President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, expressed deep sorrow over the unintended bombing of Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army. He described the incident as a very unfortunate, disturbing,…
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ACF seeks investigation of military drone attack on Tudun Biri community
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for full investigation of the military drone attack on Tudun Biri community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State and full compensation for the…
Tinubu orders probe into Kaduna village bombing
President Bola Tinubu has ordered for a probe into the bombing of a village, in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President…
Cash transfer unit xrays alleged nonpayment of Zamfara 10,000 beneficiaries
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The cash transfer unit in Zamfara State communicated that it has said launched an investigation into the alleged non payment of over 10,000 cash transfer beneficiaries in Tsafe…
Zamfara: Parents stage protest over abducted FUG students
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Parents of the abducted female students of the Federal University Gusau (FUG) in Zamfara State have staged a peaceful demonstration lamenting negligence of both state and federal governments…
Court Orders Retrieval Of Official Vehicles Taken Away By Former Zamfara Gov, Matawalle
A Federal High Court in Sokoto dismissed a suit filed by former governor Bello Matawalle over ownership of taken away official vehicles. In June, the Zamfara State Police Command raided former Governor…
NAF denies attacking villagers in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force, has dismissed claims that its aircraft accidentally bombed some villagers in Kaduna State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, dismissed the report…
J-Teach Staff Protest: Gov. Namadi Assures Job Security, Emphasizes Aptitude Test
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In response to protests by 4,500 temporary teachers known as “J-Teach” against a planned aptitude test, Governor Umar Namadi reassured them that no one will be disenfranchised from…
Kano, Zamfara to cooperate towards mitigation famers-herdsmen conflict
By Ibrahim Hamisu, Kano To efficiently manage farmers-herdsmen conflict in Kano state, the state government initiated the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, designed as a multifaceted food security, poverty alleviation, job…
Prompcom+ Initiative to Empower Women Farmers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Prompcom+, a non-governmental organization, has announced plans to support four million farmers across Nigeria, including women farmers in Jigawa State. The organization aims to enhance agricultural productivity, income,…
200 Lawyers volunteer to assist Gov. Yusuf win guber case at Supreme Court
No fewer 200 private legal practitioners from the 19 Northern States have volunteered to assist Gov. Kabir Yusuf of Kano State to win his Gubernatorial election appeal case at the Supreme Court…
Gombe Gov To Present 2024 Budget Tomorrow
By ABUBAKAR RABILU GOMBE Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, is set to present the 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly tomorrow, Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Floor of…
Jigawa Commissioner Assures Free Corrupt LG Administration System
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government through Ministry for Local Government and Community Development has reiterates its commitment in continuing creation of best strategies for ensuring corrupt free Local Government…
CITAD Advocates for Kano State PWDs Commission on Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by urging the Kano State Government to establish a dedicated PWDs Commission….
DSS Boss giving priority to staff welfare, judicious application of resources — Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS), says its Director-General, Yusuf Bichi, is giving top priority to staff welfare and judicious application of human and material resources without blemish. Dr Peter Afunanya, DSS…
Police arrest Gov.Yusuf’s aide, 1 other for allegedly diverting palliatives
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Cabinet office and one Abdulkadir Muhammad for alleged diversion of the state’s palliatives. The…
CISLAC Expresses Concern over Alleged Electoral Compromise, Calls for Urgent Reforms
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria held a National Seminar on Targeted Electoral Reforms and Enhanced Judicial Integrity in Post-election Litigation. In a communique…
RAF Empowers Widows of Late Journalists, Activists During Its 13th End of Year Event
By Ozumi Abdul The Richard Akinnola Foundation (RAF), on Saturday held the first phase of its 13th end of the year empowerment program. The event saw the distribution of food items and…
Kyari, Kerry, Moynihan, others discuss climate issues at COP28 in UAE
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari joined other global personalities on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Dubai, UAE, to brainstorm on climate issues…
NCAA lifts suspension on United Nigeria airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension it placed on the Part G Operation Specifications of United Nigeria Airlines, following an investigation into an incident where one of its…
Gov. Abba Yusuf Flag-Off Settlement of Death Benefits, Gratuity to Kano Pensioners
….. Set aside Six Billion for Six 6,000 Beneficiaries In fullfilment of one of the campaign promises as contained in his blueprint, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has today (Saturday)…
Islamic Groups In Kano Rally In Support of Palestine
Members of different Islamic groups in Kano, held a rally on Saturday to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemn the ongoing violence in Gaza. The rally, organized by a…
President Tinubu Didn’t Present Empty Budget Box Before The N/A, Doguwa
By Ahmad Sorondinki The House of Representatives, Northern Caucus Chairman, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has strongly denied that President Bola Tinubu, had presented an empty Budget Box before the National Assembly, rather…
Kano Governor swears in new Head of Service
Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has sworn in Alhaji Abdullahi Musa as the 13th Head of Service of the state. This is contained on Friday in a statement signed by Aliyu…
Minister pledges to restore lost glory of NTA, FRCN
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced plans for transformative reforms at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). During his working visit…