Vice-President Kashim Shettima declares that Nigeria has moved beyond the need for handouts from developed economies and is now actively seeking real partnerships and investments. Shettima spoke at the ongoing UN Food…
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Police Academy opens online portal for admission
The Nigeria Police Academy has opened an online portal for applications for its 10th regular course cadet degree programme by interested and qualified Nigerian candidates. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa…
Reps will respond to Nigerians’ needs — Speaker
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, disclthat the 10th Assembly is fully prepared to promptly address the aspirations of the Nigerian citizens who elected them into the National Assembly….
Nigeria has disappointed Africa, world – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday expressed his dismay over Nigeria’s failure to meet the anticipated progress since gaining independence about 63 years ago. He emphasized that not only has the country…
Nigerians didn’t take issue of drugs serious before – Yobe NDLEA Commander
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Commandant, Yobe State National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency, CN Abdul’aziz Kayode Ogungboye said he appreciated the change of attitude exhibited by the Nigerian People in recent…
Kano Assembly confirms 2 commissioner nominees
The Kano State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed two additional commissioner nominees sent to it by Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf. The confirmation followed their successful screening on the floor of the…
British Council, Microsoft, others partners unveils Africa Social Impact Summit 2023
By Hamisu Ado Nguru The United Nations, the Sterling One Foundation and host of others joins hands in organising the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023. “This is the second edition of the…
Yobe Govt taking steps to mitigate impact of flooding- Buni
The Yobe Government has initiated measures to mitigate the potential impact of flooding in areas identified by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Gov. Mala Buni gave the assurance in a statement signed…
Jega, Mbari lead ECOWAS, AU pre-election fact-finding mission to Liberia
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have dispatched a joint fact-finding mission to Liberia before the Presidential and Legislative elections set for October 10, 2023…
Oshiomhole slams minimum wage, calls it “criminal wage”
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial district, on Sunday criticized the N30,000 monthly minimum wage, referring to it as a “criminal wage.” He added that even his cleaner receives a…
#EndSARS: Lagos Govt dismisses allegations on mass burial of Lekki Tollgate victims
The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that it held mass burial for 103 victims of Lekki Tollgate #EndSARS protest. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr Olusegun Ogboye, the…
Lawmaker extends support to victims of Zamfara windstorm
In a remarkable show of compassion, Rep Abdulmalik Zubairu (APC, Bungudu/Maru) stepped forward to provide much-needed assistance to the victims of the devastating windstorm that recently struck Kura Community in Bungudu Local…
BREAKING: Lagos confirms mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos state government says the bodies of 103 victims of #EndSARS protest in 2020 prepared for mass burial were not from the Lekki tollgate. The state government, in a statement released…
Police recover missing cows in Kano
The Police Command in Kano says it has recovered an unspecified number of cows wandering around the Ranka Hotoro Quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in…
Shettima to represent Tinubu at food summit in Rome, Russia
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will on Sunday depart Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information,…
NDLEA releases lists of successful candidates
The final lists of successful candidates for the 2023 recruitment exercise for Narcotic Officer and Narcotic Assistant cadres have been released by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). A statement released…
Gunmen kill man in Kankia, Katsina State
Tragedy struck in Kankia LGA of Katsina state on Saturday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed a man, recognized a as Ibrahim Abdullahi popularly known as Solo by locals. The News Agency of…
Chief Of Army Staff vows to stamp out insecurity in Mangu LGA
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has vowed that the military under him will work effectively to stamp out insecurity in Mangu and other…
Akume to Nigerians: Trust the process, we’re working to ease pain of petrol price hike
The secretary-general to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu remain dedicated to fulfilling his commitment to enhancing the well-being of Nigerians. In a series…
SERAP sues CBN over unlawful regulations on bank customers’ social media
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a legal suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria for instructing financial institutions to collect customers’ social media handles as part of their identification…
Gwale Zumunta Group celebrates Kano Commissioner of Commerce’s appointment, honors civil service promotions
By Salisu Hamisu Ali The Gwale Zumunta Group has organized a special event to celebrate the appointment of Abbas Sani Abbas as the Kano State Commissioner of Commerce, as well as the…
Ogun Police confirm 6 friends died after taking alcohol
Police in Ogun on Saturday confirmed the death of six friends after taking alcohol in their friends house in Ogbogbo, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of…
FRSC, KAROTA strength ties to curb traffic, boost security in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) has expressed its readiness to partner with Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to maintain sanity on major roads within the state. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr…
Kano State mourns demise of former Commissioner, Alhassan Muhammad Dawaki
The Deputy Governor of Kano state who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has on behalf of the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressed his heartfelt condolences…
Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to face trial on firearms charges
The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to answer charges of illegal possession of…