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By Abba Dukawa The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that any customer not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity would not pay the new tariff. The minister stated this on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Power, for a one-day investigative hearing on the need to halt the proposed increase in electricity tariff by eleven successor electricity distribution companies amid the biting economic situation in Nigeria....

‘Don’t pay new tariff if you didn’t get electricity for 20hrs’ – Minister of Power warns Customers | HOTPEN News ‘Don’t pay new tariff if you didn’t get electricity for 20hrs’ – Minister of Power warns Customers coeditor April 29, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Abba DukawaThe Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that any customer not currently enjoying 20...

By Professor Abdussamad Umar Jibia Last night (Friday 19/04/24) I sat to watch national news, which I rarely do these days. Of course, I sometimes sit and watch. The first item I saw was a report of more killings in Plateau state. Plateau state is one of the two states in Northern Nigeria with a majority Christian population. That didn’t mean anything before....

Plateau: Time To Send Zionists Packing | HOTPEN News Plateau: Time To Send Zionists Packing coeditor April 29, 2024 4 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Professor Abdussamad Umar JibiaLast night (Friday 19/04/24) I sat to watch national news, which I rarely do these days. Of course, I sometimes sit and watch.The first item I sa...

By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith based civil society organization on Sunday called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to announce the date for the commencement of transporting Nigerian intending pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The call by the Independent Hajj Reporters came 10 days to the commencement of airlift of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by all hajj participating countries across the globe....

Hajj 2024: CSO Asks NAHCON To Announce Date For Airlift Of Pilgrims | HOTPEN News Hajj 2024: CSO Asks NAHCON To Announce Date For Airlift Of Pilgrims coeditor April 29, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Ahmad Tijjani AbdulIndependent Hajj Reporters, a faith based civil society organization on Sunday called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria...

By Aliyu Dangida The Management of Dangote Cement Plc has revealed that the company dispatched seven ships of clinker- from Nigeria to Ghana and Cameroon and that the export, for the first quarter of 2024 increased by 87.2 per cent at 264kt. While the company commissioned 10 of the 17 Alternative Fuel Projects across the Group, the local demand for cement, in the same period under review in Nigeria increased significantly by 26.1 per cent to 4.6Mt and the overall group volume rose by 12.3 per cent to 7.0Mt, for the first quarter of 2024....

Dangote cement export of clinker, cement increase by 87.2% | HOTPEN News Dangote cement export of clinker, cement increase by 87.2% coeditor April 29, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Aliyu DangidaThe Management of Dangote Cement Plc has revealed that the company dispatched seven ships of clinker- from Nigeria to Ghana and Cameroon and th...

By Our Correspondent The Governor of Kebbi State Dr. Nasir Idris has received resounding accolades from a veteran Journalist and All Progressives Congress chieftain Ibrahim Jirgi. Jirgi, who is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Triple Cee Media Ltd Abuja, in a chat with journalists in Abuja said Governor Idris has made significant strides in transforming the state since assuming office....

Veteran Journalist Hails Kebbi Gov’s Developmental Strides | HOTPEN News Veteran Journalist Hails Kebbi Gov’s Developmental Strides coeditor April 29, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Our Correspondent The Governor of Kebbi State Dr. Nasir Idris has received resounding accolades from a veteran Journalist and All Progressives Congress c...

By Abdullahi D. Garba Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that the ongoing petrol shortage, which is affecting an increasing number of states in the country, is expected to take around two weeks to resolve. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NPCL, affirmed yesterday that it possesses sufficient supply of the product. The Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, mentioned that the product is currently unavailable in the country due to challenges in sourcing caused by ongoing maintenance at refineries in Europe....

Fuel scarcity will last for two weeks – IPMAN | HOTPEN News Fuel scarcity will last for two weeks – IPMAN coeditor April 29, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Abdullahi D. GarbaIndependent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that the ongoing petrol shortage, which is affecting an increasing number...

Bauchi Businessman Mr Jibrin Dahiru has petitioned Police Commissioner (CP ) Auwal Musa Mohammed of Bauchi Command for alleged intimidation, violence, assault and harassment meted on him by ASP Abdulmalik Tukur Abubakar of the Command Rapid Response Squad

Man petitions Bauchi CP over alleged brutality by police officer | HOTPEN Issues Man petitions Bauchi CP over alleged brutality by police officer HotPen April 29, 2024 6 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp Man petitions Bauchi CP over alleged brutality by police officer By Ahmed AhmedBauchi Businessman Mr Jibrin Dahiru has petitioned Police Commissioner (C...

By Adam Muhammad, Gusau The National Youth Service Corps Zamfara state branch has Thursday conducted a free medical exercise for hundreds of residents of Bungudu Town in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The programme tagged "1st Quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers(HIRD)" was held at the Temporary Site of Bungudu Primary School. As early as 9.00am, hundreds of women, men, youths and the elderly had gathered at the venue waiting to be attended to by the corps medical team....

