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16 Feb
Determined to address the perennial acute water shortage in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken delivery of 10 heavy submersible water
21 Dec
In a major political decision, Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf last week announced a reshuffle of the State Executive Council members
4 Nov
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed a full investigation into the altercation between a member of the state executive council and a female medical doctor. The Governor demanded report of the investigation be submitted in 48 hours for necessary recommendations and action. It was gathered that the state commissioner for Humanitarian affairs Hajiya…
4 Nov
About 3.6 million children are expected to be vaccinated against poliomyelitis in the 2024 OBR4 campaign flagged off by the Kano State
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has paid glowing tribute to the late Lieutenant General Jeremiah Useni (retd), describing him as an extraordinary man, a dedicated soldier, and a true patriot. Speaking at the Service of Songs held in honor of the late General at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN)…
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that military operations across the country thwarted oil theft worth over N587 million, neutralised 82 terrorists, and rescued 93 kidnapped victims within a week. According to a statement released on Thursday night by the Director of Defence Media Operations, General Markus Kangye, troops in the South-South region disrupted illegal…
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Meshack-Hart Kalada Belema, a prominent Nigerian leader and founder of The Engage, Empower Educate Initiative (EEE Nigeria), has been appointed as an advisory member of the Rural Development, Migration, and Refugees Resettlement wing under the auspices of the All Ladies League (ALL). The appointment was announced in a media statement by Vanessa Florence Roux, the…
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A group of suspected bandits abducted a council secretary and four others during a late-night attack in Sarkin Pawa, Niger State, on Thursday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed that the abduction occurred around 10 pm on Thursday night. According to the security analyst, the perpetrators of the attack quietly infiltrated the residence of the Council…
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The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of thirty eight Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police. The Commission took the decision Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the continuation of its extraordinary Plenary Meeting holding at…
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Popular street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has promised to stay out of trouble and focus on making money. A Magistrates' Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted him bail in the sum of ₦2 million after he was arraigned on charges of assaulting government officials at his bar. The controversial singer made…
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The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered more counterfeit drugs, vaccines and unregistered narcotics at the Idumota Market. As part of its ongoing efforts targeted at eliminating counterfeit drugs, NAFDAC commenced an enforcement operation in the Idumota Market. Numerous fake drugs and expired medicines were uncovered during this operation.…
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The Lagos State Government has cautioned motorists to desist from the use of fraudulent vehicle identification numbers and hiding their registration plates. This warning was issued by the state governor's special adviser on transportation, Sola Giwa, on behalf of the Lagos State Government. While speaking on the Lagos State Government's stance on this illegal practice,…
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Emirates Group and its subsidiary, SkyCargo, have revealed that the organization has invested $200 million in equipment and facilities to ensure that pharmaceutical cargo receives premium priority and reaches its destination without any form of interruption. Vice President of SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, made this known on the second day of the Air Cargo and Transport…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially declared an ex-Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka wanted for their alleged involvement in a N3 billion fraud. ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, stated that the commission never removed Jibrin and Bauka…