By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni on Saturday unveiled a book review titled: “Taking A Stand Against Insurgency, Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria, Admonition to Nigerian Youths”, which was authored by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The occasion took place...
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By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Kano business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Sanusi Dantata, describing the loss as a monumental blow not only to Kano State but to Nigeria as a whole. In a condolence message released...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, has noted that one key area that the House of Representatives Speaker, Rt Honourable Tajudeen Abbas has excelled beyond measure, is Constituency Service. The Governor pointed out that the House Speaker not only represents his people well, but also...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has renewed its commitment to national development and security reform, advocating for a comprehensive, whole-of-nation strategy to address Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges. This resolution was adopted during AANI’s 45th Annual General Meeting, held on Saturday at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, and the Managing Director of Ajmal Traveling and Tours, Alhaji Annur Abubakar Mecca, have extended their warmest congratulations to Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori on his appointment as the Acting National Chairman of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima have mourned the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Dantata, 94, passed away on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). *“A Monumental Loss to the Nation”* Tinubu described...
Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned Kano businessman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 94. His passing was confirmed by Mustapha Ubaid, Personal Private Secretary to the late Dantata, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). *A legacy of business and philanthropy* Dantata’s death...
A group, Arewa 19 Pyramid for Grassroots Development, has cautioned political stakeholders against distracting President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima, from their governance duties. The group’s convener, Ahmed Abdulraheem, emphasized that the Tinubu/Shettima leadership is on the right course towards bringing prosperity and development to Nigeria. Abdulraheem...
Thousands of sympathizers gathered at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque in Kano to pay their last respects to the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away on Friday in Dubai at the age of 94. The funeral prayer in absentia (Salatul Ga’ib) was led by Sheikh Ibrahim...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Elombi, a Cameroonian national, succeeds Prof. Benedict Oramah, who will step down in September 2025. In his acceptance speech, Elombi...
Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has alleged that the Ondo State Government is unlawfully withholding allocations meant for Local Government (LG) councils in the state. The party described the practice as a blatant violation of fiscal federalism and democratic principles. “We have credible information that...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that over 80% of candidates eligible for the nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) failed to turn up for the exam. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, attributed the low turnout to intensified security measures targeting impersonators and exam cheats. “We...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously optimistic about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for the team’s upcoming clash against Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso expressed his hopes for Mbappe’s return, emphasizing the French superstar’s importance to the team. “We need Kylian; he’s a top player and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing health reasons. Obi praised Ganduje’s decision, saying it was “wise and honourable” to step aside when one’s health may...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Professor Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Africa’s financial and trade landscape. The prestigious award was...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Oilserv Limited, the contractor handling the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project, has successfully crossed the River Niger using the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) special technique. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the 614km natural gas pipeline project designed to transport gas for power generation,...
A coalition of opposition parties has formed in Gombe State to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of Governor Inuwa Yahaya. The coalition comprises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and some aggrieved APC members who have defected to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Forum of Social Democratic Party (SDP) State Chairmen has expressed support for the suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, and two other national officers. The forum, led by its Chairman, Femi Ferrari, stated that the suspension followed due process and was part of...
Nigerian stock market ended the week on a bearish note, with investors recording a significant loss of N491 billion. The market capitalization declined by 0.64% to close at N75.962 trillion, down from N76.453 trillion the previous week. The All-Share Index also dropped by 776.92 points or 0.64% to 119,995.76...