The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Friday in Abidjan said about two billion people globally are watching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Motsepe…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
Dangote Storms Kano After Hunger Outcry, Pledges to Ease Economic Burden
… As Gov. Yusuf Solicits Establishment of Power Plant, Sickle Cell Centre in Kano President Dangote Conglomerate, Alh. Aliko Dangote has pledged to support social policies and human development initiative of government,…
Kano: DMCSA Inaugurates Internal Committee on DMU Upgrade
In his preparedness to taking prompt action on ensuring timely progression of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), the Director General of the Agency, Pharm. Gali Sule has inaugurated an…
Court admits suspended UNICAL professor, lawyer to N300m bail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), in the sum of N250 million with two…
Don’t watch AFCON final if you have heart condition – Doctor
An Akure-based medical practitioner and Chief Medical Director of Sckye Hospital, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has warned Super Eagles fans and football lovers who are highly emotional and have heart conditions to avoid…
BEYOND DUTY: Compt. Shu’aibu’s Unyielding Support for CGC Bashir Adeniyi’s Plans to Achieve Policy Thrust
In the annals of Nigeria’s civil service, there are figures whose commitment to duty transcends mere obligation—it becomes an evidence and proof to their unwavering dedication and love for country. Among these…
Ganduje assures of credible primaries for Edo guber poll
Sen. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured of free, fair and credible Feb.17 Edo governorship primaries. Ganduje said this when he inaugurated the party’s screening…
Governor Inuwa Approves Projects In Two Hundred Gombe Communities
. By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe state governor Mohammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the execution of various projects in two hundred communities across the state. The General Manager of the Community…
Super Eagles soar past S/Africa, berth in 2023 AFCON final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday in Bouake qualified for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after defeating South Africa in a pulsating semi-final clash. The News…
No diplomatic relations with Israel without independent Palestinian state — Saudi Arabia
By Ahmad Muhammad The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there would be no diplomatic relations with Israel without independent Palestinian state. National Security Spokesperson, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Nigeria Customs Service Collects N 8.7 Billion Revenue In January In Kano Area Command
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected N8.7 billion as revenue for the month of January, its Comptroller, Mr Dauda Ibrahim Chana, has said….
AFCON: Shettima departs for Côte d’Ivoire to support Super Eagles
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to lend President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The spokesperson of the vice-president, Mr Stanley Nkwocha…
BUK installs Emir of Ilorin as Chancellor, March 2
The Authority of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has appointed the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari as the Chancellor of the institution. The installation would hold on March 2, as part of…
Extortion is a crime, Gombe CP warns officers
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner of Police Hayatu Usman has warned his officers to desist from extorting innocent civilians. CP gave the warning during his farmilarisation visit to Nafada…
Democracy Backslide And The Future Of ECOWAS Post Exit Of Three Nations
By Law Mefor This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a policy dialogue. They expressed alarm…
AFCON: Nigeria Mission in S/Africa advises compatriots against unguarded utterances
The Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has called on Nigerians in the host country, to avoid unguarded utterances, ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON Semi-final match between the Super Eagles and Bafana…
UNICAL professor pressurised me to trade my virginity in exchange for admission–Witness
TKJ (not real name), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)’s star witness, on Tuesday, stated that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of…
ADUST suspends lecturer over student disciplinary actions
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The administration of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST) has on Tuesday suspended a lecturer over questionable disciplinary actions towards students. The university management, through a…
Kano CP Inaugurates Police Duty Solicitors Scheme Advisory Committee
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police Commissioner in Kano State, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, has inaugurated the state’s Police Duty Solicitors Scheme Advisory Committee, expressing commitment to the promotion of a Justice System that…
Zamfara Monarch calls for establishment of School for Legal/Islamic Studies in his Emirate
By Ibrahim Kaukahi, Gusau Emir of Kaura Namoda emirate of Zamfara State, Major Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Ahmed Asha (rtd) has solicited for the immediate approval of Governor Dauda Lawal for the take…
Newly Appointed Chief Press Secretary of KNHA, Shawai Assumes Duty
The newly appointed Chief Press Secretary Kano State House of Assembly Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai assumes duty. Presenting the new CPS to the press crew, the Clerk of the House Alh. Bashir Idis…
Kano Fire Service saves 25 lives, N95m property
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 25 lives and property worth N95 million from 70 fire incidents recorded in the state in January. This is contained in a statement issued…
How we fished out 1,000 criminals in 3 months – Kano CP
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Mohammed Gumel, has explained how the command successfully arrested 1,000 suspected criminals within three months of his deployment to the state. Gumel said in…
Only under-18 will be issued birth certificate — NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age. The NPC State Director Oyo State, Mr Akin Oyetunde, told the News…
Women are in forefront of Nigeria’s development – NCWS Coordinator
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Women in Nigeria have been at the forefront of the country’s development due to their high population. The National Coordinator of the National Council of Women Society (NCWS),…