The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to faith-based leaders and traditional rulers to lend their voices in advocating for policies prioritizing nutrition and access to nutritious food…
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NDLEA partners BUA Cement to check drugs abuse among drivers
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is collaborating with BUA Cement to conduct regular tests on drivers and other workers of the company to ensure that they are not hooked to…
Yahaya Bello: NBA disowns protest by lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday, disclaimed a protest by lawyers over what they called the illegal approach of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in handling its allegations against…
KNSG approves N68m for upgrade of studios, other media enablers – Information Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye, said the state government has approved over N68 million for the upgrade of radio and video studios, other media and publicity enablers in…
KNSG supports security agencies, deploys technologies in ensuring peace – Information Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Information,Alhaji Halilu Dantiye, says the state government has been supporting the security agencies to diligently discharge their constitutional duties. Similarly, the state government has been deploying a…
I-G wants NSCDC, FRSC merged with police
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with the…
2 Boko Haram bomb experts surrender in Borno
Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu, have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in Borno. Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi,…
Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 70 per cent of inmates are awaiting trial across the custodial centres in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC…
KANET Calls on Kano Government, Stakeholders to Prioritize Development Amidst Internal Strife
Kano Network of NGOs (KANET), a non-governmental organizations forum committed to fostering development and progress in Kano State, is calling on both the incumbent government and opposition politicians to shift their focus…
3 die in search for cellphone from pit toilet
A 60-year-old man, Malam Danjuma, his son, Ibrahim, 35, and Aminu Gaye, also 35, died in a pit latrine while trying to recover a cellphone at Yar’Gwanda village in Tsanyawa Local Government…
CODE Pushes for Inclusion, Accountability in Jigawa Governance
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Connected Development (CODE), a non-governmental organization, hosted a stakeholder meeting in Dutse to promote accountability through community monitoring in Jigawa State. The one-day event, held on April 18th,…
Social Media Revolutionizes Learning, Interaction for Nigerian Students, Says CITAD’s Y.Z. Ya’u
By Mustapha Salisu Engr. Y.Z. Ya’u, Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said the advent of social media has revolutionized the way students learn and interact…
Remain in Your LGAs, Kano Deputy Governor Warns Caretaker Chairmen
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has directed all 44 Local Government Area (LGA) Caretaker Committee Chairmen to reside or relocate to their designated LGAs. The stern…
Senator Sumaila Says Kano-Maiduguri Road A Death Trap, Sympathizes With Accident Victims’ Families
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila has described the Kano-Maiduguri Federal Highway as a “death trap” that is claiming lives of its users. Sumaila made the remark in a statement he…
11 die, 16 injured in Kano auto crash — FRSC
No fewer than 11 persons lost their lives while 16 others were injured, with one person rescued unhurt in an auto crash at Gaya junction along the Kano – Maiduguri road. The…
CSOs Network entreats Zamfara Govt. to establish mobile courts for GBV prosecution
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zamfara has solicited for the state government to establish mobile courts for the prosecution of recorded…
ITF expends N1.1bn on SIWES allowances in 2023 – D-G
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says it paid a total sum of N 1.1 billion as students and supervisory allowance, under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 2023. The Director…
Town Hall Suggests Incentives For Whistle Blowers To Curtail Corruption
By Abdullahi Yusuf Participants of a Town Hall meeting on Saturday called for the creation of incentives for whistle blowers so as to boost the fight against corruption in the country. The…
Plateau Governor Calls for Calm After Bokkos Attack, Demands Stronger Security
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has appealed for calm as security agencies are working to restore normalcy following an attack on Chikam community of Bokkos Local Government. While…
Tinubu appoints boards of NAICOM, SEC
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is contained in a statement by…
KACRAN Hails NEDC’s Transformative Work
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has lauded the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its significant contributions to the region’s progress and prosperity….
CS-SUNN Commemorates 10th Year Anniversary in Bauchi, Highlight Achievements
From Bashir Hassan Abubakar, Bauchi As part of activities marking the 10th year anniversary of Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) in Nigeria, Bauchi State chapter of the Coalition have…
Chibok Girls at AUN Appeal For Release of Abducted Sisters
Chibok Girls enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, have passionately appealed to stakeholders to secure the release of their abducted sisters who are still held captive. Yusuf Mohammed, AUN’s…
Bauchi State CSDA board task on optimal performance
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Newly reconstituted board members of Bauchi State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) have been urged to justify the confidence reposed in them as Board members through optimal…
Police arrest 8 suspects for attempting to disrupt commissioners’ inauguration in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Police in Kano have arrested 8 suspects for attempting to disrupt the inauguration of four newly-appointed Commissioners at the Government House. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, disclosed…