The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development His Excellency Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has pledged to pursue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy of provision of decent mass Housing scheme for…
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Governor Yusuf launches keep Kano clean initiative, engages 4,500 youths as street sweepers
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has hired 4,500 street sweepers to maintain cleanliness of all major streets of the Kano metropolis. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while launching the Keep…
Gov. Idris of Kebbi State visits burnt TCN facility in Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Comr Dr. Nasir Idris, on Saturday visited the burnt TCN facility at Tal’udu, Birnin Kebbi, which was gutted by fire on Thursday night. This was contained in a statement…
NIMC launches self-service mobile app for NIN enrollment
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a self-service mobile app for Nigerians to register for their National Identification Number (NIN) and digital ID. The application was unveiled in Abuja at…
Death Threat: NBA lauds Kano Governor for sacking aides, urges security probe
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for swiftly dismissing two of his aides following a death threat against judges of the governorship tribunal and derogatory…
CISLAC Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s 75% Debt Surge to N87 Trillion Under Tinubu
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised an alarm over the nonchalance displayed by the President Bola Tinubu administration towards the country’s rising debt profile. The Executive Director of CISLAC,…
Int’l Software Freedom Day: CITAD trains youths on Open Source Software
In its efforts to inspire next generation of programmers and developers, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the importance of upholding the fundamental principles of software freedom. The…
Gov. Fintiri begins N5bn Credit Guarantee Scheme
Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has begun the N5bn credit guarantee scheme for agribusiness owners in the state. A statement by Muhammad Tukur, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, said…
ACF seeks greater international aid for disaster-stricken North Africa
As rescue teams from across the world provide aid and intensify the search for survivors of the deadliest earthquake in Morocco, and the flooding in Libya, the Arewa Consultative Forum ( ACF)…
Jigawa Govt. flags off distribution of palliatives to poor and vulnerable
Jigawa State government has disbursed one billion Naira and eighty million naira to poor and vulnerable people, elderly, Pwds, and orphans as grant. In the same vein, the state also distributed 47,410…
BUA Cement to crash cement price to N3,000-N3,500 per bag
BUA Cement plans to cut the price of cement in Nigeria by up to 40%, from N5,500 to between N3,000 and N3,500. BUA Cement Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu revealed this to reporters…
Death Threat: Governor Yusuf Sacks Commissioner, Special Adviser
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked the State Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, for issuing death threat to judges of the State Governorship…
International Day of Democracy: CITAD calls for greater youth inclusion in Democracy
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the crucial role of engaging youth and children in safeguarding democracy. The Centre made the call through its Campaigns and Communication Officer,…
BREAKING: Gov Abba fires commissioner who threatened judges
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sacked the Commissioner who threatened judges presiding over governorship elections petition tribunal in the state. In a video which has gone viral on social…
Palliative: Gov Namadi launches distribution of N1.8 Billion, 47, 410 bags of rice
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa state government has flagged off the distribution of palliatives items including: 47,410 bags of Rice, 33,339 cartons of Spaghetti, 8,303 bags of Maize and N1,080,000,000 cash to…
Torrential Rain Ends Heatwaves In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Torrential rainfall accompanied by strong winds has ended the biting heat that enveloped Kano for several days, bringing relief to the residents. The rain which started around 8 p.m….
KACRAN raises alarm over illegal land allocations by AMAC
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has raised alarm over alleged illegal land allocations and other violations by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)…
We’ll promote, support youth journalism -Dantiye
Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye said the state government is committed to supporting initiatives that will promote and improve the youth journalism in the state. The Commissioner stated this…
Gov. Namadi appoints Auwalu Harbo, 3 Others as Chairman, Electoral Commissoners JSIEC
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Auwalu Muhammad Harbo as the Chairman of the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JSIEC). This was contained in a statement signed by…
Jigawa govt vows to partner with NETJIC for progress
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State government has promised to do its best to improve and support the activities of Civil Society Organizations in the state. The Special Adviser to the…
Governor Mutfwang congratulates new leadership of NUJ, Plateau state
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated Ayuku Pwaspo on her election as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council. In a congratulatory…
Prof. Gwarzo condoles with Kano Deputy Gov. over elder brother’s death
The Founder and Chairman Governing Council of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has condoled with the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo over the passing away…
Empowerment: 4,510 vulnerables household to benefit from Yobe post-insurgency drive
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The NG-CARES is indeed another effective instrument that would complement the efforts of Yobe State Government in the implementation of its post-insurgency recovery plan especially in the areas…
Governor Buni appoints substantive SSG, Chief of Staff, others
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, disclosed this shortly after the State Executive Council meeting. Bego said, “the governor confirmed appointment of Acting Secretary…
President Tinubu appoints Adedeji as acting FIRS boss
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This is contained in a statement by Chief…