A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Lagos State. Monday was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for allegedly dumping refuse in the drain during rainfall. The Lagos Waste Management Authority disclosed this in a Thursday statement, saying she was subsequently arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence. The statement read, “Nelly Monday, 53, who was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 for dumping in the drains during the rain has been convicted…
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has called on the Federal Government and the Judiciary to ensure that justice is seen to be done in the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai. In a statement signed by Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Secretary-General of the Council, on behalf of the NSCIA, the Council said it had persistently refrained from commenting on the controversy surrounding the prosecution of El-Rufai and other political figures. Professor Oloyede explained that the Council initially considered the prosecution to be a standard judicial process and had confidence in the capacity of the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and help consolidate gains recorded in the economy, security, infrastructure, education and human capital development. The Minister made the call in Abuja when he received chairmen of the APC from the 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State, who paid him a solidarity visit. Mohammed Idris said Nigerians must join hands with President Tinubu to consolidate the gains of ongoing reforms and place the country on a sound economic footing.…
The Federal Government has welcomed the commencement of operations by Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, a new local manufacturing facility producing next-generation insecticide-treated mosquito nets. The government described the development as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen malaria prevention and expand local manufacturing of essential health products. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the commencement of local production of dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated nets marked an important development in Nigeria’s health system and the fight against malaria. Professor Pate said the facility was established following a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between Vestergaard and…
The Federal Ministry of Education says all Federal Unity Colleges across the country will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as scheduled. The Ministry, in a statement by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, said necessary arrangements had been put in place to ensure a safe, smooth and seamless commencement of the new academic session. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the assurance, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of students and staff remain central to the Federal Government’s commitment to providing a secure and conducive learning environment. Dr. Alausa said relevant…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has commenced a four-day sensitisation campaign against drug abuse and domestic violence in Kaduna State. The campaign, organised under the 2024 North-West Constituency Project of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, began on Wednesday, September 9, with a road show across major parts of Kaduna metropolis. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, led the campaign alongside the Director of the Agency’s Abuse, Rights and Narcotics Department, Mrs Acharu Opaluwa, other management officials and staff from the NOA headquarters and…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has designated the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of Nigeria (REDIN) as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programme for Nigeria’s Motor Vehicle and Miscellaneous Assembly Sector. The designation is aimed at strengthening the management of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) and other associated waste streams through a structured, accountable and environmentally sustainable system. Presenting the PRO certificate to REDIN on Thursday in Abuja, the Director-General of NESREA, Professor Innocent Barikor, described the development as a significant milestone in the implementation of EPR in Nigeria’s automotive sector. Prof.…
The Registrar of the Nigeria Environmental Health Council EHCON, Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba, has urged Nigerians to prioritise environmental sanitation, personal hygiene and other preventive measures to curb the spread of transmissible diseases across the country. Dr Baba made the call during an interview on the BBC Hausa radio magazine programme, Ra’ayi Riga, where he spoke on issues affecting the health and wellbeing of children and families. He stressed the need for Nigerians to focus more on preventing diseases before they occur, noting that poor sanitary conditions, unsafe water and unhygienic environments expose communities, particularly children, to preventable illnesses. The…
Gates Foundation has expressed interest in partnering with the Zazzau Emirate Council to promote economic prosperity, financial inclusion and livelihood opportunities for households across Kaduna State. The Foundation’s Economic Opportunity Programme representative, Ms. Sybil Chidiac, disclosed this when she paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at his Palace in Zaria. Ms. Chidiac commended the Emir’s leadership and said the Foundation was interested in supporting grassroots initiatives that promote financial inclusion, skills development and sustainable economic growth. She stressed the importance of working with traditional institutions to ensure that economic empowerment programmes effectively…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged religious leaders across Nigeria to use their influence to promote peace, national unity and responsible citizenship as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Idris made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the grand finale of the 2026 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and the International Communion of Charismatic Archbishops, Bishops and Apostles, ICCABA, held at the National Christian Centre. The Minister said Nigeria’s diversity in religion, ethnicity, language and political interests required responsible leadership from all sectors of…
