The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command has inaugurated 60 special female squad to enhance security in schools. Speaking at the inauguration of the squad, NSCDC state Commandant,…
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BREAKING: Blackout as national grid collapses
The national grid suffered a fresh total system collapse, on Thursday. Electricity distribution companies (DisCos), in different notices to customers, said the national grid collapsed at about 12.40 am today. Ndidi Mbah,…
Kaduna stakeholders acknowledge media’s vital role in peace building
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna Stakeholders Meeting, a one-day workshop, has received commendation from Mr. Ibrahima Yakubu, the National President of the Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ), for its efforts…
Kano role model in fight against Diphtheria outbreak – WHO
By Abdullahi Yusuf The World Health Organization,WHO, has commended Kano State Government over its rapid response to arrest the diphtheria outbreak in the state,describing it as a role model in the fight…
House of Reps dismisses NLC’s allegations of N100m palliative for lawmakers
The House of Representatives has dismissed a statement credited to the National Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Christopher Onyeka that each member collected N100 million as palliative….
FG ready to make Nigeria aviation hub of Africa- Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo says the Federal Government is ready to make Nigeria the aviation hub of Africa. Keyamo sated at the seventh edition of the…
FCDO, Jigawa govt inaugurates JiMAF advisory committee
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to achieve the agreement signed between the two parties, Jigawa state government in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) through ECP PERL, inaugurated…
Kano CP: 43 rival gang members embrace peace, bringing total repentant thugs to 143
A new batch of 43 thugs from two rival groups of Goburawa-Gangare and Tudun Fulani Quarters of Ungogo LGA of Kano State have embraced peace and surrender themselves to the state’s police…
NASS Tribunal: Kabs Bricklaying Academy hails Hon. Manniru Babba Dan’Agudi over victory
A firm, Kabs Bricklaying Academy has congratulated Hon. Manniru Babba Danagundi, over his triumph as the legal Member representing Kumbotso Federal Constituency, as determined by the Kano State Election Tribunal Court in…
Governor Namadi Appoints 4 New Permanent Secretaries
Governor Malam Umar A Namadi has approved the appointment of 4 new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the State Civil Service. This was contained in a statement signed by thet…
Concerned members dissolve interim leadership of KCSF amidst democratic violations
The Concerned Members of the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) have officially dissolved the interim leadership of the forum under the leadership of Ibrahim Waiya. In a statement released to newsmen from…
Kano Deputy Governor losses elder brother, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Gwarzo
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo who doubles as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy affairs is in a state of mourning having lost his elder brother, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi…
Nigeria’s First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, donates N500 Million to crisis displaced persons Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N500 million to families affected by violent attacks in Plateau State. The N500 million will be disbursed under the Renewed…
Seafarers welfare key to success of Maritime sector – Jamoh
…Agency hosts workshop on Seafarers Medical Certification in Lagos The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) hosted an enlightenment workshop for seafarers, employers of seafarers and other maritime stakeholders in Lagos…
About 7,000 children to benefit from UNICEF’s free healthcare services in Yobe
From, Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) has collaborated with Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) to enroll about 7,000 zero-dose children for free healthcare services in…
Buni swears-In 9 Permanent Secretaries
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Tuesday expressed the determination of his administration to equip and reposition the Public Service. The Governor disclosed this during…
Jigawa Gov’t signs MoU with ITF to create jobs for youths
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) with aims to create job atmosphere for the teeming Youth…
Diphtheria vaccines : MSF appeal to Gov Namadi for faster clearance from NAFDAC
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The team of Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF), popularly known as Doctors without borders, appealed to Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi to intervene and ensure faster clearance and…
NAF airstrikes hit remnants of terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has in an early morning air strike on Monday, dislodged terrorists from their enclaves at Suwa in Kala Balge…
Tinubu orders investigation into boat accidents in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into recurring boat accidents in the country. The president gave the instruction to maritime safety authorities following two recent boat accidents in Adamawa and Niger…
Kano govt begins free maternity health services, mobile clinics initiative
The Governor Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf has revealed that the state has commenced free maternity health services in all hospitals spread across the state. He also disclosed that plans to kickstart…
Labour Minister, Lalong elated over victory at Senate tribunal
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister for Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has dedicated his victory at the Senatorial Election Petition tribunal sitting in Jos to God and the people of Plateau…
Kano Education Commissioner Suspends Two Principals for Absenteeism, Negligence Of Duty
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, has ordered the immediate suspension of two Principals for absenteeism and negligence of duty. The Principals are those of French…
BREAKING: UAE lifts visa ban on Nigerians after Tinubu’s meeting
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. The decision was reached after President Bola Tinubu met with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE president, at…
Osita Chidoka criticizes INEC over failure to fulfill election result transmission promise
Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation, has expressed his disappointment with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to fulfill its commitment to electronically transmit election results during the 2023…