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19/03/2024

Jigawa Civil Society Forum Applauds Government’s Efforts Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal

Jigawa Civil Society Forum commends efforts of federal and state governments in alleviating the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. In a statement signed by Comrade Muhammad Musbahu Basirka Chairman Jigawa Civil Society Forum said the forum particularly praises Governor Malam Umar Namadi...

19/03/2024

Nigerian man travels 9.5km daily for free food to break Ramadan fast for 9 children

A Nigerian man and resident of Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, Amadu Galadima, has claimed that he always travels 9.5km daily from his village down to Dukku to get free food for his nine children to break their fast during Ramadan. Galadima, aged 49, made this known to Daily Trust, revea...

19/03/2024

Unilever Announces Major Overhaul, 7,500 Workers to Be Sacked

Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced plans to lay off about 7,500 workers globally as part of an overhaul aimed at saving 684 million euros ($869 million) over the next three years. The Marmite-to-Dove soap firm said the jobs affected were largely office-based, and the move came as it looked....

19/03/2024

FULL LIST: Out-of-school children across states in Nigeria (Ages 6–15)

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19/03/2024

Budget Tracking: CHRICED, ICPC To Enhanced Collaboration On Budget Monitoring

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education , CHRICED has solicited for more support from the the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC in ensuring a robust budget tracking for the well being of the nation. Senior Programme Officer of the Centre, Mr Om...

19/03/2024

Governor Radda Vows to Combat Corruption in State Road Traffic Agency

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has issued a stern warning to any officer of the Katsina State Road Traffic Agency (KASROTA) found engaging in corrupt practices. The governor gave this warning during the Passing out Parade ceremony of 304 Marshals trained at the Nigeria Security and...

15/03/2024

Tinubu Appoints New Executive Secretary, Removes Sha’aban Sharada from Almagiri Commission

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. The President has also approved the appointment of Alhaji Tijani Hashim Abbas as Senior Special Assis...

15/03/2024

Dini Senior: Leveraging Social Media to Inform and Connect Communities

In an era where social media plays a significant role in disseminating information, Shamsuddeen Salisu Ibrahim, fondly referred to as Dini Senior, stands out as a beacon of connectivity and community engagement. As a Nigerian Corps member, Dini Senior has utilized platforms like Facebook to announce...

27/02/2024

Jigawa Governor inaugurates anti-corruption agency

Jigawa State, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has inaugurated the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. The newly appointed chairman, Barrister Salisu Abdu, along with other permanent members of the commission, Musa Kallamu Uba Auyo and Hassan Hashim, were sworn in at the Counci...

27/02/2024

Oronsaye Report: The good and the blues, by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi

There is not an iota of doubt that the Federal Government is over bloated to put it lightly. Quite a number of parastatals not only bear about the same nomenclature, but share practically the same missions and have not so dis-similar functions. The level of duplicity in the aims and objectives of th...

26/02/2024

Zamfara Assembly Suspends 8 Members, Dissolves Committees for Alleged Illegal Plenary

The Zamfara State House of Assembly, on Monday, suspended eight members and dissolved all House Standing Committees. In a statement, a spokesperson for the House, Bello Kurya, said the request for the suspension of the lawmakers was presented by the House Majority Leader, Bello Tsafe, and seconded b...

26/02/2024

JAMB closes 2024 UTME registration, says mock slips ready for printing

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says registration for its 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, ends on Monday, Feb.26. The board made this known in its Weekly Bulletin of the Office of the Registrar in Abuja. Recall that the 2024 exercise began on Monday, Jan.15...

26/02/2024

KNSG inaugurates task force on illegal structures, assets recovery

The Kano State Government (KNSG), has inaugurated a task force Committee on Illegal structures and assets recovery. Inaugurating the committee, the Managing Director, of Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Architect Ibrahim Yakub Adamu pointed out that, the committee was in...

26/02/2024

Oronsaye Report: FG to scrap many agencies, merge others

President Bola Tinubu will implement some of the recommendations contained in the Oronsaye Report. This is majorly, in order to cut the cost of governance. This is coming 12 years after the Steve Oronsaye Panel submitted its report on restructuring and rationalising Federal government parastatals an...

25/02/2024

JUST IN: Residence of FCT Minister of State Destroyed by Fire

The private residence of the Minister of State Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, was completely razed by fire on Sunday afternoon. According to findings, nothing was salvaged from the No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro with fire fighters reportedly slow to respond. No offici...

