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ASUU FUK AWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO INDIGENT STUDENTS

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU FUK branch has presented letter of scholarship award to the beneficiaries of its indigent scholarship scheme. Presenting the...

NAHCON fixes 2026 hajj fare

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set N8.5m as the tentative fare for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement...

Buni celebrates teenage winners of global English competition, debate

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has congratulated two teenagers of the state origin for emerging overall best in English Language and debate competition...

NiMet predicts above-normal rainfall in Gombe and nine northern states

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and seven Northern states will experience above-normal rainfall in the coming days as...

NUJ Condemns Threats Against Badeggi FM 90.1 by Niger State Government

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat has strongly condemns the recent threats by the Niger State Government, under Governor Umaru Bago, to...

Amnesty International condemns closure of a radio station in Niger

Amnesty International has condemned the order issued by the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, directing the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in...

Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Gov. Nwifuru suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government aides for failing to attend a government function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants,...

Gov Lawal approves appointment of new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate. Alhaji...

Food security: Nigeria deploys AI, other technologies to monitor production – Shettima Technology

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies to monitor food production, enhance transparency, connect producers to markets,...

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for 30 years.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for 30 years. This was contained in a statement by...

Nigeria donates 100,000 cashew seeds, 2,000 seedlings to Ethiopia

The Nigerian Government has donated 100,000 cashew seeds and 2,000 cashew seedlings to Ethiopia. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media...

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NUJ Commends Security Forces on Capture of Senior Ansaru Leaders

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) commends the Nigerian government and its security forces for the recent successful operation that led to the capture...

Modern Medicine vs. Traditional Remedies: Why People Still Struggle to Choose

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In Nigeria — and across much of Africa — health decisions often come down to a crossroads: the hospital or the...

Disconnected Democracy: High political apathy among youths

By Zaynab Alhassan Abdullahi Political apathy, characterized by indifference, lack of trust, or outright refusal to engage in civic life, is a growing concern...

Nigeria spends $10bn annually on food imports – FG

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this...