Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday for a 2-day bilateral visit to Sweden. In a statement, Spokesman to the Vice President. Stanley Nkwocha, said the visit, which is at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is on bilateral engagements between both countries. “The Vice President is expected to be back in the…
The Nigerian government through the office of The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiCOM) has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to return home, citing escalating violence in the region. NiDCOM issued the advisory in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has led to heightened tensions and attacks in parts of…
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has adopted 95 orphans, taking full responsibility for their well-being and development. This compassionate move was announced during a special lunch with the children at the state’s orphanage home, marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Governor Yusuf assured the children of his commitment to providing quality education from…
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), will begin the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across Nigeria starting October 1st, 2024. The initiative aims to provide 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths across thecountry’s transportation sector, targeting rising transport costs and encouraging more sustainable and affordable…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, raising it from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. This announcement was made in a statement released late Wednesday on the official NYSC account on X (formerly known as Twitter). The statement read, “The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is earlier today presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The FEC has before the meeting congratulated the people of Edo, especially the APC family in the state, on their “fantastic outing” in last Saturday’s governorship election. Secretary to the Government…
The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development has organised an interface session between religious leaders, health experts and other stakeholders towards bridging the gap in the war against polio disease in Kano State. The event held in collaboration between the Sultan Foundation and Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board fostered collaborative discussions and to…
….exploring AI’s role on elections and governance A large gathering of social influencers convened at the 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit, sparking an important dialogue on how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the electoral processes and governance. The event organized by the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), the two-day event, held at the…
In a move aligning with recent legal rulings, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dissolved the Interim Management Officers overseeing the state’s 44 local government councils. The officers, who have managed the councils for the past six months, were removed following a directive issued during a wednesday meeting between the governor and the outgoing…
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to the Borno State Government to support victims of the recent flood in the state. According to the state government, the gesture was intended to provide succor to residents devastated by the humanitarian crisis. Presenting the donation to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum during the weekend, Kano Commissioner…
