A mammoth crowd of jubilant supporters on Tuesday lined the streets of Kano to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf upon his return from Saudi Arabia, where he served as the Amirul Hajj…
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NAWOJ trains journalists on home gardening in Bauchi
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State Chapter, on Thursday organised a one-day training session for women journalists in Bauchi on home gardening. The aim is to improve household diets…
Tinubu arrives Kaduna, heads to Rigachikun to inaugurate projects
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Kaduna as part of his one-day working visit to inaugurate a myriad of developmental projects in the state. The president was received at the Nigerian…
Adamawa Govt Urges Communities to Safeguard Electricity Installations
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Government has called on residents to protect electricity installations and equipment in their communities to prevent vandalism, especially as the state continues to experience erratic…
FUDECO, Partners Present Findings on Farmers-Herders Conflict in Hayin Ade
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), in collaboration with the National Commission for Nomadic Education and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, held a one-day…
CITAD Launches Digital Rights Training for Secondary School Students in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), has launched a four-week Digital Rights Training targeting secondary school students in Kano State, including those…
JISEPA, UNICEF lead hundreds of youths, students on tree planting in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency with support from United Nation’s Children Education Fund (UNICEF), lead hundreds of Jigawa state students for tree planting campaign. The campaign which…
Gov. Buni Chairs Lake Chad Basin Commission Meeting in Ndjamena, Chad
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who currently chairs the Lake Chad Governor’s Forum, presided over a meeting with the Lake Chad Basin Commission at its…
Governance stakeholders call for holistic reforms to address LG challenges
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, has identified the appointment and election of unqualified individuals to leadership roles…
KSrelief to Provide Solar-powered Boreholes in 1o Nigerian States
From Ahmad Muhammad The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement via video conference yesterday with a civil society organization to implement a project that will drill…
CHRD Condemns Near-absence Of CNG In The North,Urges FG To Investigate Project Handling
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, Centre for Human Resource and Development(CHRD), has condemned the “near-absence” of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the North, describing it as an indication of lopsided distribution of…
You have capacity to restore permanent peace – Tor Tiv tells Tinubu
Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, says that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue in particular. Ayatse stated this on Wednesday in Makurdi at…
Minister of State for Housing Receives Kano Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdussalam
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, warmly welcomed the Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, to his office in Abuja on Wednesday. The…
Projects: I’m Proud Of Gov. Lawal’s Achievements, Says Ex-president Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Gov. Lawal for his outstanding achievements, emphasizing the positive impact of his leadership in Zamfara State. On Tuesday, the former president commissioned the Yariman Bakura Specialist…
Former President Obasanjo, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Commission Ultra-Modern Processing Factory in Gombe
…Obasanjo lauds Gombe Gov for establishing Industrial Park, Says Inuwa Yahaya Has Planted Seeds of Prosperity …As Governor Declares Gombe Ready for Global Investment, Says Project Will Power Jobs, Growth, Food Security…
Maiduguri Court Jails Two for Internet Fraud
Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 convicted and sentenced the duo of Samuel Okoro and Lucky Dauda to eight years imprisonment each….
NEMA, IQAN to Collaborate on Strengthening Quality Standards in Emergency Management
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with relevant organizations and institutions to enhance the delivery of quality services…
Kano Set to Host National Summit on Creative Industry Development
The Kano State Government has approved the hosting of a landmark National Summit on Harnessing the Creative Industry to boost Nigeria’s GDP. The approval follows a compelling proposal forwarded to the state…
World Desertification Day: Jigawa ACReSAL Intensifies Erosion Control EffortS
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to combat gully erosion, the Jigawa State Government, through the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, has expended over N200 billion…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Harmony – Information Minister
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting religious harmony and national unity, recognising the Church as a vital partner in shaping values and mentoring the next generation. This assurance…
Senator Lalong joins president Tinubu at the commissioning of greater Abuja water network
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong on Monday joined President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of 4 loops of the Greater Abuja Water Network. In…
Former President Obasanjo To Commission Projects In Zamfara
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to commission significant projects in Zamfara State. A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, announced that the former President will inaugurate…
President Tinubu to visit Benue over crisis, shifts scheduled official visit to Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and…
Governor Yusuf to recieve Media Friendly award at NUJ 70th Anniversary
The Kano State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been nominated for the prestigious Media Friendly Award by the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by…
Prof. Omotayo Withdraws Yushau Shuaib from NIPSS over Economic Articles
Following a petition by the founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, accusing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) of unjust treatment and cybercrime, the Institute’s Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo,…