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SEPARATED NIGERIAN CONJOINED TWINS RETURN HOME AFTER SURGERY IN SAUDI ARABIA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Two Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, have returned to Kano after a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia. The delicate 14-hour operation was performed at King
INSECURITY : EMIR OF ILORIN LEADS SPECIAL PRAYER FOR PEACE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting government efforts in tackling insecurity in Kwara State. Speaking at his palace during a special
KANO, UK FCDO SEAL DEAL ON ACCOUNTABILITY, EDUCATION RECOVERY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has renewed its pledge to people-focused governance by signing the Kano Mutual Accountability Framework (KanMAF) and the Education Emergency Response Plan with the UK Foreign,
TROOPS RESCUE 17 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KOGI By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, working with Hybrid Forces and local vigilantes, have rescued 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi State. The victims, including 13 adults and 4 children, were
ICPC PUSHES FOR WHISTLEBLOWER BILL, SEIZES BILLIONS IN ASSETS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Whistleblower Bill, saying it will protect citizens
ZAMFARA ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF ZAROTA CHAIRMAN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Zamfara State House of Assembly has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to suspend the Chairman of the Zamfara Road Traffic Agency (ZAROTA), MB Musa, over alleged misappropriation of more than
SOKOTO ASSEMBLY APPROVES N38.8bn BUDGET ADJUSTMENT By; Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s request to adjust the 2025 budget by N38.8 billion. The amendment, presented by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, aims
KOGI LAUNCHES CNG TRICYCLES TO CUT TRANSPORT COSTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kogi State Government has rolled out 50 Compressed Natural Gas, powered tricycles under President Bola Tinubu’s subsidy relief initiative. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the Commissioner for Transportation,
KEYAMO CALLS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON AVIATION IN TAX REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has urged caution in implementing Nigeria’s planned tax reforms, stressing that the aviation sector operates under global standards that prioritize cost recovery over profit.
ABIA LAUNCHES MINI-GRID POLICY FOR RELIABLE POWER By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Abia State has taken a bold step toward reliable electricity with the signing of the Mini-Grid Regulation Framework in Umuahia by Governor Alex Otti. He said the new policy will open