By Zagazola Makama No fewer than 30 suspected armed bandits loyal to a notorious kingpin, Dan Rani, were reportedly killed in an ambush by local vigilante members, popularly known as Yansakai, near…
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CSO Raises Alarm Over Police Invitation to Emir of Kano
A civil society group, the Assembly for the Preservation of Traditional Institutions in Nigeria, has expressed concern over what it describes as a suspicious invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa…
Durbar: Kano Residents Apprehensive About IGP’s Invitation To Emir Sanusi
By Abdullahi Yusuf Many residents of Kano city have expressed fears about the invitation of the Nigeria Police Force to the 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, in connection with…
Sallah Durbar: IGP summons Emir Sanusi after Ganduje’s visit to Bayero in Kano
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned the emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to appear at the Police Force Intelligent Headquarters, Abuja, over an alleged infraction against the…
Police Summon Emir Sanusi Over Kano Durbar Incident
The Nigeria police headquarters has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning over an incident that occurred during Eid festival in Kano. The police, alongside other sister security agencies…
GIGGS: The Downward Spiral of a CSO
By Abbati Iro GIGGS, once a respected Civil Society Organization (CSO), has taken a drastic turn for the worse. Its recent actions have left many questioning its motives and integrity. In recent…
Gov. Lawal Appoints SSA’s Forum Member as Deputy Chief of Staff
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Gusau The Forum of Senior Special Assistants to Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed its appreciation and happiness to Governor Dauda Lawal for carefully choosing and…
NNPC: Ojulari Assumes Office, Replaces Kyari
The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of the company from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari….
Kano Police Debunks Fake News of Ethnic Attack, Assures Public of Peaceful Atmosphere
The Kano State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a violent ethnic attack in the state, describing them as false and aimed at inciting public disorder. In a…
NNPC Ltd Announces New Senior Management Team
Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team…
NFIU Monitoring Local Gov’t Fund Disbursement, Says Bakari
The Director/CEO of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, has said that the unit has put in place mechanisms to monitor funds disbursement to local government areas following the Supreme…
Sallah Durbar: Kano businesses suffered loses as cancellation sparks security scare
Unquantifiable economic lose were recorded in Kano over the weekend following the sudden cancellation of the historical Salah Durbar festival. Although, the Sallah celebration was conducted largely peaceful even after the ban…
Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Ruling on Labour Party Leadership
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision,…
Kano Information Commissioner Urges Greater Role For Academicians in State Development
Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has emphasized the crucial role of academicians in providing informed guidance for the state’s progress, ensuring Kano maintains its leadership…
Jigawa Governor Makes Fresh Appointments in ICT Sector
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Hassan as the pioneer Director General of the Jigawa State ICT and Digital…
Jigawa College of Legal Education, Ringim, Gets New Provost
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Dr. Jummai Ali Kazaure as the new Provost of the College of Education, Legal, and Islamic Studies, Ringim….
VP Shettima Departs Abuja For Dakar To Represent President Tinubu At Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on…
Alfindiki Mourns Galadiman Kano, Describes Late Sanusi as True Kano Prince
Faizu Alfindiki, the former Chairman of Kano Municipal Council, has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. In a statement, Alfindiki described the late Galadiman Kano…
Prof. Gwarzo Condoles Gov Yusuf, Kano Emirate Over Death Of Galadiman Kano
The Founder and President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the death of Galadiman…
Gov. Buni Condoles Katsina Governor Over Mother’s Passing
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni has condoled with his Katsina state counterpart, Gov. Dikko Radda, government and people of the state over loss…
YRLDF Requests Anti-Graft Agencies to Investigate YGA’s Allegations
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Youth Reformation and Leadership Development Foundation (YRLDF) has responded to recent allegations made by the Young Guardians of Accountability (YGA) against the Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar, stating…
National Hospital Renames Cancer Centre After Maryam Abacha Following First Lady’s Request
The National Hospital Abuja has officially renamed its oncology centre in honour of former First Lady of Nigeria, Hajia (Dr) Maryam Sani Abacha, following a request by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi…
Daurama Karama, Dr. Samira Buhari, Mourns the Passing of Governor Radda’s Mother
The Daurama Karama of Daura, Dr. Samira Salisu Buhari, has extended her deepest condolences to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda and the entire Radda family over the passing of their beloved matriarch, Hajiya…
Governor Lawal Tours Mining Sites in Zamfara, Pledges Revenue Growth Amid Security Gains
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting revenue generation following significant improvements in security across the state. During a tour of mining sites and factories in Anka and…
Hon. Bichi Mourns the Passing of Galadiman Kano at 92
Honourable Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, who died on Tuesday…