Sierra Leone has imposed a nationwide curfew after unidentified gunmen attacked a military barracks and attempted to break into an armoury in Freetown, the capital city. The order is contained in a…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank to halt loans to Nigeria’s 36 states, citing claims of mishandling public funds, which may include loans acquired from the…
Chef Aishatu Gamalia, the founder of the Dine and Pack Culinary Training Centre, Abuja, has advised secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to embrace culinary as a vocational skill…
Aisha Ibrahim Bura, representing the Borno State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has been elected as the new President of the union. Her victory came during the union’s…
The North-East Governors Forum (NEGF) has underscored the need for intensified collaboration among member states to strengthen the region’s security architecture. This call to action was made on Saturday during the forum’s…
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the world commence the celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, extending through International Human Rights Day on December 10,…
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In pursuance of its commitment to promote inclusion of all, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Equal Access International (Nigeria), has presented to the public a local action plan (LAP)…
…Says Traditional Rulers High On Tinubu’s Priority List Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the traditional institution and its leaders are at the top of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s list of priorities…
Towards accelerating the socio-economic development of Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has held a fruitful bilateral discussion with Seamuel Foundation, a South Korean government organization. The foundation assists developing countries in…
By Abdullahi Yusuf The planned protests by members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano failed to hold on Saturday as none of the…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau citizens on Saturday turned out en masse to receive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang, who returned into the state one week after…
The resolve of the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to boost the capacity of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency’s (DMCSA) Drugs Manufacturing Unit (DMU) has been stressed….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 77th birthday, describing his love for Nigeria as unwavering. The PDP said this in a statement by its National…
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to finalize the remaining 25% of the Hadejia River Valley projects, emphasizing the critical role it…
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi has given INEC 48 hours to issue certified copies of electoral materials on the Nov. 11 off-cycle election in the state to the Social Democratic…
A Yaruba leader and a member of stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State Seyi Olorunsola has rejected allegations by the Concerned Yoruba Community in Kano that their lives…
A prominent Nigerian cleric, Bishop Matthew Kukah has lamented the actions of politicians in dragging members of the judiciary and Catholic priests into politics. The convener of the National Peace Committee, who…
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, says plans are underway to reposition the video game animation industry in Nigeria. Musawa disclosed this during the third quarter edition of the…
Three local government areas from Kano state, namely Kano Municipal, Dawakin Tofa, and Bagwai have emerged winners of first, second and third positions respectively in the just concluded National Agricultural Show held…
A group of women backing the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came together at Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s residence, partaking in a special prayer session alongside male supporters. Led by organizer Fatima…
By Fatima Sanda Usara The Acting Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi is optimistic that the 2024 Hajj fare may not exceed the N4,500,000 (four million, five…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, upheld the election victory of Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi. The three-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, dismissed the appeal filed by the…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern over the recent controversial Court of Appeal judgment sacking Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The NEF warned that the trend poses a significant…
…. Vows to reform civil service for speedy operation Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has Sworn-in two new permanent Secretaries. The new permanent Secretaries took aoth of office today at…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kano have announced plans to stage a mass rally in the state on Saturday, creating panic among residents. The rally, it was gathered, was conceived…
