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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has highlighted the Agency’s efforts to build sustainable regulatory systems that ensure Nigerians have access to safe, quality and efficacious medicines and nutritious foods. Adeyeye stated this in a goodwill message delivered at the Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms and Policy Dialogue. She noted that achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires reliable access to essential health commodities, stressing that strong regulatory systems, effective quality management and a competent workforce are critical to achieving sustainable health outcomes. The NAFDAC Director-General highlighted progress…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned legal practitioners across the country against charging clients in foreign currencies, describing the practice as illegal and unethical. The Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Bawa Usman Kaltungo, gave the warning when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Task Force on Illegal Practice of Law in his office. The delegation, led by the Head of the Task Force, Moshood Abiola, was at the EFCC office on a courtesy visit and to discuss areas of…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has charged its newly recruited officers to uphold integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in the discharge of their official responsibilities. Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muhammed Bello Shehu, gave the charge at the opening of a five-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop organised by the Commission’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) for newly recruited officers at its headquarters and state offices across the North-West geopolitical zone. The workshop,was organised in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Representing the RMAFC Chairman at the event, the Federal Commissioner…

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) has announced the continued rollout of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a Federal Government initiative aimed at lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Dr Abiola Arogundade, said the programme is a key pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which recognises Nigerian youths as critical drivers of the country’s economic transformation. According to her, the NPRGS is designed to equip young Nigerians…

Ado Salisu Two officials of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC) and their driver have escaped death following a road accident while travelling to Kaduna for the Northwest zonal eliminations of the upcoming National Sports Festival in Enugu. The incident occurred at Tashar Yari, near Zaria in Kaduna State, along the Kano-Kaduna Expressway, approximately 125 kilometres from Kano. The officials involved in the accident were the Commission’s accountant, a board member, Ismail Falgore, and their driver. The victims were admitted to a hospital for medical attention and later discharged. They have since returned to Kano for further medical checks and…

The Kano State Government has approved the restructuring of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Programme Team following the completion and review of an investigative committee’s report on the preparation and implementation of the 2026 SMC exercise in the state. The restructuring is aimed at repositioning the programme for improved performance while strengthening coordination, supervision, monitoring and accountability at all levels. Under the new arrangement, the team is headed by the Director of Public Health in the Kano State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Umar. Other members include the Programme Manager, Babangida Musa; Deputy Programme Manager, Abdullahi Koki; Assistant Programme…

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Project Nigeria has participated in the 19th National Council on Transportation (NCT) and the unveiling of the Approved National Land Transport Policy (NLTP) held in Abuja. The four-day event, which took place from August 31 to September 3, 2026, brought together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s transportation sector to deliberate on measures to develop a more effective, integrated and sustainable transport system. Representing the CCAC Project Nigeria at the event was the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) Budget and Communications Specialist, Sadiq S. Malami. His participation was aimed at supporting strategic knowledge gathering, policy…

A farmer resident in Agbona village near Iwo in Osun State, Taliatu Olunlade, aged 60 years, and his 25-year old son, Wasiu, were on Monday paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Osun State Command for theft of electricity cables. Stating the facts of the matter while speaking with journalists at the Command’s headquarters, the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Toma Enya, also said one Ganiyu Ayomide, aged 22, said to be a nephew to Olunlade was also arrested in connection with the crime. Enya further said preliminary investigations revealed that, sometime in November 2025, road construction activities in the…

Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, over the alleged br#tal ab%se of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The child was rescued on Sunday, September 13, 2026, following the intervention of security personnel from Ibollo Community, Awada-Obosi, and concerned residents, after the alleged abuse was discovered. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Ikenga said the Command received the report in the evening of September 13 concerning alleged child…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has concluded a five-month Accident Investigation and Safety Management Training Programme designed to strengthen the capacity of its investigators and enhance aviation safety standards in Nigeria. The intensive training was facilitated by the Southern California Safety Institute (SCSI), with investigators receiving advanced instruction and practical exposure in critical areas of accident investigation. The areas covered included flight data analysis, aviation maintenance, aeromedical investigation, aircraft fire and explosion analysis, as well as accident site safety. The NSIB expressed appreciation to SCSI and its subject matter experts for providing hands-on training and sharing industry experience with…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure the completion of the expansion of the irrigation scheme at Watari Dam in Bagwai Local Government Area. The call followed deliberations on the floor of the House during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Presenting a motion on the Watari Dam irrigation project, the member representing Bagwai/Shanono Constituency, Hon. Ali Lawan Alhassan, said the dam was constructed in 1988 to support fishing, flood control, irrigation and water supply to communities across parts of northern Kano. The lawmaker explained that a contract…