22/02/2024

Tech Training Tackles E-waste Threat: CITAD Champions Circular Economy in Kano

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano State has launched its third phase of training, aiming to empower 40 young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse (3R). This initiative targets tackling health risks linked with electronic waste....

21/02/2024

Gowon urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu’s efforts to deliver results

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that it’s premature to anticipate flawless outcomes at this stage. Gowon spoke in an interview with State House correspondents after a meeting he h...

21/02/2024

NLC Criticises DSS For Asking It To Shelve Planned Protest

The Nigeria Labour Congress has faulted the Department of State Services’ appeal to avoid going on a planned protest over the economic situation and cost of living crises. Last week, the NLC called on its members to prepare for a two-day nationwide industrial action after issuing a 14-day ultimatu...

21/02/2024

Nigeria Experiencing Economic Hardship Due to Past Errors — Gov. Inuwa Yahaya

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has insisted that Nigeria is paying for mistakes made over the past 45 years, amid the present economic hardship in the country. According to Yahaya, the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians is a result of the mistakes made by past administrations. Yah...

21/02/2024

CITAD Gets New Members For Its Board, International Advisory Committee

THE CENTRE for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has announced the appointment of new members for its Board as well as its International Advisory Committee. A statement signed by Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD’s Executive Director, stated that the Board members, three in number, were appointed t...

21/02/2024

Senate to probe hike in cement, building materials prices

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to probe the increase in the prices of cement and other building materials in the country, just as it urged the Federal Government to allow the importation of the commodity as a stop-gap measure. Consequently, the Red Chamber directed its Committee on Industries, cha...

19/02/2024

Kano State Government Receives Accolades from CITAD for Fostering Youth Innovation, Education

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, for its youth-focused programs, support for educational development, and nurturing young talents in the state. A statement issued o...

19/02/2024

Kano Assembly warned: Emirate law review risks unrest – group

A Kano-based non governmental organization, The Advocacy Centre for Development, formerly known as Society and the Future, has warned the Kano State Assembly to exercise cautions and put on hold the review of the law establishing the newly created emirates of Rano, Bichi, Gaya and Karaye, under the....

18/02/2024

Kano government to penalize parents of street-roaming children during school hours

The Kano State government on Sunday threatened to take decisive action against parents whose children are found roaming the streets during school hours. The Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, issued the warning during a stakeholders meeting with women on ‘the significance of girls education ...

08/02/2024

New Group Opposes Kano Emirate Dissolution, Warns of Economic, Security Risks

The Kano State House of Assembly has received a counter plea against the proposed dissolution of five emirate councils in the state. Nasiru Ibrahim Rano, Chairman of Inuwar Masarautun Kano Biyar, submitted the plea in response to a request from individuals under the banner of YAN DANGWALEN JIHAR KAN...

08/02/2024

Bauchi Police declare controversial Islamic cleric wanted

The Bauchi State Police Command has declared controversial Islamic cleric, Dr Idris Abdul’azeez wanted for alleged ‘Contempt of Court.’ The Police in a Special Gazette Bulletin issued by the order of the Inspector-General of Police on Thursday, urged anyone with information about the whereabou...

08/02/2024

Holds Buhari Responsible for Economic Hardship in Nigeria – Northern Group

An amalgamation of pro-democracy groups from the 19 Northern States under the aegis of the Arewa Initiative for Defence and Promotion of Democracy, AIDPD, has attributed the current economic hardship in the country to the actions of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The group’s position is in rea...

08/02/2024

Pakistan Elections 2024

Voting started on Thursday in Pakistan’s elections at 90,000 polling stations across the South Asian country.

07/02/2024

The remarkable Legacy of Engr. Ramat: Reflecting on Four years of his impact as Ungoggo LG Chair

By Muhammad Hussain In the annals of Ungoggo’s local governance, Engr. Ramat stands out as an exemplary leader, hailed as the greatest Chairman of all time. As he gracefully concludes his tenure, a wave of commendation surrounds him, particularly for his substantial exit marked by a monumental emp...

07/02/2024

Protests against economic hardship need no instigation, PRP tells APC

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop playing the blame game. On Monday, protests over the rising cost of living and food inflation, disrupted commercial activities and compounded traffic in Kano and Niger states. Thereafter, Felix Morka, spokesperso...