The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has put everything in place to conduct the 2023 population and housing census, Clifford Zirra, NPC Federal Commissioner in Adamawa, disclosed that the commission was…
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Alive and Thrives, UNICEF, Urge Govts To Extend Working Mothers’ Maternity Leave To 6 Months
Alive and Thrives and the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), have appealed to State governments to extend the maternity leave from three months to six months for lactating mothers working in Government…
KNSG seeks stronger collaborative support from British Govt
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appealed for a stronger collaborative relationship and increased support from the British Government. He made the plea when he received the new British High…
ECOWAS imposes more sanctions on Niger, others
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed new sanctions in response to the coup in the Republic of Niger. It has also imposed heavier financial sanctions on entities supporting…
Alleged Extortion: CMD/CMO of Urology Centre asked to step aside
The Hospitals Management Board and ministry for health under the leadership of Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda and Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has asked the chief medical director and the chief medical officer…
Nigerian Army adopting emerging technologies for operational efficiency – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has advocated the sustenance of utilization of emerging technologies for operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army (NA). The COAS stated this today…
FCDO urges Gov Namadi to establish Digital Agency
From Mika’il Abdullah, Dutse The Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), has called on Jigawa state government to establish agency or ministry for digital economy. The call was made by the founder of…
Ganduje’s appointment as APC National Chairman rattles PDP’s power prospects – Ex- lawmaker
Yusuf Sulaiman, a Kano State House of Assembly member between 2011 and 2023, has disclosed that the appointment of former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the All…
Zamfara concern citizens protest against Matawalle’s nomination
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Concern Citizens of Zamfara State have taken a peaceful demonstration to the house of Senate demanding the immediate removal of former Governor Bello Matawalle from the screened…
Alleged 4bn fraud: Court admits ex- MD of KASCO to administrative bail
A High Court in Kano State on Tuesday granted administrative bail to the former Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company limited (KASCO), Bala Inuwa. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
Tinubu inaugurates presidential committee on fiscal policy, tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu has on Tuesday inaugurated the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. The inauguration took place in Abuja. Recall that in July, the president approved the establishment of…
Azman Air halts operations, enforces unpaid leave for staff
Azman Air has once more suspended its operations just a month after resuming flights, attributing the shutdown to a scarcity of available aircraft. The airline has also taken the step to place…
Justice Dije sworn in as pioneer female chief judge of Kano State
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Dije Abdu Aboki. She now holds the position of the first female Chief Judge of Kano State. The appointment…
Centre Requests CITAD, ACTION AID NG’s Support for ICT Development
PESEPA Community Champions have reached out to the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and ACTION AID NG to collaborate on their ICT development and sustainability initiatives within the Bwari Area…
First Lady, Remi Tinubu Names Auditorium After Maryam Abacha
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has renamed the main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Dr Maryam Abacha, Wife of former Military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha….
Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees
The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during Monday’s plenary….
Customs boss reiterates commitment to improved national security
The Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has reiterated the commitment of the agency to improving relationship with border communities to enhance national security. Adeniyi said this during a visit to…
Kano assembly calls for legislative, judicial autonomy
Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure financial autonomy of the legislative and judicial arms of government in the state. The call was sequel to deliberations…
Governor Mutfwang assures on transforming Plateau state university to centre of medical excellence
BY Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transform the Plateau State University into a prominent hub for producing skilled medical professionals. Governor Mutfwang made…
Senate in closed session over motion to suspend screening of Keyamo
Senate has resolved into a close session, following a motion at plenary on Monday to suspend screening of Mr Festus Kayemo ,a nominee from Delta State. The motion, which generated altercation among…
Sen. Plang hails Tinubu for Lalong’s ministerial nomination
From Tongnaan Dada, Jos The Senator Representing Plateau Central in Plateau State, Diket Plang, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating the former governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, as a…
Crisis looms as Northern groups oppose military action in Niger Republic
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A coalition comprising 593 groups under the banner of the Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) has called upon the President of Nigeria to reconsider and withdraw his proposed military…
Tinubu meets governors sharing boundaries with Niger
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday played host to governors of States that share boundaries with Niger Republic. It was gathered the meeting held at the State House, Abuja, was part of consultations…
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir appoints head of govt agencies
The appointment of additional heads of government agencies has been approved by the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Sanusi Bature, chief…
Ministerial appointment: I’ll prove my nomination by Tinubu right
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A just screened ministerial nominee, former Governor Zamfara State, Bello Mattawale said he will serve to best of his ability to prove that his nomination by President Bola…