The DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, recently received a delegation from the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja in a visit aimed at strengthening collaboration between both institutions in anticipation of the second edition of the Africa Space Economy Conference. The meeting served as a platform to initiate strategic dialogue on harnessing the immense potential of the space economy for national and continental development. NITDA, Microsoft Reaffirm Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy Representing the DG at the meeting, Dr. Dimie Wariowei, Director of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, reaffirmed the…
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The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Kashim ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during the North East All Progressives Congress Consultative Meeting in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe and other top APC officials in the northeast were among thousands of party members that attended the meeting. APC Is Ready to Welcome You Anytime: Tinubu Tells Wike The forum noted that President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima have transformed Nigeria in their short terms of leadership…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,secured the conviction and sentence of four Filipinos and seven Nigerians for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Filipino convicts are: Reyna Mae Eriba, Chyna Samonte, Zara Fabian and Dominique Medina, while the Nigerians are: Chidera Ezechukwu, Favour Oluchukwu, Egwenum Ifeanyi, David Okezie, Gbenga Shittu Solomon, Ibraheem Olamilekan and Oghomienor Jotham. EFCC Arraigns Businessman over Alleged N24m Fraud in Benin City They were prosecuted on separate charges bordering on cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Samonte charges reads:…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in strongest terms the massacre of over 200 persons in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement,the organisation lamented the attacks which left many dead, scores terribly wounded, and families displaced without shelter or medical care. Saro-Wiwa: CAPPA Demands Full Reparations, Cleanup of Ogoni Land According to the statement, eyewitness testimonies revealed that attackers suspected to be herders stormed Yelewata in the early hours of Saturday, armed with sophisticated weapons. They reportedly doused shelters housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in petrol and set…
President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, whenever he decides to join. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in Maitama District, Abuja. The Wike-led FCT Administration executed the projects. FCT Bridges Infrastructure Gap Between City, Rural Areas-Wike Commending Wike for his dedication and collaborative approach to governance, the President said: “He could not achieve…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration salvaged Nigeria’s public finances from the brink of collapse. In an address delivered on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Governor Soludo praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms. He called for a nationwide ethical and ideological rebirth to drive sustainable national development. Tinubu to NNPC Board: I Count on Your Experience to Turn The Economy Around Speaking on the theme “Rebuilding Our Nation,” Soludo urged political parties across the country to unite along ideological lines as a first step…
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people. Nigeria Police Force Re-Strategizes to Combat Kidnapping On the president’s directive, intelligence chiefs, the police and the military have arrived in the state to direct security operations and restore sanity. President Tinubu has equally charged the governor of Benue State with convening reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed and…
Manchok, Kaduna State-Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has officially presented the staff of office to Ishaku Tagwai Sambo, marking his ascension as the 15th Chief of Moro’a in Southern Kaduna. The coronation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Moro’a Chiefdom headquarters in Manchok, following the death of his father and predecessor, Chief Tagwai Sambo, who ruled for nearly 58 years. Kano Gov Presents Staff Of Office To Reinstated Emir Of Gaya Chief Ishaku Sambo, formerly the Madakin Moro’a, was appointed to the revered position in December 2024, following traditional and government protocols. In his address, Governor Sani highlighted…
Sani Haruna The Wowo Surajo Empowerment Foundation has distributed farming inputs to 100 smallholder farmers in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of its agricultural empowerment programme aimed at boosting food security and engaging youth in productive ventures. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Alhaji Shamsu Wowo Surajo, Chairman of the Foundation, said the intervention was designed to complement government efforts toward improving food and cash crop production, especially as the 2025 rainy season gets underway. Kano Livestock Fattening Scheme: A Game-Changer for Rural Empowerment Amid Criticism “Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy, employing over 70% of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦120 billion agricultural development fund for Gombe State, signaling a bold move to transform Nigeria’s agro-livestock sector and drive food security, job creation, and rural economic empowerment. The approval supports the Gombe State government’s Agro-Livestock Development Project, a cornerstone initiative under the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts International Attention-Jega The announcement was made by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha, during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone in Gombe State. FG to Revive Grazing Reserves to Support Pastoralists-Minister He praised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya…