NYSC Conducts Free Medical Outreach In Zamfara Community | HOTPEN News NYSC Conducts Free Medical Outreach In Zamfara Community coeditor April 25, 2024 2 min read Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp By Adam Muhammad, Gusau The National Youth Service Corps Zamfara state branch has Thursday conducted a free medical exercise for hundreds of residents of Bungu...

By Adam Muhammad, Gusau Group of dreaded terrorists bandits attacked Maru and Zurmi local government areas headquarters of Zamfara state. Resident of Maru town the headquarters of Maru local government council in the state identified as Malam Musa Ibrahim Maru told our correspondent via telephone interview that the bandits besieged the town around 11:00 pm yesterday, killed one person, kidnapped three during the invasion....

Bandits attack two local governments headquarters in Zamfara | HOTPEN Insecurity News Bandits attack two local governments headquarters in Zamfara coeditor April 25, 2024 2 min read Share this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp By Adam Muhammad, Gusau Group of dreaded terrorists bandits attacked Maru and Zurmi local government areas headquarters of Zamfara state. Reside...

By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, has directed the State Ministry of Water Corpration to supply free diesel private boreholes weekly in Damaturu and environs in a determined efforts to boost water supply in Damaturu the state capital and environs respectively. In a press statement signed by Yusuf Ali the SSA in communication and strategy to the Governor said that, when Supervising the distribution on Monday, the General Manager of the State Water Corporation, Engr....

Water Scarcity: Again, Gov Buni Directs Supply of Free Diesel To Private Boreholes in Damaturu | HOTPEN News Water Scarcity: Again, Gov Buni Directs Supply of Free Diesel To Private Boreholes in Damaturu coeditor April 24, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Sani Gazas Chinade, DamaturuGovernor Mai Mala Buni  of Yobe State, has directed the State Ministry of Water Corpration ...

By Aliyu Dangida All African member states have unanimously resolved and agreed to collectively come together to fight terrorism and prevent cross border influx of illegal arms in the length and breath of the continent. Nigeria's Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar made this known while speaking to Newsmen shortly after the closing of the two days High level Africa counter terrorism summit held in Abuja from 22 to 23 April 2024....

Defence Minister comments on Just Concluded High Level African Counter Terrorism Summit held in Abuja | HOTPEN News Defence Minister comments on Just Concluded High Level African Counter Terrorism Summit held in Abuja coeditor April 24, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Aliyu DangidaAll African member states have unanimously resolved and agreed to collectively come together to figh...

By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has arrived United States of America for high powered symposium organized by US Institute of Peace. The three days conference being attended by Governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Plateau states, was designed to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria and better option to mitigate the challenge....

Governor Abba Kabir Arrives United States for Northern Governor’s Symposium | HOTPEN News Governor Abba Kabir Arrives United States for Northern Governor’s Symposium coeditor April 24, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Rabiu SanusiKano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has arrived United States of America for high powered symposium organized by US Institu...

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Like any other promising child who would have perhaps, been in school or even graduated, Abdullahi Iliya whose parents (though late now), has been living under serious pains from a burn he sustained during a fire accident at a filling station about eleven years ago. The young man who is almost looking older than his age as a result of the burns he sustained in both his two legs which he has been nursing with no proper treatment due to lack of money lives in Kurmin Dorawa, Wuntin Dada community, few kilometers away from Bauchi metropolis....

Ailing Man Cry out for Medical Help in Bauchi | HOTPEN News Ailing Man Cry out for Medical Help in Bauchi coeditor April 24, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Bashir Hassan AbubakarLike any other promising child who would have perhaps, been in school or even graduated, Abdullahi Iliya whose parents (though late now), has been....

By Adam Muhammad, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has Tuesday relocated to its new office, which will serve as the state headquarters situated at Gusau by-pass road opposite Maigoro Filling station. The state publicity secretary of the party Yusuf Idris has said in a statement made available to Hotpen in Gusau Wednesday. According to him, the state Chairman of the party, Hon Tukur Umar Danfulani led members of the State Working Committee and other executive members of the party to the new office noting that the movement will also serve as strengthening the party in the state....

Zamfara APC relocates to new state headquarters in Gusau | HOTPEN News Zamfara APC relocates to new state headquarters in Gusau coeditor April 24, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Adam Muhammad, GusauThe Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has Tuesday relocated to its new office, which will serve as the state head...

By Our Correspondent Opening session of the Nigeria Governors Symposium organized by the United States Peace Institute USIP in Washington DC. Today's opening session with the topic; Drivers of insecurity and opportunities for stabilization: The objectives of today's session is to deepen understanding of security contest including it's socio economic dimensions, establish an overview of current approaches to insecurity and identify near term opportunities for addressing drivers of instability....