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, calling on religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace, national unity and responsible democratic participation. Idris made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the grand finale of the 2026 Synod of the CBCN and the International Communion of Charismatic Archbishops, Bishops and Apostles (ICCABA), held at the National Christian Centre. The Minister said Nigeria’s diversity required responsible leadership from all sectors of society, stressing…
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has appealed to the Governing Board Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to support the speedy rehabilitation and upgrade of the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar. The Governor made the appeal on Wednesday in Calabar when Dr. Ganduje led members of the FAAN Governing Board and management on a courtesy visit to the state. The visit was also aimed at inspecting ongoing rehabilitation and upgrade works at the airport ahead of the sixth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network Investment Conference, AfSNET 2026, scheduled to hold…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the ongoing reforms at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, particularly the improvements recorded in the airlift of pilgrims to the Holy Land and their safe return to Nigeria. Governor Idris made the commendation when he received a delegation from NAHCON, led by the National Commissioner in charge of the North-West and Board Member, Sheikh Muhammad bin Uthman, who paid a courtesy visit to him in Birnin Kebbi as part of preparations for the 2027 Hajj operation. The Governor said the reforms introduced by the Commission demonstrated that knowledgeable and committed individuals…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi Who decides what the people need? It is a question at the heart of democratic governance. For decades, public budgets in many developing societies have largely been conceived within government offices, where policymakers, technical experts and public officials determine how available resources should be allocated. Technical expertise is indispensable. But government officials, however experienced, cannot always possess the same intimate understanding of local realities as the people who live with them every day. One community may need clean water most urgently; another may prioritise a road, a healthcare facility, a school, agricultural support or improved security. That…
Kano State has recorded a decline in maternal mortality, with the maternal mortality ratio falling from 1,025 to 358 deaths per 100,000 live births, representing a reduction of more than 50 per cent. The State Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Coordinator, Mansura Yahya Haruna, disclosed this during a two-day Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition RMNCA+N Technical Working Group meeting in Kano. The meeting was organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health with support from Pathfinder International, the Centre for Communication and Social Impact, CCSI, the African Centre for Excellence in Population Health and Policy, ACEPHAP, and…
Pregnant women have been advised to register for antenatal care early and adhere to prescribed medications and routine medical appointments to reduce complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The advice formed part of the resolutions reached at a two-day stakeholder engagement on “Scaling RMNCH Innovations in Humanitarian Settings”, organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Pathfinder International,ACEPHAP and CCSI. APS, UNICEF Urge Early Antenatal Care to Reduce Maternal Deaths The participants emphasised that early antenatal care enables health workers to detect and manage potential complications before they become life-threatening, thereby contributing to the reduction of maternal and…
Former Jigawa North East Senatorial aspirant, Muhammad Babandede, OFR, OCM, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, APC, amid sustained pressure and overtures from various political parties seeking his support ahead of the 2027 general elections. Babandede, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, contested the APC senatorial primary for Jigawa North East. Kwankwasiyya Movement Dismisses APC Defection Claims Against Kwankwaso However, following the party’s subsequent consensus arrangement, the senatorial tickets of the serving senators in the state were returned to them. Despite the outcome, Babandede has continued to maintain his membership of the APC and expressed…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for stronger collaboration between the media and civil society organisations to protect Nigeria’s civic space and promote credible, transparent and inclusive elections. The Executive Director of CHRICED, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, made the call in Kano while declaring open a two-day Media and CSO Workshop on “Strengthening Media and CSOs for Electoral Integrity and Civic Space Protection in Nigeria.” 2027 Elections: Kano Govt Warns Against Hate Speech, Violence The workshop, holding at the CHRICED Legacy House, Farawa, Kano, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists and civil…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged political parties to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete and measurable steps to increase women’s participation and representation in Nigeria’s political process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The call was made at a high-level engagement with political parties on strengthening women’s political participation, organised by INEC in Abuja. The engagement brought together political party leaders, development partners, women’s organisations, civil society groups and other election stakeholders to develop practical strategies for improving women’s representation in elective positions. INEC Sets November Mock Accreditation to Test BVAS Readiness In a welcome address delivered…
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to implement the Impact at Scale Project, an initiative aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare services and strengthening health systems in Borno, Adamawa, Sokoto and Zamfara States. The project is designed to address persistent barriers to maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and nutrition services, particularly among women and children living in underserved, crisis-affected and hard-to-reach communities. Kano Boosts MNCH Services With ₦79.8m Child Spacing Investment The initiative builds on lessons and experiences from SFH’s implementation of the HeRON Project with IRC in Northeast Nigeria,…