Kano govt denies banning women from driving
Kano State Government has debunked rumours on its purported plan to ban women, regardless of their faith, from driving in the state. The denial was […]
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Motorcyclist in court for allegedly stealing loaf of bread
A motorcyclist, Abba Abdullahi, on Thursday appeared in a Zuba Upper Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a loaf of bread worth N500. The police […]
Mechanic docked for allegedly breaking into neighbour’s house
A mechanic, Jeremiah Yonana, on Thursday appeared in an Upper Area Court in Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly breaking into his neighbour’s house for a second […]
Evacuate wastes to avert waterborne disease outbreaks, Bauchi govt urged
The District Head of Bauchi metropolis, Alhaji Nura Jumba has called on the state government to intensify efforts at evacuating waste, to avert outbreaks of […]
Court remands labourer for allegedly inflicting injuries on woman
A Zuba Upper Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered that a 28-year-old labourer, Nura Taimu, be remanded in custody for allegedly injuring a woman. The […]
NAPTIP cooperative inaugurates staff housing estate to boost productivity
The Cooperative Unit of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday in Abuja, inaugurated phase one of its Staff […]
Police arrest 7 robbery suspects, 2 drug traffickers in Borno –spokesman
The Borno Police Command on Monday paraded nine persons suspected for robbery and drug trafficking. Briefing newsmen on the development, the command’s spokesman, SP Edet […]
NOA, NTA collaborate on communication dissemination of government policies
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) have expressed their commitment to sustain synergy on effective communication of government policies, programmes and […]
Kano govt. to establish 200 milk collection centres – Official
Kano State government said, on Thursday, that it would establish 200 milk collection centres to add, at least, 50,000 litres to Nigeria’s daily dairy requirement. […]
NDLEA intercepts N8billion cocaine, arrests drug kingpin at Lagos airport
. Seizes $24,500 offered as bribe to compromise investigation A Brazil based drug kingpin has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement […]
Ganduje condoles with Buhari over COAS death
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari, over the death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, […]
NIPR to confer honorary fellowships on Mohammed, Bauchi Emir –official
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, are to be conferred with honorary Fellowships of the Nigeria Institute […]
Buhari hosts President Embalo of Guinea Bissau to Ramadan dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted President Umaro Sissons Embalo to a Ramadan Iftar dinner (breaking of fast) at the State House, Abuja. Speaking at […]
World Press Freedom Day: Ganduje tasks journalists on professional ethics
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has tasked journalists on upholding accuracy, objectivity and professional ethics in their line of duty. This is contained in […]
NDLEA seizes N10bn heroin, Khat at Lagos, Kano airports, says spokesman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized consignments of heroin and khat with a street value of over N10billion, according to […]
Zamfara govt. funds CSDP with N150m for 88 projects — Gov.
Zamfara state said on Saturday that it had provided the World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) with N150 million, to executed 88 micro […]
Tanker Explosion: Buhari condoles with Govt., people of Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Benue over the Sunday tanker explosion that left several people dead in Oshigbudu, Agatu […]
Gas Code: DPR to work with Gencos on challenges – Auwalu
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will align itself with the challenges identified by the Electricity Generating companies as regards the Nigeria Gas […]
Nasarawa Govt recommits to infrastructural development
Alhaji Yusuf Mada, the Special Adviser to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Infrastructure, says the State Government is committed to the provision of […]
N300m damages: Court reserves judgment in PDP’s suit against Kano electoral commission
A High Court in Kano on Thursday, reserved judgment in a suit by filed the PDP seeking N300 million in damages against the Kano State […]
NDLEA intercepts over N2bn illicit drugs at Lagos airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs worth over N2 billion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, (MMIA,) Ikeja, […]
Buhari pays tribute to martyrs of Nigerian civil war
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja paid tribute to the patriotic martyrs of the civil war whose glorious sacrifices enabled the unity of Nigeria […]
Federal university suspends 4 students indefinitely over cultism
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Prof. Armayau Hamisu-Bichi, has approved the indefinite suspension of four students for alleged involvement in cultism. […]
Ganduje fixes date for debate between Abduljabar, other Islamic clerics
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano THe Kano State government has concluded arrangement and fixed Sunday, March 7 for the much-awaited debate between a controversial Islamic cleric, […]
Ganduje sacks media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has sacked his media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai. His sack was announced in a statement by Commissioner for […]