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Galaxy Backbone Limited> (GBB) on Thursday hosted members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity for an oversight visit to the National Shared Services Centre (NSSC), reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity framework. The delegation comprised members of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity and the House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Technology. Defence Ministry Goes Digital as Minister Launches ECMS The visit was led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Stanley Olajide Adedeji, on behalf of the Chairman of the Senate…

Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), Olumide Oyedeji, has urged Nigerian athletes to justify growing government investment in sports by delivering podium performances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games and other major international competitions. Oyedeji’s call follows the National Sports Commission (NSC) releasing over N200 million as training grants to 26 elite athletes under its newly established Elite and Podium Board. The former NBA star and FIBA ambassador lauded the Federal Government and the NSC for taking a decisive step toward repositioning Nigerian sports, particularly in supporting home-based athletes currently in training camps in Asaba, Delta State. “As…

Adamu Yusuf The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers across Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kebbi and Ogun states, in a move aimed at boosting food production and strengthening national food security. Speaking at the flag-off in Kaduna State, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. FG Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security Tourism at Argungu Festival He noted that the programme underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving sustainable food security and easing the cost-of-living pressures on Nigerians. The Minister,…

Sani Dutsinma The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the distribution of food and nutritional items to thousands of vulnerable and physically challenged people in Kebbi State. The exercise was flagged off in Birnin Kebbi by the State Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Alhaji Yusuf Tanko Sununu, who said the initiative targets communities affected by humanitarian crises across the state. V-PeSDI, Partners Empower 100 PWDs, Vulnerable Women in Kano Yusuf Sununu explained that the intervention also includes the distribution of nutritional supplements and medicines to hospitals, childcare centres, and other vulnerable groups. Additional support will be extended to…

Sani Dutsinma The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving national food sufficiency and promoting a vibrant tourism sector, as activities continued on day two of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Kebbi State. Speaking at an agricultural exhibition held as part of the festival, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Tanko Sununu, who represented the Minister of Agriculture, emphasized that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on boosting agricultural productivity across the country. He noted that the display of rice pyramids and other agricultural produce by farmers in Kebbi…

Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse) As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Jigawa State is emerging as a strategic political battleground. While the opposition remains fragmented and struggling to present a coherent alternative, the state continues to attract attention from power brokers, policy analysts, and governance observers alike. At the center of this evolving narrative is Governor Umar Namadi FCA, whose leadership style and performance-driven governance appear to be reshaping Jigawa’s political discourse beyond traditional rhetoric. Gov Namadi Receives Prestigious Award On Good Governance Unlike past leaders who relied heavily on party loyalty, slogans, and patronage, Governor Namadi has constructed…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, has organised a two-day workshop on Child Foresight Analysis, focusing on futures literacy and intergenerational equity to plan for the wellbeing of children up to the year 2050. The workshop, held under the Anticipatory Governance and Foresight Capacity (AGFC) programme implemented by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) , brought together key stakeholders to brainstorm and develop strategic plans that will shape policies and programmes affecting children from now till 2050. UNICEF, Jigawa Step Up WASH Initiatives in Schools, PHCs Speaking at the event,…

The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, implemented by Self Help Africa, has launched a ₦100 million solar drying hub in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State to create sustainable livelihoods for 5,000 youths within the agricultural value chain. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen food systems and promote enterprise-driven development across the state. CDA BUK, WOFAN Partner to Train 300 Agriculture Students Annually Speaking at the launch, Joy Aderele, Country Director of Self Help Africa, described the facility as a shift from traditional aid to job creation and business development. She…

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, have officially dedicated their son in a church ceremony. The event was attended by close family members and friends who gathered to witness the special occasion. Footage from the dedication, which later circulated online, captured the couple carrying their baby toward the altar for prayers. Born in November 2025, the child arrived a few months after the couple celebrated their traditional wedding earlier this year. This ceremony marks one of the first public appearances of 2Baba and Natasha with their son since his birth. Congregants joined…

