The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the state has introduced community policing. He said the introduction of community policing in the state is to complement the police and other security agencies in combating crime. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUAfXD3tQt0&w=560&h=315]

The federal government recently mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria to strictly implement Merchant Service Charge, which would impose more charges on all POS transactions. To this end, the central bank issued a circular to banks and other stakeholders titled, ‘Review of Process for Merchants Collections on Electronic Transactions.’ Accordingly,…

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has accused security personnel of the Nigeria military and police of collecting bribes of N1000 from travellers who do not have national identity cards. https://youtu.be/XLWvyui6Fk8

The presidency has confirmed that at least five people were killed in the gas explosion that occurred Saturday in Kaduna. President Muhammadu Buhari also expressed deep sadness over the explosion which led to the death of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Simon Mallam, his son and three others at…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Simon Mallam, was one of the many people killed in a gas explosion on Saturday, an official said. PREMIUM TIMES reported the explosion which occurred around 2.00 p.m. on Kachia road by Anguwn Boro in Kaduna. Residents of the area…

The year 2019 witnessed successes recorded by celebrities in the Hausa film industry. Many actors recorded successes and commendations from within and outside Nigeria for their various contributions to the Hausa movie industry. PREMIUM TIMES reviews some of these achievements. 1 - Zango pays N47 million for secondary education of…

The Kannywood movie industry was immersed in several controversies in 2019. Movie producers said the Hausa film industry suffered low patronage in 2019 due to the films showing only in cinemas. It also witnessed verbal and physical squabbles among players, leading to several controversies. Here is Premium Times' pick of…

The Vice President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (North-West), Wash Waziri, has called on Kannywood actors and actresses to step up their game in 2020. He also spoke on what the guild is doing to ensure more northern actors get Nollywood roles. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES' Mohammed Lere in…

Nigerian actress, Rahama Sadau, dazzled friends and fans invited to her 26th birthday bash in Kaduna on Sunday. The birthday party coincided with the launching of her new eatery and beauty parlour, Sadauz Home, which she set up in Kaduna. Her close associate and colleague, Fati Washa, stood beside her…

Kannywood actress, Hafsat Idris, announced the demise of her father on Saturday. Hafsat posted the picture of her sick father on her Instagram page holding him to herself while crying. Thousands of fans and colleagues have extended their condolence messages to her. According to a close associate of Hafsat, the…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_EquRb_I4w&w=560&h=315] The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday accused the State Security Service of trying to kill him after his release on Thursday night.

A lawyer to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who was declared wanted by the police on Tuesday has accused the police of attempting to assassinate him. Mr Ejiofor is also the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB lawyer who fled Nigeria after being granted bail during trial. Mr…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzXSpjzLSFQ&w=560&h=315] Yusufa and Tijani are not the only child workers here. Mohammed Isah, 13, also works on the cattle farm at Osomo and several others also do in other parts of Oyo State, such as Fashola, Maya, Saki, and Alaga, where FrieslandCampina WAMCO, the Nigerian subsidiary of Dutch dairy giant Royal…

At a glamorous ceremony in Paris, on Saturday, the 'Sarkin Hausawa' of Europe, Sirajo Jan Kado, turbanned Kannywood female singer and actress as 'the Queen of Hausa singers in Europe.' The event which took place at the emir's palace in Paris also saw the turbaning of eight others. According to…

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Over a dozen people gathered at the Abuja House in London to boo a Nigerian official they believed to be President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters gathered in front of the building to boo the official who was driven in a black painted car with a Nigerian diplomatic plate number (FGN1).…

Despite video and photo evidence of its officers' brutality against protesters and journalists on Tuesday, the State Security Service has claimed it conducted itself as a "professional and responsible organisation." Peter Afunanya, a spokesperson for the SSS, said in an email Wednesday afternoon that operatives initially allowed the protesters to…

Kannywood top actresses, Rahama Sadau and Fati Washa, were some of the winners from the Hausa movie industry on Saturday at the 23 Africa Films Award 2019 in London. The annual event took place at the Old Town Hall, the Broadway, Stratford, London. Washa won the best actress award in…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The apex court announced the decision on Wednesday, hours after it commenced the hearing of the appeal. The Supreme Court panel, led by Chief…

Though Nigeria ratified the Paris agreement on climate change in 2017, the country still grapples with the challenge of women and children suffering from the effect of constant use of firewood and charcoal. The International Centre for Energy, Environment, and Development (ICEED) said 93,000 Nigerians die annually as a result…

Kannywood actor and singer Adam Zango has paid a private secondary school in Zaria, Kaduna State about N47 million to sponsor 101 orphans and less-privileged children in the school. The management of the school confirmed that Mr Zango paid N46,714,520 for the students who are in senior secondary 1 to…

Life in Kombili village in Mangu LGA is not an easy one. The people have no source of drinking water but wells serve as their fountain of life. They have no electricity but make use of battery-powered torchlights and kerosene lanterns. They have very poor road networks and would have…

Kannywood actor and producer, Ali Nuhu, has been honoured by Northern Nigerian students studying in India. Ali Nuhu was invited by the students groups to join in the celebrations of the Hausa annual cultural day in India. The actor, who was present at the event, was decorated with Indian costumes…