By Salisu Hamisu Ali Researchers from Bayero University Kano (BUK) have stepped in to address a devastating outbreak of Eldana saccharina—commonly known as the African sugarcane borer—that has crippled sugarcane production across…
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Chimamanda Loses 21-Month-Old Twin Son
By Hajara Abdullahi Nigerian multiple award-winning author and renowned speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have announced the passing of one of their twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, born…
Sen. Dachungyang Highlights Empowerment, Security Efforts, Bills as achievements
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau North, Distinguished Senator (Prince) Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, JP, has outlined his achievements, legislative priorities and security concerns, pledging continued commitment to peace, development and effective…
Zulum Inaugurates New GDSS Wandali, Ends 30-Year Wait
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated the permanent site of Government Day Secondary School Wandali in Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, ending a 30-year wait…
Tax Laws Unfair to Workers — NLC President, Ajaero
By Hajara Abdullahi The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed concern over recent tax laws, describing them as aggressive and inhumane toward Nigerian workers struggling to survive….
Gov Dauda Lawal Advances Healthcare Development In Shinkafi
Gov Dauda Lawal Advances Healthcare Development In Shinkafi By Abdullahi Yusuf In fulfillment of one of the six-point agenda of his administration, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, has continued to demonstrate…
League of Veteran Journalists Independent of Ministry, Says Waiya as Journalists Adopt Constitution
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has clarified that the Kano League of Veteran Journalists (KALVEJ) is an independent professional body and not an appendage…
Kano Veteran Journalists Ratify, Adopt League’s Constitution
Kano Veteran Journalists Ratify,Adopt League’s Constitution By Abdullahi Yusuf The Charter establishing the Kano League of Veteran Journalists(KALVEJ) was on Wednesday ratified and adopted by members of the League. The exercise which…
Yobe LG Polls Set for June 2026 as Commission Announces Guidelines, Fees
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YBSIEC) has fixed June 6, 2026, for the conduct of elections into the 17 Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship positions across the…
President Tinubu appoints first female Director-General of Nigerian law school
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year…
Oyo State Gov. Makinde Mourns Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Ali Zungeru
By Hajara Abdullahi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the…
INEC Resumes Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Hajara Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed voter registration nationwide, marking the commencement of the second phase of the exercise, Punch reports. This development was confirmed on Monday…
PLASU Awards Three Major Infrastructure Contracts
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has awarded three major infrastructure contracts aimed at strengthening academic facilities and improving campus security. In a statement signed by the Acting public…
Borno Governor Unveils Digitalisation Plan for Secondary Schools
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated two newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSS) in Fikiyel and Balbaya, Bayo Local Government Area, as part of efforts…
One killed, nine arrested as rival gangs clash in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama One person was killed and nine suspects arrested following a violent clash between rival thuggery groups in Kawo and Mariri areas of Kano metropolis, sources have confirmed. Sources told…
Kano Deputy Governor Felicitates Gov. Abba Yusuf @63
Kano Deputy Governor Felicitates Gov. Abba Yusuf @63 By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Executive Governor of Kano…
NYA Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment at All Kano Youth Conference
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA), also known as Majalisar Matasan Arewa, has reiterated its commitment to empowering young people in Kano State to become self-reliant and actively contribute to the development of…
NAWOJ, Kano Online Media Chapel Applaud AI Capacity-Building Workshop
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, and the Kano Online Media Chapel have commended the successful organisation of a one-day capacity-building workshop on Artificial Intelligence and content creation…
SAPZ Partners with Media to Boost Nutrition, Agricultural Productivity in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has organised a one-day media sensitisation training on Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) for improved nutrition, aimed at strengthening the…
KEDCO Promotes 1500 in Major Staff Welfare, Performance Boost
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has approved a merit-based promotion of 1,500 members of staff as part of its ongoing commitment to staff welfare, motivation, and building a performance-driven workforce. In a…
Katsina govt disburses N65m to banditry victims, says peace returning across State
From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina The Katsina State Government has disbursed N65 million as cash assistance to victims of banditry attacks in Sabuwa Local Government Area as part of its continued support for…
CITAD, NYED Trains Out-of-School Youths on Digital Technology, Entrepreneurship in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in collaboration with The New Turn for Youth Enthusiasm and Development (NYED) has concluded an eight-week training program aimed at equipping…
Gov. Buni Receives ACReSAL Policy Document, Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Environmental Challenges
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing the environmental challenges facing the state. In a statement issued by the…
KACRAN Lauds The Leadership And Achievement Of Governor Buni
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) wishes to formally state their position regarding the administration of Yobe State governor Dr, Mai Mala Buni. According…
Customs, NDLEA Joint Operation Foils Cocaine Smuggling at Apapa Port
…Intercept 30.1kg Cocaine Hidden on Marshall Islands Vessel Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have foiled…