By Tongnaan Bawa, Jos An ardent Women advocate and Lead mentor, Women Mediators Dr. Rhoda Udenyi has called for the need to prioritize elimination of Sexual and gender based violence ( SGBV)…
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Human Rights Day: SERAP, NGE call for immediate release of journalists in detention
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on President Bola Tinubu to order immediate and unconditional release of journalists in detention. SERAP and NGE…
VAT’s responsible for 60 percent of Nasarawa’s FAAC monthly allocation, says Governor Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule has said that his administration is at the forefront of the current debate against the tax reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because Value Added Tax (VAT) is…
IHRC-RFT Nigeria Calls for Action to Tackle Human Rights Issues on Human Rights Day
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC-RFT) Nigeria Chapter has reiterated its commitment to addressing human rights challenges in the country as it joined the global community in celebrating Human Rights Day. Observed…
Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, Ogechi lyrics lead Google search
Google, on Tuesday, unveiled the ‘2024 Year in Search’ for Nigeria with Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics leading the trends search. The Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Google West Africa,…
Alleged Fraud: Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Bail Application
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has declined a bail application filed by Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, describing the application as premature. In her…
Fika Community In Yobe Supports Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture and Forestry
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a groundbreaking display of unity and determination, the Concerned Fika Community Elders, Youths and Women Solidarity Group has thrown its weight behind the establishment of the…
CISLAC lament how corruption undermine Developmental sectors, offers Solutions
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society legislative and advocacy Centre , CISLAC has lamented how Corruption have continued to undermine Developmental sectors in the country called for urgent attention. In a…
Namadi signs Jigawa electricity commission law
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has signed the Jigawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission bill into law. This is contained in a statement by Hamisu Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on…
VOBSI, Partners Host Workshop on Tackling GBV in Kano
By Mustaha Salisu An NGO, Voices Beyond Silence Initiative (VOBSI), in collaboration with the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano, and supported by Voices of Women and Women Radio, organized a…
Gov. Zulum Presents N584.76 Billion 2025 Budget With focus on Health, Education
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has unveiled the 2025 Budget, titled the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” with a total of ₦584.76 billion aimed at…
League of Northern Democrats Constitutes Committee to Review Tax Reform Bills
By Umar Dankano, Yola The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has formed a technical committee to review the proposed tax reform bills and provide informed recommendations on their implications. In a press…
Gov. Abba Awards Hajj Tickets to Winners of Kano 2024 Qur’anic Competition
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has awarded the winners of the 2024 Kano State Qur’anic Competition with slots for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and cash prizes of…
Kano revenue service launches revenue growth initiative
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has launched a new initiative aimed at significantly increasing the state’s revenue generation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NA ) reports that the initiative, unveiled…
Troops clear IPOB camps in Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, recover arms
Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, have cleared the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in…
Police foil kidnap attempts, rescue 20 passengers in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State, has foiled kidnap attempts and rescued 20 passengers in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by…
Gov. Uba Sani Commended for Capacity Building Initiatives
Kaduna State continues to distinguish itself as a leader in civil service reforms, with other states regularly sending delegations to understudy its operations, particularly in the areas of governance and accountability. This…
NGO Trains Finance Officials on Enhanced Accounting, Budgeting in Taraba
By Umar Dankano An international non-governmental organization, Oxfam, in collaboration with the Taraba State Government, has concluded a three-day capacity-building workshop for state and local government directors of finance and budget. The…
NOA Sensitizes Nigerians on Tax Reform, Security, HIV, Other National Issues
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide sensitization campaign addressing five critical issues vital to Nigeria’s well-being, unity, and development. The campaign, highlighted during a press…
Fedpoly Mubi Union Refutes Allegations of Corruption, Maladministration Against Governing Council
By Umar Dankano, Yola The Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, has dismissed allegations of maladministration and financial misconduct leveled against the Chairman of the institution’s Governing Council by…
French embassy to empower 1,500 youths on agric. dev’t in Kano
The Kano State Government has secured a project from the French Embassy aimed at empowering 1,500 youths through some agricultural development programmes to boost the state’s economy. The State Commissioner for Higher…
Stakeholders Urge Media to End Discriminatory Language Against Persons with Disabilities
From Hajara Usman, Gombe Journalists have been urged to avoid using derogatory and discriminatory language when referring to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The appeal was made during a one-day training on “Promoting…
Concerned Coalition of Military Veterans Commends President Tinubu
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Military Veterans has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for honoring his promise to address military pension issues. In a press statement jointly signed and made…
SAPZ launches community engagement campaign to boost agric production in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme (SAPZ) in Kano State on Saturday launched a community engagement and awareness campaign to improve knowledge on agricultural productivity among farmers in the…
Borno Govt Disburses N987m to 7,716 traders affected by flood
The Borno Government has disbursed N987m to 7,716 traders affected by the September 10 flood disaster in Maiduguri. Engr. Baba Gujbawu, Chairman of the Flood Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee, disclosed this on…