Ado Salisu In a renewed commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia has pledged to extend his foundation’s grassroots sports initiatives to primary and secondary schools across Kano State. The pledge was made at the final match of a grassroots football tournament held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, where Zakirai Striker FC defeated Jogana Attackers FC 2–0 to clinch the championship trophy. Speaking after the final whistle, Major General Igbinomwanhia reaffirmed his dedication to using sports as a tool to distract youth from antisocial behaviour and engage them in productive, unifying activities. NAWOJ Chapter…
In a spiritually uplifting and culturally rich celebration, Azhan Noor Islamiyya School in Sharada Phase 1, Kwanar Freedom, Kano Municipal, held its second Qur’anic graduation ceremony, proudly honoring 18 students who successfully completed their Qur’an memorization. The event, marked by spiritual performances and inspiring speeches, attracted a diverse audience of scholars, community leaders, parents, and well-wishers from across Kano. Zakarun Gasar Alkur’ani Sun Samu Gidaje Umrah da Tallafin Karatu Their presence highlighted the importance of Qur’anic education and community support for Islamic learning. The 18 graduating students captivated the audience with beautiful Qur’anic recitations, soul-stirring anasheed, engaging role plays,…
Khadijah Aliyu As Kano State intensifies efforts to eradicate polio through the ongoing June 2025 Outbreak Response (OBR) Immunization Campaign, some parents and caregivers in Bunkure Local Government Area have commended the initiative, describing it as a life-saving effort for their children. Some of the mothers Hannatu Ibrahim and Talatu Munkaila, shared their experiences after presenting their children for the polio immunisation at the district head of Bunkure Palace. UNICEF Mobilizes Media, LGAs to Stop Polio in Kano “I didn’t understand how serious polio was until a volunteer community mobilized sensitized me, “Now, I will ensure all my children…
Ministry of Agriculture leads solemn appeal for divine intervention amid food system challenges ABUJA, Nigeria –In a significant move reflecting the urgency of Nigeria’s food security concerns, the Federal Government has declared three consecutive Mondays—June 16, 23, and 30, 2025—as national days of prayer and fasting, focused on the country’s agricultural stability and protection from emerging threats. ABU College of Agriculture Samaru Trains Middle-Level Manpower This was revealed in an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, issued by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, mandating all staff—including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain officers—to gather for…
Abba Dukawa A consultative meeting was held between the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, representatives of communities impacted by the Taludu Flyover construction project (specifically Taludu, Sani Mainagge, and Kabuga), and security agencies. The State Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Alhaji Abduljabar Umar, represented by the Ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Yahuza, stated that the meeting between the state government and stakeholders had yielded positive outcomes. KNSG Communities Hold Consultative Meeting Over Tal’udu Flyover The consultative meeting with stakeholders took place at the Nigeria Police Force’s Anti-Daba Operational Base in Taludu over the weekend. He…
Traditional boxing sport to lead grassroots campaign ahead of UN International Day Against Drug Abuse KANO, Nigeria –In a strategic move to combat drug abuse among young people, the Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has partnered with Mazaje Traditional Sport Promotion Limited,ahead of this year’s United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The initiative is aimed at using the popularity and cultural influence of Dambe, a traditional combat sport, to sensitize and mobilize communities, especially youths, on the dangers of substance abuse. NDLEA Cracks Syndicate Using Hajj Pilgrims as Cocaine Mules…
Twenty organizations across Kano state have submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police through the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone one Kano, against former secretary to the state government Alhaji Usman Alhaji over a contents of a press statement dated 30th May 2025, issued under the aegis of the APC Patriotic Volunteers. The petitioners expressed concern over the content of the statement which they said can instigate violence and disturb public peace. Katsina Police Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims in Daring Night Operation “We, the undersigned concerned citizens and stakeholders of Kano State, write to…
Mahfouz Mustapha Maisikeli As someone who has had the privilege of performing Hajj multiple times, I went into the 2025 pilgrimage expecting the usual: long queues, food complaints, poor logistics, and the everyday hustle for survival in the Holy Land. But what I experienced this year as a pilgrim from Kano State under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, completely shattered those expectations—for good. Tears, Prayers, and Riyals: A Hajj to Remember with Gov. Yusuf From the very beginning, the organization, coordination, and care shown to us were unlike anything I had seen in the past. The…
In response to the incident involving AIRPEACE Airline and Senator Adams Oshiomhole at Lagos Airport last Wednesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stepped in to de-escalate tensions, calling for calm, objectivity, and procedural fairness. In his official X handle,Keyamo disclosed that he has been in direct communication with both parties since the incident unfolded and has instructed aviation agencies to refrain from hasty conclusions, citing the importance of the legal principle of audi alteram partem the right to be heard. Keyamo Rebukes FCCPC Over Air Peace Fare Probe “I have urged all parties to desist…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticized the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for issuing a statement on Air Peace’s alleged pricing practices without consulting the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the primary regulator of airline fares. Keyamo described the FCCPC’s statement as “very careless”, emphasizing that any review of airline fares should rightly involve the NCAA. NiMet Calls for Collaboration to Strengthen Early Warning Gaps He warned that bypassing the NCAA could lead to regulatory overreach and institutional conflict, arguing that consumer protection in aviation must be handled through established channels. The FCCPC…