Abass Yusuf
29 May
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a ban on all forms of public demonstrations within the state, imposing stringent restrictions on gatherings intended for protests. In a statement released by his Media and Publicity Director, Sanusi Bature, on Wednesday, the governor cited his authority as the chief security officer of the state for…
23 May
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue. The state Director, DSS, Mr Muhammad Alhassan, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano. Alhassan said that the DSS only deployed its personnel to the palace as part of…
12 Nov 2023
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in collaboration with Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), has trained analysts on laboratory analysis of food micronutrients.
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The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with an NGO, Centre for Family Peace, have concluded plans to tackle the increasing rate of crimes among juveniles in the country. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olukayode Egbetokun said this at the inauguration of the Steering Committee on the Implementation and Execution of the Annual I-G Conference on…
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The Police Command in Katsina says it has foiled simultaneous attacks on three quarters in Jibia Township, Jibia Local Government Area of the state and rescued 21 abducted victims. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Command’s Spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Friday, said the efforts were in collaboration with the Army, members…
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Nigeria’s own Damini Ogulu, famously known as Burna Boy, has set a record in Grammy Award history. As the ‘African Giant,’ he’s now the first African artiste to receive Grammy nominations for six straight years as the Recording Academy released the full list of nominations on Friday, November 8, 2024. Since 2018, Burna Boy has…
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The Police Command in Gombe State, says it has detained a 28-year-old man (name withheld), for allegedly raping a minor. The Spokesperson of the Command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, said this while parading the suspect on Friday in Gombe. He said that the police received a complaint from one Ibrahim Sani, a resident of Kufayi village…
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Governor Francis Nwifuru, Abia state governor Alex Otti, that of Enugu state Peter Mba, Minister for Works David Umahi, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and other dignitaries pay their last respect to former Minister of Science and Technology late Chief Ogbonnaya Onu describing him as a true democrat. Onu,…
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in collaboration with other Search and Recovery partners has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the ditched Sikorsky SK76 helicopter. The NSIB’s Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stated that the legacies of the former late governor of the state, Olusegun Agagu, will be built upon by his administration. The governor, who stated this during his campaign tour to the Okitipupa Loc Council of the State, said that he considers himself fortunate to be the third…
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American R&B singer Beyonce continued her Grammys domination on Friday by picking 11 fresh nominations for the next edition of the awards. The former Destiny’s Child’s lead singer now has a total of 99 nomination and 36 wins, making the most nominated artist in GRAMMYs history. She is also the most awarded artist in the…
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The Kogi Assembly on Friday pledged to strengthen laws to protect and accommodate Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in its activities and other sectors of governance. The Speaker, Yusuf Umar, made the pledge during an engagement with the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) strategic and Award Presentation in Lokoja. Umar, who was represented…
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Collins Obinna Chibueze, known professionally as Shaboozey has been nominated for four categories for 2025 Grammys Awards. The categories he got nominated for are Song of the Year, Best New Artiste, Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song. Although from Nigerian descent, Shaboozey is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and also a record producer. The…