11 h. ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago 2025 budget: Kano govt allocates 31.5% to boost quality education

Tribune Online 2025 budget: Kano govt allocates 31.5% to boost quality education Kano State Government has allocated 31.5% of its 2025 budget to boost quality education in... 2025 budget: Kano govt allocates 31.5% to boost quality education Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day

Tribune Online Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day While many public spaces and businesses will be closed for the holiday, here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed in... Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Kano Gov’t Renames Institute, Commission After Deceased 22 Athletes

Kano State governor, Engr Abba Yusuf has renamed the Kano State Sports Institute and the state Sport Commission after the 22 athletes who died while returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The institute and commission would henceforth change to Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Institute and Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Commission. […]

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7 d. ago MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year

Tribune Online MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year AS Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts all over the world in ushering the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1447 A.H. on Thursday, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar year, as a public holiday. […] MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration

Tribune Online Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration THE Oyo State chapter of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has expressed appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for declaring today a public holiday in honour of Hijrah 1447, underscoring his commitment to religious inclusivity and cultural harmony. In a statement signed by the state coordinator, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi, NACOMYO hailed the governor’s […] Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH

Tribune Online Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH Governor Adeleke urged residents to use the occasion to pray for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of both Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Reps Declare Ideato Disaster Zone Over Erosion, Bad Road, Seeks Emergency Intervention

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, declared Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State as an erosion and road disaster zone, calling for urgent intervention from Federal Government and relevant agencies to save Ideato from total collapse. The House stated this while adopting a motion on the need to “Call for Intervention to Address the […]

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8 d. ago Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency

Tribune Online Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency The House of Representatives on Thursday declared Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo state as an erosion and road disaster zone, calling for urgent intervention from Federal Government and relevant agencies intervention to save Ideato from total collapse.  Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Hijrah 1447AH: Adeleke greets Muslims, declares Friday public holiday

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State government has declared Friday, June 27, a public holiday to celebrate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. In a statement by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed, on Thursday, the government urged residents to shun rancour and disharmony, praying that the occasion will bring peace, prosperity, […] The post Hijrah 1447AH: Adeleke greets Muslims, declares Friday public holiday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG

Tribune Online Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to recognize and declare the first day of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, as a public holiday. Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, which corresponds with the 1st of Muharram, 1447 AH, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year. The state governor Ahmed Aliyu said that the holiday is intended to allow the Muslim Ummah in the state […] The post Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted

By Seyi Babalola The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court issued its ruling after the Crescent Sighting Committee validated […] The post Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year

Tribune Online Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday For Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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1 week ago GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to invest over N2 billion for the redevelopment of the Kano Farm Centre GSM Market devastated by fire weeks ago. He said that the intervention would restore, expand, and modernise the market into a bustling commercial hub. Yusuf made the announcement during a […] The post GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt, IsDB train 1,000 youths in rice straw utilisation

Tribune Online Kano govt, IsDB train 1,000 youths in rice straw utilisation The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has commenced the training of 1, 000 youths in Kano on rice straw utilisation, primarily for livestock feed aimed at enhancing agriculture and self-reliance. Making this known, the State Project Coordinator, KSADP, Ibrahim Garba Muhammad said during the commencement of the training, conducted at Audu Bako College of […] Kano govt, IsDB train 1,000 youths in rice straw utilisation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt inaugurates committee on regulation of real estates, property agents

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to come up with a framework for the regulation of real estate and property agents across the state. Speaking at the inaugural meeting, the Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya explained that the initiative was informed […] The post Kano govt inaugurates committee on regulation of real estates, property agents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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