The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has neutralised suspected terrorist elements during a clearance operation at Gumki Forest in Kangiwa. The operation was conducted at about 6:05 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to rid the area of bandits and Lakurawa elements. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, Gumki Forest is a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements operating in the area. He said the joint security team successfully engaged the suspected terrorists during the operation, resulting in the recovery of arms,…

Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has described the medical outreach organised by the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) in the state as a significant humanitarian intervention aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents. Governor Idris stated this when he received the WAMY medical team at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, during a courtesy visit. The team comprises more than 30 medical doctors drawn from different parts of the world who are in Kebbi State to provide free medical services to residents. The Governor expressed appreciation to WAMY and the Nasara Foundation for selecting Kebbi State…

Lamara Garba For Kano pilgrims, the 2026 Hajj was not just a religious obligation fulfilled. It was a journey defined by dignity, comfort, and the quiet confidence that comes from being well cared for. From transit at the Hajj Camp to departure through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), from King Abdulazeez Airport Jeddah to Madinah, from Madinah to Makkah, and through Mina, Arafat Holy sites, and the return home journey, the operation ran with remarkable calm. There were no chaotic scenes, no avoidable crises. What stood out instead was order: order in movement, order in service, and order in…

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has emerged winner of the Tug of War event at the recently concluded Kano Higher Institutions Staff Games Association (KASHIGA) competition. The university secured the gold medal after overcoming teams from several higher institutions across Kano State, demonstrating strong teamwork, coordination and determination throughout the competition. Institutions that participated in the event included North West University, School of Nursing, Kano, Federal University of Education, Kano, Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Capital City University, Kano, Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, College of Arts and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wada, and Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal…

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Ondo State Directorate, has called for stronger collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to promote financial literacy, responsible use of the Naira and sustained public orientation across the state. The call was made when the NOA delegation paid a courtesy visit to the CBN Akure Branch to explore areas of collaboration on public sensitisation and behavioural change. Receiving the delegation, the CBN Branch Controller, Mr. Aina Olumide Adebanjo, commended NOA for its sustained grassroots orientation efforts and welcomed the initiative to deepen collaboration between the two institutions. In her remarks, the NOA State…

The Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation has congratulated its Founder, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on his appointment as Chancellor of Hausawan Turai (Europe), describing the honour as a well-deserved recognition of his contributions to education, humanitarian service, community development and the promotion of cultural values. The appointment was announced during the 2026 International Hausa Day celebration in Paris, France, in recognition of Professor Gwarzo’s commitment to promoting the Hausa language, culture, identity and the welfare of Hausa communities. In a congratulatory message, the Foundation’s Management described the appointment as not only a significant personal honour for Professor Gwarzo but also an…

A legal practitioner, Barrister Abdulsalam Yusuf, has urged journalists to familiarise themselves with the laws governing elections and the legal limits placed on media reporting ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the call while presenting a paper titled “Legal Boundaries and Ethical Obligations in Election Reporting” at the 2026 Retreat of the NUJ Kano Correspondents Chapel in Kaduna. The retreat, themed “2027 General Elections: Navigating Legal, Security and Ethical Challenges in the Media,” brought together journalists and media practitioners to examine the legal, security and ethical challenges associated with election reporting and the role of the media in…

The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim Farouk, has urged journalists in the state to strengthen development journalism by reporting government policies, programmes and projects based on their measurable impact on citizens. Farouk made the call at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Retreat of the NUJ Kano Correspondents Chapel, held in Kaduna, with the theme, “2027 General Election: Legal, Security, Ethical Boundaries and How Media Can Navigate the Hurdles During Elections.” Represented by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, the SSG commended the leadership of the Correspondents Chapel for organising the…

Falgore: The Leader Beyond Rhetoric Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore is a leader whose approach to public service is defined by calmness, diligence and professionalism. As Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, he has demonstrated a commitment to policies and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens, particularly the people of Rogo Local Government Area. Under his leadership, the Kano State House of Assembly has continued to play an important role in strengthening legislative governance and promoting collaboration among the various arms of government in the interest of the state. Falgore has also emerged as an important…