The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has so far spent more than N23 billion on funding of research across the country. Assistant Director, Research and Development (R&D) of TETFund, Dr…
Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) says it received with dismay the abduction of the General Editor, FirstNews, Mr. Segun Olatunji, on Friday 15th March, 2024. Zhiroh Samuel Jatau, Manager, Press Freedom of…
By Ahmad Mujahid Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, the son of the renowned Islamic Scholar Malam Mannir Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, serves on the Nguru Local Government Task Force Committee on Education. Alongside fellow committee…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape from lawful custody of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance, a cryptocurrency…
From Tongnaan Bawa,Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has condemned the violent clash which occurred at Ponglong area of Lalin District of Mikang Local Government Area, between citizens of…
The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has raised the fare for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91. This is according to a statement released on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Fatima…
By Law Mefor For a while now, there has been a heated debate in Nigeria regarding the creation of state police. The majority of Nigerians think state police is a good idea…
In a bid to address the pressing needs of the less privileged during this time of hardship, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has initiated a nationwide monumental distribution of…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. The Commission announced this in…
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Non Governmental Organization (NGO) ‘I AM CHANGE’ in collaboration with Humanity and Community Development Foundation has distributed assorted grains aimed to combat abject poverty among the teeming…
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has in the spirit of the month of Ramadan, shared N100 million cash to hundreds of his…
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to alleviate and ease the life of people in the state, the Jigawa state ministry for local government under the leadership of Honourable Ahmed…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University Gashua (FUGA) in the wake…
By Abdullahi Yusuf Following the discovery of some irregularities in this year’s Ramadan Feeding by Governor Abba Yusuf, the Kano State Government has commenced an investigation into the running of the programme….
President Bola Tinubu has said he would dedicate his 72nd birthday to the task of building a more stable, secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. He also asked friends and associates wishing to…
From Umar Dankano, Yola. The Adamawa state police command has paraded 58 suspected criminals for alleged committing various criminal offences in the state. Parading the suspects before the media as a first…
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro Recent headlines have painted a picture of two Binance executives – Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan – being “unjustly” detained in Nigeria. While their situation maybe concerning, a…
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State refuted reports alleging his administration allocated N6bn for the Ramadan Feeding Programme. The governor made this clarification on his official X social media handle on…
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), says the state is fully ready for state police, only waiting for whistle to be blown for the creation….
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the abducted Kuriga students were rescued through coordinated search and rescue operation conducted by the military in collaboration with local authorities and government agencies. The primary and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), on behalf of the state government, extends its deepest condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University…
In Rano local government area, a stakeholder of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Sadeeq Wali (Jagora), distributed over two million naira to women and youths in his hometown. The money…
The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter conducted an Advocacy visit along with stakeholders and fellows from the Gidan Yanci program, to address tax-related issues in the state. They also…
By Laraba Usman The World Bank has inspected Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply Sanitation And Hygiene (SURWASH) projects in Gombe state to ensure achievement of expected results. Our correspondent reports that…
On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, following post-match press conference of match day 25 between host Kano Pillars and visiting Rangers International at Sani Abacha Stadium, a regrettable incident occurred which led to…
