From Hamisu Ado Nguru The new Speaker, Hon. Buba Mashio was elected into the Yobe State House of Assembly representing Jajere Constituency in 1999. Where he served in various committees in the…
By Mustapha Salisu The Glitz Fair, a renowned platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their business potential, has once again provided opportunities for business start-up founders in Kano State. The two-day fair, held…
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, announced his voluntary resignation. He disclosed this in an interaction with the punch on Monday. Rasheed noted that he would be returning…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th, as Eid-El-Kabir holidays. This was made disclosure in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin…
Kano Pilgrims have joined their counterpart from different parts of the world who came to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj at Muna since the early hours of Monday in preparation for…
From Abdullahi Yusuf Hundreds of youths on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration against the ongoing demolition of illegal structures embarked upon by the Kano State Government. The protesters whom included victims of…
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday that Ukraine lost about 430 of its military in the Donetsk, Krasnyi Lyman, South Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia directions over the past 24 hours. The ministry,…
FG resumes Conditional Cash Transfer payment The Federal Government has resumed the payment of N5,000 monthly stipend to 12,337 poor and vulnerable households through digital means in Ondo State. Head of Unit,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 2,500 armed personnel to provide security during and after the Eid-el-Kabir festivities in Kano State. The NSCDC Corps Commandant in…
By Hamisu Ado Nguru The Nigeria’s leading commercial bank and one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, Sterling Bank, has changed the course of Nigeria’s energy and transportation sectors with the launch of Qore;…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outcome released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated cloudy atmosphere on Monday with intervals…
The Kano state government under the able leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made plans to reinstate the iconic design on the demolished roundabout near the government house to a more…
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has voiced its strong opposition to the recent directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which mandates banks and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, to prioritize and implement stringent hygiene standards in the…
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, says Aliko Dangote has been his “invaluable partner” for many years and they have a lot in common. Gates made this known…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons after a MAN Diesel truck crushed a tricycle in a headon collision in Kogi. Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilised 925 personnel, 25 patrol vehicles, four ambulances and towing trucks on highways for an accident free Sallah celebration in Kogi. Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung,…
By Bala Ibrahim. In Nigeria, the shortest side-track or scheme to stardom is to take an appointment with the Government. No matter how private, quiet or inconsequential one is, the minute he…
On Saturday, June 25th, 2023 a top indigenous media organization, Arewa Radio set a record for the biggest Blood Donation Drive in Kano State to support sickle cell patients across the state…
In a devastating turn of events, a speed boat capsized near Calabar, resulting in the loss of five lives. The incident unfolded on Saturday as the ill-fated boat was en route to…
By Bashir Suwaid Today is a special day as we join in celebrating the 61st birthday of Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This milestone…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) said the total public debt stock of Nigeria as at March was N49.95 trillion (108.30 billion dollars). According to a statement obtained from the DMO official website…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has restrained Kano State government and its agents from demolishing some buildings located in BUK road. Ruling on motion Ex-Parte filed on behalf of Saminu…
Participants at the capacity building workshop for journalists in Kogi have resolved to resist being used as propaganda tools by politicians. They also agreed to be accurate, objective and fair in their…
The minimum cut-off score for admissions in the 2023/2024 academic session has been set at 140, as agreed upon by the vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities. Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the…
