From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni has contacted the Federal Government for the reconstruction of the vandalized 330 KVA towers as a result of power outrage in Damaturu the…
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Christmas: Dauda Biu Reassures FRSC’s Resolve Towards Entrenching Highways Safety
As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts from across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has felicitated with them and enjoined…
Hands off Kano election, let justice run its course – Yoruba elders to Tinubu
The Yoruba community in Kano State has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to “not interfere with the decision of the Supreme Court” regarding the disputed Kano State…
Alhassan Doguwa Urges Community Participation to Address North’s Educational Decay
By Abdullahi Yusuf Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has called for full community participation to address the continuous decay in the educational sector in…
Christmas: Sen. Barau Sues For Unity, Prayers As key to economic revival, tackling insecurity
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians on this year’s Christmas, urging all citizens to intensify prayers for the peace, unity and progress of the country. Ismail…
Zamfara PDP Fumes at EFCC, Demands Apology For “Fake Story” on Gov. Lawal
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Zamfara State Government, and the State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded urgent apology from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, for posting…
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji Rescue 52 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The combined troops of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) in continuation with onslaught against terrorists have successfully rescued 52 kidnapped victims in Isa local…
Emefiele meets N300m bail condition, regains freedom
The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting up with his bail condition. Mr. Emefiele was released on Friday, December…
3,413 inmates on death row in Nigeria – official
The nation’s correctional centres have 3,413 inmates on death row, according to Mr Abubakar Umar, spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). Umar told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that the total…
NRI 2023 Ranking: Nigeria Needs Urgent Tech Revamp, Says CITAD’s Boss
By Mustapha Salisu Y. Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), recently addressed the press regarding Nigeria’s standing in the 2023 Global Network Readiness Index…
KIRS commends Tax Justice for endless support in improving tax system
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has commended the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Kano (TJ&GP) for its invaluable assistance in improving tax administration in the state. The service made this…
YOSPIS Appoints Barr. Nura as Vice Chairman, Welcomes New Reference Group Members
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has announced the appointment of Barrister Nura Ahmad Muhammad as its new Vice Chairman, along with…
After Prime Time News Report, Federal Government Restores FRCN Kaduna to Airwaves
By Mustapha Salisu In a turn of events after PRIME TIME NEWS report, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna has been successfully restored to the airwaves this evening following an…
Yuletide: Kano residents lament high cost of chicken
Some residents of Kano metropolis have decried the high cost of live chicken as they prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Christian faithful across the globe celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25,…
Police arrest housewife for killing house help in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested a 24-year-old housewife, Hafsat Surajo, for allegedly stabbing r domestic staff, Nafi’u Hafiz, to death. The police said the incident occured at Unguwa Uku…
FG Will Promote Patriotism to Fight Terrorism, Banditry – Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the promotion of patriotism and nationalism is a strategic approach to curb violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in…
Deputy Senate President mourns Kano’s famous activist, Comrade IG Maryam
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has mourned the famous Kano-based civil society activist, Comrade IG Maryam, who died yesterday. This is contained in a statement Signed by…
Frustration Mounts as FRCN Kaduna Remains Silent for Two Months
By Mustapha Salisu A wave of disappointment and concern is sweeping through the loyal listeners of FRCN Kaduna, the national station that has been off air for an unprecedented two months. Many…
Yuletide: CAN Lauds Jigawa Senator for Donating N1m to Christian Constituents
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Senator representing Jigawa North-west Alhaji Babangida Hussaini for the donation of one million naira (N1,000,000) to Christian living in…
AMG Foundation, Stakeholders Empower 50 Kano Repentant Thugs as Volunteer Firefighters
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In a bid to reform the lives of repentant thugs and turn them into agents of progress, the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation, alongside key stakeholders, has pledged…
KNSG Committed To Infrastructure Development – Information Commissioner
…Appreciates People’s Support The Kano State Government has noted with deep appreciation and satisfaction the level of enthusiasm and happiness being expressed by various segments of the public in the state over…
New Leadership Emerges as ASUP Kano Polytechnic Holds Elections
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Kano State Polytechnic chapter has ushered in a new era with the successful election of its leadership for the next two years. Held on Thursday,…
Zamfara Governor Presents N423bn ‘Rescue Budget’, Restates Commitment To Due Process
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, presented a budget estimate of N423,523,730,000.00 for the 2024 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The theme of the 2024 Zamfara budget is “Rescue…
Yobe Ready To Host 38th National Qur’anic Competition – Education Commissioner
From Hamisu Ado Nguru, Damaturu Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is buzzing with activity as the countdown to the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition begins. Preparations are in full swing, promising…
Promise Kept: NNPC Commissions Port Harcourt Refinery
…Achieves Mechanical Completion, Flare Start-up of Refinery’s Area 5 Plant The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5…