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The federal government has scrapped the Department of Petroleum Resources, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency and the Petroleum Equalisation Fund and do not exist anymore, the Federal Government said on Monday. The Minister of […]

Tiwa Savage reacts to leaked sex video

Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has reacted to her leaked short sex video weeks after she claimed someone was trying to blackmail her with the video. Hours after the video was eventually leaked on Monday night, […]

{Goronyo Attack} Buhari to bandits: “Your days are numbered, be ready for crushing defeat”

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a stern warning to bandits, saying that “the clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking as you will no longer have a place to hide.” In a statement in Abuja […]

Why price of cooking gas is rising — NPRA

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NPRA, Mr. Farouk Ahmed, on Monday attributed the rising cost of cooking gas to poor investment into the gas sector over the years. […]

Why Silvex is investing in farm estate in Jigawa, Nasarawa

A Kano based agri-business company, Silvex International said it is investing in farm estate, for its newly introduced farm estate program in Jigawa and Nasarawa states. The project, according to the Managing Director of the […]

PHOTOS : Troops battle ISWAP fighters in Jere, kill 18, recover gun trucks

The Nigerian troops on Monday eliminated at least 16 ISWAP terrorists in Jere Local Government of Borno State. PRNigeria gathered that the troops eliminated the insurgents while repelling an attack launched by the terror group […]

Our reasons for withdrawing petition from EFCC against Senator Barau Jibrin- NYCN

By Abdul Isah Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, says it has withdrawn its petition against senator representing Kano North, Barau Jibrin with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Solacebase reports that the Council had […]

DSS arraigns teenage girl for circulating nude video of retired Bayelsa Perm. Sec.

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned a teenage girl before the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, for circulating the nude video of a retired Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media. In the one-count […]

Nigeria takes delivery of final batch of Tucano jets

The Federal Government says it has taken delivery of the final batch of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the United States. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed […]

Eid-ul-Maulud: Buhari felicitates Muslims, says gains being recorded in combating insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated the Muslim Ummah as well as Nigerians of all faiths on the occasion of the Maulud-Un-Nabiyy, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). In a message released […]

Buhari not averse to Igbo presidency – Maduekwe

The Director-General, Nigeria Film Corporation, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not averse to the emergence of his successor from the South-East geopolitical zone. Maduekwe said this during an interaction with newsmen in […]

JUST IN: Bandits kill 60 at Goronyo market in Sokoto

Gunmen suspected to be led by the dreaded Bandits’ leader, Turji, have invaded the Goronyo central market in Sokoto state, killing over 63 people. The terrorists numbering about a hundred, invaded the market on Sunday […]

I won’t withdraw from court- Secondus

Mr Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says he has no intention of withdrawing the case challenging his removal from court. Mr Ike Abonyi, his Media Adviser disclosed this in […]

Yobe College of Education provost dies at 53

Dr Mohammad Gishiwa, Provost, Umar Suleiman Yobe College of Education, Gashua, is dead. Gishiwa, 53, died on Sunday while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kano, following injuries sustained in a car accident on […]

Zamfara gets 4 additional ministries, commissioners

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the establishment of four additional ministries and assigned portfolio to newly appointed commissioners in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State […]

Traditional leader urges Nigerian Customs to engage communities on enlightenment campaigns of its activities

The Nigerian Customs Service has been urged to embark more on enlightenment campaign and sensitization on its activities as backed by law to host communities, especially border areas. Kanwan Katsina III, who is the District […]

Railways: Back on track in North East-Modu Abba

By Modu Abba One of the major achievements of the Buhari Administration that is often underrated is the unwavering commitment to the restoration and modernization of the nation’s railway system. It was most unfortunate that […]

World Food Day: WOFAN supports women, youth groups with cash, food items

By Abdul Isah A Non Governmental Organization, Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has supported 100 small businesses with starter kits and food items in commemoration of this year’s World Food Day to reduce the burdens […]

NDLEA advocates integrity drug test for politicians, students, others

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has recommended integrity drug test as requirement for all politicians seeking public office and public office holders. Marwa told the News Agency […]

FRSC: Auto crash claims 11 lives in Kwara

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed that 11 persons lost their lives in a Road Traffic Crash (RTC) on Sunday. The Kwara Sector Commander, Corps Commander Jonathan Owoade, who confirmed this to newsmen […]

