The Public Diplomacy Officer at the United States Embassy in Abuja, Raisa Dulcas, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Adamu Ahmed, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the university and the United States. Dulcas visited the university on Thursday to train selected staff and students and assess the activities of the Window on America facility at the institution. She was accompanied by the Director of American Spaces, Grace Lamon, and Youth Engagement Specialist, Diran Adegoke. ABU Donates 45 Refurbished Microscopes to 8 Schools in Zaria Speaking during the visit, Dulcas…
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Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger safeguards to protect citizens’ personal information as government institutions increasingly adopt digital systems to deliver public services. Garo made the call in Abuja while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a two-day Implementation Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 and the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 for state governments. The programme, held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, was jointly organised by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The workshop brought together representatives of…
The Federal Government says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration have strengthened Nigeria’s fiscal position and generated additional resources for investment in infrastructure, security, human capital development and social protection. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference where the government presented its “Nigeria’s Reform Scorecard: The Benefits, Costs and Harms Prevented.” Nig to Channel Subsidy Removal Gains into Infrastructure – Tinubu The scorecard provides details of the resources generated from the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market, as well…
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has expressed its readiness to partner with Doxxie Global Solutions Limited on an innovative national environmental-health intelligence initiative aimed at mapping dumpsites, detecting emissions and identifying environmental risks across the country. The Registrar of the Council, Dr. Muhammad Baba, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar II, Muhammad Aminu, described the initiative as timely and capable of contributing significantly to environmental health management in Nigeria. EHCON Strengthening Public Health Response to Climate Change-Registrar He stated this on Thursday, August 20, 2026, while responding to a presentation by representatives of Doxxie Global Solutions Limited…
Maryam Danazimi Ibrahim, wata ‘yar takara daga Najeriya, ta lashe kyautar Naira miliyan 120, kwatankwacin Riyal dubu 300,000 na Saudiyya, bayan da ta zo ta farko a rukunin Tafsirin Mata na Izu 60, a gasar Alƙur’ani ta duniya ta 46 da aka kammala, wadda ake kira King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Maryam, ƴar Jihar Gombe da ke Arewacin Najeriya, ta yi nasara a rukuni na biyu, wanda ya ƙunshi haddar Alƙur’ani gaba ɗaya tare da kyakkyawan karatu da bin ƙa’idojin Tajweed, da kuma Tafsir. Tinubu Congratulates Maryam on Qur’anic Competition Victory Maryam na daga cikin ƴan takara 50 — maza 25…
Ahmad Muhammad Sorondinki A dangerous technological transformation is sweeping across West Africa and the Sahel, as violent non-state actors increasingly deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to alter the dynamics of asymmetric warfare. What began as tactical innovations in the brutal Sudanese civil war—where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) weaponized commercially available drones—has established a blueprint now spreading through porous regional corridors into the Lake Chad Basin. NCAA Softens Stance on Airline Debts Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis This rapid diffusion of aerial technology, combined with mounting economic hardship and political thuggery, poses an unprecedented threat…
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, says prioritising institutional development by public servants and office holders is critical to improving service delivery in the public sector. Professor Ahidjo stated this in Maiduguri, Borno State, after receiving an award for Courage in Leadership Amid Devastating Circumstances from the Journalists’ Forum for the Promotion of Health and Environment, REMAPSEN Nigeria. REMAPSEN Forum Spotlights Hurdles in Africa’s NTDs Fight The award recognised his leadership in managing the devastating impact of the September 2024 flood that destroyed and damaged medical equipment at the teaching hospital.…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Katsina North Youth Development and Awareness Initiative, KNYDAI, for endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration for continuity in 2027. Governor Radda gave the commendation on Wednesday at an empowerment programme organised by KNYDAI, where 1,500 beneficiaries received financial and material support. President Tinubu Disclaims 2027 Campaign billboards nationwide The intervention, championed by the Grand Patron of KNYDAI, Alhaji Lawal Sade, Sarkin Fadan Daura, targeted widows, persons with disabilities, vulnerable individuals and other grassroots members. Speaking at the event, Governor Radda said the initiative demonstrated confidence in the Renewed…
The House Committee on Delegated Legislation of the National Assembly has called for stronger legislative oversight and regulatory measures to improve Nigeria’s aviation sector. The committee made the call during a familiarisation visit to the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, in Abuja. Receiving the committee, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, stressed the importance of sustained engagement between the NCAA and the National Assembly to ensure that aviation regulations remain responsive and aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, standards. IDERA Strengthens Aircraft Leasing, Financing in Nigeria- NCAA Captain Najomo said the Civil…
Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified seasoning cubes, which are consumed in almost every Nigerian home, could become an effective vehicle for delivering essential vitamins and minerals to pregnant women across the country, helping to reduce the country’s high prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age and neural tube defects in newborns. Kano MoPB, KanSLAM Lead…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has participated in a two-day capacity-building workshop on Community Scorecards and Citizen Monitoring Tools for Participatory Service Delivery Tracking in Kano State. The workshop, was organised by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme and brought together representatives of government institutions, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. Magashi’s Appointment Sparks Hope for Drug-Free Kano-V-PeSDI Representing V-PeSDI, Amatulmannan Mikaeel Ishaq participated in the training, which focused on strengthening citizens’ capacity to promote transparency, accountability and effective monitoring of public service delivery. A major session centred on the design and application of…
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, on his appointment and presented a 10-point proposal aimed at advancing sports development in the state. The association made the presentation during a congratulatory visit to the Sports Commission Chairman on Wednesday, according to a statement signed by Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission. NIPOST Unveils Plans for 10th National Sports Festival in Edo Chairman of the NFCA Kano Chapter, Barrister Ibrahim Gwadabe, said the visit was aimed at congratulating Babangida…
The Kano State Sports Commission has expressed its readiness to support an Under-17 football tournament proposed by the Triple R Kannywood For Renewed Hope group for youths across the state. The initiative was disclosed in a statement signed by Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission. The group formally submitted its request to the Commission to organise the tournament, which will feature teams from the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State in a seven-a-side format. Young Basketball Talents Shine as Ahmadiyya Wins Tournament According to the organisers, the competition is aimed at promoting youth…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking syndicate allegedly using Nigeria as a transit hub for the movement of illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The agency said it arrested the alleged Nigerian coordinator of the cartel, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury,” at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave the country. NDLEA Decorates 116 Newly Promoted Officers in Delta NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos while briefing journalists on the operation.…
Two women, Keziah Nathan, 26, and Janet Caleb, 29, were on Wednesday arraigned before the Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for stealing their deceased friend’s wrappers. The defendants, both residents of Ungwan Boro, Kaduna, were charged with criminal conspiracy and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them. Man Arraigned for Withholding Money Mistakenly Transferred to Bank Account The prosecutor, Chidi Leo, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on August 10 at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna. Mr Leo said the defendants, who were friends with the late Lydia James, heard of her demise and took advantage…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 General Election to uphold the commitments contained in the National Peace Accord. Professor Amupitan made the call in Abuja during the signing of the First National Peace Accord by political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Osun 2026: INEC Closes Situation Room, Begins Preparations for 2027 Elections He warned that the credibility of the elections would depend not only on INEC but also on the conduct of political actors, their supporters and campaign organisations. The INEC…
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure, has pledged to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to eligible members of staff as part of efforts to improve welfare and career progression in the institution. Professor Bunkure made the commitment during an interactive session with members of the university community at the Dr A. A. Ladan Hall in Zaria. Speaker Abbas Donates N20m, Ambulance to FUE Zaria Mosque On salary arrears, the Vice-Chancellor directed the Bursar to ensure payment of outstanding salaries owed to some staff employed around 2018. He disclosed that some affected…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has celebrated Nigerian students who distinguished themselves at the 2026 Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). The agency, in a statement, said the students’ performance demonstrated the talent and potential of Nigerian youths on the global academic stage. NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice According to the NOA, Agu Chukwuka and Okpere Udo Hallel emerged as Gold Medalists, while other members of Team Nigeria also won medals in various categories. The agency described the achievement as a reflection of the students’ hard work, discipline, perseverance and commitment to excellence. It said their success…
The Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has dismissed claims by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that about 200 lecturers have resigned over poor working conditions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Professor Musa described the claim as misleading and unsupported by the university’s records, urging the public to disregard it. ASUU, NAAT Emerge Winners of NWUK Sports Competition He said staff movements resulting from resignations, retirements, transfers and the pursuit of other professional opportunities were normal within the university system and should not be presented without context as…
Ado Salisu Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described education as a moral imperative for empowering young people and building a prosperous future for the state. The Governor stated this at the opening of a colloquium and conference organised by Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, in honour of Professor Haruna Musa, the 12th substantive Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK). Governor Yusuf, represented by the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajia Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, said his administration was focused on addressing gaps in educational provision and ensuring greater access to quality education. Lagos: UBEC Launches…