Two On-Air-Personalities (OAPs) have won a plot of land each for themselves in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) at the Nigerian Radio Award (NRA) The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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Court stops INEC from conducting fresh election into 26 defected Rivers lawmakers’ seats
A Federal High Court in Abuja, has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from conducting fresh election to fill the seats of the 26 Rivers House of Assembly members who defected…
Gaza war: Shi’ite group holds pro-Palestine solidarity procession in Adamawa
By Umar Dankano,Yola. Members of the Islamic movement of Nigeria (Shi’ite),Yola branch has staged a solidarity procession in support of the global call for freedom for the Palestinians against the Israeli forces…
Africa creates situations making human trafficking attractive — Author
An American-Nigerian author and novelist, Gbenga Sokefun, says African leaders have through bad governance, created a continent that makes human trafficking attractive. Sokefun, the author of a fiction, “Adigun”, published by Build…
Sen. Barau salutes Buhari at 81
Deputy President of the Senate, Sen.Barau Jibrin, has extolled the virtues of former President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 81st birthday. Barau, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by…
DCG Al-Bashir Hamisu: A Tapestry of Leadership Excellence in Customs – From Policy Maestro to Transformative Philanthropist
Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Al-Bashir Hamisu’s illustrious career within the Nigeria Customs Service is a testament to his unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and outstanding policies. Widely regarded for his merit-based elevation, this distinguished…
Tinubu celebrates Buhari at 81
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. This is contained in…
Tinubu mourns ace broadcaster, Kabiru Fagge
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of ace broadcaster, Kabiru Fagge, who died on Friday in the United States of America. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President…
Military neutralises Kachalla, 3 other notorious terrorist commanders – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in air strikes within the week. They are Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu and Ali Alhaji Alheri, popularly called Kachalla Ali…
Kano Commissioner Assures Domestication, Implementation of Health Promotion Policy
…No any Heath Educator would be replaced – DPH The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has assured that the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is ready to…
MAAUN to collaborate with NMCN for production of highly qualified nurses
MAAUN Group of Universities has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to produce highly qualified nurses in the country. The President of the Group of…
Police arrest 8 suspects over alleged robbery in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested eight suspects over alleged robbery on Katsina road and Kurna Asabe area of Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in…
BREAKING: Supreme Court declines to free Nnamdi Kanu from terrorism charges
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to order the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The apex court, in a judgment delivered…
Hardships: TNN Urges Nigerians Not To Despair
By Abdullahi Yusuf Team New Nigeria (TNN),a national movement committed to social, economic and political changes in Nigeria, has urged the citizens to exercise patience in the wake of the current economic…
Demolition: Kano Gov’t Agrees To Pay Eid Ground Shop Owners N3bn Compensation
The Kano State government has agreed to pay N3 billion in compensation to the Incorporated Trustees of Masallacin Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association following the unlawful demolition of their buildings. The…
FG committed to tackling building collapse across the country – Minister
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, says the Federal Government is committed to tackling the menace of building collapse in the country. Nnaji stated this during the 45th…
Secretariat Burning: We are On Top Of The Situation – Kano Police Command
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command says it has restored law and order, following the burning of the Gwale Local Government Secretariat by arsonists leading to destruction of properties. The…
Kano: Dala LGA defends N11bn budget estimate for 2024
The Dala Local Government Council on Wednesday appeared before the Kano State House of Assembly to defend its 2024 proposed budget estimate. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Isle, said this…
Ex-Governor Daku heads Katsina Hisbah Board
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved the appointment of the former military governor of Kano and Sokoto States, Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Daku (rtd) as the Executive Chairman of the newly established…
Tudun Biri Attack: Group Urges Overhaul Of Nation’s Security Architecture
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Volunteers for Democracy and Good Governance,a Kano-based Civil Society Organization(CSO),has called for the overhaul of the nation’s security architecture to be in tune with international best practices in…
Rivers APC woos Wike to join party
The All Progressive Congress(APC)in Rivers, on Monday urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to join the party in the state. Its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha, made…
Drone Misfire: Attijjaniyya donates clothes, detergent worth N3.9m to victims
Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijjaniyya), an Islamic group has donated clothes, detergents and cash worth N3.9 million to the victims of Tudun Biri drone misfire in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The…
Governor Namadi To Inaugurate White Paper Committees On Tertiary Institutions, DRF, Health Training Institutions
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi,FCA will on Tuesday December, 12th 2023 inuagurate White Paper/Implementation Committees on the Visitation Panels/Enquiry on Four Tertiary Educational Institutions, Drug Revolving Fund and Free Maternal, Neonatal and…
Registration: Commission Laments Low Turnout Of Persons With Disabilities
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities(NCPWD) has expressed concern over the low turnout of persons with disabilities for registration for issuance of Permanent Certificate of Disability. The Executive…
KAROTA confiscates truck with over 4,600 bottles of alcoholic drink
The Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has confirmed the arrest of a truck conveying more than 4,600 bottles of alcoholic drinks. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public…