Gov Radda Attends Opening session of Nigeria Governors Symposium Organized by USIP | HOTPEN News Gov Radda Attends Opening session of Nigeria Governors Symposium Organized by USIP coeditor April 24, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Our CorrespondentOpening session of the Nigeria Governors Symposium organized by the United States Peace Institute USIP in Washingto...

By Hajara Usman The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Gombe and Bauchi Technical Working Group has brainstormed on ways to drive technological advancement in their respective states. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Kashifu Abdullahi Director General /Chief Executive Officer NITDA said the gathering would chart a course that would empower individuals and shape a brighter digital future for the two states and the nation at large....

NITDA TWG brainstorms towards driving technological advancement | HOTPEN News NITDA TWG brainstorms towards driving technological advancement coeditor April 24, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Hajara UsmanThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Gombe and Bauchi Technical Working Group has brainstormed on ways to drive t...

By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has called on the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (Acresal), a World Bank programme, to complement government efforts in providing solutions to mitigate the anticipated floods this raining season. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed the DG press and media Affairs to Governor said that, the Governor Buni made the call when he received a delegation from the World Bank and Acresal....

Governor Buni Task Acresal on Drainage | HOTPEN News Governor Buni Task Acresal on Drainage coeditor April 24, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Sani Gazas Chinade, DamaturuYobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has called on the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (Acresal), a World Bank programme, to c...

By Bitrus Osagie Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured corps members posted to the state that the permanent orientation camp being built by the state government would be ready for use soon.Yahaya gave the assurance in Amada, Akko Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, while declaring open the orientation course for the 2024 Batch A Stream II corps members....

NYSC permanent orientation camp ready soon, Gombe gov assures corps members | HOTPEN Issues NYSC permanent orientation camp ready soon, Gombe gov assures corps members Hotpen editor April 23, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Bitrus OsagieGov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured corps members posted to the state that the permanent orientation camp bein...

By Bitrus Osagie Some stakeholders in security and human rights, urged mining companies and other stakeholders operating in Gombe State to respect human rights of their host communities.The stakeholders made the call on Monday in Gombe during a one-day Security and Human Rights training, themed “Strengthening Regional Implementation of the Voluntary Principles in Nigeria.”They said respect for human rights was key to enduring peace and sustainable development in such communities....

Stakeholders advocate respect for human rights in mining communities in Gombe State | HOTPEN Issues Stakeholders advocate respect for human rights in mining communities in Gombe State Hotpen editor April 23, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Bitrus OsagieSome stakeholders in security and human rights, urged mining companies and other stakeholders operating in Gomb...

By Aliyu Dangida The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940, N980 per litre respectively. This is coming about two weeks after it crashed the price of diesel to N1,000. The price change of N940 is applicable to customers buying five million litres and above from the refinery, while the price of N970 is for customers buying one million litres and above....

AGAIN:- Dangote Reduces Diesel Price To N940, Sell Aviation Fuel For N980 | HOTPEN BREAKING NEWS AGAIN:- Dangote Reduces Diesel Price To N940, Sell Aviation Fuel For N980 Hotpen editor April 23, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Aliyu Dangida The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation...

From Adam Muhammad, Gusau The management of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara in Zamfara state has introduced an amnesty programme for non graduated students for them to complete their studies with ease. The Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Malam Awwal Ibrahim Dansadau stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau, said the rational behind reintroducing the programme followed a memo presented, as well as requests from several quarters for the introduction of another Amnesty programme....

AGP Poly introduces amnesty programme for non graduated students in Zamfara | HOTPEN Education AGP Poly introduces amnesty programme for non graduated students in Zamfara Hotpen editor April 23, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppFrom Adam Muhammad, GusauThe management of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara in Zamfara state has introduced an amnesty progr...

BY ALIYU DANGIDA The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has received a torrent of accolades as it continued to distribute bags of rice to poor and vulnerable Nigerians in Nasarawa and Adamawa States. Emir of Tunga in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim Shaibu, said: “The Aliko Dangote Foundation is not only a gift to Nasarawa State, but to all Nigerians.” The Emir said the ADF’s National Food Intervention Programme is supporting the government to cushion the impact of economic hardship being experienced in the country....

Dangote Food Intervention Impactful In Nasarawa, Adamawa, Others | HOTPEN Community Dangote Food Intervention Impactful In Nasarawa, Adamawa, Others Hotpen editor April 23, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBY ALIYU DANGIDA The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has received a torrent of accolades as it continued to distribute bags of rice to poor and...

By Muhd D Haidar The Kano State High Court, Presided over by Justice Usman Mallam Na'Abba that earlier on slammed an order Suspending Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, has reverses self vacating same order. Hotpen reports that, One Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma who claimed to be the Chairman and Secretary respectively of the APC Ganduje Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government area of the State, had secured an order suspending Ganduje as the Chairman of the Party....

