Police ready for peaceful protest in Kano – CP
The Police Command in Kano has placed its security personnel on red alert ahead of Tuesday and Wednesday’s proposed protest by members of the organised labour unions in the state. The state…
Group Distances Self From Request To Dissolve Kano Emirates
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, Northern Youth Awareness Council,has distanced itself from the request sent to the State House of Assembly by the Association of Kano Electorates(Kungiyar Yan Dangwale) asking the legislature…