By Abdullahi Yusuf The two-day warning strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) commenced in Kano with the picketing of the headquarters of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company(KEDCO) by officials of the state…
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Arewa Youth endorses 45 year old Vrati for Ministry of Youth Development
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Arewa Youths groups under the aegies of Arewa Youth Parliament, has endorse 45 year old Honourable Vrati Sawulama Nzonzo as the office for Minister for Youth Development. Addressing…
CITAD mentees invent radio transmitter, hydrogen gas, farm sprayer, remote controlled vehicle, others
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) mentees in Kano have developed a radio transmitter, hydrogen gas, farm sprayer and remote controlled vehicle, under CITAD mentorship on transforming tech ideas into business…
CEO Aminu Takai Foundation honored with Doctorate Award at Benin University
By Musa Sani Aliyu Engr. Aminu Adam Takai, the CEO and Founder of the Aminu Takai Foundation and Innovation Support, has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate by the Institut Supérieur de…
NLC strike: Labour and employment minister appeals to labour to shelve action as engagement continues
By Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Following the ultimatum issued by members of the NLC and its affiliates to begin a 2-day warning strike on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th September, Minister of Labour…
Palliatives: Kano Govt. distributes 457, 000 bags of rice, maize to vulnerable
The Kano State Government on Monday commenced the distribution of palliatives and farm inputs to the vulnerable, women and farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The News Agency…
Presidential tribunal approves live broadcast of verdict
The Court of Appeal Headquarters has announced that the impending judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court will be broadcasted live as move towards promoting transparency and public engagement. The decision aims to…
Abia Governor suspends Govt House driver after accident, orders treatment for injured Okada Rider
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has taken swift action following a recent accident involving a government house driver and a commercial motorcycle rider. On Sunday, Otti ordered the immediate suspension of…
FG appeals to NLC to suspend proposed 2-day warning strike
The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend its proposed 2-day nationwide warning strike over economic hardship. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Simon Lalong, made…
Air Peace boss, Olubadan, others bag Afro awards 2023
Dr Allen Onyema, Air Peace Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oba Dr Moshood Olalekan-Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan and others have been nominated for the prestigious Afro Awards 2023 for their humanitarian…
NHRC trains soldiers on civil military relations in Borno
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A two days workshop has been conducted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for a selected group of soldiers attached to ‘Operations Hadin Kai’ to sustain…
Kano State Govt. posts SSRs to MDAs to effect wider publicity
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government says it has posted Senior Special Reporters(SSRs) to the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in order to give wider publicity to the activities of the…
Kaduna govt launches mobile clinics, women, children’s shelter
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Sunday, unveiled five state-of-the-art mobile clinics to attend to the medical needs of the citizens of the state. He also commissioned ‘Women and Children Shelter’…
Kano State to sponsor 1001 students for master’s degrees abroad
Kano State has unveiled its plan to sponsor 1001 students on scholarships for master’s degrees abroad. This was disclosed by Hon. Kabiru Getso Haruna, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Scholarship…
Kano State begins food distribution to alleviate economic strain
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced plans to distribute palliatives on Monday. The governor made this declaration during a meeting with his appointed media aides at the coronation hall…
Insecurity: Zamfara shuts down cattle markets in 5 local government areas
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara state government has directed for the immediate closure of some cattles markets (Kara) in five local government areas of the state, the state Commissioner for Information, Mannir…
APC is only vehicle to convey Nigerians to prosperity – Ganduje
The national chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has revealed that the APC is the only vehicle to convey Nigerians to prosperity. Ganduje spoke in Lokoja, Kogi’s capital, on…
NIS establishes taskforce to facilitate timely passport issuance
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the establishment of a dedicated taskforce to facilitate timely passport issuance process and eliminate backlogs. The NIS, under the leadership of Comptroller General Mrs. Caroline…
FG will rejig N-Power Scheme, pay beneficiaries – Betta Edu
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, says plans are underway to rejig the N-Power scheme to accommodate more people and ensure prompt payment of beneficiaries’ stipends. Edu disclosed…
Lagos government warns against crossing Blue Rail track
The Lagos State Government has warned residents to avoid crossing the track of the Blue Rail line as it is scheduled to commence full commercial operations tomorrow, Monday. The Chief Press Secretary,…
Kaduna Governor orders probe into Mosque massacre
In a swift response to the heinous attack on Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has directed the police to launch a thorough investigation. The assault,…
Insecurity: Kaduna Govt. trains 7,000 additional vigilantes
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has flagged-off the training of 7,000 additional vigilante members as part of efforts to enhance community policing. The 7,000 personnel drawn from all the local government…
Kano is ready to accept investors – Deputy Governor
In a move to boost economic development and promote investment opportunities, Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, disclosed that the state government’s doors are wide open for investors The Deputy…
KAROTA confiscates N50m fake drugs in Kano
The Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has confiscated fake drugs worth N50 million in Kano. Malam Nabilusi Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer, KAROTA, said this in a statement on Saturday in…
Amshi blames politicians for hijacking, diverting palliatives
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Coordinator of Initiative For Social and Economic Inclusivity of Underprivileged Person Hon. Aliyu Buba Amshi, has accused politicians for hijacking and distributing palliatives among them…