The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has committed to restructuring the housing sector to enhance housing delivery for Nigerians. During a meeting with members of the Nigeria Institute of…
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Niger boat accident claims about 24 farmers, others missing
A tragic boat mishap in Gbajibo, a tight-knit community within Niger State’s Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA), has claimed the lives of at least 24 persons, predominantly farmers, with several others still…
Lagos govt honors retirees with N2.017bn in benefits
The Lagos State Government has disbursed N2.017 billion in retirement benefits to 644 retirees during the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation, which took place in Alausa, Ikeja During the event, Mr….
German chancellor to visit Nigeria October to strengthen economic ties – Presidency
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to visit Nigeria in October, as part of moves to further strengthen economic ties between both nations. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential aide disclosed this in a statement…
Bilateral Ties: Tinubu formally meets 3 major counterparts on economic development diplomacy
In the hustle and bustle of off-camera activity in the siderooms of the G-20 Summit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was unwilling to stay away from the action. The President met with the…
Kano CP worries over “avalanche” of fake information on social media
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Usaini Gumel, has expressed concern over what he termed as “avalanche” of fake information on social media. He said that people were being fed…
G-20 Summit: Tinubu to engage with UAE authorities in Abu Dhabi – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to engage in high-level discussions with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a technical stopover in Abu Dhabi. This meeting, following his departure from…
United Nigeria gets nod for flights to USA, UK, Netherlands, Italy, UAE, Ireland
The United Nigeria Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the country, has received approval for operation of international flights. According to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s approval, the…
Troops rescue 18 abducted victims in Zamfara, Katsina, others
Troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division Nigerian Army, successfully rescued more than 18 kidnapped individuals across several states,…
N2bn palliative: SERAP gives governors one week ultimatum to disclose details of spending
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a one-week ultimatum to the 36 state governors, demanding the disclosure of expenditure details regarding the N2 billion palliative funds received from the…
World First Aid Day 2023: JNI Aid group seek Federal, State Agencies collaboration
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigerian Aid group of Jama’atu Nasril Islam have seek Collaboration with Federal and States Agencies to work together towards having modern first Aids practice National Secretary of…
Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu, Shettima on tribunal victory
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Osinbajo, in a statement on…
African Union officially joins G20 bloc
The African Union has formally become a member of the G20, as announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his opening remarks at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India. Modi…
Governor Yusuf sets up palliative distribution committee
In an effort to ensure accountability and transparency in the distribution and responsible utilization of palliatives, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has set up compliance committees at state, local governments and…
KNSG vows to recover all Drug Revolving Funds
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has vowed to recover all Drug Revolving Funds DRF back to it’s facilities. In a statement issued to newsmen on…
Night Duty: Kano State Government To Build Houses In Own Media Outfits
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government is to build houses in its own media organizations for use by their staff on night duty. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen…
Tinubu approves construction of 1,000 houses in 7 states – Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said on Friday that President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Benue States. Mr Olusola Abiola,…
International Alert earns praise for North-West Media Conference from NNPJ
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The National President of the Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ), Ibrahim Yakubu, extends his heartfelt appreciation to International Alert for their outstanding efforts during the three-day North-West…
1st Term: Primary, Post Primary Schools to resume Sunday/Monday in Kano – MOE
Kano State Ministry of Education has Approved Sunday 10th September, 2023 as the resumption date for all Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the State for the commencement of 2023/2024…
PEPT Verdict : Group condemns loosers for blackmailing judges
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non governmental Organisation popularly known as Organization for Community Civic Engagement (OCCEN), has condemned the alleged blackmail and threatening the judges of Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT)…
NESREA inaugurates committee to tackle poaching at Kano Zoo
The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency(KAZOWMA) in collaborating with National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency(NESREA) has inaugurated a 12-man committee to safeguard Falgore Game Reserve, Kano. This is contained…
Kano State Government approves over N4 billion for project execution
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has approved the release of N4,882,378,071 for the execution of various projects in the State. This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen…
Yobe to have Hisba Commission soon, says Speaker State Assembly
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Hisbah Commission when put into effect will sanitise the state from many if not all social vices and immoral behaviors. Chiroma Buba Mashio, the Speaker State Assembly…
Minister gives NIS 2 weeks to clear all pending passports
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has given the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) two weeks to clear the over 200,000 pending passport applications before it. The minister gave the order during…
Governor Abba Yusuf warns civil servants against truancy, laxity
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned civil servants in the state against truancy, laxity and other lukewarm attitudes detrimental to effective service delivery. A statement said…