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The Police Command in Lagos State says it will arrest both motorcyclist and passenger as part of measures to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the state. Its spokesman, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, announced […]

PHOTOS: Police intercept vehicle laden with explosives, weapons, guns in Kano

Kano Police Command on Saturday announced that it recovered a vehicle laden with Improvised Explosives Device (IED) materials two days after an explosion that rocked the Sabon Gari area of the state. Although the command […]

Blasphemy: Police investigate Bauchi community crisis

Police Bauchi have ordered an investigation into the crisis that erupted at Katanga Community of Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Friday. Police spokesman in Bauchi State, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated in Bauchi […]

I will not assist Ganduje in 2023 – Former Kano deputy governor

Former Kano state deputy governor Prof. Hafiz Abubakar has revealed that he will not assist Governor Abdullahi Ganduje if he is being given the chance to do so, in 2023. Speaking during a stakeholder’s meeting […]

CBN disowns statement on withdrawal of Naira notes from circulation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has come out to disown a news item that it intends to replace the Naira notes in circulation with digital currency, the eNaira, in due course. In a telephone […]

PRNigeria Reporter, US fellowship, Tanzania, CDS, ARPA

After missing US fellowship, PRNigeria reporter gets APRA, CDS’ sponsorship to attend Africa PR conference in Tanzania

The African Public Relations Association (APRA) and Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, have supported a young author and PRNigeria reporter, Dahiru M Lawal to participate at the APRA Conference scheduled to […]

Police orderly shot dead as gunmen abduct LG Chairman in Nasarawa

Gunmen on Friday night killed police orderly and abducted Muhammad Baba-Shehu, Chairman of Keffi Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. ASP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed this […]

Campaigns of lies and deceit: Investigation exposes alleged multi-billion naira “One Ward, One Health Facility’’ investment claim by Jigawa state government

Investigation: Campaigns of lies and deceit: Investigation exposes alleged multi-billion naira “One Ward, One Health Facility’’ investment claim by Jigawa state government. Elijah Akoji Seven years after the Jigawa State government made a promise to […]

NRC suspends resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train service

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has cancelled the planned resumption of train services along the Abuja-Kaduna route. The NRC announced the development in a statement released by its spokesman, Yakub Mahmood, on Friday. “Sequel to […]

Emir of Kano pays condolence visit to UAE Embassy in Abuja

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who just returned to the country following a successful visit to in Senegal on Friday, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Chancery in Abuja, where he condoled […]

Buhari appoints new Statistician-General for NBS

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Mr Semiu Adeniran as the substantive Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with immediate effect. This is contained […]

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Court sentences Danish man to death for killing Nigerian wife, child

A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Friday sentenced a Dane, Peter Nielsen, to death by hanging for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile convicted Nielsen on two […]

South Korea , Nigeria,e-Government project

South Korea to spend $13m on phase 2 of Nigeria’s e-Government project

The Republic of South Korea is to spend 13 million U.S. dollars on the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government national master plan 2021-2026. The South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chea, said this at […]

Stallion Times trains journalists, emphasizes adherence to ethical standards

By Kabir Bolajoko Stallion Times Media Services has trained 40 journalists on the code of ethics and moral issues in journalism practice in Kano State The organization said the initiative is an effort to enhance […]

Ganduje lays foundation for construction of 500 houses in Kano

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, on Friday, performed the ground breaking for construction of 500 houses at Rafin Mallam and Yola in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. Ganduje, represented by his Deputy, Dr […]

Mass Defection: Where did the calculations go wrong- Adamu Aminu

Most people are aware or seemingly forgetful that whatever goes to the pinnacle, mostly, it will someday take a nosedive. Well, it’s too early now to conclude the effects of a mass exodus befallen the […]

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President Buhari congratulates Emir of Kano on foreign award

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano, on the conferment on him, the highest honour of the Republic of Senegal, the “National Order of Lion.” The honour was […]

Buhari makes fresh appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Adamu Tutuwa as the substantive Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi FIIRO, Lagos. This is contained in a statement […]

2023: Tinubu woos Kano APC delegates ahead of party primary

Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night visited Kano State to seek the support of delegates ahead of the presidential primary of the All People’s Congress (APC). Tinubu met with APC leaders […]

Court remands man for alleged N-POWER stipend fraud

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered remand of a 33-year-old man, Baderinwa Waheed, who allegedly stole an N-Power beneficiary’s five months stipend. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is charged with forgery, stealing […]

EFCC secures order to detain Accountant-General for more days over N80b alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order to detain the embattled Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, for more days. An official of the anti-graft agency, who did not want […]

Fresh Attack: Bandits abduct female students in Kaduna

Bandits have abducted four students of Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE), Gidan Waya in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state. The students were said to have been kidnapped at Mile 1 area of […]

Salami Panel: Magu will still be prosecuted if indicted despite promotion – Minister

Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi says the newly promoted former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, will be prosecuted if eventually indicted by the probe panel chaired by […]

