The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the increase in the price of petrol to N617 per litre is excessive, unacceptable and unjustified. The PDP made its stand known in a statement by…
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Dangote Group trains journalists on digital reporting, seeks stronger partnership
The Dangote Group has trained no fewer than 50 Abeokuta-based journalists on digital reporting to enhance efficiency and service delivery. The Plant Director, Dangote Cement, Ibese, Mr Azad Nawabudden said at the…
Fire destroys shops in Kano market
A night fire has destroyed some shops at Kasuwar Rimi Market in Kano, firefighters said on Thursday. Saminu Abdullahi, spokesman of Kano State Fire Service said 10 shops were destroyed in the…
Gov. Yusuf appoints heads of health sector boards, agencies
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed a panel of experts to lead various boards and agencies within the health sector. The move comes as part of the Governor’s…
Election petition: There was no telephone conversations between Tinubu and I, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola says there was no conversations between him and anyone concerning Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). Ariwoola made the clarification in a statement issued…
Islamic New Year: Zamfara Gov. calls for intensified prayers against insecurity
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the teeming Muslim population to include the end of insecurity and economic derailment in their supplications during this Islamic new year 1445….
2023 LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi celebrates birthday with IDPs in Mangu, Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Labour Party, Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, celebrated his 62nd birthday anniversary with the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP’s in Mangu Local Government Area…
PDP condemns N617 per litre fuel price as exorbitant; calls for reduction to N150
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for imposing an exorbitant pump price of N617 per litre on petrol, stating that such an increase is tantamount to…
‘I won’t interfere with case’ — Emefiele asks court to grant him bail
Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has filed a request for bail before a federal high court in Lagos State. Emefiele is seeking bail on self-recognisance pending…
Kaduna State Government pledges to address issues of social justice
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to tackle issues of social justice, foster equality of opportunities, and safeguard the…
Octavus denies supplying contaminated fuel to Max Air, vows to uphold Aviation Safety, integrity
Octavus, a prominent aviation fuel supplier, has denied allegations of supplying contaminated aviation fuel to Max Air, a Nigerian airline. In a press release issued on July 18, 2023, and signed by…
Governor Yusuf makes new appointments
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of heads of government agencies. The announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi…
Tinubu bows to pressure, orders review of N8,000 cash transfer
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the N8,000 conditional cash transfer programme envisaged to bring succor to most vulnerable households be reviewed immediately. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement on…
Islamic New Year: Governor Namadi Celebrates With Muslim Ummah
Governor Mallam Umar Namadi extends his warmest greetings and sincere wishes to Jigawa State citizens and all Muslim faithful across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1445 AH….
Provide evidence of N10bn CCTV loan, Ganduje challenges CSO
Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State, refuted claims that his administration secured a N10 billion loan for the installation of Close Circuit Television cameras in Kano metropolis, describing such reports…
Kano Gov. pays condolence visit to Dahiru Mangal
Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, along with his Deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Commissioners, and various government officials, paid a condolence visit to Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal in Katsina state….
AFTIS donates basic medical drugs to Takai Primary Health Care
Aminu Takai Foundation & Innovation Support (AFTIS), a non-governmental organization, has commenced the distribution of essential medical drugs to Primary Health Care Centres in Takai Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano state….
President Tinubu extends condolences to Mangal, Imam Adigun following losses of wife, mother
In a heartfelt gesture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed his sympathy and condolences to Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, Chairman of MaxAir and AFDIN Group, on the passing of his wife, Hajiya Aisha…
NLC rejects new fuel price, says ‘It’s provocative’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced its opposition to the newly introduced fuel pump price regime, deeming it provocative and aimed at exacerbating the current levels of poverty and hardship being…
Zamfara Commissioner of Police presents N7m to families of Officers died in service
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Bunu has presented the cheques of seven million one hundred thousand naira to the14 next of kins of the officers…
Hijrah: Kano Govt declares Wednesday public holiday
Kano State Government has declared tomorrow Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 a work – free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) new year. This was contained in a statement…
Nigeria Police Academy,Wudil, Introduces Programmes Towards Self Reliance
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigeria Police Academy,Wudil,Kano State,is to introduce programmes aimed at generating revenue towards self reliance. The Commandant of the Academy,AIG Sadiq Abubakar,disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the institution’s…
PCACC partners Kano OGP to strengthen anti-corruption fight
Kano State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has joined forces with the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to intensify their fight against corruption. In a recent meeting between the OGP…
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital after attending the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, AU, which took place in Kenya at the weekend. According to…
Gov. Yusuf approves appointment of special advisers
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of some individuals as his Special Advisers on various fields. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary…