Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Katsina State to offer condolences following the passing of Hajiya Dada Musa Yar'adua, mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar'adua.
He was received at Umaru Musa Yar'adua International Airport by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, alongside Murtala Shehu Yar'adua, grandson of the deceased and former Minister of State for...
The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for civil servants to alleviate the challenges caused by the rising cost of living.
Earlier this year, in February, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu introduced a flexible work arrangement allowing workers on grade levels 01 to 14 to work from home two days a week, while those...
On September 2nd, we celebrate the birthday of a man whose life has been a pillar of hope and progress for countless individuals—Malam Y.Z. Ya’u. He is not just a name but a legacy, a figure whose influence spans multiple fields, from academia to civil society, and from technology to human rights. A philanthropist, mentor, researcher, farmer,...
At least 31 people have lost their lives, and 5,280 houses have been destroyed due to flooding across 21 local government areas in Kano State.
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Isyaku Kubarachi, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday.
He said, “31,818 people have been affected,...
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has opened applications for its annual tertiary scholarship scheme.
The scholarship, aimed at students attending Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in Kano State, Nigeria, offers full tuition coverage to both current and incoming students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for Fresh...
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu, has issued an apology to the people of Northern Nigeria, acknowledging the collective failure of the region’s leaders to shield the North from descending into one of the most severe crises in its history.
Dalhatu also highlighted...
The Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency has announced a significant increase in immunization uptake, rising from 7% in 2016 to 49% in 2024—a 700% improvement.
This was disclosed by the Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Shehu Sambo, during a two-day media dialogue and field trip focused on strengthening primary healthcare systems...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a planned nationwide protest, set to commence on September 15, 2024, in response to the recent hike in fuel prices and what they describe as the "gross incompetence" of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari.
The student body is demanding an immediate reversal of the...
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has initiated a training program aimed at empowering 30 youths with the skills necessary to transform their technological ideas into thriving business ventures.
Malam Yunusa Zakari Yau, the Executive Director of CITAD, represented by Mr. John Otaru, announced this during the launch of a two-day training...
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members stationed in Jigawa State have raised concerns about the quality of meals provided at the orientation camp in Dutse.
According to SaharaReporters, several corps members criticized the NYSC management for offering what they described as insufficient and nutritionally inadequate food portions.
Photos obtained by the...
