From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to promote food security in the country, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food security ( FMAFS), in collaboration with Jigawa Agricultural and Rural…
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Banditry: Katsina govt bans motorcycles, tricycles in 19 LGAs
As part of its efforts to enhance security, the Katsina State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in 19 local government areas of the state. Nasiru Mu’azu, the…
Arts Minister, Hannatu Musawa admits dual role as Serving Corp Member
Hannatu Musawa, the incumbent Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, has openly acknowledged her concurrent status as a National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member. Musawa confirmed this fact through a statement…
Nigeria’ll not sustain failed economic theory- Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will not sustain failed economic theory that wasted 90 per cent of revenue in the servicing of external debts that can be used for development. The president…
NAF air strikes hit oil thieves, terrorists
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the air component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) and Operation Hadin Kai carried out successful air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites and terrorists hideouts…
Housing stakeholders hails Dangiwa, assures collaboration to lift sector
Stakeholders in the housing sector have hailed the appointment of Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, assuring that the ywill collaborate to move the sector forward. The…
FG commited to providing affordable housing – Minister
Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, affirmed the unwavering dedication of the federal government to provide affordable housing for the people of Nigeria. He emphasized the government’s intent…
KNSG offers employment to outstanding Nursing School graduates
Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared an ‘automatic’ employment opportunity for the top-performing graduates from Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences. The college, situated in Madobi Local Government Area, was…
Tijjaniyya urges ECOWAS to opt for diplomatic solution on Niger
An Islamic group, the International Organization of Tijaniyyah Brotherhood, has called on ECOWAS to opt for a diplomatic solution in resolving the leadership crisis in Niger Republic. The advice is contained in…
NDLEA seizes 514,420 pills of suspected hard drugs in 3 states, FCT
NDLEA operatives intercepted at least 514,420 pills of suspected hard drugs in Gombe, Adamawa, Ogun and other parts of the federation between Aug. 21 and Aug. 23. Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi…
FG to states: Prepare for another round of flooding
The state governments have been cautioned by the Federal Government to prepare against floods following an increase in the volume of flow along River Benue. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof…
FG determined to stop pipeline vandals, fight them to submission – Minister
The Federal Government has announced its dedication to ending pipeline vandalism in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this on Saturday, after…
Paucity of fund: Commercial sex workers records low patronage in Kano
The economic crunch occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy has grossly affected commercial sex workers in Kano State as they groan as a result of low patronage by their customers. They…
Tribunal Judgement: Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Yusuf, observe special prayers
By Abdullahi Yusuf, THEWILL Ahead of the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in the case filed by the APC against the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, hundreds of supporters…
Police confiscate 820 cartons of suspected fake, expired drugs in Kano
The Police Command in Kano on Saturday said it confiscated 820 cartons of suspected fake and expired drugs at Malam Kato Market in Fage Local Government Area of the state. In a…
Kano offers special prayers for national tranquility, progress
The people and Government of Kano State on Saturday offered special prayers for peace, stability and progress to reign in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Abba…
Palliative: Zulum donates N30,000 to each NYSC member in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced the donation of N36 million to be shared at N30,000 each to the 1,215 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state. A…
Karl Kumm University, on path to educational excellence
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos Though it is no longer news that plans have reached advanced stage for Karl Kumm University to commence academic activities. The Vice Chancellor of this eminent faith…
Nigeria did not apply to join BRICS – Shettima
Vice President, Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria did not submit an application for BRICS membership, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Shettima spoke hours after the economic bloc said…
KNSG Reconstructs Collapsed Gwarzo Bridge
…Sends delegation to assess reconstruction progress In response to the recent collapse of the historic Kwakwaci bridge in Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA) due to heavy rainfall, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba…
KAROTA seizes counterfeit pesticides, pharmaceutical products in Kano
The Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), says it has confiscated fake, expired pesticides and pharmaceutical products worth N30 million in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Public…
PWDs empowered by fellow philanthropy via foundation in Maiduguri
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba The A.S.A EnableUs Foundation has pledged to support people with special needs in Nigeria through its tireless activities. Speaking during an interview, the founder of A.S.A EnableUs…
Governor Namadi appoints 6 technical advisers
Governor Umar A. Namadi of Jigawa State has officially appointed six Technical Advisers to various sectors. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Secretary to the Government of the state,…
FG collaborates with governors to update social register for poverty alleviation
Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, announced that the Federal Government plans to collaborate closely with state governors, local government officials, and community leaders to verify and update…
CITAD, Rosa Foundation host knowledge production dialogue on youths, banditry in Northern Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, recently hosted a Knowledge Production Dialogue at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University. The dialogue…