The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office has said that Nigeria has made notable progress in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was…
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Dingyadi Urges Nigerians to Pray for Unity, Not Curse the Nation
Nigerians performing the lesser Hajj in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have been advised to refrain from using vulgar language, cursing, and criticizing the nation’s leadership while offering prayers during the month…
Adamawa: UBRBDA partners Chinese firm to upgrade water reticulation technology
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Management of Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, UBRBDA in collaboration with SANY Group, a multinational Chinese firm based in Changsha,Hunan Province of Republic of China, SANY…
BREAKING: Kano Dissolves Ministry of Higher Education, Deputy Governor Gwarzo Removed as Commissioner
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the dissolution of the Ministry of Higher Education, a move that effectively removes the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, from his role as the…
Zakat & Waqf Foundation Disburses N2.35m to Empower Vulnerable in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe-based Zakat & Waqf Foundation has intensified efforts to reduce poverty and promote economic self-reliance, disbursing ₦2.35 million in zakat to 38 beneficiaries during its annual Ramadan…
Sector 2 JTF North-East OPHK to Conduct Demolition Exercise in Damaturu
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Headquarters, Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Damaturu, will conduct a demolition exercise involving the disposal of unserviceable ammunition…
Zulum approves recruitment of 473 medical personnel
…Orders implementation of 100% rural allowance for doctors By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel, including doctors, for hospitals across…
Kano Online Chapel Moves to Sanitize Profession, Receives Screening Report
By Mustapha Salisu The Chairman of the Kano Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, has received the report of the chapel’s membership screening committee and commended the…
Troops Of Operation Whirl Stroke Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms In Katsina-Ala
Troops Of Operation Whirl Stroke Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms In Katsina-Ala By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered weapons and ammunition…
BCAI’s WAVES Project Records Progress in Women Empowerment, Policy Coordination
By Mustapha Salisu The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) says its Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) project has recorded notable progress in women empowerment, policy engagement and institutional strengthening in…
Kano Executive Council Okays Over N113.193 Billion For Gida Gida Mega City
Kano Executive Council Okays Over N113.193 Billion For Gida Gida Mega City By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of over N113.193 billion for the construction of…
CITAD Condemns Continued Detention of Two Nigerians Over Social Media Commentary
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the continued detention of two Nigerians, Sani Waspapping and Abubakar Adamu, by the Department of State Services (DSS) over…
Madakin Gudi Foundation Has Cleared Almost Five Months for About 167 Volunteer Teachers Fika LGA
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu The Madakin Gudi Foundation has cleared about five months’ stipends for 167 volunteer teachers in twenty-one schools across five wards in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe…
Troops of Sector 2 OPHK Foil Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Maintain Control of Goniri Location
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, Goniri, under Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully contained and repelled…
IWD 2026: CHR, YOSPIS Push For 35% Female Representation in Nigeria’s Gov’t
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, the Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) and the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) convened a policy dialogue in…
Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Corps Reaffirms Legal Mandate, Urges Professionalism During Iftar With Personnel
The Commander General of the Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Corps, Lt. Col. Aminu Yusuf Abdulmalik has reiterated that the Corps is a legally established security outfit backed by the laws of…
Gov. Mutfwang hosts NCDC Governing Board, canvasses teamwork, inclusivity
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has assured the Governing Board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) of his administration’s support towards ensuring that the…
Telecom Policy Review: CITAD, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Consumer Protection
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have called for stronger consumer protection provisions in the proposed National Telecommunications Policy to address challenges such as unexplained data depletion, network congestion and opaque billing systems….
FG Flags Off Food, Nutrition Support for Vulnerable Households in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of food and nutrition support to vulnerable households in Plateau State under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The…
Insecurity: Zulum urges Borno residents to intensify prayers in last 10 days of Ramadan
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of RamadanZ to intensify prayers, especially during…
KANET Announces New Leadership as AMG Foundation Hosts Inauguration Iftar With EXCOs
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has announced its new Executive Committee members as part of activities marking the 2026 World NGO Day, with an inauguration Iftar held yesterday…
Amnesty International Urges Kano Government to Strengthen Protection Against Gender-Based Violence
As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Amnesty International has called on the Kano State Government to strengthen protection mechanisms for women and girls against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The Deputy…
International Women’s Day 2026:Kano NAWOJ Urges Women Empowerment, Equality
International Women’s Day 2026:Kano NAWOJ Urges Women Empowerment, Equality By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has urged governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts…
IWD 2026: CITAD Urges Women, Girls to Participate Safely in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged women and girls to actively participate in the digital space, emphasizing the importance of online safety and emerging technologies. The call was…
IWD 2026: AHIP Urges Greater Support for Women’s Empowerment, Safety
By Mustapha Salisu As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) has joined the global community in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in all spheres…