By Shalom Oludele Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, on Tuesday, decorated the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General, in a short ceremony which took place at the…
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BREAKING: National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Nation into Darkness
The national grid has experienced yet another collapse, leaving the country in darkness and sparking concerns over the stability of power infrastructure. This incident follows multiple collapses in October, during which the…
Court strikes out treason charge against minors after FG’s withdrawal
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, struck out the treason charge preferred against the minors who participated in the August #EndBadGovernance protest following its withdrawal by the Federal Government. Justice…
UN Underscores the essence of promoting women’s Rights in Peace and security
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The United Nations Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice Eyong, has underscored the importance of UNSCR 1325 in advancing gender equality and promoting women’s rights in peace…
Sen. Sani Musa Commends President Tinubu’s Prompt Release Of Minors
By Abdullahi Yusuf Sen. Sani Musa (APC Niger East) and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, on Monday praised President Bola Tinubu for promptly ordering the release of minors arrested…
Kano TJ&GP Hosts Dialogue on Tax Harmonization, Gender Equity in Revenue Generation
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP), in collaboration with Transparency and Accountability in Totality, hosted a one-day stakeholders’ policy dialogue on Monday in Kano aimed at addressing…
Trafficking: NAPTIP trains stakeholders on data collection tools
By Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Monday, commenced training of its officers and other stakeholders on reviewed data collection instruments for the National…
Gombe First Lady Donates Sanitary Pads, Learning Materials to School
By Abubakar Abubakar, Gombe As part of her commitment to promoting girls’ education, the wife of the Gombe State Governor, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has donated sanitary pads, learning materials, and…
Jigawa first lady calls for regular cancer screening
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of Jigawa state governor Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi has on Jigawa state people to cultivate habits of regular cancer screening for the betterment of their health….
IPC Releases Report on Alarming Surge in Attacks Against Nigerian Journalists in 2024
By Mustapha Salisu The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists Hub (SPJ-Hub), has published a comprehensive report detailing the state of attacks on journalists in Nigeria from…
JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Detained Over #EndBadGovernance Protests
President Bola Tinubu has ordered release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday….
Kwankwaso Felicitates Rep Bichi Over Doctorate Degree Award
By Abdullahi Yusuf A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State, Dr Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso,has congratulated the member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Abubakar Kabir Bichi,on his…
SUSO Initiative Condemns Nigeria’s Detention of Minors Protesting Hunger and Poor Governance
In a strong rebuke, the Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) Initiative has publicly condemned the Nigerian government for detaining minors who took part in peaceful protests against hunger and poor governance. According…
CITAD, Partners Launch Phase 2 of Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the British Council and King’s Trust International (KTI), has launched the second phase of its “Youth Sustainable Enterprise…
Northern Youths Urge President Tinubu To Withdraw Charges Against Minors
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Northern Youths Assembly has asked President Bola Tinubu to order the withdrawal of all charges against the minors being tried for alleged participation in the recent EndBadGovernance protests…
EndBadGovernance: Sen.Sani Condemns Detention Of Minors
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Sani Musa(APC Niger East),has condemned what he called “the unjust treatment of minors” over their alleged involvement in the recent EndBadGovernance protests. Some underage #EndBadGovernance protesters detained by…
CITAD Launches Pilot Leadership Mentoring Program for Young Nigerians
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has initiated a pilot project tagged ‘Youth Leadership Development Program (YOU-LEAD)’ aimed at empowering young Nigerians with leadership and self-development skills….
Minister of Power Visits Bagaja Renewables’ Zawaciki 1MWp Mini-Grid, Applauds Renewable Energy Initiative Amidst Northern Power Crisis
The Honorable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has visited Bagaja Renewables Zawaciki 1MWp interconnected mini-grid that is supplying electricity to Gida Dubu community, in Zawaciki, Kano State This visit comes amid…
Gov. Buni Presents 2025 Budget of N320.8 Billion to Yobe State Assembly
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has presented a proposed 2025 budget of N320.8 billion to the State Assembly, with a focus on education, healthcare, infrastructure,…
Rivers State Government Denies Reports of Oil Shutdown Ordered by Governor Fubara
The Rivers State Government has refuted a viral social media post alleging that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of oil operations across the state. The post, widely circulated online, claimed that…
Give Africa Calls for Action: Water is a Right, Not a Privilege
By Mustapha Salisu Give Africa, a non-governmental organization focused on addressing water scarcity, emphasizes that access to water is a basic need, not a privilege reserved for the affluent. Deborah Amuwa, a…
FG Apologizes to Northern Nigeria, Says Blackout Unintentional
By Mustapha Salisu The Federal Government has apologized to Northern Nigeria for the recent blackout, which lasted approximately 11 days, emphasizing that the incident was unintentional. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu,…
BREAKING: NEC Recommends Withdrawal of Tax Reform Bills
The National Economic Council (NEC) has advised the withdrawal of the Tax Reform bills currently under consideration at the National Assembly. The council, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and including state governors…
Zamfara APC lauds NUJ for developmental project
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressive Congress APC has commended the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists for execution development projects at the state…
FG Determined To Boost Nation’s Power Supply, Says Minister
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Government says it is determined to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving the nation’s industries in order to enhance its economy. Minister of Power,Chief Adebayo…