Just in: Court Vacates Order Suspending Ganduje As APC National Chairman | HOTPEN Issues Just in: Court Vacates Order Suspending Ganduje As APC National Chairman Hotpen editor April 22, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Muhd D HaidarThe Kano State High Court, Presided over by Justice Usman Mallam Na’Abba that earlier on slammed an order Suspending Dr ...

By Hotpen The Nigeria's Defence Minister, Alh. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has discussed with the representative of the Libyan government to tackle the growing proliferation of small arms and light weapons as part of the strategic partnership to improve security, reduce the menace of illicit drugs, and enhance stability in both countries. The Minister disclosed this when he gave an audience to the Libyan National Security Agency delegation on Sunday, 21st April 2024, at the sideline of the ongoing High-level African Counter Terrorism Meeting held at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja....

Nigeria, Libya to partner in tackling proliferation of small arms, light weapons | HOTPEN National Nigeria, Libya to partner in tackling proliferation of small arms, light weapons Hotpen editor April 22, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy HotpenThe  Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alh. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has discussed with the representative of the Libyan g...

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO ----- All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday reacted strongly to the fresh suspension of its national Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from the party. A press statement jointly signed by the chairman and secretary of Ganduje ward in Dawakin Tofa local government of Kano state, Ahmed Muhammed Ganduje and Usaini Jibrin respectively, that was made available to INDEPENDENT indicated that as authentic executive members, no new election was conducted by the state or national body of the APC to herald a fresh leadership....

APC Reacts To Ganduje’s Fresh Suspension, Seek Arrest Of “Impostors” | HOTPEN Issues APC Reacts To Ganduje’s Fresh Suspension, Seek Arrest Of “Impostors” Hotpen editor April 21, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp Pest control essential to agricultural development….says Ganduje Ahmad Tijjani AbdulKANO —– All Progressives Congress (APC), on S...

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO ----- Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila on Sunday sympathised with families of the 11 persons who lost their lives in an auto crash along Kano-Maiduguri federal Highway on Friday. In a statement he signed, Senator Sumaila expressed grief over the demise of the 11 people, regretting that Kano-Maiduguri road has remained a death trap to many road users....

Sen. Sumaila Seeks FG’s Action On Completion Of Gaya – Wudil Highway | HOTPEN Kano Sen. Sumaila Seeks FG’s Action On Completion Of Gaya – Wudil Highway Hotpen editor April 21, 2024 3 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppAhmad Tijjani AbdulKANO —– Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila on Sunday sympathised with families of the 11 persons who lost thei...

From Adam Muhammad, Gusau The Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) based in Zamfara state has urged the government to establish mobile courts for easy prosecution of GBV cases in the state. Chairman of the network, Ahmad Hashim, made the call in Gusau at the quarterly meeting of the CSOs, organised by Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI), an NGO based in the state....

CSOs network urges Zamfara Govt. to establish mobile court on GBV | HOTPEN Issues CSOs network urges Zamfara Govt. to establish mobile court on GBV Hotpen editor April 21, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppFrom Adam Muhammad, GusauThe Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) based in Zamfara state has urged the go...

By Our Correspondent In a significant shift, over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State decamped to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Sunday. The decampees, from Shanono and Bagwai local government areas, were formally received by Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Kano State Government House....

Over 1,000 APC Members Defects to NNPP in Kano | HOTPEN Kano Over 1,000 APC Members Defects to NNPP in Kano Hotpen editor April 21, 2024 2 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsAppBy Our CorrespondentIn a significant shift, over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State decamped to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) o...

*Gasoline-focused plants set to shake up Atlantic markets *One in every three barrels of feedstock at Dangote is from US By Aliyu Dangida Nigeria’s new mega Dangote oil refinery is slowly grinding into gear, with analysts and traders watching its ramp up closely to try to understand when it will start pouring gasoline into the market. The 650,000 barrel-a-day Dangote plant outside Lagos is taking advantage of cheaper US oil imports for as much as a third of its feedstock as it starts up....

Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude | HOTPEN Business Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude Hotpen editor April 19, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp*Gasoline-focused plants set to shake up Atlantic markets*One in every three barrels of feedstock at Dangote is from USBy Aliyu Dangida Niger...

By Abdullahi Usman President Bola Tinubu commends the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing a discount of N30 per litre for an offtake of five million litres and above....

President Tinubu Commends Dangote Group Over New Gantry Price of Diesel | HOTPEN Business President Tinubu Commends Dangote Group Over New Gantry Price of Diesel Hotpen editor April 17, 2024 1 min readShare this:TwitterFacebookMorePrintWhatsApp    By Abdullahi UsmanPresident Bola Tinubu commends the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price ...