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The Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has revealed that it has received the highest student loan application within 24 hours. In a press release signed by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications, NELFUND disclosed that within the last 24 hours, the fund recorded a total of 9,687 student registrations. According to her, out of the 9,687 registrations, 7,975 are completed loan applications. “This marks the highest in one day since the launch of the student loan application portal on the 25th May 2024. “This overwhelming surge in interest, underscores the critical role that NELFUND plays in enabling access to…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf held an interactive session with traders at the Kano Traders’ Association, where he addressed various concerns, including security, economic issues, and social amenities. The Governor began by condoling the populace for recent losses and condemning the actions of thugs who hijacked peaceful protests. He recounted the destruction of properties, including the NCC digital centre, and praised the traders for their support in protecting markets, which saved the state from further damage. Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for community policing and cooperation to address security issues. He also urged traders to cooperate with the government on…

The partners of the e-RIGHTS project have expressed concern over the recent internet disruptions in Nigeria amidst the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Nigeria is a signatory to several regional and international human rights treaties, including the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). These instruments guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. Domestically, Chapter Four of the Nigerian Constitution enshrines these fundamental freedoms. The Internet has become an indispensable tool for exercising these rights in the 21st century. By deliberately disrupting internet services, the Nigerian government is…

Gwamnatin Najeriya, FG, ta ce daga mako mai zuwa ne za a fara aiwatar da umarnin da ta bayar na dakatar da karbar haraji a kan kayayyakin abinci da ake shigar da su kasar daga waje. Tun a watan Yuli ne gwamnatin ta sanar da cewa ta amince da wa’adin kwana 150 na shigar da masara da shinkafa da alkama daga waje ba tare da biyan haraji ba, domin magance matsalar tsadar kayan abinci a kasar, to amma har yanzu ba a ga hakan ba, inda ‘yan kasuwa ke korafi da cewa ba su gani a kasa ba. To amma…

Media Rights Agenda, MRA, has announced that it will convene a series of workshops across the country in the coming weeks to sensitize journalists about laws and regulations affecting the media in Nigeria. The workshops, according MRA, is to equip the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape governing media operations in order to enhance their capacity to report ethically, freely and safely. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Programme Officer, Mr. Timileyin Adams, MRA explained that the workshops are informed by the need to equip journalists with the knowledge and tools necessary to enable them…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) on Wednesday kicked against calls for the relocation of the NCC IT park from Kano to Kebbi, a sequel to the attack on the facility by hoodlums during the nationwide protest. A statement by the Arewa Youth Assembly signed by Dr Aliyu Mohammed, President, and Dr Hafiz Garba, Secretary that was made available to newsmen in Kano dismissed the purported move as a “calculated deception meant to mislead the good people of Kebbi state.” The strongly worded statement by the Pan Arewa Regional Assembly stressed that “While we acknowledge…

A Kano State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of 632 protesters in a Correctional Center for allegedly vandalizing public and government properties during the nationwide. The defendants are facing a seven-count charge, including criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful assembly, inciting disturbance, trespass, and mischief by fire. The court adjourned the matter until August 19 for the continuation of the hearing. Earlier, the prosecution counsel, State Director Public Prosecution (DPP), Salisu Tahir, alleged that the defendants committed the offense on August 1, trespassing and vandalizing government and public properties in the state. Some defendants pleaded guilty, while others pleaded not guilty…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber and recovered two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition. The public relations officer of the command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclose this to journalists in Kano He said police recovered The sum of N4,986,000 from the 35 year old suspect Hassan Iliya of Alhazawa Village, Musawa LGA, Katsina State. The PPRO noted that arrest was made possible by intelligence-led patrols conducted by a team of detectives, despite the ongoing nationwide protest. The suspect was caught attempting to escape on a motorcycle with a sack containing the weapons…

In the aftermath of troubling incidents that disrupted a peaceful protest in Kano, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, set to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to stigate the vandalism, injuries, and tragic loss of lives that occurred during the recent protest in the state. Addressing journalists, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced that the governor is implementing proactive measures to restore order and ensure justice for all victims. The governor has conveyed deep regret regarding the disturbances instigated by certain unpatriotic individuals driven by self-interest. He has reiterated a firm commitment that all…

FORMER PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BABANGIDAs’ MEDIA TEAM DENIES ENDORSING MILITARY RULE THE TEXT Our attention has been drawn to a post on a parody account on X, formerly known as twitter, which carries the handle, @General_Ibbro, in which former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, was supposed to have endorsed the virtues of military rule over democratic governance. This dubious account carries our principal’s picture and name, and the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for added effect, but it does not belong to him, nor does the former President sanction any post appearing there. In the past, and…

