Ahmad Muhammad Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation, TAAT, on Monday said African Countries spend $20 billion annually on importation of wheat and that which made it the worst hit with the ongoing…
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Lawmaker donates two operational vans to NSCDC in Kano
A member representing Minjibir/Ungoggo at the House of Representatives, Honorable Sani Adamu Wakili has donated 2 operational vans to the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps. According to the statement by SC…
BREAKING: INEC Announces Dachungyang and Asama Plateau Senate/Rep Re-run election winners
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Plateau State branch, has declared Pam Mwadkwon of the Action Democratic Party ADP the winner of Saturday’s Plateau North Senatorial rerun election The returning officer of…
Northern Senators Mourn Ex-Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim
By Abdullahi Yusuf Northern Senators under the aegis of Northern Senators Forum, have described the death of the first Executive Governor of Yobe State,Bukar Abba Ibrahim, as an immense loss to the…
Police arrest 1 over alleged kidnapping, recover 55 cows in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested a suspected notorious kidnapper and cattle rustler, recovering 55 cows from him in Karaye Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state Commissioner…
Poultry farmers lament loss of N3trn investment to prevailing harsh economy
Poultry farmers nationwide said their members lost more than N3 trillion investments from the prevailing economic hardships in 2023 the country. The farmers, under the aegis of the Poultry Association of Nigeria…
Rt Hon Jibrin Isma’il Falgore: Kano State Assembly gets the right man at the right time
The Kano State House of Assembly has surprised many by electing Rt Hon Speaker House of Assembly Kano State, Hon Jibrin Ismail Falgore, under the New Nigeria Peoples Party. This marks a…
Economic hardships: APC stalwart urges FG to re-evaluate closure of borders
An All Progressives Congress (APC ) Stalwart, Dr Mohammed Kassim, has appealed to the Federal Government to reassess the closure of Nigeria’s borders in the interest of Nigerians. Dr Kassim, in a…
Kano re-run: Police laud residents for peaceful conduct
The Police Command in Kano State on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the re-run elections in the state. The Police Commissioner, Mr Hussaini Gumel, told the News Agency of…
Re-run elections: INEC investigating reported cases of disruption in Akwa-Ibom, Enugu, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is investigating reported cases of disruption in the ongoing re-run and by-elections in Akwa-Ibom, Enugu and Kano states . The commission disclosed this on…
NAHCON fixes N4.8m as Hajj fare for 2024
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has fixed N4.8 million as 2024 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from the Southern departure centre. Malam Jalal Arabi, the Chairman, NAHCON, said this in…
Re-run Election: Police enforce restriction of movement in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State says it is enforcing the restriction of movement in Kankara and Faskari Local Government Areas (LGAs), where re-run elections are holding today (Saturday). The Spokesman of…
Jigawa govt. to spend N1.4b on graveyards, mosques
The Jigawa Government on Friday approved over N1.4 billion for the construction and renovation of mosques across the state. The sum will also be used for the fencing of graveyards in 30…
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Minister Applauds IPMAN for Embracing CNG Initiative
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for its remarkable efforts in championing the course of Green Energy introduced by…
WOFAN organizes technical session on draft agricultural extension revitalization bill
The women farmers advancement network (WOFAN),ICON2 project has organized a two day technical session, on the draft agricultural extension service delivery revitalization bill. Speaking at the event , the country project director…
Inflation: Gurasa Bakers Stage Protest Against Soaring Flour Prices in Kano
A group of ‘Gurasa’ bakers in Kano took to the streets on Friday to protest the significant increase in the price of flour, a key ingredient in their local bread. Fatima Auwal,…
PDP Governors Forum condoles Mutfwang over killings
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors forum has condole with governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State over ongoing killings of persons in the state. The governor’s forum was…
Kano Gov’t Pledges Health Facility Revamp
In continuation with the daily executive midnight supervision organised by Kano State Hospitals Management Board under the leadership of the Executive Secretary Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the team paid an unscheduled visit…
Alleged N109bn fraud: Ex-AGF Idris objected to EFCC ‘s video evidence
A former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Thursday in an FCT High Court objected to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendering a video recording of an interview…
Kano re-run: Police warn politicians against importing thugs
The Police Command in Kano State has warned politicians and political interest groups against importing thugs for Saturday’s state House of Assembly re-run election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Beyond Protection: Cultivating Peace Through Quality Education In Nigeria
BY BLESSING TARFA The theme of the 2024 International Day of Education, Learning for Lasting Peace, resonated with the entire world. While the nature of attacks may be peculiar, no country’s education…
PDP governors back calls for creation of state police
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed full support for the creation of State Police, saying it will address the current security challenges confronting the country. The Governor of Bauchi…
Court remands man, girlfriend for alleged adultery in Kano
A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Aliyu Yakubu, 24 and Aisha Sani,19, at the Correctional Center for alleged adultery. The duo, who reside at Sauna…
PDP appoints Amina Arong as women leader
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Ms Amina Arong as its National Women Leader. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ologunagba said…
Makarfi LG Celebrates Sons’ Achievements With Awards
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Makarfi Local Government Education Support Committee in Kaduna State has honoured two of its illustrious indigenes,Prof.A’isha Abdulkadir and Prof.Gausu Ahmad. They were honoured for their outstanding achievements and…