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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…
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
The Federal Government has maintained that all federal universities in the country are prohibited from implementing tuition fees. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, said this at a public hearing by…
Niger crisis: Tinubu welcomes Central Africa’s support for ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. This is contained in a statement by…
Senate faces backlash over delayed confirmation of ministerial nominee, El-Rufai
In a press conference held on August 15, 2023, supporters of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, expressed concerns over his delayed ministerial confirmation in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
CITAD trains youths on transforming tech ideas into businesses
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has initiated a training program aimed at equipping 30 youths with the skills to turn their technological ideas into successful ventures. Engineer Yunusa Zakari…
KAROTA operatives, tricycle riders clash in Kano, scores injured
Some operatives of the Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) on Tuesday clashed with tricycle riders on Zaria road close to Kofar Nasarawa Bridge in the state capital. The News Agency…
Governor Yusuf warns prosecutors, investigators against human rights abuse
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned prosecutors and investigators of criminal cases in the state against trampling on the fundamental human rights of suspects. Yusuf sounded…
Yobe NUJ urges farmers, herders to embrace peaceful coexistence
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a call to the farmers and herders in the state, urging them to prioritize…
Jigawa Senator donates N10m furnitures allowances to 274 students
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to support his constituents, the senator representing Jigawa Northwest senatorial zone, Babangida Hussain has dedicated his 10 million naira furniture allowance to scholarships for…
Banditry: Gov Lawal canvasses for immediate military operations
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday (Tuesday) solicited for more military presence and intervention with a view to immediately commence an aggressive operations towards tackling the lingering…
Rights commission receives 122 complaints in Kano
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 122 complaints of alleged human rights abuse in Kano State in July. The Coordinator of NHRC in the state, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in…