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…
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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…
Don’t go to war with Niger Republic, Arewa Group cautions ECOWAS
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has expressed concern over the potential consequences of military intervention in the Republic of Niger by the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS. Spearheaded by Nigerian…
Kano Govt to activate, support 250 cooperative groups
The Kano State Government says it will activate and support 250 cooperative groups across the state as an empowerment strategy. Alhaji Jamilu Abbas-Kiru, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups to…
CISLAC condemns appointment of allegedly corrupt individuals to leadership positions
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International (TI) Nigeria have voiced their strong disappointment regarding the recent appointments and nominations of individuals with alleged corruption ties and questionable integrity…
Niger Coup: NNPJ urges ECOWAS to prioritize diplomacy for stability
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ) in Kaduna State has appealed to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is also the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority…
Police smash drug cartel in kano
A team of policemen from Kano state Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued…
Niger Republic: Don’t take military action against junta, JNI cautions
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Saturday, cautioned Nigeria and the authorities of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to take military action against the junta in Niger Republic….
Video: Youth corps members will not be deployed to Niger — NYSC Official
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there is no plan to deploy youth corps members to Niger Republic to fight a war to restore democracy in that country. The NYSC Director,…