Author: Press Room

Concerned about the devastating impact of flooding in Kano, the state government has implemented short-term measures to mitigate the loss of valuables and the obstruction caused by the natural disaster. Consequently, the government announced the construction of a major drainage channel at Badawa roundabout in the city metropolis, designed to carry more than half of the city’s runoff. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in the state, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, assured that he was aware of the situation while responding to Thursday’s heavy rainfall that caused flooding across large parts of the city centre, disrupting both human and vehicular…

With the market recovering to a cap of $3.95 trillion, the crypto price prediction for most major coins has significantly improved today.This includes the outlook for XRP, Cardano (ADA) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), which have all benefited from the expectation that the Fed will finally cut rates when it meets on the 17-18 of this month.These three coins have all risen in the past 24 hours, and while their respective gains aren’t substantial, they prepare the ground nicely for a bigger rally in the next couple of weeks.And given their fundamentals, each of them could have a very strong end…

Angela Onwuzoo Cancer experts and researchers in the field of oncology have identified late presentation as the major driver of prostate cancer mortality in Africa, which they said has assumed a worrisome dimension. Prostate cancer is recognised as the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men globally. Worse still, black men around the world are at a much higher risk of having and dying from the disease. The researchers who expressed concerns over the prostate cancer burden in Africa said they were focusing on clinical trials involving Africans to enable them to develop drugs…

Was there ever a time when Nigerian music felt better than now? Gbemi and Toolz are back with a brand-new episode of the OffAir Show and they’re taking us on a nostalgic ride through the soundtracks of our lives. In this episode, they’re joined by Motolani Alake, respected music executive and pop culture commentator, and they dive deep into “The Sweetest Era of Music in Nigeria”, exploring the eras that shaped the industry into the global powerhouse it is today. From Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat revolution to the Hip-Hop and R&B vibes of the early 2000s with Styl–Plus, Plantashun Boiz, and 2Baba,…

Members of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna Chapter, have urged the Federal Government to immediately arrest and prosecute the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and some coalition stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for allegedly threatening the security of the country and promoting instability in the polity. The officials of MBF, who addressed a press conference in Kaduna on Friday, stated that allowing El-Rufai and members of the coalition group to promote hate speech among citizens will not bode well for the democratic process and the country’s desired stability. The Chairman, MBF Kaduna Chapter, retired…

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal constituency of Kano State, has hinted at his readiness to dump his political godfather and leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Jibril, former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, reminded that his next political realignment shouldn’t come as a surprise, even though he was silent over his next destination. “Nothing is impossible. I can remain in NNPP, I can go back to APC, I can join ADC or PDP or even PRP. I can go to wherever I like. When I’m ready, I will make…

A presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has denied suggestions in some quarters that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is bedevilled by factions and counter-claims of leadership. He said this after the Imo State chapter of the SDP announced a one-day programme called an annual political conference summit, with the theme ‘Good Governance and Social Justice.’ Some of the speakers expected at the summit included former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Ngozi Olehi SAN, I. C. Onwukwe esq, Comrade Adamu Abubakar Moddibo, Amb. Dr Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry and Rev Dr Andy Nwokoro. However, before the…

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State and prominent businessman, Jerry Joseph Damara, has dumped the party and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Our correspondent reports that Damara defected to the APC alongside a former deputy governor, Tha’anda Rubainu, who served under Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo’s administration from 2011 to 2015. Damara and the ex-deputy governor formally announced their defection on Thursday night at the Government House, Gombe State, where they were received by the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya. Speaking during the meeting, the notable businessman explained that he had left the PDP to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, on his 60th birthday. The President commended the governor for his dedication to the development of Zamfara State and his steadfast pursuit of peace and security in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, which was made available to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State capital. While assuring Governor Lawal of the federal government’s continued support, the President encouraged him to remain committed to delivering good governance, fostering unity, and driving sustainable…

Kazakhstan has taken a decisive step toward mainstreaming digital assets, approving the use of U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins for regulatory fee payments in what officials describe as a first for the region.The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) announced the initiative during Astana Finance Days 2025, unveiling a framework that allows participants of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and applicants seeking registration or authorization to settle fees in stablecoins. Bybit Becomes First Exchange to Join Kazakhstan’s Regulated Stablecoin PilotBybit Limited became the inaugural signatory to a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU), signed by AFSA Chief Executive Officer Evgeniya Bogdanova and Bybit…