President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. This decision came just hours after Maikudi presided over a matriculation ceremony at the university. Maikudi’s appointment had been marred by controversy, with some lecturers alleging that she occupied the position illegally . Tinubu Sacks Six Ministers: Reassigns 10, Appoints Seven New Despite this, Maikudi had achieved several milestones during her tenure, including becoming the first female and youngest Head of Department in 2013, and the pioneer Director of the University of Abuja International Centre…
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Bandits have attacked Tsiga village in Katsina State, kidnapping retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, along with eight others. The bandits, numbering in the dozens, arrived on motorcycles around midnight, using torchlights to locate their targets’ homes. Kebbi State: Security Forces Engage Bandits, Rescue 8 Hostages According to eyewitnesses, the bandits went straight to the houses of their targets, including Brigadier Tsiga’s residence. This is not the first time Tsiga community has been attacked, as they have faced multiple attacks by armed bandits over the past seven years. Kebbi State:…
In a groundbreaking achievement, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully exported two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco, a leading integrated oil and gas company in the world. Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to N890 This milestone marks a significant turning point for Nigeria, as the country transitions from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Speaking during a visit by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to the refinery, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, revealed that the export of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia is a testament to the world-class products being produced by…
Gwamnatin Ghana ta sanar da rage kuɗin aikin Hajjin shekarar 2025 daga cedi 75,000 zuwa cedi 62,000, wanda yayi daidai da dala $4,130. NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fares for Nigerian Pilgrims Wannan na daga cikin matakin cika alƙawarin da shugaban ƙasar, John Dramani Mahama ya yi a lokacin yaƙin neman zaɓe, inda ya sha alwashin rage kuɗin aikin hajji domin ƙara samar sauƙi ga musulmin Ghana wurin gudaanar da aikin hajji. Nigerian Presidency Approves Airlines for 2025 Hajj Operations A makonnin da suka gabata ne dai shugaban ƙasar ya aika wata tawaga zuwa ƙasar Saudiyya, domin sabunta tattaunawa da mahukuntan…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects across Nigeria, totaling N242.68 billion. Gov. Yusuf Commissions N4 Billion Road Project in Dawakin Kudu According to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, the approved projects are aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure and facilitating easier transportation. The minister listed the approved projects as follows: Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State Odukpani Junction, starting from Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road in Cross River State Abeokuta-Ajibo Road and Iyana Mosa Road in Ogun State Abaji Section of Ibaji-Odulu-Ajibu Road in Anambra State Umuahia-Ituano-Ikot Ekpene Road, Umuahia Umudike…
Safiyanu Dantala Jobawa In a bid to promote health and well-being among female students, the Chairman of Garun Malam Local Government, Alhaji Aminanu Salisu, has launched an initiative to educate female students on menstrual hygiene and provide them with free sanitary pads. K/H Garun Malam Ta Raba Littatafai Dubu Dari Ga Makarantu The initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Garun Malam Youth Awareness Forum, a local non-governmental organization, aims to provide female students with the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain good menstrual hygiene and prevent diseases. K/H Garun Malam Ta Raba Littatafai Dubu Dari Ga Makarantu…
Ado Salisu Renowned sports entrepreneur and administrator, Hon. Shuaibu Ahmed Gara Gombe, has responded to a defamation claim by Nilayo Sports Management Limited. Gara Gombe insists that his Facebook post was not intended to defame Bukola Olopade and Nilayo Sports Management, but rather to urge them to answer to the petition he filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Corruption Hinders Sports Growth in Nigeria-Gara Gombe The petition alleges misuse of sponsorship fees meant for the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Gara Gombe claims that Nilayo Sports Management Ltd, which brokered the deal between Premium Trust Bank and…
In a bid to strengthen primary healthcare services, particularly for women, Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism KanSLAM and Pathfinder International collaborated to train Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Kano State. The two-day workshop, which brought together WDC chairmen from five local government areas, focused on tracking and implementing the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). KanSLAM lauds Dr. Ibrahim Musa’s Appointment as Special Adviser The training aimed to enhance community advocacy, communication skills, and monitoring of BHCPF funds. Some of the Participants who spoke to newsmen Musa Umar Faruk, WDC chairman of Kaura Goje Ward, Nasarawa LGA and Ashiru Liman WDC chairman…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the devastating fire outbreak at an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on Tuesday night . Zamfara Fire Service Urges Swift Reporting Of Fire Outbreaks The fire claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students, with 16 others injured . The President has also commiserated with the State Government and the school owners, while praying for the speedy recovery of those receiving medical attention. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s safety and security in all schools, public and private, and…
The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Fire Service Board, Alhaji Bello Sani, has urged residents to report fire outbreaks immediately to ensure prompt action. This call comes after a devastating fire incident at Malam Ghali Tsanya School in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of 17 Almajiris. Tinubu Condoles with Families of Fire Outbreak Victims in Zamfara Alhaji Sani emphasized the importance of swift reporting, stating that immediate action can prevent similar tragedies, minimize damage to property, and save lives. Unfortunately, in the recent incident, the fire service was not contacted promptly, which Alhaji Sani attributed…
