The 2025 FCT President Cup commenced on Monday at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja, with Derby Football Club’s male team emerging victorious against Total Dazzler FC with a 4-1 win….
From Umar Dankano,Yola. Officials of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) have paid an on the spot performance assessment tour to Federal College of Education Yola in Adamawa state. Leader of the team,…
By Abdullahi Yusuf A demolition exercise which occurred in Rimin Zakara village, Ungogo Local Government area of Kano State, turned deadly on Sunday night, leaving four people dead. The incident occurred when…
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Salma Dauda Aliyu, a dedicated advocate for vulnerable children, has announced plans to establish a nationwide foundation to support orphans and marginalized individuals across Nigeria. The initiative, she…
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Kaduna State Council, began an indefinite strike on Monday. This was in protest over the alleged termination of 900 staff from Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company….
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the Foreign Exchange (FX) sale period to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators until May 30. This aims to better serve retail market demands. The…
The Naira depreciated at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,495.60 to a dollar. Data from the FMDQ Security Exchange official forex trading platform revealed that the Naira lost N20.82. This…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warmly received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, along with a high-powered delegation of government officials and…
By Mustapha Salisu and Mariya Shuaibu Sulaiman As part of efforts to explore challenges and barriers facing civic space in Northwest Nigeria, the Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CRPDS) organized…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations,…
The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Hon. Abdulazeez Yakubu, on Monday met with transport unions on issues regarding the Omu-Aran motor park and border community development initiatives. Yakubu, at…
A State High Court in Lokoja on Monday sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed-Anaje. Justice Umar Salisu, gave the order in a judgment he delivered in Lokoja with a charge…
A Kano State High Court on Monday sentenced five men to death by hanging for calling a woman, Dahare Abubakar, 67, a witch and stabbing her to death. The defendants — Da’luta…
The Dahiru Mangal Foundation has launched a free hernia and hydrocile screening and surgery programme for the less privileged in Katsina. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board of trustees,…
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has engaged youth leaders and industry executives in a strategic dialogue to strengthen security, foster peace, and address community concerns…
The Northern Online Media Reporters and Publishers (NORP) has elected a new national executive team, with Comrade Musa Mohammed emerging as the Executive National President. The election took place on Saturday at…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as of Feb.3, has disbursed a total of N20,074,050,000 for institutional fees, benefiting no fewer than 192,906 students across various tertiary institutions in the country. This…
By Mustapha Salisu The African Muslim Media Practitioners Organisation has issued a rejoinder to a recent report titled “Sharia Storm in South West: Sultan, Gani Adams, Ogun Govt, Yoruba Nation,” describing it…
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Kano, Nigeria In a moment of profound recognition, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, celebrated 35 distinguished indigenes for their exceptional contributions to national progress. The grand ceremony…
In a major effort to promote education and global exposure, Honorable Nasir Aminu Bala Ja’oji has awarded foreign scholarships to 20 deserving indigenes of Tarauni Local Government in Kano State. The initiative,…
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Senator representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District, Binos Dauda Yaroe, has refuted speculations that the bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Numan, was rejected…
By Buhari Abba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State recently hosted a ceremony at the Government House on Saturday, February 1, 2025, to recognize 34 Kano indigenes who have advanced in…
Kano state commissioner for information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has Inaugurated Kwankwasiyya Facebookers Group that will champion the promotion of Kano state government achievements. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony…
A News Analysis by Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was assigned the responsibility of generating N5.1 trillion to contribute to the projected revenue…
