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28/10/2024

By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi A video clip of Governor Lawal Dare of Zamfara State shows him in the company of one other person discussing near a brand new BMW 7 Serie. The video clip, which is circulating on the social media, it was said that the car was recently purchased by the governor at the staggering cost of N300 millions. …...

28/10/2024

RUWASA Trains Stakeholders on Sustainability of Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Kirikasamma By Our Correspondent Rural Water and Sanitation (RUWASA) has organised a one day seminar to all stakeholders committee on "open defecation free" in Kirikasamma local Government area. The Managing Director Ruwasa Engineer Abubakar Sidi who was represented by Magaji Abdullahi says the technical committee that comprised different staff from various organizations were assigned to train stakeholders at local level on their duties to exercise....

28/10/2024

By Aliyu Dangida The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that nationally there are about two million zero dose children, the children are at substantial risk of contracting many diseases including polio. The Chief of Kano Field Office of UNICEF, Mr Rahama Farah, made the disclosure at the launch of the immunization song 'Mo More Zero Dose' on the occasion of the 2024 World Polio Day held in Kano....

27/10/2024

By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unanimously endorsed Malam Alhassan Yahya and Dr Abimbola Oyetunde as the sole candidates for President and Deputy President in the forthcoming National Triennial Delegates Conference, tagged “Owerri 2024”. The endorsement took place during the launch of the "A+A Campaign Council" at the Lagos NUJ Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, with council leaders, members, and veterans in attendance....

News Lagos Council Endorses Alhassan, Abimbola as Sole Presidential Candidates coeditor October 27, 2024 Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Our CorrespondentThe Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unanimously endorsed Malam Alhassan Yahya and Dr Abimbola Oyet...

27/10/2024

By Hassan Gimba My recent visit to the holy city was the second time I was there, courtesy of the benevolence of Honourable Mai Mala Buni, the governor of my state, Yobe. The first was when I was practically wheeled there as a result of a debilitating illness that required first-class medical treatment. The recent visit was for a follow-up treatment, and happily, my doctors attested to my improved health condition....

Column I saw Makkah and wept; you would, too coeditor October 27, 2024 Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Hassan GimbaMy recent visit to the holy city was the second time I was there, courtesy of the benevolence of Honourable Mai Mala Buni, the governor of my state, Yobe. The first was wh...

27/10/2024

By Our Correspondent Dangote Group’s contribution to the Nigeria’s GDP is significant and unprecedented, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said. Governor Yusuf said this at the 52nd Joint AGM of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Kano State. The Governor who was represented by the Kano State Commissioner for Commerce, Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, said the African conglomerate has also been adjudged the biggest employer of labour in the private sector....

News ‘Dangote’s Contribution to Nigeria’s GDP Is Huge” – Gov Yusuf coeditor October 27, 2024 Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Our CorrespondentDangote Group’s contribution to the Nigeria’s GDP is significant and unprecedented, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sa...

27/10/2024

Muazu Hardawa, Bauchi Members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have been tasked by the First Lady and wife of the Bauchi state Governor, Dr A’isha Bala Mohammed to inspire new ideas and ensure collaborations that will further strengthen the role of journalism in nation building. Hajiya A’isha made the call during the NAWOJ’s first extended meeting of its central working committee in Bauchi, noted that inspiring other women, will lead to emancipating women and children who are the most vulnerable members of the society....

News Bauchi first Lady tasks women Journalists on nation building coeditor October 27, 2024 Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp Muazu Hardawa, BauchiMembers of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have been tasked by the First Lady and wife of the Bauchi state Governor, Dr A....

26/10/2024

OpinionThe Immutable Ahmad Isa And The Northern Leaders. By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. The immutable, indefatigable and irrepressible producer and (often) presenter of the ‘Brekete Family’ programme, Alhaji Ahmad Isa is a Nigerian thorough and thorough, and also a proud Northerner to the core. When I heard of the ‘Ordinary President’ for the first time, ‘authoritatively’ asserting that ‘no large theft in the country is possible without the participation of Northerners, yours faithfully took offence....

26/10/2024

By Aliyu Dangida The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged actors, producers, and music stars from Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry, to promote the campaign to immunize children against the polio. The Chief of Kano Field Office of UNICEF, Mr Rahama Farah, made the call at the launch of the immunization song 'Mo More Zero Dose' on occasion of the 2024 World Polio Day held in Kano....

25/10/2024

..........Ready to conduct free and fair election By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof.Sani Lawan Malumfashi, disclosed that all arrangements have been concluded to conduct local government elections in the state on Saturday in line with the ruling of a Kano state High Court on Friday. Prof Malumfashi told newsmen that, the main opposition party in the state, All Progressive Congress (APC), has since pulled out of the race as they boycotted all electoral processes and guidelines set out by the commission....

25/10/2024

By Adam Muhammad, Gusau The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and contribute to ending insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region. This was made known in a statement issued to journalists and signed by Personal Assistant on media and publicity to the Minister, Mati Ali....

25/10/2024

By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has presented Certificate of Occupancy and Right of Occupancy of a 300 hectares of land to the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Agency (NEPZA) to support its activities in the state. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammad DG press and media affairs to the governor said that, Presenting the Certificates to the Executive Director Trade and Investment of the Agency, Alh....

25/10/2024

By Abubakar Hassan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian troops to put an end to insecurity in Zamfara State and the North-West region. This charge was conveyed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar during his visit to Zamfara State to assess the progress of the Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma North West. The Minister emphasized the Federal Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the success of the operation, citing the significant deployment and progress made thus far....

25/10/2024

By Usman Yusuf Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for enhanced cooperation between the state and the federal government to accelerate investment in oil exploration within Kogi State. Governor Ododo made this appeal during a visit to Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), in Abuja on Thursday. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah quoted him to have reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a favorable environment for investors, emphasizing the state’s readiness to work closely with the federal government....

25/10/2024

By Muhd D Haidar Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N40million, while Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudden Abbas has on behalf of members presented a cheque of N100million as donation to the victims and families of the recent fuel tanker explosion at Majia town in Jigawa State. Rt. Hon.Tajudden was accompanied by former deputy speaker, Hon. Wase, Hon....

25/10/2024

By Kabir Dankatsina, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized nine sacks of 180 pieces of donkey meat and other prohibited items worth N333million within the 3rd quarter of 2024. This was disclosed during a press conference by the Customs area Controller of the Command, Mr Iheanacho Ojike held at the Command’s Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi....

25/10/2024

By Aliyu Dangida Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to the state workers. The governor made the disclosure in his office on Friday evening...Details in a moment

25/10/2024

By Aliyu Dangida The Association of Online Media Guild (ASSOMEG) has commiserated with Mr Sanusi Bature, Director General, Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf over the loss of his beloved son, Abubakar Sadiq who passed away on Thursday at the young age of 15. A statement jointly issued by the association Chairman, Abdullateef Abubakar Jos and Secretary, Abbas Yushau Yusuf, on Friday said Sadiq died at an Indian Hospital after a successful Bone Marrow operation....