President Bola Tinubu, amid the fuel subsidy removal, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with his administration, adding that the move is in the country’s best interest. He revealed this in…
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FG’s N5bn subsidy removal palliative to states is a loan
The federal government’s palliatives provided to the states to mitigate the impact of petrol subsidy removal is in the form of a loan, according to TheCable’s report. Recall that the federal government…
Family Planning: Federal Min.of health, Zamfara to disseminate contraceptive commodities
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Federal Ministry of Health and the Zamfara State Government have jointly met to support the dissemination of the national guideline for state-funded procurement of contraceptive commodities aimed…
Gov Mutfwang bans illegal taxation road blocks in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned the unlawful collection of taxes in the 17 Local Government Areas of the state with immediate effect. Governor Mutfwang disclosed this…
Palliative: FG approves N5bn for states, LGs
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N5billion to states, local government councils and the FCT to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal on petrol. Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno…
Subsidy removal: FG announces N5bn palliative for each state
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed a N5 billion relief package for each state in the country, along with the federal capital territory (FCT), aimed at mitigating the effects of the…
Military neutralise 28 terrorists, apprehend 113 others, rescue 82 hostages – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations across the…
CITAD trains academics, professionals with data analysis skills using STATA
In an effort to enhance research in academia, civil society organizations, and government agencies, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has provided training to another group of academicians, professionals, students,…
KACRAN urges governors to follow Yobe State’s lead in fair palliative distribution
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association (KACRAN), Comrade Khalil Mohammed Bello, has called on governors across Nigeria to take a cue from Yobe…
BREAKING: Most ECOWAS members ready to join standby force in Niger, says commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah
Troops of the Economic Community of West African States have said they are ready to participate in a standby force that could intervene in Niger. After presidential guards seized power from President…
Lagos court okays withdrawal of firearm charge against Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted permission to the Federal Government to drop the charges of “illegal possession of firearm and possession” against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the…
Governor Namadi Approves Redeployment Of Two Permanent Secretaries
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has approved the immediate redeployment of two Permanent Secretaries in continuation of the re-organisation of Jigawa State Civil Service. This was contained in a statement signed by the…
Majestic Rig incident prompts swift response from NIMASA
In a bid to uphold its commitment to safe maritime practices and ecological preservation, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dispatched a dedicated team of Search and Rescue personnel…
Tinubu to swear in new ministers Monday
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, 2023, swear in his ministers. The event is billed to hold at the State House Conference, Aso villa in Abuja by 10 am. A…
Niger Coup: Premier Radio FM Organises Unity Lectures, Concert In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Premier FM Radio, Kano,on Wednesday organised lectures,concert and a drama to boost relations and promote unity among the people of Nigeria and their Nigerien counterparts. The event which…
KNSG commits to embrace digital economy with innovative project
Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, affirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering a sustainable and comprehensive digital economy model through the adoption of a Digital Access Project (DAP) which is aimed…
Zamfara: Gov Lawal flaggs off construction of Gusau township roads
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has today (Wednesday) flagged off the road construction of Gusau township to commence his administration’s urban renewal project. Phase one of the…
Zamfara collaborates with security agencies to revamp education
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state government has announced preparations ro work closely with security personnel in it’s effort to restore the lost glory in education sector, the newly appointed Commissioner…
JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints Wike FCT Minister, Badaru Defence
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Muhammad Badaru, Defence Minister. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at…
Kano Govt. inaugurates committee to screen 10,800 workers employed by Ganduje
The Kano State Government has constituted a 22-man Committee to verify and screen about 10,800 workers employed towards the end of the tenure of the immediate past administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar…
9 Years Acting Role: Members call for election amidst Kano civil society leadership dispute
Members of the Kano State Civil Society Forum, a collective of passionate and dedicated individuals committed to advancing the interests of the community, calling for a much-needed renewal of leadership through the…
Press week: Gov Bello pledges protection of Journalists’ rights, duties in Kogi
Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday said his administration would continue to promote Professionalism and protect the rights and duties of Journalists in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Customs intercepts 299 cartons of codeine
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 299 cartons of codeine syrup, with a pledge to continue to curb unrestricted access to the drug being abused by some youths. The Acting Comptroller-General…
Kano NDLEA arrests 10 suspected drug dealers in one month – Official
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested 10 suspected drug dealers in different parts of the state in July. This is contained in a…
Zamfara: Gov Lawal appoints Ali-Akilu Accountant General
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Ali-Akilu Mohammed Bungudu to serve as the Accountant General of the state and Idris Shehu as the Deputy…