APC inaugurates National Reconciliation Committee

APC headquarters condemns parallel congresses, says only exercise conducted by State Congress Committees will be recognized

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, congratulated its members on their successful State Congresses across the country, saying only exercises conducted by duly inaugurated State Congress Committees would be […]

World Food Day: Company distributes rice to 100 households in Kano

About 100 households in Yanoko community of Tofa Local Government area of Kano state on Saturday benefited from rice distribution by Silvex International, an agri-business company in the state. Solacebase reports that each of the […]

NAF denies paying N20m to bandits to recover seized anti-aircraft gun

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday debunked allegations that the NAF paid the sum of N20million to bandits operating in Jibia, Katsina State with a view to recovering an anti-aircraft gun from the bandits to […]

Day Onu visits Kano, launches ” technology and innovative centre for global competitiveness”- Abdullahi Rabiu

By Abdullahi Rabiu Two week ago, specifically 30th of August 2021 will go down in history as one of the days Kano will never put behind and allow it to pass into the oblivion of […]

Army refuses to reinstate sacked Military Generals despite NASS’ resolutions, court orders

Nine Major Generals and 7 Brigadier Generals ‘arbitrarily’ sacked by the Nigerian Army in 2016 for not justifiable reasons have been technically eased out of the service, despite interventions of Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) […]

Railways to reduce number of trips on Abuja-Kaduna route for maintenance work

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) announced on Sunday that it would reduce the number of trips on the Abuja-Kaduna route from Oct.19 – Oct.21. Its Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said in a statement that the […]

NDLEA intercepts over 153,256kgs drugs, arrests 663 suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted various drugs with cumulative weight of more than 153, 256.876 kilograms within the last one week. The agency also disclosed that it arrested 663 suspects in […]

Garo congratulates Kano APC state executive members

Kano State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo has congratulated the new leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. Murtala Garo in a congratulatory message he personally issued […]

SERAP wants court to declare Buhari’s plan to monitor WhatsApp messages Illegal

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the administration to track, intercept and monitor WhatsApp messages, phone […]

Saraki charges PDP to retake power in Kwara

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Saturday in Ilorin charged the new executive committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara to work assiduously toward retaking power. “You should begin to work in earnest […]

Gov. Badaru congratulates APC state executive members

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has congratulated the new executive members of All Progressive Congress APC in the state on their electoral victory. The State Congress of the party which took place at […]

Senator Kwankwaso reacts to his reported arrest by EFCC

Former governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied news reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, stressing that he personally went to the commission’s office to […]

Child Abuse : Echoing effects of the witness and experience of domestic violence

By Gloria Thomas An individual is a product of his or her environment: this goes to show that every characteristics and behavior displayed by an individual is directly or indirectly influenced by the collectivity of […]

JUST IN: Kidnapped Emir of Bungudu regains freedom

The abducted Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has regained his freedom. A family member of the Emir, Gazali Shehu Ahmad, who is also a Special Adviser to Zamfara State Governor on Strategy, confirmed his […]

APC Congress: Two Chairmen emerge in Kano

…Abbas, Danzango lead factional groups …Any other congress is Illegal, Ganduje declares …Security operatives disperse, seal venue of Shekarau’s congress By Muhammad Muhammad The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has further […]

Fagbemi emerges factional Kwara APC Chairman

Mr Sunday Fagbemi has emerged as Chairman of the factional All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to Gov. AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fagbemi and the other officials of […]

EFCC quizzes former Kano Gov., Rabiu Kwankwaso over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday grilled former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over allegations of abuse of office, diversion of public funds and fraudulent allocation of government properties to […]

Consensus candidates win at Niger APC congress

The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Niger concluded its state congress in Minna on Saturday with consensus candidates emerging as the party’s new executives. Ahmed Wambai, chairman, congress committee, made this known while inaugurating the […]

PHOTOS: APC holds parallel congress in Kano as Ahmadu Zago emerges Chairman

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The crisis bedeviling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano is yet to be over as Parallel state congresses are currently holding in the state. The Governor Abdullahi Ganduje led faction is currently holding its congress […]

APC Congress : Lagos4Lagos releases parallel lists of nominees for congress

All Progressives Congress, APC, congress, Lagos, a group within the party, Lagos4Lagos, has announced the names of nominees for party for executive council members slated for today, Saturday, with Prince Sunday Ajayi, as chairman. The […]

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