Agricultural Institute Develops 3 New Maize Varieties For Farmers
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria says it has secured approval for the release of three new high-yielding nutrient maize varieties for planting in Nigeria.
NIMC to Provide Identity Verification Service to Insurance, Pension Sectors
The National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) is set to deploy the NIMC Verification Service (NVS) to the Insurance and Pension sector, following the successful implementation and adoption of the platform by most financial institutions in the country.
National Commission Bill on Child Destitution sponsored by Senator Wamakko passes first reading
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The Bill for an Act to establish the National Commission on Child Destitution in Nigeria (Establishment, etc), 2017, sponsored by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko yesterday passes first reading.
ATM CROOKS: Eye witness reveals new tricks by money doublers
Please read carefully while I share what I experienced at GTB Idumota branch ATM today. I was on the queue to make withdrawal, the queue was long , while on the queue there was a guy and a lady, both well dressed by the queue talking to an Igbo guy immediately in front of me, […]
American To Remain In Kirikiri Prison Over Green Card Scam
An American national, Marco Ramirez, who allegedly obtained 565,000 dollars under false presences from three Nigerians in an American Green Card scam, is to remain behind bars until July 10, an Ikeja High Court has ruled.
FG plotting to impose state of emergency on Taraba, group alleges.
Taraba pro democracy organisation, Good Governance Group (GGG), is alleging that the All Progressive Congress- led federal government is planning to slam a state of emergency on Taraba state. In a statement signed by the group’s PRO, Ahmadu Sale, the group said a reliable source within the military hinted them of the plans which is […]
Senate Rubbishes Dino Melaye Recall Process
The Senate on Tuesday described the ongoing recall process of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi west, as an exercise dead on arrival.
Senator Wamakko appoints NAN Editor, Mani, Media Aide
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District in the National Assembly,has appointed the Sokoto State Correspondent and an Assistant Editor -In-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Bashir Rabe Mani, as his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.
NDLEA bestows merit award on Senator Wamakko
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), has conferred a prestigious merit award on Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Marafan Hausa.
Late Maitama Sule: An iconic nationalist, loved Nigeria – Wamakko
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto AS condolences continue to pour in for late Dan Masanin Kano, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Sule, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko(APC -Sokoto North) has on Wednesday expressed deep shock, describing the former Diplomat as an iconic nationalist who lived a worthy life with utmost love for Nigeria.