A devastating fire outbreak has claimed the lives of 17 almajiri students in a Quranic school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when a fire swept through the students’ quarters, trapping many of them inside. Tanker Tragedy: Enugu Governor Vows to Prevent Future Accidents Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started from a nearby house and quickly spread to the school, engulfing the students’ living area. Despite efforts to rescue them, 17 students lost their lives, while 12 others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital. One of the eyewitnesses, Yahaya Mahi, described the scene…
Uba Abdullahi Nigerian Government has been commended on its stand in attracting diaspora funds for investment and economic advancement for the overall development of the Nation. World Cancer Day: Nigerian Cancer Society Seeks Collective Action This was disclosed by a frontline community service volunteer and a technical adviser to the Senior Special Assistant on Industrial Training and Development, Mr Byron Isi, while delivering a keynote address during a sensitization and advocacy program for promoting diaspora investment potentials in Northwestern Nigeria held In Kano. Byron Isi stressed that the technical expertise of diaspora Nigerians should be the target of in-country programs…
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing the Kano State Neighborhood Security Corps. This followed deliberations in the Committee of the Whole House during a plenary session presided over by Speaker, Alhaji Jibrin Falgore. Kano House of Assembly Moves to Regulate Cooking Gas Sales Subsequent to the deliberations, the lawmakers approved the 3rd reading of the bill, by the Clerk Bashir Diso. Shortly after the bill’s passage, the Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji Lawan Hussaini Dala, stated that the bill was passed after undergoing the necessary legislative processes. Kano State Lawmakers Tackle Menace of Uncompleted…
Kabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has praised the efforts of the Cordenia Education and Technology Foundation in promoting education and technological advancement. During an interactive meeting held at the Minister of Education’s conference room, Dr. Alausa engaged the foundation’s representatives on various critical issues, particularly the need to prevent an overstretched curriculum. Education Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential – Minister The minister assured the foundation that steps would be taken to address challenges related to duty-free waivers on instructional materials, promising that a letter would be forwarded to the Federal Ministry of Finance to…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing significant cuts, with thousands of employees set to be placed on leave from Friday night. This move is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash government funding, which has been a priority since his return to office last month . USAID Faces Drastic Cuts:Thousands of Employees Placed on Leave USAID, which provides humanitarian aid to over 100 countries, employs 10,000 people worldwide, with two-thirds of them working overseas. The agency’s activities include providing prosthetic limbs to soldiers injured in Ukraine, clearing landmines, and containing the spread of Ebola in…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a request to the National Assembly to increase the proposed 2025 Appropriation Bill from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Minister Defends 2025 Budget Prioritizes Education and TVET In a letter addressed to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President attributed the proposed increase to additional revenues generated by key government agencies. These include N1.4 trillion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), N1.2 trillion from the Nigeria Customs Service, and N1.8 trillion from other government-owned agencies. Nigeria Police Force Seeks Budgetary Overhaul for Enhanced Efficiency The Senate President has referred the request to the…
The former governor of Kaduna State,Nasir El-Rufai, has jumped into the heated argument between National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad. El-Rufai defended Naja’atu, saying Ribadu must have “serious amnesia” since he denied making statements about President Bola Tinubu in the past . Tinubu’s Corruption Saga: Najaatu-Ribadu Feud Takes Center Stage Recall that Naja’atu accused Ribadu of serving in Tinubu’s government despite previously criticizing him when he was the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ribadu demanded a public apology and retraction, claiming he never held those views. Northern Star Youth Initiative Kicks Against Nigeria’s…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) Kano Office has conducted a preliminary inspection visit to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA). This visit marks the beginning of the accreditation process for DMCSA to become a mega drug distribution hub and internship training center. PCN Shuts 355 Illegal Pharmacies Stores in Jigawa State Pharmacist Hasiya Abubakar Ladan, State Officer In-charge of PCN Kano Office, led the inspection team. She explained that the visit aimed to assess DMCSA’s compliance with regulatory requirements, with a view to issuing a Premises Registration Certificate. NAIP Impressed With Operations Kano Coordinated Whole…
Ibrahim Ibrahim A fiery and fearless politician from Northern Nigeria, Hajiya Najaatu Muhammad, has reaffirmed her stance on a past statement made by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Northern Star Youth Initiative Kicks Against Nigeria’s Romance With France In an interview with Premier Radio in Kano, Najaatu stated that she stands by her remarks about Ribadu’s previous comments, in which he allegedly labeled Tinubu as the “most corrupt governor” during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Nuhu Ribadu Ya Musanta Zargin Da Nijar Ke Yi Akan Nageria…
A fiery and fearless politician from Northern Nigeria, Hajiya Najaatu Muhammad, has reaffirmed her stance on a past statement made by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview with Premier Radio in Kano, Najaatu stated that she stands by her remarks about Ribadu’s previous comments, in which he allegedly labeled Tinubu as the “most corrupt governor” during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She emphasized that Ribadu’s statement is publicly available on social media and YouTube, making it accessible to anyone interested in verifying…