The Chairman of the Project Verification Committee in Kaduna State, Sabi’u Sani, has said that no contractor collected money from the state government and abandoned projects under the last administration of former…
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Reporting The Hajj: Saudi Arabia deserves praise, not condemnation
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) is aware of the challenges faced in this year’s Hajj exercise owing to recent change of policy by Saudi Arabian authorities regarding service provision to the guests of…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to receive VP Kashim Shettima in Kano on Sunday
The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to receive the Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shettima on Sunday 16th July, 2023. Kashim Shettima would be in Kano on condolence visit…
NASS to revisit bill on constitutional roles for traditional rulers – Speaker
The Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, on Saturday in Zaria said the 10th assembly would revisit the bill seeking constitutional roles for traditional rulers. The speaker disclosed this during a courtesy…
Uzodimma raises workers salary, announces N5bn loan for farmers
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has announced a new minimum wage of N40, 000 for workers in the state to ease the pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The governor…
Police arrest woman seen beating her aged mother in social media video
The Police in Anambra has arrested one Ukamaka Udugbo from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating her 75-year-old mother under her care. The Divisional Police Officer of…
First batch of Kano pilgrims set to depart Saudi Arabia after Hajj
The first group of pilgrims from Kano who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia has begun their journey back home. On Saturday, the pilgrims left Makka and headed to the King…
N500 Billion Allocation: Kano Deputy Governor Clarifies Misinformation on President Tinubu’s Administration
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has vehemently denied and distanced himself and the state government from recent news circulating on various media platforms. The reports falsely claimed that he…
President Tinubu departs Abuja to Nairobi for AU meeting
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Nairobi, Kenya, where he will join other African leaders for the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union. According to the Presidency, the Nigerian…
NDLEA investigating shooting incident involving officers in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta…
Bauchi government allocates N150 million for girls’ empowerment project
Bauchi State has pledged a sum of N150 million towards the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, in partnership with the World Bank. The announcement was…
Parties spent N29m on social media adverts — Report
A recent report revealed that political parties spent N28,784,369 in paid political content on Facebook and Instagram, during the peak of the election campaign. The European Union Election Observation Mission quoted the…
Rafsanjani Urges FG to Redirect Fuel Subsidy Savings to Infrastructure, Not ‘Insensitive’ N8,000 Monthly Palliative
Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, has criticized the proposed N8,000 monthly palliative by the Federal Government for 12 million households, calling it insensitive. He suggested…
Plateau NUJ presents relief materials to IDPs of Mangu attacks
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Plateau State Council has described as neatless and devastating the recurrent attacks on Some Communities in Mangu and other Parts of the state….
Kano Gov. condoles with families of late Imam Galadanchi
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf has described the death of Alhaji Imam Galadanchi as an immense loss not only for his family but for Kano community and beyond. Recall…
Just In: Plateau workers suspends two months strike
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) in Plateau State has suspended the two Months strike earlier embarked by the organised Labour Unions in the State. It would be recalled…
Over 1,900 NYSC members sworn in for orientation in Kano State
In a formal ceremony held today at the NYSC permanent Orientation Camp in Kussala, Karaye, over 1,900 members of the 2023 Batch “B” Stream One of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
Subsidy Removal: President Tinubu allocates N70 Billion to Reps from N819 Billion palliative
In a bid to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has allocated N70 billion from his N819 billion palliative to the House of Representatives. The announcement…
CISLAC urges NGF to create anti-corruption agencies in states
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has called on the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, to push for the creation of anti-corruption agencies across the 36 states of the federation. Speaking during…
Nigeria: Amnesty Int’l appoints Isa Sanusi as Country Director
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Amnesty International today announced the appointment of Isa Sanusi, the Yobe State indigine as a human rights defender, and former journalist, as its new Country Director for…
Zamfara: World Bank pledges investment on Education, Health and Poverty alleviation
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The World Bank has pledged to invest massively on education, health sectors in Zamfara State, poverty reduction as well as infrastructural development with a view to position the…
Killings of Police: NSCDC commiserates with Police over killing of men by bandits
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha expressed grief and sadness over the gruesome killing of the…
Kano State Government pledges support to Cooperative Societies in poverty alleviation efforts
In a bid to combat poverty in Kano State, the state government has made a commitment to assist Cooperative Societies in reclaiming their previous influence. The announcement was made by Governor Alh….
BREAKING: DSS Complies With Court Order, Charge Emefiele To Court
The Department of State Services (DSS) has charged embattled suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to court. This is sequel to an Abuja High Court order of Thursday,…
President Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria. Dele Alake, presidential spokesman, made this known while briefing State House correspondents on Thursday. According to Channels, the…