Hussaini Kafi in Kano Troops of the Mobile Strike Team under Operation Fasan Yamma have killed several notorious terrorists in a decisive offensive around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement on Thursday signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the June 10…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The CBN, stated this on Wednesday in a report shared with journalists by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Civic Dialogue The anticipated “Take-It-Back” demonstration orchestrated across several cities in Nigeria on June 12 — including Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt — failed to gain momentum in Kano, as residents and members of civil society organizations (CSOs) overwhelmingly shunned the protest in favour of civic dialogue. An AHR correspondent who…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched a statewide compliance enforcement operation across Lagos, targeting hotels, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses. The initiative, which commenced earlier this week, is designed to implement the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022, particularly sections mandating the registration and certification of professionals and establishments within…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant step to curb HIV/AIDS transmission, particularly among newborns, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has inaugurated the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) committee in Enugu State. NACA Director General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, while inaugurating the committee in Enugu, emphasized that the initiative will complement the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Two construction workers lost their lives and another sustained severe injury following the collapse of an old fence at the historic Kwara Hotels site in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the afternoon while active renovation was ongoing as part of the state government’s infrastructure renewal drive. Once…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has commended residents of the state for complying with health guidelines issued ahead of the recent Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, describing the public cooperation as a key factor in ensuring a disease-free and peaceful festival. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry…
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has reveals that Nigeria’s total exports stood at ₦20.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 7.42% rise compared to ₦19.18 trillion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The report published on its website on Wednesday stated that total exports in Q1 2025…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under Nyesom Wike, for allegedly wasting N39 billion on renovating the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of prioritizing self-glorification over national development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, by the National Secretary of CUPP, Chief…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A coalition of civil society organizations in Kano has pulled out of the planned protest by the Take-It-Back Movement, citing rising security concerns and fear of political hijack. Comrade Umar Ibrahim Umar, Executive Director of War Against Injustice, disclosed that the Department of State Services (DSS) invited him for questioning on…
