15 h. ago Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing Amaechi’s wife of misappropriating N4 billion meant for the training of Niger Delta women. Wike made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, where […]

Politics

19 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.

Politics

65 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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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. […]

Politics

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 Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts

The Zamfara State Government has dismissed reports that Governor Dauda Lawal secured a fresh ₦34 billion loan since taking office. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the amount in question was used to service inherited debts, not new borrowing. “Governor Lawal has not taken any loan, whether local […] The post Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

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.

Politics

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

Politics

2 w. ago NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous, allegation by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking in Bayelsa during the inauguration of some projects executed by the Commission, Chairman, Governing Board of the interventionist agency, Chiedu Ebie, […] The post NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous allegations by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Bayelsa State during the inauguration of some projects executed by the commission, the Chairman of the Governing Board […] The post NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 w. ago Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch

Chairman of Benue State Traditional Council, James Ayatse, has accused some politicians of deliberately politicising the state’s security crisis and allegedly wishing for the situation to deteriorate. Mr. James led this out during a stakeholders meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Makurdi on Wednesday. The traditional leader decried what he described as ‘political games’ being […] The post Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

2 w. ago Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2)

Tribune Online Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Impeached governors Diepreye Alamieyeseigha – Bayelsa State (2005) IN one of the most dramatic episodes in Nigeria’s political history, Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa State was arrested in London for money laundering in 2005. His mysterious return to Nigeria—allegedly disguised as a woman—intensified public scrutiny and political pressure. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly swiftly […] Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Tribune Online

Politics

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.

Politics

2 w. ago Loan Defaulters Risk Denial Of Passport Renewal, House Rent, Others

Managing Director of the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), Uzoma Nwagba, has announced that failure to repay loans may soon affect citizens’ access to essential services such as passport renewal, driver’s licence issuance, and even renting a home. Nwagba disclosed this on Tuesday during a ‘Meet the Press’ session organised by the Presidential Media Team […]

Society

2 w. ago No Real Opposition Left In Nigeria, Only AAC Stands — Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of controlling nearly all opposition political parties in Nigeria, calling them mere “special-purpose vehicles.” Speaking with news men on Sunday, Sowore alleged that most registered political parties, aside from his African Action Congress (AAC), were either created or financially supported […] The post No Real Opposition Left In Nigeria, Only AAC Stands — Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

2 w. ago Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fiercely condemned what it described as “disturbing and false narratives” targeting one of its justices, reiterating that such mischievous reports will no longer be tolerated. This follows social media allegations that a justice visited Benin City in connection with a political case pending before the court. In a strongly […] The post Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

3 w. ago Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day

• Kano, Kebbi traders lament losses, seek assistance from govt, others From Desmond Mgboh, Kano and Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   In the dawn hours of Friday, a day when Muslims were celebrating the Sallah festival, a mysterious fire crept in and gutted part of the Kano GSM Market along Farm Centre in the metropolis. […] The post Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Kano Gov’t Denies $6.6m Loan, Says Allegation Political Propaganda

The Kano State Government has dismissed that it secured a fresh $6.6 million external loan, describing the allegation by a group as false and politically motivated. The denial followed allegations by a political group, the APC Patriotic Volunteers, led by former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, that the NNPP-led government in the […]

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3 w. ago APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’

Tribune Online APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’ An association under the umbrella of All Progressives Congress (APC) Patriotic Volunteers, led by former Secretary to the State Government under the APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident

Tribune Online Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident "The State Government reiterates its commitment to support the victims and ensure the rebuilding of the market in a safer and more organised manner.. Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident Tribune Online

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