The Federal Government is set to inaugurate a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage on Tuesday. The committee mandate is to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. This…
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IHRC Commends Kano Police Chief, CP Gumel for Effective Service Delivery
In a recent statement, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Nigeria Chapter expressed admiration for the exemplary performance of Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Gumel, in upholding security and protecting human…
Too early to judge Tinubu’s performance – Gov. Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma says it is too early to “judge” the performance of President Bola Tinubu in crucial sectors like security and the economy. As the Chairman of the Progressives…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, cite sovereign decision
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States. The leaders of the three Sahel nations on Sunday issued…
Troops Clear Bandits’ Enclaves, Neutralise Scores in Zamfara – General Ahmed
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Troops of the Operation Hadarin Daji under 1brigade of the Nigerian Army has successfully cleared some identified notorious bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara State that led to neutralising number…
Northern governors link corruption to rising insecurity in Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima and northern governors have emphasized that corrupt governance directly contributes to the insecurity plaguing the North and Nigeria overall. The leaders disclosed this while making presentations at the…
Unveiling the Layers: Why Kano State Has the Highest Number of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman Despite the establishment of Violence against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) on May 25, 2015 in Nigeria to prevent and criminalize various forms of violence against persons including rape,…
Army Chief Orders Tougher Stance Against Plateau Disruptors
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to…
We Have Absolute Confidence In Ododo To Deliver On Good Governance – VP Shettima
…Says Tinubu working towards optimising Kogi’s vast potentials Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the absolute confidence of the Tinubu administration in the new Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, to…
Reps Team Up with Military, Others to Combat Oil Theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security organisations in the country to tackle the scourge of crude oil…
Arewa Women’s Initiative, KALAMED, Drives Societal Change in Kano State
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Marking a year of remarkable success with over 2000 beneficiaries in monthly mentorship dialogue sessions, Kano Ladies Mentors and Mentees Dialogue (KALAMED) emerges as a force in reshaping…
Troops arrest bandit’s kingpin, neutralised 10 others in N/West
The Nigerian Army said its troops have neutralised 10 terrorists and arrested a bandit’s kingpin in clearance operations in North-West region. The troops also apprehended arms smugglers and recovered ammunition during the…
KNSG Warns LG Chairmen Against Illicit Sale of Gov’t Properties
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to all 44 local government chairmen instructing them to immediately cease from any unauthorized sale of government properties within their domain…
Gov. Mutfwang Relaxes Curfew in Mangu LGA Between 4pm to 8am
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The curfew is…
Plateau Violence: Gov. Mutfwang Visits Mangu, Extends Support to IDPs in Bokkos, Appeals for Peace, Unity
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang as on Friday undertaken an assessment of the recent security breach in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Governor later paid…
Again, FRCN Kaduna Goes Off Air After 1 Month of Resuscitation
By Mohammed Bello Less than one month after resuscitation of FRCN kaduna back on air, it has gone off air again. Investigation revealed that this time,the off air was as a result…
Urgent Appeal By KACRAN to Halt Unauthorized Destruction of Cattle Route in Potiskum, Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Honorable Khalid Muhammad Bello, urgently calls upon the Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Council,…
Senate Introduces Bill to Establish NDA in Delta State
By Mustapha Salisu Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North, has sponsored a significant bill aimed at amending the Nigerian Defence Academy Establishment Act. The proposed legislation seeks to create an additional…
KCCI Committee Meets with Kano State Task Force Chairman on Illicit Drugs, Phone Snatching
From Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji The KCCI committee on Illicit Drugs, led by Ambassador Ahmad Umar, Dan Malikin Kano, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chairman of the Kano State Task…
Jigawa Police Officers’ Families Receive N41 Million, Amidst Tears of Joy
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In an emotional ceremony, the families of 24 deceased police officers in Jigawa State were brought to tears of joy as they received cheques totaling N41 million under…
Same-sex marriage, strictly prohibited in Nigeria – Police
The Nigeria Police on Thursday said the practice of same-sex marriage in Nigeria was strictly prohibited and punishable under the laws of the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,…
Court sentences 5 vigilante members to death by hanging for killing teenager
A Kano State High Court on Thursday in Kano sentenced five vigilante members to death by hanging for stabbing one Ahmed Musa, 17, to death. The convicts: Korau Sani, Elisha Ayuba, Irimiya…
Northern Consensus Movement Urges Reconsideration of CBN and FAAN Relocation
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) strongly opposes the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the Ministry of Aviation and certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from…
Gov. Yusuf pledges e-governance act, ICT policy in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to enact digitization act and develop an ICT policy for the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson,…
FG committed to enhancing Nigeria’s participation in global technology trade – Minister
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance Nigeria’s participation in the global technology trade over the next four years. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,…