A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until June 27. Justice Emeka Nwite, SAN, fixed the date after counsel for the ex-governor,…
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NSCDC arrests 2 suspected streetlight cable vandals in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), has arrested two persons suspected to be streetlight cable vandals. Its spokesman, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday in…
NGO empowers women in Dambatta with N3m to start businesses
By Benjamin Joseph Women in Dambatta local government, Kano State, have been empowered through an awareness and empowerment program held by the Bashir Yau Empowerment Initiative Africa (BYEI- Africa), receiving a sum…
NGO Distributes Sanitary Pads to Over 150 Kano Street Hawkers
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to address misconceptions at the grassroots level tied to menstruation and period generally, an NGO, the Kasham Girls, Women, Youth and Community Development Network (KGWYCDN) distributed…
Dangiwa voices concern over housing affordability crisis in Africa, wants urgent solution
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc.Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed concern over the housing affordability crisis in Africa, expressing urgent need to address the problem. Dangiwa made…
Gov Namadi disburses 300 motorcycles to CAHW trains by Propcom+
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state government in collaboration with Propcom+ a UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office ( FCDO) funded project and National Veterinary Council has recruited trained and equipt 300…
Governor Mutfwang urges unity on democracy day
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on Nigerians to unite and work together to build a better Nigeria. In his Democracy Day statement signed by his Director…
Amid protests, Kano govt demolishes 5000 market stalls
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority(KNUPDA) has demolished more than 5,000 stalls belonging to traders doing business around the Kano Main Id Ground(Masallachin Idi) located on IBB…
Africa’s Housing Crisis: 80% of Population Struggle with Affordability, Says Minister Dangiwa
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, today delivered the opening remarks at the Ministerial Roundtable on “Innovative Financing for Housing Affordability,” held during the SHAFDB Annual…
SALLAH: KNSG Approves Vacation Date for Primary, Secondary Schools
Kano State Government has directed all Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state to proceed for the Edil-Kabir Break from Friday, 14th June, 2024 to Monday 24th June, 2024 for day…
JIRS Chairman Moves to Ensure Digital Payment of Tax, Levies in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to ensure full compliance with the electronic payment of taxes and levies through the Remita and Pay Direct Platforms, the executive Chairman, Jigawa state…
Alleged Murder Case: NNPP Government Of Governor Yusuf To Pay Rep Doguwa N25M Damages
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Member of the House of Representatives, and the Committee Chairman of Downstream Petroleum, Ado Alhassan Doguwa is to be paid by the Kano State Government a Whooping N25…
Kano Speaker Falgore Hails Progress, Urges Resilience on Democracy Day
Kano State House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon Jibril Ismail Falgore extended his Democracy Day greetings to the people of Kano State and all Nigerians. In a statement by spokesperson Kamaluddeen Sani…
Kano State Govt., Correspondents’ Chapel Meet to Resolve Impasse
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government and the leadership of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) met on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing impasse between the two parties….
Minister Dangiwa Addresses Shelter Afrique AGM, Highlights Need for Affordable Housing
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, delivered the opening remarks at the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), held at the…
Tinubu condemns Katsina attacks, directs security agencies to go after assailants
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks against citizens in Dutsin-Ma and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity,…
Lack of service of court processes stalls hearing in Kano Emirship tussle
Lack of Service of court processes on Tuesday, stalled hearing in the Kano emirship tussle in a Federal High Court. The Kano State Commissioner of Police was unable to serve the 15th…
Ganduje’s Aide condemns presidency’s response to insecurity in Northern Nigeria
Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the Senior Special Assistant on ICT and Communication to former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and National Chairman of APC, has criticized the presidency over insecurity in Northern…
Zamfara Lawmaker to distribute 3000 rams, N250m for Sallah celebrations
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State Rt. Hon Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has provided three thousand rams…
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made…
FG declares June 12 public holiday to mark democracy day
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate 2024 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu…
Customs Boss declares total war on PMS unrepentant smugglers
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), C.G Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has declared a total war against unrepentant smugglers on premium motor spirit,PMS in the country….
ICPC Case: Immigration Officer Bags 7-Year Jail Term for Passport Fraud
By Ahmad Muhammad The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service for committing…
Kano State Health Ministry Urges Public to Quit Tobacco Smoking
The Kano State Ministry of Health has urged the public to quit cigarette smoking to protect themselves from its harmful effects. This appeal was made in a statement on Monday by Ibrahim…
Court orders forfeiture of AAU graduate’s cars, iPhones to FG
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to sell a Toyota Venza 2012 model, recovered from a graduate of Biochemistry from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma…