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Kano Gov Pledges To Tackle Decades-Long Water Crisis
Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, has instructed the Ministry of Water Resources to guarantee Rano Town, which has experienced water shortages for many years, a sustainable and continuous supply of water. The governor gave the directive while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Umar, who paid him a Sallah homage at the Government House, Kano, on...
Bauchi Schools Resume Following Five-Week Ramadan Break
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption date for schools after a five-week break for Ramadan. In a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools will resume on Sunday, April 6, for the continuation of the second term. The statement...
Global AI Market To Hit $4.8 Trillion By 2033 – UN
The UN warned Thursday that nearly half of jobs globally may be impacted by the projected $4.8 trillion global artificial intelligence market by 2033, which is about the size of Germany's economy. While AI is transforming economies and creating vast opportunities, the technology also risks deepening existing inequalities, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD warned in a report. In particular,...
Uromi Killings: Edo, Kano Leaders Have Brokered Peace — DHQ
The political leaders of Edo State and Kano State, whose residents were impacted by the recent killings in Uromi, have resolved the matter, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Thursday. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who stated this, said, “The political leadership of both Edo State and Kano State have taken action plans on the matter....
Umahi Vows To Intervene On Independence Bridge Amid Lagos Visit
Senator David Umahi, the Works Minister, has visited Lagos to evaluate the state of the Independence Bridge's rehabilitation efforts and offer a quick fix to reduce traffic jams brought on by the bridge's temporary closure. Umahi had earlier ordered the reopening of the bridge, which had been closed for repairs after showing signs of structural distress. However, the closure...
Recall: Natasha Hails INEC For Justice, Mocks Yahaya Bello
Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for denying what she called the phoney recall attempt by individuals and groups with financial backing. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice and constitutionality and refusing to bow to pressures from undemocratic elements both from Kogi and in the Senate. The INEC earlier on...
Soludo Urged To Release Traditional Worshippers, Native Doctors In Detention For Over 3 Months
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been urged by the human rights organization International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) to free native doctors and traditional worshippers who have been detained for more than three months without facing any charges. According to the group, more than 40 traditional worshippers and native doctors are currently being held...
Abia Health Workers Issue 15-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salary Review
The Coalition of Abia Health Unions (CAHU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Abia State Government, warning of an impending withdrawal of services if their demands for the implementation of a reviewed salary structure are not met. In a letter addressed to Governor Alex Otti and obtained by ABN TV, the coalition, comprising the National Association of Nigerian Nurses...
$10bn US-Nigeria Trade Under Threat From Trump’s Tariff
US President Donald Trump's recently imposed 14% tariff on Nigerian companies' exports poses a serious threat to the country's $10 billion yearly exports to the US, possibly upending important industries like the export of oil and agricultural products, experts and trade groups worried about a possible global trade war said Thursday. The economic experts, in separate interviews with The PUNCH,...
NCAA To Take Action Against Airlines Over Deportees’ Mistreatment
International airlines have received a strong warning from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority regarding the growing number of complaints from travellers who are partially transported to their destinations before being sent back to Nigeria. The NCAA criticized this practice, emphasizing that it has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of Nigeria’s aviation industry. The NCAA’s Director of...
