The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has expressed concern over the potential consequences of military intervention in the Republic of Niger by the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS. Spearheaded by Nigerian…
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Kano Govt to activate, support 250 cooperative groups
The Kano State Government says it will activate and support 250 cooperative groups across the state as an empowerment strategy. Alhaji Jamilu Abbas-Kiru, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups to…
CISLAC condemns appointment of allegedly corrupt individuals to leadership positions
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International (TI) Nigeria have voiced their strong disappointment regarding the recent appointments and nominations of individuals with alleged corruption ties and questionable integrity…
Niger Coup: NNPJ urges ECOWAS to prioritize diplomacy for stability
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ) in Kaduna State has appealed to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is also the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority…
Police smash drug cartel in kano
A team of policemen from Kano state Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued…
Niger Republic: Don’t take military action against junta, JNI cautions
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Saturday, cautioned Nigeria and the authorities of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to take military action against the junta in Niger Republic….
Video: Youth corps members will not be deployed to Niger — NYSC Official
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there is no plan to deploy youth corps members to Niger Republic to fight a war to restore democracy in that country. The NYSC Director,…
Army will defend Nigeria’s democracy at all cost, COAS vows
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that the Nigerian military will always defend the nation’s democracy at all costs using every constitutional means. Lt. General Lagbaja spoke…
Tinubu not prepare to rule, ministerial list contains same characters who have failed Nigerians – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lacked preparation for ruling and governing Nigeria….
Wanted criminal surrenders to Police in Kano
Nasiru Abdullahi, popularly known as Chile Maidoki, who is among the three notorious criminals on the wanted list of Kano state Police Command, on Saturday, surrendered to the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed…
Former Rano LGA Chairman, Dattijo commends Tinubu’s nomination of Gwarzo as Minister
The former chairman of Rano local government area in Kano state, Hon. Alhassan Muhammad Dattijo (Ruwa Baba), describes the nomination of Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo as a minister in Tinubu’s cabinet…
‘The best is yet to come,’ Maryam Shetty speaks on withdrawal of ministerial nomination
Maryam Shettima, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member, remains optimistic despite President Bola Tinubu withdrawing her ministerial nomination, stating that the best is yet to come. Shetty disclosed this in a statement…
‘We strongly support ECOWAS’ – France backs bid to quash Niger coup
The French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, Catherine Colonna, emphasizes France’s robust support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in their determination to “defeat” the coup in the…
KNSG to review Censorship Board Law, regulate social media
In a bid to reduce social vices in the society, Kano State Government says it will review Kano State Censorship Board Law to regulate the activities of social media handles in the…
Senate screens former Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong for Minister
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has screened Ministerial nominee, former Governor of Plateau State and former Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon…
Gov. Mutfwang swears in 19 commissioners in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa , Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has on Friday in Jos sworn in 19 Comissioners to serve in his cabinet. Speaking at the event in Langfield and Gardens,…
FG closes borders with Niger Republic, says decision in countries’ interest
The Federal Government has issued a directive on Friday for the immediate closure of all land borders with Niger Republic. According to the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCoS), Bashir…
Tinubu hails frontline businessman, Alh. Abdulsamad Rabiu on 63rd birthday
President Bola Tinubu has sent his goodwill message to frontline businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, founder of BUA Group and the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) on the occasion…
Police foil attack on Zamfara community, neutralize bandit, recover firearms
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has succeeded in foiling a planned attack by bandits on Muslim worshippers while observing Friday prayers at Kwata village under Magarya district of…
CCP lauds DSS for unearthing crimes of ex-CBN, EFCC bosses
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A group of Concern Citizens Project (CCP) commended Department of State Security (DSS) for Unearthing many crimes of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele and former EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed…
Abuja: FAAN suspends taxi services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the suspension of airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was contained in a statement released on FAAN’s verified…
Zamfara: NIS assures strengthen synergy against insecurity
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service Zamfara State Command (NIS), Dauda Ibrahim Sabimoro. has assured most needed but formidable synergy with other sister security agencies with a…
Imo Market Crisis: NCM urges independent committee, compensation for victims
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In the wake of the recent Avu market crisis in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria, the National President of the Northern Consensus Movement (NCM), Dr. Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu, has…
Court summons: NLC threatens to embark on nationwide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would embark on a nationwide strike from Aug. 14, if the contemptuous Court summons are not withdrawn by the initiator. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC…
Kano State partners NEMA to improve disaster preparedness amidst flood prediction
Kano State has forged a strategic partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in an effort to boost disaster preparedness and response in the state. The partnership comes as a response…