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From Local Boy to Academic Star: Abdulhamid’s Journey Inspires Students Nationwide (PHOTO)

Abdulhamid, a local boy hailing from Limanci Training Centre in Zaria, has achieved an outstanding feat in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite lacking access to a smartphone or social media presence. Amidst the 1.8 million candidates who sat for the examination, Abdulhamid’s remarkable score of 306 points places him among the top […]

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2024 WASSCE begins April 30 with over 1.8 million candidates

The 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is set to commence on April 30th, with a significant number of candidates. Over 1.8 million candidates from 22,239 schools have registered for the examination, which will span seven weeks and six days across Nigeria and other member countries of WAEC. Dr. Josiah Dangut, the council’s […]

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UniAbuja Female Student Declared Missing

Murjanatu Zubairu, a 400-level student of the University of Abuja, Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, has been reported missing by her family. According to her uncle, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, who is a former vice chairman of Kwali Area Council of the FCT, Murjanatu left her home in Piwoyi on Friday morning to […]

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JAMB Likely To Release 2024 UTME Results Monday

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is poised to unveil the outcomes of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with plans underway for the release of results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, is slated to address a press conference in Abuja on Monday to formally announce the release and provide pertinent details. While […]

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We don’t need flyovers – Naziru Sarkin Waka tells Gov. Yusuf

Hausa musician Naziru Ahmad, popularly known as Sarkin Waka, has urged Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to reconsider the construction of additional flyovers in the state, asserting that the city has already seen its fair share of such infrastructure in recent years. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Ahmad emphasized the positive impact […]

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Tinubu appoints new heads for NESREA, NDRBDA

President Bola Tinubu has announced key appointments, signaling a strategic move towards bolstering environmental governance and development initiatives. Dr. Innocent Barikor has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA), with the approval coming directly from President Tinubu. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on […]

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Naira crash: EFCC arrests 34 currency speculators in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues its vigorous crackdown on currency speculators in a bid to bolster the value of the naira. In a targeted operation carried out by EFCC operatives attached to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice, 34 individuals suspected of involvement in foreign exchange […]

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MAGAMI ROAD MASSACRE: Bandits Suffer Heavy Losses in Troop Ambush

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, Nigerian Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, have successfully eliminated a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Shuaibu Danlukutu, and scores of his followers in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, April 24, was a resounding success, dealing […]

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Ganduje must resign’ – N/Central APC stakeholders insist

A resolute demand echoes through the corridors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central region as stakeholders amplify their call for the resignation of the national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In a formal missive titled “Vote of No Confidence and Request for the Removal of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman […]

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Ex Kano Head of Service, Minjibir, is dead

Tragedy has struck the Kano State Civil Service with the passing of former Head of Service, Umar Shehu Minjibir. The sad news of his demise was announced on Friday by his brother, Sani Shehu Minjibir, on behalf of the family. According to reports, the cause of Mr. Minjibir’s death is yet to be disclosed. However, […]