2023: Gawuna visits Waya

The anointed Kano state gubernatorial aspirant of All Progressive Congress (APC) and current deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna , on Wednesday night paid a visit to another APC guber aspirant Inuwa […]

Murtala Uba Mohammed, Kano , Enviroment,

Violence in Kano City’s Built Environment: Can we really exonerate professionals? Murtala Uba Mohammed

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By Murtala Uba Mohammed (PhD) In my most recent article published by Solacebase.com and Dailyreality.com, I highlighted the issue of environmental crises in Kano- currently and looming environmental catastrophe if the current government actions were […]

FCT Police debunk claims of crisis in Lugbe

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked a report making the round that crisis engulfed the Lugbe area of the territory. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, […]

Buhari departs for UAE

President Muhammadu Buhari will meet the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the former president and ruler of Abu […]

Sokoto 2023: X-raying APC governorship aspirants for a guided choice

By Mainasara Shehu Ahmad The 2023 general elections are drawing closer and political parties across the states are trying to make informed decision in choosing saleable aspirants that are worthy of flying their flags as […]

Supreme Court fixes date to hear suit on Electoral Act Section 84 (12)

The Supreme Court admitted an application filed by Rivers to be joined as a party in the suit by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to void section […]

FAAN inaugurates App for airport taxi

Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, Managing Director, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has inaugurated Taxi App loading booth at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA). Yadudu, who was represented by the Group Capt. Usman Sadiq, […]

Shekarau/ Kwankwaso: The futility of the fraternity- Bala Ibrahim

Sardaunan Kano, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has defected from the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, to join Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. I know the two reasonably well, because one […]

FEC approves N169.7bn for reconstruction of 4 roads via Tax Credit Scheme

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N169.7bn for the reconstruction of four roads under the tax credit scheme. Minister of works and Housing Babatunde Fashola made announced this when he briefed State House correspondents […]

APC adjusts timetable for primary elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adjusted its schedule of activities for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state House of Assembly primary elections. A statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary […]

Why I dumped APC- Shekarau

Former Kano State Governor , Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has given reasons why he and his followers left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the New Nigerian Peoples party (NNPP). Shekarau, who officially joined the […]

BREAKING: Ganduje, Barau storm Murtala Garo’s residence to stop his defection plans

Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the Senator representing Kano North Barau Jibrin have visited the consensus deputy governorship candidate of APC, Murtala Sule Garo, past midnight Thursday. DAILY NIGERIAN exclusively gathered that the governor, […]

2023: ‘Abba Gida-Gida’ emerges NNPP governorship candidate in Kano as party approves list of flagbearers

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has adopted Abba Kabir Yusuf, popularly called ‘Abba gida-gida’ as its consensus candidate for the 2023 governorship election in Kano State. Multiple sources in the party confirmed that ‘Abba […]

2023: Tinubu promises to navigate Nigeria to prosperity

Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised to navigate Nigeria’s way to prosperity, if elected in 2023. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, made the pledge […]

How govt ineptitude, cover-ups increase armed banditry in Kebbi

By Beloved John In several condolence visits and numerous press releases, the Kebbi state government pledged to fight armed banditry and restore lasting peace to the state. These pledges do not change much for local […]

Explosion, Kano, Police, gas explosion, death toll

Explosion: Kano gubernatorial aspirant commiserates with victims

A Kano gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado has commiserated with the people of the state and Sabongari in particular over an explosion that rocked […]

Lawyers drag MTN, Pantami , others to court in Kano , demand N600m damages

One of the leading telecommunication companies, MTN Nigeria Communication Plc has been dragged before a Federal High Court in Kano for poor quality service delivery, invasion of privacy and nonchalant attitude towards genuine complaint of […]

Bandits, Kaduna, Abuja , Highway, Abuja- Kaduna

Bandits abduct scores of passengers on Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Bandits on Tuesday evening abducted scores of passengers on Abuja-Kaduna highway in an operation that lasted almost an hour. It was gathered that the bandits blocked the highway between Kurnmin Kare and Katari in Kachia […]

EFCC detains ex-speaker of the House of Reps

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Patricia Etteh. Mrs Etteh, who was Speaker between June 6, 2007, and 30 October 30, 2007, […]

Kano Explosion: Death toll rises to nine (9)

Federal Government says death toll in a gas explosion that occurred in Kano State on Tuesday has increased to nine. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs made this known while announcing the arrival of the […]

IPMAN, fuel, Haulage, debt, fuel haulage

Pay N40bn owed for fuel haulage- IPMAN urges FG

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday in Sokoto called on the Federal Government to settle the N40 billion debt it owed the association. It said the debt arose from haulage of […]

Zazzau Emirate Council, railways ,compensation, JNI

Why Zazzau Emirate Council withheld N21m JNI’s railways compensation – Official

The Zazzau Emirate Council says it did not siphoned the N21 million Jama’atu Nasril Islam’s indemnity/compensation for the right of way for railway modernisation project, but kept the money pending the outcome of litigations over […]

Professor John Kester Ifeanyichukwu, ICPC, Bribe

ICPC arraigns Professor over $40,000 Bribe