The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing comprehensive support and sustainable solutions for the approximately 250,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the state. This innovative effort is undertaken in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The Executive Director, Katsina State Development Management Board, Maryam Musa Yahaya who led the partners to visit projects site in the state disclosed the development in a statement. The statement explained that, the support marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced…

The Kano State Government KNSG has announced that the six-hour relaxation of the curfew from 8am to 2pm will continue on Monday and in the coming days. According to the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the decision was made after reviewing the curfew and considering the difficulties faced by the people. “The government is concerned about the security of lives and properties, and the curfew will continue to be reviewed. When the security situation improves, the decision will be taken for further review,” Dantiye said. The curfew was initially imposed for 24 hours following the violence that trailed…

CITAD CONDEMNS CRACKDOWN ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS Date: 4th August, 2024 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) strongly condemns the recent killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian Police Force during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. CITAD is deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives and the use of force against citizens exercising their fundamental and democratic rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended and other international conversations which Nigeria is a signatory to. The protests, which started on 1st of August, 2024, occurred across various states, including Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Niger etc., and began…

BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano,…

The Kano State Government KNSG under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aiming to partner with key investors to enhance gold mining and trading activities in the state. The government is committed to collaborating with licensed miners to tap into the state’s natural resources for mutual economic development.” Commissioner, Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, made this announcement during a recent visit to the Gold Souk, emphasizing the government’s dedication to this initiative at Batakaye, Western Bye Pass, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The impressed Commissioner explained that the Gold Souk…

The Managing Director of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), Conservator Sadiq Kura Muhammad, commemorated World Rangers Day at Falgore Base Camp Doguwa Local Government, Kano State. During the event, he expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kano State and his council for their immense support and contributions to KAZOWMA. He also commended the courage and dedication of the rangers in performing their duties. Conservator Sadiq Kura Muhammad revealed that the Government of Kano State, under the leadership of Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, has enacted a new law as part of its forestry and wildlife conservation initiative…

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the Kaduna Government House from the power grid due to an outstanding debt of N2.9 billion. The company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdul-Aziz Abdullahi, on Friday revealed that the government house had failed to pay for electricity consumed over seven months. The disconnection comes after extensive efforts to resolve the issue through consultations and reconciliations. READ MORE:https://dailytrust.com/breaking-kaduna-electric-disconnects-govt-house-over-electricity-debt/ According to Abdullahi, the outstanding balance for electricity consumed from January 2024 to July 2024 alone amounts to N1.166 billion, bringing the total debt to N2.943 billion. Despite a recent payment of N256 million made…

Shugaban kungiyar ‘yan Kasuwar Kantin Kwari Alhaji Balarabe Tatari ya ce Sun samar da matasa sama da guda dari bakwai da zasu samar da tsaro a lunguna da sakunan Kasuwar yayin zanga zangar lumana. Alhaji Balarabe ya bayyana hakan ne Jim kadan bayan wani zagaye tare da wani rukuni na matasan domin tabbatar da lafiya da dukiyoyin ‘yan Kasuwar. A cewar shi sun yi zama na tattuanawa tare da masu ruwa da tsaki a harkar kasuwanci dake fadin jihar Kano domin lalubo mafita akan Kare dukiyoyin su. Ya ce a baya sun ga yadda batagari ke shiga cikin masu zanga…

By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO – The Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Amb. Ibrahim Waiya on Friday called on the security agents to arrest the organizers of Kano protest to account for the lives, and the properties during Thursday mayhem in Kano. Ambassador Waiya who is also the Convener, Nigeria For Peace Project (N4P), in a signed statement that was made available to newsmen in Kano condemned all those that helped in one way or the other in organizing and holding of the protest. He said “we wish to unequivocally condemn the protest in totality, as well…

Aishatu Ahmed Dutse: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has vowed to strengthen its support, to improve the rate of Breastfeeding amongst lactating women in Jigawa, for the benefit of Children’s health. Dr Abigail Nyam, Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Kano Field Office, made this known at the launch of The World Breastfeeding Week in Dutse, Jigawa state capital in Thursday. Read Also: This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support Dr Nyam explained that although there are myths surrounding exclusive breastfeeding, mothers should listen to experts and those who have experienced exclusive breastfeeding. She said that…