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SHETTIMA CALLS ON INVESTORS TO EXPLORE BAUCHI’S GROWING POTENTIAL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged local and foreign investors to seize the vast business opportunities emerging in Bauchi State to boost sustainable growth. Speaking at the Bauchi Economic
FG URGES TERTIARY UNIONS TO SUSTAIN DIALOGUE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has appealed to tertiary institution unions to maintain dialogue as efforts continue to resolve pending demands. Education Minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to lasting industrial
REPS TO DEBATE 87 CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT PROPOSALS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives will soon debate and vote on 87 proposals for constitutional amendments. Speaker Dr. Tajudeen Abbas announced this during the House’s resumption from the 2025 Annual Recess, saying
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU COMMISSIONS 100-BED MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL IN GOMBE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the new 100-bed Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Gombe, established by the Office of the Senior Special
HAJJ 2026: LOWER FARES, RENEWED HOPE FOR NIGERIAN PILGRIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says preparations for the 2026 Hajj have begun on a hopeful note, with reduced fares for Nigerian pilgrims. Chairman of the Commission,
NIGERIA @ 65: SANWO-OLU CALLS FOR UNITY AND INCLUSION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to remain united and committed to building a stronger Nigeria. Speaking at the 65th Independence Day Parade in Marina, he said true progress
ADC ORDERS MEMBERS TO QUITE OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has directed all its members to resign from other political parties as part of efforts to strengthen its base ahead of future elections. The decision was announced after a
CLERICS TRAINED IN KANO TO TACKLE FAKE NEWS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Religious leaders in Kano have undergone training on combating fake news and promoting media literacy. The two-day workshop, organized by Alkalanci, a Hausa-language fact-checking group, equipped clerics with skills to
GOVERNOR OTTI RESHUFFLES CABINET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Alex Otti has reshuffled his cabinet, swearing in two new commissioners and a Special Adviser in Umuahia. Dr. Salome Obiukwu is now Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Architect Chiemela Uzoije takes over Housing,
HOUSE BACKS TINUBU’S BORROWING PLANS – SPEAKER By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, says the House fully supports President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy, dismissing claims that lawmakers opposed it. Speaking at the African Network of