A motorist was killed Thursday morning, while his wife sustained critical injuries after a granite-laden truck toppled onto their Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq. “Preliminary reports indicate that an articulated truck, heavily loaded with granite and traveling at excessive speed from the Epe axis, approached Eleko Junction when it reportedly experienced a catastrophic brake failure. The mechanical malfunction caused the truck to veer off course and collide forcefully with…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development in a statement. Kano Pilgrims Board Urges NAHCON to Prevent Delays in Hajj Airlift According to him,the nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Senate under Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2026, comes following the resignation of Professor Abdullahi Usman, who served in the role for about 14 months. In a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President…

Five United States lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress seeking sanctions against former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled the “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,” was sponsored by Representatives Chris Smith, Riley Moore, Brian Mast, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Bill Huizenga. Details of the bill, published on the US Congress website, allege that Kwankwaso is among individuals contributing to what it describes as the systemic persecution of Christians in Nigeria. If…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ericsson Connect NextGen Hackathon and Ericsson Educate initiative, particularly in the areas of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and the appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to guide participants on compliance. The initiative will be coordinated in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President. The remarks were delivered by the NDPC National Commissioner and CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, on behalf of the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. ’Bosun Tijani, during the launch of the hackathon at the State House, Abuja. The event featured…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has enhanced its strategic communication capacity through participation in a specialized Capacity-Building Training for Public Relations Officers (PROs). The programme, organized by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) in partnership with EngenderHealth, is taking place at the Nigeria Healthwatch Headquarters in Abuja. The training is designed to strengthen strategic messaging, digital engagement, and media collaboration within the public health sector. Participants from Kano and Kaduna States are gaining practical skills in report writing, photography, digital content management, multi-channel public enlightenment campaigns, and professional press release preparation. Facilitated by communication…

The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano, held an interactive session with e-Health Africa to refine a proposed geospatial training curriculum for public health professionals, addressing a critical skills gap in the sector. The meeting, which focused on the structure and content of the programme, was attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Amina Mustapha, highlighting the University’s commitment to capacity-building initiatives that bridge academia and industry. Welcoming the e-Health Africa delegation, CDA Director Professor Sanusi Gaya Mohammed noted that the partnership between CDA and e-Health Africa dates back to 2014. He highlighted the Centre’s…

Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for unity, cooperation, and responsible leadership among traditional institutions and community stakeholders following visits by delegations from Batsari and Kusada Local Government Areas to Government House. The Governor made the appeal while receiving district heads and community representatives after the conferment of traditional titles by the Katsina Emirate Council. Traditional Ruler Tasks Parents On Inculcating Moral Values On Their Children Governor Radda congratulated the newly appointed title holders, including the Bebejin Katsina and the Sarkin Ruma of Batsari, describing traditional titles as sacred responsibilities that must be exercised with…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed concern over reports that a proposed bill before the United States Congress allegedly references its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in connection with claims of “severe religious freedom violations.” In a press statement dated February 12, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement described the allegations as unfounded and misleading, insisting that they are inconsistent with the former Kano governor’s public record. No Evidence Linking Kwankwaso to Terror Financing -COSEYL Insists The statement was reacting to reports surrounding the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457), which…

Ibrahim Sulaiman Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE), Zaria, has convened a one-day stakeholders’ meeting with traditional and religious leaders to review the achievements and impact of its Pathways to Choice Learning to Scale Project. The meeting, held at the CGE Conference Hall in GRA Sabon Gari, Zaria, brought together key community leaders from 40 communities across Makarfi, Giwa, Sabon Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. In her welcome address, the Project Coordinator, Malama Alawiya Abdullahi, highlighted the need for sustained collaboration from traditional rulers, religious leaders and parents to advance the education of adolescent girls. She explained that the project…

Sani Dutsinma The 2026 edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has commenced in Kebbi State with a series of activities, including an Investors’ Summit, secondary schools quiz competition, races, and colourful cultural and traditional displays. Declaring the afternoon events open, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Zuru, described the festival’s return as historic and memorable. He said the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris deserves commendation for reviving the festival after it was suspended for more than five years. According to the Speaker, the Argungu Emirate Council, as custodian of…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) says the state has secured investment commitments worth about $14 billion through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with investors across critical sectors of the economy. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Kabiru Mohammed Kamba, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on the sidelines of the Argungu Festival inauguration, which began with an Investors’ Forum aimed at showcasing the state’s economic potential. According to him, no fewer than 42 investors from different parts of the world, including the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, are participating in the forum to…