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By Deborah Nnamdi The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, has confirmed the death of 35 chickens from bird flu in the Gwale Local Government Area of the state. Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday, assuring residents that the situation is under control as the Ministries of Health and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. Each bank was fined ₦150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s cash distribution guidelines, following spot checks…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, popularly known as bird flu, in Kano State. The bird flu reportedly affects various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls and turkeys. The outbreak of the disease has raised concerns over its potential…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to eliminate regulatory gaps in the telecommunications industry. The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Tunji Bello, at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on Tuesday in Abuja,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has rescued ten victims of suspected trafficking during a midnight operation in Babura Local Government Area of the State. The State’s NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office, in Dutse. He said, the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the Federal Government develops a sustainable strategy for financing education in Nigeria. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of the Vice Chancellor of Bells University, Oludele Ojediran, held at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, held a virtual conference with strategic managers of the Nigeria Police Force, including Commissioners of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, tactical commanders, and the Force Management Team. During the meeting, Egbetokun applauded officers for their efforts in curbing crime…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has called for bold reforms and smarter investments to address current economic realities. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this call during the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governors’ Retreat held in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. According to a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives Committee on Monday, assured the Nigerian Army of sufficient financial allocation in the 2025 budget proposal to tackle the nation’s insecurity challenges. The Chairman of the Committee, Aminu Balele pledged during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the committee. Addressing journalists after…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to double their efforts in fighting criminal activities across the nation, emphasizing the significance of pursuing and neutralizing threats wherever they may hide. Gen Musa gave the charge during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Social…